Eric Greitens

About

Decorated Navy SEAL who became the award-winning author and CEO of The Mission Continues, which was founded to support veterans and their families.

Before Fame

He was deployed four times on missions in the War on Terror. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star medals, among other decorations.

Trivia

He published a book of essays and photographs about humanitarianism and a memoir of his days in the military service, which also laid out his personal philosophy.

Family Life

He married wife Sheena Elise Chestnut in 2011.

Associated With

He appeared on several news programs and on The Colbert Report, where he talked about his nonprofit organization and his intensive military training.