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Robert Russell Garwood [1] (born April 1, 1946) is a former United States Marine.Often cited as the last verified American prisoner of war (POW) from the Vietnam War, Garwood was captured on September 28, 1965 by Việt Cộng forces near Da Nang, Quang Nam Province.
He was chosen as one of the first SEALs, becoming chief of the boat of newly created SEAL Team TWO in 1962. Starting in 1968 and 1970, Boesch completed two combat deployments during the Vietnam War, where he earned the Bronze Star for heroic action. During that time and later, Boesch set physical and operational standards at SEAL Team TWO.
Thomas Rolland Norris (born January 14, 1944) is a retired United States Navy SEAL and Distinguished Eagle Scout, who received the Medal of Honor for his ground rescue with the assistance of Petty Officer Third Class Nguyen Van Kiet of two downed aircrew members in Quảng Trị province during the Vietnam War on April 10–13, 1972.
First commanding officer of SEAL Team Two (1962), considered godfather of all SEALs. Rudy Boesch – Founding member of SEAL Team Two in 1962 and Vietnam War veteran. He was a competitor in the TV reality shows Survivor and Survivor: All-Stars, and host of the reality series Combat Missions. Former "Bullfrog" or longest-serving active-duty SEAL ...
South Vietnam July 12, 1965 Scout team leader Bryan W. Compton Jr. Navy Commander Hanoi, North Vietnam August 21, 1967 Strike leader Fred J. Cone Marine Corps Major North Vietnam October 25, 1967 A6A Intruder pilot Milton W. Confer Navy Engineman First Class South Vietnam February 13, 1970 PBR Richard F. Conklin Marine Corps Corporal
Two members of SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2 conduct lockout training with USS Hawaii in 2007. SEALs from SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two fast-rope to the deck of USS Toledo (2005). The total number of personnel, including SEALs and SWCCs assigned to Naval Special Warfare Command is approximately 8,195 out of a total 8,985 military staff, and ...
Roy H. Boehm (April 9, 1924 – December 30, 2008) was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was a veteran of 30 years of military service in the United States Navy, serving in three wars and various clandestine operations.
Thomas Richards graduated from Villanova University in 1969 and was commissioned through the Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps.After his commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy, Richards received orders to Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S) at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado.