Marcus Luttrell

Marcus Luttrell
Luttrell in 2007
Nickname(s)"Southern Boy"
"The One"
"The Lone Survivor"
Born (1975-11-07) November 7, 1975 (age 49)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Years of service1999–2007
RankPetty Officer First Class
Unit United States Navy SEALs
 • SEAL Team 5
 • SEAL Team 10
 • SDV Team 1
Battles / wars
Awards Navy Cross
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Spouse(s)
Melanie Juneau
(m. 2010)
RelationsMorgan (twin brother)
Other workLone Survivor (2007)
Websitehttps://marcusluttrell.com

Marcus Luttrell (born November 7, 1975) is a retired United States Navy SEAL who received the Navy Cross and Purple Heart for his actions in June 2005 against Taliban fighters during Operation Red Wings in which he was the lone survivor. Luttrell became an SO1 by the end of his eight-year career in the United States Navy.[1]

Luttrell co-hosts After Action, a TV show in which former special operations veterans talk about issues in the United States. Glenn Beck is the executive producer of the show, which airs on TheBlaze.

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