In 1943, U.S. Marines in the Solomon Islands wear reversible beach/jungle coveralls with green-and-brown "frog" patterns. The Marine Corps soon adopted a two-piece uniform made of the same ...

But when the Navy decided to migrate to a digital pattern three years ago, it chose a desert scheme a few shades too close to that of the Marines, and the Corps balked.

The third annual Navy SEAL Bone Frog Challenge is coming to Staten Island Oct. 4 as CEO Brian Carney brings the nearly nine-mile test of endurance and strength to the men and women of New York City.

Brian Carney from South Deerfield spent 13 years as a U.S> Navy Seal fight in war zones all over the world. (Courtesy Brian Carney) Nine-plus miles. Thirty-six obstacles. Harder than hell. And ...