In this episode, Jim West and the team navigate through the Green Berets’ history, from Vietnam to 9/11, revealing a journey of resilience and evolution, with Andrew Wilkow leading the discussion.
In today’s episode of Inside the Team Room, our ex-Green Berets share personal stories about the reactions they faced when they first pursued their dreams in Special Forces, revealing the challenges and motivations behind their choices, including their decision to not join the officer ranks.
In Delta Force, do not ever (EVER!) meddle in the non-commissioned business of an assault squadron.
Amidst the grueling survival training at Camp Mackall, my spirit oscillated between gritty determination and sardonic humor, as I navigated the absurdity of ‘Bunny Baseball’ and the surreal reality of being a Green Beret in training.
Amidst the low-visibility and cozy confines of our little Green Beret haven, we embraced the simple pleasures of pipe smoking and petting dogs, a stark contrast to the usual military rigidity and prying eyes of higher headquarters.
The Waterborne Infiltrations Course, aptly nicknamed ‘Ranger School on Water,’ pushed us to our limits, but it died a quiet death due to lack of support, a testament to the hard, thankless grind it really was.
In the swirling madness of global conflict, the Polish GROM cuts through the chaos like a sharp blade, silent warriors loaded with guts and guile, ready to dance with death at a moment’s notice in the world’s darkest corners.
In this video, even seasoned Delta operators struggle to fully describe the grueling and highly classified selection process, a testament to the elite status and secrecy surrounding America’s Delta Force.
James Nelson Sudderth, with his characteristic knife-hand to the chest, didn’t just advise, he commanded with a conviction that propelled me out of my self-doubt and straight into the heart of Delta Force.
After months of grueling preparation and a relentless determination, standing there in the rain with my homemade headlamp strapped on, I felt ready to face whatever the Delta selection threw my way, my resolve as unyielding as the heavy rucksack on my back.
Since 2005, the UK’s SRR has excelled in global intel and covert ops, reinforcing its crucial role in national and international security.
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.
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Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
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Our roots in shooting sports started off back in 1996 with our founder and CEO, Josh Ungier. His love of airguns took hold of our company from day one and we became the first e-commerce retailer dedicated to airguns, optics, ammo, and accessories. Over the next 25 years, customers turned to us for our unmatched product selection, great advice, education, and continued support of the sport and airgun industry.
