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A candidate in tactical gear throws a weighted ball over an obstacle as fellow candidates climb over it while others watch from the left with a wooded area in the background.

Earned, Not Given

Candidates for special warfare assessment and selection complete an obstacle course at Joint Base San Antonio, April 16, 2026. The candidates are selected for special warfare career fields after being assessed on eight key attributes, including physical fitness, water confidence, stress tolerance and teamwork.

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