Many people ask about how tough it is to become a Navy SEAL. The following article details the requirements starting with the physical fitness test for the Navy SEALs training program, known as BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEALs). Are you up to it? Navy SEAL PST Standards PST Event Minimum Standards Competitive Standards 500-yard swim 12:30 8 minutes Push-ups 50 80-100 Sit-ups 50 80-100 Pull-ups 10 15-20 1.5-mile timed run 10:30 9-10 minutes To qualify for a contract, a prospective candidate must meet the minimum requirements. It is recommended that you strive for the optimum fitness standards and beyond to improve…
No good deed goes unpunished. That phrase feels especially appropriate after what happened to 19-year-old Martinez Long at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan. On July 3, 2026, what began as an altercation inside the mall turned deadly. According to the City of Dearborn, Cameron Watkins and Keonte Seaborn, both 19, produced weapons during the initial confrontation. Watkins obtained a handgun from another person’s purse and shot Seaborn, killing him. But Watkins didn’t stop there. Authorities say Watkins continued firing recklessly inside the public mall and shot another person during a struggle, causing a non-life-threatening…
Many former military members will use old fitness test standards as a model to maintain after service. After having coached many “average Joes,” I have a few exercises and events I like to help people build up to and maintain. Many of these standards come from similar military exercises and events that this gentleman asked about this week: Do you have something akin to PST standards for average Joes? Like how many pushups should someone in their 40s be able to do, how far/fast should they run a mile, etc? Thanks! Joe Joe, great question. However, I will say that…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump observed Friday’s 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at a ceremony at the Pentagon by commemorating the lives lost when al-Qaida militants hijacked planes and killed nearly 3,000 people in three locations and upended American foreign policy and national security. Trump and first lady Melania Trump listened as the names of the 184 people killed at the Pentagon that day were read aloud, a bell tolling between each. In his remarks, Trump recounted the stories of several of the victims and insisted that the moment has led to a fortification of American resolve.…
The hype and hysteria around so-called ghost guns got old long ago. The anti-gunners keep screaming about them as a problem and how the government should Do Something (TM). They’re not, and the numbers support it. Still, the hysteria continues. Defense Distributed’s victory in the case formerly known as VanDerStock is an important win.But over at The Volokh Conspiracy, noted Second Amendment attorney Stephen Halbrook makes the case that the ruling has ramifications well beyond so-called ghost guns.Defense Distributed could have a broader impact, particularly if affirmed and further exposited by the Fifth Circuit, by…
How would you respond if you heard someone say, “I’m a 90A, and I just finished up as the S1 for the 728th. I ran the battalion PAC and was responsible for OERs, NCOERs, awards and all MILPO actions”? The military jargon used to communicate systems, positions, geography and terminology is plentiful. Within the military, it’s a shorthand that makes communication more efficient, although to civilian listeners, it can be confusing to say the least. The U.S. military uses many unique items and concepts that civilians aren’t exposed to. Because of this and the need for expedient, clear communication, service…
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Two incidents along Ukraine’s borders with Poland and Moldova this week are a preview of potential intensified Russian provocations at Ukraine’s border crossing points with Europe, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said. Two people died when Russian drones hit the Starokozache border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova on Tuesday night while a “direct threat” to a Polish-Ukrainian crossing point on Wednesday night was only avoided thanks to cooperation between Warsaw and Kyiv, Tusk said on Thursday. He gave no further details of the incident, nor did he present evidence of Russian involvement. Tusk said he received…
Suppressors are now legal for some of us, not for others, and a whole confusing mess now exists that many people want no part of. Believe me, I get it. What we’ve needed is clarification from the ATF about what’s happening. And it seems the ATF has issued an open letter to FFLs… clarifying nothing about that.But it’s still good news. The rules deal with suppressors and the repair or changing of the caliber it can fire. As it has long stood, doing any of those things was pretty much the same as making a…
Three days after the Sept. 11 attacks, Mark Olsen walked past cars piled on top of one another near the World Trade Center. Some were taxis. One of the most haunting images he recalls? Headlights still burning bright through the fog of rubble. The New Jersey Air National Guard technical sergeant had crossed the Hudson River on a state police boat that morning, carrying rolls of film and deciding for himself what to photograph. He wanted to reach Ground Zero, but he kept finding things along the way that needed to be recorded. Damaged taxis and other vehicles are piled…
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“Reacher” has never pretended to be a documentary about life in the Army. Jack Reacher, played by Alan Ritchson, is a former Army major who wanders the country with almost no possessions, routinely outsmarts law enforcement and has an uncanny ability to find himself surrounded by people who need to be punched. Season 3 didn’t have a lot to do with his military background. Season 2, however, was full of little plot details that enriched the story. Based on the 2007 novel written by Lee Child, “Bad Luck and Trouble”, the season reignited Reacher with the rest of his old…
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On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, an off-duty firefighter with Brooklyn’s Squad 1 had just finished an overnight shift. He was on his way to play golf with his brothers when he heard that a plane had struck the World Trade Center. Stephen Siller turned his truck around, returned to the firehouse to retrieve his gear, and drove to the entrance of the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel. The tunnel had been closed to all traffic for security purposes. So he strapped on roughly 60 pounds of gear and ran the rest of the way on foot. He ran through the tunnel…
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Navigating military homebuyer benefits can feel overwhelming with complex eligibility rules and changing requirements. A VA home loan offers powerful advantages like zero-down financing, lower interest rates, and no monthly private mortgage insurance, making it one of the most valuable resources for eligible service members, veterans, and surviving spouses. However, knowing whether you qualify, how entitlement works, and what properties are eligible can quickly raise crucial questions. This comprehensive FAQ guide breaks down everything you need to know, including service guidelines, divorce impact, and using your benefits multiple times, so you can confidently secure your dream home. Key Takeaways VA…
Although there are dozens of active Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers in the U.S. Navy’s fleet, there’s something special about the USS Kidd. It doesn’t have any secret technology or weapons (that we know of), and its capabilities are the same as any other of its class. The standout feature that tends to capture the attention of even the most landlubberly civilian is the massive Jolly Roger that the Kidd is often seen flying from its mast. The USS Kidd’s pirate flag, the infamous skull and crossbones that hearkens back to the Golden Age of Piracy that spanned the 17th…
