William Mcraven

Sealed Up, But Not Sealed Over: The Osama bin Laden Raid at 1

William Bradley | Posted 05.01.2012

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William Bradley

The daring raid that took down Osama bin Laden was a triumph of American arms, satisfying retribution for al Qaeda's attacks on New York and Washington. But it points up the many mistakes we've made and continue to make in the wake of 9/11.

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It's Rambo Time: Covert Ops Drives Pentagon Strategy

Danny Schechter | Posted 04.16.2012

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Danny Schechter

These units like Special Forces, Delta Force, SEALs, and Rangers often operate outside the chain of command and, as they become institutionally stronger, tend to dominate military decision-making.

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Special Forces on Steroids

Michael Brenner | Posted 04.16.2012

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Michael Brenner

More military capability equates to more security for the United States. This precept is so deeply embedded in our minds that no one sees a need to state it. Yet it may be false.

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Time's Bad Pick

Ward Carroll | Posted 02.17.2012

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Ward Carroll

There was only one right pick for 2011's Person of the Year, one centered on the singularly most significant event of the year.

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US Special Operations Commander Defends Afghanistan Night Raids

AP | By PATRICK QUINN | Posted 02.10.2012

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KABUL, Afghanistan -- The U.S. Special Operations commander who directed the operation that killed Osama bin Laden defended the unpopular night raids ...

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Inside The Covert Group That Killed Bin Laden

National Journal | Marc Ambinder | Posted 07.13.2011

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Before the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound earlier this week, President Obama had experience monitoring a white-knuckles counterterrorism operation...

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The Man Who Took Down Bin Laden: A Journalism Major

Posted 07.04.2011

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The man whose team took down Osama bin Laden is a 1977 graduate of the University of Texas-Austin. His degree from the school? Journalism. William H....

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