Washington, D.C. (Sept. 13, 2006) - Secretary of the Navy, Dr. Donald C. Winter presents the Navy Cross to the wife of Sonar Technician 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson during a ceremony at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 13. Petty Officer Axelson was killed during a mission to locate a high value anti-coalition militia leader in Asadabad, Afghanistan in June 2005. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley