President Donald J. Trump highlighted the sacrifices and grit of U.S. service members fighting against extremism by visiting Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, for Thanksgiving. A man speaks from behind a podium surrounded by military members. The president also met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the U.S. Air Force headquarters on the base. He then spoke…
Secretary of the Navy Terminates Trident Review Boards
The acting Secretary of the Navy directed the Chief of Naval Operations to terminate the Trident Reviews for three Naval Special Warfare team members. Given the unique circumstances of these three remaining cases, he determined that any failures in conduct, performance, judgment or professionalism exhibited by these men would be addressed through other administrative measures…
Defense Secretary Says SEALs Focus Now On Ethics
Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said he wants the Navy and the SEALs to focus now on professionalism and ethics following the resignation of Richard V. Spencer as Navy secretary. "I want the SEALs and the Navy to move beyond this now and get fully focused on their warfighting mission, and I also want…
Failure Not An Option In Battle, Nor At Home. With Divorce Rates Up To 90% In Special Forces Community… Perhaps Help May Be One Phone Call Away
While serving in the military special forces, failure was not an option and accomplishment was everything. I attribute much of my life success to having coaches and accountability partners. Not just any coach or accountability partner, but those who I believed really could help me get to the next level. During my time serving as…
Everybody Has A Plan Until They Get Punched In The Mouth
Written By Former United States Representative Scott William Taylor is an American politician and former Navy SEAL who served as the United States The title of this piece is, of course, a famous line from legendary boxer Mike Tyson. He said it in response to people who asked him how he would deal with opponents,…
President Donald Trump Restores Special Warfare Operator First Class Edward Gallagher Rank
WASHINGTON – Fox News -- President Donald Trump restored Special Warfare Operator First Class Edward Gallagher rank Friday of a Navy SEAL court-martialed and acquitted in San Diego earlier this year by a jury of five Marines and two Navy men on murder charges, with the White House stating his promotion was "justified" given his…
Gallagher To Get His Rank Restored?
According to Fox News, President Trump is now considering "imminent" action on the cases of 3 U.S. military service members accused of war crimes, reported Monday. Speaking on "Fox & Friends," spokesperson Hegseth said Trump - who ordered the review of the charges against Army 1st Lt. Clint Lorance and Army Green Beret Maj. Matt Golsteyn - will be meeting with Army Secretary Ryan…
Basics of Navy SEAL Missions
The Navy SEALs stands for Sea, Air, and Land. No matter where they are needed, the NAVY SEAL will get there. They aren’t limited to a certain area of expertise. They are constantly training for the success of missions that can’t be completed by anyone else. The Navy SEALs are more than the high profile…
