On this day, 6 August 2011, Navy Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Jesse D. Pittman, 27, of Willits, Calif; assigned to Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck, Va.; died of wounds suffered when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter in which he was riding was shot down. He was engaged in combat operations in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.

On this day, 6 August 2011, Navy Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist) Kraig M. Vickers, 36, of Kokomo, Hawaii; assigned to Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck, Va.; died of wounds suffered when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter in which he was riding was shot down. He was engaged in combat operations in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.

On this day, 6 August 2011, Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Aaron C. Vaughn, 30, of Stuart, Fla.; assigned to Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck, Va.; died of wounds suffered when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter in which he was riding was shot down. He was engaged in combat operations in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.

On this day, 6 August 2011, Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Darrik C. Benson 28, of Angwin, Calif.;assigned to Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck, Va.; died of wounds suffered when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter in which he was riding was shot down. He was engaged in combat operations in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.

On this day, 6 August 2011, Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL/Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist) Jon T. Tumilson; 35, of Rockford, Iowa;assigned to Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck, Va.; died of wounds suffered when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter in which he was riding was shot down. He was engaged in combat operations in Wardak Province, Afghanistan. We must never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.