Heath Michael Robinson bio

Chief Robinson was from Detroit, Michigan. He enlisted in the United States Navy in January, 1996.

He graduated from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois in March, 1996. Chief Robinson completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL School, Coronado California in January, 2000. He served in two West Coast based Special Warfare Units from March, 2000 to April, 2004. He served in four East Coast based Special Warfare Units from April, 2004 to August, 2011.

Chief Robinson’s awards include the Bronze Star Medal (4) three with ‘V’ for valor, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3) two with ‘V’ for valor, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3), Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation (2), Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Good Conduct Medal (5), Navy Fleet Marine Force Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2), Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (6), NATO Medal, Navy Expert Rifleman Medal, Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal.
 

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Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, Rear Admiral Sean A. Pybus, released the following statement:

“ Early Saturday morning, Aug. 6, Naval Special Warfare suffered a tremendous loss of 22 men while conducting critical special operations combat in Afghanistan. They cannot be replaced. We will honor their service and sacrifice, and embrace their families as our own, in this time of immeasurable grief. The outpouring of support and sympathy from the Armed Services, the Government, Communities and the Public is well beyond my ability to properly thank. The Naval Special Warfare Community is deeply humbled and appreciative.

Our NSW men were in company with U.S. Army aircrew, U.S. Air Force para-rescue and combat controllers, and an Afghan security element. We grieve for all of them, and admire their teamwork, commitment and courage. I have great hope for the future knowing that extraordinary men dedicate themselves completely to the idea and the actions of freedom and security, not only for ourselves but for others. We are truly blessed that such men answer a call to military service at the highest levels of professionalism and capability, but also deeply saddened by their loss. In the days and weeks ahead, I would ask for your thoughts, prayers and support for NSW, our Families, the Special Operations Community, and all of our Armed Forces.”
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Insurgents shot down a Chinook helicopter in Eastern Afghanistan on August 6, 2011, killing 30 U.S. service members and eight Afghans, including 22 members of Naval Special Warfare.