Posted on 05/10/2016 3:04:11 PM PDT by nickcarraway
A U.S. sailor died Friday during a SEAL training exercise in Coronado, California, officials confirmed. Seaman James Derek Lovelace, 21, passed out in a military training pool while undergoing basic underwater demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S), officials said.
Lovelace was withdrawn from the exercise when he began to have difficulty with the drill, Navy officials told NBC News.
The sailor lost consciousness and efforts to revive him were unsuccessful NBC News reports.
The Navy had not announced the training death until after officials were contacted Tuesday by NBC News and The Virginian-Pilot newspaper in Norfolk.
The death is now under investigation, a Navy spokesperson said.
BUD/S is the SEAL's infamous training course with several phases including the one that's called "Hell Week." The majority of trainees who enter the program end up ringing the bell to quit. The small percentage that complete the entire program earn the SEAL trident on their uniform.
No other information was immediately available.
Ping
The first time it happens to a female, they will lower the standards.
sad..
I pray the Lord comfort his family.
5.56mm
Prayers for this Patriot and his family.
Oldplayer
Sad, but you’re determination can be tougher than what your body can stand.
Sad, but your determination can be tougher than what your body can stand.
This may be a case of an underlying condition that was unrecognized.
If I remember right, 3 Ranger trainees died of hypothermia the same year at Eglin.
Rest in peace young man, thank you for your sacrifice.
And God bless your friends and relatives.
I have often wondered how many Sailors die in this training.
Not as many as have died putting this training to use for our Country.
No doubt.
Every so often there is a young American who dies in Basic. Have to think those in Spec Ops training die at a higher number.
Condolences to family and friends of Seaman James Derek Lovelace. R.I.P., sir.
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"Infamous"?
Per Webster: ...well known for some bad quality or deed...
That "infamous" course has prepared more men and saved more lives in combat than anything that bunch of liberal idiots at NBC can come up with.
Stupid assholes.
Yep, very well may be.
give the GITMO “detainees” same “TRAINING”
when is the mastermind for 9/11 going to get JUSTICE....
not under obama or clintoon
ANOTHER REASON TO VOTE FOR TRUMP
OBAMA and CLINTOON ....both liars and traitors
Father, through your beloved Son we ask your help and comfort for a grieving family. a beloved son is gone. In Jesus Name. Amen.
I would bet even as a percentage that more die in basic training, from all causes. During my basic training cycle three soldiers died; one suicide and two from pre-existing medical. SOCOM has far more trainers to people, are looking for psych issues, and the people have been vetted more thoroughly since they already had to finish basic and advanced training to get there.
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