US Navy SEAL Killed In Sunday’s Raid In Yemen Identified As Chief Petty Officer William “Ryan” Owens

By  //  January 30, 2017

William "Ryan" Owens, 36, of Peoria, Illinois

The Navy SEAL killed in a raid targeting senior Al Qaeda leaders in Yemen was identified Monday as Chief Petty Officer William “Ryan” Owens.

(FOX NEWS) – The Navy SEAL killed in a raid targeting senior Al Qaeda leaders in Yemen was identified Monday as Chief Petty Officer William “Ryan” Owens.

“Ryan gave his full measure for our nation, and in performing his duty, he upheld the noblest standard of military service. The United States would not long exist were it not for the selfless commitment of such warriors,” Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said in a statement.

At least three other U.S. service members were injured in the raid. In addition, three service members were hurt in a crash-landing of an MV-22 Osprey sent in to evacuate the wounded, the Pentagon revealed on Monday.

“A lot of female combatants” were part of the resistance the SEALs encountered on the target, Pentagon spokesman Capt. Jeff David told reporters. “Some of the enemy killed in action were female.”

Davis said the women took what he called pre-arranged fighting positions when they came under attack by the Navy SEAL assault force.

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