Braden Miller, a native of Middlesex, Va., finishes the sit-up portion of the Physical Ability Stamina Test during the special operations combine Dec., 6, 2012, at the Shellbank Fitness Center at Langley Air Force Base, Va. The combine some of America’s best and brightest hoping to fill the intense special operations career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin/Released)