Navy SEALs in a water exercise during the first phase of training.U.S.

Using these new diving, swimming, and combat skills, these commandos took part in combat operations such as the liberation of the capital city.

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US Navy Basic Underwater Demolition-SEAL (BUD-S) students wade ashore on an Island during an exercise

The United States Navy Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL) Teams, commonly known as Navy SEALs, are the U.S. Navy's primary special operations force and a component of the Naval Special Warfare Command.

The SEALs …