Navy SEAL and Green Beret Reflect on the Nature of War
This entry synthesizes reflections from former Navy SEAL Tony Cowden and Shawn Ryan on the early 2000s shift in US military focus to Iraq. It highlights the skepticism surrounding the WMD narrative and the personal experiences of young operators entering service during a pivotal geopolitical period. The content touches upon the M4 Carbine and M16 platforms, commonly used by special operations forces.












