Dennis Chalker
| Dennis Chalker | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Denny, Snake |
| Born |
July 28, 1954 Mantua, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1971-1998 |
| Rank | Command Master Chief Petty Officer |
| Other work | CEO of DSC Inc. and Director of Operations for GSGI, author |
Dennis Chalker is a retired Navy SEAL, inventor and author who has written six books about the United States Navy SEALs.
Chalker began his military service with the U.S. Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne Division. Upon discharge he tried his hand at a few civilian jobs and found them less than challenging. Chalker then joined the United States Navy and became a Navy SEAL, ultimately attaining the rank of Command Master Chief Petty Officer. He served as Command Master Chief of Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWC BUD/S) and retired as an E-9.
Chalker initially served with SEAL Team One but was hand-selected by Commander Richard Marcinko to become a plankowner of the Navy's first dedicated counter-terrorist unit, SEAL Team Six. As a member of SEAL Team Six, he participated in Operation Urgent Fury in the US Invasion of Grenada. His team reached then Governor General Paul Scoon's mansion and held it for an entire day while being attacked by a force of Grenadians and Cubans.
As a SEAL, Chalker saw action in Haiti (recounted in his book One Perfect Op), El Salvador, and Panama.
When Marcinko was tasked to select members for a new unit to test security at US Naval bases against the threat of terrorism, he once again chose Chalker as one of the founding members. This unit was called Red Cell.
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