Author: Short Sale (Page 2 of 19)

Core Principle #3: Held Outdoors: Rain or Shine, Hot or Cold. F3 is easy when the temperatures are comfortable, say the 50’s to about 70 and without precipitation. In the winter months when it gets into the 20’s and 30’s, maybe add a layer or two to survive past the warm-up, but mix in the rain and the cold? F3 quickly turns into “F-that!” Such was the case this morning with the temperature cooling in the mid-thirty’s and a front delivering a steady deluge of rain. Hunchback and I agreed to swap workouts this morning but there is minimal shelter near to the Schiele Museum parking lot, so we discussed our best options to deliver a steady beat-down to any idiot willing to escape the fartsack (#leading). The contingency location of the First Presbyterian Church Portico would become the spot for the workout. I took the first half and Hunchback the second. Here is how the morning began.

Warm-up:

IC x 10: Toy Soldiers, Imperial Walkers, Arrows (missed you SA), Monkey Humpers aimed at the Ruckers arriving late. Now that Whoopee was there, time for Gravel Pickers. Since Whoopee and Roscoe disdain for the “warm-up” and opted for merkins, I extended the reps to 16. Next up on the warm-up list was Merkins (don’t f with the Q). No mosey, let’s get to work; split into partners:

Partner 1 grabs a jump rope; Partner 2 performs the exercise. 30 seconds on, 12 seconds to switch for 3 rounds of:

• HR Merkins
• Mountain Climbers
• Apollo Ohno

Heartrate is now elevated, let’s hit the cardio with a Every Minute On the Minute (EMOM):

• 10 Squats
• 5 Burpees
• 10 Merkins

This is a grind of steady work with limited rest before the next round begins. Scheduled for 10 rounds I had to Omaha after 8.

Next was the strength and core portion of the workout. There were 10 stations and a number of dumbbells, kettlebells, blocks, or bands to use. Timer was set for 40 seconds of AMRAP work with 20 seconds of rest to recover and prepare for the next station:

• 21’s – use a stretch band: 7 curls to halfway, 7 curls half to shoulder, 7 full arm curls
• Bent over flies
• Romanian Deadlift: 5 right, 5 left, continue rotating for the time
• American Hammer – use the medicine ball or weight
• Single Arm Shoulder Press x 5 while opposite arm does a static hold of a dumbbell/kb; switch after 5, continue until time
• Tricep chop – lie flat on ground, chop left, center, then right side AMRAP
• Reverse crunch w/ block or weight
• Hammer curl to Shoulder Press
• Palm up Renegade Rows
• Squat to Press (i.e. Thruster)

That was my time, giving way to Hunchback who’s playlist was not really Pain-Labish. He claimed the theme was cold or rainy – but slinging steel to Katy Perry is not really the vibe – even Whoopee agreed!

So I owe Hunchback a Q. I’ll scout for improved weather and look forward to seeing the Pain Lab regulars so I can test them for a full hour.

Thanks to the 10 other HIMS that posted in the miserable conditions. It certainly made the time go by in a much better way than if I had been solo.

On morning of December 10th it was raining sideways. Three idiots didn’t let the foul weather hold back their determination. A few others decided to brave the elements only from the parking lot to inside of the Harris Teeter where we discussed The Hero Code Chapter Four – Integrity.

In SA’s effort to rejuvenate Downtown, he was kind of enough to invite me to Q. I was off today and following Thanksgiving, I thought I’d have plenty of time to plan a circus that would top any previous workout. Well, I got into the brownwater a bit yesterday and after a re-load of my MIL’s fantastic cooking, the only thing I was good for was a seat on the couch to watch football or basketball. The more I thought about it, let’s get to simple fundamentals of what I do. Here ’tis…

Warm-up – no arrows, no cadence, we’re going straight cardio for 10 minutes. 4 exercises at 20 seconds, 3 rounds, w/ 20 second rest between. We did 2 sets:

• Set 1: SSH + Mtn Climbers + Freddie Mercury + Imperial Walkers
• Set 2: Skater Jumps (new one, plus as a combo exercise drew plenty of complaints) + Iron Mike Tysons + Split Jack Toe Touch (Freight said these were Boy Band dance moves; may petition the Exicon to call these “NSyncs”) + Perfect Form Merkins

Oh – we did begin with the pledge and a brief disclaimer (you vs. you, modify if needed (there seem to be a lot of modifying and “I’m not doing…”) which is why this is a you vs. you workout).

Despite the offer of Option A to continue the cardio for another 35 minutes, it was never an option. We moseyed to Main/South for a hillish stack ’em set:

• Main/South: 10 HR Merkins, run down street to South/Franklin for 5 burpees, run up the hill
• 10 HR Merkins + 20 Parker Peters, down for burpees and back
• Stack on 30 Squats, down for burpees and back
• Stack 40 Freddie Mercury, down for burpees and back
• Stack 50 American Hammers, down for burpees and back

Light mumble chatter, mostly about Freights Ultimate Frisbee Tournament and the shenanigans that occurred, fair, not fair, teams unbalanced – the usual complaining that occurs, much to the Tournament Director’s delight. I dropped one MF’er but technically I was paraphrasing something Freight would say. Apparently there is a off market over/under on my F bombs. Sometimes the under comes through (see Iowa football this season, can’t score but can defend).

Let’s keep this train moving and head to the top of the parking deck. In my remaining time, we’ll go for 11’s. One end of the deck is Eccentric Dips – use the rail and burn your triceps. This was a crowd pleaser. Run to the other end for Derkins. Lots of modifications. I ran past 45 minutes – so sue me.

COT: Announcements – ChristmasTown 5k – show up early and meet left of the YMCA; Converngence 12/2 TFY, Christmas party that night; Beer ruck 12/9. Prayer request – Turtleman, EZ Rider’s Family, Purple Haze’s mother with a skin cancer spot. I took us out.

Thanks for the opportunity to lead. No women, no props, just a solid effort to please the Site Q. Hopefully he’ll invite me back.

Enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend. Go Pack!

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It was Veteran’s Day at the GasHouse. Flintstone had yet another brilliant 1st F concept – all Saturday AO’s should do HEROWOD’s in honor of service men (and women). Along with many of you, I’ve employed these routines in my workouts before so it was merely a matter of picking which ones to do. I did the following:

Zachary Tellier

• 10 Burpees
  • 10 Burpees
  • 25 Merkins
    • 10 Burpees
    • 25 Merkins
    • 50 Lunges
      • 10 Burpees
      • 25 Merkins
      • 50 Lunges
      • 100 Sit Ups
        • 10 Burpees
        • 25 Merkins
        • 50 Lunges
        • 100 Sit Ups
        • 150 Squats

Dedicated to U.S. Sgt. Zachary D. Tellier, 31, of Charlotte, NC (USA) a combat infantryman with the 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, at Fort Bragg. He died Sept. 29, 2007, of wounds sustained while on a ground patrol in Afghanistan.

The previous April, Tellier’s unit was conducting a mounted patrol when one of its vehicles drove over and detonated a bomb, which set the vehicle on fire, according to a statement from the 82nd Airborne.

Tellier pulled two paratroopers out of the vehicle to safety, suffering severe burns to his hands. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with valor for his actions.

After he was burned, Tellier jumped up in the turret to return fire, said Sgt. Michael Layton, a member of Tellier’s unit. A lieutenant made Tellier get out of the vehicle because of his injuries, Layton said.

“Zachary Tellier has to be the biggest hero I’ve ever known or heard of, not just because of what he did, but because of his personality,” Layton said. “He came in the Army because he wanted to be around soldiers and serve his country, and he paid the ultimate sacrifice.”

Hey Buddy

• 250 meter run
  • 5 rounds of:
  • 10 Lunges
  • 10 Squats
  • 10 Big Boys
  • 8 Burpees
• 250 meter run

This hero workout is dedicated to Patrolman Christopher Mark Goodell of Waldwick, NJ, who died on July 17, 2014, due to a collision between a truck and his stationary unmarked police car. Chris’ badge number was 38, hence the 38 total repetitions per round (10/10/10/8). The 5 rounds represent the 5 years he served as an officer. Chris specifically liked running and bodyweight movements. “Hey Buddy” was Chris’ signature greeting.

Oscar Temores

• 8 Rounds of:
• 11 Hand-Release Merkins
• 30 Walking Lunges
• 19 Big Boys

This hero workout is dedicated to Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Oscar Temores, U.S. Navy, who was killed when his patrol car was struck by a vehicle that forcibly sped through the security checkpoint at the main gate of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia Beach, VA, on November 30, 2019.

The vehicle entered Fort Story at Gate 8 while driving the wrong way in the outbound lanes at a high rate of speed at 7:35 pm. Personnel at the gate immediately requested assistance and MA3 Temores responded to the scene. The civilian driver of the vehicle intentionally struck MA3 Temores’ patrol car head-on.

MA3 Temores had served with the U.S. Navy Security Forces for only 10 months. He is survived by his wife and 2-year-old son.

Of the PAX, Roscoe completed all three rounds (he spoke the least and listened to metal music on his phone #focus). The others pushed as well. We were fortunate to have Oompa Loompa as a Marine Corp veteran, battling as he always does despite some physical challenges. Included in this respect is Roscoe as a new veteran of the police force. We’re fortunate to have protection in all forms serving us. In addition to the PAX, the workouts honored these fallen men in a small way.

Thanks for the opportunity to lead the workout.

Short Sale

Labor Day weekend – I led the Iron Pax Challenge for that week. What # you ask? Who gives a shit – it was weeks ago. We did epic work I’m sure, at least Defib, Whoopee, and JJ. Enjoy the brevity, it’s the only time I’ll forget to write a novelette known as my BB (I promise). This will probably knock me out of the end of year awards for Best BB…well, time for someone else to win, I guess.

This is the title of Chapter 16 in Admiral William McCraven’s book The Wisdom of the Bullfrog.” Really a short chapter that doesn’t have a lot of depth in story or instructions. The premise came from his experience on the Underwater Demolition Team’s responsibility to clear obstacles so boats could land on beaches – the Battle of Normandy as an example. Explosives are required and to ensure total destruction, it’s better to use more than less, hence the title.

McCraven uses this analogy to aid his recovery from a few military jobs in which he was relieved of his duties (aka: fired) due to his lack of leadership or improper strategy. His offered solution is to double-down and work harder or “overload” in order to re-prove his abilities as a leader. For someone of McCraven’s accomplishment, he has failed at various times of leading. He also overcame. The point is everyone fails. DREDD shares this in our study of QSource.

Our group of PAX today had solid discussion about the Overload principle and when it’s effective or even ineffective. Answer is, “it depends.” The take-away is when adversity hits, take the lesson and let that drive you to validate your character.

Oh, and some ran and some rucked. Scrat was late but made it for another post.

Same announcements as yesterday. Prayers for Turtleman, Jackson Hall, Huck, and Les Nesman

There is no doubt when you think of the PAX that represent our region, Freight is one name that is near the top of the list. Loved, hated, imitated, but never ignored. He’s been a Nantan, Site Q, 3rd F, relay organizer, and many other good things. He narrowly missed being the best Q in the region by a single vote. It was no surprise that he saw an opportunity to create more exposure for our organization and claimed a section of Garrison Boulevard as Gastonia F3’s adopt a highway. In leading that responsibility, he organizes about 4 or so clean-ups per year. Saturday was the fall campaign. I had been after Freight to Q the GasHouse just so the PAX continue to understand and appreciate how good my Q’s really are. So, the October 14th plan was for Freight to Q and then lead the highway clean-up. On Tuesday, Hunchback and I get a text that Freight has to work. Hate to see it when work gets in the way of leading a workout. Oddly weather.com indicated significant rain in the forecast for Saturday morning. Feel free to play connect the dots. No problem for me, as the Site Q, I’m prepared to Q at all times.

Warm-up: brief disclaimer – SSH IC x 10, Imperial Walkers IC x 10, Toy Soldier IC x 10, Side to Side Lunge IC x 10, Arrows IC x 10, Squats IC x 10. >> Pledge

Thang: Mosey out of the parking lot, 5 of the PAX followed behind me. As I prepared for this unexpected Q, I flipped through a virtual file cabinet of ideas. Since there was a steady drizzle of rain, I settled on using First Presbyterian Church and their two covered porticos. At the top of the hill, we began with 10 hand-release merkins, traveling to the bottom of the hill under the lower portico we started with 1 jump-squat. 11’s is the name of the drill and we’d work our way up and down the reps. Between the two bases the parking lot had several low points which allowed Whoopee to stomp through (if only we’d have known, his F3 name could have been Puddles). The wise veteran Def Leppard pointed out that wet feet, wet socks, wet shoes are a recipe for blisters. Whoopee didn’t seem to care. Def described in vivid detail his experience walking to the start line of a half marathon that his shoes got wet in the grass and caused a blister at mile 7. Somehow, he managed to complete the race – those were the good old days. A svelte looking Pockets led the way. As I have not posted a lot lately, I’ve not witnessed this clean headed, slim version of Pockets – evidence of a lot of hard work – well done.

We finished the routine and took a longer-ish mosey up the back driveway to the top of the hill where the youth building resides. Roscoe proudly disclosed the herculean effort it took for the Building and Grounds Committee, Youth Committee, Appropriations, Finance Committee, Decorating Committee, Side-walk Beautification Committee, and Music Committee coming together in unison to submit the consideration of the possibility for the idea of a Pickleball Court to be created in the parking lot. This was 10 years ago before the world even knew what Pickle-ball was (#vision). Now I heard rumor the Basketball Court Committee was a bit upset at the very thought of additional lines being painted near their precious court. Through some adept political maneuvering, the Basketball Court Committee was placated with the recommendation for the court to re-paved by 2031. The Elders had been sitting on this for years waiting for the one opposing member (a former tennis player no less) to pass away of what appears to be natural causes, clearing the way for bids submitted and interviews to take place so the cheapest contractor could be hired. Thankfully Jorge Villanueva’s fee of six Budweiser double deuces for each of his 9-man crew was accepted. Until some Karen on the Music Committe realized Jorge moonlights as a weekend lawn-care service that is used by nonother than the Committee chair of Building and Grounds Committee. Hard to believe at a church of all places that such favoritism could occur. Once that nepotism was identified, debated it was solved reducing the compensation to 4 cases of Budweiser. Promptly, the court was painted in an hour. If you know of anyone willing to donate the net, tell Roscoe.

Back to the workout – we gathered under the porch to reprise the cardio portion of the workout I led at the Ricky Bobby. The above story was based on some of the ensuring discussion about church committees and Roberts Rules of Order and how inefficient or maybe frustrating church or work committees can be at times.

Set 1: SSH, Mtn Climbers, Freddie Mercury, Imperial Walkers all at 30 seconds successively with a 30 second rest between each set for a total of 3 sets.

Set 2: Mummy Kicks, Split Jack Toe Touch, Bonnie Blair, Ski Abs: 30 seconds each with 30 second rest between sets for 3 sets.

The rain picked up momentum at this point and fearing some melting that could occur, we stayed under the porch for some Dora. P1 exercises while P2 runs down the stairs and does 1 burpee. Each pair completes a total of 100 merkins, 200 squats, and 300 flutters (count 1 side). With a few minutes ahead of the top of the hour and fear of additional melting, we did a couple of ab exercises under the safe covered shelter. At 0757, we headed back to base.

COT: F3 lunch 10/18/23 at noon in Dallas (I think), 1/2 marathon ruck in Belmont 10/21, 40-day challenge began – find a wedding or tailgate near you ASAP, check newsletter and SLACK for more details. Prayers – Turtleman came home Friday – prayer for his M, family, and caregivers. Send him a note of encouragement, Jackson Hall and his battle, Huck, and others.

In the parking lot, checking the radar and seeing the rain was going to be with us for a while, I humbly submitted to The Committee the road clean-up be postponed until better conditions were present. With a good portion of the SLT in attendance, the proposal was escalated to the Head of Safety, Purple Haze. Always with one finger in proximity to the red button, His Highness Haze stated for the record: “well, it is raining, and what if a car was unable to stop while we were picking up cigarette butts and used crack pipes on Garrison Boulevard.” The Head Q of Safety agreed it was a bit dangerous to hold this activity. I looked at Nantan Roscoe for confirmation – he of the Decentralized Command theory – “it’s your call,” he commanded. I took a visual inventory of the prayerful hopes on the PAX faces they had completed their penitence in the rain already and no more was desired. “Highway Clean-up is CANCELLED” I decreed to glorious applause. I then took us out in prayer and the PAX scattered into their vehicles. Sometimes committees aren’t really needed to make an efficient and impactful decision. As a plus, Freight now must return to lead the clean-up which gives me a Q before the year ends.

Humbly submitted.

Short Sale

Head of the Committee to Make GasHouse Great Again (MGGA)

My second Q at the Ricky Bobby coincides with my second post. Coincidence? I think not. But I asked Nutria to Q the GasHouse (11/4) and happily reciprocated. Going in the only thing I knew would happen were Monkey Humpers in front of Sargento’s house. The rest of the workout built off that. With some newer faces to me, I gave a brief Disclaimer (better to have form than speed, you vs. you, etc.)

Warm-up Part I:

• Seal-Jacks IC x 10, Toy Soldier IC x 10, Imperial Walkers IC x 10, Side to Side Lunge IC x 10, Arrows IC x 10, Good Mornings SC x 10 >> Pledge

Warm-up Part II:

Stay in the parking lot for some speed cardio. Anyone that has done Insanity videos will see where I ripped off the exercises and format.

Set 1: 4 exercises for 30 seconds each, 30 second rest between sets: 3 sets; SSH, Mtn Climber, Freddie Mercury, Imperial Walker (PAX observed it’s like everything was a version of SSH – smart PAX – there is a science and plan to the program, sometimes)

Set 2: same routine of 4 exercises at 30 seconds with 30 second rest between sets; 3 total sets: Mummy Kicks, Split Jack Toe Touch, Bonnie Blair, Ski Abs

I let the PAX catch their breath and with the warm-up officially over, we moseyed left from the parking lot to Winder Street leading into Cramer Woods. I did a brief recon before arriving to ensure the number of houses. As fate would have it, there are 11 mailboxes on the left and right side of the entire Winder Street. How fortunate. I scooped up Nutria on my return to the AO. Nutria was in full sprint carrying the shovel flag. Site Leader doesn’t play.

But you know me, we’re not just doing 11’s, lets trick this pony up a bit. Instead of 1 exercise compounding, we’ll do 3. Count the left side mailbox: HR Merkins + Mtn Climbers + Jump Squats; 1 then 2, then 3, and so on to 11. Oh my gosh Short Sale, that is like a burpee – again, there is a science behind the plan. One caveat – at the 8th house, do 5 monkey humpers with arse facing the house. Only thing was Sargento went to Ground Assault, so only his M benefited from the show. We arrived at the end of the road and since we must return, this time we’ll count the other side of the street’s mailboxes (still 11 of them). Change the routine to Iron Mike Tysons + LBCs + Star Jumps.

We gathered for the 6 and fellowship moseyed to the base. I heard Cherie Berry comment they should have gone to the ruck AO. Maybe, but you would have missed a most excellent boot camp. I even got SA to get up early and drive extra to support me.

COT: Lunch next week, 40 Day challenge, Ruck events – check other backblast and SLACK. Prayers for Turtleman (comes home Friday) and lift up marriages – there are peaks and valleys to these relationships. Sometimes we’re leading and sometimes we’re following (or being directed…).

We all have our home AO or our favorites. Mine is the one that I’m currently the Site Q which is the OG GasHouse. Unless I have a unique Q that requires a specific set-up, I take the same route each Saturday morning which means I’ll drive down Churchill Drive, take a right at the library onto Garrison and left into the Schiele. Why this route, well it’s the street my grandparents lived and then when they moved to a retirement home, my wife and I bought their house and it became our own. So, this weekly trip has a bit of nostalgia even though I’ve been up and down the road thousands of times. But as F3 has only been in my life for almost 8 years now, the downward hill just after Dixon to the speedbump speaks to me in a different way than those early years of my life.  Today was finally the day the hill would be in play.

Warm-up – actually a twist with Tube taking the warm-up for a few exercises. Those Pain Lab guys get out of their vehicles warm as Tube needed only a few exercises to get their bodies ready. Boot campers were dismissed. We moseyed out of the lot and to the library to finish the warm-up as our old bodies and particularly our legs needed some stretching:

• Good Mornings SC x 10
• Toy Soldiers IC x 10
• Imperial Walkers IC x 10
• Side to Side Lunge IC x 10
• Maybe 1 or 2 more I can’t recall.

We trotted left out of the library onto Churchill and cruised up the road taking note of Stroganoff’s house (1st on the right) and then arriving at the speed bump just past Wilkins. The hill was clearly in view and the PAX felt what I was about to say. It’s a quick climb to the top – not a true Soul Crusher as Freight calls these beasts but when you do it 10 rounds, it becomes a beat-down. 11’s is the call with 10 Jump Squats at the bottom and 1 Perfect Form Merkin at the top. As we progressed throw the routine counting down and up respectively, I began to realize this lengthy run was going to take most of the workout. Stroganoff shared he had to depart at 7:30 for his daughter’s soccer game. He would make it to round 9 while the remainder completed the effort.

Next up was the PAX choice – 4 corners or another Hill burner. Nutria chose the 4 corner option. We began at Churchill and Edinburg with 10 Flutters, then went along Edinburg to  Queensgate, stacking the flutters with 20 Penguins, up the hill to Nottingham adding in 30 Big Boys, to Nottingham/Churchill for the finale with 40 Mtn Climbers. That didn’t take too much time, so lets use the last 12 or so minutes to get in 3 rounds of what I thought would be the real Thang. We moved to the base of Queensgate which I have used that hill before  (as has Whoopee) as it is tough climb. I had a sign with 6 exercises and reps on it. Due to the lack of time, we’d go about halfway up. Each PAX selected 3 of the 6 to complete in the allotted time. I’ll spare you the details but fare to say they were challenging.

It wasn’t all that complicated which I’m sure your surprised to hear. I guess sometimes I can go that way. Anyway it was effective and we enjoyed the fellowship.

COT – prayers for Turtleman. No announcements. Roscoe took us out.

Until the next one.

Back to Back Q’s for me but Sunday is pretty easy, except I was 55 seconds after 0630. Still by the official clock in my car, I flew into the parking lot and told Roscoe, JJ and Winehouse to take off. Hunchback had his 2.0 and Scrat who has more posts than Allen Tate this year. Flintstone came in later than me, but he was rucking since he put in 15 miles yesterday. Since I was the Q, I felt obligated to run the main loop and not the wus route. So, I compromised and took the short cut down Hudson and onto the greenway. I jumped ahead of the real runners, but I did finally run the gut-check this summer – not great, but completed – Who Dares Wins as the story goes.

Turns out Gavel was on the course early and it was nice to have him join us for Q-Source. Had a girl in training at Starbucks so it took a minute before we could begin.

We’re reading The Wisdom of the Bullfrog by Admiral William McRaven. I had the pleasure to cover Chapter 8 Who Dares Wins. The title comes from a British officer named David Stirling who created a mission to defeat German holds in North Africa in 1942. The mission was to have machine gun mounted Jeep raids go into enemy territory to take out positions and men using his Special Air Services (SAS). Stirling was asked to develop a motto for his team which he chose “Who Dares Wins.”

McCraven used the term before sending 24 Navy Seals on a covert mission called Operation Neptune’s Spear. You may be more familiar with the outcome of the mission than the name itself, which culminated in the death of Osama bin Laden. Leading up to May 1, 2011, the US had gathered intelligence on a unique compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan where a tall figure would briefly walk outside of the 3-story building in circles. The “Pacer” as he was known on the images was purported to be non-other than bin Laden however the accuracy of the information ranged from 40 to 80% depending on the small number of individuals that were briefed, including President Obama. McCraven was brought in to design the mission which had 165 phases. There was high risk should the mission fail, but McCraven planned for every possible contingency, including if one of the two helicopters were to crash (which one did).

Obviously this illustration is a fantastic point to describe the ultimate risk and reward. This could translate into your life if you were considering a job change, a life change, maybe opening a business, or making an investment. You must carefully weight the risks and decide your tolerance should the objective fail. We often read about the founders of companies that bet on themselves and ultimately won, but the reward didn’t come without failures and learning along the way. Obama had the ultimate decision to approve the mission. He was reminded that he’d made a pledge to the American people that if given the opportunity, he’d bring bin Laden to justice. In this window of time, the intelligence was never 100%. But McCraven planned the mission so well, the President was confident Seal Team 6 could execute the plan and capture or kill the Pacer. His decision paid off and the mastermind was brought to justice by American forces.

Who Dares Wins – try that on the next time you’re faced with a decision.

I read the backstory for Operation Neptune’s Spear at Politico. Interesting at the time was the Press Correspondent’s Dinner that Donald Trump was the “roastee.” Also some of the familiar names that were providing counsel to the President. One in particular seemed to be more concerned if the mission failed, the possible impact for the President’s opportunity at re-election. I guess that person was less concerned with avenging justice for the American people and more about his own interests. See if you can figure out who it is, or read for yourself:

‘I’d Never Been Involved in Anything as Secret as This’ – POLITICO