Jesse Daryl Pittman
Jesse Daryl Pittman
Special Warfare Operator 1st Class, United States Navy
Petty Officer 1st Class Pittman, 27, was a native of Ukiah, California. He enlisted in the United States Navy in March, 2005.
After graduating from Recruit Training Command at Great Lakes, Illinois in October, 2005, he reported to the Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Maryland. After completing training at the Defense Information School, he reported to Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training in March, 2006. Upon graduation from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, he reported to Naval Special Warfare Advanced Training Center at Coronado, California. He then reported to the Naval Special Warfare Training Center Detachment at Kodiak, Alaska. He returned to the Naval Special Warfare Advanced Training Center at Coronado, California in January, 2007. In April 2007, he reported to a West Coast based SEAL Team.
Petty Officer Pittman’s awards include Joint Service Commendation Medal with “V” device for valor, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (2), Combat Action Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Rifle Marksmanship Medal, and Pistol Marksmanship Medal.
