An Overview of Special Ops Prep Courses and Pre-Selection Programs Navy SEAL veteran Stew Smith, Military.com's tactical fitness expert, gives an overview of special-ops preparation courses.
How to Enlist in Army National Guard, Then Join Special Forces Not many people realize there are many different ways to become a special operations soldier. The active-duty route is the...
How to Get Ready for Air Force Special Warfare and Pararescue The evolving Air Force Special Warfare (AFSW) program has developed its own ground-breaking systems to make a better special...
What Makes Some Service Members More Mentally Tough What makes some people tougher than others? What are the common traits of ordinary people doing extraordinary things?
Get Moving: Here's a Simple Checklist to Help Start Your Own Workout Plan If you are looking to get in shape and improve your overall health, creating a workout plan does not have to be complicated.
The Perfect Storm for Failure Want to join a Special Operations outfit? Success isn't just about physical fitness.
4 Stages to Develop Mental Toughness There is no secret sauce that makes mental toughness magically appear in your life. Mental toughness and resilience often are...
Fitness Rules After 40 Years Old Fitness rules to go by, from fitness guru Stew Smith, for general health and maintenance especially after turning 40 years...
How to Achieve Restorative Sleep Stew Smith, a Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness expert, advises how to get the best sleep possible for...
He Lost 100 Pounds. Is He Ready to Serve? A sign of maturity is patience, and this journey may take a year or two to build a foundation of fitness capable of enduring...
As REAL ID Enforcement Approaches, TSA Says Military IDs Still Valid for Domestic Airline Travel Beginning May 7, the Transportation Security Administration will require that travelers who use a state form of...
Navy Loses Fighter Jet in Red Sea After It Slides Off Carrier Deck This incident marks the second Super Hornet that the Truman has lost while deployed to the Red Sea, and it is the third major...
Service Members Detained After DEA Raid at Alleged Illegal Underground Nightclub in Colorado The raid resulted in more than 100 migrants being taken into custody, and "several active-duty service members from local...
Supreme Court Justices Question Potential Financial Impact of Ruling on Combat Disability Pay Case The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on a class-action suit that challenges a rule that requires veterans to file...
Want Efficiency? Fund the VA and Cut the Proven Waste in Privatized Veterans Care Faithfully following orders from President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) office, VA Secretary...
