GR2 is my all time fave (40L to be more specific). London bound, here’s my packing list for the next almost two weeks. Not pictured – me, naked, taking this pic. Just kidding, I had a pair of Simple Pants on, I’m not a savage people. Also, my suit is under the flag. The flag …
Tag: Places
Behind the Scenes of Selection 018: Part 1
BELLBROOK, OHIO, USA HOME BASE OF GORUCK SELECTION 018 Annually, we run an event called GORUCK Selection. It’s the only event that we recommend you NOT sign up for. It’s 48+ hours and it’s patterned after Special Forces Assessment and Selection. The Cadre’s role is to get participants to quit and the pass rate is …
Honoring the Fallen of Mogadishu, One Mile at a Time
23 years ago today the Battle of Mogadishu was raging in a far off corner of the world. It was our nation’s most significant battle since Vietnam, and 18 Americans too many paid the ultimate sacrifice. In 1993, I had no idea where Somalia was, or why we were there. I couldn’t comprehend the sacrifice …
Remembering 9/11, America United
This 15th year since 9/11, thousands of us gathered in cities across America to honor the fallen and share stories of 9/11. We thanked firemen and police officers and military members for their service, and their sacrifice, and we all left more inspired to serve something greater than ourselves, no matter our profession. “When people …
Charming the Snake Origins and Our Roots in Special Forces
http://goruck.wistia.com/medias/19qlkveccw?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=960 We steal all our best ideas. Oh wait, what I mean is that GORUCK has been in every way founded on our roots in Special Forces. And we do what we know best, and then we do more of it. Charming the Snake is further proof of that. It’s a way of life for …
Chatting with AJ Hawk on The HawkCast
Had a blast chatting with AJ on The HawkCast, who hails from the same great state of Ohio. If you’re familiar with GORUCK, skip through the first few minutes to hear more about military issues, how NFL players are and are not like soldiers, PTSD, why I hate Hurt Locker, and oh yeah, you’ll get …