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503: Norm "Hoot" Hooten. Blackhawk Down & a Legendary Career in Army Special Operations

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Evolution of Career Paths in Special Operations Forces

This chapter discusses the evolution of career paths for SEAL officers and non-commissioned officers in the 1980s and 1990s, focusing on challenges like competition and perceptions of stagnation. Personal anecdotes illustrate the camaraderie among elite units and the transition of a friend into a specialized nuclear weapons team.

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