VIRGINIA BEACH
A locally based Navy SEAL died in Afghanistan Saturday when his vehicle struck a homemade bomb, the Defense Department announced today.
Petty Officer 1st Class Caleb A. Nelson, 26, was on a combat patrol in Zabul province when the explosion occurred. He was from Omaha, Neb.
Another U.S. servicemember, who is not a SEAL, was also injured, said Lt. Arlo Abrahamson. He did not know the extent of the servicemember's injuries and said there was no additional information about the incident available.
"Caleb Nelson was a cherished teammate, a gifted SEAL operator and a loving husband and father," said Capt. Tim Szymanski, commodore of Naval Special Warfare Group Two. "His tireless professionalism, inspiring passion for life and his humble and selfless service to our country made him a role model for all who knew him. We are deeply saddened by this tremendous loss and yet comforted knowing that Caleb died serving beside the people he loved. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Nelson family during this very difficult time. We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice that Caleb made while protecting our nation and his teammates."
Nelson enlisted in the Navy in August 2005 and began his Naval Special Warfare training in May 2006. He was assigned to the East Coast-based special warfare unit in December 2006.
His awards and decorations include a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
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03 Oct, 2011--
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