Fellow Highlights.

Adam Weiner

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR)

Freedom Financial Team · BUD/S 238

Growing up in the suburbs of northern Dallas / Plano, Adam had fun playing soccer and causing havoc with his friends. At a young age he developed a deep patriotism for the freedoms he enjoyed and the beautiful life he did not earn. With an ambition to pay it back, he worked to gain acceptance to the US Naval Academy. Despite being raised in a risk averse household, Adam set his sights on becoming a Navy SEAL.

Derrick Alexander Sehein

PO1/E6

Edward Jones · BUD/S 291

Born and raised in Edison, New Jersey. Was an avid athlete who enjoyed baseball, football and wrestling. After going to school and working various jobs, realized he was missing the discipline and physicality of sports. Joined the Navy with the ultimate goal of becoming a SEAL. Was medically retired.

Bradley Geary

Captain (O6) Retired

Veritas Leadership LLC · BUD/S 234

Brad was raised swimming in central Florida, water skiing on gator-infested lakes, and surfing along the East Coast. Graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2000 with a degree in mathematics. Originally intending to serve only five years, 9-11 happened near the end of his qualification training, which instilled a deep sense of duty that resulted in over a quarter century of service.

Michael Eaves

Special Warfare Operator Chief (E7) Retired

BUD/S 254

Michael was raised in a military family, moving frequently and learning early how to adapt to new environments. Growing up in a Baptist church, he developed a foundation rooted in faith, resilience, and personal accountability. Came from a broken home but was shaped by mentors who stepped in during pivotal moments. Became a SEAL Corpsman to operate at the highest standard while protecting others.

Noel Sons

Special Operator Chief Petty Officer (SOC)

Sons Up Solutions · BUD/S 252

Noel's path to Special Operations started in science, as a Research Zoologist with the Department of Natural Resources. Raised on a federal research site, he learned discipline and service early on. While studying Zoology and competing as a student-athlete, he grew drawn to military history and unconventional warfare. In 1998, reading about the U.S. Embassy bombing in Kenya and Al-Qaeda's fatwa against Americans sparked his personal call to serve.

Adam Schwarze

Lieutenant (Retired)

BUD/S 296

Adam grew up in Bloomington, MN, where he excelled in sports, serving as team captain in hockey, track, soccer, and lacrosse. His lifelong ambition to become a Navy SEAL intensified during his senior year in 2001, following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.