Surviving A Week In Air Force Special Operations

[@SamEckholm]

The toughest challenge I have ever faced. What training should I try next?

[@cgj2468]

Is this what David Goggins was before he was a SEAL?

[@SamEckholm]

@@cgj2468 yah he was a TACP in the Air Force

[@TyuioTyuio-yz4mi]

​@@SamEckholmCan I talk to you about an important topic?

[@BexMilze]

SERE

[@tertiusvandenberg4985]

Royal marine training

[@faolangt7136]

I can appreciate how he actually went through the same training the other guys went through instead of having a couple instructors give him some kind of private lesson for a day like most influencers I’ve seen

[@EzDav1d]

this is such a joke...only for enternteinment...

[@joshuabiyinzika2834]

Hell week

[@TheAxeaman]

I don't think he's an influencer, I think he's military.

[@ezekielk.3629]

@@TheAxeaman he is ex-military (Captain)

[@TheAxeaman]

@@ezekielk.3629 Probably. State propaganda.

[@b2bfusion]

Army Vet here - excellent video, well produced, glad to see the military sharing this kind of content. Win for all sides. Be all you can be.

[@LOST-LT]

Amen, Soldier. We had CCTs embedded with us down range and although the jokes about the “Chair Force” were endless, when it came mission go time those Airmen stepped up in a big way. Nothing but respect to our Air Force brethren.

[@elizabethbove2587]

Thank you for your service!

[@artos9406]

by army vet you mean that you served? or was deployed?

[@b2bfusion]

Served during two campaign periods, you?

[@warfarenotwarfair5655]

Did the Army finally go back to "Be All You Can Be"? 😂😂. The US Army always has a serious identity crisis

[@rickybojangles162]

Literally TV level production.. outstanding. Not to mention the actual content, absolutely brilliant.

[@FlippinFruitFly]

The shaved guy that helped to explain the backpack is someone you want on your team. He stood out in a good way. 👌

[@BM-ms3gr]

I guarantee you that at the end of selection those who have passed are all like him ✌🏻👊🏻

[@nokuphiwangcobo785]

I can't believe I'm in love with something so rough 😣 and now I'm thinking how the heck am I gonna survive this because this is my dream job and I'm so close to it so close 🥺 I feel so negative right now jeez I don't even know how am I going to sleep today

[@NotWhatYouThink]

Hey Sam, what an awesome experience this must have been for you. I haven’t watched all your videos (yet!) but this was the best one 👏🏼

[@SamEckholm]

Thanks so much!!

[@clem2874]

I am big supporter of your channel.

[@clem2874]

I am big supporter of your channel.

[@clem2874]

I am big supporter of your channel.

[@clem2874]

I am big supporter of your channel.

[@mylesmcpherson8380]

Navy Vet Here . Awesome job Sam! God bless all our service men & women! A big HOOYAH to them all!!!!

[@ntbroz7315]

Can't wait. You're putting some the best military content out there. Keep up the great work!

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a woman in her 20s and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures.

[@SaucyOperator]

Being able to partner with the USAF gave you some great access. I have really been enjoying your content. That F35 video. Damn ....

[@James_Edward59]

@@Anonymous18817Advice is to just give up because you are a bot account.

[@RhinoZone305]

Sam this was NatGeo-level beyond EPIC. The PT alone was crazy, props to you for that and the POV perspective you brought to the whole story of AF Special Ops - this was awesome. Every time I think "this is the best video yet", the next one is even better. I feel like we should write a thank you note to your AF Academy selections board - great pick and great foresight!!! Who knew 'that out of tune prom proposal vid kid' would now be a RockStar of military videography and communications? Let's go SAM ............... 😎

[@mysterymayhem7020]

Served from 1999-2006 as an Air Force Combat Controller. Best time of my life.

[@MysticalLlama]

Pics or never happened

[@DrakyHRT]

@@MysticalLlama and how is he supposed to send you pictures...

[@MysticalLlama]

@@DrakyHRT idk good question

[@davidretondo2871]

Thank you for your service❤

[@simpledj509chromo7]

Thank you for your service. Mystical can eff off. I'm not allowed to cuss on the pooptube anymore.

[@tesstickles69]

I am former CCT of 12 years. It’s nice to see us getting the respect that I think myself and my comrades deserve.

[@KosherPorky]

Recognised you brothers for a long time. Nothing greater than AFSOC. Much respect

[@bittoochatterjee2661]

When an American Say What he and his comrades deserve make me laugh ........ What a JOKE . Korea Vietnam India ( 1971 ) Iran Iraq Afghanistan US ARMED FORCES 👎👎👆👆🤢🤢🤢🤢😁😁😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@martygivens6726]

PJ here - my pops was a CCT. Hoo-yah brother!

[@davidretondo2871]

Yes! Thank you for your service!

[@BM-ms3gr]

🫡

[@johnrtrucker]

That in field surgery and the whole walking blood bank idea is pure genius!!

[@zacksquire5596]

I dont think people understand how truly impressive this is. Loving the content! Earned my subscription bro keep up the good work shining light into what the military is like.

[@Airplaneclipz]

Yes the airforce is a very badass branch

[@vgbondarev]

This video made me feel conflicted, but the free fall segment really hit me hardest. I spent 11 years in Air Assault. I was in the prime of my performance. A high-speed, low-drag machine. I was good at my job. Led a battalion, made the rank of Major, completed any mission that was given to me. Now I'm just fat and decrepit. I applaud you for taking on the challenge, Sam. It's tough, and not everyone can do it. You did great. Maybe I'll go hit the gym... -Former VDV, 31st Guards Air Assault Brigade.

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

Have you tried MTB in the woods?

[@TheAnalyst_]

change of environment may have gotten you too comfortable being complacent. you should get back after it man, it ain’t ever too late.

[@mrcarr9890]

Thank you for your service, brother. We have to keep challenging ourselves every day. Never out of the fight. USAF vet circa 1991. Hard is good, you got this Major.

[@ryrody6448]

Brother I feel you! Let’s start a movement and get us vets back in shape. Rangers lead the way!

[@USJTAC]

Welcome to the club, Sam. I hate water to this very day because of INDOC/A&S. -Former SOF/ST TACP 17th STS & 23rd STS

[@brodygillett4064]

This might be obvious but am I missing something I thought A&S was at Lackland AFB

[@miller7127]

@@brodygillett4064 he said A&S but I'm assuming this is actually pre-dive since its at Hurlburt/Eglin.

[@brodygillett4064]

@@miller7127 ok that makes way more sense. Thanks

[@hurleypop]

@@miller7127pre dive is at Lackland

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a woman in her 20s and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures.

[@ericmartin6983]

That was an EPIC adventure. Amazing without dedicated training for the assessment. I am so impressed with how you hung with candidates. Great video as always, Sam!

[@devinjuarez953]

Major props to you doing this Sam. Absolute legend. Honestly if you actually trained for this for 6months to a year , I bet you have the foundation to actually make it.

[@technomadmn]

What an episode!!! The sheer volume of exercises and combing makes it that much worth watching. Sam you absolutely did a number on this one.

[@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC]

Former TACP here. Greatest job in the world! #TheStrongShallStand

[@peqbox]

Advice for someone who struggles with water based tasks?

[@its_m3_mimi]

@@peqbox That's honestly what I'm worried about too. I can train up to the other sections but there aren't many pools around me or places that offer lessons so I can improve.

[@kasper_429]

Thank you for your service! #WarheadsOnForeheads lol

[@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC]

@@kasper_429 Cleared Hot! 💥😁

[@kinch613]

LOTS of respect Sam. You seemed like you really have what it takes. Didnt know you ETS’d , but good luck in your endeavors moving forward. I miss my days in the AF!

[@reggieknowsall3774]

I truly wish there was something like this where I can watch it and see how the different roles in all the military’s play. I joined the army Infantry in 2004, which i truly loved, but if I had more information, I would have choose a job that would better transition into the civilian world. Keep up the great work on everything that you were doing Sam. This is amazing stuff.

[@kstax9225]

Marine here 09-13. If I could redo life again, I would’ve wanted to do Para Rescue. I always liked being the support guy (Healer in WoW). Always wanted to help people and put them before myself. Oh well, maybe in another lifetime

[@Baconcatboy]

Good luck in your next lifetime Marine 🫡

[@CindyMitchelle-d5z]

Maybe you could in some type of civilian rescue team(volunteer). Or maybe volunteer fire department.

[@jimsheppard3166]

You already did put others before yourself. 🙏👏

[@AngelinaWarner-lw7jl]

Thank you for this comment. I’ve planned of joining the marines, and recently got interested in all things special ops. That’s how I heard about Para Rescue, and it feels right.

[@mrcarr9890]

PJs are on a whole different level. THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE!

[@brandonlin.sjlin83]

Well done Bro. U are doing well keeping up as much as you can. Loved this such content to showcase what these special operatives are doing behind and what kind of sacrifice they did to get to what they do best😊

[@lee-ln5bg]

O yeah

[@lightxrfluid]

I ship to basic then head to selection in a few months. I’m so stoked thanks for posting this video! Great quality

[@SamEckholm]

Best of luck!

[@Imsilasbrandt]

Whatever you do, don't quit and make sure you're ready. You seriously don't want to get placed in a regular air force job, especially maintanence.

[@Kthu1hu]

@@ImsilasbrandtI did not need to hear this💀

[@vividchilling2492]

@@Kthu1hu 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MoviesSam]

As an AF vet - and having those years be some of the best in my life- I love your videos, your content, and your presentation. This one is definitely one of my favorites. I was Security Forces and damn I wish this was available back when I was in. Its intense but I would have loved to give it a go. Be well and keep up the awesome work. Go AF!

[@DarrenEdwardsAviation]

Brilliant video Sam, what an insight into what some of the process is, you've got to go through to be part of the Air Force Special Operations.

[@1anre]

Most can't even do what Sam put himself through for this video. AfSOC are the most slept on but chillest SOF jobs in the USSOCOM. They need more movies and books though.

[@BexMilze]

Looking planes inside out is cool but see what people are going through from first hand, top notch. Thanks Sam

[@salty1891]

This confirms my desire to be a PJ, I hope to prove to myself that I am capable and willing. I ship to basic in June.

[@AirForceSpecialTactics]

best of luck!

[@spicysnowman8886]

Good luck!

[@raven6702]

Goodluck Brother. You can do it!

[@thefluffynetwork2874]

Good luck man!

[@BBA-Csavv]

don't quit - maintain your mental toughness

[@Jakeypooo]

This is awesome. A career in the Air Force Special Warfare is what I am pursuing. Great video man, very insightful.

[@Joel_coker]

Me and you both

[@Assaultnah]

Me too but I’m scared that I won’t qualify for the training

[@AirForceSpecialTactics]

You have to start somewhere! Prepare the best you can and go for it! @@Assaultnah

[@SaucyOperator]

I've always known about the PJ's but I can honestly say I didn't know about a lot of the rest. They sure have some nice facilities for rehabilitation! Go USAF!

[@nelsonbrandt7847]

Sam you’re an absolute beast. This was the best video of all of the ones I’ve seen on this channel. Congratulations on making it through that training program.

[@Sovereignty420]

Massive respect to Sam for going through the process with the other candidates and actually feeling the pain and the stress they were all going through. Excellent video!

[@justalpha9138]

The work that special forces do is a unique kind of hell. These guys and girls are the elite of the elite. If they go down, there's no one else to call really, and that's why you don't see many go down. They're incredibly strong and capable! 😮

[@justalpha9138]

@@brandonreyes2417 Really? No female has ever qualified? A shame.

[@EnclaveDesigns]

@@justalpha9138 That's not true. A handful of females have passed since they began allowing it almost a decade ago and are operating under AFSOC. Also, technically speaking, Air Force Special Operators are not 'Special Forces.' Special Forces are Green Berets and operate within Special Operations.

[@justalpha9138]

@@EnclaveDesigns I thought that was the case. I know it's still unfortunately true for Navy Seals though

[@SuhbanIo]

@@justalpha9138 so unfortunate :(((((( the military are just soooo sexist :((((( (women are weaker 💀💀)

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a woman in her 20s and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures.

[@Nezgaming]

Air Force brat here, lave base was at Lackland and remember the number of times the pool was closed for the selection assessment they do there. Got a chance to watch once and it was an eye opener. Hats off to the 24th STS men and women.

[@zachzachary7648]

women lol

[@Nezgaming]

@@zachzachary7648 tougher then you soy boy

[@theducking8827]

no women in sts bud

[@johnlebzelter4208]

Thanks for all your great vids Sam, especially this one!! Thank you to all of our Veterans!!! 🇺🇸

[@caddyzig]

That is amazing! Good job being able to hang with those guys. Truly impressive. I’m sure glad they’re there, keeping us safe!

[@1900intz]

Thank you Sam! Learned so much. And have a deeper respect for those who choose to be special forces. They are really the best of the best. And you held your own in the training. Kudos!

[@gspothitta9079]

This was honestly such a badass video. Props man looking forward to more of these

[@leftorright04]

Another great video, Sam!! Was fortunate to grow up there and know many of the amazing people at AFSOC! Keep up the great work and can't wait till the next video.

[@SirVengeance-]

This is actually perfect. I’ve been looking into Air Force Special Reconnaissance, so thank you for showing some stuff!

[@kr46428]

Wow, you can tell this took some serious mental and physical toughness. Much respect to you and the guys for giving us a sample. Ironically the _only_ part of that first day I would have liked was the 1500m swim, and you did that plus loads more on a single day. No idea how you got out of bed the next day without a pneumatic lift.

[@andrew9360]

Thanks for including info about the nurses and docs of SOST. It's awesome to see world-class medicine and surgery in action.

[@ryanhanson4549]

This seems like one of the hardest things you could do in your life, something you can look back on forever and be proud to have made it through. Hopefully I will find myself at A&S in the next year or 2, getting after it! Pararescue has been my dream for years. Respect to all of those who have given their shot at the pipeline and to all of those who serve in AFSW, I look up to you guys.

[@thesoundtrackofmydays6221]

I loved the commandor...or whatever position he had. He was clear and direct and still manage to give motivation through smart choices of wording, like: the fact that Sam wouldnt have the same CONTEXT, despite understanding the excersizes.

[@Fernuhdo_e]

This came at a perfect time for me. Have been researching as much as possible for this process but couldn't find much. This might be the most detail i'll find in preparation for this. Thank you!

[@AirForceSpecialTactics]

Hope to see you soon!

[@Fernuhdo_e]

@@AirForceSpecialTactics Likewise, looking forward to the opportunity!

[@brandonreyes2417]

same, i can feel the muscle bruning and exhaustion just by watching everyone go through the pt tests

[@Demented_Donut]

OnesReadyPoscast is a great spot to get info for this

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a woman in her 20s and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures.

[@vinnya7404]

I dont get how you can keep smiling through it all. It truly makes it so believable how much you enjoy sharing all this and at the same time living it. I thought your water rescue video was amazing, this one made that like you were wading in a swimming pool. Thank you

[@imveekay5792]

Currently a cadet in rotc training for STO. Devoting my all into this. Hope it works out.

[@AirForceSpecialTactics]

Hope to see you soon!!

[@TP_TheOneWhoDreams]

Good luck brother. You will make it. 👍

[@lightningxx]

train train train

[@raven6702]

Goodluck Brother. You can do it!

[@epsfilms213]

What an absolutely amazing story! Am inspired by your authentic work and your passion towards these things! Great video as always and keep up the awesome work! A Subscriber of Yours

[@seanfichera]

Awesome video and look into the military. As usual great production quality.

[@ignaciofernandezdepaz1859]

Amazing Sam! Thanks for sharing with us,I hope to see more of this! 🙌🏼

[@davewylie654]

Having served next to Jtac's Combat Controllers and PJ's i will assure anyone they were all every bit the operators they advertise themselves to be. Mad respect for Air Force SO

[@domi69ify]

Yes, they are very much so! I have insane respect for them. The CCTs I knew were quite the characters too… A unique and interesting breed! 😂🫡

[@Emme_Nickson10]

Wow Sam great video. I bet that hard to do and fun at the same time. After High School I’m wanting to go to the Air Force Academy for 4 years then join the Air Force and hopefully become a pilot. The video was long but it was so worth it to watch all of it. All your videos are so good to watching because I learn so many things that I didn’t know about before. Keep up the good work Sam.

[@olivieraeschlimann2547]

very inspiring to see you going through all these grueling tests with the same smile, high spirit and sens of humor. congrats

[@zerocool3394]

Oli!

[@katecarleton9945]

You not only produced an amazing video with clear content but you also showed the resilience and respect you have for this level of training and strength. I have so much respect for you and for these men who go through this training to be the best they can be. This video made me subscribe. Thank you for the content we love it!

[@ChainFlow-i8w]

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[@jodiahlaplant1490]

working towards this career field. amazed at how much goes into it. awesome to see an in depth experience.

[@E5_Mayor]

Same man I’m from Trinidad but really want to join the AirForce in the states so I’m really interested and looking at everything AF Good luck though🙏🏾

[@colinjames7569]

It is the most beautiful and transformative experience. To go through both physical and emotional torment. To push until you cannot and your body gives out. Again and again

[@MrE2raHV]

This has cemented my desire to serve in the navy or air force.

[@johnweisenbeck34]

Great work brother man, you look jacked in this video!

[@brianholland2916]

Can we all thank these young men for pushing themselves for the betterment of our country and themselves!!

[@Rabbitsoup66]

So proud of our warriors. I'm amazed by their skill-devotion and toughness.

[@TheAlphaWolfHQ]

Literally my goal to be an STO, and I’m gonna make it, this vid was actually helpful asf

[@nathankaye1577]

Never watched this guy before. Amazing content! Absolutely one of my favourite KZbin Channels now. So entertaining.

[@kanesword9528]

I was stationed at Hurburt Field from 1988 to 1990. I was a special ops meteorologist doing Rawinsonde, supporting NASA, the MC 130's and AC 130 missions.

[@Alex-hm7nt]

Buddy I served with at Kadena made it through being a CCT (he doubted himself but I knew he could do it). Great video

[@whoprofits2661]

This is extremely tough. What an impressive performance, Sam!

[@soapcang696]

Damn, great vid Sam, and I think this is the first time ever that I witnessed SOST been featured on public social media, great stuff!

[@mjohnson9563]

This was another great top notch video including editing and production. There must have been tons of collab that needed to take place in order for a video like this to have been made and the man hours involved in making this video must have been tremendous. One day you will probably make it on over to the large screen making war movies such as Band of Brothers and Platoon especially with your background and professionalism. War is a reality and something that will always exist in today's world and thus the reason why the training is so intense. My father was Army special forces back in the 50s and he did his whole contract in Germany during the Cold War after training at Ft. Benning. .

[@aviationwithmissrama]

This video is inspiring. I need to adopt your mental strength,determination and discipline

[@anthonybean931]

As a former TACP, it was the best thing I ever did. At the same time it was the worst thing. I never knew a body could hurt like that, lol. No matter how much it hurt and no matter the challenge, I loved every minute of it. You have to be physically fit, intelligent (you have no idea how much they stuff into your brain during the classroom stuff), but the most important thing is a mental fortitude you don't find in the average person. When you can't do any more, you have to have the mental toughness to push through it. When I want through the course, generally they would start 22 and graduate 4-6, on average. Since all these different units were generally assigned to the Army, the Air Force had a policy that no operator would ever fail in front of the Army, so the training was brutal. You could go to Army schools such as Airborne, Air Assault, Ranger, SFAS, Pathfinder, MFF, Scuba, depending on the unit you got assigned, so you did not fail it. On top of all that, if you got accepted to STS the training was even at a higher tempo.

[@anthonybean931]

@@ToniMihelcic The schools you have opportunities to attend are based on the Army units you get assigned. Now, with that said, I don't know how they are doing things these days. I've been out for a while. The TACP pipeline training currently is TACP School, Airborne, survival school, and JTAC qual. I think you come out of the training a 5-level. After that it's dependent. I think if you are in an STS the SF units take you at face value. I just looked at last year's school opportunity list and SFAS is not on it. Sorry, didn't mean to get your hopes up.

[@ConfidentMelon]

what key advice would you give to any potential candidates?

[@klpittman1]

​@@ConfidentMelonrun, a lot. Swim a lot too. I ran PT every day with Combat Controllers while at the NCO academy. I'd stop at 4 miles and walk one lap to cool off before collapsing in the grass. They were running 12 miles.

[@vincentferreira1135]

What’s crazy about SOST is, they’re shooters, too. They have to be able to get into wherever they’re setting up. That level of lethality and the ability to save life is wild.

[@mattquinones]

What a job! Love your stuff man. Keep it up

[@JacobAndJamal]

Interesting the ever evolving pipelines and training to become SW/SOF . I was a TACP then commissioned to another career field . Going through these selection courses is a very humbling thing , that many can’t comprehend. It’s more than just working out and sticking through till the end every day is a constant grind of trying to prove you have what it takes.🤔🙏🏽

[@ZacharyHarpel]

I look forwards to every time Sam puts out a new video

[@louibeale2387]

Thia is awesome stuff. Not only that you really spend a day in the life but also just how much has to be left out. I mean this with zero disrespect. (My family is mostly former airforce, which I'm very proud of.) Seeing how little we're actually allowed to see is just a verification of just how far ahead our armed forces are compared to everyone else! I'll stand up for that everyday.

[@ImARealHumanPerson]

That half hour flew by quick. Great video as always!

[@0mn0mable]

Wasn't expecting/didn't know about the combat surgery arm... Capt. Sales and his team are intense and locked in. Holy cow!

[@joeroscillo4015]

Great presentation Sam!! Keep up the wonderful work!!

[@casillascicero7944]

It's amazing how much the human body can take and the level of greatness one with the the will to do it can achieve, not for the faint of heart though, good job Sam

[@ItsKola1]

Amazing video! Learned a bit more about everything, definitely something I can't wait to see myself go through

[@jeff0247598]

Respect. Just the plain fact that "Battlefield Surgery" is a specialty or skill that is taught at the highest level is amazing. I never served but I was a Deputy Sheriff for 15 years. It's so true that the more blood and sweat you spill in training will serve you in combat/the field. I've been in high stress critica incidents in my career and will tell you, training is EVERYTHING. Like Lt. Col. Dave Grossman says, in combat/crisis, you don't "rise to the occasion", you sink to the level of your training. Train how you fight. Policework is paramilitary but it is definitely NOT war. I have the utmost respect for all our combat veterans, I can imagine how grueling a hot deployment somewhere that has high kinetic battles/contact frequently would be incredibly tough.

[@ChainFlow-i8w]

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[@whitestrat]

Great video. I’m actually at Lackland right now at Special Warfare Candidate Course. 4 more weeks to move on to TACP Schoolhouse🤙

[@odrs]

how you holdin up buddy?

[@whitestrat]

@@odrs Not great lol, I made it through PRT but had to get a MRI after. Stress fractures in both feet, both knees, and both shins. Staying at Chapman for about 5 months and I’ll restart the whole course😐

[@Ariana-eh8jy]

@@whitestrathow u now? It’s been 6 months

[@whitestrat]

@@Ariana-eh8jy Still living here but removed from training and reclassing. I went back through and fractured my foot and all my other bone injuries came back. Not great but I’ll have a good career in another field

[@Avatar555555]

It's all in your head, your body capable to about four times than you think. The real limit is beyond exhaustion and muscle pain, it where the muscle become numb and stops reacting to a nerve system signals, as if you became paralyzed. It's a unique experience, and it's far beyond any imaginable limit. I'm in my late 40s, smoking and a bit overweight, and I still can outperform more yang, sportive, but unprepared guys on a shier power of will, it costs, of course, in a means of aftermath, but I still can. When you pass the SF training, it changes your state of mind about yourself forever. Tier 1 is for life.

[@carlosserna1747]

This deserves 10 million views n more

[@seap9570]

I'm 53 now and am still aciive I was a high performance endurance athlete my whole life. Started my journey, was raised on a grain farm and we were shoveling grain bins doing intervals when we didn't even know what those were. Cross country ski racing and triathlons came easy to me. I'm convinced this had to do with my upbrinding. Looking back I would have love to try my luck at this operator training. Seems like it would have been a good fit for what I was good at. Too late for me. Will keep on riding my 38 Km daily cycle commute and brick training on Thursdays. All the best from -Canada.

[@howeser44]

Love all your videos sam. You got me into all things Air Force

[@danikahekowczyk1969]

I have so much respect for our military. Thank you for your service!!!!

[@ChainFlow-i8w]

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[@vmpgsc]

I was completely absorbed by the human drama in this one. Great content, looking forward to more!

[@alastairtan7370]

i need more of these videos i love it being able to watch how the US forces train and select candidates is amazing and awesome

[@colinjames7569]

I was lucky enough to be befriended by a Navy seal. He didn’t call himself that . When I was 17 YO. He was captain at that time and 27 YO. A real character. Now he is an Admiral. And his friendship really taught me about myself. And how to be a good person in general. I never joined armed forces. But our experience left me wanting more. A good moment to be alive in my youth. An amazing memory and moment I will forever hold close

[@seanmcpart832]

No Navy Captain (O-6) is 27 years old. Maybe O-3.

[@JarradDumps-fk3ws]

The physical aspect of all this seems you know lightly rough not bad however the mental aspect is a whole nother level! It is extremely hard to stay calm in situations where most would panic

[@tylerellis8451]

Thank you for doing this. That was so cool

[@ronaldmiller2740]

THANK YOU SAM ,, FOR THIS TRANNING VIDEO.. BOOTCAMP IN THE ARMY FOR ME YEARS AGO... PEACE..

[@boydcrowder4436]

USAF vet here. Very cool video Sam. This may have been the best one of yours I've seen. You indicated you were a "civilian". Last i recall you were an O-2. When did you get out?

[@SamEckholm]

Got out as an O-3 last May

[@jeff_fleury]

Great video sam!!! I love your content. Would have been great if you had told where you were compared to the other guys in the PT

[@jaygelles9097]

Hey Sam, thanks for the great episode! AFSOC doesn't get enough attention, especially compared to the other services. I would like you to do an episode MARSOC and also the P-8.

[@philcrase7425]

My Dad was a crew member on the Harder. At the time of the Harder's loss he was ashore I believe in Australia, back then they had 2 rotating crews, my Dad was on the crew which had rotated ashore. He spoke very highly of the sub's skipper. My Dad spent 32 years of active duty and retired in 1959 in Washington D.C. I was a Navy brat and was also in the U.S. Navy, but as a Destroyer sailor in the 1960's.

[@NateReimers]

TEAM CRUSHED IT. Straight gas on the edit.

[@mchristr]

As a Cold War Air Force vet I didn't know abut the additional AFSCs. I remember just the PJs and Combat Controllers. Fantastic production quality.

[@andrewjackson8401]

That was awsome…. Maybe should see if you can get access to all the different branches special forces and then go train with delta… keep up the great videos

[@ericodom3549]

13:08 humility as well. Making eveyone change in front of each other