Revisiting the SFAS Night Land Navigation Course

In previous articles, we’ve touched on the different aspects of land navigation. We’ve gotten a few questions and comments about night navigation which is the hardest part of land navigation because all your skills will be tested to the max in the hours of darkness. Rather than re-hashing the entire Land Navigation series of articles, […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.15.2017

Chest and Triceps workout today at the gym before heading out for a 4-mile run. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench Press 3 x 10 Dumbbell Flies 3 x 10 Dumbbell […]

Passing Selection Requires Proper Foot Care and Boots

We’ve been getting a lot of messages regarding the Selection process and many of them from both here in the US and from other countries concern rucking and boot fit. So it is a good time to revisit the care of your feet and the proper boot fit that we touched on a few months […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.14.2017

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 and remember to hydrate throughout the march. Don’t forget to mark your progress in the workout log book and stay hydrated. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.13.2017

Tuesday is our Leg Day at the gym followed by a run. Begin with pull-ups and towel pullups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a three-mile run. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR 3 x Pullups 10 reps 3 x Towel pullups 10 […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.12.2017

Let’s start Monday and the week off right with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pullups and dips before a 4-mile run. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your progress in your workout log book. Training: More preparation for the UBRR 1 x 1-minute Pushups 1 x 1-minute […]

Former Navy SEAL and Leap Frogger turns a passion for skydiving into a thriving business

The reasons people pursue serving in the United States military are as diverse as the people who serve, and even within the military, one person’s experiences may vary pretty dramatically from the next.  Different people, different branches, and different occupational specialties makes each person’s service unique, but for everyone that laces up their boots for […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.11.2017

Sunday morning Rucksack march. Do a quick warm up of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. Stretch well both before and after the event. Remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated out there. With the heat of […]

SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.10.2017

Back in the gym this Saturday morning for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pullups 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 and prepare for a long ruck on Sunday morning. Training: More Preparation for […]

Axelson Tactical ROC Competition Muzzle Brake | Review

Axelson Tactical was founded in honor of the memory of Matt Axelson, a SEAL who was killed in the line of duty.  The fact that I’m starting the review process of the ROC Competition muzzle brake the day after Memorial day is not lost on me.  Now that the day dedicated to the memory of […]

Former Navy SEAL among 12 new astronauts selected by NASA

NASA has announced their selection of the largest astronaut class inducted into the space faring organization since 2000.  After receiving a record-breaking 18,300 applications, NASA whittled the candidate pool down to twelve men and women who represent the very best and brightest this country has to offer. Vice President Mike Pence joined NASA’s leadership on Wednesday […]