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Unlocked: Bonus Episode 33 - The Secret Lives of Timothy McVeigh pt. 3: a High-Tech Turkey Shoot, the Bulldozer Assault, the Highway of Death, Special Forces Tryouts, and Black Ops, feat. Wendy Painti
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Special Forces Tryouts: Grappling with Challenges and Decisions
This chapter explores the intense physical and mental challenges faced during specialized military tryouts, detailing extreme weight loss, sleep deprivation, and enduring high-stress scenarios. It delves into the impact of missed opportunities on individuals' trajectories, with narratives about deployments affecting participation in the tryouts. The conversation also touches on conflicting accounts regarding Timothy McVeigh's experience during the Special Forces assessment school, questioning his readiness and decision to withdraw.
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