combat diver

Combat Diver Foundation: Preserving the heritage of combat divers

The Combat Diver Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity dedicated to preserving the history of the Combat Diver community. Though the foundation’s story began with a recognition that the class plaques at the Special Forces Underwater Operations School in Key West were under threat by the ravages of time and salt air, CDF’s vision […]

Combat Controller perishes during open water swim

Last Thursday, an Air Force Combat Controller (CCT) died during an open water swim. Airman First Class Keigan Baker was participating in a surface training swim as part of the Air Force Combat Dive Course. During the training event, Airman Baker went missing and was found unresponsive some hours later. In a press statement, U.S. […]

Pararescueman recognized for his role in the Thai Cave rescue operation

A Pararescueman (PJ), who played a key role in the rescue of a boys soccer team from a flooded cave in Thailand in 2018, was chosen as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Technical Sergeant Ken O’Brien, who is assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron (320th STS) out in Kadena Air […]

The Pic of the Day: Army SOF soldiers going through Combat Diver School

Soldiers attending the Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Special Forces Combat Diver Qualification Course take part in morning physical fitness, June 5, 2018, Key West Florida. The PT regimen at the school prepares students for the unique physical challenges […]

1st Recon Battalion voted the fittest unit in the Marine Corps

The 1st Reconnaissance Battalion was voted the fittest unit in the entire Marine Corps. To achieve this honor, the 1st Recon Marines had to beat not only the other Recon battalions but also the Marine Raider units. This is the second year that the Marine Corps is holding this competition. To win, a unit must […]

Think like a Green Beret: Never Quit

One thing that all special units have in common is an aversion to quitting and quitters. The greatest sin, the one unforgivable error is to quit, no matter what the obstacle. Only death can stop a truly determined man. You have to know that the man next to you will not break and run when […]

Special Forces Dive Medical Officer (DMO)

For the individual team member there is the challenge of passing Pre-SCUBA, the Combat Diver course at Key West, and then maintaining your physical fitness and swim skills to pass a dive re-qualification once or twice a year.

Who are the Underwater Demolition Teams blowing up Nigerian oil infrastructure?

A mysterious group called the Niger Delta Avengers has launched a series of strikes directed against underwater oil pipelines, putting a significant dent in Nigeria’s output of oil and appearing to tip the government into a economic recession.  The attacks, directed against Royal Dutch Shell, Chevron, and an Italian company called Eni SpA, are conducted by […]