They are revered as the smartest, bravest and most elite in the American military and yet, there is concern for their safety.
The U.S. government believes there are publications offering money to find out the identities of the Navy SEAL team that killed Osama bin Laden.
During a town hall meeting at Camp Lejeune, N.C., on Thursday, Defense Secretary Robert Gates admitted bin Laden's death has intensified the threat of extreme retaliation against them.
"When I met with the team last Thursday, they expressed a concern about that, and particularly with respect to their families," Gates said.
The Department of Defense is looking into ways to "pump up security" for the commandoes. For years, bin Laden was the world's most wanted man, and some fear his death has shifted the crosshairs directly onto Team 6.
In Virginia Beach, where the Seals are based, there's a dangerous new pastime called "SEAL spotting," in which journalists and fans try to pick out members of the elite team.
