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Home » SOFREP TV » Inside the Team Room Episode 1: Life Before the Teams

Inside the Team Room Episode 1: Life Before the Teams

by Brandon Webb · April 20, 2012
In early April a group of former US Navy SEALs got together to discuss Life in the US Navy SEAL Teams and beyond. What you are about to witness has never been seen before.

Enjoy a rare and edgy glimpse behind the doors of the TEAM ROOM, brought to you by SOFREP TV.

Warning – strong language and candor.

Executive Producers: Brandon Webb & Pat Kilbane

About The Author

Brandon Webb

Brandon Webb is a former U.S. Navy SEAL with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and elsewhere in the Middle East. His last tour in the SEAL Teams was as the Course Manager for the US Navy SEAL Sniper program, arguably one of the most difficult sniper courses in the world. He was formerly a contributing editor for Military.com, and currently the Editor-in-Chief of SOFREP.com. Brandon is regularly featured in the media as a subject matter expert on military affairs. An avid writer, his last two books (The Red Circle, & Benghazi: The Definitive Report) both hit the New York Times best seller list, and his writing has been featured in print, and digital media worldwide. You can follow him on Twitter @BrandontWebb

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Tango9
Tango9 5pts

 @Exposed1 Hey, John?  quit being you.

Gengiskhan6
Gengiskhan6 5pts

Ok, I thought to find something like 20 minutes of video or much more or less for an episode.

Good thing anyway to find such a space here where we can see you moving not just your digiting results ... I don't believe Seals are all Alpha male, there are also people that are more calm and easy right? for reflective then violent .. come on. Ok the alpha male thing is anyway an american cliché but I thought that U.S. Navy Seals were also good reasoners not just "easy to trigger" people. isn't it ?

 

I believe the journalist is a good choice. He's respectful and he knows how to pose the question etc.

Keep going!

JTM553
JTM553 5pts

Great to see and hear you guys.  Ya'lls books are awesome.  Thank you for your service to the country.

cdawg
cdawg 5pts

Brandon's facial response to Chris Kyle's "jerk me out" at 4:08 is priceless. 

crosshairT
crosshairT 5pts

Excellent job. We need more Brandon, Chris caliber people. Both of your books were perfect. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

EJCHINO
EJCHINO 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

SOFREP gets better by the day. Great job B.W.

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts

 @EJCHINO Thanks brother. -B

Alien Hunter
Alien Hunter 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

Excellent video guys.  Can't wait to see the future episodes!!!

KineticFury
KineticFury 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

The bait worked boys, I'm hooked! Lookin forward to more.

 

 

Old PH2
Old PH2 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

I grew up in the rural Midwest, new a couple of "crazies" that rode Rodeo.  Good guys, Personally never competed but definitely can attest to the accumulative fun of livestock induced injuries.  Tell Chris Kyle I really enjoyed his book.  Looks like I'm going to have to scrape more funds together and look Chris Osman's books.  I think it's something special how you tie these fellows together, BUDS classmate and Snipers School Student.  

 

Now I must see more.     

portside
portside 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

Good stuff! Can't wait to see the rest of the videos.

ColonelProp
ColonelProp 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

Good stuff guys!

jrockfitch
jrockfitch 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

ASVAB!  Classic!

feraljundi
feraljundi 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

Great show guys!

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts

 @feraljundi Thanks brother. -BW

Mitra
Mitra 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

This is some good stuff right here. Can't wait to see the rest. As mentioned below, the atmosphere is a very relaxed. Also a great bunch of guys. I'll do my best to share the vid. Thanks for making this series Brandon.

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @Mitra Thanks for getting the word out Mitra. -BW

LCpl X
LCpl X 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

Nice start, Brandon. Funny as fuck--ASVAB waiver, and you guys were serious too, "but they did call you ASVAB, right?" LOL!!! Looking forward to the rest.

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts

 @LCpl X Thanks! -BW

Tango9
Tango9 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 4 Like

Thanks, Pat, Chris O. Chris K and Brandon!  I've picked up Ebola or some shit so I've been laid up all week sniffling like a little girl.  I needed this today.

EJCHINO
EJCHINO 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @Tango9

 FEEL BETTER, IF IT HELPS WORE MY AGGIES HAT THIS WEEK! LOL

Tango9
Tango9 5pts

 @EJCHINO Thanks man!  appreciate the aggie nod

Old PH2
Old PH2 5pts

 @Tango9 Noro Virus has been raging through the midwest, by now maybe it's in Colorado.  Seems like this past week or two I've pulled more overtime than in the last year, covering the schedule.

Tango9
Tango9 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @Old PH2 I think mine was just the common cold virus.  Symptoms were all nose/throat.  I did blow a blood vessel in my left eye yesterday on a triple sneeze-cough combo. 

 

Wife was all "WTF?  Were you in a fight with yourself and lose?"

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts

 @Tango9 More to come T9

LCpl X
LCpl X 5pts

 @Tango9

 

We were gonna send out a search party for you, man. Don't worry about it, I'm sure your immune system will kick in. I told you to get down and dirty with the fish tacos, but forgot to mention that too much munching can lead to serious health side effects. But it's worth it. Lots of Listerine, man. Next time I'll tell you about fried fish pupusas.

SleazyWeazel
SleazyWeazel 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

Awesome atmosphere with a "relaxed" posture, which is ultimately the way it should be.  It will also go a long way into helping grab other operators into wanting to come and take part in your future roundtable discussions.  It'll be good to see the different backgrounds and personal dynamics from other members of the community.  I'd be interested to also see, if possible, a visit from some members of the AFSOC 160th............since pilots can have fun from time-to-time too. ;)   It makes me feel good to see in this initial episode that everyone is having a good time. :)  Nice job.

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts

 @SleazyWeazel Thanks! Spread the word! -BW

Ravage
Ravage 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @SleazyWeazel Isn't the 160th an Army outfit?

SleazyWeazel
SleazyWeazel 5pts

 @Ravage 

Also more commonly known as "The Nightstalkers" of the Army's 160th Special Operations Air Regiment or SOAR.  Exceptionally dedicated pilots with incredible skill and confidence to match.  If you feel comfortable most of the time flying around hugging the tree tops and canyons and enjoy the dark immensely, then that's where you want to be.

Tango9
Tango9 5pts

 @SleazyWeazel  @Ravage I do it all the time.

SleazyWeazel
SleazyWeazel 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @Ravage Also, tripping a mental claymore isn't fun on a Friday.....or any OTHER day for that matter. :)

SleazyWeazel
SleazyWeazel 5pts

 @Ravage Sorry...my fault. :)  I had the 160th on my mind.

Tango9
Tango9 5pts

 @Ravage  @SleazyWeazel I believe the only 2 wings in the AF are the 1st SOW and the 192 or 3d SOW (can't remember exactly, too lazy to google. reserve unit)

Ravage
Ravage 5pts

 @SleazyWeazel You stated they are part of the Air Force Special Operations Command.

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 5 Like

We have 27 episodes total. One a week for six months! Enjoy!! -BW

BukowskiLynn
BukowskiLynn 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

Warriors All. This is great stuff!  Keep it coming.

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

@BukowskiLynn 26 more coming! Help us spread the word ;)

WilliamTeitge
WilliamTeitge 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

That is awesome! The best sea stories Ive heard!

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts

 @WilliamTeitge Thanks William!

 

SFAAINC
SFAAINC 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

Awesome. I appreciate a good back story. Great show guys and looking forward to more.

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts

 @SFAAINC Hit "like" and spread the word!! Thanks -B

ArcticWarrior
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Warning – strong language and candor. Hell Brandon thats why we are here!

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @ArcticWarrior Just thought everyone else should know! Great to see you last night. -B

ArcticWarrior
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 @BrandonWebb

 My son didnt stop talking about it the whole way home, he is still talking about it and wants to take the book to school. Thanks, you were a real pro.

Tango9
Tango9 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @ArcticWarrior  @LCpl X Yeah I should know better.  At least I teach in the engineering building and not the hippie (liberal arts) building.  I'd be dead by now.

ArcticWarrior
ArcticWarrior 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @Tango9  @LCpl X

 uhhh man I feel for you after that scenario.

Tango9
Tango9 5pts

 @LCpl X Hah... naw it was probably from handling white board markers that every nasty creature at the school uses, then using those fingers to put a dip in.  Lesson learned:  I'm buying my own from now on.

ArcticWarrior
ArcticWarrior 5pts

 @LCpl X

 I sent one to Loadout as a courtesy. If Brandon is in your neck of the woods make sure you go see him. He is a class act all the way.

LCpl X
LCpl X 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @BrandonWebb ,

 

You gotta go to Colorado Springs and check up on our friend, man.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwtxx9fFqHw

 

I feel responsible for getting @Tango9 sick, egging him on to do the dirty. More experienced men would have prevailed, alas one among us has succumbed. ONE TEAM, ONE FIGHT !!!

 

 

 

LCpl X
LCpl X 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @ArcticWarrior

 

Dude, where's the pictures? You're probably the first virtual SOFREP commenter to meet up with Brandon. Post some pics, black out the face, but post pics.

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