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California's Contaminated Ocean Sparks Health Concerns for Navy SEALs • Feb. 14, 2025, 9:56 PM ET (Newsweek)

Navy SEAL was unqualified to lead Tufts lacrosse workout, report finds • Feb. 4, 2025, 3:32 AM ET (NPR)

Navy SEAL who led Tufts workout that hospitalized 9 athletes with rhabdo lacked expertise, review finds • Feb. 2, 2025, 5:17 AM ET (CBS)

Navy SEAL Whose Lacrosse Workout Left Tufts Players Hospitalized Is Called Unqualified • Feb. 1, 2025, 4:08 AM ET (New York Times)

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Also Known As	Navy Sea, Air, and Land
Date	1962 - present
Areas Of Involvement	amphibious warfare
Related People	Jonny Kim

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