By Gidget Fuentes - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Jul 27, 2007 16:46:40 EDT
SAN DIEGO — Five Navy SEALs, cited for their heroism during combat operations in Iraq, received medals from the Navy’s top officer during his recent visit to San Diego.
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen presented the awards during a July 20 ceremony at Naval Base Coronado, home to the Naval Special Warfare Command. Mullen pinned on the Silver Star — the nation’s third-highest award for combat valor — to Special Warfare Operator 1st Class (SEAL) Benjamin A. Oleson, who fended off enemy fire, provided first aid and covering fire to help evacuate a wounded SEAL during fighting in Ramadi.
More at http://www.navytimes.com/news/2007/07/navy_seal_medals_070727w/
