Drill and Workout to Help with Diver, Rescue Swimmer and Special Ops Pool Skills Here is a workout to help with both underwater swimming and the lifesaving, or buddy tow, test.
What to Know About Creatine and Why the Military Regulates it for Special Forces Creatine's reputation is built on decades of scientific research and practical results, making it a common addition to sports...
Marine Corps Special Operations Leader Nominated to Head U.S. Southern Command President Trump nominated Marine Lt. Gen. Frank Donovan to lead U.S. Southern Command as operations expand against drug...
How Much Weekly Running Is Advisable for Military Special Operations Training? It's better to build your cardio so that running a 7-minute mile pace for 4-6 miles feels sustainable, rather than just...
How to Balance Preparing for Special Operations with Playing a Sport If you are a competitive athlete considering adding a Special Operations prep program to your routine, it's important to...
Knowlton's Rangers: The Unit That Gave Birth to U.S. Special Operations On Sept. 16, 1776, musket balls tore through the air at Harlem Heights, New York, as Lt. Col. Thomas Knowlton led his Rangers...
Navy SEAL Timeline: From Acceptance to Training Since its inception in 2014, SEAL Officer Assessment and Selection (SOAS) has served as an important step in screening...
The Best Fitness Strategy to Prepare to Serve in Military Special Operations Being selected for military special operations programs requires a layered approach to fitness.
The Essential Swim Workout for Military Special Operations Candidates Building a requisite level of swimming conditioning and water confidence takes time, patience and consistent time in the...
How Jack Carr's Time as a Navy SEAL Permeates 'The Terminal List' Universe These days, Jack Carr is a busy man. The author of seven "The Terminal List" books, he has also helped oversee television...
Army Expands Combat Patch Eligibility as Modern Deployments Redefine Combat Service The Army expanded combat patch eligibility, recognizing soldiers in modern deployments where risk is high even without...
You Took Separation Pay Years Ago. Now the VA Wants It Back From Your Disability Check. Under federal law, a veteran cannot receive both separation pay and VA disability compensation for the same period of service...
25 Years: Nephew Remembers P.O.W. Navy Pilot Dieter Dengler Who Escaped Vietnam Dieter Dengler, who died about 25 years ago, was "bigger than life."
Could the US Bring Back the Draft? Who Would Be Called First — and Who Qualifies Could the U.S. bring back the draft? Here’s how Selective Service works today, who would be called first and why only about...
3 Big PCS Changes Are Coming at Once. Here’s What Service Members Need to Know Before Peak Season. In 2026, three major changes are affecting military household goods moves: a new permanent agency to run the system, the end...
