11/01/2025
“It is with great sadness that we announce the tragic loss of Jake Chandler, who lost his life this past Sunday, October 26th 2025 from a skydiving accident. Jake recently graduated RASP in Class 05-25, officially earning the title of U.S. Army Ranger, 1st Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment.
Jake’s father Jared was a Green Beret; United States Army Special Forces. Speaking with Jake’s father today, he stated the following about his son:
“Jake was a meteor, and I want to thank you for creating an organization that someone like him could show up to and see the path forward. Jake found faith as a lifeguard and he wrapped himself in God’s armor going into the Rangers. We traded Psalms and TTPs. He was gregarious and charming, but a humble friend to anyone he could help. RLTW.”
Jake first came to the SOCOM Athlete program when he was only 16 years old, and we had the pleasure of seeing him develop over the course of 4 years. He first attended our San Clemente Hell Day event on August 7th 2021, right after his 16th birthday. He returned for another Hell Day San Clemente event on November 19th of 2022 shortly after his 18th birthday. He would then return for a third SOCOM Athlete event in San Clemente on April 27, 2024 right before shipping out into the Army with his Option 40 contract. Seeing Jake develop from a teenager to an Army Ranger was such a privilege and blessing. He will forever be loved and missed.
Jake had a personality larger than life, with a powerful energy that uplifted everyone around him. He was highly motivated and committed to his goal of becoming the best U.S. Special Operator he could be, emulating the “gung-ho” personality required from members of the 75th Ranger Regiment.
1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment is currently planning a memorial for Jake, and his family is planning a celebration of life in Jake’s hometown of Southern California.
Please keep Jake’s family in your prayers during these times, and keep Jake in your thoughts as you work hard to be the best version of yourself each day.
“Sua Sponte”