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Commander Rorke Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and other international hot spots. He starred in the hit film Act of Valor, which is based on true SEAL adventures. He starred as a cadre leader in Season One of the FOX TV show, ‘American Grit\u2019, alongside host John Cena and was featured on a double episode of Steven Rinella\u2019s, MeatEater. His first book, New York Times Bestseller: Damn Few: Making the Modern SEAL Warrior, takes you inside his personal story and the fascinating, demanding SEAL training program. His second book Worth Dying For speaks to leadership, service and the future of our nation. He has a Master’s Degree in Global Business Leadership from the University of San Diego and is the founder and CEO of Ever Onward, a leadership and mindset brand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Commander Rorke Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America […]
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