A tragic incident occurred during a free-fall parachute training exercise in Arizona, leading to the death of a US Navy SEAL, Chief Special Warfare Operator Michael Ernst. He was pronounced dead at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix following the mishap at an airfield in Marana. The cause of the accident is under investigation, and further comments on the tragedy are pending the completion of a report.
Rear Adm. Keith Davids, the leader of Naval Special Warfare Command, expressed condolences to the Ernst family. Ernst, who was part of a Naval Special Warfare East Coast-based unit at the time of the accident, had joined the Navy in 2009 and became a member of the SEAL community three years later.
Throughout his military career, Ernst received several honors, including a Silver Star, a Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and three Combat Action Ribbons for his valor and combat service in various theaters of war. Adm. Keith Davids praised Ernst as an exceptional teammate and dedicated NSW Sailor who selflessly mentored his peers in facing challenging national tasks.
Ernst is survived by his wife and two children, aged 5 and 2.
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