Much of our writing here has to do with the task of passing Selection and becoming a member of our Special Operations community, the best brotherhood there is. And in our writings we will frequently use the much-used but very true catchphrases that we all use in Special Operations like “Never Quit”, and my personal […]
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A Chance Encounter with Travis Mills
I was sitting at my gate waiting to board my flight when I looked over and saw a familiar face. I looked again and saw that the face was indeed that of SSgt. Travis Mills. For those not familiar with SSgt. Mills he is an Army veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division and a quadruple […]
Think Like a Green Beret: Never Quit
One thing that all special units have in common is an aversion to quitting and quitters. The greatest sin, the one unforgivable error, is to quit, no matter what the obstacle. Only death can stop a truly determined man. You have to know that the man next to you will not break and run when […]
Ranger Loadout | Developing Mental Toughness
Throughout my entire military carer I was challenged both physically, and mentally. However, it was always my mental toughness that saw me through whatever hardship I was facing. I watched PT (physical training) studs wash-out of various attrition schools because they lacked mental toughness. I wasn’t the best Ranger, nor was I the worst. I […]
Excerpt from “Never Quit” by Jimmy Settle former Pararescueman
Check out this excerpt from “Never Quit” by Jimmy Settle, former Pararescueman. Chapter 9 Operation Green Feet For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to jump out of an airplane. It was the parachute on the PJ logo that initially caught my eye. The para in “pararescue” puts parachuting right in the […]