Why the Navy revised the medal count of “American Sniper” Chris Kyle

Why the Navy revised the medal count of “American Sniper” Chris Kyle

Navy SEAL Chris Kyle is in the news again. The Navy has officially revised his record regarding the number of medals he received during a decade of service that included four tours of Iraq. In his memoir, American Sniper, Kyle wrote that he had received two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars. But following the Navy’s […]

Coroner expected to rule Navy SEAL trainee’s death “drowning homicide”

Coroner expected to rule Navy SEAL trainee’s death “drowning homicide”

The San Diego coroner is expected to issue a report that calls the death of a Navy SEAL trainee a “drowning homicide,” CBS News Pentagon correspondent David Martin reported. That’s not a finding of murder but it is a conclusion that James “Derek” Lovelace died not by accident, but “at the hands of others.” Navy officials expect […]

Navy SEAL Kills Pirate with a Knife

Navy SEAL Kills Pirate with a Knife

I recently attended a shooting course taught by a former Navy SEAL. A small portion of that course covered some basic combatives (7 yards and in). When you’re 7 yards or closer to the bad guy you are considered to be within combatives range. Within this close distance things happen fast, really fast. You may […]

Ventura to appeal 8th Circuit decision that threw out $1.8 million defamation award

Ventura to appeal 8th Circuit decision that threw out $1.8 million defamation award

Former Gov. Jesse Ventura plans to appeal the decision by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court Appeals, which last week overturned the $1.8 million defamation verdict that a jury awarded him in 2014. David B. Olsen, Ventura’s attorney, filed a motion Wednesday asking for an extension until July 11 to file a brief. He will be […]

This Navy SEAL Died Fighting 100 ISIS Fighters Like a True Hero

This Navy SEAL Died Fighting 100 ISIS Fighters Like a True Hero

Navy SEAL Charles Keating IV was killed during a firefight with ISIS forces in May, but the extent of Keating’s heroism and valor in battle has only recently come to light. According to a CNN report, Keating was part of a team of American military advisers who were assisting Kurdish forces. The Kurds and Americans were […]

Destroyer named for Medal of Honor SEAL christened Saturday

Destroyer named for Medal of Honor SEAL christened Saturday

The Navy will christen its next Zumwalt-class destroyer Saturday, whose name  honors the fallen Navy SEAL who leaped on a grenade to save his teammates. The destroyer Michael Monsoor will be christened at Bath Iron Works, Maine. Sally Monsoor, Michael’s mother, is the ship’s sponsor and will break a bottle of sparkling wine across the bow, according to […]