Specialoperations

Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3) Jason Myers was already walking in rarified air being one of the few recipients of a Distinguished Service Cross. Now, the Green Beret is the only active duty soldier to have been awarded the DSC twice. The Distinguished Service Cross is the nation’s second highest award for Valor ranking just […]

Back to the gym this morning and start with a Chest and Triceps workout today before a 5-mile run (40 minutes maximum). You must build up that upper body strength and today’s workout will definitely help that. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout […]

Opinion: In a stunning turn of events, the defense in the upcoming court-martial case of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher is preparing to release helmet cam footage they say will exonerate their client. Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) who has been a very vocal supporter of Gallagher is planning to show members of Congress a video later […]

Wednesday is a back and shoulder day at the gym followed by a 6-mile rucksack march. Look to better the time that is the standard (90-minutes). And remember to hydrate throughout the march. Don’t forget to mark your progress in the workout log book, it would also be a good day to wear those second […]

Op-Ed: Hamas wanted to send a message to Israel and in two days, they launched nearly 700 rockets into Israeli territory. Israel responded with heavy airstrikes and moved armor up to the border area in the latest outbreak of violence. When the smoke cleared, 24 Palestinians were dead with hundreds wounded and 4 Israelis were […]

So, a good way to begin Tuesday is head to the gym for Leg Day. This is a very important day in our preparation training as it builds up that lower body and core strength that will be so important in the Selection course and beyond.  Begin with pull-ups and a rope climb if you […]

Opinion: The Special Warfare Center, specifically the JFKSWC at Ft. Bragg, NC, which trains the Green Berets, Psyops and Civil Affairs soldiers has been in a state of flux for the past two years. And the news that broke late last week won’t lessen it at all in the coming months. Breitbart News’ Kristina Wong […]

A quick workout to start the day early and head off to the rest of our day. Remember, no days off here. With the sweat you break here every day, you’ll be better for it once the course starts. Hitting the gym early, then off to start the week, so let’s do it right. Start […]

The best way to start our Sunday before the sun comes up is our Sunday Rucksack March.  Grab your training partner (or my case my bulldog) and hit the trail. A little warm-up and a good long (8-mile) rucksack march. As always be sure to stay hydrated during the ruck march. It should be a […]

Back in the gym this Saturday morning for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pull-ups if you have no access to ropes or climbing 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 Pulldowns, rear 3 […]

Friday morning gym day and what better way to kick the weekend off than with Leg Day. Starting with Squats – front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell, then some lunges and after the weighted sled push. This will build up the strength and endurance to carry the rucksack.  And we’ll finish the workout off with a […]

Chest and Triceps workout at the gym today before a 5-mile run. Shoot for a time below the standard of 40 minutes. Therefore remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. And be sure to mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x […]