Selection land nav basics, pinpoint your location, orient the map

Selection land nav basics, pinpoint your location, orient the map

We’ve been going back over some of the basics in recent weeks as the winter months means an entirely new batch of Selection classes and candidates. And many of the new candidates have questions, just like the last group of prospective Special Operations troops did and we’ll do our best to answer every one of […]

Selection Land Nav Basics: Pinpoint Your Location, Orient the Map

Selection Land Nav Basics: Pinpoint Your Location, Orient the Map

We’ve been going back over some of the basics in recent weeks as the winter months means an entirely new batch of Selection classes and candidates. And many of the new candidates have questions, just like the last group of prospective Special Operations troops did and we’ll do our best to answer every one of […]

Coast Guard Frees Sea Turtle from Cocaine Bales

Coast Guard Frees Sea Turtle from Cocaine Bales

While much of the nation is focusing on the opioid crisis in the U.S., cocaine smuggling is making a big comeback and that means the Coast Guard must be alert for small boat and even homemade submarines. Often times the crews of the boats carrying the contraband will jettison their illegal cargo overboard if they […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 3

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 3

Tuesday morning is time to go back to the gym to work on pull-ups and rope climbing preparation as well as Leg Day. Go heavier with the sled push to build up explosion which will definitely help with the rucksack marches. If you don’t have access to climbing ropes, (which my gym doesn’t) then do […]

I Doubt James Bond Ever Had to Deal With This…

I Doubt James Bond Ever Had to Deal With This…

Merry Christmas to All, we sincerely hope each and every one of you has a safe and happy day surrounded by family and loved ones. Originally, I was going to write about a Christmas being away from home, but even a good story and a funny one is a bit depressing when you’re far from […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 2

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 2

Merry Christmas, we’ll do a small prep for the UBRR (Upper Body Round Round) by doing a pre-test on the Pushups, Sit-ups, Crunches, and V-Ups two times and then go open our presents. Go thru the entire cycle and then do it again and see where your fitness level is. How are your feet feeling […]

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 1

Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation Week 5, Day 1

We’ll kick off things today with our Sunday morning rucksack march. A warmup of pushups and planks followed by a fast-paced 5-mile ruck march with a 45-pound minimum to start the day right. The ability to carry a rucksack is of paramount importance in Special Operations. Remember to stay hydrated throughout the ruck and to […]

After ISIS campaign, Iranian-backed militias vow to oust US troops from Iraq

After ISIS campaign, Iranian-backed militias vow to oust US troops from Iraq

You were waiting for this… right? The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) who are backed by Iran, that they’ve helped push the Islamic State from much of Iraq, is training its sights on the remaining U.S.-led coalition troops scattered across the country. The 100,000-thousand-member force has fought both with and against Americans in Iraq. This can […]

Pence makes surprise visit to Afghanistan, vows “To see it through”

Pence makes surprise visit to Afghanistan, vows “To see it through”

Vice President Mike Pence made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan to meet its leaders and US troops but the true purpose was to assure Afghan leaders that the US was going to stay in Afghanistan for the long haul and the commitment for the Afghan people was strong. Pence whisked into Afghanistan on a military […]

Training with the Ukrainian army’s elite snipers

Training with the Ukrainian army’s elite snipers

It’s an early morning in Eastern Ukraine, we stand outside, My friend and I, smoking cigarettes in a gazebo next to the parade grounds of an unknown Regiment; our field packs, battle rattle, and rifles in tow. I felt a little awkward showing up for a sniper course carrying an AK74 but also figured we’d […]

Having the Proper Boots and Socks at Selection Is Essential

Having the Proper Boots and Socks at Selection Is Essential

About 8-9 months ago we posted a piece on boots and not only having ones that fit properly but having at least one backup, broken-in pair when you start Selection. With new classes starting up, we’ve gotten some questions about the different gates and events at Selection and we’ve posted on those and will revisit […]

Pence Makes Surprise Visit to Afghanistan, Vows “To See it Through”

Pence Makes Surprise Visit to Afghanistan, Vows “To See it Through”

Vice President Mike Pence made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan to meet its leaders and US troops but the true purpose was to assure Afghan leaders that the US was going to stay in Afghanistan for the long haul and the commitment for the Afghan people was strong. Pence whisked into Afghanistan on a military […]