Brian Robert Bill
Chief Special Warfare Operator, United States Navy
Chief Petty Officer Bill, 31, was a native of Stamford, Connecticut. He enlisted in the United States Navy in July, 2001.
After graduating Recruit Training Command at Great Lakes, Illinois in September, 2001, he reported to Naval Aviation Technical Training Command in Pensacola, Florida and graduated in November, 2001. He then reported to Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training at Coronado, California. After graduating from BUD/S in November, 2002, he reported to Naval Special Warfare Advanced Training Command at Coronado, California and departed in June, 2003. He then reported to his East Coast based SEAL Team in June of 2003.
Chief Petty Officer Bill’s awards include the Bronze Star with Combat “V” device for valor, Joint Service Commendation Medal with Combat “V” device for valor, Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy Marine Corp Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, 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, Rifle Expert Medal, and Pistol Expert Medal.