What It Really Takes to Survive Navy SEAL Hell Week (And Why Most Fail)

This episode of Urban Valor highlights the incredible life of U.S. Navy SEAL veteran Johnny Collins. Growing up in Sykesville, Maryland, Johnny overcame personal challenges, including his parents' divorce, to pursue his dream of becoming a SEAL. Enduring six grueling BUD/S classes and three Hell Weeks, he demonstrated determination to earn the coveted SEAL Trident. Johnny shares powerful stories of rigorous training, deployment experiences, and how he transitioned his tactical skills into civilian success.👍 Like this video to support to show appreciation for Johnny and/or Urban Valor.🗣️ Comment your support or ask any questions. Sometimes, our interviewees respond, and we at Urban Valor will do our best to respond as well!✅ SUBSCRIBE to support Urban Valor and the courageous Veterans who tell their stories AND so you NEVER miss a weekly episode of our veteran stories. New stories every Sunday!Your engagement greatly supports our mission to share authentic and impactful veteran stories.Video Chapters:00:47 Impact of Parents' Divorce 01:21 Becoming a Navy SEAL04:19 Pre-Navy Life07:53 First Phase of BUD/S: Physical and Mental Challenges12:25 Hell Week: The Ultimate Test of Endurance16:15 Tight Timelines and Training Routines in BUD/S20:33 Overcoming Setbacks and the Journey Through Medical Rolls24:15 Hell Week Revisited: Grit and Determination32:31 Pool Comp and Facing Personal Fears40:25 Transition to Second Phase and Underwater Training57:15 Returning to BUD/S After Medical Setbacks1:13:20 Earning the SEAL Trident and Graduation Day1:36:09 Deployment Experiences and Working with Service Dogs2:07:36 Transition to Civilian Life and Reflections on the Navy2:23:13 Current Role as Safety Director and Life Beyond Service#military #urbanvalor #warstories #usarmy #usarmyveteran #warstories #veteranpodcast