Navy SEALs pause training in Washington state parks amid public outcry

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The U.S. Navy is pausing its training of Navy SEALs in Washington state parks while a legal case centering on public complaints about seeing armed men in the park makes its way through the court system.

Whidbey Environmental Action Network requested a judicial review last month against the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. The group seeks to block the Navy’s use of the parks. The Navy said no SEAL training has occurred while the case is under review. A hearing for the case is scheduled for April 1.

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