Sep 17, 2022 | World War II
Richard Roderick Olson Age: 18Branch: USNRRank(s): S2c V6, S1cUnit: UDT1Station: Fallen on: 02 Feb 1944Location: Marshall IslandsEra: WWIICampaign: Kwajalein Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Ansonia, CT Details:.S1c Olson was lost during a battle in the Marshall...
Dec 12, 2022 | Vietnam
Ronald Earl Pace Age: 22Branch: USNRank: QM2Unit(s): UDT11, ST1Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 17 May 1969Location: Kien Giang, South VietnamEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal with ‘V’ device for Valor, Purple Heart,...
Feb 19, 2023 | Vietnam
William Gissal Painter Age: 25Branch: USNRRank: LTJGUnit(s): UDT21, ST2 (Plankowner)Station: Cubuklu Naval Base, Turkey Fallen on: 12 May 1963Location: TurkeyEra: VietnamCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Ohio Details:LTJG Painter was working...
Dec 13, 2022 | Vietnam
Luco William Palma Age: 20 Branch: USN Rank: SN Unit: UDT13 Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 18 Sep 1970 Location: Quang Nam, South Vietnam Era: Vietnam Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon,...
Dec 12, 2022 | Vietnam
Donnie “Pat” Lee Patrick Age: 30Branch: USNRank(s): CS2, CS1Unit(s): UDT11, ST1Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 15 May 1968Location: Vinh Long, South VietnamEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star with ‘V’ device for Valor, Purple...
Dec 9, 2022 | World War II
Frank James Perkins Age: 35Branch: USNRRank(s): Cox, BM2c (CB)Unit: NCDU41Station: Fort Pierce, FL Fallen on: 06 Jun 1944Location: Omaha/ NormandyEra: WWIICampaign: D-Day Invasion Medals & Commendations: Posthumous European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal...
Feb 19, 2023 | Vietnam
George Thomas Phipps Age: 35Branch: USNRank(s): S1, BM1Unit(s): UDT4, UDT11Station: Coronado, CA Fallen on: 11 Feb 1960Location: Coronado, CAEra: VietnamCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Raleigh, NC Details:BM1 Phipps drowned during a scheduled...
Dec 9, 2022 | World War II
Raymond Rudolph Pienack Age: 21Branch: USNRRank(s): Cox, GM2c (CB)Unit: NCDU46Station: Fort Pierce, FL Fallen on: 06 Jun 1944Location: Omaha/ NormandyEra: WWIICampaign: D-Day Invasion Medals & Commendations: Posthumous European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign...
Sep 17, 2022 | World War II
Carmon “Cuz” F. Pirro Age: 26Branch: USNRRank(s): Ens.,D-V(S), Lt.(jg), D-V (G)Unit: Scouts & RaidersStation: Fort Pierce, FL Fallen on: 30 Dec 1943Location: Nettuno, ItalyEra: WWIICampaign: Operation Shingle Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart Medal (awarded...
Dec 12, 2022 | Vietnam
Walter Glenn Pope Age: 34Branch: USNRank(s): BM2, BM1Unit(s): UDT12, ST1Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 29 Apr 1968Location: Kien Hoa, South VietnamEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal with ‘V’ device for Valor, Purple...
Dec 9, 2022 | World War II
Carroll Bert Prall Age: 21Branch: USNRRank(s): GM2c, GM1c (CB)Unit(s): NCDU25, DRUStation: Fort Pierce, FL Fallen on: 06 Nov 1944Location: Fort Pierce, FLEra: WWIICampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Croix de Guerre Ribbon....
Feb 20, 2023 | Cold War
Jason Early Pruitt Age: 25Branch: USNRank(s): STG3, BM2Unit: ST4Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 15 Apr 1996Location: South AmericaEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Navy and Marines Corps Achievement Medal, Expert Rifle Medal, Expert...
Dec 12, 2022 | Vietnam
Roberto Ramos Age: 23Branch: USNRank(s): AN, ABH2Unit: ST2Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 1968Location: Phong Dinh, South Vietnam, Long XuyenEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star with ‘V’ device for Valor, Purple Heart, Combat...
Jan 26, 2024 | Vietnam
Clarence Theodore Risher III Age: 25 Branch: USN Rank(s): AMHAN, AMH2 Unit(s): UDT22, ST2 Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 31 Jan 1968 Location: Chau Doc, South Vietnam Era: Vietnam Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Silver Star, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon,...
Dec 13, 2022 | Vietnam
James “Gasman” Lee Riter Age: 21Branch: USNRank(s): SA, EM3Unit(s): UDT13, ST1Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 20 Dec 1970Location: Kien Hoa, South VietnamEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal with ‘V’ device for valor,...
Jan 26, 2024 | Cold War
William Clinton Robinson Age: 24 Branch: USN Rank(s): ENS, LTJG Unit(s): UDT11, SDVT1 Station: U.S.S. Grayback Fallen on: 17 Jan 1982 Location: Subic Bay, Philippines Era: Cold War Campaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon,...
Sep 17, 2022 | World War II
James Emerson Rodman Age: 24Branch: USNRRank(s): MM3c (CB), MM2c (CB)Unit(s): NCDU201, UDT15Station: Naval Combat Demolition Training and Experimental Base, Maui Fallen on: 18 Feb 1945Location: JapanEra: WWIICampaign: Invasion of Iwo Jima Medals &...
Jan 26, 2024 | Cold War
Isaac “Ike” Georgetti Rodriguez, III Age: 24Branch: USNRank: TM2Unit: ST4Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 20 Dec 1989Location: PanamaEra: Cold WarCampaign: Operation JUST CAUSE Medals & Commendations: Silver Star, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy...
Sep 17, 2022 | World War II
James “Wahoo” Lawrence Rodriquez Age:Branch: USNRRank: MoMM2c (CB)Unit: UDT9Station: U.S.S. Belknap Fallen on: 12 Jan 1945Location: Lingayen Gulf Era: WWIICampaign: Invasion of Lingayen Gulf Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart (awarded posthumously) Hometown:...
Sep 17, 2022 | World War II
Howard “Red, Dynamite Joe” Livingston Roeder Age: 29Branch: USNRRank(s): GM1c, CGM (CB) (AA)Unit(s): UDT2, UDT10Station: U.S.S. Burrfish Fallen on: 07 Feb 1945Location: Gagil Tomil, Yap Island Era: WWIICampaign: Reconnaisance of Yap Island Medals &...
Sep 17, 2022 | World War II
Joseph William Rossart Age: 21Branch: USNRRank(s): MM3, MM2c (T)(CB)Unit: UDT9Station: U.S.S. Belknap Fallen on: 12 Jan 1945Location: Lingayen Gulf Era: WWIICampaign: Invasion of Lingayen Gulf Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart (awarded posthumously) Hometown:...
Sep 17, 2022 | World War II
Adrian Runnels Age: 21Branch: USNIRank(s): S2c (CB), S1c (CB)Unit(s): UDT10, UDT15Station: Naval Combat Demolition Training and Experimental Base, Maui Fallen on: 18 Feb 1945Location: JapanEra: WWIICampaign: Invasion of Iwo Jima Medals & Commendations: Purple...
Feb 19, 2023 | Vietnam
John Edward Sadlik Jr Age: 24Branch: USNRank(s): S1c V1, ATR2Unit: UDT22Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 11 Jun 1970Location: Little Creek, VAEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Feasterville, PA Details:ATR2 Sadlik died at Portsmouth Naval...
Dec 13, 2022 | Cold War
William Louis Sadilek Age: 24 Branch: USN Rank(s): ENS, LTJG Unit: SDVT1 Station: Honolulu, HI Fallen on: 19 Feb 1986 Location: Bangor, WA Era: Cold War Campaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Expert Rifle Medal, Expert Pistol...
Dec 12, 2022 | Vietnam
Joseph Obeso Salas, Jr Age: 20Branch: USNRank: CEP3Unit: UDT22Station: USS Lindenwald Fallen on: 26 Jun 1964Location: TurkeyEra: VietnamCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Merced, CA Details:CEP3 Salas was diving a closed circuit rig while in...
Feb 19, 2023 | Vietnam
Leroy “Sammy” Oscar Samuelson Age: 23 Branch: USN Rank(s): SA, GMG3 Unit: UDT12 Station: Coronado, CA Fallen on: 31 Mar 1964 Location: Coronado, CA Era: Vietnam Campaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Billings, MT Details: GMG3 Samuelson was conducting an...
Dec 12, 2022 | Korea
Paul “Satch” Veston Satterfield Age: 21Branch: USNRRank(s): FA, ENFNUnit: pwUDT1Station: Naval Beach Group ONE Fallen on: 19 Jan 1951Location: Popsong-niEra: KoreaCampaign: Beach Reconnaissance at Popsong-ni Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart (awarded...
Dec 13, 2022 | Cold War
Robert Rudolph Schamberger Age: 37 Branch: USN Rank(s): SN, ENCS Unit(s): ST2, NSWDG Station: Dam Neck, VA Fallen on: 23 Oct 1983 Location: Pt Salinas, Grenada Era: Cold War Campaign: Operation Urgent Fury Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal with ‘V’ device for...
Dec 13, 2022 | Cold War
Albert Arthur Schaufelberger, III Age: 33Branch: USNRank(s): ENS, LCDRUnit(s): UDT12, SDVT1, ST1, USMILGRPStation: El Salvador Fallen on: 25 May 1983Location: San SalvadorEra: Cold WarCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Legion of Merit, Purple Heard, Combat Action...
Sep 17, 2022 | World War II
F. P. Scoggins Age: 32Branch: USNRRank: SK1c (CB)Unit: UDT9Station: U.S.S. Belknap Fallen on: 12 Jan 1945Location: Lingayen Gulf Era: WWIICampaign: Invasion of Lingayen Gulf Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart (awarded posthumously) Hometown: Leesville, LA...
Dec 13, 2022 | Vietnam
Richard John Solano Age: 22Branch: USNRank: MM2Unit: ST1Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 23 Jun 1970Location: Phong Dinh, South VietnamEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal with ‘V’ device for Valor, Combat Action Ribbon,...
Dec 13, 2022 | Cold War, Vietnam
Jack James Squires Age: 27Branch: USNRank(s): FA, EM1Unit(s): UDT22, ST2Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 21 Apr 1975Location: Athens, GreeceEra(s): Vietnam, Cold WarCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal with ‘V’ device for Valor, Combat...
Feb 20, 2023 | Cold War
Paul Christopher Station Age: 29Branch: USNRank: LTUnit: ST5Station: Coronado, CA Fallen on: 24 May 1988Location: San Diego, CAEra: Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Omaha, NE Details:LT Station drowned during a Dreager dive at 32nd Street...
Sep 17, 2022 | World War II
William Lloyd Sugden Age: 19Branch: USNRRank(s): S1c, GM3c (CB)(T)Unit: UDT9Station: U.S.S. Belknap Fallen on: 12 Jan 1945Location: Lingayen Gulf Era: WWIICampaign: Invasion of Lingayen Gulf Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart (awarded posthumously) Hometown:...
Dec 9, 2022 | World War II
Maurice Francis Sullivan, Jr Age: 17Branch: USNRRank: S2cUnit: NCDU S w/141Station: Fort Pierce, FL Fallen on: 06 Jun 1944Location: Omaha/ NormandyEra: WWIICampaign: D-Day Invasion Medals & Commendations: Posthumous Pres. Unit Citation Ribbon, Croix de Guerre...
Sep 19, 2022 | World War II
Frank Warren Sumpter Age: 18Branch: USNRRank: MoMM3c (T)Unit(s): NCDU216, UDT15Station: Naval Combat Demolition Training and Experimental Base, Maui Fallen on: 18 Feb 1945Location: JapanEra: WWIICampaign: Invasion of Iwo Jima Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart...
Sep 19, 2022 | World War II
Chester Szych Age: 19Branch: USNRRank: MM2c (T)(CVB)Unit(s): NCDU208, UDT15Station: Naval Combat Demolition Training and Experimental Base, Maui Fallen on: 18 Feb 1945Location: JapanEra: WWIICampaign: Invasion of Iwo Jima Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart and...
Sep 17, 2022 | World War II
Matteo Tascillo Age: 24Branch: USNRRank(s): S1c V6, CoxUnit: Scouts & RaidersStation: U.S.S. Custer Fallen on: 19 Feb 1944Location: Marshall IslandsEra: WWIICampaign: Eniwetok Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Schenectady, NY Details:.Cox Tascillo was on...
Dec 13, 2022 | Vietnam
James Franklin Thames Age: 27Branch: USNRRank(s): ENS, LTUnit(s): ST1, ST2Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 19 Jan 1971Location: An Xugen, South VietnamEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal with ‘V’ device for Valor and two...
Dec 13, 2022 | Vietnam
Toby Arthur Thomas Age: 21Branch: USNRank: FNUnit: ST1Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 23 Jun 1970Location: Phong Dinh, South VietnamEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal with ‘V’ device for Valor, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy...
Jan 26, 2024 | Cold War
Christopher Taylor Tilghman Age: 30Branch: USNRank(s): BM2, BM1Unit: ST4Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 20 Dec 1989Location: PanamaEra: Cold WarCampaign: Operation JUST CAUSE Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star with “V” Distinguishing Valor (awarded...
Dec 9, 2022 | World War II
Edward Tilton Age: 20Branch: USNRRank(s): MM3c (CB), MM2cUnit: UDT8Station: Naval Combat Demolition Training and Experimental Base, Maui Fallen on: 19 Oct 1944Location: PhilippinesEra: WWIICampaign: Invasion of Leyte Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart (awarded...
Dec 12, 2022 | Vietnam
Eugene Sanford Tinnin Age: 39Branch: USNRank(s): ET3, ET2, CWO1Unit(s): UDT4 (Plankowner), UDT22, UDT21, ST2, ST1Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 20 Aug 1968Location: Vinh Long, South VietnamEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star with...
Feb 19, 2023 | Vietnam
James Paul Tolison Age: 34Branch: USNRank(s): BM3, BMC, CWO1, ENSUnit(s): UDT12, ST2 (Plankowner), ST1Station: Coronado, CA Fallen on: 08 Feb 1971Location: Niland, CAEra: VietnamCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star with ‘V’ device for Valor, Navy and...
Dec 12, 2022 | Vietnam
Frederick “Rick” Eugene Trani, Jr Age: 28Branch: USNRank(s): ENS, LTUnit: ST2Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 26 Sep 1968Location: Dinh Tuong, South Vietnam, MekongEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Silver Star, Legion of Merit with ‘V’...
Dec 12, 2022 | Vietnam
Dennis R. Turner Age: 26Branch: USNRank(s): IC2, IC1Unit: ST2Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 12 Feb 1968Location: Baltimore, MDEra: VietnamCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal. Hometown: Northborough, MA Details:IC2...
Dec 9, 2022 | World War II
Alvin Edward Vetter Age: 22Branch: USNRRank(s): Ens, Lt.(jg), D-V (G)Unit: NCDU23Station: Fort Pierce, FL Fallen on: 06 Jun 1944Location: Omaha/NormandyEra: WWIICampaign: D-Day Invasion Medals & Commendations: Posthumous European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign...
Dec 12, 2022 | Vietnam
Robert Kay Wagner Age: 35Branch: USNRank(s): SK2, Sk1Unit: ST1 (Plankowner)Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 15 Aug 1968Location: Vinh Binh, South VietnamEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Legion of Merit with ‘V’ device for Valor, Bronze...
Feb 19, 2023 | Vietnam
Clifford Leroy Walsh Age: 22Branch: USNRank: SAUnit: UDT12Station: Coronado, CA Fallen on: 31 Mar 1964Location: Coronado, CAEra: VietnamCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: Billings, MT Details:SA Walsh was conducting an underwater demolition exercise...
Feb 19, 2023 | World War II
Richard “Dick” Craig Wannamaker Age: 27Branch: USNRRank: Ens.Unit: Scouts & RaidersStation: Fort Pierce, FL Fallen on: 06 Nov 1944Location: Saint Lucie, FLEra: WWIICampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Hometown: St. Matthews, SC Details:Ens. Wannamaker drowned...
Dec 13, 2022 | Vietnam
Franklin “Jerry” Gerald Waters Age: 24Branch: USNRank(s): SN, BM1Unit: ST2Station: Little Creek, VA Fallen on: 18 Nov 1971Location: Suffolk, VAEra: VietnamCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star with ‘V’ device for Valor and Gold Star,...
Dec 13, 2022 | Cold War, Vietnam
James “Cookie” Lorenzo Watkins Age: 23Branch: USNRank(s): SN, EM3Unit(s): ST2, IUWU, ST1Station: Coronado, CA Fallen on: 03 Dec 1975Location: San Diego, CAEra(s): Vietnam, Cold WarCampaign: Training Medals & Commendations: Good Conduct Medal, National Defense...
Sep 17, 2022 | World War II
Thomas Jackson Watkins Age: 20Branch: USNRRank(s): EM3c (T), EM1c (T)Unit(s): NCDU209, UDT15, UDT14 (TDA), UDT15Station: Naval Combat Demolition Training and Experimental Base, Maui Fallen on: 18 Feb 1945Location: JapanEra: WWIICampaign: Invasion of Iwo Jima Medals...
Dec 9, 2022 | World War II
Milton Parker Weatherford Age: 25Branch: USNRRank(s): S1c, GM2cUnit: NCDU22Station: Fort Pierce, FL Fallen on: 06 Jun 1944Location: Omaha/NormandyEra: WWIICampaign: D-Day Invasion Medals & Commendations: Posthumous Silver Star Medal, European-African-Middle...
Dec 9, 2022 | World War II
Lawrence Ivan Weckman Age: 20Branch: USNRRank(s): CM3c, GM2c (CB), GM1cUnit: NCDU44Station: Fort Pierce, FL Fallen on: 08 Jun 1944Location: Omaha/NormandyEra: WWIICampaign: D-Day Invasion Medals & Commendations: Posthumous Pres. Unit Citation Ribbon, Croix de Guerre...
Dec 9, 2022 | World War II
Albert “Gary” Gerhardt Weidner Age: 22Branch: USNRRank: SF2c (CB)Unit(s): NCDU126, UDT7Station: Naval Combat Demolition Training and Experimental Base, Maui Fallen on: 14 Jun 1944Location: SaipanEra: WWIICampaign: Battle of Saipan Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart...
Sep 19, 2022 | World War II
Herman Delmar Willbanks Age: 28Branch: USNRRank(s): F2c, F1cUnit(s): NCDU203, UDT15Station: Naval Combat Demolition Training and Experimental Base, Maui Fallen on: 18 Feb 1945Location: JapanEra: WWIICampaign: Invasion of Iwo Jima Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart...
Dec 12, 2022 | Vietnam
Arthur “One Lump” Caswell Williams, Jr Age: 30Branch: USNRank(s): GMT2, GMG1Unit: ST2Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 11 Apr 1968Location: Go Cong, South Vietnam, MekongEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal with ‘V’ device...
Dec 13, 2022 | Vietnam
Lawrence “Willy” Clifton Williams, Jr Age: 24Branch: USNRank: HM3Unit(s): UDT22, UDT13Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 18 Sep 1970Location: Quang Nam, South VietnamEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Presidential...
Dec 12, 2022 | Vietnam
David “Willy Lump Lump” Allen Wilson Age: 31Branch: USNRank(s): DC3, SM1, SMCUnit(s): UDT22, UDT21, UDT12, ST1 (Plankowner)Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 14 Jan 1969Location: Vinh Long, South VietnamEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star with...
Dec 12, 2022 | Vietnam
Richard Ogden Wolfe Age: 27Branch: USNRank: HM1Unit(s): UDT22, ST1Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 30 Nov 1969Location: An Xugen, South VietnamEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal with ‘V’ device for Valor, Purple Heart,...
Dec 12, 2022 | Vietnam
Robert Leroy Worthington Age: 35 Branch: USN Rank: HMC Unit: UDT13 Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 12 Apr 1969 Location: An Xugen, South Vietnam, Duong Keo Era: Vietnam Campaign: Medals & Commendations: Bronze Star Medal with ‘V’ device for Valor,...
Dec 9, 2022 | World War II
Lee Carlton “Carl” Yates Age: 28Branch: USNRRank: Lt(jg)Unit: UDT14Station: Naval Combat Demolition Training and Experimental Base, Maui Fallen on: 29 Jan 1945Location: JapanEra: WWIICampaign: Iwo Jima Medals & Commendations: Silver Star, Purple Heart (awarded...
Dec 12, 2022 | Vietnam
Donald Henry Zillgitt Age: 24Branch: USNRank(s): SK3, SK2Unit: ST1Station: South Vietnam Fallen on: 12 May 1968Location: Vinh Binh, South VietnamEra: VietnamCampaign: Medals & Commendations: Silver Star, Purple Heart, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with...
Apr 10, 2023 | In Memoriam
Honoring the Memory of Howard Wasdin November 8, 1961 – April 6, 2023 Howard Wasdin was killed in a plane crash on Thursday, April 6, 2023 just off the runway at Wayne County’s William A. Zorn Airport. Piloting the plane, he was killed along with his dog....
Apr 10, 2023 | In Memoriam
The Museum Mourns the Loss of Vice Admiral (VADM, Retired) Albert Melrose Calland III July 30, 1952- March 31, 2023 Vice Admiral (VADM, Retired) Albert Melrose Calland III died on 31 March 2023, from health complications, due in large part from injuries suffered...
Apr 10, 2023 | In Memoriam
Honoring the Memory of Douglas Michael Day May 14, 1971 – March 27, 2023 We mourn the passing of Douglas Michael Day, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend who passed away on March 27, 2023, at the age of 52. Known affectionately as “Mike,” he was...
Apr 10, 2023 | In Memoriam
The Museum Mourns the Loss of Commander Robert Ramirez III Commander Robert “Bobby” Ramirez III was found deceased at his home in San Diego on Monday, December 19, 2022. He was 47. He was married to Anne Ramirez; together they have four children. Ramirez...
Mar 9, 2023 | NSW Historical Perspectives
The Teams Korea and Early 1960s By CDR (SEAL) Tom Hawkins, USN (Ret.) Although they survived doctrinally, the Navy’s post-World War II manpower reductions resulted in cutting the Underwater Demolition Teams by almost 95 percent. Austere budgets also hindered expanded...
Mar 7, 2023 | NSW Historical Perspectives
U.S. Navy “Seawolves” South Vietnam 1966-1972 Most Decorated Navy Squadron of the Vietnam War By CDR (SEAL) Tom Hawkins, USN (Ret.) The Navy SEAL Museum has undertaken a project to refurbish a Bell UH-1B “Seawolves” helicopter for display on the grounds of the museum....
Mar 7, 2023 | NSW Historical Perspectives
SEAL Delivery Vehicle Teams Operations and Innovations By CDR (SEAL) Tom Hawkins, USN (Ret.) In a Navy Training Plan (NTP) developed the 1970s in parallel with major Naval Special Warfare development programs, it was envisioned that each UDT and SEAL Team would be...
Mar 7, 2023 | NSW Historical Perspectives
Combatant Submersibles – Part II A Photographic History: 1947 – 1960 By CDR (SEAL) Tom Hawkins, USN (Ret.) The Winter 2022 edition of Fire in the Hole outlined the World War II period surrounding development and employment of combatant submersibles for maritime...
Mar 7, 2023 | NSW Historical Perspectives
USS Burrfish – UDT Special-Mission Group By CDR (SEAL) Tom Hawkins, USN (Ret.) Several years ago, Bill Perkins, son of the late Rear Admiral William B. Perkins provided me with a priceless collection of documents which are now at the Navy UDT- SEAL Museum on behalf of...
Mar 5, 2023 | NSW Historical Perspectives
The First Deployed Naval Combat Demolition Unit The Aleutian Islands Campaign By CDR (SEAL) Tom Hawkins, USN (Ret.) During early World War II, the Aleutian Islands were part of the United States Territory of Alaska. They were invaded by the Japanese Navy as part of...
Feb 7, 2023 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Master Chief (SEAL) Dave Cooper, USN (Ret.) to Serve as Keynote Speaker for Museum’s Memorial Day Service Fort Pierce, Fla. – February 7, 2023 – The Navy SEAL Museum today announced Master Chief (SEAL) Dave Cooper, USN (Ret.) as...
Oct 22, 2022 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy SEAL Museum and Bonefrog Coffee Company Announce Partnership in Service to the Special Operations Community Fort Pierce, Fla. – October 24, 2022 – The National Navy SEAL Museum and Bonefrog Coffee Company are pleased to...
Sep 2, 2022 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy SEAL Museum Announces 37th Annual Muster Keynote Speaker Fort Pierce, Fla. – August 19, 2022 – The Navy SEAL Museum will host the 37th Annual Muster and Music Festival on November 4 and 5, welcoming keynote speaker Jericho...
Jul 6, 2022 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy SEAL Museum Benefits from the Busch Family Foundation’s Tenth Annual Wild Game Dinner Fort Pierce, Fla. – July 6, 2022 – The Navy SEAL Museum is pleased to announce a charitable contribution from The Busch Family Foundation in...
Jul 3, 2022 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What Does Independence Day Mean to You? Lawrence Jones of FOX News toured the National Navy SEAL Museum to honor our nation’s servicemen and women and our four-legged servicemembers. He spoke to Executive Director Grant Mann,...
Jun 29, 2022 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy SEAL Museum Named Beneficiary for HEW Fitness Sweat to Serve Program Fort Pierce, Fla. – June 30, 2022 – For the second year in a row, the Navy SEAL Museum is honored to be named a beneficiary of the HEW Fitness “Sweat to Serve”...
Jun 27, 2022 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy SEAL Museum to Benefit from Bestselling SEAL Author Series Fort Pierce, Fla. – June 28, 2022 – The Navy SEAL Museum is honored to announce a new working partnership with retired Navy SEAL and author Jack Carr, 5.11 Tactical, and...
Apr 1, 2022 | 2017 Events, 2020 Past Events
The 11th Anniversary of Wheels & Keels Dinner, Charity Auction, and Car Show on April 22 and 23 in beautiful Vero Beach, Florida at the Moorings Yacht & Country Club. This wonderful tradition raises awareness and support for a very worthy cause. A portion of...
Apr 25, 2022 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy SEAL Museum Chosen Beneficiary for 11th Annual Wheels & Keels Event Fort Pierce, Fla. – April 20, 2022 – The Navy SEAL Museum is grateful to be a chosen beneficiary of Wheels & Keels of Vero Beach for another year. The...
Sep 9, 2021 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy SEAL Museum Welcomes Navy SEAL Author Ben Milligan for Muster 36 Fort Pierce, Fla. – September 9, 2021 – The Navy SEAL Museum is pleased to announce former Navy SEAL and author Ben Milligan as a special guest speaker...
Sep 7, 2021 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE House of Representatives Approves Bill to Designate Navy SEAL Museum Memorial a National Memorial Site Fort Pierce, Fla. – September 8, 2021 – The Navy SEAL Museum hosted a commemoration in recognition of the U.S. House of...
Sep 3, 2021 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy SEAL Museum Announces 36th Annual Muster Keynote Speakers Fort Pierce, Fla. – September 2, 2021 – The Navy SEAL Museum will welcome two keynote speakers for the 36th Annual Muster and Music Festival. Former US Navy SEAL...
Aug 31, 2021 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy SEAL Museum Announces Keynote Speaker For 9/11 20th Remembrance Exhibit Opening Fort Pierce, Fla. – August 31, 2021 – The Navy SEAL Museum is honored to announce a special keynote speaker for the 9/11 20th Remembrance exhibit...
Aug 18, 2021 | 2020 Past Events
9/11 20th Remembrance Exhibit Opening Saturday, September 11 at 10:00 AM The Museum will be hosting a special opening of our 9/11 exhibit to commemorate the innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001. The 9/11 20th Remembrance installation will be unveiled on Saturday,...
Aug 10, 2021 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy SEAL Museum to Unveil 9/11 Remembrance Exhibit Fort Pierce, Fla. – August 10, 2021 – The National Navy SEAL Museum today announced the opening of a special 9/11 exhibit to commemorate the innocent lives lost on...
Aug 6, 2021 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy UDT/SEAL Monument to be Dedicated at Miramar National Cemetery Memorial Walkway San Diego, Calif. – August 2, 2021 – The public is invited to attend the UDT/SEAL Monument at Miramar National Cemetery dedication and unveiling...
Jul 15, 2021 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HEW Fitness Supports Navy SEAL Museum in Sweat to Serve Charity Event Fort Pierce, Fla. – July 16, 2021 – The Navy SEAL Museum is pleased to announce that with its continued support from HEW Fitness, $5,600 was raised for the...
Jul 12, 2021 | In Memoriam
The Museum Mourns Bob Gallagher Fair Winds and Following Seas Navy SEAL and hero of the Vietnam War, Robert T. Gallagher, famously known as “The Eagle”, passed away at the age of 83 in Vero Beach, Florida. Bob was a legendary member of SEAL Team TWO making five combat...
Jul 7, 2021 | In Memoriam
Honoring the Memory of Captain Norman H. Olson March 14, 1931 – October 29, 2020 Captain (SEAL) Norman Hugo Olson, USN (Retired) Norm received a BS Degree and Naval Reserve commission from the Merchant Marine Academy, and before Navy active duty he sailed as a...
Jul 7, 2021 | In Memoriam
The Museum Mourns the Loss of Captain Ron Yeaw The Museum mourns the passing of Captain Ron Yeaw on June 21, 2021. A native of Media, Pennsylvania, Captain Yeaw graduated from Penncrest High School in 1961. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honors in...
Jul 7, 2021 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy SEAL Museum Scholarship Program Gifts Over $350,000 to Students of Special Operations Forces Fort Pierce, Fla. – July 7, 2021 – The Navy SEAL Museum is pleased to announce its Scholarship Program has awarded more than...
Jun 8, 2021 | Press Room
press room FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy SEAL Museum Earns Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Seal of Transparency Fort Pierce, Fla. – June 7, 2021 – The National Navy SEAL Museum has just earned the Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency. This is the...
Jun 5, 2021 | 2020 Past Events
SWIM WITH A MISSION ON A MISSION FOR OUR VETERANS SWIM WITH A MISSION ON A MISSION FOR OUR VETERANS Swim With A Mission Swim With a Mission was started by co-founders Phil and Julie Taub four years ago to support veterans across the United States. You can join the...
Jun 4, 2021 | 2020 Past Events
WILD GAMETTE DINNER October, 8th 2021 The Inaugural “Wild Gamette’s – Bling Bang & Boots” Charity Event, will be held on October 8th, 2021 and will be located adjacent to Cobb’s Landing along Marina Way (Avenue A and Indian River Dr.) in Downtown Fort Pierce,...
Jun 4, 2021 | 2020 Past Events
WILD GAME DINNER October, 8th 2021 Wild Game Dinner is one of the biggest wild game event in the USA! A ticket will automatically enter you into the door prize giveaway. Great giveaway items such as Shotguns, Hunting Rifles, Outdoor Gear & lots more! Top shelf...
Jun 3, 2021 | 2020 Past Events
