Donnel Coleman is a decorated former U.S. Navy SEAL who served with distinction during the Vietnam War. Born and raised in New Jersey, Donnel brings a lifetime of discipline, tactical knowledge, and combat-tested wisdom to the field of survivals.Following his military service, Donnel dedicated his life to helping others prepare for the unexpected. He is a nationally respected survival strategist and self-reliance expert, currently operating a leading self-defense and survival training school for civilians and first responders.With over five decades of hands-on experience in high-risk environments, from war zones to wilderness, Donnel has become a trusted voice in nuclear preparedness, emergency response, and home defense. Known to many as The Patriot Survivalist, he combines old-school grit with modern strategies to teach others how to protect what matters most when it counts.When he's not teaching or writing, Donnel enjoys off-grid living, mentoring veterans, and pushing others to train not just their bodies but their mindset.