I believe if you read "MY PAGE" and also read ALL of my Blogs, that you will not only gain my perspective as "what made me want to become a Navy SEAL", and what is required to be a Navy SEAL, but you will also gain facts as why many fail to achieve the right to wear the "TRIDENT". While I must agree with Dive Doc on his input, consider strongly what and if you have "THE BURN", because without it, so will be your destiny to meet the "BIG BRASS BELL".

IF you read my Blogs, I will assure you that not only will you have a better understanding of how to succeed, but more importantly how to become more mature and responsible.

Of course, this Naval Special Warfare Training Program, named "BUD/S", (an acronym for Basic Underwater Demolition / SEALs, IS NOT A VIDEO GAME! Rather, it is a “REAL LIFE TRAINING” opportunity that tests every fiber or your character, physical ability and your soul.

This program requires your 110% effort and participation every moment and it doesn’t stop after training! You are expected to always excel, demonstrate outstanding leadership and unparallel loyalty. Not only will you be placing your life with that of your classmates and of your potential Teammates; they in turn will be placing their life with you.

So, when the question is asked "what made me want to become a Navy SEAL"?, it’s because I wanted the challenge to not only better myself, to become more responsible, but in short , because after learning what a Frogman was and the duties involved,

I…, GOT the BURN! … and today, the FLAME still burns BRIGHTLY!

MEMBERS COMMENTS VIEWING 1 - 5 OUT OF 5 COMMENTS From: sealedenready 09/09/2008 18:40:12 You better feel that burn again brother??? From: perkcitynato 08/09/2008 00:33:09 Hoo Yah Frogman, i feel that burn 24/7 thank you again, and in reply to Schatje.....never give up man, go with what the "burn" is telling you, if you do not follow that im sure you will regret it in the future! From: seal392 08/03/2008 07:50:48 HUYYAAAAA FROGMAN HUYAAAA FROGMAN...  i think that your can remember two SEALS CPT Calvin Polland and BUD/S R Jay Tansley...?  Can you answerme ? Of course... if you like... answer a single question. From: chilli 08/01/2008 14:44:57   From: Schatje 08/01/2008 12:36:36 My chances of becoming a SEAL are getting slimmer & slimmer. I can truly say I have that burn, and always will. My purpose for wanting/needing the privilege of becoming a SEAL, comes down to two things. I want/need to improve my capabilities and understanding of the world around me (two things that are and always will be an eternal struggle.) The other reason is simple. If you turn on the news or simply listen to the concerns of the human race (genocide in Darfur, terrorism...the list goes on and on) an individual like myself, wants to join in the fight. At this moment I would just be standing in the way of other men who are ready to make a significant difference. As of right now, all I have is perseverance and those reasons.