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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 […]
It is Friday so it is also Leg Day at the gym. Starting with Squats – (front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell), then some lunges and the weighted sled push. And then finish the workout with a five-mile run. Mark your progress down in your workout log book and stretch well after the session. Training: Continue […]
Syrian military forces loyal to embattled President Assad ignored warnings about approaching a small US base that houses its Special Operations Forces this week and was hit by a US-led airstrike. This was the second attack in just the past month against Assad’s forces by US airstrikes in what the Defense Department characterized as self-defense […]
We have been getting a lot of mail and tweets here at SpecialOperations.com and as we pointed out in our earlier post a day ago, many have questions about the Selection courses and what can be expected when candidates begin their quest to become part of the Special Operations fraternity and become part of the […]
Back to the gym this morning and start with a Chest and Triceps workout today before a 5-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 […]
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is home to some of the most elite forces in the world, SEALs, Green Berets, Rangers, Air Force Special Operators, and Marine Raiders. And all of them are using a host of new vehicles that were specifically engineered for their use. SOFREP and Special Operations.com had an opportunity […]
I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately again about passing the selection course and many of them have to do carrying a rucksack and many of the candidates are worrying about being able to tote the pain pill to the standards in the course. The first piece of advice I’ll give is to step […]
Time to head over to the gym for some shoulder and back work. As we mention in a post shortly, these shoulder workouts help in rucking and once in Selection. Be sure to log the progress down in your workout log book. And because Wednesday is rucking day, get the rucksack with 45-pound minimum weight ready […]
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is home to some of the most elite forces in the world, SEALs, Green Berets, Rangers, Air Force Special Operators, and Marine Raiders. And all of them are using a host of new vehicles that were specifically engineered for their use. SOFREP and Special Operations.com had an opportunity […]
An ugly day outdoors if you live on the East Coast, so a good way to begin Tuesday is head to the gym for Leg Day. 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 […]
More than 1000 members of Naval Special Warfare gathered in their dress blue uniforms to say goodbye and honor their fallen team member Special Operator 1st Class Remington Peters who died on Memorial Day weekend when his parachute malfunctioned. Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Petty Officer 1st Class Remington Peters died Sunday May 28th in a parachute […]
More than 1000 members of Naval Special Warfare gathered in their dress blue uniforms to say goodbye and honor their fallen team member Special Operator 1st Class Remington Peters who died on Memorial Day weekend when his parachute malfunctioned. Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Petty Officer 1st Class Remington Peters died Sunday May 28th in a parachute […]
