Kyle J. Milliken

Kyle J. Milliken

Virginia Beach - Navy Special Warfare Operator Senior Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Kyle J. Milliken, 38, of Falmouth, Maine, died May 5, 2017 in East Africa of wounds sustained during combat operations.

He was assigned to an East Coast based Naval Special Warfare unit.

Kyle enlisted in the U.S. Navy in July 2002. On December 12, 2002, he entered Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training in Coronado, CA. After nine months of the most grueling and demanding training in the military, he graduated in September 2003. He served in East coast-based Naval Special Warfare units throughout his career.

Kyle was a highly decorated combat veteran with numerous awards and 10 deployments. His awards include the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) for heroic actions in combat.

Additional awards include Bronze Star Medal with Valor (5); Purple Heart Medal; Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Joint Service Commendation Medal (2); Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Valor; Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal; Joint Service Achievement Medal; Navy and Marine Crops Achievement Medal (3); Combat Action Ribbon (3); Presidential Unit Citation (3); Good Conduct Medal (4); National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal (4); Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and numerous other personal and unit decorations.

Kyle was an amazing father, husband, son, brother, and friend, whose passion for life was contagious. His sharp wit and magnetic personality made lasting impressions on everyone he met. Kyle was highly competitive in all aspects of his life. He displayed incredible talent as a dedicated warrior, yet he stayed grounded through his faith, family and teammates. Kyle's captivating presence and colorful storytelling regularly had an entire room in hysterics. He was the cornerstone of his family, friends, and team and will be profoundly missed.

Kyle is survived by his wife, two children, father, mother, brother, and countless other family, friends and teammates.

The Milliken Family would like to extend their gratitude to the community for their support and prayers.

Services for Kyle will be held privately in the near future. Kyle will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends have set up a fund for Kyle's children where donations can be made To donate: All In All The Time http://aiatt.org/donate/

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