In Memory OfSO1 Charles H. Keating IV

SO1 Charles H. Keating IV, 31, U.S. Navy, born February 26, 1985, was killed in action on May 3, 2016. Keating was a Special Warfare Operator with SEAL Team 1, deployed for Operation Inherent Resolve. While leading a Quick Reaction Force near Mosul, his unit was attacked by over 100 ISIS insurgents. Keating quickly moved to an exposed position and repelled wave after wave of militants and vehicle-borne suicide bombers until he was struck by enemy small arms fire. For his service, he earned the Navy Cross. Fair winds and following seas, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!