“Toughest Military Jobs” premieres on Military Channel

Toughest Military Jobs
Explore the most difficult and dangerous jobs on land, at sea and in the air in this new Military Channel series. Each episode profiles the troops and the high-tech equipment of the world’s most powerful fighting force. The series airs Thursdays, beginning May 13.

“Endurance” features Marines in mountain training, Navy pilots experiencing G-forces in a human centrifuge, Air Force pararescuers in free fall from high altitudes and soldiers sweltering in desert heat.

“Dirt” showcases the grit behind the glory, examining jobs that require a long shower after the workday is done.

“Danger” reveals the adrenaline-charged work of bomb defusing, fire fighting, nerve gas attacks the art of managing deadly munitions.

“Big” looks at some of the incredible feats of Military engineers from bridge building to the art of steering aircraft carriers. In a turnaround from just a few decades ago, it also features Navy divers pulling a Russian sub from the bottom of a river.

The series is part of Military Appreciation Month, in which the channel gives a special salute to the U.S. Armed Forces.

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