Warrant Officer Sean W. Mullen

[Richard]

RIP, Chief.

Warrant Officer Sean W. Mullen, 39, of Rehobeth Beach, Del., died June 2, 2013, in Ghur Ghuri, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device.

Mullen was assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Campbell, Ky., as an assistant detachment commander for a Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha (ODA), or A-team. He was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan. This was Mullen’s sixth deployment in support of an overseas contingency operation.

Mullen enlisted in the Army in November, 1995, as an Infantryman. Upon completion of basic training and advanced individual training, Mullen was assigned to 3rd Bn., 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). After successful completion of the Basic Airborne Course at Fort Benning, Ga., he was assigned to 1st Bn., 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. In March 2001, Mullen was assigned to 1st Bn., 503rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Casey, Republic of Korea. In April 2002, Mullen was assigned to instruct at the Basic Airborne and Pathfinder courses at Fort Benning, Ga.

Mullen volunteered for the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course and completed the Special Forces Qualification Course in April 2007.

He was assigned to Co. A, 2nd Bn., 5th SFG (A) as a medical sergeant and later became the senior medical sergeant for the company. Mullen spent two years on a Special Forces team until his selection as the company operations sergeant. After a successful deployment as the company operations sergeant in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Mullen was assigned as the senior medic for a Special Forces team in Company A. Mullen deployed again to in support of OIF. Mullen was a member of the first battalion within the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (A) qualified to conduct Unconventional Warfare. Mullen additionally deployed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in support of Special Operations Command - Central requirements.

Mullen was selected to attend the Warrant Officer Technical and Tactical Certification Course; graduating as a Warrant Officer in November 2012.

Mullen’s military education includes the Special Forces Qualification Course, Warrant Officer Technical and Tactical Certification Course, Advanced Special Operations Technical Course, Special Forces Medical Course, Special Operations Combat Medical Skills Sustainment Course, Total Army Instructor Training Course, Warrior Leader Course, Advanced Leader Course, Senior Leader Course, Combat Life Savers Course, Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Course, Combatives Level 1, Pathfinder Course, Static-line Jumpmaster Course, Infantry Mortar Leaders Course, and the Airborne Course.

His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal with seven oak leaf clusters, the Good Conduct Medal with four knots, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, the Iraq Campaign Medal with three campaign stars, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Korea Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with numeral “2” device, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with one oak leaf cluster, the Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon, the Joint Unit Meritorious Award, the Army Meritorious Unit Commendation Award with one oak leaf cluster, Special Forces Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Air Assault Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge and the Parachutist Badge.

He is survived by his wife and parents.

http://www.soc.mil/UNS/Releases/2013...130603-02.html

[PRB]

RIP Chief,
Strength and Honor

[Dusty]

Prayers out to the family

[Doc Diego]

RIP Brother. Prayers to your family.

[booker]

Rest in Peace, Chief.

[tim180a]

RIP Brother...

[JJ_BPK]

RIP Chief, Vaya con Dios..

[gator5]

Sean is one of the most outstanding Green Berets that had a direct impact on any success I have had as a Detachment Commander or a Green Beret for that matter. The Regiment has lost a truly great Warrior and he will be sorely missed. RIP Brother, Strength and Honor, De Oppresso Liber.

[Eagle5US]

WO1 Sean Mullen, former 18D, was killed here when his NTV struck an IED on 2 Jun. His team mates worked furiously for more than 40 minutes prior to DUSTOFF arriving in order to try and save his life. His injuries were too great and it was his time.

For the rest of the world, save for his friends (both here and back in the States) - and of course his family...his sacrifice somehow no longer rates even as below the fold, back page news.
A small blurb in a hometown paper. A mention of "US Soldier killed in Afghanistan" on the ticker under a well manicured anchorperson spewing meaningless minutes about some gay sports icon, Lindsay Lohan lunacy or Justin Bieber fashion trend.

This was a good man by all who knew him. A solid "dirty boots soldier" who did things the right way, the SF way.
If the Nation will no longer recognize it's true heroes then let us recognize, and honor, their memory.

Thank you for your service Sean. Rest well Brother.

[Utah Bob]

Damn! Rest in honored glory Brother.

[Sohei]

Rest in Peace, WO1 Mullen!

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice! You will not be forgotten.

My sincerest condolences to his family, friends, teammates, and all here who knew him personally.

[Red Flag 1]

Rest In God's Peace, WO Mullen.

[tonyz]

RIP WO Mullen.

Prayers out to family and friends.

"Any nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.“
- President Abraham Lincoln

[jbour13]

RIP Sir

[JMART5]

Rest In Peace Brother. Prayers out to family and friends.