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Recently, I've been involved in various discussions about the strategic, tactical and operational levels of war. For many, these terms are essentially synonymous, but in the military they each have distinct meanings. In a nutshell: Strategy is the formulation of overarching national objectives.

Almost everyone knows about the legendary toughness of the Navy SEALs.

They've heard about the infamous Hell Week in SEAL training, during which cold, wet and sleepless recruits are stressed to the edge of human limits on the sands of Coronado.

Reporting from Coronado, Calif. -- The Navy SEALs who ended the pirate-hostage drama off Somalia with three deadly sniper shots began their training on a strip of the beach known as the Silver Strand.

U.S. raids on pirate bases in Somalia shouldn't be the next step to protect shipping.

It costs as much as $500,000 to train a U.S. Navy SEAL - and the commandos just proved they're worth every penny.

Elite Special Forces undergo years of grueling training to become the country's go-to guys in tight spots.

Vice Admiral William Gortney, Commander of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet, told journalists at the Pentagon a decision was made to shoot after the pirates were spotted pointing an AK-47 into the back of Captain Phillips.

One pirate tale ended Easter Sunday, yet more are sure to come.
Guess we'll see you flying again off Somalia soon, Jolly Roger.

And this is news - did Mr. Obama pull the trigger?
Mark

The secretive US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has revealed the data-handling features it would like to see on its planned new fleet of mini submarines for use by elite US Navy frogman-commandos.

Retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell won the Navy Cross for heroism as the only survivor of a 2005 attack in Afghanistan that killed his men.