Navy SEALs can easily transition to other careers given their training, discipline, and skills. While some chose to become books authors, others went into the business of providing workshops for business leaders. There are also former Navy SEALs who found their true calling in helping homeless veterans. For Mike Ritland, his post-Navy SEAL career means [...]
TIME Magazine has named a former Navy SEAL as one of this year’s 100 most influential people in the world. Eric Greitens, 39, served as a United States Navy SEAL officer and completed four tours to Afghanistan, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Iraq. His military awards include the Navy Achievement Medal, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, [...]
A feature-length documentary that tells the story of the late Lt. Michael Murphy is now showing in select Regal Cinemas nationwide. “Murph: The Protector” tells the honor, courage and commitment of Murphy, straight from the mouth of friends, family, and teammates. The Washington Post gave the documentary a rating of three out of four stars, [...]
Ever wonder how one could possibly incorporate SEAL techniques in running an organization? We know that the U.S. Navy SEALs are a special breed of warrior who have undergone the most intensive Special Forces training in the world. Of course they can share with us dozens of ways to survive critical situations. But it’s also [...]
Highly decorated, artistic, athletic, focused, and a fantastic father — these are the adjectives attached by family and friends to Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Matthew John Leathers, the Navy SEAL who disappeared while on a training exercise in waters off Kaena Point in Oahu, Hawaii on Feb. 19. Matthew, a graduate from Woodland High [...]
Gov. Dannel Malloy joins Mayor Michael Pavia, state legislators and others in remembering Chief Navy Petty Officer Brian Bill at a morning ceremony held Wednesday in the lobby of Government Center. Also attending the event were Bill’s parents, Patricia and Michael Parry, who were presented with a proclamation declaring August 6 as “Brian Bill Day.” [...]