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Today in History, July 29

The emblem of the Alpha Group.

The elite Alpha group was formed within the KGB structure 39 years ago today, on July 29, 1974. Members of Alpha were required to have incredible levels of fitness, be emotionally stable, and be fearless when confronted with water, confined space, darkness or fire.

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