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    Hunting bin Laden: How the mission went down

    by Mike Allen - May. 2, 2011 10:57 AM
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    The helicopter carrying Navy SEALs malfunctioned as it approached Osama bin Laden's compound at about 3:30 p.m. ET Sunday, stalling as it hovered. The pilot set it down gently inside the walls, then couldn't get it going again.

    It was a heart-stopping moment for President Barack Obama, who had been monitoring the raid in the White House Situation Room since 1 p.m., surrounded by members of his war cabinet.

    "Obviously, everyone was thinking about Black Hawk Down and Desert One," a senior administration official recalled.

    The SEALs disembarked.

    "The assault team went ahead and raided the compound, even though they didn't know if they would have a ride home," an official said.

    The special forces put bombs on the crippled chopper and blew it up, then lifted off in a reinforcement craft just before 4:15 p.m., capping an astounding 40 minutes that gave the United States a tectonic victory in the 10-year war on terror touched off by 9/11.

    "The world is safer. It is a better place because of the death of Osama bin Laden," Obama said at the White House Monday.

    The sick chopper turned out to be a tiny wrinkle in an astounding military and intelligence triumph. Bin Laden was shot in the face by the SEALs during a firefight after resisting capture.

    Bin Laden's body was taken to the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, and he was buried in the North Arabian Sea overnight - less than 12 hours after the raid, officials said. DNA from the remains provided certain confirmation that bin Laden was dead. He was 54.

    Here's how the world's most-hunted man was vanquished, as recounted by senior administration officials:

    Contrary to the intelligence community's long-held belief that bin Laden was in a lawless "no man's land" on the Pakistani border, bin Laden had been hiding in a three-story house in a one-acre compound in Abbottabad, about 35 miles north of Islamabad, the Pakistani capital. Officials describe it as a relatively affluent community, with lots of residents who are retired military.

    "Bin Laden was living in a relatively comfortable place: a compound valued at about $1 million," a senior U.S. official told POLITICO. "Many of his foot soldiers are located in some of the remotest regions of Pakistan and live in austere conditions. You've got to wonder if they're rethinking their respect for their dead leader. He obviously wasn't living as one of them."

    Officials described the raid as the culmination of years of highly advanced intelligence work that included the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), which specializes in imagery and maps, and the National Security Agency (NSA), the "codemakers and codebreakers" who can covertly watch and listen to conversations around the world.

    On June 2, 2009, just over four months into his presidency, Obama had signed a memo to CIA Director Leon Panetta stating "in order to ensure that we have expanded every effort, I direct you to provide me within 30 days a detailed operation plan for locating and bringing to justice" bin Laden.

    In the biggest break in a global pursuit of bin Laden that stretched back to the Clinton administration, the U.S. discovered the compound by following one of the terrorist's personal couriers, identified by terrorist detainees as one of the few al Qaeda couriers who bin Laden trusted.

    "They indicated he might be living with and protecting bin Laden," a senior administration official told reporters on a midnight conference call. "Detainees gave us his nom de guerre, or his nickname, and identified him as both a protégé of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the mastermind of September 11th, and a trusted assistant of Abu Faraj al-Libbi, the former number three of al Qaeda who was captured in 2005."

    Officials didn't learn the courier's name until 2007. Then it took two years to find him and track him back to this compound, which was discovered in August 2010.

    "It was a "Holy cow!" moment," an official said.

    The compound had been relatively secluded when it was built in 2005 - on the outskirts of the town center, at the end of a narrow dirt road.

    "In the last six years, some residential homes have been built nearby," an official said on the call. "The main structure, a three-story building, has few windows facing the outside of the compound. A terrace on the third floor . . . has a seven-foot privacy wall. . . . [T]he property is valued at approximately $1 million but has no telephone or Internet service connected to it."

    Everything about the compound signaled that it was being used to hide someone important.

    "It has 12- to 18-foot walls topped with barbed wire," the official said. "Internal wall sections - internal walls sectioned off different portions of the compound to provide extra privacy. Access to the compound is restricted by two security gates, and the residents of the compound burn their trash, unlike their neighbors, who put the trash out for collection.

    For all their suspicions, U.S. officials never knew for sure that bin Laden was inside.

    The White House's original plan had been to bomb the house, but Obama ultimately decided against that.

    "The helicopter raid was riskier. It was more daring," an official told POLITICO. "But he wanted proof. He didn't want to just leave a pile of rubble."

    Officials knew there were 22 people living there, and Obama wanted to be sure not to kill civilians unnecessarily. So he ordered officials to come up with an air-assault plan.

    The SEALs held rehearsals of the raid on April 7 and April 13, with officials monitoring the action from Washington.

    As the real thing approached, daily meetings were held of the national security principals, chaired by National Security Adviser Tom Donilon, and their deputies, chaired by John Brennan, the president's counterterrorism adviser.

    Over the past seven weeks, Obama had chaired numerous National Security Council meetings on the topic, including ones on March 14, March 29, April 12, April 19 and April 28.

    "In the lead up to this operation, the President convened at least 9 meetings with his national security Principals," a senior administration official e-mailed reporters. "Principals met formally an additional five times themselves; and their Deputies met 7 times. This was in addition to countless briefings on the subject during the President's intelligence briefings; and frequent consultations between the [White House National Security Council], CIA, [Defense Department] and Joint Staff. The President was actively involved in reviewing all facets of the operation."

    At an April 19 meeting in the Situation Room, the president approved the air assault as the course of action. He ordered the force to fly to the region to conduct it.

    Last Thursday, just after his East Room announcement that Panetta would succeed Robert Gates as Defense Secretary, the president held another meeting in the Situation Room, and went through everyone's final recommendations.

    Obama didn't announce his decision at the meeting, but kept his counsel overnight.

    In the White House Diplomatic Room at 8:20 a.m. on Friday, before flying down to view tornado destruction in Alabama, Obama informed Donilon that he was authorizing the operation. Also attending the meeting were Brennan, White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and Deputy National Security Adviser Denis McDonough.

    Donilon signed a written authorization to Panetta, who commanded the strike team. Donilon convened a principals' meeting at 3 p.m. to finish the planning.

    The raid was scheduled for Saturday, the day when Obama and most of the West Wing was due at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. But weather pushed it to Sunday.

    Top West Wing staff worked most of the day on the operation. Senior national-security officials stayed in the Situation Room beginning at 1 p.m.

    The official's e-mail gave this account of Obama's day: "2:00pm the President met with the Principals to review final preparations. . . . 3:32pm the President returned to the Sit Room for an additional briefing. . . . 3:50pm the President first learns that UBL was tentatively identified. . . . 7:01pm the President learns that there's a 'high probability' the HVT [high-value target] was [bin Laden]. . . . 8:30pm the President receives further briefings."

    In the Situation Room, the president was surrounded by Daley, Donilon, McDonough, Gates, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, and others.

    Panetta was at CIA headquarters, where he had turned his conference room into a command center that gave him constant contact with the tactical leaders of the strike team.

    With the team still in the compound, the commander on the ground told a remote commander that they had found bin Laden.

    Applause erupted in Washington.

    Three other adult males were killed with bin Laden, officials said.

    "We believe two were the couriers and the third was bin Laden's adult son," an official said on the call. "There were several women and children at the compound. One woman was killed when she was used as a shield by a male combatant. Two other women were injured."

    U.S. forces took photographs of the body, and officials used facial-recognition technology to compare them with known pictures of bin Laden.

    It was him.

    At 11:35 p.m., Obama stepped into the East Room and told the world: "Justice has been done."



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    President Barack Obama's nine-minute address on the death of Osama bin Laden

    Good evening. Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, and a terrorist who's responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children.

    It was nearly 10 years ago that a bright September day was darkened by the worst attack on the American people in our history. The images of 9/11 are seared into our national memory -- hijacked planes cutting through a cloudless September sky; the Twin Towers collapsing to the ground; black smoke billowing up from the Pentagon; the wreckage of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where the actions of heroic citizens saved even more heartbreak and destruction.

    And yet we know that the worst images are those that were unseen to the world. The empty seat at the dinner table. Children who were forced to grow up without their mother or their father. Parents who would never know the feeling of their child's embrace. Nearly 3,000 citizens taken from us, leaving a gaping hole in our hearts.

    On September 11, 2001, in our time of grief, the American people came together. We offered our neighbors a hand, and we offered the wounded our blood. We reaffirmed our ties to each other, and our love of community and country. On that day, no matter where we came from, what God we prayed to, or what race or ethnicity we were, we were united as one American family.

    We were also united in our resolve to protect our nation and to bring those who committed this vicious attack to justice. We quickly learned that the 9/11 attacks were carried out by al Qaeda -- an organization headed by Osama bin Laden, which had openly declared war on the United States and was committed to killing innocents in our country and around the globe. And so we went to war against al Qaeda to protect our citizens, our friends, and our allies.

    Over the last 10 years, thanks to the tireless and heroic work of our military and our counterterrorism professionals, we've made great strides in that effort. We've disrupted terrorist attacks and strengthened our homeland defense. In Afghanistan, we removed the Taliban government, which had given bin Laden and al Qaeda safe haven and support. And around the globe, we worked with our friends and allies to capture or kill scores of al Qaeda terrorists, including several who were a part of the 9/11 plot.

    Yet Osama bin Laden avoided capture and escaped across the Afghan border into Pakistan. Meanwhile, al Qaeda continued to operate from along that border and operate through its affiliates across the world.

    And so shortly after taking office, I directed Leon Panetta, the director of the CIA, to make the killing or capture of bin Laden the top priority of our war against al Qaeda, even as we continued our broader efforts to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat his network.

    Then, last August, after years of painstaking work by our intelligence community, I was briefed on a possible lead to bin Laden. It was far from certain, and it took many months to run this thread to ground. I met repeatedly with my national security team as we developed more information about the possibility that we had located bin Laden hiding within a compound deep inside of Pakistan. And finally, last week, I determined that we had enough intelligence to take action, and authorized an operation to get Osama bin Laden and bring him to justice.

    Today, at my direction, the United States launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability. No Americans were harmed. They took care to avoid civilian casualties. After a firefight, they killed Osama bin Laden and took custody of his body.

    For over two decades, bin Laden has been al Qaeda's leader and symbol, and has continued to plot attacks against our country and our friends and allies. The death of bin Laden marks the most significant achievement to date in our nation's effort to defeat al Qaeda.

    Yet his death does not mark the end of our effort. There's no doubt that al Qaeda will continue to pursue attacks against us. We must -- and we will -- remain vigilant at home and abroad.

    As we do, we must also reaffirm that the United States is not -- and never will be -- at war with Islam. I've made clear, just as President Bush did shortly after 9/11, that our war is not against Islam. Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader; he was a mass murderer of Muslims. Indeed, al Qaeda has slaughtered scores of Muslims in many countries, including our own. So his demise should be welcomed by all who believe in peace and human dignity.

    Over the years, I've repeatedly made clear that we would take action within Pakistan if we knew where bin Laden was. That is what we've done. But it's important to note that our counterterrorism cooperation with Pakistan helped lead us to bin Laden and the compound where he was hiding. Indeed, bin Laden had declared war against Pakistan as well, and ordered attacks against the Pakistani people.

    Tonight, I called President Zardari, and my team has also spoken with their Pakistani counterparts. They agree that this is a good and historic day for both of our nations. And going forward, it is essential that Pakistan continue to join us in the fight against al Qaeda and its affiliates.

    The American people did not choose this fight. It came to our shores, and started with the senseless slaughter of our citizens. After nearly 10 years of service, struggle, and sacrifice, we know well the costs of war. These efforts weigh on me every time I, as Commander-in-Chief, have to sign a letter to a family that has lost a loved one, or look into the eyes of a service member who's been gravely wounded.

    So Americans understand the costs of war. Yet as a country, we will never tolerate our security being threatened, nor stand idly by when our people have been killed. We will be relentless in defense of our citizens and our friends and allies. We will be true to the values that make us who we are. And on nights like this one, we can say to those families who have lost loved ones to al Qaeda's terror: Justice has been done.

    Tonight, we give thanks to the countless intelligence and counterterrorism professionals who've worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome. The American people do not see their work, nor know their names. But tonight, they feel the satisfaction of their work and the result of their pursuit of justice.

    We give thanks for the men who carried out this operation, for they exemplify the professionalism, patriotism, and unparalleled courage of those who serve our country. And they are part of a generation that has borne the heaviest share of the burden since that September day.

    Finally, let me say to the families who lost loved ones on 9/11 that we have never forgotten your loss, nor wavered in our commitment to see that we do whatever it takes to prevent another attack on our shores.

    And tonight, let us think back to the sense of unity that prevailed on 9/11. I know that it has, at times, frayed. Yet today's achievement is a testament to the greatness of our country and the determination of the American people.

    The cause of securing our country is not complete. But tonight, we are once again reminded that America can do whatever we set our mind to. That is the story of our history, whether it's the pursuit of prosperity for our people, or the struggle for equality for all our citizens; our commitment to stand up for our values abroad, and our sacrifices to make the world a safer place.

    Let us remember that we can do these things not just because of wealth or power, but because of who we are: one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

    Thank you. May God bless you. And may God bless the United States of America.



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    After 10 years, did we gain anything? Will anything be different??

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    Well, the dude was a figure head and someone who with his name alone generated a lot of recruits. Maybe more important he was a huge financier for them. He used a lot of his own money the dude was filthy rich and country's paid him to stay away as well. I think as time passes we will see some change. He was the dude that brought the problems all over the globe. Most the terrorist are or were local staying in certain countries dealing with local fights. This dude brought it global and hopefully now his network will crumble. I know one thing he cannot be replaced. His following and reputation was from way back when it was Russia over there. So a broke terrorist is not an effective one. Without the money to pull the job off and support there family's when they die I think there recruitment will began to fade once the anger over his death fades. We might see a surge because of his death but I think it will fade fast especially because the money well will most likely dry up pretty quick. If you think his family will allow his money to continue to go to the movement well, its doubtful. IMO

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    Quote Originally Posted by cico7 View Post
    After 10 years, did we gain anything?
    We didn't give up.

    If someone murders your brother/mother/father/sister/aunt/uncle/etc/etc, would you not be happy if they were brought to justice? Or after 10 years would you say "oh well, its been a while", even if that person was actively taunting you and releasing propaganda solely focused on bringing more pain & suffering to you?

    That's what we gained. We got that *******.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt_ View Post
    We didn't give up.

    If someone murders your brother/mother/father/sister/aunt/uncle/etc/etc, would you not be happy if they were brought to justice?
    Or after 10 years would you say "oh well, its been a while", even if that person was actively taunting you and releasing propaganda
    solely focused on bringing more pain & suffering to you?

    That's what we gained. We got that *******.
    Don't miss understand my question. It is just a question. I wanted to know what everyone thought. I am far away from the
    towers and no one I know was injured in the attack. I know a few people that have been to the middle east. But that's it.
    I want to know what we gained.

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    I didn't misunderstand. That's just what i thought we gained... my questions were rhetorical, not aimed at you.

    (Edit: basically just another way of saying that we showed there is no statute of limitations for what he did. Sends a message that when we say "we will never forget", we actually mean it. My rhetorical questions were just a way of saying that with a bit more focus... like if someone mugged me for $100 but i was otherwise fine, after 10 years i wouldnt want to be bothered. But if someone attacked/killed friends or family, i'd be happy seeing that person being taken down anytime during the rest of my life.)
    Last edited by Matt; 05-06-2011 at 09:24 AM.

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    Cool Matt. Your last statement pretty well sums it up...
    That's what we gained. We got that *******.
    I do not want anyone to think my question somehow negates the value of the operation or
    the lives lost to OBL or organization.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cico7 View Post
    Cool Matt. Your last statement pretty well sums it up...

    I do not want anyone to think my question somehow negates the value of the operation or
    the lives lost to OBL or organization.
    I don't think your question did that at all man. Were better off without him even if it is in the long run. It also shows others terrorists and country's we wont give up and we will come get you no matter where you are.

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    Here's the coup de gras:

    New York man trades GETOSAMA license plate for GOTOSAMA

    updated 5/4/2011 5:05:23 PM ET

    NEW YORK — A retired New York City sergeant who won a court battle to secure his "GETOSAMA" vanity license plate said on Wednesday he's trading it for "GOTOSAMA" to mark the U.S. killing of Osama bin Laden.

    "It's my way of saying thank you to the troops and everything they sacrificed in order to bring this about," said Arno Herwerth, 46, of Hauppauge.

    Herwerth in 2007 first got a license plate reading "GETOSAMA" out of irritation that the Al Qaeda leader was still at large after the September 11 attacks.

    "I was trying to bring awareness," he said. "I was getting frustrated over the years with that murderer getting away with it and not being captured."

    But the state initially declined to give him the vehicle plate because it could be deemed as "derogatory to a particular ethnic group." Herwerth took legal action shortly thereafter and won the right to get the plate.

    After Sunday's announcement that U.S. forces shot and killed bin Laden in Pakistan, Herwerth on Monday tried to secure a plate reading "GOTOSAMA." A computer error on the state's Department of Motor Vehicle's site initially prevented him from doing so but now there are no barriers to getting the plate, said DMV spokeswoman Jackie McGinnis said.

    "He has since been in touch with our office and he's going to get his plates," she said. "There should be no problem with it."

    Herwerth said he was toying around with the idea of getting a license plate saying "GETGADFY" referencing Muammar Gaddafi, Libya's brutal dictator, but will probably stick with his new Osama one for now.
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