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…
What’s it Take to Get to Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL Training
Ever wondered what it takes to just get to Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL Training? When a teenager wants to serve his/her country, it's a noble undertaking. Some even take it a step further with aspirations to join the Navy SEALs or another Special Ops group. Not everybody can be a SEAL, however. If you're considering…
Was the Bin Laden Raid A Kill Mission From The Go?
A former Navy Seal and author of the new book, "No Easy Day", reveals his first hand personal experience during the amazing Osama bin Laden raid. Matt Bissonnette, pseudonym name Mark Owen, version of that historic raid writes that Bin Laden was shot in the head when looking ‘outside’ his bedroom door by a fellow…
Becoming a Navy SEAL
Becoming a SEAL in the Navy is no easy task, and it’s an accomplishment reserved only for the strongest warriors the US Navy has to offer. Candidates who survive all phases of Navy Seal training possess superior qualities that can’t be faked thorough training. Candidates’ minds and bodies are pushed to unimaginable extremes and not…
Preparing For Navy Basic Training
Every SEAL wants orders to BUD/S . But before he crosses the beautiful Cornado Bay Bridge and checking in at the Navy Amphibious Base, he must first get through Navy basic training. Such training is at least worth discussing. You can feel that joining the military is a ‘strong’ decision and obviously a good…
Get College Credit Hours With Navy SEAL Training
Many Navy Seals have college degrees. One way that paves the road for them is getting credits for their military service. The American Council on Education is considered one of the most influential and visible association for higher education. The ACE represents the degree-granting institutions, which are inclusive of the four year and the two…
BUD/S Training Navy SEALs Forgotten Questions
Time and time again, the same Navy SEALs questions are brought to the forefront. What are the age requirements? Can women join the SEALs? How can I get started? These are the common questions that are often times asked by those interested in becoming a SEAL in the near future. Of course, there are other…
Worth Remembering Navy SEAL Adam Brown
Pulse-pounding. That's the best I can explain my feelings this morning after finishing reading 'Fearless' last night. A book authored by Eric Blehm reflecting the story of Adam Brown while serving on Seal Team Six. The cover of this book reads, "The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team SIX Operator Adam…
A Shinning Moment In Time: Commander Chris Cassidy
Some people are just blessed and this would certainly include Commander Chris Cassidy of York, Maine. Commander Cassidy is an unobtrusive, easy going, humble young man who is headed into outer space as the world's second Navy SEAL to ever launch out of the Earth's atmosphere, following in the legendary footsteps of Capt. William Shepherd,…
Retired Master Chief Britt Slabinski Awarded Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The White House announced today that President Donald J. Trump will award the Medal of Honor to Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL), Retired, Britt Slabinski for his heroic actions in March 2002 during the Battle of Takur Ghar while serving in Afghanistan. Master Chief Slabinski will be awarded the Medal of Honor…
