A Navy SEAL from Highlands Ranch died after sustaining injuries during a training accident in Perris, Calif.
Special Warfare Operator 3rd Class Jason Kortz, 29, was conducting parachute-jump training operations March 18, the Navy said in a news release. An investigation will seek the cause of the accident.
Kortz had earned the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Medal. He was assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group One, based in Coronado, Calif.
"Jason distinguished himself consistently throughout his career," Capt. Todd Seniff, commodore of Naval Special Warfare Group One, said in the news release. "He was the epitome of the quiet professional in all facets of his life, and he leaves an inspiring legacy of natural tenacity and focused commitment for posterity.
"Losing such a promising special operator is a tragedy, not just for his family and the Naval Special Warfare community, but also for this nation, (which) needs men of such uncompromising character in these uncertain times."
Kortz is survived by his wife, parents and brother.
He enlisted in the Navy in October 2012, graduating from boot camp in November of that year. He completed SEAL-qualification training in September 2014.
Special Warfare Operator 3rd Class Jason Kortz, 29, was conducting parachute-jump training operations March 18, the Navy said in a news release. An investigation will seek the cause of the accident.
Kortz had earned the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Medal. He was assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group One, based in Coronado, Calif.
"Jason distinguished himself consistently throughout his career," Capt. Todd Seniff, commodore of Naval Special Warfare Group One, said in the news release. "He was the epitome of the quiet professional in all facets of his life, and he leaves an inspiring legacy of natural tenacity and focused commitment for posterity.
"Losing such a promising special operator is a tragedy, not just for his family and the Naval Special Warfare community, but also for this nation, (which) needs men of such uncompromising character in these uncertain times."
Kortz is survived by his wife, parents and brother.
He enlisted in the Navy in October 2012, graduating from boot camp in November of that year. He completed SEAL-qualification training in September 2014.
A Navy SEAL from Highlands Ranch died after sustaining injuries during a training accident in Perris, Calif.
Special Warfare Operator 3rd Class Jason Kortz, 29, was conducting parachute-jump training operations March 18, the Navy said in a news release. An investigation will seek the cause of the accident.
Kortz had earned the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Medal. He was assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group One, based in Coronado, Calif.
"Jason distinguished himself consistently throughout his career," Capt. Todd Seniff, commodore of Naval Special Warfare Group One, said in the news release. "He was the epitome of the quiet professional in all facets of his life, and he leaves an inspiring legacy of natural tenacity and focused commitment for posterity.
"Losing such a promising special operator is a tragedy, not just for his family and the Naval Special Warfare community, but also for this nation, (which) needs men of such uncompromising character in these uncertain times."
Kortz is survived by his wife, parents and brother.
He enlisted in the Navy in October 2012, graduating from boot camp in November of that year. He completed SEAL-qualification training in September 2014.
Special Warfare Operator 3rd Class Jason Kortz, 29, was conducting parachute-jump training operations March 18, the Navy said in a news release. An investigation will seek the cause of the accident.
Kortz had earned the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Medal. He was assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group One, based in Coronado, Calif.
"Jason distinguished himself consistently throughout his career," Capt. Todd Seniff, commodore of Naval Special Warfare Group One, said in the news release. "He was the epitome of the quiet professional in all facets of his life, and he leaves an inspiring legacy of natural tenacity and focused commitment for posterity.
"Losing such a promising special operator is a tragedy, not just for his family and the Naval Special Warfare community, but also for this nation, (which) needs men of such uncompromising character in these uncertain times."
Kortz is survived by his wife, parents and brother.
He enlisted in the Navy in October 2012, graduating from boot camp in November of that year. He completed SEAL-qualification training in September 2014.
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