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He’s been called the toughest man alive. Being the only U.S. military member to complete SEAL training (Hell Week three times), Army Ranger School and Air Force tactical air controller training, he makes a compelling case. Even more astonishing is his drive to lose more than 100 pounds in only three months to enlist in the Navy.

David Goggins during his transformation.
Seal Transformation
Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer David Goggins as he appeared during his transformation from Air Force airman, left, to Navy sailor, center, to Navy SEAL, right.
Photo By: Courtesy photo
VIRIN: 181204-F-ED851-0004

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David Goggins running.
Morning Run
Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer David Goggins, a former Navy SEAL, takes his morning run. He has made a habit of never missing morning training, which he terms as “winning the battle of the morning.”
Photo By: Courtesy photo
VIRIN: 181204-F-ED851-0006
David Goggins before his morning run.
Morning Run
Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer and former Navy SEAL David Goggins poses for a photo before his morning run, a habit he has formed over his years of training and almost never misses.
Photo By: Courtesy photo
VIRIN: 181204-F-ED851-0005

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