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Jocko Willink Age, Wife, Family, Biography

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Age: 53 Years
Hometown: Connecticut, U.S
Wife: Hellene Willink

Bio/Wiki
Birth NameJohn Gretton Willink, Jr.
Profession(s)Author, Former American Navy officer, Podcaster, Business Consultant
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye ColourGrey
Hair ColourBlack
United States Navy
Years of service1990–2010
RankLieutenant commander
UnitSEAL Team 1
SEAL Team 2
SEAL Team 3
Awards• Silver Star
• Bronze Star Medal
• Meritorious Service Medal
Personal Life
Date of Birth8 September 2024 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2024)53 Years
BirthplaceTorrington, Connecticut, U.S
Zodiac signVirgo
Signature
NationalityAmerican
HometownConnecticut, U.S
College/UniversityUniversity of San Diego
Educational QualificationBachelors of Arts (2000-2003)
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Social Media• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateYear, 1997
Family
Wife/SpouseHellene Willink (former flight attendant)
ChildrenSon- Thorsen Willink

Daughters- 3
• Freja Willink
• Rana Willink (Jiu Jitsu Fighter)
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)$6 million (as of 2022)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Jocko Willink

  • He used to play soccer in high school.
  • Jocko Willink wanted to join the military from a young age. When he was 19 years old, he was enlisted in the U.S. Navy.
  • After that, he completed Navy recruit training and Radioman (RM) “A” School training.
  • Jocko Willink then went to Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado and graduated from BUD/S class 177.

    Jocko Willink during his training period in the American Navy

  • After SEAL tactical training (STT) and a six-month probationary period, he became a combatant swimmer (SEAL) and earned the SEAL insignia.
  • Jocko Willink served eight years on active duty with SEAL Team One and SEAL Team Two.
  • He was part of the SEAL team that seized the Russian Tanker Volga-Neft-147, which was carrying Iraqi oil after violating a UN ban.

    Jocko Willink and Thomas Dzieran after a boarding operation on Russian tanker Volga-Neft-147

  • Jocko Willink earned his commission through Officer Candidate School and served as a platoon commander.
  • He completed multiple deployments to Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
  • Jocko Willink also served as a Navy SEAL instructor during his career.
  • When he was in service, he began learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Fabio Santos and continued its training after his retirement. He then obtained his black belt from Dean Lister.
  • Jocko Willink retired in October 2010 after 20 years of service.
  • After retirement, he co-founded Echelon Front with Leif Babin. Echelon Front aims to empower leaders and organizations through education, training, and mentoring.

    Jocko Willink while promoting his company Echelon Front

  • In 2015, Leif and Jocko published the book ‘Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win,’ which discusses leadership from a military viewpoint.

    The cover of the book Extreme Ownership How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

  • Jocko Willink hosts the Jocko Fuel Podcast, a weekly show with Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete Echo Charles. The podcast discusses topics like management, health, and self-help.
  • He has published many books including Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual (2017), Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual (2020), and The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocols: Striving to Become an Eminently Qualified Human (2020).
  • Jocko Willink has also published various non-fiction, fiction, and children’s books such as The Way of the Warrior Kid (2017) and Mikey and the Dragons (2018).

    The cover of the book The Way of the Warrior Kid (2017)

  • He wakes up at 4:30 in the morning and promotes the importance of adequate sleep.
  • His two children, Rana and Thorsen, are trained wrestlers.
  • Jocko Willink is the co-founder of a gym named Victory MMA and Fitness. He runs it with his wife.
  • He is a fitness enthusiast and goes to the gym regularly.

    Jocko Willink posing at a gym