Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Mark T. Carter died December 11, 2007 serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Carter, 27, of Fallbrook, CA; assigned to Tactical Development and Evaluation Squadron 2, Virginia Beach, VA; died Dec. 11 in Balad, Iraq, as result of enemy action while conducting combat operations.

Carter is survived by his father, Tom; mother, Cindy; three brothers and four sisters.