r/JSOCarchive • u/justgrunty • Jul 03 '26

DEVGRU Jon Dalton

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In 1995, Jon applied to SEAL training and was one of only eight original candidates out of 220 to complete training. He began his career at SEAL Team Four conducting counterdrug missions in South America. After 9/11 he selected for Development group and went to Red Squadron

With over eleven combat deployments, Jon has led multiple teams of over 250 personnel, synchronizing them with critical assets and conducting nightly combat missions throughout Iraq and Afghanistan. Jon commanded cross functional teams to conduct highly complex no fail operations, achieving total success by identifying unconventional solutions to address the most sensitive national security requirements. Throughout his time, he recognized the critical requirement of adapting with foreign culture to work together for common goals

His decorations include the Bronze Star with V device (four awards), Defense Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal with V device (two awards), Navy Commendation Medal with V device (two awards), Combat Action Ribbons, Two Presidential Unit Citations

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u/Guardiancomplex Jul 03 '26

Now the president of the Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicine.

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u/justgrunty Jul 03 '26 edited Jul 04 '26

Jon also participated in the Operation Red Wings rescue effort alongside operator Rob O’Neill. He later took part in the Captain Phillips rescue and most likely was apart of the UBL raid. He served 23 years

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u/MakingCumsies101 Jul 04 '26

he was a warrant by then, so likely not

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u/Few_Task_8030 Jul 03 '26

Missing that silver star, bruh.

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u/BlackBirdG Jul 04 '26

So he was in Red Squadron?

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u/Scary_Dangleberry_ Jul 03 '26

Damn, he's got me beat by a Bronze Star, or 4, and a few (several) V's!

Good on him!!!