Brian J. Seek

By zthanson, 9 December, 2022
First Name
Brian
Middle Name
J.
Last Name
Seek
Birthdate
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Rank
Colonel
Service Branch
Air Force
Date Captured
Date Repatriated
Pre Capture Image
Man in a decorated U.S. Air Force uniform.
PreCapture Description

Brian Seek was commissioned a Second Lieutenant through the Air Force ROTC program at Arizona State University on February 12, 1970, and went on active duty beginning March 3, 1970. Lieutenant Seek completed Undergraduate Navigator Training at Mather AFB, California, in January 1971, and F-4E Phantom II Combat Crew Training at George AFB, California, in August 1971. His first assignment was as an F-4E Weapon Systems Officer with the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Korat Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, from October 1971 until he was forced to eject over North Vietnam and was taken as a Prisoner of War while flying his 170th combat mission on July 5, 1972.

Post Release Image
Man wearing a plaid collared shirt.
Post Release Description

Captain Seek was released during “Operation Homecoming” on March 29, 1973. He then received an Air Force Institute of Technology assignment to complete the Pre-Dental Program at Arizona State and then the Dental Program at the University of Alabama until he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in June 1978. Captain Seek went through General Practice Dental Residency at Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona, and then served as a Dental Officer, Chief of the Restorative Dentistry Section, and later as Officer in Charge of a Dental Clinic at Mather AFB, California. His next assignment was as Base Dental Surgeon at Laughlin AFB, Texas, followed by service as Assistant Base Dental Surgeon at Bitburg AB, West Germany. Colonel Seek next served as Base Dental Surgeon at England AFB, Louisiana, and then at Luke AFB, Arizona, until his retirement from the Air Force on February 1, 1995. After his retirement from the Air Force, Brian worked for the State of Arizona from 1995 to 2005, with his final duty being as the Dental Program manager for the Department of Juvenile Corrections. Brian and Gail were married in April 1970 and have four children together-Stephanie, Daniel, Renee, and Alison.

Honors, Citations, and Commendations
  • Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
  • Bronze Star
  • Prisoner of War Medal
Additional Asset 1
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Asset 1 Caption
Graphic of the Dental Corps Seal
Passed away before release
Post Release