When I think about the men who founded America—rough-and-tumble characters who peed standing up and would have also picked up a rifle to defend their patch of dirt against the red coats—I imagine them squirming in their graves at most of the spineless career politicians and government waste haunting Capitol Hill today. George Washington didn't serve eight years of … [Read more...] about Why America Needs Outsiders in Office: What the Founding Fathers Would Think of Trump, Elon, and Bureaucracy Gone Wild
Brandon Webb Articles
How Media’s Dangerous Obsession with Trump Distorts Journalism—and Why Integrity Matters Now More Than Ever
There’s a special place in hell reserved for people who walk slowly on the sidewalks of Manhattan—and right next to them should sit the headline-hungry journalists who think sensationalism, and truth be damned, is worth the clicks. In the business of news, there’s a saying I heard once: “If it bleeds, it leads.” But these days, it's more accurate to say, “If it’s scandalous … [Read more...] about How Media’s Dangerous Obsession with Trump Distorts Journalism—and Why Integrity Matters Now More Than Ever
Why the Pentagon Needs a Trump Wake-Up Call: The Afghanistan Fiasco, Woke Culture, and Failing Our Troops
I read a headline from the Post about how top leaders in the DOD fear a Pentagon shake-up under Trump. They should be scared because the Pentagon needs a serious shake-up. We all know it, and most of us who've served have known it for years. But if you somehow missed the signs, let me catch you up: the epic mismanagement of the Afghanistan withdrawal, a … [Read more...] about Why the Pentagon Needs a Trump Wake-Up Call: The Afghanistan Fiasco, Woke Culture, and Failing Our Troops
SOFREP Weekly: Former Navy SEAL Explains Why Trump is Better For American Security Interests
Trump's Victory: A Testament to Resilience and the Power of Perception This week’s news roundup brings a lot of attention to the results of the recent presidential election, where Trump took the victory. Now, whether you love or hate him, it's interesting to consider why people voted for him this time around. Many are saying it’s the ‘fairness principle’ in play—that gut … [Read more...] about SOFREP Weekly: Former Navy SEAL Explains Why Trump is Better For American Security Interests
Trump’s Ukraine Endgame: How He Likely Plans to End the War, Force Zelensky’s Hand, and Leave Putin with a Face-Saving Deal
If you believe the chatter in D.C. bars and Pentagon backrooms, the Ukraine war has become a saga of backroom deals, broken promises, and shaky alliances. And don't get me started on the Biden's dirty Ukrainian energy money that further fueled Hunter's crack habit. You can't make this stuff up. Back to our regularly scheduled programming.... Imagine the scene: Zelensky in … [Read more...] about Trump’s Ukraine Endgame: How He Likely Plans to End the War, Force Zelensky’s Hand, and Leave Putin with a Face-Saving Deal
North Korean Troops in Russia: Putin and Rocket Man’s Ukraine Gambit with “Rookie” Soldiers Could Backfire
As Russia scrambles for fresh manpower in Ukraine, reports indicate that North Korean soldiers have quietly joined their ranks. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill foreign legion story but rather a high-stakes geopolitical chess move that could have unpredictable consequences. While Rocket Man’s participation might appear to bolster Moscow’s ranks, these troops are relatively … [Read more...] about North Korean Troops in Russia: Putin and Rocket Man’s Ukraine Gambit with “Rookie” Soldiers Could Backfire
Why Trump’s Tough Stance on Foreign Policy Makes Him the Clear Choice Over Kamala Harris: A No-Nonsense Look at America’s Military Future
Let’s get one thing straight from the start: when it comes to choosing who’s best for America’s military and foreign policy, you need someone who isn’t afraid to shake up the establishment. Donald Trump did that. Kamala Harris, on the other hand, is like a cocktail mixed from the leftovers of the Democratic political machine—she’s all optics, no substance. She has the … [Read more...] about Why Trump’s Tough Stance on Foreign Policy Makes Him the Clear Choice Over Kamala Harris: A No-Nonsense Look at America’s Military Future
What This Navy SEAL Learned From My Worst Boss and How it Made Me a Better Leader
What follows is a story about one of my worst Navy bosses. After, I'll discuss my top three takeaways and how this can help you in your career. Enjoy! In March 1996, about five months after returning from the USS Lincoln WESTPAC, I submitted my first BUD/S package, that is, my application, along with all the necessary supporting documentation. It was quickly … [Read more...] about What This Navy SEAL Learned From My Worst Boss and How it Made Me a Better Leader
Marcus Luttrell on Brandon Webb, The SEAL Sniper Course and Lone Survivor
I first met Brandon Webb when I was a student in the Naval Special Warfare Sniper Course. Sniper school was one of the toughest things I’ve ever done, in some ways even more difficult than the infamous ordeal known as BUD/S, or Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, that every SEAL undergoes. The sniper course starts with a stalking phase, which is all about stealth and … [Read more...] about Marcus Luttrell on Brandon Webb, The SEAL Sniper Course and Lone Survivor
My Mom Called Social Services On Herself. Welcome to a Navy SEAL’s Childhood
A big part of what made us what we are today is influenced by the things we experienced in childhood. Here is an excerpt from my book, The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America's Deadliest Marksmen. I'll share with you the things that made me into what I am now. Have a glimpse at a Navy SEAL's childhood. My Childhood's Rite of … [Read more...] about My Mom Called Social Services On Herself. Welcome to a Navy SEAL’s Childhood
Worse than Hell Week. Navy SEAL Brandon Webb Shares a Training Story
The following is an event that happened leading up to Hell Week. It was one of those life moments where we have a choice to make. Enjoy, Brandon -- By the fifth week of First Phase, I was a wreck: exhausted, humiliated, just about beaten into a corner. Then, one afternoon, just a few days before Hell Week was to begin, it all came to a head. Every afternoon we … [Read more...] about Worse than Hell Week. Navy SEAL Brandon Webb Shares a Training Story
My Time With “Demo Dick” Marcinko the Founder of SEAL Team 6 and Dan the Drunken Strap Hanger
Editor's Note: Brandon wrote this nugget about one year before Demo Dick Marcinko left this mortal coil on 25 December 2021, one of God's chosen Frogmen. I'm running it again today because it's a great story and an introduction to Marcinko's interview series on SOFREP TV, a must-see. -- GDM -- Think you’re a badass? I’ve got news for you: there’s always someone badder, … [Read more...] about My Time With “Demo Dick” Marcinko the Founder of SEAL Team 6 and Dan the Drunken Strap Hanger