Fred Kolberg – WAROPS®

Fred Kolberg, retired U.S. Navy SEAL and special operations medic (18D SEAL medic), specialized in combat medicine and excelled as a Vertical Assault Master, Expert Marksman, Helicopter Rope Suspension Training Master (HRST), Tactical Field Operator, Weapons Training, Surveillance Detection, Counter Surveillance, Combat Swimmer, Underwater Demolition, Underwater Search & Rescue, Close Quarters Battle (CQB) and many other combat skills. Fred retired from the SEAL teams in 2003 after serving his country for 21 years. Upon his retirement, Mr. Kolberg worked for the State Department, deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan where he served as Team Leader. Following his multiple deployments to the Middle East, Mr. Kolberg was instrumental in establishing a working model for Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS) training for the Navy and was hand-picked by the Navy to create a training program for Riverine Warfare instruction. He is married and resides in Virginia Beach with his family.