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Jocko Willink Age, Wife, Family, Biography

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

Jocko 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 1971 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2024)53 Years
BirthplaceTorrington, Connecticut, U.S
Zodiac signVirgo
SignatureJocko Willink's autograph
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)
Helen Willink
ChildrenSon- Thorsen Willink
Jocko Willink's son
Daughters- 3
• Freja Willink
• Rana Willink (Jiu Jitsu Fighter)
Jocko Willink with his wife and three daughters
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)$6 million (as of 2022)

Jocko Willink

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 period in American Navy

    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 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

    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

    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)

    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

    Jocko Willink posing at a gym