Seal team 8, seal team 4, Tradet 2

**SEAL Team 8** was established in 1988 and is based at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia. The unit primarily focuses on operations in Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean, excelling in maritime special operations, counter-terrorism, and direct action missions. SEAL Team 8 has participated in various deployments supporting U.S. interests, including operations in the Balkans, Africa, and the Middle East. **SEAL Team 4** was commissioned in 1983 and is also headquartered at Little Creek, Virginia. Known for its specialization in operations in Central and South America, SEAL Team 4 has played a significant role in counter-narcotics missions and partnered closely with allied forces in the Western Hemisphere. The team has a distinguished history of cooperation with foreign militaries and supporting U.S. Southern Command objectives. **TRADET 2** (Training Detachment 2) provides advanced training and readiness support to East Coast SEAL Teams, including SEAL Teams 2, 4, 8, and 10. Established to ensure operational excellence, TRADET 2 develops, evaluates, and conducts specialized training evolutions in tactics, techniques, and procedures. Its mission is crucial for maintaining the combat effectiveness and readiness of deploying SEAL units.