#VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Pat Tray

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Pat Tray.

Dedicated to serving the country, Pat served in the Navy for over two decades. He spent 13 years as a member of Navy SEAL Team Six and SEAL Team Two.

As a Navy Special Warfare Operator and decorated combat Veteran, Pat served in more than 60 countries and numerous combat zones, specializing in counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency.

Additionally, he obtained certifications as a qualified instructor in a number of various martial arts styles and special operations tactics. He also utilized his expertise to serve as a combat operations instructor in the military and trained other SEAL teams and Special Forces units.

Pat retired from the Navy in 2001. He is currently the owner of a martial arts school in Virginia.

Thank you for your service, Pat!

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It’s easy to nominate a Veteran. All it takes is an email to newmedia@va.gov with as much of the information as you can put together with some good photos. Visit our blog post about nominating for how to create the best submission.

Graphic By Kierra Willis: Kierra Willis is a Graphic Communication Major at the University of Maryland University College. She currently has an AAS in Graphic Design and Visual Communications.