Tag: military training

The Mark 19 has been a breakthrough for U.S. troops, delivering massive firepower from a safe distance, whether it’s defending convoys or breaking through enemy defenses in urban combat.

Army Reserves at Fort McCoy participated in the challenging WAREX 87-24-02, enhancing their combat readiness through intensive scenarios.

In a bold display of power projection, China’s counterterrorism exercise with Belarus near the Polish border underscores Beijing’s ability to swiftly mobilize and sustain military operations right in NATO’s backyard.

Global militaries face recruitment challenges, including the formidable German Bundeswehr, struggle to attract and retain new talent.

The US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine recently unveiled a potentially life-saving innovation, the Heat Injury Prevention System, our boys may soon benefit.

In today’s discussion, our Green Berets delve into the complex issue of women in special operations, emphasizing the critical importance of capability over gender, as highlighted by a tragic incident involving an SF officer’s wife during a parachute jump.

In a gripping tale of youthful mishap, Charlie Melton, a new SEAL at just 19, found himself alone in the abyss with only a chem light for company, facing the daunting reality of losing a $3.5 million SEAL Delivery Vehicle to the ocean’s depths.

Chuckling over Rad’s infamous beard and its social media fame, we dive deep into the rigorous world of SEAL Sniper School, where even legends like Marcus Luttrell face their limits, and a plant-stuffed ‘Sasquatch’ sighting is just part of the learning curve.

In this episode, former Navy SEAL Mike Ritland delves into the “bro nod” of respect among special operators, while Drago recounts his unique English and safety training adventures with the Polish GROM.

In the gritty echo of the Team Room, Mike Ritland’s evasion tactics and Shane Hiatt’s hose fiasco mingle with Drago’s boisterous chuckles, painting a vivid, unapologetic portrait of SEAL life far from the unseeing eyes of the world.

In this episode, Brandon recounts his challenging yet rewarding journey through BUD/S, where despite being ‘that guy’ who struggled and lagged behind, he persevered and ultimately found his stride during Hell Week, earning the respect of his peers through sheer determination and grit.”

In the aftermath of the tragic ACV rollover at Camp Pendleton, the Marine Corps community mourns a lost comrade and unites in support of the fourteen injured, reminding us of the unpredictable risks faced even in routine training.