Originally from Manheim, PA, Cooper joined the US Navy in 1987 specifically to become a US Navy Seal. Following BUD/S graduation in 1988, Mr. Cooper reported to SEAL Team 2, with which he completed three deployments to include Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM. In 1993, Mr. Cooper was selected for the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. From 1994 to 2012, he completed dozens of deployments, both in and out of major theaters of war. He has led extensively in combat at the Team, Troop, Squadron and Command level, and has executed missions spanning the full gamut of Naval Special Warfare capabilities. From September 2009 to September 2011, Mr. Cooper served as the Command Master Chief (the senior SEAL Operator and principal advisor to the Commanding Officer) of the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. He is one of only fourteen SEALs to ever hold this position. During his tenure, the Naval Special Warfare Development Group successfully executed some of the most significant Special Operations missions in the history of the U.S. Military. For his distinguished service, Mr. Cooper was awarded numerous unit and personal awards, to include a Silver Star, 6 Bronze Stars with “V” devices, 2 Distinguished Meritorious Service Medal, 2 Meritorious Service Medals, 3 Presidential Unit Citations and numerous other joint and individual awards.

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