Jocko Willink fought in the Iraq War. He served as a Navy SEAL commander during the war, leading his team through numerous high-stakes missions.
Willink's experiences in Iraq, and his subsequent leadership roles in the military, have been instrumental in shaping his philosophy on leadership, discipline, and the pursuit of excellence. He has written extensively about his experiences, including in his bestselling book "Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win."