Fox plans ex-SEAL interview, Navy tells SEALs: Avoid spotlight SAN DIE, Calif., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy Special Warfare Command is instructing SEALs to shun the spotlight as Fox News prepares to air an identity-revealing interview with the ex-SEAL who claims to have shot Osama Bin Laden. A letter from the head of NSWC, Rear Adm. Brian Losey, and its senior enlisted sailor, Force Master Chief Michael Magaraci, reminds SEALs that avoiding acclaim is part of the ideology of the elite fighting force. At Naval Special Warfare's core is the SEAL ethos. A critical tenant of our ethos is 'I do not advertise the nature of my work, nor seek recognition for my actions.' Our ethos is a lifelong commitment and obligation, both in and out of the service. Violators of our ethos are neither teammates in good standing, nor teammates who represent Naval Special Warfare. While the letter did not indicate any specific breach of confidence or decorum or identify any individual as the impetus for it, the memo comes just days after Fox News announced its intention to air an exclusive and identity-revealing interview with an ex-SEAL who claims to have shot Osama Bin Laden. The letter also follows ex-SEAL Matt Bissonnette making headlines for failing to clear his book about the execution of Osama bin Laden with the Pentagon before its publication. Bissonnette, a member of the now-famous SEAL Team 6, published "No Easy Day" under the pseudonym Mark Owen in 2012. Federal officials recently announced they were investigating Bissonnette for disclosing classified information. We will not abide willful or selfish disregard for our core values in return for public notoriety and financial gain, which only diminishes otherwise honorable service, courage and sacrifice. Our credibility as a premier fighting force is forged in this sacrifice and has been accomplished with honor, as well as humility. Still, it's not uncommon for ex-SEALs to go on to become writers or have public appearances. Marcus Luttrell, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game in St. Louis, co-authored The New York Times bestseller "Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10." He was portrayed by Mark Wahlberg in the film adaptation of his book. Cmdr. Jason Salata, a spokesman for the San Diego-based NSWC, declined to comment further on the letter to the Navy Times. It is well within the prerogative of the Naval Special Warfare community leadership to communicate their thoughts on issues important to the force. The letter speaks for itself," he said.