SEAL Team Two: Missions Beyond Fighting Terrorism

Seal Team Two (ST-2) is one of the original three Navy SEAL teams established in 1962. The team is based in Little Creek, Virginia, and is one of the most decorated units in the US Navy.

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The primary mission of Seal Team Two is to conduct maritime special operations, including:

• Counterterrorism: Conducting operations to counter terrorist organizations and their activities.
• Direct Action: Conducting raids, ambushes, and other offensive operations against enemy targets.
• Special Reconnaissance: Gathering intelligence and conducting reconnaissance behind enemy lines.
• Unconventional Warfare: Conducting guerrilla warfare and unconventional operations against enemy forces.
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  SEAL Team Two: One Of The Three Original SEAL TEAMS Based in Little Creek, VA

  SEAL Team Two, or Task Unit Two, is one of the three primary operational components of the United States Navy's SEALs. The team is based in Little Creek, Virginia, and comprises approximately 300 personnel. Here are some notable members of SEAL Team Two:

  Marc Lee

  • First SEAL to be killed in action in Iraq (2006)
  • He was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his bravery
  • Featured in the book "Service: A Navy SEAL at War" by Marcus Luttrell and James D. Hornfischer

  Jocko Willink

  • Former Commander of SEAL Team Two (2004-2006)
  • Co-author of the book "Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win."
  • Featured in the documentary "The Man Who Would Be King" (2014)

  Leif Babin

  • Former Officer in Charge of SEAL Team Two's Alpha Platoon
  • Co-author of the book "Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win."
  • Featured in the documentary "The Man Who Would Be King" (2014)

  Howard E. Wasdin

  • Former member of SEAL Team Two's Assault Team
  • Awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor for his actions in Somalia (1993)
  • Co-author of the book "SEAL Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden."

Notable Operations

• Operation Urgent Fury (1983): ST-2 participated in the invasion of Grenada and conducted a reconnaissance mission on the island.
• Operation Just Cause (1989): ST-2 played a key role in the invasion of Panama, conducting a series of operations against Panamanian Defense Forces.
• Operation Desert Storm (1991): ST-2 conducted maritime interdiction operations against Iraqi forces during the Gulf War.
• Operation Enduring Freedom (2001): ST-2 deployed to Afghanistan, conducting special operations against al-Qaeda and Taliban forces.

Awards and Decorations

Seal Team Two has received numerous awards and decorations for their bravery and service, including:

• Presidential Unit Citation
• Navy Unit Commendation
• Meritorious Unit Commendation
• Battle "E" Ribbon

Current Status

Seal Team Two continues to conduct special operations worldwide, contributing to the US military's global reach and power.