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U.S. Navy SEAL candidates, participate in "surf immersion" during Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training at the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Center in Coronado, Calif., on May 4, 2020.

Navy SEAL training plagued by pervasive problems, investigation shows

A nearly 200-page Navy report identified widespread failures in medical care, poor oversight and some candidates' use of performance-enhancing drugs.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

13 days ago

3 Navy officers reprimanded in death of SEAL trainee

The death of Seaman Kyle Mullen has triggered a number of changes in how sailors are monitored during the physically and mentally exhausting test.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

8 months ago

New in 2022: Navy to lengthen Basic Military Training; expand its community college

The additional two weeks of training will be spent completing a “Sailor for Life” module that targets the conversion from civilian to sailor.

By Diana Stancy Correll

18 months ago

CO of aviation training unit canned

A Navy spokesman said he was relieved “due to loss of trust and confidence in his ability to command.”

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

4 years ago

Meet the admiral who leads from a wheelchair

Rear Adm. Kyle Cozad won't give up this fight.

By Mark D. Faram

4 years ago

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