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The 15 Most Secretive Units in U.S. Military History

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2. SEAL Team Six (DEVGRU)

2. SEAL Team Six (DEVGRU)
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The United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG), commonly known as SEAL Team Six or DEVGRU, is a premier counterterrorism unit within the U.S. Navy. Established in 1980, it operates under the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and is headquartered at Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, Virginia. DEVGRU’s missions include counterterrorism, hostage rescue, and direct action operations against high-value targets. Its existence remains unacknowledged by the U.S. government, with details primarily sourced from former members. (en.wikipedia.org)

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