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Matthew Gene "Axe" Axelson (June 25, 1976 – June 28, 2005) was an enlisted United States Navy SEAL who was awarded the U.S. Navy's second highest decoration, the Navy Cross and the Purple Heart, for his actions during the War in Afghanistan.
Navy SEAL Matthew Axelson was just 29 when he was killed in Afghanistan in the aftermath of the harrowing mountaintop battle captured in Lone Survivor. In telling the story of that extraordinary fight, Luttrell made legendary a cadre of brave warriors, including one special hero: Matthew Axelson.
27. Sept. 2023 · Learn about the life, training, and sacrifice of Matthew Axelson, a Navy SEAL who died in Afghanistan in 2005. Discover how he was honored, how his story inspired a book, and how he influenced the SEAL community and beyond.
6. Jan. 2014 · Matt Axelson was one of the four SEALs who died in a 2005 firefight with Taliban forces in Afghanistan. He was shot in the head and killed by a rocket-propelled grenade while trying to protect his team leader, Michael Murphy.
28. Juni 2005 · Learn about the life and heroism of Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson, who died in Afghanistan in 2005 while fighting al Qaeda. See his awards, contributions, and memorials on the Navy SEALs website.
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Have you ever heard of Operation Red Wings or the name Matthew Axelson? Let his heroic story of courage and sacrifice in the face of danger introduce you to Matthew Axelson, a Navy SEAL who died while serving during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan.
Matthew Axelson was a Navy SEAL who died in a firefight with anti-coalition militia in Afghanistan in 2005. He received the Navy Cross posthumously for his extraordinary heroism and self-sacrifice in the Global War on Terror.
