Passion is a beautiful thing, especially when it inspires others. And Java’s does, and if you follow his lead, you can’t fail. No wave crashes too hard, no stick is ever too big, and he always figures it out. With a smile, of course.

So much so that we we came up with the GORUCK training program. It mostly involves putting people, I mean dogs, in situations where they are required to be more like Java.

The rookies had to lick their wounds, but they’re getting there, maybe. Meanwhile, Java munched on his trophy, always ready for whatever’s next.