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FIRE IN THE HOLETHE OFFICIAL NSW HISTORY, ARCHIVE, AND EDUCATION CENTER

UDT-SEAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION, INC. | Spring 2012

FIRE IN THE HOLE2 www.NavySEALMuseum.com

XVIII number 1Spring 2012

Published by the UDT-SEAL Museum Association, Inc. 3300 N. Highway A1A Fort Pierce, FL 34949-8520 Phone (772) 595-5845 Fax (772) 595-5847

Board of DirectorsWillard B. Snyder, President David F. Godshall, Vice President Craig Mundt, Treasurer Frank W. Winget, Secretary Rear Admiral Garry J. Bonelli Hector J. Delgado Robert E. Hightower David Kohler Admiral Robert J. Natter Admiral Eric T. Olson, USN (Ret) Dante M. Stephensen James D. Watson Dr. Edith A. Widder

Museum StaffExecutive Director, Michael R. Howard Curator, Ruth McSween Marketing & Media / IT, Rolf Snyder Office Manager, Lisa Fulton Events Coordinator, Suzi Howard Facility Manager, Don Johnson Community Outreach, Andy Brady Asst. Facility Manager, Phil Ryan

Fire in the Hole StaffEditor in Chief, Rolf Snyder Copy Editor, Ruth McSween Printer, Ironside Press Photographer, Bernie Campoli Photographer, Amir “Pish” Pishdad Photographer, Chuck Tryon Photographer, Joe Skipper/Reuters

Policy StatementPublication of writer’s views and advertising herein does not necessarily constitute endorsement by the UDT-SEAL Museum Association, Inc. or Museum staff and volunteers. The Association’s Board of Directors reserve the right to reject or edit any editorial or advertising submitted for publication in Fire in the Hole.

Mission StatementThe National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum is the only museum dedicated solely to preserving the history of the Navy SEALs and their predecessors, including the Underwater Demolition Teams, Naval Combat Demolition Units, Office of Strategic Services Maritime Units and Amphibious Scouts and Raiders. Located in Fort Pierce, Florida - the birthplace of the Navy Frogman - the Museum promotes public education by providing the opportunity to explore the history of the Navy SEALs in an atmosphere of respect and honor.

About the CoverIn the late 1950s and early 1960, Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy determined a need for developing an unconventional warfare capability to counter a menacing Soviet threat, turmoil in places like Indonesia and Malaysia, and rising insurgency problems in South Vietnam.

In response to the demand for a maritime special operator, Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Arleigh A. Burke authorized the creation of the first two SEAL teams Jan, 1, 1962. SEAL Team 1 was established in San Diego, Calif. to support the Pacific Fleet. The team was established under the command of Lt. David Del Giudice. SEAL Team 2 was established in Little Creek, Va., to support the Atlantic Fleet. SEAL 2 was under the command of Lt. John Callahan. These first two SEAL teams were commissioned with a complement of 10 officers and 50 enlisted men taken from the ranks of the Navy's Underwater Demolition teams who made their mark in World War II and Korea investigating and removing all obstacles, both natural and manmade from beach landing locations.

Shortly after establishment of the teams, the inaugural class of Navy SEALs took to the jungles of Vietnam for reconnaissance, ambush, captures, raids, POW recovery, and other innovative and offensive efforts to disrupt Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army operations and infrastructure. The teams were among the most decorated units in the Vietnam War.

While the character and mission U.S. Navy SEALs carried out then and now have not changed significantly, SEALs today have matured their tactical skills and capabilities from the days of KA-BARs, M-16s and PRC-77s. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles is paying huge dividends in intelligence gathering and target tracking. Navy SEALs communicate intra-sound and across the world in real-time, and with video. Navy SEAL armories carry fearsome, hand-held weapons for every environment and situation. From the Mekong Delta to the Hindu Kush, deep at sea or far into the desert, SEALs have conducted some of our nation's most critical missions and are as relevant today, as they were when they were first created.

In spite of radical changes in technology and the times, the Navy SEAL of 2012 has the same dogged determination and exceptional toughness the 1962 "plank owner" possessed. Navy SEAL teams have an impressive battle field record, having earned every significant military award, including five Medals of Honor. Those successes do not come without countless acts of heroism and profound sacrifice. 'Never quit' and 'always win' are qualities that define the teams and its members vow to never compromise.

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DepartmentsPresident’s Message ......................................... 4Editor's Chop ..................................................... 6Curator’s Corner ............................................. 14Museum Happenings ..................................... 22Volunteer Spotlight ......................................... 23New Members................................................. 23Ask a SEAL ....................................................... 32In Memoriam................................................... 36Final Call .......................................................... 37

FeaturesNavy SEAL Museum Golf Tournament ............ 8Museum Enters Next Phase ........................... 12Remarks from RDML Sean Pybus ................... 16Remarks from SOCM Stephen Link ............... 18

About the Cover


Hello and greetings my fellow Museum Supporters and Members,

I hope all of you were able to attend Muster and therefore saw our new addition to our Museum. What an impressive sight it was – and the store was even better stocked than last year. The internationally known firm of Ralph Appelbaum has been selected for designing the new addition. As you might imagine, his services are not inexpensive and your museum really needs some additional financial support to have this completed on a timely basis. You should send your funds directly to the Museum and mark them for the design costs of the new addition. If you were at Muster, then there is no need to elaborate on what was new to see and the activities and if you were “missing”, then you missed out on a lot. Make plans now for next November – don’t let yourself be missing again.

A lot of people put in a tremendous amount of time and effort for Muster and to name all of the volunteers would take the rest of the column. You know who you were and I saw you in action. Thank you so much for all you are doing and have done. You really made it happen. I want to particularly thank our Exec. Director Mike (the keeper of the “Muster Monster”) for his time, efforts and high tolerance for frustrations – a real BZ.

There is another group who you have selected (on an annual basis) who have really earned their positions – your Directors. What a group of wonderful people to have the privilege of working with. They are really a team and the results are evident when you visit. I cannot thank them enough for their support, energy and results. Without them, your museum would be in dire straits.

I do hope that you do not think that because you have visited the museum a couple of times you have seen it all. There are continually new exhibits, new items in the gift shop and, of course, the opportunity to learn more about NSW. Your museum has also served to inspire some of our youthful visitors to aspire to going through BUD/S and becoming SEALs. That alone is a good reason to support and visit your museum.

If you have any comments or suggestions about FITH feel free to send them on to the editor, Rolf D. Snyder, who is always looking for new ways to improve content and make it a more interesting and valuable publication. You should feel free to pass along the copies to your friends and associates (with the exception of the roster issue) who may find a new interest thanks to your generosity.

One more item, of a personal note. I want to take this opportunity to thank Admiral Olson for including me in the ranks of Honorary Frogmen. This is a real honor for me and I am very proud to be included in your ranks – even if on an honorary basis. At my age, BUD/S is no longer a possibility.

Summer is fast approaching and vacation trips are a real possibility. For some light reading, you might want to consider Bernard Cornwell who has written a whole series of historical novels, beginning with the Sharpe series. Just a concluding thought.

Be safe, don’t neglect your exercises and plan to attend our upcoming Muster.

Willard B. Snyder President The UDT SEAL Museum Assn, Inc.

Born in 1940 in Kansas City, Kansas, our President graduated from the University of Kansas (KU) in 1962 and KU Law School in 1965. He did additional studies at the Hague Academy of International Law (Netherlands) and the University of Dijon (France). He graduated from the Army Command & General Staff College in 1977. He has been the Honorary Consul for Germany since 1972.

He graduated from Infantry OCS in 1967 and spent 3 years in active duty in Germany as a Provost Marshal and as an assistant SJA for MATCOMEUR. He is also in the OCS Hall of Fame and on the Board of the Command and General Staff College Foundation and serves as their General Counsel. He retired as a Colonel (Infantry) from the Kansas Army National Guard.

His awards include Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Bronze Excellence in Rifle Competition award. His foreign awards include the German Army Cross of Honor in Gold and Silver, German Airborne, and the German Cross of Merit 1st and 2nd Class.

President’s MessageWillard B. Snyder


President’s Message

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Dear Readers,

Hello, and welcome to another edition of “Fire in the Hole”. This year is truly “The Year of the SEAL”. In the past twelve months, the SEALs have been in the public eye more than ever before.

Not wanting to pass up a perfectly good marketing opportunity, Hollywood has picked up on this new fame. I am not referring to “Act of Valor” per se, but rather the fact that Tom Hanks will be starring in a movie depicting the Maersk Alabama, and it was recently announced that Mark Wahlberg is going to play the part of Marcus Luttrell in the screen adaption of “Lone Survivor”.

Adding to this, are the recent spate of books and articles being published, some more credible than others, but all looking to capitalize on the SEALs and their brand equity. In fact, in just a few short years, it seems that the SEALs have transformed from an interesting sidebar in a story to the story itself.

However, the one thing you don’t see, is the SEALs touting their own successes. True to their reputation of being the “silent professional”, they let their reputation do the talking. And, what precisely is this reputation? The answer might surprise you. We know what Hollywood wants you to see and believe, but if you ask anyone who works with the Teams, you will get a completely different answer.

“A Navy SEAL is anyone; shape and size do not discriminate. A SEAL can have different beliefs and come from a different culture, but the one thing that they have no matter where they come from is heart. A true Navy SEAL does not display a superior attitude or blustering arrogance, but rather use their physical and mental strength and heart for the good of the team.”

And it is this answer, more than any other, which is testamentary to the success of the Navy SEALs. In fact, it is this very reputation that the Navy SEALs seek embody. One which is clearly and unambiguously stated in the SEAL Ethos:

“My Trident is a symbol of honor and heritage. Bestowed upon me by the heroes that have gone before, it embodies the trust of those I have sworn to protect. By wearing the Trident I accept the responsibility of my chosen profession and way of life. It is a privilege that I must earn every day. My loyalty to Country and Team is beyond

reproach. I humbly serve as a guardian to my fellow Americans always ready to defend those who are unable to defend themselves. I do not advertise the nature of my work, nor seek recognition for my actions. I voluntarily accept the inherent hazards of my profession, placing the welfare and security of others before my own. I serve with honor on and off the battlefield. The ability to control my emotions and my actions, regardless of circumstance, sets me apart from other men. Uncompromising integrity is my standard. My character and honor are steadfast. My word is my bond.”

So, when going to the movies, reading the news, and hearing the stories of the Navy SEALs, please consider this: Who is doing the talking: the Navy SEALs, or someone else? The chances are, the SEALs are the ones saying the most by simply not saying anything at all.

Rolf D. Snyder Editor-in-Chief

Editor's Chop


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Vist the SEAL Museum Gift Store

Visit the Museum Store at the Museum, or purchase via phone at 772-595-5845! Website Coming SOON!

1. Our exclusive D day commemorative Pen. Crafted from wood from German Bunker WN74 on Omaha Beach. Velvet slip case, history card. Made in U.S.A. $59, Museum members $52

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2. Our exclusive Metal signs 24 gauge steel, antique finish. HOOYAH 11.5x17.5 $25, Museum Member $22, Made in U.S.A., MUSEUM MEMORIAL 8x14 $19, Museum Member $17, DESTROYED 8x14 $19, Museum member $17

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3. Baseball Hats, Fits most left to right,front to rear ;

1)UDT w/Freddie Frog2); Museum w/Trident;

3) 1st Navy Jack, Don’t Tread on Me; 4) Infidel/

in English and Arabic$15,Museum Member $13

4.SOG SEAL KNIVES Made for the SEALS in U.S.A. (bottom) SEAL TEAM 12”’ 7” blade AUS-8 powder coat stainless blade, Zytel handle, MOLLE nylon sheath $155, Museum Members $145 (top) SEAL PUP 9”,4 3/4” blade AUS-6A powder coat stainless blade, Zytel handle MOLLE nylon sheath $95, Museum Members $89, Lifetime warranty

5. Genuine Zippo Lighters, Made in U.S.A. Guaranteed for life (left to right)1) Land of the free because of the brave $27 Museum Members$25 (2) Museum Logo $30 Museum Members$28 (3) USN w/anchor $22 Museum Members $20

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6. Assisted Opening Knife with SEAL Trident Emblem.3 3/4” 440 Stainless part serrated tanto blade, metal handle, seat belt/line cutter, glass breaker. $25 Museum Members$23 imported.7. KA-BAR Fighting Knife 12” overall 7”w/black epoxy high carbon steel blade. Kraton G handle, foilage green glass filled nylon sheath $98 Museum members $92. Made in U.S.A. lifetime guarantee

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7.VD-Day


The US Navy SEALS are more popular today than in any other point in their fifty year history. It is a perfect storm of, media interest, books, and movies that has propelled these unique individuals to the height of fame. This is a dubious honor to have bestowed on a group of specialists who believe in keeping a low profile.

A little known fact is that for each Navy SEAL in the field there are dozens of support staff assisting the SEALs in doing their jobs. However, military support has its limitations. Addressing this need are organizations which play an immeasurable role to military veterans and their loved ones, whether it is helping the wounded, providing scholarships, helping families, etc.

This popularity has given rise to another type of unsung hero. These are the people who, without seeking gain or recognition, help our wounded vets and their families. Our government supports our veterans by providing basic necessities and care but, unfortunately, falls short in certain areas. Filling these gaps are the selfless individuals and

organizations who try to give back something to the warriors who have given so much to their country. What follows is an example of brotherhood and people coming together for a single, unifying, objective: leave no man behind.

It is well known the United States Navy SEALs are among the best of America’s elite Special Operations Community and they stand by their fellow Teammates. This past November, SEALs from around the country along with members of their support staff, made a rare public appearance. Their goal was to help raise funds to benefit the families of their fallen brothers in arms as well as to support the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum and the Navy SEAL Foundation. This two day series of events kicked off with a family beach barbeque on the beautiful shores of the Intracoastal Waterway in Tequesta, Florida, and culminated in a phenomenal golf tournament.

When our wounded warriors return from Iraq and Afghanistan, they can spend months or even years at military hospitals and rehabilitation

centers from all over the country. Although these hospital stays are life-saving and transformational, it is a tedious experience as the healing process takes time. The families of these soldiers are often uprooted from their homes and communities and are relocated to cramped hotel rooms or apartments near the hospitals. The emotional and financial adjustments these families are forced to make are often life altering. These issues are unrelenting and government is, for the most part, powerless to help. And that is why the Renewal Coalition, founded by Sandy and Sara Lankler, offer their resources. With the devoted help of Mary Hinton, Executive Director and former Mayor of Jupiter, FL, the Renewal Coalition offered these SEALs and their families a chance to escape their daily lives and enjoy the Florida sunshine while also helping the Museum.

A special moment was when Major General Wayne Jackson (US Army, retired) and family stopped by: in full dress uniform. Although his chest is decorated in medals, his heart is with the men and woman of the United States military. He

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happily took the time to shake every hand, pose for every photo and told stories as only the Major General can.

As the sun set, Sara spoke for a moment about the individuals they are helping, and showing some photographs along the way. The passion on her face and in her words was inspirational. She touched the heart of every man, woman and child present. It is safe to say that Sandy and Sara Lankler, Mary Hinton and their devoted team of volunteers are dedicated humanitarians and committed to the cause.

The next day, the sun rose over The Club at Admiral’s Cove in Jupiter, Florida. American flags lined the drive leading up to the grand clubhouse. As hundreds of club members and guests arrived, they were greeted by a sight never before seen in this pristine country club setting: a camouflaged HUMVEE in front of the porte-cochere and a helicopter sitting on the golf course. On the front of the HUMVEE hung a navy blue flag adorning the gold trident insignia of the US Navy SEALs. An American flag flew from high atop one of the Club’s flag poles – it was truly something to see.

Day Two was a windy day and the main day for the fundraising event being held at this award-

winning Platinum Private Club and community. Wind is not normally a big deal for the well trained men and woman of the Armed Forces of the United States military. However, this day would be different – but not because the SEALs would demonstrate their abilities to precision parachute jump from a helicopter at 8,000 feet and hit a narrow landing zone lined by 70 foot trees. Nor was it due to their skill at exhibiting the speed and pinpoint control of their favorite rigid inflatable vessel. No, these feats are routine for the specialists of the US Navy who hit their marks with ease. The real challenge was one that the United States Navy could never have prepared them for: attempting to drive a golf ball down the center of the meticulously manicured fairways. Truly, our nation’s elite had met their match!

The golf tournament was the product of the creative and dedicated mind of Mr. Bob Devine who graciously serves as an Advisory Board Member of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. The Museum promotes the cultural heritage of the SEALs and is the home to the only Navy SEAL Memorial where all of the fallen UDT/SEALs while on active duty are honored. One of the most touching moments of the weekend’s events was

A special thanks to those who donated $1,000 and above

Tom & Michelle PricePNC BankRick & Judy Goldenberg Gerry & Susan Holm Bruce & Susan Arbeiter Al Ciardi Norman Gavin Sal Paone, Paone VenuturesLarry & Alma Becker Bob & Beth Beson Richard & Joyce Bruno Bernie & Sylvia Carballo Gerald & Dee Decker Les & Wendy Morris Mike & Donna Schmidt Tom & Fran Smith Chris & Jan Speed Admirals Cove Board of Governors Ciardi, Ciardi & Astin Bob & Pam Devine Ron FinkTommy Frankel Richard & Judith Goldenberg, DMDFrank & Dorane Guidoboni Tom & Marlene Hewitt Frank Iacobucci Bob & Pam Landis Howie Levin Howard & Rhonda Levin Ray Mancuso & Kathy KitterPolin Lee , Manhattan Motorcars Dick & Vilma Matteis Barbara Mines Frank & Tina Pfau Bruce Prolow Charles & Kathleen Reilly Rick Rizzuto Lori Schacter Al & MaryAnn Stark Jack & Denise, VAE Corp


when Leah Job got to see her father Ryan Job memorialized on the wall of the Navy SEAL Memorial.

The Navy Color Guard led the parade of SEALs into the reception that was attended by 250 golfers and residents. The 36 SEALs and their families received a standing ovation.

The highlight of the evening came when retired Marine Colonel Oliver North made a surprise guest appearance. His words of encouragement were moving and inspirational. Col. North is a combat-decorated Marine, author, small business owner, inventor who holds three U.S. patents; FOX News syndicated columnist and former candidate for the United States Senate. Col. North said “Over the course of the 10 years of the wars [in Iraq and Afghanistan], I just want to say what a privilege it has been to keep the company of heroes.”

LT. Delgado, opened the program by saying, “This has been the best of years and worst of years for us. It is because of this and our families that our elite have finally come out of the shadows at this event.” LT. Delgado thanked his talented committee starting with Marcia Dowd, Patricia Deshong, Beth Beson, and Gail Ramirez whose tireless efforts helped make the event the success it was. LT. Delgado also thanked his wife Michelle who was a driving force in the organization and instrumental in its success.

The outpouring of support for this event was simply amazing! Looking back, it is truly remarkable how much one small group of determined individuals can accomplish! Just like the SEALs themselves this group, although small in number, was able to make a dramatic change for the better.

The following sponsors deserve special thanks for recognizing the importance of the Navy SEAL Museum and Navy SEAL Foundation:

PNC Bank was a Platinum Sponsor, after already donating $50,000 to the SEAL Museum.

21 Gold Sponsors 58 Silver Sponsors members of the Yacht Club, Brass Sponsors

Everyone who helped support, organize and run this event.

Also, a special thank you goes out to Tom and Michelle Price for making the winning bid for a one of a kind, specially designed, tactical rifle auctioned off at the event as one of several tactics employed to raise money. Mr. Price paid for the rifle that now proudly sits on display in the Navy SEAL Museum.

Last but not least thank you to Admiral’s Cove management, John Herring, Sean McDermott, their staff and members for the overwhelming support of this special event.

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Museum Enters Next PhaseNew Exhibits Will Tell the Latest SEAL Stories

The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum and Memorial has partnered with Ralph Appelbaum Associates, a world-renowned museum planning and design firm, to create a new exhibition that will chronicle Navy SEAL history and bring it up to date, including service in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other trouble-spots around the world. The interpretive program will honor the SEALs, give them a voice, and let them tell their own stories, as far as is allowed. The immediacy of these accounts is powerful and the values they exemplify will be deeply inspiring, especially for young visitors.

The new exhibition will combine the power of historical artifacts with the latest, interactive technologies to create a highly effective learning environment. The Museum’s collection provides touchstones for some of the most important moments in the history of the United States. From the SDVs, land vehicles, boats designed for special missions and other large artifacts to small personal mementoes, real things have the power to bring history alive and make it matter to people.

The ethos of the Navy SEAL will be evident throughout the new exhibit, conveying to visitors the deeply held values that make this service unique. A video introduction will convey a lineage that begins with the first Scouts and Raiders, and

includes Naval Combat Demolition Units, Office of Strategic Services Maritime Units, Underwater Demolition Teams, and Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons. Today’s Navy SEALs will be presented as the inheritors of this elite legacy.

The exhibition program will be highly immersive and interactive. The SEALs’ environments of duty – Sea, Air, and Land – will provide the main themes. Tableaus of events such as the raid on Osama Bin Laden’s compound and the rescue of the Maersk Alabama’s captain, “hands-on” educational exhibits, and portraits of Medal of Honor recipients, will shape the overall experience, providing visitors with a sense of the high degree of skill and knowledge required to carry out these dangerous and stealthy missions.

An interactive global map will invite visitors to explore the many parts of the world where Navy SEAL teams and other NSW units have carried out missions. Visitors can access a general compendium of all operations – from World War II to today. The global map will be updatable so that new missions can be added to its database.

An Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA)-sponsored program will explore SEAL ocean science, showing how SEALs use

oceanographic readings and technological analysis in planning special operations missions. Video screens will display a live-feed of the Fort Pierce inlet along with real-time data, and feature interviews with experienced SEAL operators. Interactive stations let visitors explore on their own, using the tools of oceanography to gather crucial mission intelligence.

Visitors will also learn about SEAL families, the sacrifices made by parents, wives, and children. And they’ll see the new roles for women that are opening up in the Navy for their cultural and language skills, providing support for SEAL operations. A gallery for temporary exhibitions will allow the Museum to offer timely presentations and traveling exhibits from other cultural institutions. A multi-purpose theater and community room will provide space for film festivals, lectures, concerts, and other special events.

The Museum is also home to the U.S. Navy SEAL National Memorial, dedicated to those killed in the line of duty since World War II. An updated landscaping plan will elevate the Memorial’s visibility, making it a focal point for arriving visitors, and enhancing the surrounding park for Memorial Day and other ceremonies.

NAVY UDT–SEALS Proposed roof deck & LANDSCAPE RAA 30.MARCH.2012

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1. ETHOS: The Navy SEAL

Visitors enter an evocative space that

honors the first Navy Frogmen and

the underwater demolition crews that

served in World War II. Lighting effects

will create an underwater environment

with rays of light from above. A cast

figure of a Frogman—perhaps the

Naked Warrior or a commissioned

portrait sculpture of Draper Kauffman

—in diving gear from that era will

be a centerpiece. A quotation that

expresses the sterling ethos of these

elite warriors will be inscribed on the

background surface.

2. WELCOME DESK

Visitors can buy their tickets, sign up

for tours, and get information at the

Welcome Desk.

3. Temporary Exhibition

Gallery and Museum Store

Off the lobby are a museum store and

temporary exhibition gallery. Moveable

walls will accommodate exhibitions of

different sizes.

4. Orientation Video

A brief orientation video will explain

Naval Special Warfare, giving visitors

the information they need to best

appreciate the exhibition that follows.

It begins with a fast-paced overview of

NSW service in every major war since

World War II. A concluding section will

present the SEALs of today, including

on-camera interviews in which they

talk about the SEALs’ culture, their

work and training, their families and

personal lives, the values they uphold,

and the proud heritage that guides

them.

5. Donor Plaque

and Acknowledgments

A donor plaque will acknowledge those

who have generously contributed to

the Museum and its new exhibition and

programming. A large-scale 3-D SEAL

Trident insignia will be featured.

6. Medal of Honor

Recipients of the Medal of Honor—

SEALs and those from predecessor

units—dating from World War II will

be represented in photographs and

brief biographies that illustrate various

aspects of the SEALs’ values. Other

distinguished-service award and their

recipients will also be included.

7. Origins

Like the branches of a family tree, an

elegant graphic of unit insignias will

convey the lineage of today’s SEALs.

It will trace SEAL origins to the Scouts

and Raiders, Naval Combat Demolition

Units, Office of Strategic Services

Operational Swimmers, Underwater

Demolition Teams, Motor Torpedo Boat

Squadrons of World War II, and the

other units that contributed to this

history.

8. Global War on Terrorism

As visitors enter this space, they’ll see

images of the attacks of September

11, 2001, subsequent deployment of

Special Forces to Afghanistan, and

their service in Operation Anaconda

and Operation Red Wing. Combat duty

in Iraq will also be covered, from the

U.S. invasion, in 2003, to the present

day, highlighting the SEALs’ expertise

in irregular warfare and urban assault.

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10. Modern Weapons

An exhibit of modern weapons will

show the firepower used by today’s

SEALs. These weapons will appear

throughout the hall to support the

stories being told. For example, the

weapons used in the rescue of Captain

Phillips will be situated in or near the

Alabama Maersk lifeboat.

11. Global Interactive

An interactive globe in the center of

the space invites visitors to explore

the parts of the world where SEAL

teams are stationed or where they

have carried out operations. Touch-

screens on a rail surrounding the

globe give access to a compendium

of operations—from World War II

to today—including Afghanistan,

Granada, Haiti, Iraq, Korea, Kuwait,

Panama, Somalia, and Vietnam. The

globe will be updatable so that new

missions can be added to its database.

12. Global Service:

Sea, Air, and Land

A content wall of photographs,

maps, and other graphic material will

surround the global interactive. It will

be themed according to the SEALs’

duty environments: Sea, Air, and Land.

The large artifacts along the hall’s

perimeter will document advanced

equipment and technology used by

the SEALs. Personal stories of the

courageous men who carried out these

dangerous missions will also

be featured here.

13. Video Murals

High-definition video murals, showing

the SEALs in action, will provide dramatic

environmental backdrops for each

thematic area. Together, the video murals

form a monumental triptych whose

moving imagery details the exotic worlds

in which SEALs operate: deep under

the sea, high in the air, and on difficult

terrain.

14. Sea

In this section we learn about combat

diving and underwater skills, and we

encounter stories associated with

the large artifacts on display: a SEAL

Delivery Vehicle (SDV) and a Zodiac; the

Alabama Maersk lifeboat aboard which

Somali pirates held Captain Richard

Phillips hostage. This section will also

include exhibits on Basic Underwater

Demolition/SEALs (BUD/S), and SCUBA

training. An interactive challenge station

will ask visitors questions about diving

procedures and diving physics. The large,

high-definition video mural will show

underwater demolition crews engaged in

a training exercise.

15. Air

In this section we’ll see a cast figure

of a High-Altitude, Low-Opening

(HALO) jumper suspended from an

open parachute against a large, high-

definition video mural of other HALO

jumpers descending from the sky. A

floor-mounted video will give visitors the

visceral thrill of rapidly falling through

the air to the ground. Other exhibits

will show how HALO jumpers train, the

equipment they carry, and some of their

combat and search-and-rescue missions.

16. Land

This section features a Humvee and a

Desert Patrol Vehicle (DPV). Visitors will

learn about land warfare, maneuvers,

demolition, and tactics. A large video

backdrop will show some of the terrain in

which SEALs must fight, from the all-

but-impassable mountains of Afghanistan

to the searing deserts of Iraq. An

interactive challenge station will ask

visitors the kinds of questions—about

strategy, weapons, and equipment—that

might be part of a BUD/S training course.

17. Trident Challenge

Interactive

In this immersive interactive

environment, visitors can use some of

the knowledge they have gained during

their exhibition journey. They can select

from three mission scenarios: Sea, Air,

or Land. Each mission (based on actual

SEAL experiences) will be described in

an introduction. Then, choosing from a

menu, visitors execute the operation,

gathering the right intel; selecting the

team, weapons, and equipment; and

plotting and directing the action until

the mission is accomplished. Along the

way, experts will appear on the screen

to give clues and help visitors make the

best choices.

18. sEAL Stories

In a small audio booth, visitors listen to

SEALs and members of their families

talk about the SEAL experience. These

recordings might include spouses and

children describing the sacrifices families

must make. They might also feature

stories like that of Michael Monsoor, the

Medal of Honor recipient who lost his life

in Iraq.

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The new landscape and outdoor exhibits will also visually reconnect the Museum’s park with the ocean shore where the first UDT teams trained for reconnaissance missions during World War II. New walkways, interpretive panels, and sun shelters will create an inviting and informative open-air museum experience. A commissioned sculpture dedicated to Medal of Honor recipients Michael Thornton and Thomas Norris will also be featured.

The Museum’s rooftop terrace will provide visitors with views out to the ocean to better understand Fort Pierce’s early history as a training facility. They can also look down into the park to see clear sightlines leading to the Memorial. Large artifacts will be deployed throughout the park to show a chronology of NSW service. Interpretive panels along the edge of the terrace will point out the important sights both within the park and beyond.

Today the Museum welcomes more than 60,000 visitors annually and has been recognized as a prime tourist destination in the Fort Pierce, Florida area. People are drawn to the Museum by the stories of courage and sacrifice that it documents. Since its opening in 1985, the Museum has chronicled an extraordinary chapter in American military history and, with this new exhibition, will continue that work, striving to reflect the stellar performance qualities that are the hallmarks of the SEAL legacy.

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Dear Members,

This is going to be a big year for the Museum! As you already know, the movie “Act of Valor” (the first movie to feature active duty US Navy SEALs) has generated lots of publicity. However, what you might not know is that it is the number one movie in the country! If you haven’t already, please go see it! You won’t be disappointed!

In that same vein, there are two additional Navy SEAL movies in production. The movie “Lone Survivor”, which is due in 2013 is based on the June 28, 2005 mission "Operation Red Wings". This is the story of fire team leader Marcus Luttrell, the sole survivor of Operation Red Wings, and the desperate battle in the mountains that led, ultimately, to the largest loss of life in Navy SEAL history (at that time). But it is also, more than anything, the story of his teammates,

who fought ferociously beside him until he was the last one left-blasted unconscious by a rocket grenade, blown over a cliff, but still armed and still breathing. Over the next four days, badly injured and presumed dead, Luttrell fought off six al Qaeda assassins who were sent to finish him, then crawled for seven miles through the mountains before he was taken in by a Pashtun tribe, who risked everything to protect him from the encircling Taliban killers. Currently, the lead role of Marcus Luttrell is to be played by Mark Wahlberg.

Also in production is the movie “Maersk Alabama”. The Maersk Alabama hijacking was a series of events involving piracy that began in early April, 2009 with four Somali pirates seizing the cargo ship MV Maersk Alabama 240 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia. Shortly thereafter, Capt. Richard Phillips was taken hostage and held for ransom on one of the lifeboats belonging to the Maersk Alabama. On Sunday April 12, Capt. Richard Phillips was rescued in good condition by US Forces after 5 grueling days at sea aboard the lifeboat – held at gunpoint by the pirates. This movie is currently slated to star Tom Hanks and is due out March 2013. Be sure and tell all your

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relatives and friends to see the movie then make a visit to the Museum in order to see the actual lifeboat on display here!

As you might imagine, these are truly exciting times for the Museum. We had a record breaking attendance in February –over 7000 visitors! In fact, we have had so many visitors that we have had to quickly adapt to our new found fame and move the gift shop from the front of the Museum to the expansion’s West gallery. The front is now used for admissions check in only – similar to how we function during our annual Muster/Veterans Day celebration.

The exhibit design team of Ralph Appelbaum & Associates (RAA) (Rick Sobel and Mary Shapiro), recently visited the Museum. Their visit will greatly aid with the task of transforming the Museum into one of the top museums in the country, using state of the art electronics and design techniques. Initially, RAA will provide the Museum a Visual Concept Study (VCS) which will provide a narrative walkthrough of the project and prepare conceptual renderings of key aspects of the interpretive design. The final product will be a carefully crafted, illustrated concept document, which defines the experience and sets forth the interpretive vision. We look forward to working closely with RAA’s professional design team in developing unique exhibits that honor the U.S. Navy SEALs and their extraordinary history.

Lastly a reminder that Monday, 28 May is our annual Memorial Day ceremony. The national moment of remembrance takes place at 10:00 AM. We hope that you’ll make plans to attend. For more information please visit our website at www.NavySEALmuseum.com

Wishing you a wonderful New Year! Ruth

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assigned a Naval Enlisted Code (NEC) PH8136 US Navy Photographer and Diver in 1962. Early assignments included documenting UDT and SEAL Training in Little Creek, Virginia and St Thomas VI. Other projects included scuba tests on the new MK VI dive rig. He became a Plank Owner of Project SEALAB in 1964 and filmed the first “Man-in-the=Sea” project which won various awards and was used by renowned saturation diving pioneer Captain George F. Bond to help fund SEALAB II. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in photography from Brooks Institute and returned to the Naval Coastal Systems Center in Panama City, Florida in 1974 as a civilian employee and formed their unique photo lab. In the early 1980s he conducted extensive underwater photography for the State of Florida

Department of Resources on a special Manatee program. He also worked for the Smithsonian Institute on a special coral reef film “The Sea-A Quest for the Future” which won two notable awards in 1985; The Golden Eagle Award and the Cindy, a cinematog-raphy industry award to filmmakers. This film was also selected to repre-sent the United States in foreign film festivals. Mr. Campoli was award-

ed The Meritorious Civilian Service Award for his extensive work for Naval Special Warfare (NSW) from 1987 to 1993. His efforts led to greater Navy support for the SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) and Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) programs as well as great-ly promoting recruiting efforts for NSW. Bernie retired from the Federal Government in March 2000. Few underwater photographers possessed the skill and qualifications required to conduct submarine lock-out associ-ated with the SDV and DDS programs. Mr. Campoli is a long standing mem-ber of the UDT-SEAL Association, Northwest Florida Chapter and the UDT-SEAL Museum Association, having served as their official pho-tographer for the past 7 years. Mr. Campoli is most deserving of this prestigious NOGI award.

Few underwater photogra-phers possessed the skill and

qualifications required to conduct submarine lock-out

associated with the SDV and DDS programs.


“We are living in a critical moment in history. Powerful destructive forces are challenging the universal values which, for centuries, have inspired men of good will in all parts of the world.”

Who said those words? They could have been spoken by President Barack Obama last week or George Bush in 2001, but they weren’t. They were written by President John F. Kennedy in a directive to American Ambassadors on May 27, 1961.

The “extraordinary times and extraordinary challenges” President Kennedy spoke of to Congress in 1961 helped build the framework for America’s defense strategy 50 years ago. Rising tensions in the Cold War and turmoil in places like Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam had U.S. political and military leaders looking for solutions. Capitalizing on the Navy’s efforts to dedicate a force to a range of unconventional warfare capabilities, President Kennedy committed to building up America’s special operations forces.

Eight months later, in January 1962, SEAL Teams 1 and 2 were established and soon afterwards, SEALs took to the jungles of Vietnam for reconnaissance, ambush, captures, raids, POW recovery, and other innovative and offensive efforts to disrupt Viet Cong/North Vietnamese Army operations and infrastructure. “The Teams” were wildly successful, feared by

the enemy, and were among the most decorated units in the war.

SEAL capabilities have evolved dramatically from the days of KA-BARs, M-16s and PRC-77s. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles is paying huge dividends in intelligence gathering and target tracking. We communicate intra-sound and across the world in real-time, and with video. SEAL armories carry fearsome, hand-held weapons for every environment and situation.

Hand-selected SEALs are wearing suits, not camouflage, as they work from U.S. Embassies in key countries to advance partner capabilities and U.S. interests. An army of combat support and combat service men and women provide critical capability to SEAL elements. National leaders recognize SEAL contributions to this nation’s defense.

However, in spite of radical changes in technology and the times, the SEAL of 2012 has the same dogged determination, exceptional toughness, and all-in heart that the 1962 plank owner possessed. Never quit, always win. These qualities define us, and we will not compromise them. Fifty years of legacy and legend will guide us deep into the 21st century. HOOYAH!

Remarks from

RDML Sean Pybus


Coronado, Calif. (Jan. 13, 2012) Mike Thornton, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and past member of SEAL Team ONE, shares his experiences about being a SEAL during Naval Special Warfare’s infancy at the 50th anniversary celebration held at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. The ceremony commemorated the Jan. 1, 1962, establishment of SEAL Teams ONE and TWO. Over the course of fifty years, the SEAL Teams have grown from 2 teams with 20 Officers and 100 Enlisted Sailors to 10 teams with 600 Officers and 1,900 Enlisted Sailors. (US Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Scott Taylor)

Coronado, Calif. (Jan. 13, 2012) Guests attending the Naval Special Warfare 50th anniversary celebration held at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado browse through a book about Vietnam-era SEALS. The ceremony commemorated the Jan. 1, 1962, establishment of SEAL Teams ONE and TWO. Over the course of fifty years, the SEAL Teams have grown from 2 teams with 20 Officers and 100 Enlisted Sailors to 10 teams with 600 Officers and 1,900 Enlisted Sailors. (US Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Scott Taylor)


Our SEAL history began fifty years ago when the Navy was looking to develop counter-insurgency warriors for service in Southeast Asia. SEAL Teams ONE and TWO were formed in 1962 and provided our nation’s sea service with an effective anti-guerrilla warfare capability.

The plank owners of those first SEAL Teams came from the Navy’s already successful and established Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) – men of proven mettle who expertly cleared the way for Allied beach landings in WWII.

From the inaugural UDT/SEALs to today’s active duty and Reserve force of 2,600 Trident-wearers, I thought I would focus on the men behind the Trident, the quiet professionals who have earned the right to call themselves SEALs.

SEAL Teams ONE and TWO were over twenty years old when I reported for my first duty assignment. Many of my Teammates were Vietnam vets. It seemed all of Training Cell, as it was called back then, had been in combat and there were a few who stretched back to earlier conflicts. They were the men who raised me in the Teams. They set milestones with their deeds. I was proud to wear my Trident and stand among them. I was special through no action of my own, but simply because I was accepted into their ranks.

SEAL Teams ONE and TWO are now fifty years old. The Trident wearers on the battlefield today are setting new milestones with their deeds. I am proud to wear my Trident and stand among them.

The men of early UDT underwent an intensive training program. Methodology and training scenarios were developed for destroying the type of obstacles planners expected to encounter at Normandy. Arduous training, often under the cover of night, was performed in the snake and alligator-ridden swamps of Florida. The training was meant to be brutal, pushing students to and beyond the limits of what many men cannot and will not endure. The warriors who completed this training pipeline were ready for war. Today’s SEAL candidates must endure an intensive training program in Coronado, although minus the gators and snakes, the warriors who complete this training pipeline are ready for war. It is a proven, successful, battlefield model.

The operators from both today and yesterday have used the same compass to guide their actions both on and off the field of battle. While our community has both a creed and code written in black and white, the men within our ranks have always had a genuine desire to be a Teammate, going through whatever grueling challenge was thrown their way to show their loyalty. To that end, regardless of year, decade or century, things like honor, responsibility, guardian, integrity, teammate, discipline, innovation, and tradition are not just words of a creed; they are our way of life.

Just how different is today’s SEAL compared to his predecessors from 50 years ago? Both officer and enlisted SEAL candidates come from all walks of life, however today many have college degrees under their collective belt. The weaponry, platforms, and equipment used today have evolved with technology and include things like unmanned aerial vehicles, digital fingerprint scanners for identifying detainees, and real-time 3D terrain imagery. In terms of mental and physical vigor – he is the same man. SEALs always have and always will be the men who find themselves in emergent and kinetic situations, able to quickly and intuitively solve problems and ensure successful completion of the mission. Both past and present, we are a band of brothers that can withstand the pressures and stresses experienced at the tip of the spear. There is something special inside these men and we are part of it.

Prior to 9/11, we carried out our missions with little to no public attention and we liked it that way. We became SEALs because we love what this community is all about and because of a desire to serve a purpose greater than ourselves. The reputation we forged over the last 50 years did not just happen by chance; it’s a result of the dedication of generations of outstanding SEALs steadfastly committed to excellence.

In a speech given before a joint session of Congress on May 25, 1961, President Kennedy said “No role as a leader in history could not be more important or more difficult.” The same can be said for this community then and now. I am so very proud of those before me, and equally proud of those on the battlefield today fighting for freedom. Here’s to the next 50 years!

Remarks from

SOCM Stephen Link


Naval Special Warfare Celebrates 50 Years of SEAL TeamsSAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Naval Special Warfare community celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Navy SEAL teams Jan. 1. In the late 1950s and early 1960, Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy determined a need for developing an unconventional warfare capability to counter a menacing Soviet threat, turmoil in places like Indonesia and Malaysia, and rising insurgency problems in South Vietnam. In response to the demand for a maritime special operator, Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Arleigh A. Burke authorized the creation of the first two SEAL teams Jan, 1, 1962. SEAL Team 1 was established in San Diego, Calif. to support the Pacific Fleet. The team was established under the command of Lt. David Del Giudice. SEAL Team 2 was established in Little Creek, Va., to support the Atlantic Fleet. SEAL 2 was under the command of Lt. John Callahan. These first two SEAL teams were commissioned with a complement of 10 officers and 50 enlisted men taken from the ranks of the Navy's Underwater Demolition teams who made their mark in World War II and Korea investigating and removing all obstacles, both natural and manmade from beach landing locations. Shortly after establishment of the teams, the inaugural class of Navy SEALs took to the jungles of Vietnam for reconnaissance, ambush, captures, raids, POW recovery, and other innovative and offensive efforts to disrupt Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army operations and infrastructure. The teams were among the most decorated units in the Vietnam War. While the character and mission U.S. Navy SEALs carried out then and now have not

changed significantly, SEALs today have matured their tactical skills and capabilities from the days of KA-BARs, M-16s and PRC-77s. The use of unmanned aerial vehicles is paying huge dividends in intelligence gathering and target tracking. Navy SEALs communicate intra-sound and across the world in real-time, and with video. Navy SEAL armories carry fearsome, hand-held weapons for every environment and situation. From the Mekong Delta to the Hindu Kush, deep at sea or far into the desert, SEALs have conducted some of our nation's most critical missions and are as relevant today, as they were when they were first created. In spite of radical changes in technology and the times, the Navy SEAL of 2012 has the same dogged determination and exceptional toughness the 1962 "plank owner" possessed. Navy SEAL teams have an impressive battle field record, having earned every significant military award, including five Medals of Honor. Those successes do not come without countless acts of heroism and profound sacrifice. 'Never quit' and 'always win' are qualities that define the teams and its members vow to never compromise. In his remarks to the force Jan. 10, Rear Adm. Sean A. Pybus, commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, emphasized the importance of continuing the Navy SEAL legacy. "I would ask you to look at the future, make a point to continue our successful legacy and keep our force relevant, continue to develop yourself personally, professionally, get education, get experience and look to the future and make sure that we continue to be successful and relevant for our Navy, for the Special Operations Command and for our nation," Pybus said.

East Coast SEAL Community Celebrates 50 Years of ServiceBy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William S. Parker, Naval Special Warfare Group 2 Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. (NNS) -- Naval Special Warfare Group Two hosted a 50th anniversary ceremony Jan. 27, at the Navy SEAL Heritage Center aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, to honor and celebrate the rich history and heritage of the Navy SEAL community. The ceremony commemorated 50 years of service by generations of SEALs, since President John F. Kennedy established the program Jan. 1, 1962. Special warfare personnel, past and present, support technicians and distinguished guests gathered to listen to a host of speakers discuss the various phases of development in Naval Special Warfare. Rudy Boesch, a guest speaker and retired master chief Navy SEAL with 44 years of service, spoke about the establishment of the SEAL program in 1962. "I was an Underwater Demolition Team member operating off the coast of Casa Blanca when I got orders to report to SEAL TEAM 2 in December 1961; and it was 50 years ago today that we held our first team muster," said Boesch. Although Navy SEALs trace their roots back to 1962, the Naval Special Warfare community's origins date back to 1942, with the establishment of Navy Scouts and Raiders, and later with the onset of the UDT frogmen. "We can trace our roots from Vietnam to Grenada, Panama, Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan and some other places unknown to the rest of the world. However, we can go back even further to the Scouts and Raiders of WWII," said Captain Tim Szymanski, commander, Naval Special Warfare Group 2. "These frogmen established the foundation of our success as SEALs." During the ceremony, five active duty Navy SEALs recited the SEAL Creed, and plank owners from SEAL Team 2 were recognized. The ceremony concluded with a moment of silence to honor the fallen SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-craft crewmen, and Naval Special Warfare support Sailors who were killed in action and training during the past 50 years. In his closing remarks, Szymanski referred to a SEAL painting that hangs prominently over the SEAL Heritage Center atrium. "Look at the images of those SEALs and the gear they are wearing," he said. "Strip down the gear, take away the capabilities, and you are left with the original frog man, which is the essence of our success, the essence of our evolution, the essence of our future relevancy and it's the essence of you. This is a celebration for the entire Naval Special Warfare community, past and present, and here's to 50 more years.”


Museum HappeningsAct of Valor release night


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Museum Happenings cont'dNorth Beach Association Picnic


Museum Happenings cont'dBeachfront BBQ

Captain John Dorozynski, USMM, is a full time resident of North Hutchinson Island, having moved here from New York in 2004. He attended Iona College for one year and transferred to New York State Maritime College (SUNY) where he graduated in 1959 with a B.S. degree in Marine Transportation. He also received a U.S.C.G. license as Third Officer (Mate) Merchant Marine and a Commission of Ensign in the Naval Reserve.

He decided to go to sea and spent the next 41 years doing it, sailing with American Export Lines and working his way up to Captain in 1969. He sailed on ships of General Cargo, Container, Roll on Roll off (RORO), and Passenger vessels Constitution and Independence. With American Export he sailed to India, North Europe, Far East, Near East, and the Mediterranean. Due to Union Contract changes he transferred to another marine carrier sailing large supertankers transporting Liquefied

Natural Gas (LNG), shuttling from Indonesian loading ports of Arun (North Coast of Sumatra) and Bontang on the east coast of Borneo (one mile above the equator) to discharge ports in Japan (Nagoya, Osaka, Himej, and Tobata).

He retired in 2000. John and Annette, his wife of 53 years, enjoy theatre as members of the Sunrise Group. They travel to N.Y. every summer to visit their son John and two grandchildren Isabella and Annalee. Tragically, they lost their dear son Derek in a 2005 automobile accident. They enjoy traveling, cruising, reading, visiting friends and stamp collecting. John is one of our outstanding Ships Store volunteers and frequent Museum Docent, having been aboard for three years. John’s unique career sailing the seven seas makes him a wonderful asset to the Museum.

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Second AnnualNAVY SEAL MUSEUM

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Come watch as the South Florida Shooting Club hosts the Second Annual Navy SEAL Museum Fundraiser benefit-ing the Navy SEAL Memorial. Enjoy shotgun shooting and camaraderie in a secluded setting, nestled in 600 pristine

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Reunion Dinner Dance Changes By Eileen M. Warta

The 2012 reunion committee is already in the process of organizing each of this year’s events. As coordinator

of the Saturday night’s dinner dance, I have been given the nod to proceed with a few changes to what was

established in the past.

ADVANCED RESERVATIONS ONLY: Tickets will no longer be sold at the door on Saturday or at any time during

the reunion weekend. Having a definitive guest count in advance will eliminate meal order guesswork which

has led to food waste as well as financial loss.

The reservation and information form supplied in THE BLAST may be submitted by mail or in person. You may

also request this format through email if that is your preferred method to reply. Please RSVP by June 30th.

Note: In order for this affair to remain on the reunion’s yearly calendar, a minimum number of attendees is

now being required by the committee.

NEW DJ: A DJ from Astro Entertainment, known for personally keeping the guests involved, will be livening up

the evening as he acts as our “Music Host and Master of Ceremonies.” Put on your dancing shoes!

8 DOOR PRIZES: As I introduced last year, there will be four prizes selected separately for the ladies in addition

to the four chosen for the men.

MAGIC: In his 29th year appearance, Chuck Conklin will be performing his amazing sleight‐of‐hand during a

close‐up magic presentation.

Looking forward to a lively evening of entertainment, good food, and especially good company!


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LENGTH: 39.63 INCHES (100.66 CENTIMETERS) WEIGHT, WITH 30 ROUND MAGAZINE: 8.79 POUNDS (3.99 KILOGRAMS) BORE DIAMETER: 5.56MM (.233 INCHES) MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE: AREA TARGET: 2,624.8 FEET (800 METERS) POINT TARGET: 1,804.5 FEET (550 METERS) MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2,800 FEET (853 METERS) PER SECOND RATE OF FIRE: CYCLIC: 800 ROUNDS PER MINUTE SUSTAINED: 12-15 ROUNDS PER MINUTE SEMIAUTOMATIC: 45 ROUNDS PER MINUTE BURST: 90 ROUNDS PER MINUTE MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 30 ROUNDS $586 TYPE: COMPACT ASSAULT RIFLE ENTERED ARMY SERVICE: 1997 SPECIFICATIONS: CALIBER: 5.56MM WEIGHT: 5.65 LBS RANGE: 500 M RATE OF FIRE: VARIABLE, DEPENDING ON RATE SELECTED CALIBER: 7.62X51MM NATO (.308 WIN) OPERATION: BOLT ACTION FEED: 5-ROUND INTERNAL MAGAZINE WEIGHT: 12.1 LB (5.49 KG) EMPTY WITHOUT TELESCOPE LENGTH: 43IN (1092MM) SIGHTS: 10X42 LEUPOLD ULTRA M3A TELESCOPE SIGHT (MIL-DOTS), PLUS DETACHABLE EMERGENCY IRON SIGHTS. (REDFIELD PALMA INTERNATIONAL) BARREL: 24" LENGTH, 1 TWIST IN 11.2", 5 LANDS & GROOVES. STOCK: HS PRECISION - ADJUSTABLE LENGTH. MAX EFFECTIVE RANGE: 800 METERS (875 YARDS) EXPECTED ACCURACY: 1 MOA WITH M118 (AMMO IS LIMITING FACTOR) LENGTH: 44 INCHES (111.76 CENTIMETERS) BARREL LENGTH: 24 INCHES (61 CENTIMETERS) WEIGHT: 14.5 POUNDS (6.58 KILOGRAMS) BORE DIAMETER: 7.62MM (.308 INCHES) MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE: 1000 YARDS (914 METERS) MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2550 FEET (777 METERS) PER SECOND CHAMBER PRESSURE: 50,000 PSI MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 5 ROUNDS $2,105 TYPE: SQUAD AUTOMATIC WEAPON ENTERED SERVICE: 1987 SPECIFICATIONS: CALIBER: 5.56MM LENGTH:100 CM WEIGHT:16.3 LBS RANGE: 800 METERS RATE OF FIRE: 750 ROUNDS PER MINUTE TYPE: MEDIUM MACHINE GUN ENTERED SERVICE: 1997 SPECIFICATIONS: CALIBER: 7.62MM WEIGHT: 27.6 LBS RANGE: 1,100 M RATE OF FIRE: 600-9 ROUNDS PER MINUTE BUILDER: SACO DEFENSE LENGTH: 61.42 INCHES (156 CENTIMETERS) WEIGHT: GUN: 84 POUNDS (38 KILOGRAMS) M3 TRIPOD (COMPLETE): 44 POUNDS (19.98 KILOGRAMS) TOTAL: 128 POUNDS (58 KILOGRAMS) BORE DIAMETER: .50 INCHES (12.7MM) MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE: 2000 METERS WITH TRIPOD MOUNT MAXIMUM RANGE: 4.22 MILES (6.8 KILOMETERS) CYCLIC RATE OF FIRE: 550 ROUNDS PER MINUTE $14,002 BUILDER: SACO DEFENSE LENGTH: 61.42 INCHES (156 CENTIMETERS) WEIGHT: GUN: 84 POUNDS (38 KILOGRAMS) M3 TRIPOD (COMPLETE): 44 POUNDS (19.98 KILOGRAMS) TOTAL: 128 POUNDS (58 KILOGRAMS) BORE DIAMETER: .50 INCHES (12.7MM) MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE: 2000 METERS WITH TRIPOD MOUNT MAXIMUM RANGE: 4.22 MILES (6.8 KILOMETERS) CYCLIC RATE OF FIRE: 550 ROUNDS PER MINUTE $14,002 TYPE: SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL ENTERED ARMY SERVICE: 1990 SPECIFICATIONS: CALIBER: 9MM LENGTH: 217MM BARREL LENGTH: 125MM WEIGHT: 850 G MAGAZINE CAPACITY: 15 ROUNDS RANGE: 50 M CALIBER: 12 GAUGE, ACCEPTS 23/4" AND 3" STANDARD AND MAGNUM LOADS. LENGTH: 39.8" W/STOCK EXTENDED, 34.9" COLLAPSED. WEIGHT: 8.44 LBS. EMPTY. SAFETY: AMBIDEXTROUS MANUAL CROSS BOLT. MAGAZINE CAPACITY: SIX 3" SHELLS SEVEN 23/4", PLUS ONE CHAMBERED ROUND CAN BE UNLOADED WITHOUT CYCLING THROUGH THE ACTION. TRIGGER PULL: 5.5 TO 7.28 LBS. BUTTSTOCK: MODULAR TELESCOPIC WITH REMOVABLE PISTOL GRIP. SIGHTS: ADJUSTABLE APERTURE REAR AND FIXED POST FRONT, RADIUS 23.7" MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE: 40 YARDS WITH 00 BUCKSHOT AND IN EXCESS OF 100 YARDS WITH THE RIFLED SLUG. LENGTH: COLLAPSED STOCK: 19.29 INCHES (49 CENTIMETERS) EXTENDED STOCK: 25.98 INCHES (66 CENTIMETERS) WEIGHT: 7.44 POUNDS (3.38 KILOGRAMS) (W/30 ROUND MAGAZINE) BORE DIAMETER: 9MM (.355 INCHES) MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE: 328.1 FEET (100 METERS) RATE OF FIRE: 800 ROUNDS PER MINUTE TYPE: SHORT RANGE AIR-DEFENSE MISSILE ENTERED ARMY SERVICE: 1981 PROPULSION: DUAL THRUST SOLID FUEL ROCKET MOTOR LENGTH: 5 FEET (1.5 METERS) WIDTH: 5.5 INCHES (13.96 CENTIMETERS) WEIGHT: 12.5 POUNDS (5.68 KILOGRAMS) WEIGHT FULLY ARMED: 34.5 POUNDS (15.66 KG) RANGE: 1 TO 8 KILOMETERS CEILING 10,000 FEET (3.046 KILOMETERS) SPEED: SUPERSONIC IN FLIGHT CREW: 2 ENLISTED GUIDANCE SYSTEM: FIRE-AND-FORGET PASSIVE INFRARED SEEKER WARHEADS: HIGH EXPLOSIVE RATE OF FIRE: 1 MISSILE EVERY 3 TO 7 SECONDS SENSORS: PASSIVE INFRARED UNIT $38,000 INVENTORY: ABOUT 13,400 MISSILES AVAILABLE IN THE ARMY AND MARINE CORPS TYPE: 81MM MORTAR ENTERED SERVICE: 1987 CALIBER: 81MM BARREL LENGTH:4 FT 6 IN WEIGHT: 91 LBS RANGE: 5,600 METERS RATE OF FIRE: 15 ROUNDS/MIN SUSTAINED LENGTH: 40 INCHES (101.6 CENTIMETERS) WEIGHT: 46.5 POUNDS (21.11 KILOGRAMS) BORE DIAMETER: 60MM MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE: 2.17 MILES (3490 METERS) RATES OF FIRE: MAXIMUM: 30 ROUNDS/MINUTE SUSTAINED: 20 ROUNDS/MINUTE $10,658 PRIMARY FUNCTION: LIGHT ANTI-ARMOR WEAPON MANUFACTURER: FFV ORDNANCE, SWEDEN AND ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS LENGTH: 40 INCHES (101.6 CENTIMETERS) WEIGHT: 14.75 POUNDS (6.7 KILOGRAMS) BORE DIAMETER: 84MM MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE: 984.3 FEET (300 METERS) PENETRATION: 400 MM OF ROLLED HOMOGENOUS ARMOR TIME OF FLIGHT (TO 250 METERS): LESS THAN 1 SECOND MUZZLE VELOCITY: 950 FEET (285 METERS) PER SECOND OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -104 TO +140° F (-40 TO +60° C) AMMUNITION: ROCKET WITH SHAPED CHARGE WARHEAD $1,480.64 PRIMARY FUNCTION: PORTABLE ANTI-ARMOR ROCKET LAUNCHER. LENGTH: TO CARRY: 29.9 INCHES (75.95 CENTIMETERS) READY-TO-FIRE: 54 INCHES (137.16 CM) WEIGHT: TO CARRY: 16.6 POUNDS (7.54 KG) READY-TO-FIRE (HEDP): 29.5 POUNDS (13.39 KG) READY-TO-FIRE (HEAA): 30.5 POUNDS (13.85 KG) BORE DIAMETER: 83MM MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE RANGE: 1 X 2 METER TARGET: 250 METERS TANK-SIZED TARGET: 500 METERS INTRODUCTION DATE: 1984 $13,000 FIELD OF VIEW (DEGREES): 40 DEGREES MIN FOCUS RANGE: 40 CM WEIGHT

4 NATional Navy / UDT-Seal Museum 5A New vision

SEABASIC UNDERWATER DEMOLITION/SEAL (BUD/S) 11-METER NSW RIGID HULL INFLATABLE BOAT (RHIB)

MARK V SPECIAL OPERATIONS CRAFT

SPECIAL OPERATIONS CRAFT-RIVERINE (SOC-R)LANDING CRAFT PERSONAL RAMPED (LCPR)

SEAL QUALIFICATION TRAINING (SQT)

SEAL DELIVERY VEHICLE (SDV)

SPECIAL WARFARE COMBATANT CRAFT (SWCC)

MARK IX (9) SEAL DELIVERY VEHICLE (SDV) MARK VII (7) MOD 0 SEAL DELIVERY VEHICLE (SDV)

SCUBA OPEN-CIRCUIT SYSTEMCOMBAT RUBBER RAIDING CRAFT (CRRC)

SCUBA CLOSED-CIRCUIT SYSTEM

SCUBA CLOSED-CIRCUIT MIXED GAS SYSTEM

ZODIAC RAFT

SEAFOX



AIRH-47 CHINOOK HELICOPTER

MILITARY FREE FALL (MFF)

BAILOUT OXYGENSEAL KNIFEAUTOMATIC (PARARACHUTE) ACTIVATION DEVICE (AAD)

11-METER NSW RIGID HULL INFLATABLE BOAT (RHIB)

COMBAT PACK SPECIAL INSERTION/ EXTRACTION RIG (SPIE)HAHO JUMPER ALTIMETER

H-53 SEA STALLION HELICOPTER

C-130 HERCULES

UH-1B HELICOPTER (HUEY)

HELO FAST ROPE FREE-FALL BOOTS

HALO JUMPER

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Ask a SEALNavy SEAL Allurement: The Feeding Frenzy!

Even though Navy SEALs are a covert commando fighting force, the allure of the “brotherhood” is higher then ever. A simple Google internet search produces 3,270,000 results. Among these results are articles, photos, videos, books, websites, and more. Why are we (I say we because I am a former SEAL and once a SEAL…always a SEAL) such a hot topic in the media past and present? One would think secrecy would preclude most of the media coverage, which begs the question of should this really be happening?

Over the years I have become more and more intrigued as to why the world admires the U.S. Navy SEALs. I have even been told the Japanese for example; love us because we remind them of their historical Ninjas (silent, covert, and lethal). Our accomplishments have laid the groundwork for our celebrated status, but as with the revered Samurai warriors, we must stay modest, professional, and always remember our heritage. Before I was a SEAL, I used to be in awe of them and when my brother became a SEAL, I would look at him as a super hero. I mean…wow…a Navy SEAL! The term alone brings about a coolness that is unmatched. It brings about notions of water environments, physical prowess, danger, coolness, and being hardcore! Of course, this all faded away, once I became a SEAL. After a few years in the “Teams,” the attention actually became quite strange to me. I can remember being part of an airshow performing Fast-roping/SPIE (Special Patrol Insertion and Extraction) demonstrations and having kids asking for my autograph, along with girls requesting to have their picture taken with me. Although fun and good PR for the Navy, the simple fact is…should we have been revealing our inserting /extraction methods to the public?

Should a SEAL be conducting photo shoots for the general public?

The media loves to run stories on Navy SEALs. Public demand keeps their stories going and notably on the top pages of their websites and print. Anything “Navy SEAL” related usually makes a headline. From high profile operations such as the Osama Bin Laden raid, to the most recent movie release of “Act of Valor,” where real life SEALs are the actors. When I went to war in Afghanistan (OEF), there were media correspondents in the area, looking to cover our operations. They were denied at the time, but years after some correspondents were actually granted access to SEAL platoons. Many books have been written about SEALs and their missions, with some even being authored by former SEALs themselves. Is revealing past mission details and putting our active duty SEALs on the “Silver screen” safe for the SEAL community?

In my humble opinion, the simple answer to the many questions stated at the end of the preceding paragraphs is, as long as OPSEC (Operation Security) is adhered to; keep the allurement and media coverage going. I say this because only those active duty SEALs who deploy “down-range” (i.e., war zones); really know which current tactics are being employed. Tactics are constantly changing and being adapted towards their AO (Area of Operation). We can commentate (i.e., “Armchair Quarterback”) to our hearts content, but again, only those active duty warriors putting their life on the line really know how it is. It’s kind of like amateurs to side liners, to those actually in the show!




AIRH-47 CHINOOK HELICOPTER

MILITARY FREE FALL (MFF)

BAILOUT OXYGENSEAL KNIFEAUTOMATIC (PARARACHUTE) ACTIVATION DEVICE (AAD)

11-METER NSW RIGID HULL INFLATABLE BOAT (RHIB)

COMBAT PACK SPECIAL INSERTION/ EXTRACTION RIG (SPIE)HAHO JUMPER ALTIMETER

H-53 SEA STALLION HELICOPTER

C-130 HERCULES

UH-1B HELICOPTER (HUEY)

HELO FAST ROPE FREE-FALL BOOTS

HALO JUMPER

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LANDGLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)

SHOTGUN

SASR .50 CALIBER SNIPER RIFLE

COLT AUTOMATIC RIFLE (CAR 15)

COMPASS

HIGH MOBILITY MULTIPURPOSE WHEELED VEHICLE (HUMVEE)

MAP

SERE

LIGHT TACTICAL ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE (LATV)

M-60 MACHINE GUN

M-203 GRENADE LAUNCHERDESERT PATROL VEHICLE (DPV)

CLIMBING GEAR WATER PACKSAND GOGGLES SPOTTER SCOPES

SNOW SHOESSATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

CAMOUFLAGE

Furthermore, covert operations are conducted while an operation is in progress, but the end result of the operation can be perceived. SEALs aren’t secret spy agents. We’re military commandos!

As I have said, the world is fascinated with the U.S. Navy SEALs. This is conducive to our community as it supports the “brotherhood” in a way that honors their sacrifices and provides monetary benefits to their families via donations. Organizations and foundations have arisen as focal points to ensure the vast amount of donations to fallen teammate’s families are properly funneled. Since SEALs are the tip of the spear, they should

be honored and taken care of accordingly, along with their families. Additionally, by casting our SEAL community into the spotlight we force the continual change of our community. The tactics and skills of yesterday aren’t necessarily the tactics and skills of today. That’s why “The only easy day was yesterday.”

So, when “has been” generals borage our active duty top SEAL Admirals on revealing too much to the media, I say this: “Our boys are doing just fine. There missions maintain the highest OPSEC levels to prevent inadvertent disclosure security breaches. The onslaught of media press and public allurement

isn’t a bad thing. Perhaps it saturates, dilutes, and clouds the line between what is real and unreal. What I mean is: Ask yourself, is what you see in films or read in books, represent how it actually is for today’s active duty SEALs?

Is it?



Don't miss the Aaron Vaughn Memorial Frogman SwimJune 30, 2012 - Jensen Beach, FL - 8:00a.m.

To register, please visit www.forourson.us and click on the "Aaron Vaughn Memorial Frogman Swim" tab. More info is available on the "Aaron Vaughn Memorial Frogman Swim" Facebook Page

This event will offer both a 1K and 5K Open-Water Ocean Swim on a fixed buoy course.

Elite Navy SEALs member, SOC Aaron Carson Vaughn, (DEVGRU) was killed August 6, 2011 when a Chinook helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan, killing 38, including 22 SEALs. All proceeds for this year's event will go to the "Children of Aaron Vaughn Fund."

Please join us for a day of fun & sun while we honor our fallen hero.


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In MemoriamBaker, Robert S & R

Barrett, Everett UDT 22, ST 2

Brown, Russell "Rusty" S & R

Callahan, John UDT 11, ST2 (Plank Owner)

Cooper, Marvin UDT 13 WWII

Epstein, Seymour NCDU UDT 4 (WWII)

Hamilton, Robert H. UDT 17 WWII

Horton, Joan Spouse of UDT 7 (WWII Team Member)

Hubbell, Nelson S & R WWII, Class 8

James, John J. UDT 8 WWII

Johnson, William E. UDT 4 (WWII)

King, Ray S & R

Lumsden, Donald UDT 11 WWII

Meyer, Frank

McGee, James H. UDT 21

Mundell, John Jr. UDT 21

Pfister, Robert NCDU 202, UDT 15 (WWII)

Prosser, James UDT 18

Raynolds, John UDT 5

Rosencrans, Lois Wife of S & R

Stankie, Albert J. NCDU 208, UDT 15 (WWII)

Stewart, Virgil R. UDT 2 & 3 (WWII)

Tucker, Robert D. UDT 3

Wilbourne, David Garner UDT 12

Williams, Lowell K. UDT 11, UDT 2, UDT 21

Wood, Sam UDT 5 WWII

The Navy SEAL Prayer

Dear FATHER IN HEAVEN,

If I may respectfully say so sometimes you are a strange God. Though you love all mankind, It seems you have a special predilections too. You seem to love those men who can stand up alone who face impossible odds, Who challenge every bully and every tyrant ~ Those men who know the heat and loneliness of a calvary. Possibly you cherish men of this stamp because you recognize the mark of your only son in them. Since this unique group of men known as the SEALs know calvary and suffering, teach them now the mystery of the resurrection ~ that they are indestructible, that they will live forever because of their deep faith in you. And when they do come to heaven, may I respectfully warn you, Dear Father, they also know how to celebrate. So please be ready for them when they insert under your pearly gates. Bless them, theirdevoted Families and their Country on this glorious occasion. We ask this rough the merits of your

Son, Christ Jesus the Lord, Amen.”

— By Reverend E.J. McMalhon


Accordino, Carmine L. UDT 2, Class 001 12/11/2011

Brachman, Scott "Mongo" ST 3, ST 5, Class 125 12/12/2011

Chamberlin, Gary J. "Chambo" ST 1, ST 2, Class 057 9/29/2011

Constante, Robert J. Jr "Bobby" UDT 11, Class 059 2/29/2012

Cooper, Clarence G."Coop" Boats/Vietnam 1/29/2012

Culleton, John A. SDVT1, ST 3, Class 179 7/17/2011

Hertenstein, Donald "Herky" UDT 11, ST 1, Class 019 5/4/2011

Indreland, Jeff D. ST 5, NSWG1, Class 192 3/3/2012

Lahr, Frank F. UDT 3, Ft. Pierce WWII 3/19/2012

Lee, William "Bill" UDT 21, Class 040 3/16/2012

Lumsden, Donald UDT 11, Ft. Pierce 2/20/2012

Marshall, Homer, C. "Doc" UDT 12, ST 1 Corpsman 2/28/2012

Martin, Emery L. UDT 30, Ft. Pierce 1/17/2012

McGee, James H. UDT 4, 2, 11, 21, Class 009 3/6/2012

Mitchell, James E. UDT 6, UDT 25, Ft. Pierce WWII 1/14/2012

Peck, Kenneth M. UDT 21, ST 2, Class 033 3/7/2012

Phillabaum, Jack H. UDT 2, UDU 2, UDT 4, Class 008 2/10/2012

Pierson, John M. ST 1, Class 100 2/29/2012

Potts, Daniel J. UDT 13, Class 055 3/3/2012

Sayer, Michael A. ST8, NSWG2, ST 18, ONI 1/16/2012

Siville, Randal D. ST 2, ST 1, Class 075 1/26/2012

Sutfliffe, George H. UDT 3, UDT 12, Instructor 1/25/2012

Tyler, James B. UDT 22, Ft. Pierce WWII 9/13/2011

Final Call


Environmental Assessments, Permitting, Sampling

Exotic Plant Removal, Wetland Delineations,

Phase 1 & 2, Storage Tank Closure, Asbestos

Air Quality Testing 772-223-5200

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• Boat Dock with Fishing Pier

• Continental Breakfast Daily

• Balcony / Non Smoking Hotel

• Swimming Pool/Whirlpool/BBQ Grill

*Minutes from the Navy Seal Museum

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