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— The father of a Navy SEAL killed during an anti-terrorism raid in Yemen is demanding an investigation into its planning and criticized the Trump administration for its timing.
That SEAL has previously been identified as Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas D. Checque, 28, of Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Obama also honored Checque’s service during Monday’s ceremony.
Navy and Marine Medal of heroism posthumously awarded to Coronado-based SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram, 27, drowned last year trying to save a teammate during a night raid in the Arabian Sea.
A Navy bio said Byers grew up in Grand Rapids, Ohio, and graduated in 1997, from Otsego High School. He is married and has one daughter. Byers has deployed overseas 11 times with nine combat tours.
President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor to Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward Byers during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 ...
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