Olly — retired Navy SEAL, former Commander within DEVGRU, and apparently our new favorite person to follow into the mountains — is leading Morning PT at the inaugural Whitefish Security Summit this April 2–3.

Day One kicks off with a hike into the peaks surrounding Whitefish, Montana. The kind of hike where your legs start negotiating with your brain around mile two. The payoff: a panoramic view of the valley that makes you forget you can’t feel your quads.

Day Two is where things get interesting.

Olly decided the group needs a swim. In Whitefish Lake. In Montana. One thousand meters of aggressively cold water. Wetsuits are encouraged!

For reference, here’s the official spirit animal of Morning PT:

Everyone who gets in the water will finish. Nobody mutinies. A few people may question their life choices somewhere around the 500m mark — but they’ll keep swimming. Which is basically the whole point.

And when it’s over? Olly personally signs your Certificate of Survival — because if you voluntarily entered freezing water under command of a former DEVGRU Commanding Officer, that deserves official documentation.

👉 Register now at whitefishsecuritysummit.com

This is your invitation.

The Whitefish Security Summit isn’t just two days of frank, substantive conversation about the world’s most pressing security challenges — it’s a full experience, set against the unspoiled wilderness of Glacier Country. No vendor booths. No political theater. No warm lakes.

Seats are limited and going fast.

👉 Register now at whitefishsecuritysummit.com

See you out there. Wetsuits are optional. Excuses are not.

The summit, founded by Jeffrey Caruso and developed with Lobo Institute co-founders Michael “Mick” Mulroy and Eric “Olly” Oehlerich, will convene experts from the intelligence community, special operations forces, diplomacy, economics, and journalism. Discussions will address issues ranging from geopolitical conflict and cyber threats to the rapid rise of autonomous and advanced military technologies.

At a time of increasing global instability, organizers say the goal is to create a setting that supports frank, cross-sector dialogue outside traditional Washington policy circles.

“Complex security challenges demand perspectives from across government and society,” said Mulroy and Oehlerich. “We want to foster serious conversations that connect operational experience with broader policy and public understanding.”

The rebranded summit will follow the April 2–3, 2026 Montana Intelligence Summit and is intended to become a recurring, invitation-focused gathering. By drawing inspiration from international forums such as the Aspen Security Forum and the Munich Security Conference, WSS aims to establish a new center for security dialogue in the American West.

“This partnership enables us to scale the summit into a lasting platform for global engagement,” said Caruso. “We’re building a forum that connects Montana to conversations shaping international security.”

About the Principals

Jeffrey Caruso, Founder — A veteran cyber warfare researcher and author of Inside Cyber Warfare, Caruso has briefed the CIA, DIA, FBI, and the Chief of Naval Operations. He is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and the founder of the Montana Intelligence Summit.

Eric “Olly” Oehlerich, Lobo Institute — A retired Navy SEAL officer and former Commanding Officer of DEVGRU (Squadron 2), Oehlerich focuses on advanced research and development and the integration of high-fidelity sensor technologies for national security applications.

Mick Mulroy, Lobo Institute — A former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East and retired CIA paramilitary operations officer, Mulroy is a retired U.S. Marine and a national security analyst for ABC News.

About the Whitefish Security Summit

The Whitefish Security Summit (WSS) is an invitation-focused forum that fosters collaboration between senior leaders in government, the military, intelligence, industry, and academia. Through strictly limited attendance and off-the-record discussion, WSS provides a secure environment for addressing complex global threats and advancing practical solutions.

About the Lobo Institute

The Lobo Institute is a national security–focused organization dedicated to strengthening collaboration between military, intelligence, and policy communities. Founded by experienced special operations and intelligence professionals, the Institute develops programs, partnerships, and public engagement initiatives aimed at improving strategic understanding and operational effectiveness in an evolving global security environment.

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