Make Your Bed: Ch 8

Rise to the Occasion

• The author describes a challenging exercise in Navy SEAL training, where they had to swim 2000 meters underwater to a target ship, place a practice limpet mine, and return undetected.
• The exercise was done at night in San Diego Bay with limited visibility, making it difficult to navigate.

The Emerson Diving Apparatus

• The Emerson closed-circuit diving rig was used, which was known to malfunction occasionally and had a reputation for being dangerous.
• The device was referred to as the "death rig" due to its risks.

The Instructor's Speech

• Before the dive, the instructor told the trainees that this exercise would separate them from others, and they needed to rise above their fears, doubts, and fatigue to complete the mission.

A Ramp Ceremony in Afghanistan

• The author describes a solemn ceremony at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, where the remains of a fallen warrior were being honored.
• The ceremony involved a C-17 aircraft, an honor guard, a band playing "Amazing Grace", and a pastor reading from Isaiah 6:8.

Paying Last Respects

• Hundreds of soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and civilians gathered to pay their respects to the fallen warrior.
• The ceremony included a 21-gun salute, the playing of "Taps", and a final farewell from those present.

Overcoming Dark Moments

• The author notes that despite the darkness of losing a loved one, people often come together to be their best during tragic times.
• Examples of this include a twin brother comforting his family, a unit marching to honor a fallen Ranger, and airmen coming together to respect their fallen brothers.

Rise to the Occasion

• The author describes a challenging exercise in Navy SEAL training, where they had to swim 2000 meters underwater to a target ship, place a practice limpet mine, and return undetected.
• The exercise was done at night in San Diego Bay with limited visibility, making it difficult to navigate.

The Emerson Diving Apparatus

• The Emerson closed-circuit diving rig was used, which was known to malfunction occasionally and had a reputation for being dangerous.
• The device was referred to as the "death rig" due to its risks.

The Instructor's Speech

• Before the dive, the instructor told the trainees that this exercise would separate them from others, and they needed to rise above their fears, doubts, and fatigue to complete the mission.

A Ramp Ceremony in Afghanistan

• The author describes a solemn ceremony at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, where the remains of a fallen warrior were being honored.
• The ceremony involved a C-17 aircraft, an honor guard, a band playing "Amazing Grace", and a pastor reading from Isaiah 6:8.

Paying Last Respects

• Hundreds of soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and civilians gathered to pay their respects to the fallen warrior.
• The ceremony included a 21-gun salute, the playing of "Taps", and a final farewell from those present.

Overcoming Dark Moments

• The author notes that despite the darkness of losing a loved one, people often come together to be their best during tragic times.
• Examples of this include a twin brother comforting his family, a unit marching to honor a fallen Ranger, and airmen coming together to respect their fallen brothers.

Rise to the Occasion

• The author describes a challenging exercise in Navy SEAL training, where they had to swim 2000 meters underwater to a target ship, place a practice limpet mine, and return undetected.
• The exercise was done at night in San Diego Bay with limited visibility, making it difficult to navigate.

The Emerson Diving Apparatus

• The Emerson closed-circuit diving rig was used, which was known to malfunction occasionally and had a reputation for being dangerous.
• The device was referred to as the "death rig" due to its risks.

The Instructor's Speech

• Before the dive, the instructor told the trainees that this exercise would separate them from others, and they needed to rise above their fears, doubts, and fatigue to complete the mission.

A Ramp Ceremony in Afghanistan

• The author describes a solemn ceremony at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, where the remains of a fallen warrior were being honored.
• The ceremony involved a C-17 aircraft, an honor guard, a band playing "Amazing Grace", and a pastor reading from Isaiah 6:8.

Paying Last Respects

• Hundreds of soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and civilians gathered to pay their respects to the fallen warrior.
• The ceremony included a 21-gun salute, the playing of "Taps", and a final farewell from those present.

Overcoming Dark Moments

• The author notes that despite the darkness of losing a loved one, people often come together to be their best during tragic times.
• Examples of this include a twin brother comforting his family, a unit marching to honor a fallen Ranger, and airmen coming together to respect their fallen brothers.

Learn about the challenging underwater exercise in Navy SEAL training, where trainees had to swim 2000 meters to a target ship, and navigate back undetected in low visibility.