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He began his journey this spring at Lake Itasca in Minnesota,swimming through 10 states and more than 2,300 miles over six months.

Former Navy SEAL Chris Ring set out to honor the families of fallen troops by becoming the first American to swim the entire length of the Mississippi River. He began his journey this spring at Lake Itasca in Minnesota,swimming through 10 states and more than 2,300 miles over six months. On Friday, he completed his journey, reaching the Head of Passes, Louisiana, at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico. Ring joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his incredible feat.

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In 2011, 24 Navy SEALS carried out a mission to kill or capture Osama Bin Laden. But one highly decorated vet has taken the controversial step of revealing his identity and his role in the historic mission

In 2011, 24 Navy SEALS carried out a mission to kill or capture Osama Bin Laden. They were sworn to secrecy, part of the lifelong pledge taken by all members of the elite force. But one highly decorated vet has taken the controversial step of revealing his identity and his role in the historic mission. CBS News Correspondent Margaret Brennan joins "CBSN" with what he told her.

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