I never attended a military reunion ever. Admittedly, I felt they were for old people who are well past their active years. This became apparently true as my swim buddy, after going through BUD/S, 46 years ago, and I visited our training swimming pool on the Coronado Amphibious base where Seal trainees hopefully will survive…
How Navy SEALS Survive Hell Week and BUD/S
If you're considering joining the Navy Seals you've probably heard of BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training) and hell week, but did you know that only about 25% of candidates make it through? Mind you, the men who fail out aren't necessarily the physically smaller or weaker types, many star athletes and all-around big guys don't make it through…
The Different Departments of Veteran Affairs: A Resource for Veterans
Signing up for the Navy Special Forces or the United States Military is a decision many Americans make at a very early age. To show their appreciation and ensure our 17-million veterans have the resources they need once service ends, the U.S. has developed different departments of veteran affairs. Services to our nation's veterans date back…
The Honor Foundation Ready To Help You During Your Transition To Civilian Life
The Honor Foundation helps members of the US Special Operations, such as Navy SEALs, transition back into civilian life. While Special Ops personnel have many skills that transfer easily to civilian life, such as innovation and leadership, they need to learn how to apply those skills to “killing it” in the business world instead of…
Is BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition Seal) Training Still the Toughest Military Training in the World?
Famous BUD/S 'O' Course in Coronado CA The Navy SEALs are a highly trained special operations unit, and passing their training is notoriously tough. Nearly 75% of men who attempt Navy SEAL training fail to complete it. So, what makes Navy SEAL training so challenging? And is it really the…
What Are Navy SEAL Jet Boots And How Do They Work?
It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but the idea of propulsion boots it real. Created by Patriot3 and adopted by special forces, Navy SEAL jet boots allow users to move easily through water, saving time and energy. How does this technology work, though, and what are its applications? Can it be used for…
