# How the Air Force Builds Tactical Athletes for the Next War with Greg “Vick” Navickas | Truth Serum with Tyler Minton | Ep.027

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Published: 2026-01-28T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3946

## Resource

Greg “Vick” Navickas leads human performance for U.S. Air Force Special Warfare training and is the founder of Echotyr, a platform built to connect operators and high performers with elite training, performance, and support resources. In this episode, we break down how modern warfighters are trained more like tactical athletes, why sleep is the true foundation of performance, how brain health and traumatic brain injury are changing readiness, and why future conflict demands a different level of human resilience. Vick shares how military performance systems translate to business, sport, and leadership, along with how Echotyr is helping bridge the gap between elite operational knowledge and real-world application. Echotyr Website https://echotyr.com/ ✅ Fuel Your Performance – Protekt Products Electrolytes that actually work. Liquid, clean, and built for warriors. Hydration, energy, and recovery—backed by science and performance. 👉 http://protekt.com/truth 🍲 Real Food That Never Fails – Essential Provisions LLC - Save 10% with the link below Shelf‑stable meals and performance blends built on Chef‑crafted, clinical‑nutrition principles. Up to five years of ambient storage, gluten‑free, non‑GMO, preservative‑free, and developed originally for Special Forces. Meals that taste like homemade but work like mission-critical fuel. 👉 https://essentialprovisions.com/discount/TRUTH10 🔪 Blades You Can Bet Your Life On – Half Face Blades Crafted for operators, adventurers, and people who demand the best. These knives are no joke. 👉 https://www.halffaceblades.com/ #TruthSerumPodcast Follow Truth Serum Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylermintonnutrition/?hl=en Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/truthserumpodcast_/?hl=en TikTok: @TruthSerumPod Website: https://ethosnutri…

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