The United States Navy SEALs (Sea, Air, Land) have been a premier special operations unit since the Vietnam War. SEAL teams operated extensively in coastal areas and rivers of South Vietnam, earning distinction in the Mekong River delta region where there was heavy enemy activity. Since 9/11, the SEALs have played a vital role in the War on Terror, conducting numerous missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Here are five surprising facts about the U.S. Navy Seals.
