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Gotta Watch: Behind the scenes of bin Laden's killing
Top U.S. leaders receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden.
May 3rd, 2011
11:14 AM ET

Gotta Watch: Behind the scenes of bin Laden's killing

The hunt for Osama bin Laden that went on for almost a decade led to a final mission that was completed in a matter of minutes. But how? The mission utilized specialized troops, heavy government coordination and extreme precision. Go behind the scenes of this tactical operation in today's Gotta Watch.

Night of the killing- What really happened the night the U.S. killed Osama bin Laden?  Pentagon correspondent Chris Lawrence takes a close look at the operation that took down one of the world's most elusive and feared terrorist leaders.

When did they know? – The President kept his poker face as other events took place during the days leading up to the successful killing of Osama bin Laden. Senior White House correspondent Ed Henry breaks down the mission from start to finish, showing what was really going on behind closed doors in the White House.

Who are the men of Team Six? – An elite Navy Seal group was hand picked to tackle bin Laden's capture. But just who are the men of Team Six? Learn about this group of highly intelligent men and what it takes to be part of this team.

What's next for al Qaeda? – Will al Qaeda remain a key player in the Islamic extremist movement? Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer and CNN's Fareed Zakaria weigh in. Zakaria says bin Laden's death was a "deadly blow" to the organization. However, Fleisher asserts that the ideology of hatred still exists and al Qaeda will remain strong.

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    October 20, 2011 at 12:31 am | Report abuse | Reply
  2. DarknessOfNight

    All enemies, foreign and domestic. That is my mandate. Not "all media, CNN and twitter."

    You will never believe any proof given to you. Just as you sit in your home and believe that electricity magically shows up at your outlets; and water gets delivered from some far away fantasy place, you'll never acknowledge or understand the work of thousands of civilians that work invisibly to make your world more comfortable; all the little things that you never think about and take for granted. You'll definitely never understand the sacrifices of the brave men and women in uniform and various government agencies who have chosen a life in the shadows to make your world and life safer.

    So, sit comfortably and safely, thousands of miles from any combat action. Miles from every having to place yourself in any danger for the sake of another and continue to spout off enjoying the freedom that was paid for with another's sacrifice, so that you can say and do what you like in a free society.

    You're welcome.

    May 3, 2011 at 12:58 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  3. sam

    man! no respect for the men and women who have died for our country..... i hope u come to ur senses and realise why ur still alive and living in a safe place.... these people shed blood sweat and tears for you!

    May 3, 2011 at 1:23 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  4. Kevin

    Those Bozo's as you call them make it so you can say whatever youw ant, no matter how ignorant or idiotic it is. there was no murder, there was an act of self defense against an agent of destruciton. your welcome to believe whatever you want, but to say such hateful things about our military is just un called for and ignorant.

    May 3, 2011 at 1:32 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  5. renee

    AMEN...well said!!!!!!!

    May 3, 2011 at 1:34 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  6. Yesi

    AND FOR ALL OF THAT, I THANK AND SINCERELY APPRECIATE YOU!!

    May 3, 2011 at 3:59 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  7. Madison

    Brilliant post!

    May 3, 2011 at 4:14 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  8. Susan35

    Darkness of Night. Very well put! Thank you so much for speak for military members and their families. Military brat. Born and raised and married into it and proud of it!

    May 3, 2011 at 4:40 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  9. sarig

    amen!

    May 3, 2011 at 5:07 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  10. AowI

    Thank you for those remarks. Unfortunately some only hear what they want or are so radical they are no different than our enemies. I have a brother in his 80's like that. No one can change them. We can only call them out for what they say. Thanks to Obama and his administration. This Independent thinks he is so refreshing.

    May 3, 2011 at 5:38 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  11. mcdubn

    on the contrary, military personel are just pawns used by private organizations with alot of money.

    May 3, 2011 at 1:44 pm | Report abuse | Reply
  12. DarknessOfNight

    Except this is a 3-dimensional chess match borne of necessity with deadly consequences. it is NO GAME. These "pawns", as you call them, are armed and dangerous. The orders are given, then they are followed, as with any employee. You would not want a military that simply does whatever it wants, whenever it wants, wherever it wants. I assume that you do whatever you want wherever you work and never follow the directives of your boss. Good life you have.

    May 3, 2011 at 3:06 pm | Report abuse | Reply
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