A Navy Veteran’s Guide to Staying Armed and Ready for Anything
When everything goes sideways and survival is on the line, the right tools—and a bit of grit—are what separate the prepared from the prey.
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Conquering Fear is the Biggest Obstacle in Special Operations Training
Fear isn’t something operators are free from; it’s what they master, using relentless training, humor, and a clear head to keep that little quitter on their shoulder in check.
Mastering Navy SEAL Training: The Drownproofing Test
Mastering calm under duress in water is crucial for Navy SEALs, forming their training’s foundation and effectiveness.
Advice From a Green Beret: Rucking and Special Forces Selection
Rucking is as much about mindset as it is about muscle; practice the fundamentals, stretch those hips, and before you know it, the speed will come naturally—without (literally) running yourself into the ground.
A Green Beret Shares Six Tips to Passing Special Forces Assessment and Selection
Passing Selection isn’t about being the toughest or the fastest—it’s about embracing the suck, leaving your ego at the door, and pushing through every grueling day like your life depends on it, because one day, it just might.
Hand Picked: Delta Force Selection – When Not To Dance
In the relentless pursuit of self-betterment and the allure of belonging to something greater than myself, I charged through the trials of military selection, embodying the grit and spirit of those who dare to dance with destiny, no matter the height of the hurdle or the depth of the fall.
Ongoing Selection in Delta: The First Thing You Know (Part I)
Amid the eerie silence of the pre-dawn hours, the sudden ring of the phone catapulted me from the realm of slumber into the heart-pounding reality of a world where the unexpected was the only constant, and the melody of uncertainty played the overture to the enigmatic dance of duty that awaited.
That Time When a Feral Dog Attacked Me During Special Forces Training
Never again would I do the rucksack flop without automatically thinking of that damned dog. And never ever would I again relax.
Special Operations Skills 101: Land Navigation
Today, we’re going to jump into Land Navigation, one of the key areas that end up failing the majority of candidates who volunteer for Selection.
Green Beret Killed in Pre-Scuba Swimming Exercise Is Identified
“This is an absolute tragedy, especially when we lose someone as capable and promising as Lincoln,” said the commander of 19th SFG.
The Air Force Combat Controller: Leading the Way for Others to Follow
The Air Force Combat Controller controls the skies before, during, and after battle.
The US Air Force’s Bomb Squad: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
Air Force EOD technicians may not be special operators, but they nearly train as if they were and safeguard our troops.
