History of UDTs and SEAL Teams 1 & 2

The Coronado Historical Association invites you to a one-of-a-kind event as we delve into the rich History of UDTs and SEAL Teams 1 & 2. Join us as we invite a diverse group of panelists who will each give a unique perspective on their individual experiences to honor the 40th anniversary of SEAL Team 1 & 2. More information on the individual panelists to come.

Member ($15 each)

Non-Member ($20 each)

Important Registration Information: Capacity is limited and reservations are required. No walk-ins will be admitted.

If you have any questions please email us or call (619) 435-7242.

PANELIST BIO'S

CAPTAIN Dan’l Steward, USN (Ret)

CAPTAIN Dan’l Steward, USN (retired) was born and raised in Eureka, CA. Matriculating to the US Naval Academy, he graduated in 1974 with a degree in mechanical engineering. After 2+ years as a Surface Warfare Officer homeported on a destroyer out of San Diego and deploying to WESTPAC, he received orders to BUD/S. Graduating with Class ’95 in 1978, he reported to SEAL Team ONE. He was to serve three times at this command — as platoon commander, Executive Officer, and in 1990, Commanding Officer. Other assignments included SEAL Team TWO; Exchange Officer to the Special Boat Squadron, UK; on the Staff of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; and independent duty. Retiring in 1994, CAPT Steward spent 10 years in the private sector before returning to Naval Special Warfare where he spent the next 17 years supporting special activities, strategic concepts, and innovation. Dan’l holds a Master’s Degree from the Naval War College, has been published several times in Naval Proceedings, has been married for 41+ years to his wife, Amy, and has a grown daughter.

COMMANDER Roger Clapp, USN (Ret)

CDR Roger Clapp, USN (Retired) was born in Rye, New York. Following graduation from Mount Union College and Officer Candidate School in 1968, he was commissioned an Ensign. Reporting to Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, he graduated with Class 47 in 1968 and reported to SEAL Team ONE. Subsequent tours included two tours to Vietnam. CDR Clapp earned a master's Degree in Operations Management while in uniform and retired with 22 years in Naval Special Warfare. After leaving the Navy, he worked at Lockheed Martin and Home Depot prior to serving as the Naval Special Warfare Historian. Living in Coronado and active in several service and volunteer groups, Roger and his wife, Christine, raised three sons, and have five grandchildren.

COMMANDER Donald Crawford, USN (Ret)

Commander Donald C. Crawford, USN (Retired) was born in 1946 in Batavia, New York. Enlisting in the Navy in December 1966, he completed boot camp in San Diego in June 1967 and immediately reported to the Underwater Demolition Team Replacement Activity (UDTRA) for training. Graduating with Class 42 in December 1967, Seaman (SN) “Crawdad” was assigned to SEAL Team ONE and completed three combat tours to Vietnam and two additional WESTPAC deployments. Following a tour as a BUD/S instructor, he graduated from the University of San Diego in January 1977 and, following Officer Candidate School, was commissioned an Ensign in September 1977. As an officer, Crawdad’s assignments included UDT TWELVE; Naval Amphibious School, SEAL Team ONE [3 tours], Naval Special Warfare Group ONE, Special Operations Command, Europe, and Naval Special Warfare Command. He deployed to Operation DESERT STORM and completed three more WESTPAC deployments prior to his retirement in 1997. Commander Crawford's awards include the Silver Star, Bronze Star with combat "V", and Purple Heart. Commander Crawford and his wife of 42 years, Leslie, have two sons and reside in Coronado.

CAPTAIN Joseph Quincannon, USN (Ret)

Born in Portland, Maine, CAPTAIN Joseph Quincannon, USN (Retired) graduated from Providence College, completed Officer Candidate School, and was commissioned an Ensign in March 1968. Completing Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL [BUD/S] training with Class 47, “CAPT Q” reported to SEAL Team ONE and deployed twice on combat tours to Vietnam. His 28-year career included duty in SEAL and UDT Teams [plankowner and Commanding Officer of SEAL Team Three], Commodore, Naval Special Warfare Group ONE; and service on the staffs of BUD/S, Naval Inshore Warfare, Amphibious Group ONE, the Chief of Naval Operations, Commander Seventh Fleet, Naval Special Warfare Command, and US Special Operations Command. A graduate of the Naval War College, CAPT Quincannon‘s awards include the Silver Star, Defense Superior Service Medal, and Legion of Merit. He and his wife of 51 years, Alana, are the proud parents of three children and have four grandchildren.

Mrs. Alana Quincannon

Military junior and navy wife, Alana Milton Quincannon, was born in Minneapolis Minnesota. Her father, a Navy hospital corpsman, and her mother, a Navy practical nurse, both served in WWII. Alana graduated in 1971 from San Diego State University with a degree in Journalism. She met the love of her life, Joe Q, during his SEAL Team training, and they married in Coronado in 1972 after he returned from his second combat tour. Together the Quincannon family endured nearly twenty moves, taking them to Okinawa, the Philippines, San Diego, Washington DC, Japan, and Florida. As a SEAL wife, Alana fostered the ability to switch gears every couple of years—working as a teacher, Aerobics instructor, real estate agent, Garden Club President, Nordstrom salesperson extraordinaire, and managing her own pearl import business for nearly a decade. Her most important job, however, was raising three strong military juniors. Alana unabashedly enjoys reminiscing about being the Commanding Officer’s wife and serving as lead planner for Command events. She cherishes the friendships and lifelong bonds built with SEAL wives and still spends time with these ladies in retirement. Behind every good man (SEAL)…

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