I was injured and forced to retire from the world that I loved and worked so hard to get into and remain in. Transitioning from the most elite special operations organization to civilian life hit me hard, and I lost myself. Excessive consumption of alcohol, insomnia, depression, overeating, and Netflix became my husbandry of choice for the cultivation of my downfall.

 

I reached a fork in the trail and decided enough was enough, and the time for being a victim was over. I sought external help through the Veterans Administration and counseling, and they offered only pills and frustration. I decided it was up to me and no one else if I wanted to change and fix myself.

 

I looked inward and revisited what motivated me and what my driving force was to become a commando. I loved the challenge of biting off more than I could chew. To go after a seemingly impossible goal and find myself standing tall and victorious after the smoke clears is what I love. I found adventure racing and realized it contained all the elements I loved from special operations. Contingency planning, training to perfection, pain, suffering, different kits, being outside in nature, being among a close-knit team all striving for mastery and victory. These are all the things that I found important. Through dedicated training and racing, I found purpose again and began to heal.

 

I realized that the lessons I learned being a commando and the commando culture I lived and breathed were valuable to everyone. This culture had value outside of special operations, and I wanted to share my journey with others who may find themselves in the dark place where I once was.

 

Commando Culture Endurance is an open window to watch my transformation from a broken and disabled special forces veteran to a happy husband, father, and competitive adventure athlete.

 

Team Commando Culture is also a mechanism to grow the tribe and build a team of husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, and aspiring adventure athletes who want to surround themselves with everyday commandos fighting a war to be the best.

 

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