From Naval Special Warfare Group ONE Public Affairs
CORONADO, Calif. (NNS) -- Chief Special Warfare Operator
Bradley S. Cavner, 31, of Coronado, California, died from injuries sustained
during an accident while conducting parachute jump training operations in El
Centro, California, June 23.
"The training SEALs go through is inherently
high-risk," said Cmdr. Christian A. Dunbar, Naval Special Warfare Group
One's chief staff officer. "Bradley was a warrior who selflessly answered
his nation's call to defend freedom and protect us."
Cavner enlisted in the Navy February 3, 2003 and graduated
from boot camp at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois, in April
2003. In July 2004, Cavner completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL and SEAL
Qualification training in Coronado with class 247. He has served with West
Coast-based SEAL units since August 2004.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal
with Combat "V", Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat
"V", Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal,
Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2), Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Good
Conduct Medal (3), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal,
Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3), Navy/Marine Corps
Overseas Service Ribbon and the NATO Medal.
Cavner is survived by his parents, sister and two brothers.
An investigation is being conducted to determine the cause
of the accident.
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