Name: Job Wilson Price
Branch: USN
Unit: SEAL Team FOUR, SOCCENT
Station Assigned: Little Creek, VA
Hometown: Pottstown, PA
Fallen on: December 22nd, 2012
Job Wilson Price, a name synonymous with valor and dedication, dedicated his life to serving his country as a Navy SEAL. Price rose to the rank of Commander, embodying the leadership and commitment expected of those within the elite ranks of the Naval Special Warfare community.
Price served with SEAL Team FOUR, a unit known for its operational excellence and critical role in numerous conflicts. His career, however, extended beyond SEAL Team FOUR, with assignments at Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT), U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT), and Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). This breadth of experience highlights his diverse skills and contributions to the special operations community. His career was marked by distinguished service and bravery, ultimately leading him to the battlefields of Afghanistan, where he made the ultimate sacrifice in the Global War on Terror.
Price's commitment to his fellow SEALs and the mission was unwavering. His actions earned him a Bronze Star with Combat "V" and Gold Star, signifying his repeated valor in the face of the enemy. Among his many awards were the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal with Combat "V," and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat "V" and Gold Star. These decorations paint a picture of a warrior who consistently demonstrated exceptional courage and dedication.
Though his life was tragically cut short, Commander Job Wilson Price's legacy endures. He stands as a symbol of the selfless sacrifice made by so many in defense of freedom. His memory serves as an inspiration to those who follow in his footsteps and a reminder of the cost of liberty.
To learn more about Job Wilson Price and other fallen heroes, please visit:
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Navy SEAL Museum: https://www.navysealmuseum.org/memorial-wall/global-war-on-terror/job-wilson-price
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New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/20/world/asia/navy-seal-team-4-suicide.html
On behalf of all of us at Bonefrog Coffee, we thank Job Wilson Price and his family for the ultimate sacrifice one can give to protect our freedom. His memory will live on in our hearts.