The secret team that killed bin Laden

[headhuntersix]

http://www.nationaljournal.com/whitehouse/the-secret-team-that-killed-bin-laden-20110502

From Ghazi Air Base in Pakistan, the modified MH-60 helicopters made their way to the garrison suburb of Abbottabad, about 70 miles from the center of Islamabad. Aboard were Navy SEALs, flown across the border from Afghanistan, along with tactical signals, intelligence collectors, and navigators using highly classified hyperspectral imagers.
 
After bursts of fire over 40 minutes, 22 people were killed or captured. One of the dead was Osama bin Laden, done in by a double tap -- boom, boom -- to the left side of his face. His body was aboard the choppers that made the trip back. One had experienced mechanical failure and was destroyed by U.S. forces, military and White House officials tell National Journal.
 
Were it not for this high-value target, it might have been a routine mission for the specially trained and highly mythologized SEAL Team Six, officially called the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, but known even to the locals at their home base Dam Neck in Virginia as just DevGru......

[headhuntersix]

Fucking awsome...good job Bush...good job Barry.

[Roger Bacon]

I was watching some news channel last night, and a guy from the military said we would likely never know the men who were behind this raid.

Why is that? 

[Soul Crusher]

Not to be political - but I wish Obama would have flown Bush in to be next to him when he gave that statement.   Would have really made a huge impact.  

[Roger Bacon]

I don't know a lot about Pakistan, but did they shit when they saw these foreign helicopters flying in or is that normal?

[headhuntersix]

Or allowed the military to make the call.

As for the post about how we'll never know the folks who did this. Read the full posted article. Tier one SOF is beyond anything we generally get to see. There is some debate from some folks whether it was DEVGRU or CAG (Delta). JSOC is vast.....with lots of small teams and task forces.

[headhuntersix]

I don't know a lot about Pakistan, but did they shit when they saw these foreign helicopters flying in or is that normal?

Read the article. But we're doing more there month after month. I imagine they don't see upgunned Black Hawks much.

[tu_holmes]

Tier One baby...

I know a couple of those guys from the work they did with us on our last Medal of Honor... You don't fuck with those cats.

[Roger Bacon]

Read the article. But we're doing more there month after month. I imagine they don't see upgunned Black Hawks much.

Just finished it, cool stuff!

[headhuntersix]

Different life entirely. I have a buddy with Task Force Orange..they're an intel gathering unit. They found Pablo Escobar and helped the "Columbian Police"  (DELTA) kill him.

[tu_holmes]

Different life entirely. I have a buddy with Task Force Orange..they're an intel gathering unit. They found Pablo Escobar and helped the "Columbian Police"  (DELTA) kill him.

CIA ground forces... The stories these guys have are unreal... but when you listen to them, you know it's all 100 percent truth. They don't even sit there and act all bad ass, they just get to work.

[headhuntersix]

My next door neighbor who's a Vietnam Vet turned out to be an armorer for the Jaw Breaker guys in Afghanistan . He retired out of FT Bragg and never left the life. He has to be in his late 50's.

[tu_holmes]

My next door neighbor who's a Vietnam Vet turned out to be an armorer for the Jaw Breaker guys in Afghanistan . He retired out of FT Bragg and never left the life. He has to be in his late 50's.

I bet he's got some good stuff in his head... The shit that guy saw... damn.

[headhuntersix]

He also happens to be from Mass. We're going shooting next weekend. Yeah..normal dudes...with balls.

[tu_holmes]

He also happens to be from Mass. We're going shooting next weekend. Yeah..normal dudes...with balls.

No doubt... huge brass balls.

[Fury]

I was watching some news channel last night, and a guy from the military said we would likely never know the men who were behind this raid.

Why is that?  

Because the job doesn't end with the death of OBL for those guys? They don't exist, and for good reason.

My next door neighbor who's a Vietnam Vet turned out to be an armorer for the Jaw Breaker guys in Afghanistan . He retired out of FT Bragg and never left the life. He has to be in his late 50's.

That's pretty awesome.

I'm reading through "Hunting the Jackal" again right now, the memoirs of Billy Waugh. You ever check it out?

[Roger Bacon]

Because the job doesn't end with the death of OBL for those guys? They don't exist, and for good reason.

That's pretty awesome.

I'm reading through "Hunting the Jackal" again right now, the memoirs of Billy Waugh. You ever check it out?

Oh yeah, I didn't consider that.  Seal Team Six and these special op's guy fascinate me.  Anyone recommend any books on the subject?

Blank Spots on the Map by Trevor Paglen was a good book.  Delt with CIA and some other interesting stuff.

[Jadeveon Clowney]

where is google-fu mstr benchmstr to enlighten us on all these happenings?

[Soul Crusher]

A Little More on US Navy SEAL TEAM SIX
Posted on Wednesday, February 08, 2012 4:32:43 AM

This is what the Navy SEAL team looked like
when they went in to get Bin Laden...







Some items of note:
50 caliber sniper on the right. Knee, knuckle and forearm protection. Various plastic/wire ties. Absolute identity denial to protect their families. Free choice of footwear. Fourth from the right has three artillery simulators and CS gas grenades on his belly... He's the 'shock and awe' guy.


Seal Team Six... can you imagine the look on Bin Laden's face when these guys came through the door?








This open letter from a retired USMC colonel received via e-mail:
________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________






Let's be clear on this: OBAMA did NOT kill Bin Laden. An American sailor, who Obama, just a few weeks ago, was debating on whether or not to PAY, did.


In fact, if you remember a little less than two years ago, his administration actually charged and attempted to court-martial 3 Navy Seals from Seal Team Six, when a terrorist suspect they captured, complained they had punched him during the take down and bloodied his nose. His administration further commented how brutal they were. The left were calling them Nazis and baby killers.


Now all of a sudden, the very brave men they vilified are now heroes when they make his administration look good in the eyes of the public. Obama just happened to be the one in office when the CIA finally found the bastard and our sailors took him out. Essentially, Obama only gave an answer. Yes or No, to him being taken out.


This is NOT an Obama victory, but an AMERICAN victory...


Ed Schreiber
Col. USMC (Ret.)
"Semper Fi"

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

A Little More on US Navy SEAL TEAM SIX
Posted on Wednesday, February 08, 2012 4:32:43 AM

This is what the Navy SEAL team looked like
when they went in to get Bin Laden...







Some items of note:
50 caliber sniper on the right. Knee, knuckle and forearm protection. Various plastic/wire ties. Absolute identity denial to protect their families. Free choice of footwear. Fourth from the right has three artillery simulators and CS gas grenades on his belly... He's the 'shock and awe' guy.


Seal Team Six... can you imagine the look on Bin Laden's face when these guys came through the door?








This open letter from a retired USMC colonel received via e-mail:
________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________






Let's be clear on this: OBAMA did NOT kill Bin Laden. An American sailor, who Obama, just a few weeks ago, was debating on whether or not to PAY, did.


In fact, if you remember a little less than two years ago, his administration actually charged and attempted to court-martial 3 Navy Seals from Seal Team Six, when a terrorist suspect they captured, complained they had punched him during the take down and bloodied his nose. His administration further commented how brutal they were. The left were calling them Nazis and baby killers.


Now all of a sudden, the very brave men they vilified are now heroes when they make his administration look good in the eyes of the public. Obama just happened to be the one in office when the CIA finally found the bastard and our sailors took him out. Essentially, Obama only gave an answer. Yes or No, to him being taken out.


This is NOT an Obama victory, but an AMERICAN victory...


Ed Schreiber
Col. USMC (Ret.)
"Semper Fi"

A military tribune of officers is responsible for court martials....not the Justice Dept and he should know that.

[tu_holmes]

A military tribune of officers is responsible for court martials....not the Justice Dept and he should know that.

I didn't know that any members of the US Navy Seals reported to Colonels in the US Marine Corp.

[240 is Back]

Let's be clear on this: OBAMA did NOT kill Bin Laden.

Rush limbaugh, fox news, billo, and plenty of getbiggers would have blamed Obama extensively if the attempt to get OBL was a failure.

its one of those situations where a guy receives no credit when the mission he orders is a success, but would be crucified by the media if the mission was a failure.

Can't win for losing

[The True Adonis]

A Little More on US Navy SEAL TEAM SIX
Posted on Wednesday, February 08, 2012 4:32:43 AM

This is what the Navy SEAL team looked like
when they went in to get Bin Laden...







Some items of note:
50 caliber sniper on the right. Knee, knuckle and forearm protection. Various plastic/wire ties. Absolute identity denial to protect their families. Free choice of footwear. Fourth from the right has three artillery simulators and CS gas grenades on his belly... He's the 'shock and awe' guy.


Seal Team Six... can you imagine the look on Bin Laden's face when these guys came through the door?








This open letter from a retired USMC colonel received via e-mail:
________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________






Let's be clear on this: OBAMA did NOT kill Bin Laden. An American sailor, who Obama, just a few weeks ago, was debating on whether or not to PAY, did.


In fact, if you remember a little less than two years ago, his administration actually charged and attempted to court-martial 3 Navy Seals from Seal Team Six, when a terrorist suspect they captured, complained they had punched him during the take down and bloodied his nose. His administration further commented how brutal they were. The left were calling them Nazis and baby killers.


Now all of a sudden, the very brave men they vilified are now heroes when they make his administration look good in the eyes of the public. Obama just happened to be the one in office when the CIA finally found the bastard and our sailors took him out. Essentially, Obama only gave an answer. Yes or No, to him being taken out.


This is NOT an Obama victory, but an AMERICAN victory...


Ed Schreiber
Col. USMC (Ret.)
"Semper Fi"

Why are Republicans so easily duped?  SERIOUSLY?


http://www.snopes.com/photos/military/sealteamsix.asp

[The True Adonis]

A Little More on US Navy SEAL TEAM SIX
Posted on Wednesday, February 08, 2012 4:32:43 AM

This is what the Navy SEAL team looked like
when they went in to get Bin Laden...







Some items of note:
50 caliber sniper on the right. Knee, knuckle and forearm protection. Various plastic/wire ties. Absolute identity denial to protect their families. Free choice of footwear. Fourth from the right has three artillery simulators and CS gas grenades on his belly... He's the 'shock and awe' guy.


Seal Team Six... can you imagine the look on Bin Laden's face when these guys came through the door?








This open letter from a retired USMC colonel received via e-mail:
________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________






Let's be clear on this: OBAMA did NOT kill Bin Laden. An American sailor, who Obama, just a few weeks ago, was debating on whether or not to PAY, did.


In fact, if you remember a little less than two years ago, his administration actually charged and attempted to court-martial 3 Navy Seals from Seal Team Six, when a terrorist suspect they captured, complained they had punched him during the take down and bloodied his nose. His administration further commented how brutal they were. The left were calling them Nazis and baby killers.


Now all of a sudden, the very brave men they vilified are now heroes when they make his administration look good in the eyes of the public. Obama just happened to be the one in office when the CIA finally found the bastard and our sailors took him out. Essentially, Obama only gave an answer. Yes or No, to him being taken out.


This is NOT an Obama victory, but an AMERICAN victory...


Ed Schreiber
Col. USMC (Ret.)
"Semper Fi"

HAHAHAH The picture YOU posted and BELIEVED to be 100 percent accurate shows a 1:16 scale model of plastic soldiers made by a Malaysian Blogger in October 2009.
HHAHHAHAHAHHHHAHH

And your article is bullshit.  I hope this helps.

[Soul Crusher]

LOL.  I just looked closely at the forearms on some of them.