I've been watching the recent comments flying back and forth between President Trump and Admiral McRaven -- as well as heckling from the media cheap seats -- over remarks that McRaven made about Trump being the biggest threat to democracy in his lifetime. The President then fired back about McRaven not finding Bin Laden sooner, and I figured this would be the right time to … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Breaking down the Trump-McRaven catfight
Brandon Webb Articles
Op-Ed: Vets elected to office have historic opportunities
With the end of the midterm elections, the 116th Congress will have 92 veterans serving in the House and Senate. About half of these served in the military after the 9/11 attacks. While the total percentage of vets in office is nowhere as high as it was in the 1970s -- when it was 75% -- it's still significant. On this Veterans Day, my hope is that veteran lawmakers of both … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Vets elected to office have historic opportunities
Op-Ed: Some jokes aren’t jokes at all
On a recent skit on Saturday Night Live, comedian Pete Davidson mocked the physical appearance of former Navy SEAL, Lieutenant Commander Dan Crenshaw, saying he looked like a hit man in a porno movie. Dan himself was all class about it. In a self-shot video that appeared on TMZ, he said he was against demands for empty apologies for misstatements, but went on to add that … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Some jokes aren’t jokes at all
How to prepare for the coming global recession and make money when it hits
In 2009 I walked away from my first business, it was a total loss. Literally and figuratively. I lost everything, and it was a very humbling experience. I’m not an economist but I have been a business owner for 12 years, and prior losses have taught me to pay attention to the signs. Executives and owners who don’t take the time to read the economy with an eye toward future … [Read more...] about How to prepare for the coming global recession and make money when it hits
Flashback: Memorial Day to me as a US Navy SEAL then, as a US citizen now
When I was on active duty as a Navy SEAL, prior to the terrorist attacks of September, 11th, 2001, Memorial Day didn’t really matter to me. It does fourteen years later. Back then, the machinery that is the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) was just getting oiled-up and the gears getting swung into action. Today, SOCOM, specifically JSOC (Joint Special Operations … [Read more...] about Flashback: Memorial Day to me as a US Navy SEAL then, as a US citizen now
My Europe EDC loadout
The guys and I that pick the gear for the Crate Club live it everyday. My Europe EDC loadout: SureFire P2X Panerai Central black left handed Luminor Marina Power Cube The Oakley Factory Pilot (best travel pack I’ve had to date) with Crye Percision custom Crate Club bullet proof insert. – Brandon Webb, CEO Check out the Crate Club to get a monthly crate of … [Read more...] about My Europe EDC loadout
When the power goes out, and it all goes to Hell, It’s Gen X to the rescue
It dawned on me during the Harvey disaster, while having a beer on my friend's farm in Portland Oregon, that if something really bad, I mean devastating, happened to the U.S., call it natural disaster, an act of terror, or worse yet N. Korea launches a nuke onto American soil, most Millenials along with Gen Z are totally fucked. And you can laugh off the North Korean threat … [Read more...] about When the power goes out, and it all goes to Hell, It’s Gen X to the rescue
Brandon Webb’s Afghan RECON LOADOUT
Brandon is top row second from the left next to Navy SEAL Astronaut Chris Cassidy and Navy SEAL Heath Robinson below. London Bridge Rhodesian Chest Rig. The linked version is slightly different from my original. Eight 30 round magazines of 5.56 match (wish I had the Surefire high cap mags) Magnetic Compass Blood Chit Area Map (Local and Country) … [Read more...] about Brandon Webb’s Afghan RECON LOADOUT
The Navy SEAL veteran Infighting Phenomenon
What causes former teammates, men who’ve gone through the rigors of Special Operations training and fieldwork, to create drama on social media and other public outlets as if they were still in junior high school? I don’t know; it baffles me. I’ve discussed it at length with some of the most successful (and insightful) people I know. The common themes seem to be that this … [Read more...] about The Navy SEAL veteran Infighting Phenomenon
Oakley Standard Issue Prizm Maritime Review
Disclaimer: Huge Oakley fan so I’m biased towards these awesome lenses. I first discovered Oakley Stand Issue’s (SI) Prizm technology back at the 2015 SHOT show in Vegas. I’ve had a chance to use Oakley’s glasses on the range and was instantly impressed with how much of an advantage they create in clarity over other shades. In simple terms, Oakley SI Prizm tech takes … [Read more...] about Oakley Standard Issue Prizm Maritime Review
Days of Guns: A Navy SEAL’s CZ-550 Sniper Rifle
The CZ (Ceska zbrojovka “Czech Armory”) 550 is a solid rifle I’ll give it that for sure. It is what I’d describe as a middle of the road “utility” gun. In the SEAL Teams a “utility” weapon was one that you could use for multiple purposes (close quarter battle or sniper ops). Mine came chambered for 308win, a synthetic stock, Night Force (NF) 3.5-15 variable power scope, … [Read more...] about Days of Guns: A Navy SEAL’s CZ-550 Sniper Rifle
Woman’s Defense Weekly: Best self defense tool
Inspired by all the creepy shits out there that try to intimidate people of all shapes and sizes, including a lot of my female friends.. So I get asked self defense tips all the time by woman friends of mine. While a firearm has its place in the home, it has serious lifestyle restrictions, especially if you live in California or travel frequently. Plus, most indoor ranges … [Read more...] about Woman’s Defense Weekly: Best self defense tool