“In times of uncertainty there is a special breed

of warrior ready to answer our Nation’s call; a

common man with uncommon desire to
succeed. Forged by adversity, he stands
alongside America’s finest special operations
forces to serve his country and the American
people, and to protect their way of life. I am that
man.”
“I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on
adversity. My Nation expects me to be physically
harder and mentally stronger than my enemies.
If knocked down, I will get back up, every time. I
will draw on every remaining ounce of strength
to protect my teammates and to accomplish our
mission. I am never out of the fight.”
We train for war and fight to win. I stand ready
to bring the full spectrum of combat power to
bear in order to achieve my mission and the
goals established by my country. The execution
of my duties will be swift and violent when
required, yet guided by the very principles I
serve to defend
• In the SEALs, it’s always your teammates. No exceptions.

• You know, I think Dad always wanted us to be Navy SEALs.

He was forever telling us about those elite warriors, the
stuff they did and what they stood for. In his opinion they
were all that is best in the American male — courage,
patriotism, strength, determination, refusal to accept
defeat, brains, expertise in all that they did. All through
our young lives he told us about those guys. And over the
years, it sunk in, I suppose. Morgan and I both made it
• But he ruled our lives with an iron fist. He would tell us: “One day I’m
not gonna be here. Then it’s gonna be you two, by yourselves, and I
want you to understand how rough and unfair this world is. I want
you both prepared for whatever the hell might come your way.”

• He tolerated nothing. Disobedience was out of the question.

Rudeness was damn near a hanging offense. There was no leeway. He
insisted on politeness and hard work. And he didn’t let up even when
we were all broke. Dad was the son of an Arkansas woodsman,
another amazingly tough character, and he brought that stand-on-
your-own-feet ruggedness into our lives at the earliest opportunity.