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A group of East Coast-based Navy SEALs spent a day speaking to cadets and college students from the Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, ROTC cadets, and teachers during a leadership speakers’ panel at the Heritage Foundation in Washington D.C. November, 5.
The panel was sponsored by the American Veterans Center of Washington D.C., which held their annual conference on the grounds of the Heritage Foundation and also at the nearby Navy Memorial.
During the leadership panel, four SEALs and one Naval Special Warfare supply corps officer imparted their philosophies on leadership and shared their personal experiences of SEAL training and serving the nation while in harm’s way.
“To get through Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/s) training, you learn to rely on the guy next to you,” said a SEAL commander. “You learn the concept of teamwork from the beginning. This sense of brotherhood not only carries you through training; it also guides us in everything we do as Special Operators.”
Responding to a ROTC Cadet’s question on keys to success, a SEAL team commanding officer on the panel said finding the right approach and mental framework are essential for competency as military professionals.
“Your attitude says a lot about your success,” said the SEAL commanding officer. “You must maintain diligent optimism even in the most difficult of times. Those who sustain and carry through tasks even in challenging situations will likely be successful in their military careers.”
After the main panel, Cadets from the military academies and ROTC units gathered in a nearby room to speak one-on-one with the Naval Special Warfare contingent. During this session, students received additional information about Special Warfare programs and other initiatives for service members aspiring to work in the Special Operations community.
I’ve supported many warfare communities during my tenure in the military,” said a Navy supply officer who commands a Naval Special Warfare logistics unit. “But working in Naval Special Warfare has been one of the most rewarding, because I get to support some of the finest warriors the Navy and our military has to offer.”
At the end of the conference, the Naval Special Warfare team members all said the experience of mentoring Cadets and talking about leadership was a worthy outreach experience that they would do again.
“Party of leading is giving back,” said a SEAL Master Chief. “This was our opportunity to come and talk to future military leaders about the keys to success in their careers, and impart some of the things that have motivated us to continue our own service in the Navy and in Special Operations.”
| Date Taken: | 11.05.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 11.07.2011 12:05 |
| Story ID: | 79669 |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, US |
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