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 Master Sgt. Amber Monio

Oklahoma Guard members compete for Mechanic of the Year

National Guard Bureau

Feb. 26, 2025 | 0:59

Oklahoma Army National Guard members tested their skills in the fourth annual Mechanic of the Year competition at the Combined Support Maintenance Shop in Norman, Oklahoma, on Feb. 22 and Feb. 26-27, 2025. The event brought together full-time and drill-status mechanics, highlighting the Guard’s commitment to excellence in vehicle maintenance and sustainment. Participants rotated through technical challenges designed to mirror real-world maintenance scenarios, reinforcing their ability to keep military equipment operational. Leaders emphasized that the competition not only identified top talent but also fostered collaboration and professional development among maintainers. By sharing best practices and refining their skills, Guardsmen strengthened unit readiness and the overall effectiveness of the Oklahoma Army National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Reece Heck, edited by Air Force Master Sgt. Amber Monio)