BUD/S

Mind over matter: How American commandos train their minds

It is a common misconception that special operations forces (SOF) are comprised of superhumans that would put to shame Olympian athletes — some would, though. That is not to say that the physical component isn’t crucial. Rather, it is to highlight that it is the mind that drives the body to achieve extraordinary feats of […]

How the best nonprofits are like Navy SEALs

Written by DeliverFund Director of Operations U.S. Navy SEAL (Ret.) Michael Fullilove There has been much press about the Navy SEALS and their successes defending our nation. Many of the same questions exist today as they did 20 years ago, when I joined. The overriding question that has persisted through time is: What qualities make […]

Here’s the technique Navy SEALs use to swim for miles without getting tired

With the beginning of summer, pools all over the US are opening for recreational swimming — but in the Navy, recruits are getting ready for the brutal Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, or BUD/S, that will turn some of them into Navy SEALs. In the SEALs, where recruits of the elite special operations unit are pushed […]

No charges for SEAL instructor implicated in drowning of trainee

A Navy instructor initially implicated in the May 2016 drowning of a SEAL trainee will not face criminal charges, the Navy said Tuesday. The head of Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command, Cmdr. Liam Hulin, determined that no crime had occurred after reviewing the Naval Criminal Investigation Services inquiry into the case. ABC News was first […]

Passing BUDS, Interview with Thomas Rosehaley Pt. 3

Thomas Rosehaley is a busy man these days. When he’s not flying across the globe working as a personal security professional, he’s back at home keeping on top of his medical training, which is his bailiwick. He had just arrived back in the states but was not getting much free time. “I’m diving tomorrow in […]

Passing BUDS, Interview with Thomas Rosehaley Pt. 2

Thomas Rosehaley is a busy man these days. When he’s not flying across the globe working as a personal security professional, he’s back at home keeping on top of his medical training, which is his bailiwick. He had just arrived back in the states but was not getting much free time. “I’m diving tomorrow in […]

NSWC: About Naval Special Warfare

SEALs, an uncommon and extremely dedicated fighting force trained to operate in any environment. With an exceptional ability to excel in the most demanding, water, they have become known as the toughest warriors on the planet. As a major component of the U.S Special Operations Command (SOCOM) the SEAL Teams entered to bring the demanding […]

Interview with former Navy SEAL Thomas Rosehaley: How to pass BUD/S (Part 1)

Former Navy SEAL Thomas Rosehaley is a busy man these days. When he’s not flying across the globe working as a personal security professional, he’s back at home keeping on top of his medical training, which is his bailiwick. He had just arrived back in the states but was not getting much free time. “I’m […]

Passing BUDS, Interview with Thomas Rosehaley Pt. 1

Thomas Rosehaley is a busy man these days. When he’s not flying across the globe working as a personal security professional, he’s back at home keeping on top of his medical training, which is his bailiwick. He had just arrived back in the states but was not getting much free time. “I’m diving tomorrow in […]

Active Navy SEAL pens “Death of a Team Guy”

The following was acquired via email and was written by an anonymous Navy SEAL still on active duty. -Desiree Huitt, Managing Editor Brave men have fought and died building the proud tradition and feared reputation that I am bound to uphold. In the worst of conditions, the legacy of my teammates steadies my resolve and […]