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When an American pilot goes down, the Pararescue forces go into action. For decades they have risked their lives to bring their countrymen home. This story features all the key elements of their dangerous jobs: high risk, inventive solutions, and a successful outcome. Inside, read about the people who parachute into danger . . . to bring people back alive! Sometimes a job is so tough, so dangerous, and so important that a singular group of people...
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Piracy on the high seas is not just from storybooks-it's a problem in the 21st century. When an American ship was captured by pirates from Somalia, the US called in one of its most elite units: SEAL Team Six. Trained to operate in any environment, the SEALs swarmed to the area . . . made a plan . . . and hit the target! Inside, read the blow-by-blow actions and meet the brave captain and crew that held out until the SEALs took over. Sometimes a job...
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The terrorist group known as ISIS did not operate without help. They needed food, weapons, vehicles, and money. At the center of their support network was a man named Abu Sayaaf. American intelligence knew that if they could cut off this head of the snake, the network would suffer. Delta Force operators were put on the job . . . and as always, they succeeded. Inside, read about the patient hunt for this terrorist organizer-and about the sudden strike...
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Osama Bin Laden was the evil mind behind the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack that claimed more than 3,000 lives. The hunt to capture him took years, but when a chance to get him came, America called on the Navy SEALs. Brave, resourceful, and highly skilled, they were the men for the job! Inside, follow along inside the mission to the point of attack as the Navy SEALs get their man! Sometimes a job is so tough, so dangerous, and so important that...
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During the fight to save Kuwait from invading Iraq, American forces included more women than ever before. One of them, Private Jessica Lynch, was wounded and captured during a battle. Special Forces operators led the way in a daring rescue effort that captured the hearts and minds of America. Inside, read how brave action-by both Lynch and her rescuers-led to a joyous reunion back home. Sometimes a job is so tough, so dangerous, and so important that...
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