Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 4, Day 7

Shoulder and back exercise this morning in the gym before a run to top things off. Pretty icy up here in the Northeast today, so be careful. If you have access to any ropes, you should start incorporating rope climbing into your workouts. If not towel pull-ups are the next best thing. Mark down your […]

Having the Proper Boots and Socks at Selection Is Essential

About 8-9 months ago we posted a piece on boots and not only having ones that fit properly but having at least one backup, broken-in pair when you start Selection. With new classes starting up, we’ve gotten some questions about the different gates and events at Selection and we’ve posted on those and will revisit […]

Pence Makes Surprise Visit to Afghanistan, Vows “To See it Through”

Vice President Mike Pence made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan to meet its leaders and US troops but the true purpose was to assure Afghan leaders that the US was going to stay in Afghanistan for the long haul and the commitment for the Afghan people was strong. Pence whisked into Afghanistan on a military […]

After ISIS Campaign, Iranian-backed Militias Vow to Oust US Troops From Iraq

You were waiting for this… right? The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) who are backed by Iran, that they’ve helped push the Islamic State from much of Iraq, is training its sights on the remaining U.S.-led coalition troops scattered across the country. The 100,000-thousand-member force has fought both with and against Americans in Iraq. This can […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 4, Day 6

Friday is Leg Day at the gym which happens to be my favorite day of the week. The weighted Sled push and the squats help you build up power and speed. The lighter weight dumbbell squats will also build up endurance in your legs as well as strength. A 3-mile run to finish the workout. Aim […]

Dec. 20, 1941, the AVG, Flying Tigers Flies in Combat For the First Time

The First American Volunteer Group [AVG] popularly known as the Flying Tigers was a civilian contractor group of US Army, Navy and Marine Corps aviators who volunteered to fight for the Chinese against the Japanese in the early days of World War II. Although the Flying Tigers were in existence for a very short time, […]

US Special Operations Troops Train To Capture Korean Nukes

The U.S. is reportedly conducting training to enter North Korean territory with the objective of “infiltrating” and “removing weapons of mass destruction,” according to foreign military sources. The recently finished military exercise conducted with South Korean forces called Warrior Strike IX, shows a military unit conducting training with night-vision equipment, armored vehicles, and full-face protective […]

Military First Responders First on the Scene At Deadly Train Derailment

A fortunate turn of events occurred during the terrible train derailment in Washington. Many military first responders happened to be on the road near the site of the deadly accident that claimed three lives. Many of the soldiers had just finished physical training and once seeing the accident, leaped into action. The soldiers were stationed […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 4, Day 5

Thursday is another UBRR training day followed by a 4-mile rucksack march. Are you keeping a log of your times on your runs and rucks? You should mark down your workouts and especially your times on the runs and rucks. You should notice a marked improvement as we progress. Ensure you stay hydrated as well […]

Hezbollah Teaches Hate to the Very Young Over the Pretext of Jerusalem

For Hezbollah, the indoctrination of hate begins with the very young. With some young boys barely out of diapers, the Tehran-based terror group must be proud to see six-year-olds robotically rattle off their “enemies’ names” and call for their deaths. The sham outrage is based on the excuse of President Donald Trump moving the US […]

Saudis Intercept Second Ballistic Missile Launched by Yemen Rebels

Houthi Rebels in Yemen launched a second ballistic missile aimed at a palace in Saudi Arabia that was intercepted by Saudi air defenses. The Saudi-led coalition is fighting the Houthi reported that the missile didn’t cause any damage and was actually headed toward a residential area. A Houthi rebel spokesperson Mohammed AbdulSalam said on his […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 4, Day 4

Wednesday is Shoulder Day in the gym along with some speed work. The sprints here will help with your overall cardio fitness, build some explosion, and will serve you well with your endurance. It is also a functional part of your job in Special Operations. There will be plenty of times where you’ll have to […]