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Jocko Willink
Birth name
John Gretton Willink, Jr.
Born
(1971-09-08) September 8, 1971 (age 52) Torrington, Connecticut, U.S.
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Navy
Years of service
1990–2010
Rank
Lieutenant commander
Unit
SEAL Team 1 SEAL Team 2 SEAL Team 3
Battles/wars
Iraq War
Battle of Ramadi
Awards
Silver Star Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal
Alma mater
University of San Diego (BA)
John Gretton "Jocko" Willink Jr. (born September 8, 1971)[1] is an American author, podcaster, and retired United States Navy officer who served in the Navy SEALs and is a former member of SEAL Team 3.
Willink's military service includes combat actions in the Iraq War, where he commanded SEAL Team 3's Task Unit Bruiser,[2] the unit that fought in the battle against the Iraqi insurgents in Ramadi.[3] Willink was honored with the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal for his service.[4] He achieved the rank of lieutenant commander.[5]
Willink co-authored the books Extreme Ownership and The Dichotomy of Leadership (with fellow retired SEAL Leif Babin) and co-founded the management consulting firm Echelon Front, LLC.[5] Willink hosts a weekly podcast with Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner Echo Charles, called the Jocko Podcast.[5] He holds a B.A. in English from the University of San Diego.[5]
^Willink, John "Jocko". "Birthdate". John Gretton Willink genealogy page. Tjeenk Willink. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
^Feloni, Myelle Lansat, Richard. "A retired Navy SEAL says SEALs' blind obedience shown in books and movies isn't anything like real life". Business Insider. Retrieved August 9, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^Feloni, Richard. "A retired Navy SEAL commander explains 12 traits all effective leaders must have". Business Insider. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
^"Ex-Navy Seal calls for "rapid strike" missions to get weapons, allies out of Afghanistan". Newsweek. August 25, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
^ abcdGamers, Techie (April 4, 2022). "Jocko Willink Net Worth 2022: How Rich Is the Motivational Figure?". Techie + Gamers. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
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