Here Are the Fitness Standards to Become a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer According to the Rescue Swimmer course syllabus, rescue swimmers must have flexibility, strength, endurance and function for...
A Closer Look at the Coast Guard's Specialized Force Units These six units create an organized quick reaction force that can be deployed to handle natural disasters, environmental...
How to Swim the Combat Swimmer Stroke When people first try the combat swimmer stroke, they often can look silly. Even swimmers have issues with this stroke.
Don't Get Discouraged by Failing at Workouts. Get Motivated. Motivation through times of growth is critical. It is no one’s job but yours to motivate yourself to train and put in the...
Here's a Breakdown of the Combat Swim Stroke The combat swim stroke is a relaxing and super efficient stroke that is an updated version of the traditional sidestroke.
Which Spec Ops Is Right for Me? You cannot go wrong whether you decide to be a firefighter, EMT, police SWAT member or part of a military special operations...
Special Missions and Law Enforcement PFT Coast Guard men and women who serve on law enforcement, port security or maritime safety and security teams must meet...
Training for a Military Career Here are some resources if you are interested in training for a military career or the Special Forces.
DOG Seeks More Good Coasties The Deployable Operations Group is seeking at least 100 of the Coast Guard's finest junior officers and enlisted personnel to...
Details Emerge in Deadly Rollover Crash that Led to Charges Against Driver as Marines Identify Victims The Marine Corps identified the two Marines who lost their lives as Lance Cpl. Jonathan Gierke and Pfc. Zachary Riffle.
Two Marines Are Dead, 17 Injured in Truck Rollover in North Carolina. Driver Charged. Two Marines are dead and 17 more are injured after the tactical vehicle they were driving rolled over Wednesday in...
US Carrier to Lead NATO Exercise amid Ukraine Invasion Fears As a show of alliance unity, the Truman strike group will sail under NATO control as the centerpiece of Neptune Strike '22.
House Approves Bill to Automatically Enroll Vets in VA Health Care Supporters of the bill touted it as a common sense measure that will help ease the transition to civilian life.
Inside the Oath Keepers' Plan for an Armed Takeover of the US Capitol The recent indictment of 11 Oath Keepers members on sedition charges has revealed many new details about what the group had...
