Ask Stew: Older Guy Wants to Join Special Ops The term "older guy" is often used for someone in their late 20s who is nearing the age cutoff for recruits to enter SEAL...
Tactical Fitness with Stew Smith: Meals Before PFT Is it okay to eat before the PFT? How long beforehand, and what should you eat? Stew Smith tells all.
Tactical Fitness: Are Fighters Born or Made? A classic question: are special operations troops born or made? Stew weighs in with his personal experiences.
The Army-Navy Core Workout Challenge With the new fitness test changes in 2020, we’ve come up with a fun workout that lets everyone practice the new testing...
This is the Best Height and Weight for Special Ops Selection and BUD/S Training What's the best height and weight for special operations training?
Here's How to be a Better Military Swimmer No matter what you're prepping for, fitting in a swim can be tough. Here are some ideas for building swim confidence.
Special Forces Training Too Hard? Keep These Tips in Mind Course corrections are part of life. Reconsidering your Special Forces direction? Here are some things to keep in mind.
Coming Back Into Fitness After Time in the Field Recovering from deployments and trainings so you can go and do it again is why we train as tactical athletes. But what's the...
Why Military Veterans and Law Enforcement Joined the Capitol Insurrection The deadly riot in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 attracted a variety of far-right extremists who shared a devotion to Trump.
FBI Searches for Armored Military Vehicle in California The Humvee was stolen from a National Guard Armory in a Los Angeles suburb.
DoD Cancels Plans to Let Thousands of Civilian Employees Shop at Exchange The proposal to expand military exchange shopping privileges had been expected to be finalized in late 2020.
After Years of Fighting, the Military Has Started Phasing Out 'Widow’s Tax' Many survivors will see at least $400 more in their Feb. 1 annuity payments.
After Training Changes, Air Force SERE School Sees Near-Historic Low Attrition Typically, about half of each class washes out during the final apprentice course because of its demanding nature.
