Lt. Jason Redman, U.S. Navy SEAL, Afghanistan, Iraq

Lt. Jason Redman, U.S. Navy SEAL, Afghanistan, Iraq

Published: April 1, 2026

Duration: 35:11

Jason Redman learned love of country and the importance of service at a young age. His grandfather was a decorated World War II veteran and his father served during the Vietnam War. Before finishing high school, Redman enlisted in the U.S. Navy with one goal in mind: becoming a U.S. Navy SEAL.

In this edition of Veterans Chronicles, Redman tells us about the unexpected health challenge he faced in boot camp before he could pursue his dream of becoming a SEAL. He then walks us through Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, why so many...