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SEALs: Contemporary Heroes

September 30th, 2008

In this modern age when advanced technology has brought us digitally engineered movies about how superheroes have impressively saved the world, with Batman now conquering the scene after the blockbuster hit ‘The Dark Knight’ made it to the second spot in the list of top grossing movies of all time (second only to Titanic), many [...]

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As Fit As a SEAL

September 29th, 2008

I have never been good with diet and exercise. I have tried around 3 years ago and managed to lose a few pounds (when I say ‘few pounds’, I mean less than 5). After giving myself a short ‘victory break’ for having lost that much, I have never recovered. I even gained more than what [...]

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The Real Deal On Fake SEALs

September 28th, 2008

We have heard a lot about US Navy SEALs and how difficult it is to be one. Their acts of bravery and heroism have been widely known in the country, if not in the world. With such an impressive reputation, it is not unusual for some opportunists to take advantage of this by claiming to [...]

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Joining the SEALs: The First Step

September 27th, 2008

Not all members in active service with the US Navy can have the coveted SEAL Trident. There is a long, narrow road that one has to go through in order to earn this popular US Navy Special Warfare insignia. So, what does it really take to join the elite group of the US Navy SEALs?
First, [...]