Vice President JD Vance Joins Navy SEAL Workout at Coronado, Pushes Limits in 90-Minute Session
Vice President JD Vance completed a grueling 90-minute Navy SEAL physical training session at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado on Dec. 22, 2025, joining SEALs for log carries, ocean rowing, rope climbs, and beach running and endurance drills.
- Vance took part in about 90 minutes of SEAL physical training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, documented by media and images released by Fox News Digital.
- Workout activities included log carries, ocean rowing, beach running, rope and net climbs, with photos and video capturing Vance alongside operators (see the video).
- Vance, a Marine Corps veteran, posted about the session on X, saying SEALs “took it easy” but he still felt “hit by a freight train,” and praising service members’ standards (Fox News Digital).
Vance’s visit and the workout
What happened: Vice President Vance arrived at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado on Dec. 22, 2025, for a scheduled physical training session with members of the Navy SEAL community. The workout lasted roughly 90 minutes and was filmed and photographed by media partners.
Photographs released by Fox News Digital show Vance carrying a log across wet sand, rowing in the open ocean with SEALs, running along the beach, and tackling rope climbs and a net obstacle course.
Vice President’s public remarks
After the session Vance posted on X:
“Just finished PT with the Navy SEALs for 90 minutes. They took it easy on me and I still feel like I got hit by a freight train.” He added he was “so grateful to all of our warriors who keep us safe and keep the highest standards anywhere in the world.”
Photographs and video
Images captured by media show close teamwork between the vice president and operators: log carries that test endurance and teamwork, waterborne rowing that stresses coordination and core strength, and beach and obstacle drills that emphasize stamina. A video provides visual context for the demands of SEAL PT.
Vance’s military background
Vance enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2003 and deployed to Iraq in 2005 with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, serving in public affairs. This service record informs his public statements about national security and leaders’ responsibilities, and the Coronado workout underscores that connection to uniformed service.
Administration focus on fitness
The Coronado session is part of a broader push within the administration to spotlight physical readiness for the armed forces. Senior officials, including Defense leaders, have promoted fitness initiatives and participated in public workouts to signal priorities tied to force readiness and standards.
Coverage linking this event to broader messaging appears in multiple outlets, including reporting and images from Fox News Digital and context from Chosun.
Why the visit matters
Key implications:
- Symbolic: Participating in SEAL training sends a message that leadership values toughness and wishes to understand service demands firsthand.
- Credibility: Vance’s Marine background bolsters his standing with veterans and conservative voters who prioritize service and physical fitness.
- Connection: Public workouts offer visible solidarity with troops and reinforce messages about readiness and morale.
Implications for Utah
Economic impact: National policies emphasizing force readiness can affect defense budgets and procurement, potentially benefiting Utah manufacturers and tech firms that supply the Department of Defense.
Political consequences: In conservative Utah, Vance’s visible participation may resonate with voters who value military service and could bolster his credibility among veterans and families.
Social and cultural effects: Utah communities with military ties may view the visit as respectful recognition; it could spur interest in veteran-focused fitness programs and local recruitment efforts.
Practical applications: State and local leaders, as well as veterans’ organizations, might leverage the visit to advocate for veteran services such as mental health care, reintegration programs, and rehabilitation.
Source notes and reporting method
This article draws on reporting, photos and video published by Fox News Digital, additional context from Chosun, and a publicly available video of the workout.
Reporting for Times Media Service reviewed the vice president’s post on X and published photos and video showing Vance working with Navy SEALs at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado.
Reporting note
Descriptions of activities come from media coverage and images released after the visit. The vice president’s public remarks about the workout were posted on X and cited in media reports (Fox News Digital).
