When it comes to developing American heroes, the US Navy SEALs are famously honored as a training ground. Navy SEAL Jocko Willink is no exception. Retired in 2010, Jocko Willink spent two decades in the Navy SEAL program and has since founded Echelon Front - a leadership consulting business. He is also an author and podcaster,…
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Navy SEAL Foundation Is All-In and Fights To Win For Navy SEAL Families: Captivating In-Person Interview With CEO Robin King
(Interviewed By Larry Fowler, BUD/S Class 89, NavySeal.com) Early on February third, I packed l my car and left Florida for a 2,000-mile drive to Coronado California. My goals were simple: spend several weeks checking out the new BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL) training facilities as much as my veteran's id card would allow, spend…
Why Navy Seal Hell Week Is Not for the Faint at Heart
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a Navy SEAL? Well, one of the most grueling and intense tests of physical and mental endurance is known as "Hell Week." This event pushes candidates to their limits, with little sleep and constant physical challenges. But what exactly goes on during Hell Week, and why do SEALs…
Top 8 Navy SEAL Movies of All Time
The Navy SEALs are globally known as one of the most fearsome and exclusive military units in the world — almost 80% of SEAL potential end up dropping out before they finish the program. There are several movies about Navy SEALs that depict their larger-than-life missions, but the truth is that many of them are not realistic,…
Who Is Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell?
Out of the 1.39 million people who are actively serving in the US Armed Forces today, only around 200 to 250 get to become Navy SEALS each year. This is because they undergo rigorous training with high attrition rates to become the elite fighting force they are. They have to be ready to risk their lives for…
The Daring Cost Of Having Priorities For One Brave Man
By Guy Cortise, BUD/S Class 89 Usually, when a person asks me what it takes to become a SEAL, I tell them that it takes a person with a really warped sense of priorities. I answer the follow-up questions with my own experience of consciously choosing to be crippled for life, rather than be medically…
Who Invented Navy SEAL Copypasta?
If you've heard the term Navy SEAL copypasta, you might wonder what it is. Or, you may have seen this type of text used without even knowing that's what it was. Continue reading below to learn what Navy SEAL copypasta means and who invented it. What Is Navy SEAL Copypasta? Navy SEAL copypasta is a…
5 Fascinating Facts About Navy SEAL Chris Kyle
Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, known as a record-holding sniper for the U.S. military, had killed over 160 people. This makes him the most iconic of all snipers throughout U.S. history. He joined the Navy back in 1999, serving 13 years after spending time in the great outdoors where he grew up learning how to shoot at…
What Does the Navy SEAL Foundation Do?
The Navy SEALs are some of the most exclusive and elite US military forces — they make up less than 1% of even just the US Navy Personnel. Throughout their careers, Navy SEALs undergo some of the harshest and most grueling training and missions known to man. Both they and their families make enormous sacrifices for their…
Michael Murphy Navy SEAL
The U.S. Navy SEALs are one of the most prestigious military groups in the world and boast an 80% drop-out rate. Although it may be hard to get in, they produce some of the greatest heroes whose stories will last through the ages. One of those heroes is Navy SEAL Michael Murphy. The officer was awarded…
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