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When the Black Ops Coffee team asked me two days ago, why don’t you “quickly” write a little article about your time at KSK. Was I stupid enough and had accepted directly. Because firstly, a handful of Black Ops Coffee members were also former commando soldiers and now I’ve just been saddled with this job and secondly, it’s not that easy on closer inspection. How to present such a complex topic “quickly and compactly”? Therefore I start with an impression of the last years. This is my first article at Black Ops Coffee, so apologies if it’s too short or incomplete, I’d rather operate a weapon than a keyboard ;)

Let me start:

As a former member of the Special Forces Command (KSK), I can say firsthand that it was one of the most demanding and challenging experiences of my life. The KSK is an elite unit of the German Armed Forces and consists of highly qualified and specialized soldiers who are trained to operate in extreme situations and conditions.

To become a member of the KSK, you go through one of the toughest and most intensive training processes in the world. This process takes several months and includes physical, mental and tactical challenges that push the candidate to their limits. The training is designed to select only the best and the most capable to be part of the unit.

When I became a member of the KSK, I was part of a team that was able to act and react in any situation. We were prepared for a variety of missions, including rescue operations, hostage rescue, covert operations, and combat operations. We were the first response in crisis situations that required a quick and precise reaction.

Our equipment was specifically designed for our tasks and we were trained in the latest technologies and tactics to give us an advantage in any situation. We were also trained to work in any environment, whether at sea, in the air or on land.

Life as a member of the KSK was not always easy. We were often sent on dangerous missions that challenged us physically and emotionally. However, it was an honor and a responsibility to be part of a unit that was so highly valued and respected. We were a team and trusted each other completely, because our success depended on the cooperation and trust we had in each other.

I am proud to have been a part of KSK and the skills and experience I gained during my time in the unit have made me who I am today. I will always be grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this elite unit and the opportunity to serve and protect my country. I now wear a uniform again after the end of my service, but not a patch of camouflage anymore and it has also geoworden quieter, you do not get younger ;)

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