Richard Marcinko
Navy SEAL, Author
Richard Marcinko (November 21, 1940 – December 25, 2021) was a U.S. Navy SEAL commander and Vietnam War veteran. He was the first commanding officer of SEAL Team Six. He was also an author, radio talk show host, military consultant, and motivational speaker.
Richard Marcinko | |
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Nickname | "Dick", "Rogue Warrior", "Rick", "The Geek", "Demo Dick" |
Born | Lansford, Pennsylvania, U.S. | November 21, 1940
Died | December 25, 2021 | (aged 81)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1958–1989 |
Rank | Commander |
Commands held | SEAL Team 2 SEAL Team 6 Red Cell |
Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (4) Navy Commendation Medal (2) Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry |
Other work | CEO of SOS Temps, Inc. and Red Cell International |
Marcinko died on December 25, 2021, at the age of 81.[1]
References
change- ↑ Edwards, Jessica (December 26, 2021). "Richard Marcinko, first commanding officer of SEAL Team Six, dies". navytimes.com. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
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