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Brian R. Bill
A Life of Remarkable Accomplishments
Chief Special Warfare Operator Brian R. Bill, a highly decorated Navy SEAL, embodied courage and excellence throughout his remarkable career. He was one of 17 SEALs killed during the tragic Extortion 17 helicopter crash on August 6, 2011, in Afghanistan.
Brian R. Bill
A Life of Remarkable Accomplishments
Chief Special Warfare Operator Brian R. Bill, a highly decorated Navy SEAL, embodied courage and excellence throughout his remarkable career. He was one of 17 SEALs killed during the tragic Extortion 17 helicopter crash on August 6, 2011, in Afghanistan.
Kevin R. Ebbert
A Healer and a Warrior
Special Warfare Operator First Class Kevin R. Ebbert was a dedicated Navy SEAL medic who combined his love for medicine with his commitment to service. He was killed in action on November 24, 2012, while on a patrol in Afghanistan, saving the lives of his teammates.
Kevin R. Ebbert
A Healer and a Warrior
Special Warfare Operator First Class Kevin R. Ebbert was a dedicated Navy SEAL medic who combined his love for medicine with his commitment to service. He was killed in action on November 24, 2012, while on a patrol in Afghanistan, saving the lives of his teammates.
Kraig M. Vickers
The Aloha Warrior, Extortion 17
Kraig Michael Kaleolani Vickers represents the epitome of courage, determination, and selfless service when he made the ultimate sacrifice on August 6, 2011, during the tragic Extortion 17 helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
Kraig M. Vickers
The Aloha Warrior, Extortion 17
Kraig Michael Kaleolani Vickers represents the epitome of courage, determination, and selfless service when he made the ultimate sacrifice on August 6, 2011, during the tragic Extortion 17 helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
Jason R. Workman
A Small-Town Hero's Ultimate Sacrifice
Special Warfare Operator Jason Ray Workman embodied courage and determination when he made the ultimate sacrifice on August 6, 2011, during the tragic Extortion 17 helicopter crash in Afghanistan's Wardak Province.
Jason R. Workman
A Small-Town Hero's Ultimate Sacrifice
Special Warfare Operator Jason Ray Workman embodied courage and determination when he made the ultimate sacrifice on August 6, 2011, during the tragic Extortion 17 helicopter crash in Afghanistan's Wardak Province.
Aaron C. Vaughn
Faith, Courage, and the Ultimate Sacrifice, Extortion 17
Chief Petty Officer Aaron Carson Vaughn was described as "a tough warrior, but a gentle man." He never took for granted that he had been blessed to be born in the United States of America, land of the free. His sacrifice exemplifies the highest ideals of Naval Special Warfare, and...
Aaron C. Vaughn
Faith, Courage, and the Ultimate Sacrifice, Extortion 17
Chief Petty Officer Aaron Carson Vaughn was described as "a tough warrior, but a gentle man." He never took for granted that he had been blessed to be born in the United States of America, land of the free. His sacrifice exemplifies the highest ideals of Naval Special Warfare, and...
John W. Faas
The Warrior's Heart, Extortion 17
Chief Petty Officer John W. Faas exemplified the SEAL ethos in every aspect of his life. His sacrifice will never be forgotten, and his memory serves as a powerful reminder of the courage, dedication, and warrior spirit of those who serve in our nation's elite special operations forces.
John W. Faas
The Warrior's Heart, Extortion 17
Chief Petty Officer John W. Faas exemplified the SEAL ethos in every aspect of his life. His sacrifice will never be forgotten, and his memory serves as a powerful reminder of the courage, dedication, and warrior spirit of those who serve in our nation's elite special operations forces.