Navy identifies SEALs presumed dead in Houthi weapons interdiction

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The U.S. Navy released the identities of the two SEALs who are presumed dead after being reported missing at sea during a nighttime seizure of a vessel transporting Iranian weapons to the Houthis.

Navy Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Christopher J. Chambers, 37, and Navy Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Gage Ingram, 27, were reported missing during the U.S. seizure on the night of Jan. 11. They were declared dead on Sunday after a 10-day extensive search that covered more than 21,000 square miles.

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