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The Navy will begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs beginning in November. Its a groundbreaking step that military leaders have long resisted. Rear

Military leaders have long pushed back against calls to test special operations forces for steroids, with proponents saying the tests will increase safety.

According to the Navy command, four units will be randomly selected each month, and 15% of each will be tested

According to the Navy command, four units will be randomly selected each month, and 15% of each will be tested

The move comes amid concerns over the abuse of performance-enhancing drugs in the ranks.

US Navy to begin random testing of elite unit in November, US Army special forces will implement testing at later date.

The Navy will begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs beginning in November, taking a groundbreaking step that military leaders have long resisted.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy will begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs beginning in