The Making of a Navy SEAL: My Story of Surviving the Toughest Challenge and Training the Best

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Members of the Navy SEAL elite sniper corps must complete some of the toughest and longest military training in the world. This is the dramatic tale of how Brandon Webb overcame a tough childhood to live his dream and enter the exciting and dangerous world of Navy SEALS and Special Forces snipers. From his gruelling years of training in Naval Special Operations to his combat tours in the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan, The Making of a Navy SEAL is a rare look at the inner workings of the U.S. military through the eyes of a covert operations specialist. But it is Webb's second career as a lead instructor for the shadowy "sniper cell" and Course Manager of the Navy SEAL Sniper Program that trained some of America's finest warriors - including Marcus Luttrell (Lone Survivor) and Chris Kyle (American Sniper) - that makes this story so special. The Making of a Navy SEAL is Webb's tale of overcoming the odds to be the best, and a secret look inside one of the finest and most difficult military training courses ever.

Brandon Webb is a former U.S. Navy SEAL; his last assignment with the SEALs was Course Manager for the elite SEAL Sniper Course, where he trained some of the most accomplished snipers of the twenty-first century. Webb has received numerous distinguished service awards, including the Presidential Unit Citation and the Navy Commendation Medal with a "V" for "Valor." He lives in California.

"Grades 7-10. A fast-paced autobiography of a young man who would eventually become a U.S. Navy SEAL. . . . This engaging narrative is informative and will speak to teens. VERDICT: A fine choice for memoir collections." --School Library Journal "Webb's story makes for a breathless read for the many who will never encounter anything remotely as mentally and physically challenging as the endless training exercises to make it into the SEAL teams." --Booklist "What you're about to read is not just the making of a Navy SEAL sniper, but the story of one guy who went on to help shape the lives of hundreds of elite special forces warriors. Brandon has a great story to tell, and it is living proof that you can achieve anything you put your mind to." --Marcus Luttrell, Navy SEAL and bestselling author of Lone Survivor "Brandon's story hits center mass! If you want to know what makes up the DNA of a Navy SEAL and have a behind-the-scenes look at the best sniper program in the world, then hold 1 right for wind and read The Red Circle." --Chris Kyle, USN (Ret.), SEAL Team 3 Chief and bestselling author of American Sniper "An impressive and well-written account of the most elite snipers in the world. Webb recounts with heartfelt and vivid description the training, trials, and heartache that are all costs of choosing this lifestyle. Like all true warriors, he does no chest thumping, but rather gives an honest account that proves that, after all, SEAL snipers are only human. The Red Circle is a great book." --Howard E. Wasdin, Navy SEAL and bestselling author of SEAL Team Six "Another forceful statement from the Brotherhood of SEALs, Brandon Webb's The Red Circle illustrates why he wanted to be a SEAL, what it takes to be a SEAL, how you survive the life of a SEAL, and the value of mind over matter. A valuable read for anyone aspiring to reach goals that seem unattainable--in any walk of life." --CDR Richard Marcinko, USN (Ret.), founding father and first commanding officer of SEAL Team Six and bestselling author of the Rogue Warrior "The story of today's Navy SEALs is Brandon Webb's to tell, and The Red Circle does it masterfully. This definitive work at once proves and explodes the myths behind Navy Special Warfare and the men who meet its challenges. Strap in for a wild ride." --CDR Ward Carroll, USN (ret.), editor of Military.com "The story is action-oriented, and the very short chapters hasten the pace without adding unwanted choppiness. Webb himself may not be for everyone; as he admits, most SEALs have strong type-A personalities...but, ultimately he is a remarkable serviceman who did, in fact, achieve a great deal." --Voya Magazine