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"Only 10 Out of 160 Made It" - Inside the 1977 Delta Force Selection

Mar 15, 2026 · 0:19:58
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  • Mike Vining describes the brutal 1977 Delta Force selection process.
  • Explains why most candidates quit and how standards were set.
  • Recounts the intense challenges faced by original Delta operators.

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Mike Vining
Mike Vining
college basketball coach · 1 podcast appearance
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