Christopher Scott Kyle was a United States Navy SEAL sniper and author. Kyle served four tours in the Iraq War. With a claim of 160 confirmed kills in combat, he is one of the most prolific snipers in military history. He was awarded one Silver Star and three Bronze Star medals with "V" devices for valor, in addition to three service medals.
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