CORONADO, Calif. (Sep. 10, 2009) Students in Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) class 279 participate in a surf passage exercise during the first phase of training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. Surf passage is one of many physically strenuous exercises that BUD/S class 279 will take part in during the seven weeks of first phase. The Navy SEALs are the maritime component of U.S. Special Forces and are trained to conduct a variety of operations from the sea, air and land. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Frederick Martin/Released)
62 men of Class 279 successfully completed Hell Week on Friday. HOOYAH!
BUD/S Class 279
