SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.3.2017 It is Monday, which means that we start the week off with a mini-UBRR test to judge where our fitness level is at. Start off with pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, pull-ups, and dips before a 5-mile run. Remember to stay hydrated and mark your […]
Protech Shift 360 PC and Rifle Plates
November 2010 I was standing at attention inside of our Patrol Base, PB Transformer. Positioned in the northern part of Sangin, Afghanistan we were having our second memorial ceremony of the deployment for some of our lost brothers. As I stepped in front of the battlefield cross to place the Kevlar atop the rifle rounds […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.2.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.2.2017 We hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. Meanwhile, it is time for a 7-mile Sunday Rucksack march. Do a quick warm up of pushups and sit-ups before heading out. Head out over varied terrain and try to go as fast as you can without running. Stretch well both before and […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.1.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 7.1.2017 Let’s kick off the month of July and this Saturday morning right and head back to the gym for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pullups if you have no access to climbing ropes. Followed by a four-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.30.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.30.2017 It is the start of a long weekend for some and it is our Leg Day at the gym. Start with Squats – (front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell), then some Lunges and the Weighted Sled Push. Follow it all up with a five-mile run. Mark your progress down in your […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.29.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.29.2017 Back to the gym this morning for a Chest and Triceps workout before heading out for a 4-mile run. Remember to stretch well before and after and to stay hydrated. Mark your progress down in your workout log book. Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: 3 x 12 Bench Press […]
Leatherman Raptor Trauma Shears
Before the dawn of time, while the world was still young, Odin All father wandered upon the land and saw that it was good. If one looked closely at old One Eye, they would see a Go Bag slung across his chest. The All Father knows any good EDC contains some form of first aid […]
Granger’s Leather Conditioner
Keeping your leather boots looking and performing at their best can definitely be a challenge. So whether you’re buying a new pair of work boots or trying to bring back to life your favorite worn-in pair, start by using some of Granger’s leather conditioner. Granger’s is formulated to provide protection from the elements with a […]
How Do You Prepare For Your Beach Vacation?
Introduction Beach trips can be fun, especially when it is a trip to your favorite holiday beaches. Making memories with loved ones is priceless; enjoying recreational and relaxation time is something everyone needs. But when you aren’t prepared, a beach trip may not end up as a great day at the beach. Now, to avoid […]
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.28.2017
SOF Selection PT Preparation 6.28.2017 Shoulders and back day in the gym before doing the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Triathlon. A run, a rucksack march, and a swim with fatigues and boots. If you can do all three of these things well, you will have the inside track for most of the selection courses. Training: […]