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"SEAL Team 6 was formed in 1980 to help combat the growing threat of global terrorism and to better handle situations such as the failed attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran earlier that year. They've played an important part in many U.S. special ops missions. Infographics, sidebars, and fact boxes bring the experiences of these brave military men to life"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces Navy SEALs, including how this special group was formed, intense training, and fascinating missions.

Presents a look at the USAF Special Tactics Team, explaining what they do, how to become a part of the special operations group, and the equipment and gear they use; and includes a glossary and list of further resources.

Eric Haney, one of the founding members of Delta Force, provides an inside look at the elite counterterrorist unit, explaining the process by which men are selected for the unit, and telling of his personal experiences with Delta Force in Beirut, Tehran, Honduras, and other hot spots throughout the world.

Presents a look at the USAF Special Tactics Team, explaining what they do, how to become a part of the special operations group, and the equipment and gear they use; and includes a glossary and list of further resources.

Provides and introduction to the U.S. Special forces unit known as the Rangers, discussing its history, recruitment, training and missions.

The author, a former special ops Navy SEAL senior chief, master naval parachutist, and expert military dog trainer and handler, describes his final mission in Afghanistan that injured him, killed his dog, and ended his military career. Discusses his long road to physical and mental recovery in which he battled depression and alcoholism, and how the strength of family, friends, and canines saved him.

Describes how Navy SEALS are taught to think like scientists and perform like soldiers, with such skills as fast-roping from a hovering helicopter, demolishing enemy weaponry, tracking terrorists, hostage rescue, and more.

Describes the skills, training, and missions of the U.S. Marine Force Reconnaissance who perform search-and-seizure missions, investigating enemy coastlines, and gathering secret information as they provide support to every branch of the military.