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Workouts and Techniques That Help with Drownproofing (SAFELY)

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Workouts and Techniques That Help with Drownproofing (SAFELY)

Workouts and Techniques That Help with Drownproofing (SAFELY) Many people need to work on their water confidence.  Treading water, swimming, swimming underwater is one way to build a moderate level of confidence in the water. Add in gear, equipment, clothing, and for some units hands tied / feet tied and you have a high level of water confidence that is required in many of the nation's special ops units like Navy SEAL, Air Force PJ, and USMC RECON.  Some rules:1 - Don't swim alone2 - Do NOT practice underwater swimming alone3 - Do NOT do underwater breath holds for max...

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Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer and Navy SAR Swimmer Training

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Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer and Navy SAR Swimmer Training

Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Swimmer and Navy SAR Swimmer Training All over the world, these rescue specialists save lives every day.  From saving fellow military members to helping in tsunami disasters, hurricanes in New Orleans, and the daily casualties when humans get caught in the wrath of Mother Nature. The Helicopter Rescue Swimmers of the Coast Guard, Navy, and Air Force have been saving thousands of people each year.  If it were not for these brave pilots and Search and Rescue (SAR) swimmers hundreds / maybe thousands of people would have died in these situations. This article is a tribute to...

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