The Military May Now Have a New Tool To Diagnose TBI

The Military May Now Have a New Tool To Diagnose TBI

In the multiple conflicts on-going since 2001, there has been a dramatic rise in Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) due to the close proximity our soldiers face with explosions, bombs, and weapons. TBI has been called the ‘invisible wound of war’ as many times the soldiers suffering from its effects won’t notice the toll for months, […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.4.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.4.2017

Back to the gym for a Chest and triceps workout to include some pushups, sit-ups and kip ups. Then a 5-mile ruck march with 45-pounds minimum. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench Press 3 x 10 Dumbbell […]

USSOCOM Wants Performance-enhancing products for its Military Working Dogs

USSOCOM Wants Performance-enhancing products for its Military Working Dogs

“Cry Havoc and let slip the dogs of war.” USSOCOM is trying to upgrade the performance of its working dog component and they’re looking at pharmaceutical companies to help them do so. The value of working dog teams with the Special Operations teams with whom they operate can’t be understated. Perhaps no dog is more well-known […]

USSOCOM Wants Performance-enhancing Products for its Operator Dogs

USSOCOM Wants Performance-enhancing Products for its Operator Dogs

“Cry Havoc and let slip the dogs of war.” USSOCOM is trying to upgrade the performance of its working dog component and they’re looking at pharmaceutical companies to help them do so. The value of working dog teams with the Special Operations teams with whom they operate can’t be understated. Perhaps no dog is more well-known […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.3.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.3.2017

Hump Day of the week, head to the gym for back and shoulders work and then head out for a 4-mile ruck march. Remember to stay hydrated while on the march and mark your progress in the workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Lat Pulldowns, behind the neck (go […]

Special Operations legend Keller gives back to vets, police

Special Operations legend Keller gives back to vets, police

A Special Operations legend among his peers has been on operations on all over the world. Bob Keller has been a Ranger, a Green Beret and now is in a non-named ‘secret unit’ in Special Operations Command. But he’s giving back to his peers and the law enforcement officers in his community. Keller is nearing […]

Special Operations is About People Not the Equipment They Use

Special Operations is About People Not the Equipment They Use

It is well-known fact inside our Special Operations Forces that being in one of the many units in the United States SOF has more to do with the operators being ‘special’ and not just the gear that they use to get the job done. But frequently the public gets wrapped around the ax handle with […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.2.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.2.2017

Tuesday morning is time to go back to the gym to work on pull-ups and rope climbing preparation as well as Leg Day. Go heavier with the sled push to build up some explosion. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 reps 3 x Towel pullups 10 reps 3 x Front […]

Special Operations Legend Keller Gives Back to Vets, Police

Special Operations Legend Keller Gives Back to Vets, Police

A Special Operations legend among his peers has been on operations on all over the world. Bob Keller has been a Ranger, a Green Beret and now is in a non-named ‘secret unit’ in Special Operations Command. But he’s giving back to his peers and the law enforcement officers in his community. Keller is nearing […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.1.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.1.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 5.1.2017 Happy Monday, let’s kick off the week with a good workout of the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups, and dips before a 3-mile run. Training: More preparation for the UBRR 2 x 1-minute Pushups 2 x 1-minute Sit-ups 2 x 1-minute, Crunches […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.29.2017

SOF Selection PT Preparation 4.29.2017

We hope everyone enjoys their weekend, but first head to the gym for a shoulder and back workout followed by a 3-mile run. Remember, preparing for selection there are no days off. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 10 Lat Pulldowns, rear 3 x 10 […]

British, Swiss Doctors testing Doxycycline in treating PTSD

British, Swiss Doctors testing Doxycycline in treating PTSD

PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome) is an acronym everyone is familiar with these days. As troops subjected to prolonged combat in multiple locations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and elsewhere show the world the grim reminders the toll it takes on the human psyche. It isn’t anything new, just the name has changed. In World War […]