Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 14, Day 5

Back to the gym this morning for a Chest and Triceps workout before heading out for a 4-mile run. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench Press 3 x 10 Dumbbell Flies […]

Operation Halyard, One of the Great Rescue Stories of WWII

Operation Halyard was the greatest rescue mission of American airmen in our history. And it was conducted by a three-man OSS (Office of Strategic Services) team dropped into Serbia that was occupied by the Germans. The OSS operatives linked up with Serbian “Chetniks” led by General Draža Mihailović in August of 1944. This three-man Halyard […]

US Must Counter Russia, China in Middle East After Defeat of ISIS

With the defeat of Islamic State, both Russia and China are attempting to grow their influence across the Middle East, adding to the growing concerns for the United States, the commanding general of Central Command said on Tuesday. Gen. Joseph Votel, head of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), described an array of steps those “great power” […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 14, Day 4

Wednesday is a light Shoulders and Back training day in the gym before heading off to do the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Triathlon. A 3-mile run, a rucksack march, and a swim in fatigues and boots. These are three things that you’ll have to be able to do well to pass Selection. If your plans […]

El Salvador Not Opening Files on Missing Children from the Civil War

The families of the missing children are still waiting and still hoping for answers from the government of El Salvador. Although the civil war ended 25 years ago, the search for estimated 3000 missing children, the innocent victims who disappeared in the fighting continues. The country’s military has so far refused to open its archives […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 14, Day 3

Tuesday means it is Leg Day at the gym followed by a 4-mile run. Start off with pull-ups, then squats, lunges and the Sled push/Fireman’s carry followed by a run in thirty-two minutes or less according to the standard. Remember to stretch well and hydrate well during and after your workout. Training: Continue to prep […]

Protecting America’s Schools is Best Left to Professionals, Not Teachers

Whenever there is an issue or tragedy in America, the social media mavens of the U.S. read an article or two (if that) and become instant experts on the topic. The latest issue of that is the shooting in the school in Florida where 17 people tragically lost their lives to a deranged gunman, who […]

Israelis Fire on Palestinian Fishing Boat That Breaches Maritime Limit

The Israeli Navy fired on a boat that violated the maritime limit and ignored several warnings off the coast of the northern Gaza Strip towards Israel a military spokesman said on Sunday. A Palestinian from the Gaza Strip, who was traveling in the boat with two others, was killed in the incident. The Gaza fisherman’s […]

US Disputes Russian Numbers of ISIS Fighters in Afghanistan

The United States military in Afghanistan has disputed Moscow’s claim the number of Islamic State militants in the country runs into the thousands, and urged Russia and Iran to support the Kabul government, not the Taliban, to help defeat IS in the country. Commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan General John Nicholson made the remark […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 14, Day 2

A quick workout to start the Monday morning and week off right. Start off with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups and dips before a 5-mile run in a mini UBRR test. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress in your workout log book. So how […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 14, Day 1

Sunday morning Rucksack march. Do a quick warmup of pushups and sit-ups before heading out for a 12-miler. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there. After we […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 13, Day 7

Saturday morning and heading back to the gym for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pull-ups if you have no access to ropes or climb 20-25 ft. ropes if they are available. Followed by a four-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat […]