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June 1, 2025 113 mins
Former United States Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill detailed his storied military career, which culminated in him taking down Osama bin Laden. He described growing up in Butte, Montana, and having goals of getting a scholarship to play basketball. However, a breakup led him to try to join the Marines, but a chance encounter steered him towards the Navy despite his inability to swim.O'Neill overcame that hurdle and eventually joined the Navy SEALs. During his career, Robert O'Neill was involved in multiple missions that became Hollywood films, including "Captain Phillips" and "Lone Survivor." He is most notably credited with being the man who took down Osama bin Laden. To hear more about his missions and the aftermath of his military career, view the full interview above.
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