SWCC’s: The Horsepower Behind The Navy Seals   Although the US Navy SEALs are the tip of the spear and are the elite of the elite, they are not the only component that is vital to the effectiveness of the US Navy’s Special Warfare Operations. Objectives are usually incredibly deep in hostile territory, and one mistake is all it takes to alert the enemy to the team’s position and compromise the mission. So how are Navy » Read More

Some people are just blessed and this would certainly include Commander Chris Cassidy of York, Maine. Commander Cassidy is an unobtrusive, easy going, humble young man who is headed into outer space as the world’s second Navy SEAL to ever launch out of the Earth’s atmosphere, following in the legendary footsteps of Capt. William Shepherd, who worked on the International Space Station in1992. Commander Cassidy attributes his success to luck and chance and, as luck and chance would have it, Commander Cassidy is blessed with superior intellect, groundbreaking determination and masterful skills. As » Read More

The Elite Among Navy SEALS   These guys are hard-core. The force called in to complete what seems like mission impossible, the Navy SEALS are known for both their incredible mental and physical toughness. The legendary special operations group is known for their ‘never-say-die’ attitude and their success rate at getting the job done—the jobs no one else can.

Their well-deserved reputation is due in no small part to their rigorous training. The United States Navy Sea, » Read More

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A Navy Seal Interview   I recently had the opportunity to sit and listen as a retired Navy SEAL reflected on a long career in the Navy. As he spoke of his early days in Basic Underwater Demolition/Swimming (BUDS), “hell week”, two tours in Vietnam, and other experiences comprising 23 years as a Navy SEAL, even now after twenty plus years of post-Navy life, I could still hear the pride and fervor in his voice. As the amazing stories came to life through his words, » Read More

Navy SEAL Training Over the Years   By Larry Fowler
BUDS Class of ’89 The Hotel Del Coronado has been made famous over the years by a lot of things. Navy SEAL team recruits run up and down the beach here working till they drop, and it’s the same Silver Strand Beach that was made famous by Marylyn Monroe. It is a lot different to be visiting here as a guest, instead of sweating and groaning working to gain acceptance as an elite Navy SEAL. It’s a lot different, » Read More

Elite Member Of SEAL Team Gave His Life For His Comrades   San Diego- There is nothing nobler than to give your life to save the lives of your fellow soldiers. One such example will be noted in a special White House Medal of Honor ceremony for a brave Navy SEAL Team member. The courage of the SEAL tradition » Read More

A New Combat Assault Rifle for Special Ops Teams   United States Special Operations Command, (SOCOM) has approved the initiation of training with a new assault rifles by Navy SEALs, Army Green Berets, and other special operations troops and teams in the United States military. The new Mark 16 and Mark 17 rifles provide elite troops with a refined » Read More

Navy Seal BUDS Training Video 1 of 4  

Think you have what it takes to be a Navy Seal. Here is some of the training the seals go through to become one of America’s elite soldiers.

Navy SEALS Run Silent, Run Deep   Many military veterans and civilians are familiar with Hollywood movies about submarine warfare. Movies like “Run Silent, Run Deep”, “The Enemy Below”, and “Das Boot” have been indelibly carved into the minds and spirits of submariners as well as civilian movie audiences for decades. However, while they are not typically discussed much » Read More