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 Sgt. Daniela Lechuga

ROK-U.S. Joint Memorial Day Ceremony

Media Bureau Korea (AFN Pacific)

May 23, 2025 | 1:00

United States Forces Korea service members participated in a Republic of Korea-United States Joint Memorial Day Ceremony and educational tour at the Veterans Complex in Paju, Imjingak, on May 22, 2025. The ceremony honored the heroes of both countries who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Korean War. The educational tour took place in Camp Greaves, which gave the service members insight into the ecological, cultural, and historical significance of the camp. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Daniela Lechuga)