Stories of Survival: The Battle of Kamdesh

[@jamiewhittimore8390]

I flew into Keating back in 2008, I was dropping off equipment for the S6. I was told I would have only a few minutes to do what I needed or I would be left behind. As I worked with the S6 Soldier, I looked around and at the mountains all around me. I never felt so small in my life. During my deployment in 2007/2008, I was deployed with Joshua Kirk. He was an amazing Soldier, he was a great leader and did everything for his Soldiers. He was killed during this battle.

[@mikejohnson2098]

Just looking at the terrain features and where the post was located I was dumbfounded any command would place soldiers there. What a sad situation. I was in a Cavalry unit back in the 80s.

[@mechcavandy986]

🇺🇸🫡

[@mattysee24]

I'm glad you're here to share your story about Kirk. Young American bravery is always so inspirational.

[@bobrobert1123]

kirk was the best trooper on the base, losing him so soon was a real gut punch

[@MrNcgy]

Having just watched this video, I'm very sorry for your tremendous loss that day.

[@ronburton7611]

SGT Martin, SGT Gallegos, SGT Kirk, SGT Hardt, SPC Scusa, SPC Mace, SPC Griffin, PFC Thomson. I love you guys, never forgotten!

[@Jonesy11B]

Is this 1st sgt Burton?

[@NotAWolf86]

Martin was my go to guy for motorpool stuff. Got to know scusa in Iraq on the previous deployment. Miss those guys.

[@ronburton7611]

​@Jonesy11B yeah brother. Hope and pray you are doing well.

[@Jonesy11B]

⁠@@ronburton7611thank you, I pray and hope you are doing well too. Just wanted to say I appreciate you looking out for me, always cool in my book.

[@a4f4e4]

❤ 🙏

[@1murder99]

I am a Vietnam Veteran. We tried to put all our outpost on the top of the mountains. Of course our mountains were not nearly as tall as yours but they were covered in green stuff. I am glad all of you made it home, hope all of you are well.

[@zephyr1408]

Thank u for you unselfish service Sir !

[@johndavis9432]

Thanks for your service sir!

[@mikerogers7502]

Yeah the story behind this outpost makes me so mad. Everyone knew it was the worst spot ever but of course a bunch of higher ups that weren't there knew better. Thank you for your service. Mind if I ask what branch and what you did during the war?

[@1murder99]

@@mikerogers7502 I was a Forward Observer for a Light Infantry Company and Company commander for a short time.

[@Landon_223youtube]

welcome home

[@84yoda4x4]

I was in the Air Force and deployed during this battle and could hear all of the air craft leaving the air strip in a hurry to provide them air support. At the time, I never knew what was going on but I knew something big was happening. Only years later did I find out what was happening and wow, these men are absolute heroes and deserve more recognition!!!!

[@timothyholland3013]

I too was in the Air Force and deployed to Qatar in direct support of the B-1's at that time. I was running a shop there and my guys built every one of those JDAM bombs that were dropped in support of the battle by those B-1s. Contrary to what has been said/claimed, it was not 1 each B-1 that dropped bombs on the Taliban on that op but, 2 each B-1s; and they both "winchestered" - meaning they dropped their entire load each on this location. I won't say specifics on how many of what sizes that was but, that was unprecedented/unbelievable! I just watched the movie "The Outpost" for the first time depicting the events of that day. Glad we were able to help. IYAAYAS!

[@Rob-tr1st]

And what airstrip was this? I remember being at gardez and hearing the radio traffic and seeing blufor and thinking damn they need help

[@hexebarya7395]

Security forces?

[@wadestipp1833]

@@timothyholland3013 I read The Outpost by Jake Tapper and I remember the part about the BONEs showing up. I know there were Apaches and other A/C there as well but the BONE packs an extremely big punch. In one part of the book they talked about how the BONE pilot radios down "what do you need" and the guy on the ground says "level Urmal." That was the village there next to COP and the BONEs just razed the whole place to the ground. Also I seem to recall they dropped 2000 pounders. I love the B-1. Actually have a 1/48 scale model I built on my bookshelf. It's an awesome plane. Used to see them at McConnel AFB in Wichita when some were stationed there. My wife's (GF then) Dad was retired Navy so she had a base pass. Took me out one day to watch them. Really close up too - right at the end of the runway there was a walking path. We walked up and down that path so many times watching the B-1s do power take offs. They'd come right down the runway straight at us, lift off and almost go vertical for a bit and then level out then circle around and do it again after a touch and go. They were right above us and you could feel the heat. Loudest thing I ever heard. Possibly louder than a top fuel dragster. It was freaking amazing and one of my favorite memories. Not something many people get to see. I also remember my first airshow there and the high-speed pass. Holy cow! And they did it low too. I talked to the pilot afterwards and he told me how they could dial in different altitudes on the terrain following radar - he said they were at 200 AGL. Thanks for your service and work on those awesome planes!

[@craigversetti5700]

So are you my friend !!! Truly , greatly appreciate all your sacrifice & I'm THANKFUL to have men like you fighting for our freedoms !!!! SORRY for it all especially the losses !!! If up to me you men & women would want for nothing !!!!

[@skoorb8994]

the outpost was such a good movie and then to find out at the end that some of the guys in that fight were acting in the movie just hit hard. like these heros relived this battle so the story could be told the right way.

[@pokesmole6218]

The Outpost was a great movie, it really hit home with me. Love to see movies like this incorporate the people who lived it and help direct it in a way that is accurate and respectful. Lone survivor is another good one, had Marcus Luttrell as an advisor and actually star in the movie. Yeah there’s some exaggeration and alteration of events/timeline for cinematic purposes but it actually gives something for veterans to watch that isn’t super corny.

[@markmitchell457]

It is a great book.

[@jeffslegacy]

@@markmitchell457 Yes, I read the book as well and thought it was well-written. The book and movie did justice to Keating's battles and struggles!! Lone Survivor, American Sniper, and Fearless are also amazing reads.

[@YaboyElls]

And for them to have t0o film that on a set, must've been a huge mental battle, a war between trivialising something so absolutely brutal, and telling the story of your beloved friends

[@artzuniga7785]

Heroes. John3;3

[@jimwillard2734]

Not even sure if any of of the soldiers in this video will see this, but through tears streaming down my face after watching this...thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Not only for your sacrifice that day, but for every day since. I can only imagine what this and every encounter during your time of service has imprinted on you. YOU are the reason that this country exists with all that we are allowed to do and be. YOU are the backbone of our freedom.

[@danhallett4952]

What does them murdering and being murdered for nothing more than the profits of elites have to do with helping us. We are poorer, lost rights in every way on these stupid fear mongering murder sprees, and these people died for nothing, or nothing good. Of course they’re just brainwashed but it’s sad, and it’s sad to see your so damn brain washed too, STOP CHAMPIONING AND IDOLIZING POINTLESS MURDER PARTIES!!!!

[@RM-ll1vp]

I’m a civilian. I have no military experience, but I read and watch a lot that is written by veterans. For some reason, this battle just hits harder than those of some of the other wars that I’ve looked into. I’m in awe of the will, resilience and shared determination of everyone on the ground that day. And frankly there are just not enough words to describe how I feel when I read and watch about this day, so I can’t imagine how each one of you feel when you retail and think of your experience. Much love to all of you and thank you for your sacrifice.

[@zephyr1408]

You hv no idea how much I respect and honor each and everyone of you ! I am 66 a retired Police Sergeant with multiple men that worked for me who were combat vets coming out of that War. Army Rangers, Army QRT, Marines, Navy Core men, Seals, Paratroopers, Para Rescue, Green Berets, Green Team, I think I had everyone except Delta ? I am free , enjoying the Life of an American because God gave us thee best Warriors! GOD BLESS YOU GUYS!

[@Dangerousmin85]

As a infantryman and just a regular Grunt/army guy it's good to finally see the Regular army guys getting some credit. I love special operations and everything that they do but we emphasize on them too much and never acknowledge the regular guys who were there too.

[@warhammer_studios]

I am a US Army vet, I was stationed at Camp Caroll South Korea during the Gulf War. I never deployed to a combat zone in my time in service but know guys that did and some of them didn't make it home. I pray for these guys as much as I pray for the families of those who died, the emotional and psychological toll they suffered is unimaginable. God bless them all.

[@tommyjenkins7453]

Can't even imagine what kind of so called leader would think HEY let's grab this valley and set up here so we don't have to do all that climbing

[@warhammer_studios]

@@tommyjenkins7453 that was one of the first things I noticed, why the hell would you put yourself at the bottom of a valley and give all The high ground to your enemy ? There's a reason why the old saying is that the words "military intelligence" don't belong together in the same sentence

[@joehatten9171]

I was there i was actually in same unit as ben keating. We built PRT kamdesh in 06, in 09 i was in barge matal when battle of keating happended. Barge matal is like 15km or so north. Right on the same river. Felt like a sitting duck, had a few close calls in kunar and nuristan. Terrain was biggest enemy tho. Sometimes it wpuld take all day to get to an OP them mountains r no joke. Mainly walking up goat trails.

[@shawnmendrek3544]

That is a good thing you never deployed there. People I have known, who wanted to see action, badly, they got what they wanted, but the person who came back, their old self was left in that foreign land, they never recovered and lost their family and everything.

[@warhammer_studios]

@shawnmendrek3544 it's a goddam shame.

[@Kryptic121]

SGT Hobbs was one of my instructors at Sam Houston when I went through my 68W schooling. He was a great teacher, and just like he was briefly described very dry, but damn was he a good medic. Always level-headed and helped me get over my nervousness in stressful situations.

[@12up4down]

I was gonna like this comment... but i want it to stay at 68

[@dannyapodaca641]

Served 4 Years In the US Army Infantry. Never Had a Combat Deployment. Just a Training Deployment to Europe. I could not Imagine what these guys went through. Highest Of Respect to my brothers. 🇺🇸

[@joehatten9171]

Man u got lucky lol i was with 10th mountain we deployed every other year literally. March06-july07, jan09-jan10, march11-march12. I got out but i think they kept deploying frequently. My unit built cop keating, it was originally PRT Kamdesh after ben keating died we named it cop keating. 3-71 cav. GALLANTLY FORWARD

[@sswaggerr]

@@joehatten9171 why exactly was it build in such an un-defensible position

[@joehatten9171]

@@sswaggerr lol idfk only thing is like re supply n what not. We have small OPs up on the mountins that over look the main COP or FOB but only like 25 to 30 of us max at an OP thats with ana too. Trust me any one whos been in these places think it stupid, but its the army man u gotta do what u gotta do.

[@sswaggerr]

@@joehatten9171 thank you for your service man.

[@joehatten9171]

@@sswaggerr NP....but was just doin my job man LOL. APPRECIATE IT

[@Dannydelray_]

well done BRC - appreciate y’all treating Faulkners memory as such. he was a good soldier and a dear friend on two deployments

[@col.cottonhill6655]

Idk why his death hit so hard.

[@johnheintz982]

The death toll doesn’t stop just because the bullets do. I pray as often as I can for the suffering of our active duty and veterans who may be battling demons from combat. 😞🥺

[@loloduece0st]

I’m from Nebraska…. Thank you for your service. And for the ones who didn’t come home we miss you. The fact that they all got sad talking about the brothers they lost not the wounds they encountered.

[@CRR8980]

True warriors. Thank you guys and rest in peace to all the ones that couldn’t come home. Thank you🇺🇸

[@kielruiz5133]

Damn onion cutting ninjas snuck into my office while this was playing. BRCC- this is an amazing retelling and I love the work you guys are doing.

[@Simisdim]

Yeah it snuck in here too! Brilliant retelling and those brave guys getting to tell their stories too! Brilliant work!

[@sheldon7510]

Im trying to work here dammit! Where the hell did they come from????

[@Brock_Corb]

I was this close to saying a friend of mine passed away when my boss looked at me funny😂

[@monte4018]

I’m still fighting mine

[@SWATROLLK9]

Fr bro. Someone just cut fat onions In my living room. Smfh.

[@Devon-t8l]

This was hands down one of the busiest days I ever worked as a UH-60 crewchief. Words cant describe what we saw once we were finally able to get in and extract the wounded and KIA. Every trip in and out, the magnitude of what happened became apparent. Ill never forget the looks on Romesha and Carters faces as we loaded their brothers on my aircraft.

[@armandoavalos5164]

Respect brother!

[@publicuser2534]

🇺🇸🫡🇺🇸

[@HeidiRathbun]

@@armandoavalos5164thank you for your service. Thank you for sharing your story of that day.

[@abarton5346]

Respect my brother...

[@armandoavalos5164]

@@abarton5346 💯🇺🇸

[@user-sy7yp9cf4m]

My dad served during this time , and our neighbor on Ft Carson housing across from us was a survivor of this camp just before this battle. Thank you for your service and sacrifices.

[@uncleyetti9553]

Ayye Colorado ftw.

[@ronsampservice3066]

THANKS FOR SHARING THIS. TO ALL WHO HAVE, AND WHO ARE, SERVING OUR COUNTRY, THANK YOU. ALL OF YOU ARE HEROES AND OUR COUNTRY WOULD BE NOTHING WITHOUT YOU.

[@alexuswilliams5426]

Man... just found this. I was at BariKot, (13 miles from Kamdesh) on an OGA assignment, while the battle was taking place. I had the latest on the amount of insurgent in the area and was as prepared as possible with the commandos i had. To hear the radio calls from Kamdesh were chilling and terrifying while they were in the heat of battle. Those brave soldiers will never be forgotten for their sacrifice and fearless valor, proud of all of them!

[@MrFlamesP]

One of my Favorite Movies. And to hear it from the real guys makes it more special. 💯💯💯💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@blocheadz]

Thank you to our servicemen. Sincerely, from the bottom of my heart.

[@REPR100]

Protected America from those goat herders and helped many defense contractors grow their profits

[@The21bravo]

​@REPR100 At least we had an adventure. At least we challenged ourselves. At least we have stories and experiences to share with our grandchildren. At least we made strong relationships that last a lifetime. At least we have a legacy, no matter how it's interpreted. If you served with us, there's a different perspective you can tell yourself. If you didn't serve with us during GWOT, then what adventure can you tell stories about? What is your legacy?

[@REPR100]

@@The21bravo all true

[@wilderness135]

Lots of people died so you could have your “adventure” and your “legacy” will insure more young men will continue to make old men rich. Don’t get it twisted, war is a racket and although I love the , war is and always be a waste.

[@The21bravo]

@wilderness135 Nobody died, so "I" could have an adventure or legacy, "Mr. COEXIST". How you extracted that out of what I said is beyond me. I simply gave a different perspective to the war that a veteran could view it from.

[@Militaryshoplv]

Our team member Jānis Laķis from Latvia was there aswell. God bless all these soldiers! ✊💪With love from Latvia 👊

[@ronti2492]

Well done for making special mention of SPC Faulkner. The death toll continues long after the shooting stops. May they all rest in peace who died, and may all the survivors find rest and comfort. Salute from across the pond -but in the opposite direction, Australia. Served in Iraq and Afghan.

[@publicuser2534]

A good friend of mine served at a COP in Afghanistan. He was good people. He and I shared a few blunts during the pandemic and swapped stories. I tip my hat to Cav Scouts. He died from his demons as well. Sorely missed for sure. -Disabled Iraq Veteran

[@ESOLeroyJenkins]

Not all wounds are visible…it’s so sad, I’ve had many of my friends succumb to their demons.

[@mitchelnorton2692]

Cheers to our good friends in Australia! I'll hoist a beer in your name.🍻🍻🍺🍺🍺

[@ronti2492]

@@mitchelnorton2692 Thank you, same here!

[@mikerizzo7750]

What legends these men are. I cannot thank you enough for your sacrifice and loss. True American hero’s.

[@jabarwright4333]

The thing that most impresses me the most about all of these documentaries is the fact that these guys a lot of them were in the early 20s. I mean these guys were fighting for their lives and fighting for their brother while some of the people the same age haven't even graduated college or moved out on their own. I have nothing but pure respect for all of these warriors and heroes and I can only imagine the trauma afterwards that they go through with the mental battle as well as the physical scars.

[@armandoavalos5164]

💯…enjoying life after is a must

[@jeremiahcaron8322]

I’m so sorry you gentlemen had to go through that and will be forever appreciative of your sacrifice.

[@BeccaCampbell26]

Thank you for your service to all the guys that fought valiantly that day! I know I won't forget any of you! ❤️

[@BeccaCampbell26]

Also as per @thefatelectrician protect doc at all cost and these boys did that and doc did the absolute best damn job! You need doc, you need the hunter, and you need coms....everyone else shoot hold steady! I'm a DI's daughter and was taught what works for survival!

[@zacharydevries6992]

Brad was one of my football coaches in high school. Great guy. Thank you for your service.

[@TheTrueGreene]

Thanks for this. I served in OIFII. This helped me in a way I can't explain.

[@Beanie3500]

That was a powerful doco. These Men one and all are true heroes. I’m an Aussie Vet, although never had to endure what these Lads had to endure. Thank you for you Service and Loyalty to your Brothers

[@TyBudAdventures]

I'll never forget watching Restrepo around 2012 and thinking what was the point of that position at the lowest possible point... A valley that had no strategic importance and one that had never been successfully occupied by any invading force. God bless these men and their families.

[@joehatten9171]

Yup imagine living it. Man i felt like a sitting duck. Enemy had the high ground. During summer there was contact just about every day. No im not a keyboard warrior. 10th Mountain combat vet. 3-71 cav same unit as keating. We built it in 06 and it was a crap shoot ftom then on.

[@ZombieSurvivalRadio]

Just want to say I'm glad you all made it back and sorry for the loss of your brother's. They won't be forgotten.

[@dominadoramallaiii8970]

If you already saw the film, and watched this documentary, it's just heavy to watch. Too heavy to watch. God bless these heroes, and eternal rest to those who have fallen.

[@lindabergman3127]

That’s a fact! My husband and I watched it n had to take breaks it was heartbreaking and we were furious about the troops being put in an impossible situation 😢

[@miguelg.2330]

I went to basic training with Avalos. I can say that he is a great man and I knew that from when we were young and brand new. God bless you all RIP to the fallen.

[@Derrick-b3p]

Great Man, Father, Friend, Husband, Son, etc……im so proud of the man he’s become. also grew up with him in HC. 🫡 brother. lil D

[@walkerdarin2003]

I got to AFG Oct/Nov 2009 on terminal leave from the Marine Corps. I heard about this in BAF while getting to RC East. I couldn't comprehend due to all the change I was going through. When I watched outpost later on I was so disgusted with their shit officer leadership I signed up (part time Reserves). I had aged a bit. Due to being out the Corps for ~10 years I had to go to basic at the ripe age of 36 lol. I told the young guys to call me Dad due to me being old enough to father them haha. I finished basic in October 2021 and completed OCS in February 2022. The outpost fired me up. Garbage brass is so extremely frustrating. Unfortunately I was diagnosed with stage for 4 brain cancer August of 2022. I managed to get one drill in before hanging it up. I wanted to be there to push back on bad decisions or lack there of. SMH.

[@Evergreen1400]

I appreciate your service. I’m 36 now and although I have always kept myself in basic fighting shape I’m not sure I’d be as charged up to take on basic training. Although these days the standards aren’t what they were but Ive always been the type to push myself even to the point of injury in situations like that so I wouldn’t just be able to do the bare minimum.

[@richardclary6267]

Damn Walker Thank You, I'll be praying for you and your family much respect from a 38yr old Mississippian

[@1marinespatriart165]

Semper Fi brother. I was out for 17 and went back in at 40 after 911 happened, lucky for me, I didn't have to go to bootcamp thank goodness. I too was pretty distraught seing what happened on "Outpost".

[@georgecoull1883]

Awesome fuckin story

[@armandoavalos5164]

Hella of a story to hear! Sorry to hear about your medical situation but I Forsure believe you would of been the few leaders to lead from the front

[@Mounty621]

Thank you for sharing your story, Gentlemen. Thank you to all of our military and your families for sacrificing for my freedom.

[@VanStewy]

As a Australian civilian, its a privilege to hear the story right from the veterans. I can't begin to comprehend the magnitude of that day, but I can promise you my family will learn about that day and that unit

[@thecomeuppodcast]

27:56 That messed me up pretty good! All the men and women who served in situations like this need real recognition directed by people who were there!

[@bobrobert1123]

No they don't, most of them didn't do anything, not even their jobs

[@g-manjams]

​@@bobrobert1123 sorry if you came from a shitty unit or something. But don't shit on people who died in combat. That's low.

[@bobrobert1123]

@@g-manjams I was at the battle of kamdesh dude. I'm not shitting on the Kia, I'm shitting on the ncos that didn't do their jobs.

[@g-manjams]

@@bobrobert1123 What didn't they do?

[@g-manjams]

@@bobrobert1123 also, did you ever get any insight on why the army put a cop in that stupid location?

[@MANPOWER264]

It's difficult to be a soldier. The wounds and trauma this men remain with after loosing their friends are unimaginable. Respect the Soldiers.

[@AnchoredPatriot1986]

Didn't figure I'd be crying so early on this Saturday morning.

[@Devon-t8l]

Same brother.

[@Mr.P.Griffith]

I choose to watch this kind of stuff early in the morning because it hits you different. You aren't callused by the day's events. Since I'm also from 86, I thought it fitting to let you know you aren't alone.

[@MrNcgy]

You're not alone; man, very powerful.

[@faadilcajee3640]

Cry me a river 😅...What do you expect when you are an invading force in someone else's territory

[@MonicaEnglish-f1i]

Thank you for sharing your stories of exemplary heroism.

[@wordbythepeople]

That was one of the most riveting battle documentaries I've seen.

[@paranormaladventurer4922]

I love hearing about these war stories. Props to Black Rifle for doing this. By the way, The Outpost movie was a really great watch.

[@oscardominguez6491]

Great men, great soldiers, thank you for your service on behalf of the entire free world.

[@Okami6141]

Your sacrifices will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

[@joelsteverson]

Excellent work! Thanks for providing more details about the Battle of Kamdesh. To the service members who fought and died there: my profound, heartfelt gratitude for your sacrifices. It's because of you that I've been able to live the life I've lived. More people need to understand the cost you've paid for our freedom.

[@sapper1-3g57]

It's a real kick in the nuts the way we pulled out of Afghanistan.

[@kerry-j4m]

AGREED.

[@juanmendez3770]

There’s no excuse for that level of incompetence, and no one was held accountable for that botched exit.

[@BabyKMoney]

Yeah absolutely horrible extremely embarrassing, demoralizing and straight up stupid

[@DidikaHmar]

Shed a tear hearing their stories.. True warriors.. Salute to who lived through the firefight and all the fallen.. You all are heroes 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@brewforce3036]

These guys were legends at 3-61 along with all 2IBCT(now SBCT) and 4ID. It's sobering to know that 3-61 cased it's colors over the summer really closing this chapter in history. The most notable example of "esprit de corps" I saw while at 4ID was my leadership having their names etched above our platoon rooms in Afghanistan.

[@daltonsband]

That’s boss as hell right there

[@imlijamir6126]

I got posted in a blood bank and I just wonder how brave were this soldiers donating blood for their fellow friend while they were surrounded by hundreds of enemies .... I guarantee many normal people could not be able to donate blood at that moment but what they did was marvelous ... Salute to this soldiers ❤

[@DVEX1000]

That was hard to watch all the way through. I felt like I was almost there. My most sincere appreciation for the service and sacrifice goes out to all these soldiers and all service members of our military worldwide. Without you, we wouldn't exist. May God bring you comfort and peace for the rest of your days. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@NooDLES411911]

Watch The Outpost if you havent had a chance to. Great movie and recount of this event.

[@adamtatlock5821]

Brit here, thank you for telling their story. Everyone of them were brave and deserve to be remembered.

[@mxrider564]

Non Veteran here, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@SmilingFishingRod-eb8cl]

For what? They wearnt protecting Americans by being in the middle east.. If you dont know that by now you walk this earth as a sheep. Most soldiers would tell you that.

[@gregorall9779]

Human words can not express my feelings towards my gratitude for the sacrifice you all made doing your job. I am retired Army, but I feel that my participation pales in comparison to yours. I'll drink a cold beer in your honor and never forget your sacrifice.

[@RUGA1877]

Please make more of these movies, I believe it highlights the men who fought and gives the soldiers a sense of peace knowing the people their protecting know what they went through

[@markrenwick7139]

True Professionals -“ Brothers in Arms” - Respect to all. Your friends in Australia🇦🇺

[@rustygardhouse7895]

Thanks for letting them tell their story.

[@royster7170]

Those fallen men, were the best of us. Thank you for your sacrifice.

[@montanadad2223]

I was at COP Sorobi in 2008. Boy this brought back memories. God bless all of us. R.I.P. 1stLt Nick Madrazo USMC.

[@willz_7102]

Thanks for covering this story. Their story is just as important and their deeds need to be heard... some gave! And some gave their lifes in the battle... great journalism on this one

[@travisha8272]

Thank you gentlemen for your service I hope you have a full life and as much happiness as you possibly can stand

[@PatRyan-c7z]

This was a great video. It really reinforces what I thought was a perfectly told film and dedication to those that were there. Thank you to all that served there.

[@ahycb]

Awesome story telling as usual BRCC. I am not a big reader but I bought Romesha's book "Red Platoon" about this battle. It was the first book in a very long time I couldn't put down and read it over 2 days.

[@patsabol8699]

Thank you for this video. It's good to know about those who came before us, whether two hundred years ago or a decade ago. These courageous men helped to shape our country.

[@vinnybag-o-donuts4362]

Nasty work done by exceptional men. Thank you. I still love what we believe in.

[@JESSES_CURIOUSLY_CURIOUS]

Great to hear so many positive words. A terrible situation. Yet, men who took that time and have friends forever. Thank God these men exist

[@XenoHCS]

I’m so blessed to have such warriors who were willing to fight for the oppressed and face evil head on. I love these videos that BRCC makes to help remind me of how lucky I am to be in such a beautiful country. I wish we could make more people see these videos to remind them as well. 🇺🇸

[@REPR100]

They fought those goat herders, it was for nothing but they fought them

[@jameskeelor6172]

Wow! This made me feel the pain. Thank you for defending us!!

[@jackeskins4658]

Prayers to the fallen and may God bless and keep all of you! Thank you for all of your sacrifices and service.

[@unifyhumanity360]

Honor speaking of the Most Honorable! Thank you for allowing me to share this to my family and friends!

[@patriot4622]

I am so glad Black Rifle highlights these heroes!!! We live a cushy life here in America because these men sacrifice everything!

[@dhousegaming5010]

Man this one seriously shook me.. Thank you for telling these stories. Thank you to the amazing men and women who risk their lives for my freedom.

[@Barstool_cub_driver]

In 2009 my platoon was initially the QRF for keating. We were picked up via chinook while on patrol and rerouted to keating. We never made it.

[@joehatten9171]

Who were u with 132 inf /371 cav here 10th mtn

[@Barstool_cub_driver]

@@joehatten9171 2-87inf b.co. 10th mtn.

[@joehatten9171]

@@Barstool_cub_driver nice i was in bravo 371 but in 09 one of 132 co went to 371 and my troop attached to 132

[@Secretservice709]

I was in RCR in Afghanistan and had a few bad days much respect to anyone who serves don’t ever forget our brothers who didn’t make it

[@-RONNIE]

Thank you all for sharing this with everyone 🇺🇸👊🏻

[@brianwallace3980]

that was just as intense as the movie was... thank you so much for sharing.

[@obijuandahomie9495]

I was born Oct,3 1994 and to think I was celebrating my 14th birthday as these men where fighting for there life’s really give me chills

[@ViralzPersona]

Thank your BRCC for this; 3-61 CAV was my first unit and seeing the interviews from some of the l veterans there. Get to see the full pictures it’s great seeing MAJ retired Cordova aspirations for all army PA’s. Sad day when 3-61 decommissioned their colors

[@CarjunkieCraig0911]

Why does your comment say edited?

[@ViralzPersona]

@ I know him as MAJ Cordova before he retired some others mention him as LTC. I simply edited based off facts I know of. Your attention to detail is astonishing. Didn’t know edits even were viewable

[@p0pgh0st]

Words can’t describe how grateful I am for you hero’s. I can’t imagine what you all went through , and what you currently are going through. God bless you, god bless America and please speak up if you are having a hard time. We need each and every one of you.

[@chrisspencer6502]

This is a great example of someone in command not understanding anything. Makes you question why people are listing to the dod and state department when they talk about deployments of troops

[@lurkdaddy5054]

I hope you guys can get chris blake jones aka jonesy and broadcast his story on that day. He’s a beast and doesn’t get recognize. Impeccable soldier.

[@BryanEmenecker-nf4xp]

I work with Jonsey everyday. He’s one incredible person!! A truly humble man.

[@Jedalgo]

Thank you for telling their story. These guys are true heroes and it's incredible they walk among us. May God bless them and their families, and others like them. This country owes a debt it cannot repay to them

[@Michel-u8g]

Thx for sharing their story!

[@justinlancaster3297]

Great work soldiers. Welcome home. We're glad you're here, too. - A Brother-in-Arms

[@dingo5208]

That was hard to watch, these guys carry that pain as we all do. -Zhari province FOB Wilson 3-08 CDN forces.

[@jasonlockard1918]

God bless all of you and thank you for your service.. The most impressive thing about this story is that our warriors in the mist of battle gave blood to try and help save there fallen brothers…

[@MrFlamesP]

Now I gotta watch the movie again for the 8th time. 🤷🏾‍♂️💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@mr.grunnson9302]

Amazing story, thank you Black Rifle for presenting it in such an honoring way. All Hail the Fallen, Never Forgotten!

[@bansemer627]

To all my brothers from 4ID who didnt make it you will never be forgotten

[@CarjunkieCraig0911]

Im 65 & My Dad was 20 year Navy. At 13 my Mom was sheriff dispatch. We were sure the draft was getting me & my 2 brothers right out of high school. We moved around a lot growing up. Uncle Dave was USMC. Grandpa was ARMY pilot. Grandma was nurse. I found my way into the oilfield & was making big money at 19. I moved all over the US working. I just saved all the money I could for years thinking my time was short & I would be back on base somewhere very soon. Somehow I missed the draft. Next thing I knew I never went in the service. I often think I missed my calling. My brother is cop.

[@motor_breath]

I never deployed to Afghanistan, I went to Iraq. You men and the rest of the military that served in Afghanistan are my heroes and I can't imagine that type of combat. From one soldier to more.. Thank you, brothers. For your courage, undying spirit, and ultimate sacrifice. You will never be forgotten by this veteran! 🫡

[@59CRUISER1]

As an Aussie Veteran, we are all brothers & feel your pain. "Total Respect & Honour the Fallen".

[@booyahrocks4409]

Another amazing film done by BRCC thank you for sharing and bringing to light these warriors stories.

[@gunsnsails]

I met Carter at a Navy football game. Literally bumped into him accidentally. He turns around as we both apologized for our clumsiness and I immediately recognized him. He introduced himself and I said "I know who you are." Then we talked for a few minutes. Seriously, I encountered a humble and genuine brother in arms that day.

[@Firevet557]

I have no words but from one vet to them. Thank you for your service and sorry for your loss.

[@mattseller148]

Everyone of these men are heroes, RIP to all of those who gave their lives.

[@deondavis8751]

I’m in the Air Force and have deployed numerous times but never experience anything that remotely compares to what they encountered. These are the true heroes 🇺🇸

[@njgilly20]

so, im an MP from OEF 2012 and i was attached to bravo troop as well, in 2012. 3-61cav, i have spurs also. silver ones i believe and i cherish this award/certificate over all my other military awards. i got to be around a couple of the guys from this battle and the aura/brother hood they carried with them was insurmountable. they accepted us as one of their own platoons (green platoon fob connoly 2012) and treated us as brothers and kin. i truly respect bravo troop and the sacrifices of the warriors, the brother hood and the storied soldiers. salute and amen brothers-green 2 golf. also a sidenote i believe this attack took place the very day i enlisted and took my oath

[@Derrick-b3p]

I’m so proud of you JR. You put HC on the map. My condolences for your loss, but you already know this. Love you brother! Get in touch. Lil D