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Navy SEALs Face Stringent Drug Testing Amid Concerns Over Performance-Enhancing Substances
« on: October 28, 2023, 11:23:02 am »
Navy SEALs Face Stringent Drug Testing Amid Concerns Over Performance-Enhancing Substances
 
by Guy McCardle
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The upcoming drug-testing regimen for Navy SEALs is a crucial step towards mitigating the potential abuse of performance-enhancing drugs, reflecting a broader concern for these highly trained military personnel’s long-term health and operational readiness. This initiative is sparked by notable incidents and growing worries about the reckless use of such substances within the elite forces, especially following the tragic death of Seaman Kyle Mullen, whose situation brought the dark reality into the spotlight.

Key Details of the Testing Regimen
Commencement: The testing is slated to commence in November, with the Navy being the first to initiate this regimen among the US military branches. Following the Navy’s lead, the US Army Special Operations Command also intends to implement a similar testing protocol, although the exact timeline remains unclear. Other branches, like the US Air Force and the Marine Corps, haven’t yet requested a similar policy.

Substances to be Tested: The substances to be scrutinized under this testing protocol encompass anabolic steroids, growth hormones, and agents augmenting blood capacity, along with any substances capable of masking steroid use.

https://sofrep.com/news/navy-seals-face-stringent-drug-testing-amid-concerns-over-performance-enhancing-substances/
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Re: Navy SEALs Face Stringent Drug Testing Amid Concerns Over Performance-Enhancing Substances
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2023, 11:25:02 am »
From what I've seen, I think drug testing of members of the Biden administration is needed more. :drunk:
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Re: Navy SEALs Face Stringent Drug Testing Amid Concerns Over Performance-Enhancing Substances
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2023, 12:22:58 pm »
Quote from: rangerrebew on October 28, 2023, 11:25:02 am
From what I've seen, I think drug testing of members of the Biden administration is needed more. :drunk:
Agreed. They've been caught both falling asleep at the podium and agitated at nearly the same time.

It isn't like the SEALs can just nod off in the water somewhere.
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