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Military Fitness: Training for Special Forces

How Barbell Training Complements Military Fitness

Barbell training in military fitness? Military fitness is always an interesting topic for every individual. It’s not a secret that strength training helps to

6 years ago

by Eric Sof

1st. Lt. Moreno is one of the unsung heroes who died to save others

Heroes can be described as ordinary people doing extraordinary things. But, the story of Army nurse 1st Lt. Jennifer M. Moreno is not an ordinary military story. This extraordinary person, one of the

10 years ago

Fallen Heroes

3 Powerful Ways to Supercharge Your Fitness in 2025

As the new year begins, gyms are buzzing with fresh faces chasing goals—better fitness, weight loss, and improved health. I genuinely applaud the dedication of those stepping into the fitness world for

10 years ago

Tactical Fitness

Workouts and exercises for military athletes and SOF operators (Photo: Mountain Exercise Institute)

3 Core Exercises for SOF operators

Special Operations Forces operators are warriors and they are uncommon men. Uncommon men need uncommon training. Here are 3 core exercises for SOF operators that will set you apart from the millions

10 years ago

Tactical Fitness

Legionnaire of French Foreign Legion brandishing his FN Minimi machine gun — Member of the French Foreign Legion (Photo: Pinterest/FFL)

Shane’s story: The Legion was my homeland

The Legion was my homeland, says Shane, a former infantryman in the Royal Australian Regiment who served as a legionnaire in French Foreign Legion. An unknown number of Australians have served and

11 years ago

Operator Culture

Who was Glen Doherty, SEAL killed in Benghazi? 2

The story of Glen Doherty, a Navy SEAL killed in Benghazi

On September 11, 2012, the diplomatic mission in Benghazi came under attack, US Ambassador to Libya John Christopher Stevens, and three other American citizens died while several were wounded. One of the

11 years ago

Fallen Heroes

How to pack your own Go Bag?

Having a Go Bag is not only mandatory to the bodyguards or tactical operators. It easy can be implemented into civilian life as well. Your Go Bag needs to be packed at all

11 years ago

Tactical Fitness

No Man Left Behind, Fallujah Hell House 2004 hell house 1st. sgt. Bradley Kasal — It’s of two young Marines helping a wounded Marine 1st Sgt. Bradley Kasal from a building known as the “Fallujah's Hell House”. He is seen holding his service pistol in one hand and his K-Bar in the other. (Photo: XY)

Fallujah’s Hell House and the photo described as No Man Left Behind

The Fallujah’s Hell House has earned iconic status after one picture find its way to the world. One of the most gripping images of Operation Iraqi Freedom showing wounded Marine 1st Sgt.

13 years ago

Operator Culture

The Spartan 300 workout and new variations for combat use

Most everyone has heard about the Spartan 300 Workout developed for the actors in the movie 300 by the Gym Jones folks. If you have not seen this or tried it, be warned it is

13 years ago

Tactical Fitness

A must read letter written by Steve Vought, a Navy SEAL Team 8 2 — (Photo: Illustration)

Steven Voigt: A must read letter written by a Navy SEAL

The following letter was written by PO1 Steven Voigt of SEAL Team Eight two days before being killed in an SH-60 helicopter crash in the Persian Gulf on October 25, 1996. This

13 years ago

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Green Beret sniper during annual competition — The U.S. Army Special Operations Command International Sniper Competition challenged the skill level, training and knowledge of participants. (Photo: Army/Spc. Alleea Oliver)

Special forces and their role in the history of warfare

Special forces and their role in the history of warfare had not much changed throughout history. From the very beginning, they receive priority when it is desirable to liquidate the enemy in

13 years ago

Operator Culture

Gary Gordon and Randy Shughart, two Delta Force snipers who have been awarded Medal of Honor for his actions during the 1st Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia on October 3, 1993 (Photo: U.S. Army)

Gary Gordon and Randy Shughart: The real heroes of the Battle of Mogadishu

The story of courage and self-sacrifice is best portrayed in the heroic story of MSG Gordon and SFC Shughart. Two Delta snipers fought and died in the Battle of Mogadishu. For their

13 years ago

Fallen Heroes

Navy SEAL Combat Medic: Saving Lives Behind Enemy Lines

Being a medic in combat is a unique and highly valuable role. This is particularly true for those who serve as Navy SEAL Combat Medics. They provide an invaluable sense of security

13 years ago

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