Peter Bergen : A battle-hardened colleague says McRaven reminds him of the comic book superhero Captain America , while another says he `` is reputed to be the smartest SEAL that ever lived . The Trump administration is considering a plan to send as many as 5,200 troops into Syria in the coming weeks, according to U.S. officials familiar with internal discussions, part of an effort by President Donald Trump's national He says 9/11 led to renewed interest in using SEALs , other special forces . Bergen : Weekend 's operations show Obama 's continued support for special forces . 2009 rescue of U.S. merchant captain from pirates impressed Obama , he says .
Peter Bergen : The Trump administration is considering a plan to send as many as 5,200 troops into Syria in the coming weeks, according to U.S. officials familiar with internal discussions, part of an effort by President Donald Trump's national He says 9/11 led to renewed interest in using SEALs , other special forces . Bergen : Weekend 's operations show Obama 's continued support for special forces . 2009 rescue of U.S. merchant captain from pirates impressed Obama , he says .