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HURLBURT FIELD, FL, UNITED STATES A 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) (7 SFG (A)) Green Beret waits to be jump master pre-inspected (JMPI) before conducting a High Altitude Low Opening(HALO) parachute jump Hurlburt Field, Fla., April. 23, 2013. Green Berets from 7SFG (A) participated in Halo jumps during Exercise Emerald Warrior, Emerald Warrior is an […]
There are many USB power banks on the market for charging your mobile devices on the move. We’ve even reviewed several of them. There is even a phone case from Snow Lizard that we reviewed that contains an onboard battery and small solar panel for keeping the onboard battery pack topped off. Although that is […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.09.2017 Chest and Triceps workout in the gym and then hit the trails 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 3 […]
WESTHAMPTON, NY, UNITED STATES Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., on March 25th, 2013. (USAF / Senior Airman Christopher S Muncy / released) Courtesy of DVIDS
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.8.2017 Shoulders and back training day in the gym before heading off to do the SOF (Special Operations Forces) Triathlon. A run, a rucksack march, and a swim with fatigues and boots. Almost all Special Operations training is based on one of these events. If you can do all three […]
ANTOFAGASTA, AN, CHILE A U.S. Air Force combat controller guides a MC-130J aircraft July 25, 2016 during a short-field landing training exercise in Antofagasta, Chile. The controller performed a High Altitude Low Opening jump to set up the airfield for aircraft landing as part of the training. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Osvaldo Equite/Released) […]
Marine Corps Basic Training Preparation “I get a lot of questions in regards to training to be a Marine Raider and Recon Marine. While these are great aspirations we all must start on the yellow footprints. After months of of work and planning, Josh Honsberger and I have developed a 12 week training plan called […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.7.2017 Tuesday is one of our Leg Days at the gym followed by a 4-mile run. Begin with pull-ups and towel pull-ups for those who don’t have access to climbing ropes. Then squats, lunges and the sled followed by a four-mile run. Training: Continue to prep for the UBRR […]
FORT MCCOY, WI, UNITED STATES Service members build an improvised shelter during winter training at Fort McCoy in 1989. Fort McCoy has been a destination for winter training dating back to 1943. Winter training returned to Fort McCoy in 2017 with the start of the Cold-Weather Operations Course taught by the installation’s Directorate of Plans, […]
Special Operations Forces Selection PT Preparation 11.6.2017 Monday morning means 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 progress in your workout log book. Training: […]
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