Pete Wikul, the longest serving Navy SEAL in American History officially retired on September 25, 2009.  Wikul had previously held the title of “Bull Frog.”  This title recognizes an individual who carries the largest amount of cumulative service once they have completed BUD/S Training.  This title is given to this individual regardless of rank.

During his years of service, Pete Wikul held the following commands:

• Underwater Demolition Team TWENTY ONE

• SEAL Team TWO

• UDT/SEAL LANT 106

• SEAL Team ONE

• Underwater Demolition Team ELEVEN

• SEAL Team FIVE

• SEAL Delivery Vehicle TWO

• Special Boat Unit TWENTY

• Naval Special Warfare Center

• Special Boat Unit TWELVE

• SEAL Delivery Vehicle TWO

• Special Operations Command SOUTH

• Office of Naval Intelligence, TRIDENT

• Kennedy Irregular Warfare Center

There is no denying that Pete Wikul is an American Hero and that he was a worthy Navy SEAL who served his country with great respect.  During his retirement ceremony, Pete Wikul passed on the title of Blue Frog to Eric T. Olson.  Wikul had the following to say about Olson when he passed on this title:

“Admiral Olson is the best four-star in the country, the best four-star in the world. He is the best four-star one could ever hope to work for… The man is humble, he’s courageous, and I would follow him anywhere. For me to give him the Bull Frog trophy is one of the highlights of my career.”

Ever so humble, Pete Wikul will be remembered throughout history for his prestigious career and his great service to this Nation of ours.  He is a fine example of what being a Navy SEAL is all about.