Michael Strange Foundation

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Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Petty Officer First Class Michael J. He attended St.
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Strange was born on June 6, 1986 in Philadelphia. Bartholomew Catholic School in the Wissinoming section of the city. He enjoyed the life of a typical Philadelphia kid surrounded by a loving family and great friends who he stayed close to all of his life. Michael had a great sense of humor and a kind and generous heart. As a little boy he loved spending summers in Rehoboth Beach at his grandmother

s house where he spent his days fishing and crabbing and playing in the pool with his brother and sister. After graduating from North Catholic High School in June of 2004, Michael joined the United States Navy. After basic training in the Great Lakes he reported to the Naval Technical Training Center in Pensacola FL where he attended Cryptologic Technician (Collection) "A" School. He graduated second in his class. His first assignment was Naval Information Operations Command (NIOC) in Hawaii. At NIOC, Petty Officer Strange worked in several high profile signals intelligence gathering offices and became a first line supervisor in charge of multiple analysts. He completed a nine month deployment to Iraq with Seal Team TWO. During this deployment he earned the Expeditionary Warfare qualification. After an arduous screening process, Petty Officer Strange volunteered and was selected for duty at Naval Special Warfare Development Group. After completing the Tactical Direct support course, finishing at the top of his class, he was assigned to TACDEVRON THREE as an Information Operations enabler. While stationed in Hawaii, Michael met his girlfriend. They enjoyed spending time after work surfing and touring the beautiful islands. After completing his tour of duty in Iraq, Michael and his girlfriend moved to Virginia Beach, VA where they made their home with their dog Schmayze. Cryptologic Technician (Collection) First Class Michael Strange was a highly decorated combat veteran with numerous awards, including the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Purple Heart Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, and other campaign and unit decorations. Michael is survived by his proud and loving family, his parents, his brother, sisters and his niece. He is also survived by his grandmother and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, his girlfriend and many close friends.

A lot of photo;s sent to us today they one stands out. This one stands out.
12/25/2025

A lot of photo;s sent to us today they one stands out. This one stands out.

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12/25/2025

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Jesus is the reason for the season. Amen
12/25/2025

Jesus is the reason for the season. Amen

Merry Christmas, praying for all the ones being missed.
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas, praying for all the ones being missed.

Thank you , Steve and his family for this honor. The day we should never forget. 9-11-2001.
12/25/2025

Thank you , Steve and his family for this honor. The day we should never forget. 9-11-2001.

North Catholic 2004, love you son.
12/23/2025

North Catholic 2004, love you son.

New York City SEAL swim. Started by Navy SEAL Bill Brown..
12/23/2025

New York City SEAL swim. Started by Navy SEAL Bill Brown..

Two Gold Star 🌟 fathers @ Michaelstrange.foundation-- Check out our new website.
12/19/2025

Two Gold Star 🌟 fathers @ Michaelstrange.foundation--
Check out our new website.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Prayers for all the families of the fallen.
12/19/2025

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Prayers for all the families of the fallen.

One Day At A Time.
12/10/2025

One Day At A Time.

Aunt Rose with KK in Fishtown.
12/10/2025

Aunt Rose with KK in Fishtown.

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