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SEAL Officers Face Charges After Trainee’s Death

Three senior Navy SEAL officers have been charged with dereliction of duty following the death of Kyle Mullen, a SEAL candidate who died during the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training's "Hell Week" in February 2022.

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  • September 11, 2023
230129-N-TL141-1497 CORONADO (January 29, 2023) – U.S. Navy SEAL candidates in class 358 participate in “Hell Week” during first phase of Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training 29 Jan. 2023.
(Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dylan Lavin Naval Special Warfare Center)
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Three senior Navy SEAL officers have been charged with dereliction of duty following the death of Kyle Mullen, a SEAL candidate who died during the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training’s “Hell Week” in February 2022. Mullen passed away due to untreated pneumonia which developed during the strenuous training, with the Navy’s investigation highlighting medical and command shortcomings at BUD/S. Despite these charges, Regina Mullen, the deceased’s mother, has been pushing for greater accountability and believes more individuals should face repercussions for her son’s death.
 

Key Points: 

  1. Kyle Mullen, a SEAL candidate, died hours after completing “Hell Week” of the BUD/S training in February 2022.
  2. An investigation revealed that Mullen’s untreated pneumonia was a result of deficiencies in the medical teams and leadership at the Naval Special Warfare Center and BUD/S.
  3. Capt. Brian Drechsler, Capt. Bradley Geary, and Cmdr. Erk Ramey, senior officers at the time, face charges and can either accept these charges via an Admiral’s mast or opt for a court martial.
  4. Regina Mullen, the deceased’s mother, has been vocal about a culture of unaccountability, hazing, and poor leadership at BUD/S and wants more individuals, including Rear Admiral Hugh Howard, held responsible.
  5. An Admiral’s mast is a non-judicial punishment process where a commander reviews charges against subordinates, with punishments ranging from minor reprimands to significant career-affecting consequences.

 

Source: https://taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-seal-hell-week-admirals-mast/ 

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