Relentless Strike

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Since September 11, one organization has been pivotal in America's military response, turning the tide against al-Qaida in Iraq, killing key figures like Bin Laden and Zarqawi, rescuing Captain Phillips, and capturing Saddam Hussein. Its commander has the capability to direct cruise missile strikes and conduct special operations globally. This narrative unveils the inside story of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), a secret military entity that has transformed counterterrorism over the past decade by integrating intelligence and operational expertise for high-profile missions. JSOC encompasses the military's elite special operations units, including Delta Force, SEAL Team 6, and the 75th Ranger Regiment, along with secret aviation and intelligence units. For the first time, the book reveals the high-stakes meetings in war rooms from the Pentagon to Iraq and the intense operations conducted from an MH-60 Black Hawk to Delta Force's Pinzgauer as they approach their targets. Through exclusive interviews, reporter Sean Naylor shares insights into how an organization originally designed in the 1980s for limited missions evolved post-9/11 to become the military's foremost weapon in the fight against terrorism and continues to adapt today.