🔥Joining the military inspired by movies and books about Navy SEALs.
🌟Completing grueling SEAL training known as BUD/S.
💪Experiencing the physical and psychological challenges of Hell Week.
🏆Graduating from SEAL training and feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment.
🌍Being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan to conduct combat operations.
What is Hell Week in SEAL training?
—Hell Week is a grueling phase of Navy SEAL training that lasts for five and a half days. It includes sleep deprivation, intense physical exercise, and mental challenges.
What was the toughest moment during training?
—One of the toughest moments was fracturing my tailbone before Hell Week and having to endure the pain and physical demands of the training.
How did it feel to graduate from SEAL training?
—Graduating from SEAL training was a moment of immense pride and accomplishment. It was the culmination of hard work, determination, and overcoming physical and mental challenges.
What was the significance of the bin Laden raid?
—Being part of the SEAL team that conducted the bin Laden raid was a moment of great honor and privilege. It was a significant operation that had a major impact on national security.
How did the loss of teammates affect you?
—The loss of teammates, especially in events like the downing of Extortion 17, had a profound impact. It created a sense of brotherhood and solidarity among the remaining team members.
00:00The journey begins with the inspiration from movies and books about Navy SEALs.
03:00Training at BUD/S and experiencing the challenges of Hell Week.
08:00Graduating from SEAL training and feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment.
12:00Deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan for combat operations.
18:00Reflecting on the significance of the bin Laden raid and the loss of teammates.
