Vice President JD Vance and SEALS carried logs in strength training. (Vice President J.D. Vance's office )
United States Vice President JD Vance on Monday took part in a physical training session with members of the US Navy SEALs, highlighting the demanding nature of the elite force’s routines.
In a post shared on X, Vance said he completed 90 minutes of physical training with the SEALs, describing the experience as physically exhausting despite what he termed a lighter session.
Vice President JD Vance runs alongside Navy SEALs on Coronado Beach, California. (Vice President JD Vance's office)
He noted that his office would later release photos from the training.
“They took it easy on me and I still feel like I got hit by a freight train,” Vance wrote, underscoring the intensity of the workout and the physical standards required of the special operations unit.
Vance poses alongside SEALs trainers in front of an American flag. (Vice President J.D. Vance's office )
The Vice President used the moment to commend members of the US armed forces, expressing gratitude for their role in national security.
He praised what he described as the highest professional and physical standards upheld by American military personnel.
Vice President JD Vance climbed a ropes course while training with Navy SEALs. (Vice President J.D. Vance's office)
The training engagement comes as US leaders increasingly use public platforms to highlight military service and acknowledge the contributions of service members.