Just a minor comment. “Elite of the elite” is extremely relative to the one making the assertion. Green Berets, Rangers, Force Recon and pretty much every guy in Delta Force is just as elite as any SEAL. And this deification of them is disturbing. I have known a few in my day and they dont all speak 5 languages, dodge bullets matrix-style, and leap tall buildings. Some of them drink too much beer. Some smoke too much. And they certainly are not above temptation. One SEAL was kicked out a few years ago for stealing a knife (search FR). Another was bounced out for disrespecting a superior officer.
That said, I do believe these particular SEALs are getting the raw end of the deal.
Navy Seals captures the most wanted terrorist in Iraq and gives him a bloody lip. I tell that is just horrible.
Are we there to win this war or not!