Some of the Most Famous US Navy Seals

Every person who wishes to serve in the armed forces in the US also secretly nourishes the dream of becoming a part of the US Navy SEALs. Unfortunately, only a few of the people are able to realize the dream and become a part of this prestigious group. There have been many Navy SEALs but there are some who have been very famous. Here is a list of then of them.

Roy Boehm is one of the most famous US Navy and is referred to be the godfather of all the seals that have ever passed out of the training. He was the one who was given the charge of the seal team two. He served in the military for a period of 30 years and later became the part of the elite group. He was skilled in implementing the strategies made and also designed the strategies for his force.

Rudy Boesch is also one of the retired US Navy who appeared in a reality TV as well. the series was called 'survivor'. He was the oldest of the competitors and still was able to make it to the third place in the show. His record as a seal is marvelous and had earlier been in the military for around 45 years.

Another famous US Navy SEALs is Scott Helvenston who was also the youngest of all to complete the training. He joined the Navy at an age of 16 and after he retired, he continued working with the Blackwater Security. He died an inevitable death when he was sent to Iraq and was killed in the Fallujah ambush.

The current head of the US special operations command is Eric T. Olson and he proudly owns the status of being the only navy seal to get this position. He done his training and passed out in the year 1974. The team six of the seals was headed by him and they were basically a special team to counter terrorism.

Jesse Venture is also one of the retired US Navy. He turned to professional wrestler and then became a part of the political scenario as well. He was also the governor of the US state of Minnesota. His career is full of different activities and he also was an actor, television talk show host and radio show host.

Another officer that holds a place of importance and is remembered by everyone is Christopher Cassidy. He was associated with NASA and successfully became an astronaut. Eh has served the US Navy SEALs for almost ten years and toured Afghanistan and Mediterranean for the missions.

Michael P. Murphy is remembered for the Medal of Honor that he got for the impeccable courage he has shown in the Afghanistan war. After the Vietnam War took place, no other person has been awarded this prestigious award.

Thomas R Norris holds an important place in the Navy as he was the one responsible for carrying on the rescue missions during the Vietnam War. Two other Navy SEALs members are Richard Machowicz and Richard Marcinko who have taken up different professions but were very famous.