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    Veteran national security reporter covering intelligence and special operations. Send me tips securely on Signal @seth_hettena.11 or via email, shettena (at) protonmail.com. (Profile photo by Greg Bull)

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    Bradley Geary is a retired Navy SEAL captain who served 25yrs. He served on various Teams and most recently commanded SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team ONE and NSW Basic Training Command. He was also featured on the Discovery Channel's BUD/S Class 234.

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