Richard Marcinko | |
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 Marcinko's official portrait, 1978 | |
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| Born | November 21, 1940 Lansford, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 25, 2021 (aged 81) Fauquier County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1958–1989 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Commands | SEAL Team 2 SEAL Team 6 Red Cell |
| Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (4) Navy Commendation Medal (2) Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry |
| Alma mater | Auburn University at Montgomery U.S. Naval Postgraduate School |
| Other work | CEO of SOS Temps, Inc. and Red Cell International |
Richard Marcinko (November 21, 1940 – December 25, 2021) was a U.S. Navy SEAL commander and Vietnam War veteran. He was the first commanding officer of SEAL Team Six. After retiring from the United States Navy, he became an author, radio talk show host, military consultant, and motivational speaker.