CAMP BULLIS, TX, UNITED STATES A U.S. Air Force Airman Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape specialist shows a SERE candidate how to carve a wooden spoon at Camp Bullis, Texas, Aug. 17, 2015. SERE specialists continue to give advice, training, and encouragement while conducting a care and use inspection of the SERE candidate’s tools. (U.S. Air […]
Tac-Tote Magazine Carrier | Ammunition resupply
When it comes to force protection, defensive, and offensive operations, a solid plan is the foundation that can determine whether a force succeeds or fails in accomplishing their mission. A defensive plan usually incorporates a multitude of topics, but I’m going to be focusing on one topic in particular for this review. Ammunition resupply. Why […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.2.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.2.2017 A quick workout to start the day early and head off to the rest of our day. We DO Selection here. We don’t get issued our badges and berets, we earn them. Start off with the basics of pushups, sit-ups, and crunches, then to the bar for V-ups, […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.1.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 10.1.2017 The best way to start our Sunday before the sun comes up is our Sunday Ruck. Grab your training partner (for me a bulldog) and hit the trail. A little warm-up and a good long (8-mile) rucksack march. As always be sure to stay hydrated during the ruck […]
Loadout Room photo of the day | Total-Force Airmen to the rescue in Afghanistan
KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Demian Abel, a pararescue jumper with the 66th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, double checks his medical supplies inside an HH-60G Pave Hawk, Jan. 9, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez/Released) Courtesy of DVIDS
Weapon of choice for embedded human intel assets
Just had one of those midnight conversations with a one of my brother’s. He is a guy that I can’t talk about all that much, but he is very much a part of what the Manifesto is and he is an integral member of our Advanced Development Group. I mention him as Brujo Negro ( […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.30.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.30.2017 Back in the gym this Saturday morning for a shoulder and back workout. Towel pull-ups if you have no access to ropes or climbing ropes if they are available. Followed by a four-mile run. Log your numbers down in the workout notebook Training: More Preparation for the UBRR: […]
Loadout Room photo of the day | 4th Force Recon Marines conduct dive operations in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HI, UNITED STATES U.S. Reconnessaince Marines with 4th Force Reconnessaince Battalion pose with the American flag during dive operations in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Dec. 9, 2016. The mission of Marine Corps Base Hawaii is to provide facilities, programs and services in direct support of units, individuals and families in order to […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.29.2017
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 9.29.2017 Friday morning gym day and what better way to prepare for is homecoming weekend in a lot of places this week than to kick it off with Leg Day. Starting with Squats – front, dumbbell goblet, and barbell, then some lunges and after the weighted sled push. This […]
SEAL Team, CBS’ New Drama Series Does It Right in Pilot Episode
Sometimes it is a nice thing to be pleasantly surprised. CBS’ new drama series “SEAL Team” had its debut with the pilot episode Wednesday night and from the look of the first showing, they did it right. The good folks at CBS may have a long-term, viable hit on their hands if they can play […]