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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) ��� The Army has the Green Berets, while the Navy is known for the SEALs. Now, an elite branch of the U.S. Marine Corps will officially be known as Raiders.

al-Qaeda's #2 terrorist takes a dirt nap


Al-Qaida confirms US strike killed leader of Yemen affiliate
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CAIRO (AP) ��� Al-Qaida on Tuesday confirmed that Nasir al-Wahishi, its No. 2 figure and leader of its powerful Yemeni affiliate, was killed in a U.S. strike, making it the harshest blow to the global militant network since the killing of Osama bin Laden.

Happy Flag Day. Beautiful to see these flying along my street. This wonderful photo by my buddy Ralph Nelson (respected Hollywood photographer and more) flies in my office.

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In honor of our 1 year Twitterversary this month, here are 5 reasons you should also follow @CIA on Twitter:

5: The comments. Some of our followers have the most entertaining conspiracy theories on the internet. #aliensinthebasement

4: In our second year we are going to ������������������ #���������

3: Who knows, someday we may tweet out the solution to Kryptos...
http://1.usa.gov/1AFNcog

2: You���ll learn more about our rich history & ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things.
http://1.usa.gov/1LXcj6j

1: Or���.maybe we���ll run out of stories and have to tweet cat photos. #CIACat

American Public University's book recommend for Friday. :)


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It's that time again! Are you road tripping to graduation this weekend? Or maybe headed to the beach? Or like me, are you just planning on having a relaxing weekend at home? Well, no matter what you are doing this weekend, take the time to enjoy a good book. Pick up a copy of our #FridayReads pick "Trident's First Gleaming" by @[489168254562891:274:Stephen Templin]. Let us know what you think!

Bruce spotted our book at Navy Exchange in Sasebo, Japan. Still going strong.


Worldwide Book Sightings

The Secret History of SEAL Team 6
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SEAL Team 6, the unit best known for killing Osama bin Laden, has been converted into a global manhunting machine, with limited outside oversight.

SEAL Training #37: Snake Eater and Mud Sucker

One sunny afternoon we practiced immediate action drills (IADs), specifically, how to move and shoot as a SEAL squad of seven or eight men. My squad was made up of the same guys in my boat crew, and Martinez walked the point as we patrolled through the woods. I brought up the rear as assistant patrol leader, a machine gunner in front of me and rear security behind.

���Snake,��� Martinez said, stopping us mid-patrol. ���Dangerous.��� He picked it up from the trail with his bare hands.. [Click link for rest of story]
http://www.stephentemplin.com/blog/seal-training-37-snake-eater-and-mud-sucker

SEALs Marcus Luttrell & Mike Thornton, Chris Kyle's wife Taya, & others joined Rick Perry on stage to launch his presidential run.

"Sometimes your worst self is your best self." I'll have to admit that the knife scene aroused me.




Watch the new trailer for , starring Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams and Taylor Kitsch.