The Navy SEALs are to undergo a major transition to refocus on their sea mission, and to rid the force of toxic leaders after a string of scandals. One of the most infamous was the arrest of Navy Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher on war crimes charges. Navy Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher was arrested on war crimes charges that included murder of an Islamic State militant captive. He said the Navy´s special operations forces have been focused on counterterrorism operations but now must begin to evolve beyond those missions. Navy leaders also chafed as Navy SEALs broke away from their 'quiet professional' ethos, publicizing their participation in the raid into Pakistan that killed Osama bin Laden, the al-Qaida leader responsible for plotting the 9/11 attacks.

Source: Daily Mail April 28, 2021 15:09 UTC