Naval Special Warfare Story Archive
Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, Rear Adm. Sean A. Pybus, released the following statement Aug. 11:
Arkansas Navy SEAL Remembered (17 August 2011)
Special Warfare Operator Senior Chief (SEAL/SW) Thomas A. Ratzlaff, 34, was honored in a memorial service at the Green Forest Assembly of God Church in Green Forest, Ark., Aug 16.
Hundreds Pay Tribute to Fallen Navy Sailor (19 August 2011)
The life of a Navy Sailor was celebrated during a Catholic Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia Aug. 18.
Utah Town Holds Memorial for Fallen SEAL (21 August 2011)
Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) 1st Class Jason Workman, 32, was honored in a memorial service at the Blanding Stake Center in Blanding, Utah Aug. 20.
The Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community held its annual West Coast Underwater Demolition Team (UDT)-SEAL reunion in Coronado, Calif., Aug. 19-20.
Longest Serving Navy SEAL Passes on Legacy Title (26 August 2011)
The title of "Bull Frog," a legacy title in the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community, was passed to a new NSW representative at a ceremony in Coronado, Calif., Aug. 22.
Missouri Navy SEAL to be Buried at Arlington National Cemetery (26 August 2011)
Several of the military personnel killed in the helicopter crash in Afghanistan Aug. 5 will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington Aug. 26.
33rd Annual Superfrog Triathlon Honors Post-Sept. 11 Fallen NSW Forces (13 September 2011)
The 33rd annual Superfrog Triathlon was held Sept. 11 at Silver Strand State Beach where more than 500 athletes participated and honored the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) forces lost since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
NSW Celebrates Diversity with Hispanic Heritage Luncheon (13 October 2011)
Military and civilian staff members from Naval Special Warfare Command held a luncheon to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Oct. 12.
Naval Special Warfare Celebrates 50 Years of SEAL Teams (20 January 2012)
The Naval Special Warfare community celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Navy SEAL teams Jan. 1.
NSW Sailors Volunteer to Feed Homeless in San Diego (29 February 2012)
Sailors from Naval Special Warfare Command volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul to help prepare and serve food to San Diego's homeless Feb. 24.
Navy SEALs Help Train Olympic Sailing Team (13 March 2012)
Navy SEALs put 38 men and women from the United States Olympic Sailing team through an afternoon and morning of cold, gritty SEAL-candidate training at Memorial Park near the Olympic Training Center here March 10-11.
Project: Hollywood Cares Raises Morale of NSW Deployed (5 April 2012)
Project: Hollywood Cares, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the morale of service members, donated four libraries that consisted of more than 500 books, movies, T.V. shows, and other entertainment gifts to Naval Special Warfare Command's (CNSWC) forward deployed units Mar. 30.
NSW Members Volunteer at Community Book Fair (23 April 2012)
Sailors, family members and civilian employees from several Naval Special Warfare (NSW) commands volunteered to help set up for the Coronado Book Fair April 20.
#SAAM: NSW Supports Sexual Assault Awareness (23 April 2012)
Naval Special Warfare Command and its component commands are hosting mandatory educational sessions to promote Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) awareness throughout the month of April, which is recognized as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.