Adam Lee Brown
Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy

On 17 March 2010, Chief Petty Officer Adam Lee Brown was serving as a Special Warfare Operator (SEAL), while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

On that date, Chief Brown was serving as part of an assault force that executed a daring raid deep into mountainous enemy-occupied terrain in northeastern Afghanistan. Two barricaded enemy fighters opened fire from the target building into the assault force personnel and non-combatants, while numerous enemy fighters simultaneously engaged the force from the surrounding mountains. Reacting immediately, Chief Brown engaged 2 of the fighters from his position and boldly maneuvered toward the enemy under intense small arms fire, thus providing life-saving cover for his trapped teammates and noncombatants. Although mortally wounded, Chief Brown continued to engage and communicate the location of the enemy fighters. Chief Brown's heroic actions under withering enemy fire changed the tide of the battle and inspired those around him to courageously eliminate the remaining enemy fighters. This aggressive operation resulted in the elimination of the targeted Taliban commander and 4 enemy fighters following an intense 2 hour firefight. Chief Brown's courage and dedication to duty that day earned him, at the cost of his life the U.S. Navy's third highest award for valor, the Silver Star Medal.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Silver Star Medal
Bronze Star Medal with Valor Device
Purple Heart
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Silver Star
Navy & Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon
Navy Good Conduct Medal with 3 Bronze Stars
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Star
Iraq Campaign Medal with Bronze Star
Navy Expert Rifleman Medal
Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
Special Warfare Operator Insignia

Silver Star Medal Citation

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Adam Lee Brown, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy as an Assault Team Member for a Joint Task Force in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM on 17 March 2010. Chief Brown served as part of an assault force that executed a daring raid deep into mountainous enemy occupied terrain in northeastern Afghanistan. Two barricaded enemy fighters opened fire from the target building into assault force personnel and non-combatants, while numerous enemy fighters simultaneously engaged the force from the surrounding mountains. Reacting immediately, and without regard for his own safety, Chief Brown engaged two of the fighters from his position and boldly maneuvered toward the enemy under intense small arms fire, thus providing life saving cover for his trapped teammates and noncombatants. Though mortally wounded, Chief Brown continued to engage and communicate the location of the enemy fighters. His heroic actions under withering enemy fire changed the tide of the battle and inspired those around him to courageously eliminate the remaining enemy fighters. This aggressive operation resulted in the elimination of the targeted Taliban commander and four enemy fighters following an intense two hour firefight. By his bold initiative, undaunted courage, and complete dedication to duty, Chief Petty Officer Brown reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Burial

Chief Petty Officer Adam Lee Brown is buried at Cunningham Cemetery in Royal, Garland County, AR.

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