The After-Action Report
Seth Hettena, Bradley Geary, Lori Chapman LongfritzExclusive reporting on naval special warfare and the U.S. intelligence community.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 203 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 3 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
theiceman.substack.comLatest Issues
Inside Camp Nama, JSOC’s Secret Prison
The secret task force at Baghdad’s airport used the same techniques the world later saw at Abu Ghraib, and almost no one has heard of it.
In the wake of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal, the Pentagon and the CIA took turns blaming each other...
Exclusive: Inside a $193 million intelligence fraud
Deeds and permits point to a Virginia consultant who wound up inside a secret program that didn’t exist
In the 1985 spy film The Falcon and the Snowman, Christopher Boyce gets a job through his father at the “Black Vault,” a secure center...
Medal of Honor vs. Medal of Honor
Britt Slabinski runs the society sworn to protect the Medal's honor. In Tampa, he went after the dead airman who saved his team.
As always, to support my reporting and keep it free for everyone, you can become a paid subscriber. Thank you
The CIA Killed Him. The Navy Blamed My Friend.
Newly declassified documents prove my friend former Navy SEAL Dan Cerrillo right about a CIA killing that ended his Navy career. He died three years before he could read them.
As always, to support my reporting and keep it free for everyon...
The Malaysian Operation
A quarter century after 9/11, the record on what the CIA knew about two hijackers before they reached America is still being written.
As always, to support this publication and keep it free for everyone, you can become a paid subscriber. T...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The After-Action Report.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 80 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
SEO Reach
Where The After-Action Report ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 1.5k | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
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)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for The After-Action Report?
You can find recent issues that have been published by The After-Action Report on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does The After-Action Report have?
To see how many people subscribe to The After-Action Report, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in The After-Action Report?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch The After-Action Report as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like The After-Action Report?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact The After-Action Report using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to The After-Action Report?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like The After-Action Report. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact The After-Action Report?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.