Archive: News

There’s no doubt about it—US Navy SEAL training is among the hardest (if not the hardest) training in the world. Their O-course (obstacle course) is designed to test both your physical skills, and your ability to execute the maneuvers within a set amount of time: Maximum time allowed is 12 minutes; the record is 4... Read More

The United States Marine Corps Reconnaissance Battalions (or commonly called Marine Recon or Force Recon), saw its beginnings in 1941, but became fully operation when the United State entered World War II. While their largest theater of action was the Pacific, Marines were some of the first American troops to fight in Europe and North... Read More

Check out this awesome video about Molli Oliver, the United Airlines flight attendant who uses her free time to reunite soldiers with their retired military dogs. While the use of dogs battle dates back to the Greek and Roman era, their US Military service began in World War I with Sergeant Stubby, smuggled into battle... Read More

“Think about the lies you use to rationalize taking the easy road and leaving discipline behind. Stop the lies with the truth.” Check out this awesome video where Jocko puts it point blank to a viewer asking how they can stop being a “chronic excuse-maker”. “For many people, an excuse is better than an achievement... Read More

The US military promised to send more aid to flood-devastated Harvey, Texas, and they delivered–in the form of the US Marines arriving in their AAVs. These tough vehicles are able to operate on land and in water. Also called called “amtracs”, short for “amphibious tractor”, variants were were first used during the Korean, then, most... Read More

Volunteers from Louisiana brought their makeshift flotilla to Texas to aid in search and rescue efforts, as well as helping to distribute supplies, food and much-needed relief to people caught in the recent devastation of Hurricane Harvey. Starting with a 9-hour drive as a caravan from Baton Rouge, LA, the volunteers arrived in Humble, TX... Read More

Check out this great podcast with Mark Divine, founder of SEALFIT, as he talks about how he begins his mornings, and how viewing your day as a metaphorical “battlefield” in which you’ve already won sets the tone for the entire day. How do you start your mornings? What is your routine? How do you create... Read More

Check out this video showing active duty members SEAL Team 1 and Army Special Forces Group 1-1 training together. A joint operational access exercise, or JOAX, is beneficial for many reasons–two of which are communication and learning how the two forces operate. By practicing beforehand, any confusion or pauses for clarification (which can lead to... Read More

Check out this awesome video of A-10 footage set to AC/DC’s “Shoot to Thrill”. Great way to get yourself ready for the weekend! What music do you listen to when you work out? Do you have a favorite playlist? Different ones for different workouts? Let us know in the comments below! Are you trying to... Read More

In this awesome video, Navy SEAL David Rutherford of Frog Logic lays out the 8 easy steps–missions–to generating self-confidence. What have you found that generates self-confidence for you? What would you add to his list? Do you agree with him? What are your methods? Mission 1 Positive attitude. Every single day you wake up you... Read More

Looking more like the APC (Armored Personnel Carrier) in Aliens–or something out of a video game taking place sometime in the near future–General Dynamics Land Division has unveiled its new variation on the Stryker, which is an eight-wheeled, armored vehicle designed for  fighting. Originally derived from the Canadian LAV III and the Swiss Piranha III, the... Read More

“Don’t give into the immediate gratification that’s whispering in your ear. Shut that down. Do not listen to that little voice. Instead—go through the motions. Lift the weights. Sprint the hill. Work on the project. Get out of bed.” Watch this awesome video with Jocko Willink talking about how he handles days when he’s “just... Read More

Because of the recent posturing from North Korea (which has chosen to stand down and retract its threat of firing on Guam), the US Military has chosen to create the next generation of artillery shells–which will be travel at 7 times the speed of sound. This hypersonic speed is the at which the North American... Read More

There’s no argument the USAF’s A-10 Warthog (or the Thunderbolt II) is a plane that can take a licking and keep on ticking, proving time and time again it’s the “most survivable plane ever built”. Its nickname is also the “flying bathtub”, which comes from the thick titanium encasement around the famous Gatling gun, and... Read More