Extreme courage and capability under fire
Special Warfare/Special Operations
Neutralizing threats. Defusing bombs. Doing anything from rescuing people in distress to salvaging vital equipment from treacherous depths. Whatever the specifics, members of the Naval Special Warfare / Naval Special Operations (NSW/NSO) communities take on the most impossible missions and the most elusive targets.
This is the territory of Navy SEALs (Sea, Air & Land), Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCCs), Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians, Navy Divers and Aviation Rescue Swimmers (AIRRs) – real-life heroes who are pushed and defined by the roles they serve. The work doesn’t require a college degree. It demands a state of mind. One fueled by intelligence, dedication and extreme mental and physical fitness. One marked by extreme courage and capability under fire.
Conducting clandestine missions behind enemy lines. Capturing enemy targets and intelligence against impossible odds. Bringing a threatening act of sea piracy to resolution in the blink of an eye. When they say “The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday,” it’s a motto backed by legendary achievements. read on Navy SEALs (Sea, Air & Land)
Jumping out of a helicopters to pluck crewmembers out of frigid waters. Rappelling to reach survivors at a remote crash site. Coming to the aid of civilians stranded in the midst of a hurricane. The motto of the Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR) community is "So Others May Live." read on Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR)
Controlling weapons and explosives. Responding to mine hunting and mine clearance requests. When it comes to defusing potentially dangerous situations, Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians are the steady hands and nerves needed. Trained to use their specialized knowledge, skills and equipment to clear the way. read on Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician
Providing critical mission support to Navy SEALs. Operating state-of-the-art, high-performance boats. Protecting global waters from enemy combatants. Be part of an elite team that carries out military actions that are beyond the capability of standard forces and experience the deep camaraderie that accompanies the duty. read on Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewman (SWCC)
No matter how extreme the condition or task at hand, Navy Divers will be there to play a vital role. Taking calculated risks when no one else will. Using willpower and thorough mental and physical training to excel in any situation. All for the purpose of a greater goal: to make the world a better, safer place. read on Navy Diver
