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What You Should Know About Navy EOD/Diver Training Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Navy diver are two separate professions within the Navy Special Operations...
Here Are the Guidelines for the Navy Body Composition Assessment Conducted twice a year, the Navy physical fitness assessment includes a body composition assessment and physical readiness...
A 'Dirty Dozen' of Tactical Fitness Training and Testing Ideas Training large groups with varied fitness levels is one of the most challenging things to accomplish with success.
Navy Orders Forcewide Housing Inspections After Secretary 'Appalled' by Guam Barracks Conditions Navy Secretary Phelan visited Guam earlier this month and was "appalled" after seeing the conditions of an Air Force barracks...
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![The U.S. Navy Parachute Demonstration Team performs a demonstration jump over Central Park, New York City.](http://images04.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2022-02/jumpers.jpg?itok=yadIxOff "The U.S. Navy Parachute Demonstration Team, known as "The Leap Frogs," perform a demonstration jump from the back of an Air Force C-130J Hercules over Central Park, New York City, Aug. 5, 2021. The Leap Frogs are comprised of active-duty Navy SEALS. (Staff Sgt. Christopher Muncy/U.S. Navy photo)")
