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Navy SEAL Museum Announces First Annual Combat Team Competition

Fort Pierce, FL – January 6, 2026 – The National Navy SEAL Museum announces its First Annual Combat Team Competition at Gorilla Ammunition and North County Shooting Range on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Modeled after the International Special Operations Forces Competition, the event is designed to test participants’ skill, precision, leadership, and teamwork under pressure.

“This inaugural event gives attendees the opportunity to learn firsthand life and leadership skills that apply to daily life, regardless of background or vocation,” said Rick Kaiser, Executive Director of the Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce and retired Navy SEAL. “Whether you are a corporate team looking to build on leadership principles or an individual seeking survival and awareness tactics in an ever-evolving world, this event offers something for everyone.”

The Combat Team Competition’s highlights will include a Leadership Symposium led by world-class experts and guest speakers and a full-day tactical competition with 10 event stations based on the International SOF competition standards. Speaking topics range from adaptive leadership to situational awareness and survival skills. A strategic event more than physical, the Combat Team Competition encourages all levels of ability and interest.

Attendees have the opportunity to apply lessons of special guest speakers to complete the challenges presented by the Combat Team Competition. Proceeds from this charity event will support the mission of the Navy SEAL Museum.

“The First Annual Combat Team Competition marks the continuation of a strong partnership between the Navy SEAL Museum and Gorilla Ammunition,” said Lanse Padgett, CEO of Gorilla Ammunition. “We have proudly supported the Museum for many years, and our team is honored to bring this unique event to our local community. It promises to be unlike anything attendees have experienced before.”

Individual and team registration are offered. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please visit https://www.navysealmuseum.org/ctc.

About Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce
The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum Fort Pierce is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Navy SEALs and their predecessors. Built on the original training grounds of the first Navy combat divers, Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce opened its doors on Veterans Day in 1985.

From humble beginnings, the Museum has experienced tremendous growth, achieving national stature in 2007. Continuing a legacy of preservation and inspiration, Navy SEAL Museum San Diego opened in October of 2025.

The Museum remains committed to the promotion of public education by providing the opportunity to explore Naval Special Warfare history through interactive exhibits, while honoring the fallen at the SEAL Memorial, and caring for Naval Special Warfare families through its various charitable outreach initiatives. For more information, visit NavySEALMuseum.org.