On February 4th, 2022 Navy SEAL recruit Kyle Mullen was reported dead at Sharp Coronado Hospital after his Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) class had completed Hell Week, part of the first phase of BUD/S. After an investigation, it was determined that the 24-year-old recruit had died of acute pneumonia. According to the investigative report, the … Continue reading Navy Expands Medical Protocols in Order to Improve Safety During BUD/S