160th SOAR Pilot Recounts the Rescue Mission to Save Marcus Luttrell the "Lone Survivor"

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[@ShawnRyanClips]

Thanks for watching everyone. You can watch the full episode with Alan Mack here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHSxdn97bcSqjrMsi=RwvVkoBhBQHq7EOZ Additionally if you want to support the Shawn Ryan Show you can join the community. www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite

[@slol144]

Number of years back I had a CH-47 fly over my shop a week before Christmas. Went out to see what all the racket was knowing it was a Chinook only to see him circle around and make an approach to land. Grabbed my DLSR and got some great pics of the landing, handshakes, hugs and then watched them leave. I think the pilot's dad was a bailiff of the courts and this would be the only time they could see each other before heading east. They were heading to Hunter Airfield to load up for Afghanistan and made this pitstop.

[@patrickpatrick9132]

The lights are interesting. I would catch cartel drug smugglers if I had NODS. They would drive stolen trucks and SUVs and remove every light source. If it was a dark night they would hang out of truck for illuminating the dirt road, keeping the light as close as possible to the ground. Anyway I would set sensors up to establish a pattern. Once enough good intel I could write out an op plan and get to fishing. Interesting show.

[@karen-zm6mv]

This man - **right here** - is who we wish EVERY member of our military service could be. Honorable, honest, hard working, empathetic, steadfast, humble - if you aspire to be a leader, THIS man is who you should emulate. Well done sir - you have my thanks for your service.

[@rl4416]

I love the fact that alot of dangerous men can also be humble and soft spoken.

[@HPAcustomriflesandcerakote]

Its how most of us were in the Armed Forces. Problem is you have people in society who never did shit who trying to jump on prior service members over anything they can when they themselves didn't have the guts to get down in Afghanistan with those of us who did

[@jessierong]

​@@rl4416 I read his book Razor 03 earlier this year and he came across as a badass Night Stalker, absolutely the best of the best - CW5s are extremely rare. Then I watched a clip of an interview with him and was so surprised to find him to be such a soft spoken person.

[@tundra1017]

This man is a coward.And I hope that our military is not like him. Do some actual research. Marcus ran, and he was found with all of his magazines.. they even found his first Magazine in the gun with only a couple of shots fired.

[@thanyaniinnocent940]

"The SF guys kinda took care of business" I felt that 🙂🔥

[@cherialbaugh1741]

🙌🏼 💯 🇺🇸

[@muriloninja]

Stay Alert Stay Alive…Airborne!

[@mikemccourt6225]

Slight understatement

[@theengine75]

That’s what SF does. They just don’t write books about it.

[@amc3463]

Not marcus 😂

[@vihtoripuurola3775]

God bless the SF guys taking care of business. I got to meet Al Mack a few years ago and got a signed copy of "Razor 03". This is the same guy that brought ODA 595 into the Hindu Kush back in October 2001. Legends.

[@michaelrollins806]

These frickin pilots are some amazingly skilled and have incredible intestinal fortitude and guts especially these 160th soars night stalkers.

[@InspireNThrive206]

They are no joke! I worked with them at JBLM

[@squarefour1]

Well sir. Thank You so much for overcoming the pressure you were under during this period. Thank You for bringing our Lost Home. I hate I could not stand with you. But know I for one appreciate you , Shawn and our Fallen

[@theminutemen1275]

What a fantastic story. Thank you both for your service!!🇺🇸

[@robertrussell5210]

From the deep perspective that only a veteran can bring, we need more of you in Congress running the country so we don't waste any more soldiers than is absolutely necessary.

[@theengine75]

160th is the shit. They pulled me out of some nasty situations as a Ranger. They made me know I could count on them. 1st and 3rd Ranger Btn here, for the record.

[@randomguy-z2l]

Marcus ran, according to him. Navy special warfare manufactured the book and the story as a recruitment tool. He has said it himself.

[@biffwellington1782]

A lot of revelations coming to light lately.

[@ajcook7777]

If you listen to the account of those who went in after and also watch the over 17:00 min video of Shah's team ambushing Murphy, Luttrell, Dietz, and Axelson, you will know there was no way the four SEALS were going to make it out of there alive. They had them in a 360 pin, from elevated positions. Tony Brooks said when he saw the battlefield he was astonished that anyone ever made it out alive. He said you didn't even have to aim, that is how exposed the SEALS were. Marcus knew he surely would be killed if he didn't hide.

[@SpencerB51]

Yes.

[@Turd_Furgeson]

Receipts please

[@Patriotx-gx4ce]

Correct. Recruiting.

[@mitchwiebell2785]

Shawn!! Thank you for allowing these brave people to share their experiences! Riveting!!

[@turbinjumper]

Great show. Thanks for all you do for the country. Thanks for letting it be known. May GOD BLESS YOU, and the heroes and the brave.

[@user-adoyle123]

Well done Sir. Even tho I'm Irish, I have great respect for you and all the lads. Hi from Ireland ❤

[@1scottrobert]

Our military is loaded with amazing people, thank you for giving them a platform so the rest of us can appreciate and support them. Some of these people are super human! God bless all who serve, and Merry Christmas!

[@navrhy3075]

Marcus Latrell lied

[@smokyray]

Sierra Hotel Al. I was honored to work with the 160th many times in some not so friendly skies. Awesome!

[@jeffreypinder9398]

The real truth comes out which already knew. Well Done, Chief. Impressive story and proof legends have feelings and they exist among us.

[@TheJosephtardio]

Shawn. I know you probably won't see this but just in case you do. Thank you. For giving the public a first hand look of how you and so many heroes kept us safe and fought for us to have the freedom we do today. I know u will say u just doing your Job. But to ME. YOU ARE ALL HEROES. TO ME. THANKS JOE

[@JDJD-hg9hu]

It was truly an honor to meet this man. 100% real down to earth great man

[@keithstrutter63]

Ryan keep the interviews coming they are informative, interesting and well put together.

[@kayak63red34]

Damn. That was the best, Shawn. Tears flowing here in Jacksonville Florida.

[@tonygville2969]

Gville too ❤

[@ajcook7777]

Fyi, If you listen to the account of those who went in after and also watch the over 17:00 min video of Shah's team ambushing Murphy, Luttrell, Dietz, and Axelson, you will know there was no way the four SEALS were going to make it out of there alive. They had them in a 360 pin, from elevated positions. Tony Brooks said when he saw the battlefield he was astonished that anyone ever made it out alive. He said you didn't even have to aim, that is how exposed the SEALS were. Marcus knew he surely would be killed if he didn't hide.

[@andrewhemphill8999]

that link that you have to a 17 minute video just links to this video . did you mean to link to a different video?

[@caylumhenderson9396]

If you’re saying Marcus knew he’d be killed if he didn’t hide… doesn’t that end up meaning he knew they weren’t at the elevated position? I think height has always been an advantage in war but I guess seals wouldn’t when they’re thinking of a book deal

[@hankclingingsmith8707]

Tom is a good dude. Pj s are incredible

[@thecookandthecookie3593]

The Lone Survivor carries a massive cross that nobody will ever be able to mustard. Imagine getting ambushed, your team gets killed and you found a way to survive. 20 Years later people think you're a coward and ran away from your brothers.

[@jamesw6899]

In that situation, all four were probably trying to get off the ‘x’. Which arm chair quarterbacks would call “running”. One made it. I doubt the other three were yelling “Sparta!” and running into the gunfire.

[@stormwing2614]

I never cease to be amazed at the military men who are so matter of fact about their roles; and are unafraid to admit to being scared but masking or using it to do their dangerous jobs anyhow. Brotherhood for strangers who stand beside them... epitomises the military spirit. I take my hat off in salute sir. Thank you for your service.

[@Onix.556]

Great job Al! It’s obvious to all that you’re a man that to this day stays true to the Army Values. You make us proud with the way you conduct yourself! Great job Al and thank you! Loyalty Duty Respect Selflessness Honor Integrity Personal Courage

[@misawajason]

Did my time in the N2KL region of RC East. Nothing but love to all my brother and sisters in arms that did what we had to do.

[@1RicoStunna]

Thank you for your outstanding leadership and service, Alan. God bless.

[@WasabiSniffer]

as cool as the operator stories are, it's always great to hear the perspective of support elements, especially the pilots and aviation assets. gotta make time for this one

[@ChrisTurner-xj9wi]

I saw the interview with one of the Apache pilots who was tasked with escorting the Chinooks on the first rescue attempt. What's shown in the movie is that the pair of chinooks that went into conduct the first rescue attempt and over the raido they hear that the Apaches that were assigned to them to divert and go to another mission. Then in the interview with one of the Apache pilots said that as he was escorting the Chinooks he had to communicate with an A 10 that was circling above so they could communicate with the Apaches. He was trying to tell the first Apache pilot to slow down bc at the altitude they were flying at the Apache couldnt keep up with the Chinooks and that he had to clear the landing zone first and the Chinooks could go in to insert the rescue teams. The pilot of that Chinook basically said he didn't care and that they were going in anyways and that you guys (Apache pilots can clear the landing zone when you get here). Then of course after that the Chinook gets to the crash site and its shot down. Afterwards the Apaches showed up and basically had to watch the chinook burn.

[@oliverMP1]

What a leader, grateful to hear his perspective. Thanks Shawn!

[@tedkanarek8221]

Shawn - thank you ! Your show allows us to see the bravery of the soldier and then the human behind him. So damn proud of these guys that us back home never hears of !!

[@yankeehunter3466]

Rest In Peace to the men whose last moments were spent on that mountain. May God have mercy on their souls. 🇺🇸

[@gford1491]

One of these shows need to get a korean vet on here not alot stories out there

[@Brandon-Wit]

I'd much rather listen to that. They seem to be the last era of characteristics in People I like in how they presented and carry themselves.

[@ferngrows6740]

My BIL is a veteran BH pilot of the 160th SOAR of the days immediately before the Blackhawk Down period. Hell of a man. As is Mack. Big brass ones. .

[@phillipjames9003]

Fantastic. Hell of a lesson in leadership.

[@johnm5131]

imagine how it would be now that the taliban has $10billion of our equipment we left over there.

[@SIX6SIXer]

80 billion worth. plus 40 million a week

[@calinative5302]

Old soviet and sand damaged.

[@mommytsunami]

@@calinative5302no

[@jonathancole6124]

​@@SIX6SIXer86 billion

[@deathlarsen7502]

You mean all the equipment that Hussein Biden gave them

[@Deftonesx84]

These SOAR pilots are some BAD mfers. Ive heard a lot of SF guys talk with such admiration about SOAR

[@richardfenner6096]

Unbelievable. But, having lived through the Rhodesian Bush War and seen what our guys did with out of date Alouette IIIs I have zero doubts about the 160th SOAR. Salute, gentlemen!

[@JS-rf7wm]

Hi Shawn, thanks for all your amazing content. It would be great if you could interview one of the old Recces from South Africa. They did recon during the Angola border war and was a superb special ops unit.

[@jamesmowl5320]

Thank you.

[@PJ_Perry]

When i was in sangin , i tell ya what ..them A10s and cobras were our angels in the sky I cant tip my hat enough to the men or women pilots who had our 6 in Afghanistan

[@BudFranks-fu9ye]

Nothing but respect for all these pilots.🙏💯👍🇱🇷

[@runnertwitch]

Wow what a testimonial… That’s an intense and masterful story.

[@renegadearms]

I felt that, have no fear a lot of us have had those moments alone in the dark, and in away I think it’s good to get those pinned up emotions out.

[@eriktruchinskas3747]

for anyone who doesnt know what BAT 21 is look it up, the story its nuts. It shows just how far the military would go to make sure someone with important info doesnt fall into enemy hands. The man responsible for getting Iceal Hambleton the downed aircrewman back to safety was a navy SEAL named Tommy Norris and a vietnamese SEAL equivalent named Nguyễn Văn Kiệt. They dressed up like vietnamese fisherman and took a small boat down a river past enemy lines to where hambleton and another pilot who was shot down trying to rescue hambleton were hiding and got them the hell outta there. Norris was awarded the medal of honor for this. On Halloween 1972 Norris was shot in the head by an AK round but managed to survive thanks to his teammate Michael E Thornton who was awarded the MoH for saving basically the entire team and swimming miles dragging Tommy and a vietnamese teammate after fighting for hours and taking large amounts of shrapnel to the back and legs. Its funny seeing them in interviews together because Thornton is a giant of a man and Norris is tiny in comparison, its like looking at spike and tyke from the old tom and jerry cartoons

Man, these are fantastic stories by incredible Men.

[@zuluhours]

Great interview. Thank you.

[@LaurieValdez-zk3dy]

GOD Bless our Veterans Philadelphia USA 🇺🇸 Nostrovia

[@MartyWatters]

Listed to every minute, just wow!

[@jerryandrews3699]

Great interview

[@F80mthree]

My father was in 7th group back in the early 90s and said he enjoyed his time in service but he told me if he had the chance to do it over again he’d become a pilot for the 160th. That’s how much respect SF guys have for their pilots. They’re the best of the best.

[@jeffhultquist2208]

I wasn't sure if I was gonna finish this episode when I first started listening. 5 hrs later n I want to hear more

[@brockgartman8086]

The men who should be Generals. This is the leadership we need

[@derekmcintosh6925]

I'm currently at Joint Firepowers Course and this hit like a training tool

[@mdotto8707]

What an incredible story!! Much Respect for our Military!!

[@KavePrice-od2fy]

Shawn you do a great job!

[@smartrn1]

Absolute American Hero. 🤘🏻🇺🇸

[@danlacasse5814]

Wow...that was an insane story. Thank you!

[@Jaktado]

I’m a mechanic in h60s and 160th fly em like crazy

[@SRTUS]

You should have seen when the CAV flew the 58s

[@bentleykk1]

Wow Alan. Thank you. An important story and piece of history well told. My son wants to join up and fly for the 160th. He's getting Razor 03 for Christmas. Thanks again.

[@texassparky]

Thanks for your story Sir! I'm retired EOD. I got thru a lot of those emotions in the moment however, now that the danger is gone they bleed into my life. I have to constantly remind myself everything is not a threat here in small town Texas. Most times just sitting through a church service is a challenge. Every time that MF"N door opens behind me "I dont like it".. Newayz, thanks for your testimony......

[@maxoliverjr3976]

“Amazing, God Bless”!👊

[@mikewitcombe6507]

God Bless our men and women in our military. 💪

[@gregf41c88]

Thanks guys....

[@garyjones6914]

Awesome job as usual!

[@enriquep.-cz2xx]

Excellent episode. Thanks

[@bn1ce2all28]

God Bless America 🇺🇸

[@harrydeleon4859]

My son-in- law flew with the 160th. His best friend was the pilot dragged in Blackhawk down.

[@SHREDDER_92]

Durant?

[@phillydelphia8760]

​@@SHREDDER_92 not to speak for the guy, but I think he's referring to Ray Frank.

[@JohnShields-i4n]

God Bless you.

[@matybz17]

Amazing Story

[@philbeattie1623]

Legendary flying buddy

[@how3fish]

Great video and thank you Sir for your service !

[@bravoactual2423]

Marcus was brave up until Red Wings. Then he became a coward during it.

[@upperroomtoo]

Another banger from SRS!

[@kennystwo7873]

Great story teller.

[@carlossteffens7659]

Amazing interview!

[@72mikebro]

Outstanding!!

[@nwanchorcertification]

I remember watching a KZbin video about operation redwing when this happened or as close to real time as a civilian may have had knowledge makes the hair on the back of my neck standup. Thank you for service

[@azimuthbusinesscenter]

I was enlisted 06-10. I remember all the ISOPREP at SRP... everything in the military has an application in a life or death scenario, that is why the civilian world doesn't make sense.

[@WileyE.Coyote-i7c]

Because the blanket of freedom has made the nation soft, spoiled on the security it lives under with ZERO appreciation for how swiftly, if the ability to have and use force to hold transgressors at bay is gone, they too would live the life of what can kill me today.

[@RaptorJesus316]

I am Canadian and I miss the opportunity to join the military when i was young because I was too dumb to make the move.I got to say,I love every veterans that fought for our freedom.god bless you all.

[@MassimoPiacere]

You don't miss having been to war, be glad you didn't have to go

[@g-man2228]

Army Aviation, getting it done…👊🏻🇺🇸

[@tysonpotter3205]

Sadly, Marcus ran, got shot in the ass, and returned with the 11 mags he left with. His teammates begged him to come back. The fact he’s made millions, is a real gut punch to the real hero’s who lost their lives that day. Axe was possibly alive a few days considering his location once found on the 10th of July. But Marcus said everyone was dead, so they ended up slow rolling the recovery, possibly causing Axe’s life. Deep allegations, but these are from team members that’s rescued Marcus.

[@chaselittle2601]

Bro. He had 11 mags because his dying team mates gave them to him. He definitely would’ve taken Danny deitz magazines after Danny was killed. Also Mike Murphy gave him his remaining magazines because he know he was going to be killed getting the phone call off. As to axe, he was shot in the face and his eyes and face was gone down to his jaw. If I saw someone like that in the middle of nowhere blind with taliban on your ass I’d put my money on the guy being dead. Especially if you’re separated in combat. Everyone acts like this was Marcus first mission and his first gunfight and he had no training and got scared and ran away. You would run away in training and quit long before you get to combat. Yea he probably did run away because his team was basically wiped out and down was the only way to go. The end of the day if we weren’t on that mountain we should all shut the f up.

[@mylittletent3460]

​@@chaselittle2601well said.

[@ikeb9367]

@@chaselittle2601 you need to put your hero worship aside and go look at the evidence objectively. Just like Rob, and Timmy. A lot of these dudes are full of it. We veterans have to hold other veterans accountable.

[@eddymullins5857]

@@ikeb9367they were surrounded and outnumbered 10 to 1, you would’ve ran, everyone you know would’ve ran, he is alive to tell the story of the guys that didn’t run.

[@ikeb9367]

@eddymullins5857 I have been to combat, wounded, decorated and survived Black Sunday. Don’t assume what I would and wouldn’t do. I wouldn’t leave any of my brothers behind. Marcus is a coward, plain and simple. No amount of training or bravado makes up for a man’s character when rounds start flying. Watch the Long Road Home if you want an idea of what 2/5 went through

[@UrbanTiger74]

"I love it when when a plan comes together." - Hannibal Smith

[@Yamol_87]

Rip all soldiers.

[@Sharon-b4h7f]

Love this show!

[@jsp5407]

Same !!

[@ik04]

Good stuff Al, brings back the memories. Say hi to Doogie.

[@stevemiller6547]

Amazing!

[@jimadkins4772]

Great video

[@calenholt5045]

I was waiting on this after Marcus Lutrell talked about the rescue operation with helicopters coming to extract him. Kool shit

[@lindahutton4237]

God bless this veteran 🙏🙏 he has been to hell and back❤ Sean you're the best I love your videos❤

[@fijigreen69]

Damn Al. You da man

[@tmaddrummer]

The sound of music..... HOOYAH!

[@edcew8236]

Impressive!

[@kevinherm3036]

Great clip!

[@carlosdelanoche4089]

Way to crap on your crew chiefs oh mighty one! Thank you for your service.

[@survivaldoggy]

Everyone talking crap about Marcus like it's a cool new fad. How about STFU and honor Mikey, Danny, Axe, and the 16 others that died. THAT'S the most important detail of that op!

[@jonathansegura5012]

That’s why it’s important to call out Marcus. To endorse the false story is a spit in the face to the fallen men, and their families

[@aaronmccutcheon6008]

His team died looking for him... He ran and left them to die...

[@preston1022]

Wouldn’t have happened if Navy Special Warfare planned a better mission. There’s a reason they brief red wings as hey this is what NOT to do:

[@theengine75]

He’d fired less than two mags. Every time a SEAL stubs a tow it’s life and death. Their promo machine is flawless. If only their ops were as good.

[@eddiev1839]

What a guy

[@YoungVincenzo]

They got smoked by like a dozen dudes in sandals or shoeless. Marcus ran and left his guys to die. It was all propaganda dude didn’t even fire a shot. The more you dive into this story the more crazy embarrassing details emerge

[@cvroy21]

Respect

[@vettevegas]

Lattrel's interview with Anderson Cooper was wild.