Naval Education and Training Command: Warrior Toughness

Every U.S. Navy Sailor, enlisted or officer, could face life-threatening situations from combat or casualty. Each and every one needs to have the ability to persevere and perform under both immediate danger and long-term stress, both on the job and at home.

Warrior Toughness (WT) is a holistic human performance skillset that enhances the toughness of our Sailors with a focus on the pursuit of peak performance. The system emphasizes coequal development of toughness in the mind, body, and soul. WT combines performance psychology skills with character development, and teaches the Warrior Mindset, whose concepts were initially developed by members of the Naval Special Warfare community.

Designed to increase the Navy’s warfighting capabilities, WT is an enabler of the Culture of Excellence as part of the first line of effort – Developing a Lethal Warfighting Force. In place at Recruit Training Command since October 2018, the curriculum is now incorporated across all Navy accessions at Officer Training Command Newport, the United States Naval Academy and the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps. WT will improve the performance of Sailors under stress and throughout their everyday lives, building lethal warfighters ready for the next mission.

Video by Senior Airman Christina Carter

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424th ABS Squadron highlight video

AFN Benelux

April 23, 2026 | 1:33

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 424th Air Base Squadron highlight their unit's mission and history in a team feature video at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, April 24, 2026. The highlight video showcases the "Red Devils" detailing their critical role in delivering world-class airfield operations for the NATO Alliance, their historical connection to the host nation, and their strategic support to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe. This command information video is designed to showcase the squadron's global readiness, foster host-nation relations, and demonstrate their enduring commitment to securing the region. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Christina Carter)