Latest "Naval Special Warfare Command" stories

U.S. Navy SEAL candidates, participate in "surf immersion" during Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training at the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Center in Coronado, Calif., on May 4, 2020.

Navy SEAL training plagued by pervasive problems, investigation shows

A nearly 200-page Navy report identified widespread failures in medical care, poor oversight and some candidates' use of performance-enhancing drugs.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

13 days ago

Secret SEAL sub suffers secret mishap

The SEAL Delivery Vehicle allided with a fixed object in the Class A mishap, signifying damages of more than $2.5 million.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

7 months ago

3 Navy officers reprimanded in death of SEAL trainee

The death of Seaman Kyle Mullen has triggered a number of changes in how sailors are monitored during the physically and mentally exhausting test.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

8 months ago

Navy identifies SEAL candidate who died after Hell Week test

Seaman Kyle Mullen died on Friday hours after he and his Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUD/S) class wrapped up Hell Week.

By Diana Stancy Correll

16 months ago

Trump tweets that he will overturn recent changes to the Navy SEAL ethos

The change to gender-neutral language reportedly reflects the fact that women can now serve in the elite unit.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Navy SEALs cut ties with museum over Colin Kaepernick video

The commander of the Navy SEALs said the unit will suspend its support of the National Navy SEAL Museum, a nonprofit organization not overseen by the military after videos surfaced online of dogs attacking a man wearing a Colin Kaepernick jersey during a demonstration.

3 years ago