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Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) candidates attempt to pass the surf zone in an inflatable boat during training at Naval Special Warfare Center in Coronado, Calif., May 20, 2020.

Navy SEALs to shift from counterterrorism to global threats

The Navy’s special operations forces have been focused on counterterrorism operations but now must begin to evolve beyond those missions.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

19 months ago

In this 2012 photo made available by the U.S. Navy, a squad of Navy SEALs participate in special operations urban combat training at an undisclosed location.

SEAL Team 6 rescues American hostage in Nigeria

No troops were injured in the successful hostage rescue mission.

By Howard Altman

2 years ago

Navy SEAL convicted in attempted catfishing case

He'll spend 30 days in the brig.

By Courtney Mabeus

3 years ago

For SEALs, it’s back to regulation haircuts and uniform inspections

Stung by a string of scandals, on Tuesday Naval Special Warfare commander Rear Adm. Collin Green issued a four-page “back to basics” directive designed to shore up shoddy conduct, restore moral accountability and create better leaders.

By Carl Prine

3 years ago

Sexting, salacious snapshots: Inside SEAL Team 6′s spoofing scandal

It's the latest imbroglio to embarrass the SEALs, the elite special operators once lauded as “silent professionals” who eschewed the shenanigans that snagged headlines.

By Mark D. Faram and Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

A ‘Sewing Circle’ of SEALs and a chief fighting to clear his name

A panel composed mostly of Marines with combat experience will decide the fate of the 19-year-veteran charged with murder, attempted murder and conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline for posing with the corpse for photographs.

3 years ago