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These soldiers are part of the Army Special Forces - the Army's most specialized experts in unconventional warfare.

A FOCUSED, AGILE MIND. ASTUTE AWARENESS. PHYSICAL TOUGHNESS. THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES TO BE PART OF THE ARMY SPECIAL FORCES.
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THE RIGHT CIVILIANS CAN JOIN THE SPECIAL FORCES. QUALIFY AND YOU’LL RECEIVE EXCEPTIONAL TRAINING AND FIND STRENGTH FOR LIFE.
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SPECIAL FORCES GROUPS ARE SMALL TEAMS OF 12 MEN. EACH SOLDIER IS SPECIALLY TRAINED AND CROSS-TRAINED IN DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES.
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SPECIAL FORCES SOLDIERS COMPLETE THEIR MISSIONS WITH THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND SUPPORT TEAMS IN HISTORY.
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THE 160TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS AVIATION REGIMENT "NIGHTSTALKERS" PROVIDE SUPPORT WITH EXTREMELY MODIFIED AND ADVANCED AIRCRAFT.
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