Navy SEAL
December 13, 2022 | Jason Perry
Former Navy Seal Detransitions to Identify as Man
Almost ten years ago, a former Navy Seal became famous after he opened up about being transgender. Now he says that decision destroyed his life and he wants children to know about the consequences before they make those permanent, life-changing decisions.
February 13, 2022 | Jack Phillips
Father of Drowned SEAL Candidate Demands Answers From US Navy
The father of a Navy SEAL candidate who died during training several years ago levied several accusations against the military after another SEAL candidate died earlier this month. “I’d like to send my condolences to Kyle Mullen’s family. No one can relate to their situation like I can,” James Lovelace told Fox News on Sunday, […]
February 6, 2022 | The Associated Press
Navy Identifies SEAL Trainee Who Died After ‘Hell Week’
SAN DIEGO—A Navy SEAL candidate who died just hours after completing the grueling Hell Week test was identified Sunday as a 24-year-old sailor who joined the military last year. Seaman Kyle Mullen died at a San Diego area hospital on Friday after he and another SEAL trainee reported experiencing symptoms of an unknown illness, the […]
December 8, 2021 | The Associated Press
Navy: Member of SEAL Team 8 Dies After Training Incident
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—A service member assigned to SEAL Team 8 died Tuesday after an incident during training, according to the Navy. Lt. Cmdr. Kara Handley with Naval Special Warfare Command said the service member was injured Saturday during training and died Tuesday at a Norfolk hospital, WAVY-TV reported. “Naval Special Warfare is committed to supporting […]
September 23, 2021 | Roman Balmakov
Facts Matter (Sept. 23): Hundreds of Navy SEALs Refuse Vaccine, Told They Won’t Be Deployed
According to a new report, over 600 U.S. Navy SEALs—which is about a quarter of all the active-duty SEALs in America—are currently facing the very real possibility of not being able to go on missions anymore—because of the vaccine mandate. Meanwhile, in New York, the new governor has just put in place a mask mandate […]
August 9, 2021 | Andrew Thomas
Navy SEALs Swim in Hudson River to Honor 9/11
U.S. Navy SEALs were joined by other military veterans and supporters in New York over the weekend. They gathered for an annual swim to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks—and to honor those who fought and died in the War on Terror.
August 4, 2021 | The Associated Press
Sailor Charged in Ship Fire Was Navy SEAL Dropout
SAN DIEGO—The sailor charged with starting a fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard last year was assigned to the ship after dropping out of training to become a Navy SEAL, and he was described by some fellow sailors as a person who had disdain for the Navy, according to investigators. Details of 20-year-old Ryan […]
July 17, 2021 | Lorenz Duchamps
US Navy Welcomes First Female Sailor to Complete Special Warfare Training
A sailor has become the first female operator to pass a 37-week training course to become a Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman (SWCC), U.S. Navy officials announced. “Becoming the first woman to graduate from a Naval Special Warfare training pipeline is an extraordinary accomplishment, and we are incredibly proud of our teammate,” said Rear Adm. H.W. […]
July 15, 2021 | The Associated Press
First Female Sailor Completes Navy Special Warfare Training
WASHINGTON—For the first time, a female sailor has successfully completed the grueling 37-week training course to become a Naval Special Warfare combatant-craft crewman—the boat operators who transport Navy SEALs and conduct their own classified missions at sea. Navy officials said they would not identify the woman or provide more details on her—a routine military policy […]