The legendary toughness of the Navy's SEAL teams was on display as the general in charge of U.S. Special Operations Command addressed the 57 sailors graduating from SEAL Qualification Training Class 322 in Coronado, Calif. Socom Commander Army Gen. Richard Clarke opened his Aug. 2 address noting he felt fortunate to be addressing the graduating…
Trump Says To Rescind Medals of Gallagher Prosecutors
The military medals given to the prosecutors of the Navy SEAL, Edward Gallagher, who was recently acquitted of the murder of an Iraq prisoner have been requested to be revoked by President of the United States. Yesterday, the Navy Secretary Richard Spencer ordered seven Navy Achievement Medals and 3 letters of commendation given to the…
Becoming a Navy SEAL
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of websites boasting about becoming a Navy SEAL. A few, a little embellishment and more fiction than fact. So with that and to avoid outdated and/or bad info, I thought that I would simply relate what Navy.com, the official Navy website, has to say about a career as a…
The Veterans Benefits Administration: What is it?
The Veterans Benefits Administration The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is “an organizational element of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs” that is in charge of administering the department’s programs that offer financial as well as other kinds of assistance to veterans, their dependents, and their survivors. The mission for the VBA, in partnership with the…
Navy Parachute Team 2019 Schedule
The United States Navy Parachute Team “The Leap Frogs” is the official parachute demonstration team of the United States Navy. Part of the United States Naval Special Warfare Command. The Leap Frogs Navy Parachute Team is made up of active-duty Navy SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC) and support personnel. The team is sanctioned by…
Another Navy SEAL Awarded Medal of Honor
Navy SEAL Receives Medal of Honor for Afghanistan Actions in 2002 WASHINGTON -- Sitting in the White House reading the citation for the Medal of Honor doesn’t give the real flavor of why retired Navy Master Chief Petty Officer and special warfare operator Britt K. Slabinski is receiving the award. Official portrait of retired Navy…
How to Become a Navy SEAL
After a team of Navy SEALs successfully killed Osama Bin Laden, interest in this group greatly increased. Today, more people than ever before are interested in becoming an enlisted Navy SEAL. For more information on joining the Navy and potentially becoming a SEAL, click here. On the surface, it sounds simple to become a Navy…
Becoming a Navy SEAL Takes Unswerving Heart
Being a Navy SEAL Takes Heart There are many people who want to try and become a Navy SEAL, but it may surprise them when it comes to learning what it takes. Worried your size and weight may be against you? How about wondering if you can even make it through the indoctrination course? From…
How Will You Celebrate Memorial Day?
I’d like to share with you the official description of Memorial Day and how it came to be. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States of America. Over two dozen cities and towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial…
Navy SEALS Known For Mental & Physical Toughness
Navy SEALS Known For Their Toughness 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…
