The US Navy does employ sea lions. It is not a hoax like the gigantic humanoid Bigfoot. It is not also part of a war strategy videogame like those made and distributed by EA. As proof of this fact, in 2003, the US Navy sent out navy-trained sea lions to the Persian Gulf. These sea [...]

Albeit it may sound absurd, the navy history of the United States of America involves navy dolphins. This is not a name of a special squad of specially trained soldiers like the US Navy SEALS. By navy dolphins, these are the mammals that inhabit the seas. This is not a conspiracy theory nor is it [...]

The rock.  San Clemente Island, where the windy northern chip of the island is BUD/s country.  It’s at this modern compound that Class 224 will spend their final four weeks of training.
“Out here is the ideal training graft for them.  We have weapons ranges,
demo ranges, and a lot of good terranes for them to [...]

Hell Week
The most dreaded week of BUD/s.  It’s the ultimate test of one’s physical and mental motivation.  Around-the-clock regimen of intensive physical training and harassment with as little as four hours of sleep during the entire week.
“Let’s go.  Get your butt up here.  All the way up on the rocks!  Get all the way up.”
“I [...]

“Get on the water”
“Second phase is the dive phase portion of BUD/s.  It also builds teamwork, but it starts to incorporate a much greater learning process for the guys going through.  The majority of the evolution that cause these teams the most problem is the water work.  If the guy I- uncomfortable in the water, [...]

The United States Navy SEAL platoons project power far beyond their small 16-men size.  The success of their mission doesn’t just rely on weapons or technology, but on the specialized training of the individual SEAL operator.
They come from all walks of life.  From all across the American landscape.  Most have some major athletic ability or [...]

When it comes to Navy SEAL fans, it’s hard to go wrong with Christmas gifts. The idea is pretty clear – a gift must be related to Navy SEALs and express someone’s loyalty towards them. However, there are so many different options to choose from, that we thought we’d gather all the ideas and organize [...]

If you are a parent and you have a son who wants to join the Navy or even become part of the Navy SEALs, it is only natural for you to feel apprehensive about your son’s decision. After all, the United States actively champions the cause of democracy and all branches of its military [...]

If you want to go to college but find that you cannot afford to fund your education on your own, you can opt to join the Navy, or better yet qualify for the Navy SEALs if you can. The Navy encourages the pursuit of higher learning and it has set up programs to help [...]

Joining the Navy means having to serve the military interests of the United States and advancing the cause of freedom and democracy throughout the world. The work you will have to deal with when you join the Navy can be challenging and at times dangerous. This is more so if you qualify for [...]