 WTKR -- The Navy says three of its own have been killed in Iraq and one of those is a Virginia Beach based SEAL.
Steven P. Daugherty enlisted in the Navy Aug. 9, 1991, and graduated from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill., in October. Daugherty attended Naval Intelligence Training, Pensacola, Fla., in 2000, before reporting to USS Oscar Austin.
In 2003, he reported to Naval Technical Training Center Detachment, Fort Meade. He served at Naval Security Group Activity, based in Norfolk, from March 2004 to February 2007 before transferring to the Navy Information Operation Command Tactical Communications System Special Warfare, according to the biography provided by the Navy.
His awards include the Joint Service Achievement Medal, Combat Action ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Navy ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment ribbon and Good Conduct Medal (2 awards). He was also an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist.
Daugherty is survived by his son and parents. |
I would like to say thank you and the other two Navy SEALs who were also killed in that blast for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
A grateful citizen