Two of America’s most recognizable former Navy SEALs, Rob O'Neill and Brandon Webb, sat down recently for an unfiltered, no-nonsense conversation covering everything from international flying culture to the cultural decay happening back home in the good old US of A. The… [Read more…]
Two of America’s most recognizable former Navy SEALs, Rob O'Neill and Brandon Webb, sat down recently for an unfiltered, no-nonsense conversation covering everything from international flying culture to the cultural decay happening back home in the good old US of A. The interview, embedded below, feels less like your standard question-and-answer session and more like two old … [Read more…]
Choosing the Right Approach for Your Story As a Veteran who specializes in Military Editing, I often help other Veterans to write their Memoirs or biographies. Memoirs are a compelling way to preserve personal experiences, offering readers insight, inspiration, and connection. While all memoirs are based on lived experiences, they can take different forms depending on their … [Read more…]
I always inevitably get asked by my friends in the business community why the SEALs and SOF community are so Kardashian-like in their gossip. If you ever want a front-row seat to a testosterone-fueled soap opera with more backstabbing than a Game of Thrones season finale, just hang around the Navy SEAL community long enough, especially on social media. The Formula 1 grid is no … [Read more…]
There’s a sickness that plagues the veteran community, a self-inflicted disease that festers in the shadows of social media echo chambers and back-alley message boards where bitter men sip their daily dose of hate. It’s an addiction to drama, to public executions of fellow veterans by way of half-truths and outright lies. The latest target in the Coliseum? Tim Kennedy. A man … [Read more…]
If you are anything like me, you are a veteran, and you have chronic pain. It's not exactly a secret that most of us do. We suck it up and live with it because what choice is there? I'll also bet most of the veterans you know have some varying degrees of pain as well. It's an epidemic, but there may be hope on the horizon. On January 30, 2025, Vertex Pharmaceuticals … [Read more…]
Early Life and Aspirations Had he lived, Danny Dietz would have turned 45 this past Sunday. Unfortunately, fate never intended that to be. Born on January 26, 1980, in Aurora, Colorado, with proud Apache ancestry, Danny Phillip Dietz Jr. was a man whose legacy of valor and dedication continues to inspire. Here at SOFREP, we look at the fallen with an unflinching eye. … [Read more…]
In an impressive display of solidarity, over 100 Navy SEALs are preparing to descend upon Washington, D.C., in support of President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. This extraordinary mobilization, organized by members of the SEAL community, signals a powerful endorsement from America's elite warriors for the nominee. Pete Hegseth: A … [Read more…]
According to Raw Story, a group of what they call anti-government extremists have arrived in western North Carolina, about 50 miles away from Ashville, to aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. This was on the 11th of October, and at first, only four people arrived, bringing no supplies. The problem is, they say that the group from Veterans on Patrol (VOP) is also … [Read more…]
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…]
The idea for this story came to us straight from the minds of Rated Red, which we are proud to have as a member of the Military Content Group (MCG), the future of military media excellence. In today's "civilians just don't understand" story, Marine Corps veteran Catherine Banks was asked to deplane from a Delta flight at San Francisco International Airport due to a T-shirt … [Read more…]
In a shocking case of betrayal and deceit, a former military veteran, Darryl Lamont Young, and his accomplice, Aqeelah Ngiesha Williams, have been charged in a scheme that targeted over 60 seriously ill veterans. These two individuals took advantage of veterans who were already struggling with health issues, stealing personal and banking information to line their own … [Read more…]
David Charbonnet's story is one of resilience, determination, and the unwavering spirit of a Navy SEAL. A former US Navy SEAL Special Operator 2nd Class from SEAL Team ONE, Charbonnet's journey took a dramatic turn after a life-altering injury, but his refusal to give up has turned his story into an inspiring tale of recovery and reinvention. From Navy SEAL to Facing an … [Read more…]
