Robert J. O'Neill

Robert J. O'Neill
O'Neill in 2018
Born	(1976-04-10) 10 April 1976 (age 48) Butte, Montana, US
Other names	Rob O'Neill
Occupations	US Navy SEAL speaker TV news contributor author
Known for	Claiming to have killed Osama bin Laden
Military career
Branch	United States Navy
Years	1996–2012 (16.6 years)
Rank	Senior chief petty officer
Unit	SEAL Team 2 (1996–2001) SEAL Team 4 (2001–2004) SEAL Team 6 (2004–2012)
Engagements	Operation Red Wings Maersk Alabama hijacking Operation Neptune Spear
Awards	Silver Star × 2

Robert J. O'Neill (born 10 April 1976) is a former United States Navy SEAL (1996–2012), TV news contributor, and author. After participating in May 2011's Operation Neptune Spear with SEAL Team Six, O'Neill was the subject of controversy for claiming to be the sole individual to kill Osama bin Laden.