I am very disappointed in this event. I think going public is dishonorable and disrespects the organization and those who serve in it. I have read the articles, justification given and seen the 60 minutes episodes. I just don't agree with the rationale given as justification for going public.
Heck, you can laugh at me (my spouse and others do!) but I have remained silent about things I swore to hold secret during my active duty years to this day. I am sure the statute of limitations, the US Privacy Act, the details are no longer relevant, the event is ancient history, etc ... but it doesn't matter to me. My choice, but I gave my word to hold it secret and will continue to do so. At most, I use the phrase we were authorized to use regarding some of these things: "I can neither confirm, nor deny..."
I believe secrecy, mystique, and lack of details makes these types of military units more effective in their missions.
On another point, these are team missions. TEAM. The shooter is no more important than the rear security, the helicopter pilot, the medic, or the ground crews who prepared the helicopters, the communications teams, the AWACS crew, or whomever.