Coverage dated February 5, 2022 to February 7, 2022

Navy investigating death of SEAL candidate after 'Hell Week'

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  1. KVIA El Paso

    Navy SEAL candidate dies and another hospitalized following 'Hell Week' (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Oren Liebermann, CNN A Navy SEAL candidate died Friday and another was hospitalized in San Diego after completing a training phase known as “Hell Week.” Naval Special Warfare Command said in a statement that the cause of the SEAL candidate’s death is currently unknown and is under investigation.

  2. Fox7 Austin

    Navy SEAL candidate dies after Hell Week training (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    The Navy says one Navy SEAL candidate has died and a second is in the hospital after falling ill just hours after they successfully completed the grueling Hell Week test.

  3. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Navy SEAL candidate dies and another hospitalized following 'Hell Week' | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Oren Liebermann, CNN A Navy SEAL candidate died Friday and another was hospitalized in San Diego after completing a training phase known as "Hell

  4. The Guardian

    US Navy identifies Seal candidate who died after ‘Hell Week’ training session (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Kyle Mullen, 44 from New Jersey, died in a hospital on Friday in California, while second sailor is in a hospital in stable condition

  5. KTVB Boise

    Navy says SEAL candidate dies after 'Hell Week' test (opens KTVB Boise)

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    KTVB Boise's feed description

    The sailor's name was being withheld until 24 hours after his family was notified. Another candidate was in stable condition at a California hospital.

  6. NBC Chicago

    Navy Says SEAL Candidate Dies After Hell Week Test (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The Navy says one Navy SEAL candidate has died and a second is in the hospital after falling ill just hours after they successfully completed the grueling Hell Week test that ends the first phase of assessment and selection for Navy commandos

  7. The Hill

    Navy SEAL candidate dies after completing training, second hospitalized (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Two Navy SEAL candidates were sent to a hospital in San Diego on Friday after completing the final training phase, known as Hell Week, and one died, the U.S.

  8. WHAS Louisville

    Navy identifies SEAL trainee who died after ‘Hell Week’ (opens WHAS Louisville)

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    WHAS Louisville's feed description

    Seaman Kyle Mullen, 24, died at a San Diego area hospital on Friday, the Navy said.

  9. Fox News

    Navy identifies SEAL candidate who died after ‘Hell Week’ training (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Navy said Sunday that SEAL candidate Kyle Mullen, 24, of New Jersey, died after completing what’s known as "Hell Week" training in California.

  10. Fox News

    Navy SEAL candidate dead after completing 'Hell Week' training in California (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A Navy SEAL candidate who had just completed what’s known as "Hell Week" at the end of the first phase of BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition) training in Southern California died Friday after falling ill, according to reports.

  11. New York Times

    Seaman Dies After ‘Hell Week’ of SEAL Training, Navy Says (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Kyle Mullen of Manalapan, N.J., was one of two trainees who were hospitalized after completing several days of training outside San Diego.

  12. Insider

    A Navy SEAL candidate died and another was hospitalized after grueling 'Hell Week' training (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    On average, only 25% of SEAL recruits make it through "Hell Week," described as the toughest training in the US military.

  13. Los Angeles Times

    Navy SEAL candidate dies, another hospitalized at conclusion of 'Hell Week' (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Two sailors succumb to unknown sickness hours after grueling training.

  14. The Hill

    Navy identifies SEAL candidate who died after 'Hell Week' (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The Navy confirmed on Sunday the identity of a SEAL candidate who died after completing exhausting and high-intensity training during “Hell Week.”

  15. Delaware Public Media

    The Navy is investigating the death of a SEAL candidate who finished 'Hell Week' (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Kyle Mullen, a 24-year-old, died after completing a 5 1/2-day assessment designed to test SEAL candidates' endurance and mental rigor. A second candidate is in stable condition, the Navy said.

  16. NBC New York

    SEAL Trainee Who Died After ‘Hell Week' Remembered as New Jersey Star Athlete (opens NBC New York)

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    A Navy SEAL candidate who died just hours after completing the grueling Hell Week test was identified Sunday as a 24-year-old sailor who joined the military last year. Seaman Kyle Mullen died at a San Diego area hospital on Friday after he and another SEAL trainee reported experiencing symptoms of a…

  17. BizPac Review

    Navy identifies SEAL candidate who died shortly after completing 'Hell Week' training (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    The U.S. Navy has confirmed the identity of the 24-year-old SEAL candidate who suddenly died after successfully completing 'Hell Week'.

  18. Fox News

    School district honors Kyle Mullen, Navy SEAL candidate who died after 'Hell Week' training (opens Fox News)

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    Responses honor Navy SEAL candidate Kyle Mullen after he died following "Hell Week" training in California.

  19. CBS News

    Navy SEAL candidate who died after Hell Week identified as Seaman Kyle Mullen (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Navy said Seaman Kyle Mullen, of New Jersey, 24, and another aspiring SEAL were hospitalized in San Diego just hours after completing the grueling Hell Week.

  20. Military.com

    Navy Identifies SEAL Trainee who Died After Hell Week (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    A Navy SEAL candidate who died hours after completing the grueling Hell Week test was identified as a 24-year-old sailor who joined the military last year.

  21. Newsweek

    Navy SEAL's 'Hell Week' explained after candidate dies on exercise (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Seaman Kyle Mullen, 24, of New Jersey, died on February 4 just hours after completing the Navy's "Hell Week."

  22. The Hill

    Navy investigating death of SEAL candidate after 'Hell Week' (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The U.S.

  23. Fox News

    Navy opens investigation into SEAL candidate's death during 'Hell Week' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Pentagon press secretary John Kirby confirmed Monday that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been briefed on the death of Kyle Mullen of Manalapan, New Jersey, a 24-year-old Navy SEAL candidate who died after completing what’s known as "Hell Week" training in California.

  24. CBS 8 San Diego

    Navy SEAL BUD/S training: ‘Hell Week’ explained (opens CBS 8 San Diego)

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    CBS 8 San Diego's feed description

    Last Friday, 24-year-old Navy SEAL candidate Kyle Mullen died at the end of "Hell Week."

  25. NBC News

    Navy identifies SEAL trainee who died after ‘Hell Week’ training (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Seaman Kyle Mullen died at a San Diego area hospital on Friday after he and another SEAL trainee reported experiencing symptoms of an unknown illness, the Navy said.

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