Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) (IDW/SW) Christian Michael Pike

 Chief Petty Officer Christian Michael Pike, 31, of Peoria, Arizona died March 13 in Landstuhl, Germany as a result of combat related injuries sustained on March 10 while conducting stability operations in Maiwand District, Afghanistan. He was assigned to West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare Support Activity ONE. 

 

Cross posted from the Captain's blog.

 

For a roll of Navy Cryptologist killed since the beginning of the Cold War, see my Memorial Day post from 2009.  Unfortunately, I have to keep adding names. Rest in Peace shipmates.