Blue / Green Blog

Preparing for Ranger School is tough. There’s a lot to take in between packing lists, physical training, military skills, knot tying, and more. But for most people, what weighs heaviest is the anxiety.

Part conservation initiative, part safety class, and all passion project, the Reptile Team plays a critical role in preparing Ranger students for the realities of Florida’s wilderness. From venomous snakes to the iconic American alligator, the team educates future Rangers on how to identify, avoid, and respect the local wildlife they’ll encounter during training.

Insights from a Green Beret: A Conversation with a Special Forces Officer Transitioning to Warrant Officer. With a background as an 18A (Special Forces Officer), he is now transitioning to a 180A (Special Forces Warrant Officer). In this interview, he shares his journey, experiences in Special Forces, and advice for aspiring Green Beret's.

Now that you’re done with Ranger, you need to get healthy. Even if you feel okay, you might not be. Consider that you likely trained for a couple of months before the course, and then went out and did the course. Much of what you had to do wasn't great for your body. It likely left your body worn out, with a significant amount of fatigue. Where to start?