Kevin Lacz

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kevin Lacz
Occupation	Combat Medic
Date Of Birth	Dec 26, 1981(1981-12-26)
Age	43
Birthplace	Meriden
Country	United States
Birth City	Meriden
Horoscope	Aquarius

Kevin Lacz Biography

Kevin Lacz is one of the most popular and richest Combat Medic who was born on December 26, 1981 in Meriden, Meriden, United States. Lacz was born in Meriden, Connecticut, where he lived until the age of 12, at which point he moved to Middlefield, Connecticut. He attended Xavier High School in Middletown, Connecticut, an all-male private Catholic school, graduating in

2000. He enrolled at James Madison University in 2000 to pursue a career in medicine.

In 2006, Lacz deployed to Ramadi, Iraq with Charlie Platoon, Task Unit Bruiser. The work he did as a platoon sniper and medic contributed to his task unit becoming the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. Lacz personally conducted numerous sniper overwatches, direct action missions, raids, and tribal engagements in support of the effort to halt the spread of violence through Ramadi. For his actions on his 2006 deployment, including acquiring numerous enemy kills and braving enemy fire to carry a fallen comrade to safety, Lacz was awarded a Bronze Star Medal with a Combat ‘V.’

In 2008, Lacz returned to Iraq, this time as a member of Delta Platoon. Joining Chris Kyle for another deployment, his focus was the Iraqi border with Syria and the interception of foreign fighters trying to infiltrate the country.

Upon completing his enlistment, Lacz was honorably discharged from the Navy. He returned to Connecticut and enrolled at the University of Connecticut with the intention of continuing his career in medicine. He graduated magna cum laude with a degree in political science in 2011 and began the application process for physician assistant school. In 2012, Lacz moved his family to Winston-Salem, North Carolina to pursue his Masters of Medical Sciences at Wake Forest University. He graduated in August 2014.

Because of his close working and personal relationship with Chris Kyle, Lacz was asked to contribute to his autobiography, American Sniper, through interviews. Kyle also discussed Lacz frequently when referencing the 2006 and 2008 deployments (as “Dauber”), laying the groundwork for Lacz’s involvement in the production. He was hired to provide SEAL technical advising for the film. Bradley Cooper also convinced Clint Eastwood to allow Lacz to audition for the role of “Dauber,” after which he was cast to play himself.

Kevin Lacz Net Worth

Kevin Lacz is one of the richest Combat Medic from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kevin Lacz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 claimed the life of a good friend’s father, Lacz decided to leave school in favor of the military. A SEALs poster on the wall at a Navy recruiter’s office inspired Lacz to enlist in the Navy with orders for Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL school (BUD/S).

He started BUD/S Class 245, but suffered a back injury that forced him to roll back to the next class. He went on to graduate with BUD/S Class 246 in 2003. As a Hospital Corpsman, Lacz also attended 18-D Special Operations Combat Medic School at Fort Bragg before checking into SEAL Team 3 in Coronado, California. Soon after, he attended Army Sniper School and returned to Charlie Platoon where he began preparing for his 2006 deployment with Chris Kyle, Jonny Kim, Marc Alan Lee, Ryan Job, Jocko Willink and Mike Monsoor (who was in the same Task Unit, but from Delta Platoon).

Kevin “Dauber” Lacz is a United States Navy SEAL veteran who served two tours in the Iraq War. His platoon’s 2006 deployment to Ramadi has been discussed in several books, including Dick Couch’s The Sheriff of Ramadi, Jim DeFelice’s Code Name: Johnny Walker, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin’s Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win and Chris Kyle’s New York Times best-selling autobiography, American Sniper. Lacz’s presence in the book led to his involvement in the production of and eventual casting in the Clint Eastwood- directed Oscar-winning biopic of the same name (starring Bradley Cooper).

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Facts & Trivia

Kevin Ranked on the list of most popular Combat Medic. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kevin Lacz celebrates birthday on December 26 of every year.

Top Facts about Kevin Lacz

1. Kevin Lacz is a former US Navy SEAL.
2. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
3. Lacz was awarded the Silver Star for valor.
4. He co-authored “American Sniper” with Chris Kyle.
5. Lacz is also an actor, appearing in “American Sniper.”
6. He has spoken at various events and conferences.
7. Lacz is a graduate of the University of North Florida.
8. He currently works as a physician assistant.
9. Lacz is married with children.
10. He continues to support veteran causes and organizations.

Who is the black Navy SEAL in American Sniper?

(Photo courtesy Warner Bros.) Two years ago, former Special Warfare Operator 1st Class (SEAL) Kevin Lacz was working as a technical adviser on the movie “American Sniper” when director Clint Eastwood asked him if he’d like to play himself, recreating his 2006 Iraq deployment alongside then-SO1 (SEAL) Chris Kyle.

Where does Kevin Lacz live?

Lacz enjoys using his past experiences to facilitate his work in medicine and charity. His past military service influences him greatly as he seeks to actively support service members and veterans in his community. Kevin lives in Florida with his wife, Lindsey, and two young children.

Is Jocko Willink's character in American Sniper?

In 2006, during Operation Iraqi Freedom Jocko was deployed to the Iraqi town of Ramadi with SEAL Team THREE as commander of Task Unit Bruiser. This is when Willink fought alongside Chris Kyle, the SEAL portrayed in the movie, American Sniper. Sniper is a specialized school that guys go to.

Why do Navy SEALs put their trident on a casket?

The badges are the badges SEALs (aka: Special Warfare Insignia or SEAL Trident) earn when they graduate from BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) and become full fledged SEALs. To nail them into the coffin by hand is a complete sign of respect to a fallen comrade.

What was put on top of Chris Kyle's casket?

In 2006, Lacz served for four years with the film’s hero Chris Kyle, played by Cooper on screen, and the two shared an unbreakable bond. The film ends with footage of Kevin at Kyle’s memorial service where each SEAL pinned their trident onto Chris’s casket.