The History Of The Navy SEAL Trident

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anthony Walker

Popular Mechanics: Understanding “The Budweiser”: The History of the Navy SEAL Trident

The Navy’s sea commando force has its own unique insignia for decades.

* The Trident is a gold pin that identifies U.S. Navy SEALs and has become the center of a controversy involving Edward Gallagher.
* The pin is filled with meaning, including everything from the eagle to the pistol.
* The pin is also known by other nicknames, including "Chicken on a Fork" and "The Budweiser."

The U.S. Navy’s SEAL commando force is arguably the most famous elite force on the planet. Trained in warfare on land and sea, SEALs have fought continuously since 9/11 in places like Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria—and likely places the general public won’t know about.

The symbol of the SEALs is the Trident, a gold pin identifying the wearer as part of a select group of those who have endured SEAL training and are certified special warfare operators.

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WNU Editor: A lot of history and symbolism behind this insignia.