attempt and the death of american hostage luke somers in yemen. u.s. officials tell nbc news that the president approved of the rescue mission knowing the time was short. friday night, dozens of navy s.e.a.l.s landed two miles from the target as fighter bombers and drones circled overhead. the commandos reached an isolated cluster of buildings and military officials say as the s.e.a.l.s closed in on the building, a gun battle broke out. killed 6 to 9 al qaeda captors. but somers and a south african hostage were discovered gravely wounded, apparently shot by their captors. the two were airlifted offshore, but both died of their wounds. for more on how the u.s. handles kidnappings. let's bring in retired army colonel jack jacobs. and with a welcome to you, colonel. in the attempted rescue of luke somers, anything the troops on the ground could've done differently?