From the jungles of the Southern Philippines to the Horn of Africa to the deserts of Iraq and lonely outposts in Afghanistan, the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines of U.S. Special Operations Command undertake daring missions in some of the most difficult and dangerous places on the planet. Uniquely trained and equipped as masters of unconventional warfare, their physical conditioning rivals that of Olympic athletes. Instead of competing for gold medals, these champions risk their lives so the hope of liberty can shine into the world’s darkest places. American Heroes in Special Operations honors these selfless warriors, shedding an insider’s light on the sacrifices so many of them have made and the intense shadow wars they’ve fought since September 11, 2001.

Product Description: Even the most rigorous training would not prepare young readers for the sheer amount of intel they will uncover about six of the most secretive U.S. Special Forces. Each title covers the chronology of the special ops force and supplements the main narrative with "Force Fact" sidebars about such topics as weaponry, facilities, and popular culture references...read more

Even the most rigorous training would not prepare young readers for the sheer amount of intel they will uncover about six of the most secretive U.S. Special Forces. Each title covers the chronology of the special ops force and supplements the main narrative with Force Fact sidebars about such topics as weaponry, facilities, and popular culture references. From historical missions and controversial calls to details about equipment and selection processes, this series aims to inform! This title provides a chronological account of the American special forces unit known as Marine Special Ops, including key details about important figures, landmark missions, and controversies.

Product Description: Explore a career with the U.S. Air Forces special land force, the Combat Controllers.

Product Description: An introduction to the life of a marine in a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Describes some of the missions assigned to MEUs, how they train, and their role in the U.S. armed forces.

Product Description: From Roger's Rangers to the Revolution, Civil War, World War I & II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Bin Laden raid, this book covers over 250 years of American Special Forces action. America's Elite takes the reader through some of the most dramatic special forces operations in US history, from sniping British commanders during the Revolutionary War to Riverine incursions in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, and from demolition missions on D-Day to the SEAL assault on Osama bin Laden's compound in 2011...read more

Product Description: Describes the elite search and rescue operations units in the United States armed forces, including how their members train, the equipment and vehicles used for rescue, and the importance of these operations in the field.Title: Special Operations: Search and RescueAuthor: Nardo, DonPublisher: Morgan Reynolds PubPublication Date: 2012/12/01Number of Pages: 64Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 201202400...read more

Product Description: This book briefly explains the training that members of American special operations go through.

Product Description: Describes the role of paratroopers in the United States armed forces, including paratrooper units in the Navy, Army, and Air Force, and details the training and equipment required to become a special operations paratrooper.Title: Special Operations: ParatroopersAuthor: Nardo, DonPublisher: Morgan Reynolds PubPublication Date: 2012/12/01Number of Pages: 64Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 201201910...read more

Product Description: The Military Experience: Special Operations: Reconnaissance: Reconnaissance by Don Nardo

Product Description: U.S. Army Special Operations Command sought options for enhancing the contributions of the Special Forces Groups of the U.S. Army National Guard (ARNG). The research was motivated by the sponsor's belief that ARNG might occupy high-value capability niches that could be put to use in future deployments...read more

Your survival depends on making the right choices in key moments. Which path to take? Readers use their wits and knowledge in these nonfiction adventures, learning about survival skills in various settings and making choices that will lead to either survival or doom. Talk about narrative nonfiction!

Product Description: The 75th Ranger Regiment is a unique and distinct culture among the American military establishment. They stand alone, even among our other Special Operations forces, as the most active brigade-sized force in the current Global War on Terrorism...read more

Product Description: The 75th Ranger Regiment is a unique and distinct culture among the American military establishment. They stand alone, even among our other Special Operations forces, as the most active brigade-sized force in the current Global War on Terrorism...read more