Sonar Technician (STG2) Rick Benjamin, U.S. Navy SEAL, graduated BUD/S class 109 in 1980 and reported to SEAL Team 1. While at SEAL Team 1 he participated in the inaugural Operation Bright Star. Rick was instrumental in implementing Naval Special Warfares current Desert Warfare program. Rick transitioned into the reserves serving with SEAL Team 19 in support of SEAL Team 1, SEAL Team 3, and SEAL Team 5. Rick continued to serve our country with various government agencies until his retirement in 2010, and to this day proudly serves the SEAL community annually at the UDT/SEAL Museum by swimming out the ashes of his fallen Team mates during Muster.