Richard Marcinko

1940 - 2021

photo credits: Wikimedia Commons

country of citizenship: United States of America

languages spoken, written or signed: English

educated at: Auburn University, Admiral Farragut Academy, Naval Postgraduate School

occupation: military officer, radio personality, writer, sailor, veteran

award received: Bronze Star Medal, Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, Silver Star

official website: www.dickmarcinko.com/Default.aspx

Richard Marcinko (November 21, 1940 – December 25, 2021) was a U.S. Navy SEAL commander and Vietnam War veteran. He was the first commanding officer of SEAL Team Six. After retiring from the United States Navy, he became an author, radio talk show host, military consultant, and motivational speaker. Source: Wikipedia (en)