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The conflict in Afghanistan has given the general public an unprecedented look at what Americais special forces may do--their remarkable endurance and ability and the sacrifices they're prepared to create. Today, Tom Clancy and Carl Stiner--the 2nd leader of SOCOM, the U.S. Special Operations Command--get visitors deep within the background, creativity, resourcefulness, and education of the Special Forces soldier. These are first-hand reports of troops battling beyond your collections: counter-terrorism, raids, hostage rescues, reconnaissance, counter-insurgency, and mental functions-from Vietnam and Laos to Lebanon, from Panama to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq, for the new conflicts of today,