Is There a Difference Between the Right and the Left?

The navy has made hundreds of changes over the years, meant to improve safety and increase graduation rates. At the same time, the seals who run the course have quetly resisted anything they see as lowering the standards. In the 19 eighties, about forty % of candidates graduated. Over the past 25 years, the average has dropped to 26%. And in seaman mullin's class this year, less than ten percent.