Watch the US Vice President... Undergo the Toughest Military Training

(US Vice President J.D. Vance) 

Watch the US Vice President... Undergo the Toughest Military Training

It wasn't a routine training exercise or a symbolic visit. In a striking scene, US Vice President J.D. Vance pushed his body to its limits when he participated with members of the elite US Special Forces in a grueling exercise on the beaches of California. He emerged exhausted, describing the experience as being like "crashing into a freight train."

US Vice President J.D. Vance participated in an intense 90-minute physical training exercise with Navy SEALs in California, part of a training program known for its rigor and high physical standards.

It wasn't a routine training exercise or a symbolic visit. In a striking scene, US Vice President J.D. Vance pushed his body to its limits when he participated with members of the elite US Special Forces in a grueling exercise on the beaches of California. He emerged exhausted, describing the experience as being like "crashing into a freight train."

US Vice President J.D. Vance participated in an intensive 90-minute physical training session with Navy SEALs in California, part of a rigorous training program known for its demanding nature and high physical standards. He expressed his gratitude, saying, "I am deeply grateful to all our warriors who keep us safe and uphold the highest standards anywhere in the world."

Vice is a veteran

According to a source familiar with the matter, the Vice President participated in several phases of special forces training at a military facility in Coronado, California, a major training site for Navy SEALs.

Vance is a veteran of the US Marine Corps, having enlisted in 2003. He served in the Iraq War after deploying in 2005 with the 2nd Marine Air Wing, where he worked in public affairs. He has previously stated that his military service shaped his views on national security, the cost of war, and the responsibility placed on commanders when deciding to send troops into combat.

The Most Elite Unit

The Navy SEALs are considered among the most elite special operations units in the U.S. military, known for their rigorous training programs and complex missions, including counterterrorism and high-risk maritime operations. This appearance comes within the context of broader messages from officials in President Donald Trump's administration, focusing on physical fitness within the armed forces.

In this context, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has repeatedly emphasized that American soldiers must be "physically fit, not fat," even at the highest leadership levels, and has made a point of highlighting this approach by personally participating in training exercises with military personnel during his visits to Army units around the world.