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5th Special Forces Group: The Legion | Combat Fitness

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Published on: 12/09/2026

The 5th Special Forces Group is the Army's CENTCOM-aligned unit at Fort Campbell. Get the Legion nickname, the flash, the Vietnam record, and how to join.

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Delta Force vs Navy SEALs: Key Differences | Combat Fitness

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Published on: 09/09/2026

Delta Force vs Navy SEALs: how branch, selection, missions and command differ, and which pipeline is harder to enter. See how the two units compare.

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What Is a Special Operator? Spec Ops Life, Explained

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Published on: 22/03/2026

What is a special operator? Go inside spec ops selection - where the Navy aims to graduate just 20% - and how SEALs, Green Berets, Rangers and PJs each differ.

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18X MOS Explained: The Army Special Forces Contract

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Published on: 20/02/2026

What the 18X MOS really is: not a job but a contract into the Green Beret pipeline. See the 18-series specialties and the odds of earning the tab.

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