Navy Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) John W. Faas

Navy Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) John W. Faas died August 6, 2011 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom, assigned to an East Coast-based SEAL team; died Aug. 6 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter in which he was riding was shot down.