Post: From combat to cannabis: Why the Navy SEAL who killed Osama Bin Laden launched his own marijuana brand

Former Navy SEAL Robert O’Neill, who killed Osama bin Laden, is launching a marijuana brand, Operator Canna Co., aimed at helping veterans with PTSD. O’Neill believes cannabis can aid in managing stress and anxiety, offering a safer alternative to alcohol and prescription drugs. Sales will support disabled veterans, law enforcement, and first responders. The former US Navy SEAL who fired the shots that killed Osama bin Laden has traded combat for cannabis. Now a business owner, Robert O’Neill is launching Operator Canna Co., a state-licensed marijuana brand set to hit New York City dispensaries, New York Post reports.
In an interview with the Post, O’Neill said that his decision to enter the cannabis industry stemmed from his time in the military and witnessing fellow veterans struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “I wanted to get into the cannabis business through my experience in the military and watching vets suffer from things like post-traumatic stress disorder,” he said.
On a personal level, O’Neill said he benefits from using cannabis. “I usually take it at night to help me go to sleep,” he shared.
The 48-year-old veteran believes cannabis can help people manage stress and anxiety. “It’s a good way to take the edge off. It helps to get rid of the noise,” he said. He also intends to direct a portion of his company’s revenue towards supporting disabled veterans through a separate charitable initiative.
From combat to cannabis
O’Neill’s new venture marks a stark contrast to his years as a Navy SEAL, where drug use was strictly forbidden. “One of the general rules in the military is ‘zero tolerance,’” he noted. However, he now sees cannabis as a means to promote well-being, even suggesting it could ease political tensions. “If we take cannabis, we can have better conversations. We have the potential for world peace right here,” he said.
The former SEAL Team 6 member gained global recognition after leading the 2011 raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan, that killed bin Laden. He admitted he thought that mission would be his last. “I thought that would be my last day on Earth: […]

From combat to cannabis: Why the Navy SEAL who killed Osama Bin Laden launched his own marijuana brand