The Handshake of a Lifetime
A salute and a handshake at Navy SEAL graduation creates an indelible memory!
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A handshake that lasts a lifetime
Of the seventeen who had survived our Navy SEAL Hell week, only eleven graduated with our Class number 81. Injuries, failed standards, and academics had lessened the final graduation number.