Dear Readers,
The gold Navy SEAL Trident is reputed to be one of the most
difficult military insignias to earn.
Made up of four symbols, which each symbolize something different, the
insignia was adopted in 1971. The eagle
represents freedom and American ideals, the musket the right to bear arms and
defend American values, the anchor the US Navy, and the trident, which
resembles a pitchfork, denotes the maritime nature of the SEALs.
Consider the following which the SEAL hopefuls must learn
and accomplish: underwater reconnaissance,
detection of mines and booby traps, seamanship, use of rubber boats, rigorous
physical conditioning, long distance surf swimming with equipment, handling of
explosives, removal of obstacles, shallow water diving, close order drill, mine
sweeping in shallow water.
Now add to that drills in removing obstacles through use of
hand-placed charges, speed and ability in analyzing and solving demolition
problems, night vision and observation
of coastal silhouettes, armed and unarmed combat, stealth and concealment.
Perhaps most important in SEAL training is the reliance on
and loyalty to team members. As one
leader pointed out, “There is no ‘I” in Team.”
SEALs are one of America’s first line of defense, taking the
battle to the enemy. Is it any wonder
that they are the stuff of legends, inspiring movies and books?
May the Lord bless you and the United States of America,
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