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Didn’t the SEALS command just come down hard on this sort of grandstanding?

SEALs told to avoid limelight as ex-SEAL talks to TV

The Oct. 31 letter from Rear Adm. Brian Losey and Force Master Chief Michael Magaraci to Naval Special Warfare sailors stresses that they should strive for the respect of their colleagues, not public acclaim. The Tampa Tribune first reported about the letter Sunday.

“At Naval Special Warfare’s core is the SEAL ethos,” according to the letter, which the Navy Times obtained. “A critical tenant of our ethos is ‘I do not advertise the nature of my work, nor seek recognition for my actions.’ Our ethos is a life-long commitment and obligation, both in and out of the service. Violators of our ethos are neither teammates in good standing, nor teammates who represent Naval Special Warfare.”