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Marcus Luttrell

articles/2011/05/08/navy-seal-training-the-start-of-hell-week-by-marcus-luttrell/navy-seals-gallery-launch_rmkg1a

Navy Seal Training: The Start of Hell Week

All eyes are on the Navy SEALS after their extraordinary takedown of Osama Bin Laden. Here Marcus Luttrell, a former SEAL, recounts the beginning of Hell Week, the toughest physical and mental challenge in their training.

Patrick Robinson

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