John Weston Faas
John Weston Faas 
Chief Special Warfare Operator, United States Navy
Chief Petty Officer Faas, 31, was a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He enlisted in the United States Navy in September, 1999.
After graduating Recruit Training Command at Great Lakes, Illinois, he attended his initial service school training at Great Lakes Illinois until November, 1999. He then attended Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training at Coronado, California in April, 2000. Upon completion of BUD/S, he reported to his East Coast based SEAL Team in July, 2001.
Chief Petty Officer Faas’ awards include the Bronze Star Medal with ‘V’ device for valor (3), Joint Service Commendation Medal with ‘V’ device for valor, Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon (2), Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (3), Iraq Campaign Medal (3), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3), Rifle Marksmanship Medal and the Pistol Marksmanship Medal.
