The hunt for the most wanted terrorist in the world has ended, and there is no surprise in the fact that this end was brought about with the assistance of the elite Navy SEALs. While it may be an operation that could have come from a Hollywood flick, this is, in fact, the real deal.
A feature on the Navy Times shared that the operation that resulted in the demise of Osama bin Laden was carried out by SEAL Team Six, based on information provided by officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. The military, however, has not confirmed this information. In true SEAL tradition, there will be no brandishing of weapons and bragging through photos with painted faces; the SEALs do not publicly claim credit for such successes.
It is said that units from SEAL Team Six had dropped into the high-walled compound in Pakistan where bin Laden was staying. The operation was conducted early Monday morning local time, with the SEALs reportedly sliding down ropes into the compound.
Rear Adm. Edward Winters, the head of the Navy SEALs, has sent a congratulatory e-mail to his forces – but this was accompanied by a warning to keep information in the strictest confidence: “Be extremely careful about operational security… The fight is not over.”
The elite SEAL unit is officially known as the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, or DEVGRU. They consist of only a few hundred forces, and are based in Dam Neck, Virginia. They are part of a special operations brotherhood who dubs themselves as “the quiet professionals.”
The identities of its commanding officers have not been revealed, in order to provide them and their families with protection from possible retaliation by militant groups.
May 3rd, 2011 - 5:02 pm
Way to go Seal Team Six! Keep up the fantastic work! The nation is grateful.
Thank you.
May 3rd, 2011 - 5:45 pm
Thank You and God bless you
May 3rd, 2011 - 8:43 pm
I thank you and pray that you all know the Lord Jesus as he will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13:5
May 3rd, 2011 - 9:46 pm
Good Job Guys, you did it, you nailed this bastard and put him exactly where he belongs. You are the Best!!! Thanks for your service. Fellow Americans all over appreciate what you have done and wish you well always.
Joe Loe
May 4th, 2011 - 6:19 am
Good Job Guys , you got that f*cker !! Keep up the good work !
G v Goozen Netherlands
May 4th, 2011 - 8:52 am
Team 6 was UDT TEAM 6 The original Frogamn Started in the early 40′s Before they were called SEALS My Grandfather was one of them his name is on a plack in the museum in Florida. I am very proud of Team 6 They are all very special men that we owe our deep love and thanks to for keeping us safe.
May 4th, 2011 - 11:06 am
great work guys, unsurpassed skills, and pride. Thats why you are ‘the best’ hunters, love ya all.
May 4th, 2011 - 6:23 pm
Excellent job, US Navy Seal Team 6!!! Um, do you guys have a fan club? If so, can I join?
May 4th, 2011 - 7:18 pm
Good job guys!!!
May 4th, 2011 - 9:40 pm
all my love for the unspeakable courage of you. words cannot express the love and admiration.
thank you, thank you, thank you, isn’t enough
you guys rock!!!
May 5th, 2011 - 5:22 am
If Navy Seals is that good, why is Bin Laden dead and not captured???
May 5th, 2011 - 11:44 am
Nicely done gentlemen. Nicely done INDEED.
I wish there was a way I could get all of your team to visit my workplace….If you could withstand a pat on the back from us all.
Thank you very very much.
May 6th, 2011 - 9:00 am
I’d really like Obama to share death pics for all people on the planet, so everyone will understand how such things gonna end for em
May 8th, 2011 - 4:54 pm
Thank you Navy Seals Team 6,so proud of you and proud to be an American.Be safe and God be with you.
May 13th, 2011 - 12:46 am
So very proud of those brave & fearless Americans who took down a worthless horrible thing! bin laden does NOT deserve to be considered as a human being! It & it’s family deserve to die! I would love to take out the gentlemen & his family out for a 5 star dinner!
June 12th, 2011 - 4:17 am
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August 8th, 2011 - 10:33 am
Just as applause is food for an actor. Adoration is the applause for a warrior. Honor and Glory to U all. and without the words that I’m sure we still memorize
-Invictus
Semper SEAL
August 8th, 2011 - 10:39 am
Where can I get the new DEVGRU patch. I was TAT-6, (MOB_6)ST vi was the 3rd SEAL TEAM. That’s where Dick got the idea from.
CTI-2 ‘Khaaml”