IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 748-10
August 20, 2010
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Collin Thomas, 33, of Morehead, Ky., died Aug. 18 during a combat operation in eastern Afghanistan. Thomas was assigned to an east coast-based SEAL team.

For further information related to this release, contact Lt. Arlo Abrahamson at 757-763-2007 or 757-620-3109.