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Jesse D. Pittman
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Name: Navy Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Jesse D. Pittman
Age: 27
From: Willits, CA
Assigned to a West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit
Incident: Navy Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Jesse D. Pittman died Aug. 6 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter in which he was riding was shot down.
Was 6-year veteran of service
Staff report
Jason Pittman, 27, of Willits, Calif., enlisted in March 2005, according to the Navy.
After completing training at the Defense Information School, Pittman attended Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Md., before attending and graduating from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training in Coronado, Calif. He reported to his West Coast-based SEAL team in April 2007.
His decorations include the Joint Service Commendation Medal with &lsquoV&rsquo device for valor Navy Commendation Medal two Navy Achievement Medals Combat Action Ribbon Afghanistan Campaign Medal Iraq Campaign Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Navy Good Conduct Medal National Defense Service Medal Sea Service Deployment Ribbon Rifle Marksmanship Medal and Pistol Marksmanship Medal.
Died: August 6, 2011
Age: 27
From: Willits, CA
Assigned to a West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit
Incident: Navy Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Jesse D. Pittman died Aug. 6 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter in which he was riding was shot down.
Was 6-year veteran of service
Staff report
Jason Pittman, 27, of Willits, Calif., enlisted in March 2005, according to the Navy.
After completing training at the Defense Information School, Pittman attended Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Md., before attending and graduating from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training in Coronado, Calif. He reported to his West Coast-based SEAL team in April 2007.
His decorations include the Joint Service Commendation Medal with &lsquoV&rsquo device for valor Navy Commendation Medal two Navy Achievement Medals Combat Action Ribbon Afghanistan Campaign Medal Iraq Campaign Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Navy Good Conduct Medal National Defense Service Medal Sea Service Deployment Ribbon Rifle Marksmanship Medal and Pistol Marksmanship Medal.
Died: August 6, 2011
Occupation
a West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit;
Incident
Navy Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Jesse D. Pittman
died Aug. 6 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter in which he was riding was shot down.
Was 6-year veteran of service
Staff report
Jason Pittman, 27, of Willits, Calif., enlisted in March 2005, according to the Navy.
After completing training at the Defense Information School, Pittman attended Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Md., before attending and graduating from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training in Coronado, Calif. He reported to his West Coast-based SEAL team in April 2007.
His decorations include the Joint Service Commendation Medal with ‘V’ device for valor; Navy Commendation Medal; two Navy Achievement Medals; Combat Action Ribbon; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Navy Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; Rifle Marksmanship Medal and Pistol Marksmanship Medal.
Was 6-year veteran of service
Staff report
Jason Pittman, 27, of Willits, Calif., enlisted in March 2005, according to the Navy.
After completing training at the Defense Information School, Pittman attended Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Md., before attending and graduating from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training in Coronado, Calif. He reported to his West Coast-based SEAL team in April 2007.
His decorations include the Joint Service Commendation Medal with ‘V’ device for valor; Navy Commendation Medal; two Navy Achievement Medals; Combat Action Ribbon; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Navy Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; Rifle Marksmanship Medal and Pistol Marksmanship Medal.
Prayers & Messages
Jesse D. Pittman
2011-09-02
May the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the peace of the Holy Spirit be with you and your family forever.