Derrick Van Orden
Derrick Van Orden | |
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| Born | September 15, 1969 Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1988–2014 |
| Rank |  Senior chief petty officer |
| Unit |  U.S. Navy SEALs |
| Battles/wars | Bosnian War War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
Derrick F. Van Orden (born September 15, 1969)[1] is an American author, actor, and retired United States Navy SEAL.
As a film consultant, he is best known for his role as "Chief" in the 2012 American war movie Act of Valor.[2][3] His military career included 5 combat deployments and service across multiple SEAL teams. He holds an undergraduate degree from Excelsior College and is a Jurist Doctorate student at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.[4]
After leaving the military, Van Orden co-authored 2015's Book of Man, A Navy SEAL's Guide to the Lost Art of Manhood.[5] He has been a guest on Fox News and Blaze Media to promote his writings and discuss special forces culture and training.
Van Orden is a 2020 Republican candidate in the primary for Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district.[6][7]
Personal life[edit]
Van Orden currently lives on a small hobby farm with his wife Sara. They previously operated a cafe in Butternut, Wisconsin which specialized in locally sourced foods.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Van Orden, Derrick F., 1969-". Library of Congress. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ↑ Derrick Van Orden on IMDb
- ↑ ""The Shit Filter is Full"; So sayeth Derrick Van Orden". Breach Bang Clear. December 31, 2015. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ↑ "Derrick Van Orden - The Rosie Network". Rosie Network. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ↑ "Book of Man, A Navy SEAL's Guide to the Lost Art of Manhood by Derrick F. Van Orden and With Adam Mitchell". Goodreads. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ↑ Zito, Salena (April 17, 2020). "Former SEAL makes it an act of valor to run for Congress". Washington Examiner. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ↑ "Derrick Van Orden". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
- ↑ Carlson, Seth (June 28, 2017). "Retired Navy SEAL opens Butternut Cafe in downtown Butternut". Price County Review. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
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- American male film actors
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- Male actors from Minnesota
- Male actors from Wisconsin
- Military personnel from Minnesota
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- People from Hennepin County, Minnesota
- 21st-century American male writers
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