About: larryf

After graduating from BUD/S and serving on an East Coast team, I've known every reason why not to marry a team operator.  I mean, think about all the deployments around the world, training from one state to another, and the fear of that midnight knock on the door.  But with all that, here are seven…

Can Navy SEALs have successful marriages? Given the demands of their profession, it's a valid question. Balancing the intensity of SEAL life with marriage has challenges, but it’s achievable. This article explores how SEALs and their spouses build thriving partnerships. Can Navy SEALs Have Successful Marriages? Table of Contents: Can Navy…

How Many US Navy SEALs Are There?  While the size of this force remains somewhat of a mystery for national security purposes, hopefully, this article provides a glimpse into the actual numbers. The total number of active US Navy SEALs across the ten teams is estimated to be 2,500. Breaking Down the Teams: SEAL Teams: There are currently 8 active SEAL…

Is Navy SEAL training getting easier? This question surfaces frequently, especially with increased access to information about the training process.  If I can be candid, we have DEI and woke demands from the top (before the new president). Are women now becoming SEALs? New demands ahead for 2025 can leave many scratching their heads. Some…

Key Highlights Navy SEAL training, known as Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S), is a six-month program divided into three distinct phases. The first phase focuses on basic conditioning and includes the infamous "Hell Week," a test of extreme physical and mental endurance. The second phase develops combat diving skills, teaching candidates to use the water as…

Dating a Navy SEAL means one thing: commitment may be on the horizon. A major life decision is staring you in the face. Thinking of spending forever with a Navy SEAL - what does that really mean for your life together?  After all, SEALs are adrenaline junkies, seeking life-threatening risks like a child who wants…

As snowflakes fall and decorations twinkle, families reunite, basking in the joy and love that only this special time of year can bring. But how do Navy SEAL families spend Christmas when a loved one is deployed? You won't find many Navy SEAL families gathered around the tree on Christmas morning. But that doesn't mean…