Brutal House-To-House Combat During Second Battle of Fallujah | Marines | Mike Ergo

[@americanveteranscenter]

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[@TeresaGill86]

"We basically laid siege to the entire city of Fallujah; destroyed like two thirds of the city; created like 200,000 refugees, & killed possibly up to 6,000 civilians. It was a really bad, bad moment & I was part of that, unfortunately. I mean, this was absolutely catastrophic for the people living in Fallujah... The whole mission was kind of structured indiscriminately. Our command told us that there were no civilians in the city; that everyone we were going to face in the city were combatants. They told us they were hardcore terrorists & that was actually not true. There were 50,000 civilians still in the city because we did not allow military aged males to leave the city. Anyone from age 15 to 55 were not allowed to flee the city. So they were forced to stay in the city and make due & then we bombed the city very indiscriminately for the weeks leading up to the siege - to the actual ground siege. Then during the ground siege, we used indiscriminate weapons and indiscriminate tactics. An indiscriminate weapon for example being the white phosphorus which you'd drop from the sky & it comes down in these big fireballs that kinda drift in the wind & cover not a precise target but a big area of land & we also used tactics like reconnaissance by fire which is house to house fighting, so if you don't know what's in a house, if you don't know if there's fighters or if there's anybody at all in the house, you fire into it first & then if you hear screaming or moaning or whatever, you can be sure that there are people in there & we would assume that they were combatants & then we would bulldoze the house to the ground. If you heard nothing, it was probably safe to enter. By definition, that tactic is indiscriminate and it's a war crime & this is how we conducted ourselves during the 3 weeks of this operation." -- Ross Caputi, U.S. Marine veteran, HuffPost Live video interview titled: 'The Siege of Fallujah Ross Caputi talks about his time as a soldier in Iraq'

[@Jughead24]

The story takes place in Iraq...?

[@deiuskernollivirreshorto]

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[@deiuskernollivirreshorto]

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[@deiuskernollivirreshorto]

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[@D5quared91]

When he spoke about the barrage of Fallujah, how he was surprised anything could survive that, it’s a mirror image of what many WW2 Marines said about Iwo Jima. Thank you for your service!

[@Oldfatwhiteboy615cwb]

Same for the battle of the bulge Bastone 🇺🇸

[@HelmetOfHonor]

Fallujah wasn't even close to Iwo Jima

[@danam0228]

Yeah, the enemy that guys like this faced in the Middle East was a lot like that faced in the Pacific

[@HelmetOfHonor]

@@danam0228 respectfully, not even close. Different ideologies and different war. Afghanistan/Iraq was more in par to a Millennials' version of Vietnam. The closest war we've seen in comparison to World War II is the current Ukraine conflict. It also has erie similarities to the Winter War in the early parts of the conflict and WW1 with the trench fighting and the Spanish Civil War with the high amount of foreign volunteers fighting on both sides.

[@danam0228]

@@HelmetOfHonor In Vietnam they did not revere any god or emperor, and they didn't behead or have kamikazes/suicide bombers to the degree that the Japanese did. And the Russians employ neither even though Putin wishes people would revere him. This is someone whose uncle spent 4 years as a Japanese POW and watched 6 of his buddies get beheaded and said that the Muslims reminded him of the fanatics that were the Japs. Vietnam came close, but not as close as the Muslim extremists. And my cousin who served in Vietnam as a Marine has said so about the Vietn Cong

[@mgunny05]

You’re a GOOD man Marine. I am honored that I represented Marines like you. Retired 30 year MGySgt of Marines, Semper Fi .

[@gameram6382]

British army infantry vet here, served with the yanks in Afghanistan, top men. If im in a trench, I would have a yank with me any day. 🇺🇸🇬🇧 Great men

[@rafe2787]

My dad fought with the British in North Africa. British artillery would soften up for my dad’s tanks. He spoke highly of them especially always having hot water for tea during battle.

[@sk8ermGs]

@@rafe2787 Haha 🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇸

[@retardedroofer3123]

Brits are great. Sas basically created all the special forces you see today in America. Cheers bruv lol merry Christmas

[@johnhancock3666]

The greatest friendship/alliance in history 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@kaleidoscope8743]

​@@johnhancock3666thats probably true. At least I cant think of any other.

[@ashog1426]

Bro had a free ride and still went into danger. Respect

[@alkinceratfafterthefly6284]

You know it!! I'm glad we still have people in this country that like to scrap it out.

[@DrTroutHunter]

This is one of the most honest and human interviews I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you for your service!

[@therezabjorklund353]

In the meantime the fat cats are in their beach home, ranches,mansions, enjoying their millions over the misery of others.

[@squiddad1528]

My brother was in Fallujah, i've never asked him about his experience there, but listening to the other men that were there is enough.

[@kaleidoscope8743]

You should ask him because it shows you care about that part of his life and appreciate the danger he faced.

[@frenchfatfather]

My uncle fought in falluja but on the opposite side, he said that he killed 20 americans with his kalashnikov but then was sadly killed in the battle of mosul while fighting alongside the americans against isis

[@damianbrennan5912]

Thank you for your service. My brother went through the same stuff. He’s still struggling to this day. Has never been the same. God bless you

[@brandon8541]

Mikes a great guy, he’s still out there helping his military brothers with providing therapy.

[@garrett621]

I was so grateful to hear this Marine mention the value of his Navy Corpsman. I've been providing hospice/home care for a 98 year old Corpsman who served in the Pacific. Sometimes he jokingly says, "the Marines said they were looking for a few good men. That's when we showed up!" He usually has a far away look in his eyes. It's an honor to take care of him. I feel like I'm doing it for my father too, who served in Vietnam. Thank you to all US veterans for your sacrifices to this day.

[@iratespartan13]

Thank you for taking care of him!

[@LWarrenF]

One more thanks. I know care is a tough job and even if you find it rewarding I’d like to thank you too.

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

98??? He's a living miracle ... u must document him!! These guys are like 99% gone.... cant be more than 20 still around

[@garrett621]

@NAT-turners-Revenge I ask a lot of questions (tastefully).

[@Cryohh]

Thank you for caring for our heroes

[@tomdevine7395]

Thank you Mike Ergo and all vets who served in America’s official and unofficial wars. You guys are exceptional Americans and join a long line of Americans (and some who were not officially American) vets long into history. We can debate why we send our young to war but we what we can’t debate is that you guys show-up.

[@antz350]

Thanks for your service, as a chair force vet, i appreciate everything yall sacrificed for us.

[@cbrooksusmc]

@28:18 I live in Fairhope, AL and I am a USMC Veteran. I dont know the people you speak of, but if you’re ever in town and want to hang out, catch some fish, play Disc Golf, I’m down man! Arbor Gates….SEMPER FI!

[@kylesampson3174]

Amazing guy, still out here trying to save the lives of Marines through the VA. 💪🏼

[@GuillermoSanchez-jr6mp]

Dude doesn’t even return calls to his own friends. 😂 highly doubt he’s making a difference

[@jefftc14]

@@GuillermoSanchez-jr6mp because you know personally?? spreading lies about this honest man on a Veterans video.... really? Did you even bother Googling?

[@GuillermoSanchez-jr6mp]

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[@thisnthattalks1153]

Thank you for your service sir🫡, is not enough to say to you for what you went through and the horror that you were exposed to. I always pray for our military, past and present. God bless our military and God bless America 🇺🇸 🙏

[@susanstrudwick6275]

I have so much respect for Marines. It takes a lot of guts to become one. May God bless you and keep you safe always. Thank you for serving and also for helping your brothers ❤

[@alanwallace6086]

Fantastic I’m not army ! I live in Scotland my father and uncle both fought in WW2 but I salute you, you are a very brave and fantastic person and doing what you do now is incredible!!!! Thank you

[@CalmBeforeTheStorm76]

Thank you so much for all you've sacrificed for all the freedoms so many of us take for granted. Your sacrifice isn't forgotten, man. It's definitely not. I know it seems that way sometimes when things are so messed up. But, as a 45 year old man, I'm so grateful. You go easy, Marine...

[@spectermakoto9029]

it was all for nothing they made no difference just killing killing and killing and irreparable trauma it's sad

[@jusgarrison24]

My freedom was the same as it was before we went to the Middle East, Vietnam, Korea, South America etc etc etc. There's no longer a fight for any freedom it's rich people taking from the poor and sending them to die for them.

[@fowlerperry8063]

Semper Fi brother, we all went through hell, me back in the the nam era and u where u were. Good for you for what ur doing

[@scottfarmer5103]

I once met a guy who went to fallujah both times. Tyson his name was I think. I’ll always respect combat vets / cops who’ve seen bad things since then. Hope you’re still kicking out there dude.

[@Generichjm]

I was on the first wave. I remember the NASTY officers saying that they needed to send all the staff ncos that never deployed to “make it equal” then the battle of fallujia happened and i wasn’t surprised to hear that everything was bad. Zero officers were held accountable.

[@Justfedup47]

Thank u for your service..GOD BLESS

[@Generichjm]

@Justfedup47 thanks man

[@Flyingtofate]

What does make it equal mean?

[@JoeJohnson-i9d]

The incompetence of our military im surprised we won any battles

[@mikhaelis]

​​@@Flyingtofateequal combat time and the equal chances to die

[@RamblinRick_]

I'm a retired USAF officer. Of the five services, Marines are just different. They're a separate breed. My grandfather was a Marine in WWI, my mother a Marine in WW2, my brother a Marine in Vietnam. If I could live my life over, I'd be a Marine. Once a Marine, always a Marine.

[@CalmBeforeTheStorm76]

Amen to that, Sir. Thank you for your service, as well. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽

[@MichaelMiller-f6h]

Agreed. Although I served in the Army I met some Marines. Of all the branches they are definitely the most proud of their label. I will never regret joining the Army but at the same time I have a lot of respect for the marine Corps.

[@GuillermoSanchez-jr6mp]

You’re a pussy that knows nothing about military culture. Marines are overrated. Infantry Marines and Infantry Army Soldiers are the same breed.

[@GuillermoSanchez-jr6mp]

@@CalmBeforeTheStorm76 You’re a pussy that knows nothing about military culture. Marines are overrated. Infantry Marines and Infantry Army Soldiers are the same breed.

[@GuillermoSanchez-jr6mp]

@@MichaelMiller-f6hIn the Army were you in the Infantry? Because you come off like a fkn pog 😂

[@themikew7]

Thank you both for sharing this story. Thank you very much Mike for your selfless service to our country!!

[@croatiancroissant28776]

Thank you for your service. Glad you made it home. Live for those who didn’t make it home.

[@rwchidester]

Thank you sir for all you do and all you have done.

[@boeing-lt4el]

I've never been in the military/combat. But i'm a rabid student of history. One thing i've learned from D-Day, Iwo Jima, Vietnam - when an invasion takes place after an intense bombardment of an enemy stronghold, i'm assuming the enemy remains at full strength afterwards.

[@Lecruque]

It’s mainly a moral boost for the invading army…

[@Camden_Carter]

Why do you assume that

[@davonmulder8458]

​@@Camden_Carter in all cases there were waaay more enemy's alive than expected

[@landryah1]

You don't know but you're telling us?

[@DonB.-Mulefivefive]

These people are not stupid on any level.

[@KC-nd7nt]

Thank you so much for telling your stories here service men and women . We that did not serve really do not know what you experienced and I think talking about it informs many about the realities of war . I see in your faces this is hard . I know it is difficult to remember such a horror . Thank you

[@flyforce16]

Great interviews! These are very interesting.

[@craigiefconcert6493]

Hearing these veterans talk, we can learn about their commitment and what service to the county is all about. This is something that as civilians we just can’t understand. Whether they become casualties or survive they have given their lives.

[@richardthornhill4630]

Thanks to all our Veterans who served. Semper Fi.

[@eastcoastworkingdogs]

what an incredible story and well said. amazing delivery. Thank you for sharing it

[@Ultima770]

Hey im Cop in the State of Wisconsin. Ive had some run ins with fellow veterans that have had severe PTSD episodes. Now I haven't had the experiences, veterans like this Marine or others who have gone through hell. I want to help them more than just what my county or local VA can. Half the time, county services wont do anything. They dont care, yet want to send a thank you letter for those who served via email. I know there are groups out there that can help veterans, even ones who say they don't want it or arent ready. If there any groups that i can reach out to for these types of situations, please let me know. There are still many out there fighting the fight.

[@alienkushkilla]

Mighty oaks

[@DanielBoyle-e2u]

Veterans Support Group, Bay Care Mental Health in New Port Richey, Florida works hand in hand with the Veterans Court.

[@wvusmc]

Contact your local VA and ask for contact info to their Mental Health reps and social workers.

[@DonB.-Mulefivefive]

Former Fed LE / RN combat medic,Nam. Veterans centers might be one starting point that are and are not a part of the VA. If WIsc. has a state level vets affairs or similiar they might have some in house organizations. VFW, AL, DAV are okay but, serious lack of professional staff. Some MHP's might be hosting a weekly open night, or day, meeting / round table. Wounded Warrior and the Gary Sinese Foundation are excellent though they too are limited in scope. We're not bad people, just a few of us are still stuck in a slow motion perspective trying to keep up in an ever changing and to fast paced world as of late.

[@markhankins3023]

@Michael Ergo, I am glad you have survived and that you are helping other Veterans to do the same. Much love to you, your family and all Marines who understand what they just heard. Semper Fi brother

[@unappreciatedtreehouse821]

I was a military aircraft mechanic not a front-line troop. But every time I turned a wrench I was thinking about the infantryman I was hopefully supporting. I know everyone else was too. God bless 'em.

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

Thats so cool... are u still working with aircraft

[@williammccusker8408]

Thank you for your service!! Semper Fi

[@Tate-sf7ec]

Great story. Thank you for your service! 11B army vet here. I love this country and its citizens who appreciate it as much as I do.

[@hankdetroit2076]

I'm a former Army Ranger with the 2nd battalion Ft Lewis...I agree with your comment and I feel the same as you but ... I noticed you're flying the rebel flag... I don't understand how a former Army vet especially in infantry veteran would use that blasphemous flag... Troops that used to carry that flag used to fire on American troops carrying the stars and bars... That is the flag of a traitor to America...get rid of that flag and fly a true one...🇺🇸

[@dismiss3d323]

​@@hankdetroit2076Americans are Americans. It's our history and nobody else's.

[@Tate-sf7ec]

@@hankdetroit2076 I can’t fly the official US flag today, as you know this is not America. I use the rebel flag as a beacon to show protest to what this country has become. The rebel flag has more than one meaning.

[@Tate-sf7ec]

@@hankdetroit2076 also during that wartime of the civil war, both flags were held by real Americans, that’s why it’s a civil war. War among Americans who believed in states rights and differences in living. Yes slavery too

[@chrislee176]

‘Service’ LOL

[@liquidNinja10r]

That’s amazing. Thank you for telling your story

[@andrewchavez4053]

Thank you for your service 🙏

[@RoadWarrior-lo9vt]

No greater bond in the world than that of a combat veteran with his fellow combat veteran who shared the same battlefield.

[@JustinTurnerman]

The marines are a different breed. Some tough dudes.

[@teddyrosa8970]

Man that 1000 yard stare is real no chance this is stollen valor I’d put my life on it

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

Who said he was lying???

[@eddiewilberding8374]

Thank you for serving.. god bless you 🇺🇸

[@saxman7131]

I’m a sax player also. Thank you for your service.

[@JustSendItMason]

I’ve never been in the military but I can relate to him on the getting clean part. I was addicted to drugs from 17 to 26 im 28 now. But I can’t imagine how hard it had to be to finally have to process those feelings and grieve. For me that was one of the biggest challenges of getting clean cuz I had been numb for 9 years n if I had something bad happen I would get so f’ed up I couldn’t feel anything. But once you get clean dealing with feelings and emotions is extremely tough. So having to deal with stuff from war has to be infinitely harder. It makes me proud when I hear other people have gotten clean tho cuz it’s no easy task and A LOT of people fail. So congrats on that my guy! And thank you for serving our great country! One of the best things about being American is being able to have the confidence in our military n know we have the best of the best. We prolly stick our noses in stuff we shouldn’t sometimes but if something big ever happens I’ll feel so much better knowing American soldiers are protecting us! ❤

[@EM.Blu.Rose82]

Thank you for sharing your story. Semper Fi.

[@petepan9696]

My brother did the falujah raid. 3/1 weapons company. Usmc

[@xymoriintus]

3/1 those boys saw and did a whole lot of stuff

[@allenleatherwood7493]

I was 3/1 India Co 3rd Plt

[@robbypratt2111]

3/1 india company all the way 01 to 05 cobal and falujah wouldn't trade those life experiences and company of men for anything.

[@michaelallen1154]

Jolan jockeys. 'rah.

[@jamie-l7c]

i'm so proud of you . thank you for your service .

[@theofficialdiamondlou2418]

Spent my high school years in Concord/Walnut Creek. And joined thru the Oakland MEPS , just as I’m sure he did. Musician brains make great soldiers. 🇺🇸🫡 Glad your home brother.

[@Officialprodbytreybeats]

As a musician, I agree.

[@S-North]

He is saying it how it is. I'm with you mate, from a British veteran.

[@mgergo5]

Much respect back at you, brother.

[@Jasonlmc06]

Wow..very impressive. Proud of you man.

[@brianh.5727]

Awesome Interview! Thank You So Much for Sharing!😊

[@kathleenfaircloth4880]

So very thankful to hear your story!

[@megatron324]

thank you for your service

[@Timburr1948]

Thanks for sharing Mike.

[@scottfaber3232]

I was there in fallujah when the army and marines both invaded the city … I was apart of 3rd Calvary regiment and this is NEVER told …. The goal was to reach the center of the city and the army made it to the center of the city and wiped any resistance out along the way … while we waited in the center of the city we were told the marines were pinned down and needed our help! So we had to dig them out! Whenever fallujah is brought up its only mentioned the marines point of view but I was their and my point of view was and still is they were not prepared

[@jaypenha5352]

@@scottfaber3232 oh trust me sir, your side of the story was definitely told. SSG Bellavia told his story in his book “house to house”. That was about the cav unit from the 1st ID in Fallujah. Marines needed tank and bradley fire support and they definitely got it. The Army was also there with the marines in the pacific theater of WW2. Guadalcanal. Trust me man. I know. I was a cav scout myself in the Big Red One, but I missed this battle by several years. I enlisted in 2006 and deployed to afghanistan in 2011. By that time, Iraq was winding down.

[@scottfaber3232]

@ thank you so much! It feels really good that I’m not the only one saying it!

[@NAT-turners-Revenge]

Many interviews i seen.... they admitted to not being prepared and conventional methods were useless

[@scottlong5105]

You only got to fallujah because marines went first. You were the back up. Congrates, second stringer. Good, you did your job. There's a reason you aren't in this interview, and you are in the comments. Btw this marine sounds like a female... even though I know he's a man. You sound like a little girl.

[@kingqbert6819]

Damn bro thank you for your story. God bless.

[@vppnbrent]

God bless you Mike.

[@ricky-leethompson6786]

Much respect to our American brothers & sisters of the armed forces from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@dacoldstone3764]

Walnut Creek is like 30 mins away from me, Thank you for your service brother.

[@debtfree_2024]

hard to believe it's been 20 years

[@tomkelly3896]

Thanks for your service and sacrafice....as well as billy leo....tomk fdny south bronx

[@user-pq8cq9cv1h]

Amazing interview. Mike seems like a great guy. Wish I coulda heard Billy Leo too.

[@briansmith2922]

When a conversation no longer seems simply hard, but feels threatening, confusing, and unpredictable, it starts to look like combat..

[@jeffreemclean8399]

Thank you for your service, to all the men and women past present future military 🙏 🙏 freedom is not free❤

[@roelkomduur8073]

Glad you made it back, ENJOY YOUR LIVE!

[@beatricemarquez5861]

Thank you for your service!

[@anlerden4851]

Thank you so much for your service and lovely dedications to Our Beautiful USA Dear American Sir Semper Fi usususususus....🇺🇲🙏✝️

[@kaguscon]

Iraq had zero to do with 9/11. Don't thank us for Iraq.

[@wvusmc]

Hell on Earth is the best way to describe Fallujah.

[@VitoGambino704]

Damn he had me sitting here watching the whole 30 minutes. Such a great story! Love listening to these war stories

[@connorgriffith2743]

I live in the current battle of keeping that feeling tsunami at bay, as well as the one to retain my family. You're stronger than you know.

[@oldesertguy9616]

Sounds like the kind of guy that I would want with me when things got bad. Semper Fidelis, sir. From an old Marine that served during peace time. I had to kick a few doors in during my time as a police officer, but nothing compared to Fallujah.

[@NateGoesOutside]

I live in Walnut Creek. Semper fidelis!

[@titaniumman_22]

I love our veterans and active duty military! 🇺🇸, Thank you for your service.

[@asafoster7954]

This dudes service was killing people in their home country because our president lied. He's a puppet, a dupe, he literally should have stayed home

[@henryterrazas7904]

What a remarkable Human being!

[@Splattervision-qh1sd]

I know how he felt; I wound up as a 3521 (motor T mechanic) but wished I’d gone 0311, grunt. I did see some combat tho in Deaert Storm as I was attached to an artillery battery. It was nothing compared to what these guys saw, and did tho.

[@Majistr]

You can see the experience, trauma, and the horror he has been through. The eyes tell the story, we just need to listen and be respectful. 🇺🇸

[@warriorcombatsystems4802]

God bless you brother ❤

[@XHollisWood]

Thank you for your courage, sharing your experience and service 🇺🇸❤️

[@RaiyzorX]

Thank you man….. I can’t believe how much you sacrificed for me and everyone else in America. Again from the bottom of my heart Thank you

[@beitno3029]

This man chose the default Skyrim nord class. Reapectable

[@miguellogistics984]

My Brother, Dentist, 1st Lt US Navy attached to USMC Camp LeJune, saw no action in late 80's, he stated to his children who never wanted for anything, that there is misery in life, and the only way out, because you have all of this money, is Service to Others. This man, still in that conflict, now has the service mission of leaving none alone, none behind, and keep fighting through life. Their service makes the intensity beyond surreal, but it is still the same survival plan as all other battles to defeat misery by losing ourselves, our problems, removing ourselves from our will to implode, and do for others. It is still the buddy system.

[@DanielBoyle-e2u]

Totally cool. Semper Fi Brother.

[@steverussell8]

You did a great job Cliff

[@Olehenry]

Impressive interviews. Came over from Jon Stewart interviewing The War Horse founder, Thomas J Brennan.

[@jaypenha5352]

I think what makes the PTSD for vets of OIF and OEF is the fact that the enemy was allowed to supply themselves and move and blend in with civilians. That is what all post ww2 conflicts have in common with our enemies. All that bravery and sacrifice of mental health and our actual lives, for a war that does not have a well defined victory or plan to be victorious. These guys were in an actual battle, unlike what happened to me. I was in afghanistan and got attacked by IED and mortar only a couple times. This was an actual battle and the enemy still used civilian shields. that is pychological warfare at its worst that terrorists love to exploit. I did not have to worry about big buidlings and every window possibly being the last thing I see in this world. urban warfare always favors the defenders.

[@davidbiagi2932]

Never even thought of that but they makes a lot of sense. I couldn’t even imagine going thru the things they went thru and then trying to come back and live a normal life after that.

[@jeffgarrett7452]

God bless you brother

[@ano1962]

RIP all my brothers that fell 1/9INF, 2ID

[@De55808]

“The Walking Dead” rah.

[@ThisPartIsAndrew]

Tell me you still play sax, that's the icing on the cake, set to be one of "The President's Own" but embraced the suck instead of embracing the blow 🎷

[@spawnpeekcentral1399]

Finally a conventional marine, I love hearing conventional soldiers and marines perspective on GWOT the real ground pounders still tons of respect for our SOF forces who’ve done amazing things for the nation during the war but it’s definitely been over popularized by the media it seems like you can never find any interviews or podcast with a marine or soldier who was in Ramadi or fallujah where real ground combat took place, like I said not taking anything away from the SOF guys

[@KirkieMarine]

Semper Fi my brother!

[@scottvanderschaaf6031]

Respect ❤ 💪

[@Kayleen-kb7yl]

Awesome.

[@CalmBeforeTheStorm76]

He didn't want to be a liability or let his guys down. Goddamn. Brings a tear to my eye what's happening to good men these days... Ohhh Bud.. Don't change. Don't change.

[@Jensen761]

What an awesome guy.

[@jusgarrison24]

Half my platoon I went to Boot with died in Fallujah.

[@spikerdude39]

Well said

[@tire26]

The Marines that trained me were mostly Fallujah vets. 3/1 India mct-1. The ones that fought well commanded respect. After trying to punch out our boot LT in the HQ building, a corporal Fallujah vet was demoted to private. He was still squad leader and for a while our acting platoon sergeant in Iraq years later on my first deployment. Glad my mind isn't as broken as his was, though.

[@DOOBIE12]

Every time the story gets good, they change the subject lol

[@hitithard1363]

Retired USMC The 1/2 2001- medically retired 2007 Afganistan Iraq Vet .....im positive i came across the Marine in this video a time or 2 Semper Fi Brother

[@amsf1]

Oh the irony. The guys thought you were expendable not realizing they all were to our gov.... Thanks for serving and sharing

[@dreamer5624]

joined Australian army on my 17 birthday. 1st armoured corp. lov we d th we mess at kapyong barracks , better than 1rtb slop.