Basic Diver Course – Inspirations Wylie, TX

Made Possible By:

Joe Hahn

Joseph spent 14 years in the United States Navy as a Special Operator First Class (SEAL). After completing Basic Underwater Demolition /SEAL training Class 252, he was stationed on a west coast team where he deployed multiple times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) from 2005-2009. In 2009 Joseph Hahn completed rigorous Selection and Training for Naval Special Warfare Development Group where he was assigned to the Special Missions Unit (SMU) NSWTACDEVRON 4. At DEV 4 he deployed multiple times to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and other undisclosed locations worldwide. During these deployments, he was involved in hundreds of capture/kill missions of the top terrorist worldwide, personal security detail for US generals, state officials, and foreign officials alike. Joseph Hahn also conducted multiple advanced special operations which utilized tracking, following, and surveillance on multiple persons of interest. He also developed and coordinated foreign internal defense (FID) training of Iraqi, Afghanistan and other foreign special forces units. Some of his awards include the Purple Heart, Joint Meritorious Service Medal, 3x Navy/Marine Corp Commendation Medal w/Combat V, 2x Combat Action, 2x Presidential Unit Commendation, 2x Joint Unit Commendation, 4x Good Conduct, National Defense Service, Global War on Terror Service, Global War on Terror Deployment, Iraq Campaign, Afghanistan Campaign, 5x Sea Service Deployment, ISAF NATO, Expert Rifle, and Expert Pistol.
During two separate freefall workups for specific missions and deployments, Joseph was catastrophically injured, shattering both his left and right legs individually. Each injury required several surgeries and 8-10 months of recovery time before he was able to return to his unit.

After two more deployments, the extent of his injuries was discovered requiring more surgeries. Unable to fully recover and the combination of several TBI’s from explosions and IED’s overseas Joseph Hahn was medically retired in 2017.

Joseph currently lives in Dallas, TX where he conducts weapons and tactics training for military and law enforcement nationwide.