DEVGRU

Osama Bin Laden notorious Al-Qaeda Leader killed during the Operation Neptune Spear

Netflix Explores the Hunt for Osama bin Laden in a New Docuseries

Following the success of American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson and American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing, Netflix is expanding its true crime franchise with a

11 months ago

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GPNVG-18 night vision goggles used by SEAL Team 6 in Operation Neptune Spear (target GERONIMO - Osama Bin Laden) in 2011 (Photo: Pinterest/Navy SEALs)

Barawe Raid: The Failed SEAL Team Six Mission No One Talks About

In the annals of military history, certain operations stand out for their success and the invaluable lessons they impart. One such operation was the Barawe Raid, an audacious attempt by the elite

3 years ago

Missions

Special Operations Team Room

The Special Operations Team Room is a term that designates an ordinary room used by extraordinary men, as some operators like to describe it. So basically it is a room where they

6 years ago

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Delta Force: A mighty, secretive and elite group of warriors (Photo: XY)

Why was DEVGRU chosen over Delta Force for Operation Neptune Spear?

One of the very first things popped into my head after it was revealed that Seal Team 6 (DEVGRU, Development Group) was, in fact, the group that carried out the mission codenamed

8 years ago

Expert Analysis

Who betrayed Navy SEAL Team 6? 2 — U.S. Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopter lands on the rooftop in exfil mission (Photo: Illustration)

The betrayal of Navy SEAL Team 6

On August 6, 2011, tragedy struck the U.S. special operations community when a Chinook helicopter, call sign Extortion 17, was shot down in Afghanistan’s Tangi River Valley. The aircraft carried 38 people,

12 years ago

Opinion

Why was DEVGRU chosen over Delta Force for the Operation Neptune Spear? SEAL Team 6 Gold Squadron — Seal Team 6 (DEVGRU) Gold Squadron after a muddy operation (Photo: Reddit)

SEAL Team 6: America’s Secret Warriors

The SEAL Team 6 (ST6) or DEVGRU is an elite special operations team in the US Navy under the direct command of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). It is a special operation

13 years ago

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