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Britt Kelly Slabinski [1] (born December 1, 1969) is a retired United States Navy SEAL who received the Medal of Honor on May 24, 2018, for his actions during the Battle of Takur Ghar. He also participated in the highly publicized rescue mission to recover Army PFC Jessica Lynch.
By his undaunted courage, bold initiative, leadership, and devotion to duty, Senior Chief Slabinski reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States...
Mar 4, 2002 · U.S. Navy Senior Chief Britt Kelly Slabinski was presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the War on Terrorism (Afghanistan).
May 22, 2018 · Slabinski was awarded the nation's highest decoration for his actions in Afghanistan in 2002, despite a dispute over whether he left a teammate behind. The award exposes the failure of the military to address the dark history of SEAL Team 6 in the post-9/11 wars.
Britt Kelly Slabinski’s commitment and affinity to public service was evident from an early age as exemplified by his joining the Eagle Scout at age fourteen. Slabinski was born on December 1, 1969, in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Learn about the heroic actions of Britt Slabinski, a Navy SEAL who led a rescue mission in Afghanistan and received the Medal of Honor in 2018. Read his citation, rank, conflict, and organization from the National Medal of Honor Museum website.
May 24, 2018 · President Trump will present the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest award for valor, to Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Britt Slabinski for embodying the U.S. military’s code of “leave...
