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Remembering John Faas.
Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) John W. Faas, 31, of Minneapolis enlisted in September 1999, the Navy said. Faas reported to Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training at Coronado, Calif., in April 2000. He joined his East Coast-based SEAL team in July 2001. His decorations include three Bronze Star Medal with ‘V’ device for valor; Joint Service Commendation Medal with ‘V’ device for valor; Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal; Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal; two Combat Action Ribbons; Presidential Unit Citation; Navy Unit Citation; two Good Conduct Medals; National Defense Service Medal; three Afghanistan Campaign Medals; three Iraq Campaign Medals; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; three Sea Service Deployment Ribbons; Rifle Marksmanship Medal and Pistol Marksmanship Medal.