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SEAL team members practice desert training exercises in preparation for real world scenarios. SEALs have the ability to conduct a variety of high-risk missions -- unconventional warfare, direct action, special reconnaissance, combat search and rescue, diversionary attacks and precision strikes -- all in a clandestine fashion. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric S. Logsdon

SEAL team members practice desert training exercises in preparation for real world scenarios. SEALs have the ability to conduct a variety of high-risk missions -- unconventional warfare, direct action, special reconnaissance, combat search and rescue, diversionary attacks and precision strikes -- all in a clandestine fashion. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric S. Logsdon

SEAL team members practice desert training exercises in preparation for real world scenarios. SEALs have the ability to conduct a variety of high-risk missions -- unconventional warfare, direct action, special reconnaissance, combat search and rescue, diversionary attacks and precision strikes -- all in a clandestine fashion. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric S. Logsdon

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