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By: frogman80
Mood: accomplished
Date: 04/07/2008 18:39:33
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READ MY BLOGS

 Thanks to many of you that take the time to read my Blogs.  I very much appreciate your positive comments from many of you commenting that you find my Blogs both highly motivating, extremely informative and with a powerful message.  I encourage everyone to read my all of my Blogs, as I attempt to address issues that I feel can help the young men that are interested or, as in some cases, students in some phase of pre-training or training it’s self, under the SEAL Contract. 

My goal on NavySeals.com (NSC), is to mentor and of course motivate- not just those that want to take the challenge and attend BUD/S, but for all that want to add more to their life and attitude.  In my last Blog for example, I capitalized on one of the most important aspects of becoming a SEAL - the mental challenge over the physical endurance. 

 

Any person attempting any endeavor that is a challenge in life, which seams to be overwhelming, should be able to apply my commentary in the Blogs, to help them achieve and succeed in their adverse situations as well.  For that is what being a SEAL is all about! Being able to adapt to any situation, under any conditions or circumstances and still prevail with tremendous success.  We are not supermen, but we are focused and willing to take the challenge of the insurmountable and complete our assignment or mission aggressively, usually with outstanding consequences.

 But if I may, I am inclined to address a major concern of mine here on NSC or any site that permits members to provide input, make comments or dispense advice, but in particular, the communication on NSC.   I hope that all on this site use caution with dispensing advice especially to the young crowd who are in trusting and desiring productive comments or feedback.  Use caution as to what you communicate as it may have a negative impact on the unsuspecting and your information may not be factual.   As a Retired Navy SEAL, Lieutenant Commander and I take my time to mentor here.  If you are a young man interested in learning more about the Navy Challenge to be a SEAL, or perhaps someone that is already in the Navy and considering this opportunity, or as mentioned above, you are one of the young men that has entered the Navy with the SEAL CONTRACT; I am here to help you, and to answer questions in “my fashion” that can not only answer your question but that may also be applied to help others here on NSC. I write to provide advice and concerns based on my twenty years of experience as a US. Navy SEAL and a Navy Frogman (UDT).  I strive to ensure all my comments are factual, and that each BLOG is also exceptionally motivational based.  Thus far, I have received nothing but positive comments with regard to my input, photographs included.  If I don't know the answer, I make every effort to correct the deficiency or direct the reader’s attention to another source that can provide Factual Advice and/or Information. I even make my person self-available to personally mentor if requested and I have no hesitation to direct anyone to the many equally qualified Navy SEAL mentors that perform these duties because of their loyalty to the TEAMs.      Those of you who are not prospective BUD/s candidates, or individuals that are considering the Navy Opportunity to be a SEAL, I then place you in one of two categories; OTHER SEALS or members of the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community, or SUPPORTERS.   

Those NSC members who are SEALs or in the NSW community, I expect no less of your dialogue to emulate mentorship responsibilities like I have mentioned above and as I believe, I have exemplified via my Blogs and dialog on NSC. However, if you are a Supporter, I ask you to ask yourself why you are a member of NSC.  Perhaps you want to encourage, demonstrate enthusiasm, or express genuine interests in the many subjects discussed in the forums, for example.  Many of the Supporters here are in fact parents of prospective and/or BUD/s candidates and some of SEALs.  I applaud their actions, support and encourage their participation. 

  

But if you are not in one of the grouping I have mentioned, and instead are here to masquerade or portray yourself as an authority, or forbid you pose as a SEAL, which there have been, I can assure you that you will be quickly discovered and detested.  Worse, you will have deceived the young men that are truly looking for accurate information, factual advice and leadership that, if dispensed falsely, could not only ruin their opportunity to live a dream, but you would destroy the confidence of these young individuals in the believing and trusting in the purpose of the great tool of mentorship.    Please take my advice carefully, before your dishonesty causes irreparable damages.

 

If you really want to be supporter that makes a difference besides helping encourage the enthusiasm of these young men, or if you are part the great friendship that has developed between supporters, then may I suggest that you strongly consider making a monetary contribution to the Naval Special Warfare Foundation. The link on the NSC Community page will provide you more information about the Foundation; it’s commitment and dedication of upholding the SEAL creed, “NO MAN LEFT BEHIND”. Which I have retranslated as “NO FAMILY FORGOTTEN”.  THE NSW Foundation is committed to provide support and care for the families of fallen SEALs and SWCC team members. Any amount you contribute can truly help.   Perhaps you have already looked into this aspect of participation, if so I applaud your generosity.

 Lastly, the owner of NSC and US TACTICAL, Lieutenant Commander Mark Devine, who graciously provides the means for this FORUM, who meticulously provides only the best equipment “with the SEAL of Approval”, who has committed his life to promote fitness, health and is dedicated to the NSW Mentor Program and who exemplifies his excellence through example, is a personal friend and fellow Teammate.  I consider his generosity and in particular his efforts thru the support NSC, to be a Mentor for Mentors, in the NSWcommunity.  

Thank you for taking the time to, READ MY BLOG!  

 

HooYah!

FROGMAN80  




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From: Schatje
07/16/2008 15:55:51
Havn't been around in a while. I couldn't stand the forums (even though it might have changed latley). I only enjoy/respect two things that this site has to offer, thats Frogman 80 and the SEAL store (Owner and affliates)...I need another pair of boots. You once mentioned the possiblity of a book Mr. Amir, if you write it I will buy it, if you offer to sign it, I will come with a pen. Take Care


From: teamguy
05/30/2008 22:07:13
SIR YOU BLOG INSPIRES ME ALOT....HOOOYAH


From: sharkpk
05/05/2008 07:33:34

Hoo-yah!! to that sir, thanks for all you've done. i hope to one day return the favor



From: jacobgreen89
04/23/2008 03:51:35
nice. HOOYAH!!! FROGMAN80


From: FAITHY
04/19/2008 14:09:29
Very professional...


From: rising_2_victory
04/13/2008 20:03:10

yet again another great post...

reading your Blogs make me think more and more of how bad i want to be a SEAL.



From: FutureUSAFROGMANstud
04/11/2008 15:14:47
THANKS frogman80! I look forward to meeting you someday!


From: gsm3hlmrsj
04/10/2008 09:47:49
Well said.


From: panghin
04/10/2008 02:06:30
Thank you very much! I enjoy my visits to NSC!


From: eyte115818
04/09/2008 19:34:44
Excellent blog Amir. Keep it real!


From: kamy
04/09/2008 14:37:47
Well done...


From: usa3
04/09/2008 01:29:58
Fantastic blog Amir.  Really enjoyed reading it  Thanks for taking the time to write it and share it with all of us. As a supporter, I took your advice and donated $100 to the NSW Foundation last week.  Thanks for all you do!


From: Marilyn
04/08/2008 08:49:01
Amir.  This is your BEST blog yet. You have addressed issues here in the most concise and truthful manner. These are all issues that I think have been in the forefront lately here at the site and you have "hit the nail on the head" as they say. Outstanding!  Thank you for sharing your insights and wisdom.  How fortunate I am to have you as one of my close friends! 


From: searles72
04/08/2008 07:24:48
Excellent blog Amir....


From: aj1953
04/08/2008 05:42:35
Great comments and so real.  As a veteran/prior service in the Navy your advice is right on target.  Thank-you


From: gmt-nyc
04/07/2008 21:31:32
Thank you.


From: joshdupre
04/07/2008 20:16:33

right on, great post.



From: kaleigh
04/07/2008 20:00:30
Great blog Frogman80, as usual great views wisely expressed.







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