Britt K. Slabinski

Britt Kelly Slabinski (born December 1, 1969) is a retired United States Navy SEAL who received the Medal of Honor on May 24, 2018, for his actions during the Battle of Takur Ghar. He also participated in the highly publicized rescue mission to recover Army PFC Jessica Lynch.

Britt K. Slabinski
Official portrait of SOCM Slabinski in May 2018
Born (1969-12-01) December 1, 1969
Northampton, Massachusetts, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1988–2014
RankMaster chief special warfare operator
UnitU.S. Navy SEALs
  • SEAL Team 4
  • SEAL Team Six
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan Iraq War
AwardsMedal of Honor
Navy and Marine Corps Medal
Bronze Star Medal with V (5)
Relations1 son
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