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Danny Phillip Dietz Jr. (January 26, 1980 – June 28, 2005) was a Navy SEAL who was awarded the U.S. Navy's second-highest decoration, the Navy Cross, along with the Purple Heart, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan.
Jun 28, 2005 · Three of the original four-man SEAL squad (Danny Dietz, Michael Murphy, and Matt Axelson) were killed in the firefight. A fourth squad member, unnamed because he is still operating, survived. That SEAL was knocked down a mountainside by a blast and wounded in both legs.
Petty Officer Dietz’ courageous and selfless heroism, exceptional professional skill, and utmost devotion to duty reflected great credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Jan 6, 2014 · As the roar of the helicopter faded to silence, Luttrell and three other Navy SEALs—Lieutenant Michael Murphy and Petty Officers Danny Dietz and Matt Axelson—found themselves alone in the pitch...
May 28, 2024 · In the years since its inception, the Danny Dietz Memorial Classic and the Navy SEAL Danny Dietz Foundation have raised close to a million dollars for the people who sacrifice so much for...
By his undaunted courage in the face of heavy enemy fire, and absolute devotion to his teammates, Petty Officer Dietz will long be remembered for the role he played in the Global War on Terrorism.
Danny Phillip Dietz. DATE OF BIRTH: January 26, 1980. PLACE OF BIRTH: Aurora, Colorado. HOME OF RECORD: Littleton, Colorado. As a member of a 4-man SEAL Team in Afghanistan, Danny Dietz and...
About Danny Dietz. Born in Aurora, Colorado on January 26, 1980, he was a 1999 graduate of Heritage High School. Danny Dietz enlisted in the Navy on August 31, 1999. Following his graduating from Recruit Training Command, Naval Station Great Lakes, on November 27, 1999, he completed Gunner's Mate "A" School at the Naval Air Technical Training ...
Danny “D.J.” Phillip Dietz, Jr. Age: 25. Branch: USN. Rank: GM2. Unit: SDVT2. Station: Virginia Beach, VA. Fallen on: 28 Jun 2005. Location: Orgun, Afghanistan. Era: Global War on Terror.
Navy SEAL Danny P. Dietz was part of a four-man reconnaissance team tasked to kill or capture Ahmad Shah during Operation Red Wings.
