Danny Dietz
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Danny Phillip Dietz Jr. was a United States Navy SEAL who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross and Purple Heart for heroism during Operation Red Wings in the War in Afghanistan. He was one of four
Dietz in Afghanistan
Dietz's uniform on display with his brother and sister viewing it, 2006.
A close-up image of Dietz's statue on display
A picture of Dietz's statue unveiled in 2007 with his family viewing it; his wife is on the corner right followed by his sister, mother, brother and father.
Operation Red Wings
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Operation Red Wings, informally referred to as the Battle of Abbas Ghar, was a joint military operation conducted by the United States in the Pech District of Kunar Province, Afghanistan. It was carri
Danny Dietz
…Jr. (January 26, 1980 – June 28, 2005) was a United States Navy SEAL who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross and Purple Heart for heroism during Operation Red Wings in the War in Afghanistan. He was one of four SEALs ambushed by Taliban fighters in Kunar Province while on a reconnaissance mission, and one of 19…
SEALs prior to Operation Red Wings (L to R): Matthew Axelson, Daniel R. Healy, James Suh, Marcus Luttrell, Eric S. Patton, Michael P. Murphy
Michael Murphy (left) with Matthew Axelson, in Afghanistan
Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy of the U.S. Navy, posthumous Medal of Honor recipient