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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. John Lynch, a 22-year-old Brookfield, Conn. native and motor transport operator with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, posts security during an air interdiction force mission. The AIF mission was conducted in support of an Afghan Border Police led clearing operation in Khan-Neshin. Photo By: Alfred V. Lopez

Navy SEAL Veteran: How to Prepare For Military/Special Ops Training

Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness guru Stew Smith details how to train for a career in special ops.

New York Army National Guard Sgt. Aaron Lawrence and Spc. Zach Bouley, two infantrymen assigned to Troop C, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, recon a landing site in advance of an inbound F470 Combat Rubber Raiding Craft during a training exercise in Buffalo, N.Y. (Photo by Alexander Rector).

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Border patrol air and marine operations conduct joint fast rope training with Tucson Police Department SWAT team (Photo by: Dan Barrios).

Ask Stew: Selection Programs Preparation - Special Ops, SWAT, BORTAC

Ask Stew answers questions from readers and gives his expert advice. Check out this email question and answer on the topic of...

Army 2nd Lt. Myeongeun Chong carries 2nd Lt. Jesenia Maldonado toward the starting point during the Maneuver Under Fire event of the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test (Photo Credit: Joan Vasey).

How Assessing Your Fitness Can Save Your Life or Those You Love

Understanding your weaknesses when it comes to military fitness is crucial to your performance on these competitive fitness t...

How to Increase Your Mental Toughness for Physical Tests

Stew Smith has solid advice on how to increase your mental toughness in preparation for rigorous selection programs.

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Members of Pacific Air Forces’ A-staff perform scissor kicks at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, during a morning “beach PT session.”

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Valeria Bowman, right, 56th Force Support Squadron Silver Wings Pool manager and water aerobics instructor, leads a water aerobics class July 31 in the Silver Wings Pool on Luke Air Force Base. The water aerobics classes consist of cardio, toning and exercises that target the arms, legs and abdominal muscles. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Tanya Wren)

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An Air Force pararescue trainee low crawls during an obstacle course event at Medina Annex, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 18, 2011. The initial course for a Pararescuemen trainee is a 9-week extensive physical conditioning indoctrination program at Lackland AFB, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erik Cardenas/Released)

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