Jocko Willink
John Gretton "Jocko" Willink Jr. (born September 8, 1971) 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.
Jocko Willink | |
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| Birth name | John Gretton Willink, Jr. |
| Born | September 8, 1971 Torrington, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | 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 |
| Awards | Silver Star Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal |
| Alma mater | University of San Diego (BA) |
Willink's military service includes combat actions in the Iraq War, where he commanded SEAL Team 3's Task Unit Bruiser, the unit that fought in the battle against the Iraqi insurgents in Ramadi. Willink was honored with the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal for his service. He achieved the rank of lieutenant commander.
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. Willink hosts a weekly podcast with Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner Echo Charles, called the Jocko Podcast. He holds a B.A. in English from the University of San Diego.