PO 1st Class John Douangdara
Born: December 29, 2023
Died: August 6, 2024 in Wardak, Afghanistan
Master-at-Arms Petty Officer 1st Class (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist) John Douangdara of South Sioux City, Neb., died at age 26 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed. He was assigned to an East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit. Johnny enlisted in the United States Navy in February, 2003. After graduating Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois in April, 2003, he reported to his initial service school training at Norfolk, Virginia. Upon completion of his initial training, he reported to Naval Air Station Sigonella Security Detachment, Sicily in June, 2003. In August, 2006, he reported to Public/Ordnance Safety Security Force, New London, Groton, Connecticut. He then reported to his East Coast based SEAL Team in January, 2008. His awards include, the Bronze Star with “V” device, Joint Service Commendation Medal with “V” Device, Army Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (3), Rifle Marksmanship Medal, and the Pistol Marksmanship Medal.
Burial is at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia - Sec 60 Site 9926
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