British Wounded Soldiers at DFW

Today 14 British Wounded Soldiers arrived at DFW Airport in Dallas Texas to spend 17 days in the United States. Operation Comfort will host them from the Alamo to LBJ Ranch, San Francisco, Yosemite including biking, surfing and BBQ's. On hand greeting them today were American Legion Post 453 from Dallas Love Field, American Legion Post 81 from Duncanville, Southern Cruisers from Denton County, Vietnam Veterans of America from Grand Praire and Patriot Guard Riders

[@Ozgrade3]

We Aussies, along with our friends, the Americans, Canadians, British, Irish, & Kiwis have fought and died together for the last 100 years, in all major military actions. I cant think of another group of countries that have such a bond, and friendship.

[@30secondstomarsMBH]

+Ozgrade3 That's what I call the Western Alliance: USA, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Canada. Can't find an Alliance, a family bond and a union greater than that I'd say. Much love to our great Aussie cousins half way round the world!!! Love ya guys!!! From a Brit! :) :) :) :)

[@aaronpatterson2369]

Ozgrade3 Australia I

[@cherylann9781]

Ozgrade3 Australia amen to that!

[@torinjones3221]

England and Portugal. Afterall they've been firm friends since 1147.

[@silver6356]

Poor french

[@carolebarker2195]

The guys seemed overwhelmed by the wonderful welcome they received. I'm British, and you Americans made sure the British soldiers felt valued and honoured for their service. Thank you all.

[@TheIceman567]

Love back to the UK 🇬🇧 🤝🇺🇸

[@simplesimon8255]

You’re the exception instead of the rule. Most Brits hate the US and its people more than any other country in the world.

[@carolebarker2195]

@@simplesimon8255 I'm sorry if that's the case. I love the American people, I have friends and relatives there and would love to visit some day.

[@417jumps3]

You are honored, valued and thanked for your service and for your friendship! No greater ally, no greater friend!

[@VaeVictisXIII]

Must say Americans are so respectful, our united kingdom will always stand tall with our mates across the pond!

[@andreworiez8920]

To the thousands of British solders, sailors, and airmen who left home and hearth to defend MY country after the horrific events of 9/11/01 thank you. To the families of the 453 British solders who made the ultimate sacrifice Thank You will never be enough. This yank will ALWAYS be grateful, and remember for as far as I'm concerned they died for me and me family. We honor our fallen on May 25th... and I hoist a glass for them for I count their deaths in defense of the United States just as much as I do our own.

[@andreworiez8920]

Joe Materese God had better save her... Parliament sure won't :D

[@tulbascothethird9030]

Andrew Oriez you sir, are a gentlemen.

[@matttaafe8039]

From UK god bless America for this, allies forever!

[@---wl3bi]

@@andreworiez8920 how is bombing some poor wedding party in the middle of nowhere defending your country.

[@geoffp326]

It's profoundly moving to see our boys and girls being honoured by our American allies.

[@hagamapama]

You've done your share to defend liberty, it's our turn to take the lead now, but we'll take all the help you are willing to offer

[@Hi-xu9xn]

Repent of your sins and follow Jesus Christ Almighty

[@GIGroundNPound]

And as an American Texan we are DAMNED PROUD TO DO IT SIR! Hello from across the pond! Hope ya'll are staying safe over there and Happy Holidays!

[@govtom4]

Love our British cousins. Cheers from Texas.

[@simplesimon8255]

Yea. Imagine if the Americans arrived at a British airport. They'd get run out of town and spat on. Allies my ass!

[@mraaronhd]

Red, white, and blue- whether it's the Union Jack, or the Stars and Stripes, we are family.

[@kevinmcvay3634]

thank you america from the uk hands across the water.

[@mraaronhd]

+kevin mcvay Well, thanks for founding us! :)

[@30secondstomarsMBH]

+mraaronhd Red, white and blue Our fates intertwined One old and one young But we stand side by side Through thick and through thin Through rain and through shine Though we can argue and bicker and not stand eye to eye, We share the same heritage States and Kingdoms United Flags both Red, White and Blue Family always undivided. Much love to the USA from a Brit!!! I'm going to DC and New York next week, so I can't wait to visit you guys!!! Plus I want to move out to L.A and become a US citizen, so much love from a hopefully future US Citizen too!!!! ;) :) :) :)

[@mraaronhd]

+30secondstomarsMBH Good luck to you my friend. I hope you enjoy your trip! :) And if you really enjoy history then please make sure to visit Williamsburg, Virginia and St. Augustine, Florida (St. Augustine is the oldest established town in the US and Britain also a big part in colonizing Florida). And I would also check out Ocracoke island, North Carolina and see where Blackbeard met his fate at (you might also be surprised to hear the accent of the natives there). And definitely don't miss out on West Virginia (or the Appalachian mountains in general) during autumn (or year round). The mountains are gorgeous during autumn with the land in full harvest! And hit the bourbon trail in Kentucky and try all the bourbon you can. I can go on and on, but enjoy yourself and stay safe! :)

[@30secondstomarsMBH]

mraaronhd Thanks!!! Alas, it's a 6 day packed out trip with my university, so the timetable's already set in stone, but one day, if I travel to the US for a holiday, or if I'm lucky enough to be able to live, I'll visit these places, I'll take a rain-check on the bourbon though, not a fan of alcohol!! Appalachian mountains ARE already on my list of places to go, as is Kentucky, Texas, Alabama (being a black male, the Civil Rights movement is something very interesting to me) Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit. I could go on too!!! I'm going to see my grandma and my aunty as well, Grandma's from Jamaica and Aunty's a British American, they left Birmingham (UK) to move out to New York years before I was born, so I've visited there a few times, and I'm gonna pop round for a visit. So I'm very much used to you guys!!! One thing that's surprising me though is tipping, in the UK, whilst we do tip, I've only just realised how much you guys tip. Not in cost of course, I'm not a selfish person or anything, but as a student I'm worried a bit about how much tips are going to cost. Do you think you could help me work on my budget if possible? It'd be great to get some help from an American on costs in the US. Thanks very much again for the info!!!!. :) Much love :)

[@alexevans3276]

And this is an example of why we are so close not just as allies but as brothers and sisters. Love from the UK

[@TheIceman567]

Cool I'm American and love the UK my girlfriend is British. I was there for my second trip in February and i'm going back to see her in November for my 3rd trip. That's her with me in my photo she's in Amesbury :)

[@alexevans3276]

I haven't been to the US but will soon. I would quite like to go to Austin Texas

[@TheIceman567]

Cool Well i hope you enjoy it. If I may ask do you live in England?

[@alexevans3276]

Nah, I live in Wales right next to England :)

[@TheIceman567]

Yeah I know where Wales is my girlfriend live in Amesbury not far from it. He best friends boy friend is Welsh good guy ex British army.

[@gnlout7403]

English by birth, moved to the US when I was 4. Became a proud US Marine and Persian Gulf vet. May England and America always be as one.

[@jsull2891]

the independence of the USA helped divide power. since then, though the domestic policies and partisan divides differ, we have always remained as one. In my eyes, a testimony in the power of limiting power and creating room for liberty. If only more could see this in the US and start limiting the powers of the feds and let the people of each state live as they please, we could reignite this brotherhood.

[@attackonmars5198]

You people do understand this happens to not just people across the pond, people being born in Latin America yet moving to the states without choice, yet they fight and die for your country, men yes you men and woman who love to think down of those "immigrants" remember your own people aren't from this land, we love and grow up in this country as much as your, our skin ain't your taste or our looks , but even uncle Sam doesn't look at that when calling for war

[@Scaleyback317]

@@attackonmars5198 Served alongside all religions, nationalities and yes skin colours - only once suffered any such problems considering any of those and it was swiftly dealt with. An Indian lad who just could not and would not work alongside white troops without trying to cause some sort of foment and misery when everyone else was working toward the one goal. He didn't last long and promptly tried to claim he was a victim of race discrimination. He pulled his shit once too often, got a broken nose for it and it was witnessed by a West Indian NCO who decided enough was enough and he wasn't having any more of it. The Indian lad was taken to the MO and not seen again after that. No ideas where they sent him to keep him happy and could not care less as long as it wasn't near me (or obviously the Fijian lad who finally decked him because he'd pushed his bullshit too far) A happy multi ethnic group thereafter it has to be said.

[@macman975]

🇬🇧🇺🇲🇳🇿🇦🇺🇨🇦 *BROTHERS IN ARMS*

[@Rotorhead99]

As a former British Soldier I would like to say thank you for this. I was always treated with the utmost respect by our American cousins, but it is still good to see the relationship remains strong. Thanks again.

[@billmo32]

Thank you for your service! God bless you!

[@danielfrancis6924]

Thank you for your service. God bless you from the U.S.

[@marywilliams9858]

God bless all these vets.

[@grantcheney5070]

You are family. Always welcome. Always appreciated.

[@nosamsemaj9150]

Rotorhead99 what reg lad?

[@marklayton5374]

My son Ben did two tours of Afgan. The second tour he was with the Americans and they absolutely took care of him and I’ll always be so grateful for that. He has nothing but praise for the American service people he served with. Great folk.

[@TheIceman567]

Much love back from an American an who kids are British with a British fiancée.

[@Scaleyback317]

I served as part of a 6 man British team in a US artillery/Ordnance unit in Germany in the early '70's. They were nearly all conscripts in those days and did not take their military duties overly seriously (good enough to do a job if called upon buy you would not wish to expand on that) The pros amongst them were top class people, many had Vietnam service under their belts so knew exactly how seriously wrong things could go in a matter of seconds - they were at the top of their game and a joy to work with. The conscripts were just teenagers with all the usual teenage problems of too much energy, too much time, not enough money and brains still not fully formatted. Fun and trouble in equal amounts but they gave us respect and in turn we gave them our best efforts and taught them how to drink and not get into trouble with the German Police or end up in a German hospital. There was a brigade sized British unit not that far away and interactions were many and usually on friendly terms (all the British were professionals and gave the US lads some leeway so it usually all had a happy ending).

[@smudgealdrin1512]

@@Scaleyback317 7, 21 , 22 , one of the ADSR's or a Brigade SQn.. ya handle gives it away lol.

[@Scaleyback317]

@@smudgealdrin1512 Never tried to hide it or trumpet it either mate. Much of it all just not worth commenting on so I don't. Chronologically and all in a different era so current locations of those units surviving the bean counters efforts have no relevence to anything here - 16 (plus dets), 233, 21, 30 (Though rarely ever with parent unit) , 229, 9, 10 - civvy street to work for the crown for a further 35 years. With a short break of a few years living in the US. My wife was USAF. Now retired, getting fat and as contented as a young lad born in Dorset could ever hope to be. Just hope life has been as kind to you as it has me sir.

[@rubiconyoufag]

I have a lot of respect for the way the Americans praise their veterans. Wish it were the same in the UK.

[@ianrobertson5798]

11 November and Rememberance Sunday every year here in the UK is a HUGE show of appreciation to UK vets that no other country in the world carries out you should check out the uploads and see how respect is carried out

[@rubiconyoufag]

Ian Robertson That is a very good point. But I was just saying that British troops would never get this welcome after getting off a plane in the UK.

[@iamaweasel]

rubiconyoufag Tell the people of Royal Wootton Bassett that.......

[@talboters44]

From an English woman to Bitter weeds we do love our fighting lads its just that we dont show our appreciation in quite the way the Americans do unfortunately, but you should see our nurses and doctors etc who look after the wounded.!! Its just our politicians who fail to convince !!

[@wendylivingston1751]

I am with you

[@WakiyaStar]

I'm retired U.S. Military and in my service I had the honor to serve with H.M. forces. To all fellow Americans know that HM forces are faithful and brave allies and brotherly. I have the deepest respect for them and Thank God for them, dear friends!

[@jamesevans938]

As a British person who’s a fan of the us I find this quite emotional

[@educateyou3679]

James Evans respect back from an American in England 🇺🇸🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😊

[@byronharano2391]

We love our British allies. We will never break our friendship and brotherhood of our roots and original Motherland.

[@ItalianoVeroAceHigh]

As an Australian it never ceases to amaze me just how much love and respect the public has for its service people!

[@govtom4]

We love our British cousins. Cheers from Texas.

[@simplesimon8255]

Yea, emotional because your people constantly demonize us and now you're realizing that we're not as horrible as we're portrayed. Too bad the damage has already been done. Your countrymen hate us, and we're well aware.

[@Whoami691]

*wipes tear from my eye* I wish I saw more of this. As a British patriot it warms my heart. I guess no matter how much the politicians disagree, the people will always have a special relationship. I am just so sick of seeing arrogant Americans on youtube, sometimes i forget they represent the minority, not the majority. God bless America.

[@Whoami691]

+Joe Materese Don't worry about it. The gesture was enough. :) Also, little known fact, it is only called the 'Union Jack' when displayed at sea, otherwise it is the union flag. :) We appreciate the gesture and I am sure it meant the world to those soldiers. Thank you for your support of our troops. I don't think any other 2 countries have this kind of relationship. It really is a special relationship and I am glad many Americans see it that way too.

[@DalonCole]

+Whoami691 You bet your ass they do. REAL Americans DO appreciate Patriots of ALL nations. God Bless the Queen Mate

[@Whoami691]

Stephen Coleman God Bless America. :)

[@ingurlund9657]

+Whoami691 I'm a Brit and I want to say remember there are lots of rude British idiots on youtube who call Americans stupid and are just plain embarrasing for British people. In fact I'd say there are more respectful Americans than Britons on youtube. But I'd like to assure Americans that the idiots they encounter on youtube are not the main British people. Everyone I know likes and supports the US and we are well aware of our history with you and all you've done for Europe. Videos like this are just wonderful. God bless the US.

[@iboarshock7059]

+Ingur Lund KZbin idiots... we both have more than our fair share of those - still another thing our nations have in common. Fortunately, KZbin generally keeps them busy raging away on their keyboards and off the streets, so I'm sure any visiting Brit would receive a warm friendly welcome from all our real-life Americans.

[@Lafly84]

Said it before, and I'll say it again - I saw the Union Jack in Baghdad and Kandahar, and that's all that needs to be said - US Army (Retired)

[@tulbascothethird9030]

Nothing but respect for you and your nation my friend. As a Brit, the US is the only other place I would feel at home.

[@arandomyorkshireman9678]

Rosida Andriyana maybe because it’s an English speaking country and is still similar in some aspects to britian?

[@airzulu2733]

Iam sure it's the same when our guys and girls see the stars and stripes. Best regards to America . And thank you .

[@gameram6382]

Like wise brothers in arms

[@georgeroskilly7524]

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[@duvalian]

I’m ex British Army, and I’d fight next to an American serviceman any day of the week, great guys and I have the upmost respect for them and their country. I still work with US marines even now from time to time, always a laugh a minute lol. God bless the USA 🇺🇸 ❤️🇬🇧

[@TheIceman567]

Love back from an American with a fiancée about to give birth to twin daughters first in my family to be born in Britain in over 200 years. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@duvalian]

@@TheIceman567 ❤️

[@Andrew10621]

@@TheIceman567 god bless mate, as a northern irishmsn I pray for you and your family

[@TheIceman567]

@@Andrew10621 cheers mate 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@ericweiler6571]

Andy, as an American, I'd very much like to tell you how thankful we are to have brothers like you. The UK is a country we Americans will shed blood for and you are exactly the reason why. I've had the pleasure to go to your country many times and I absolutely love you all. God save the Queen and God Bless you Andy Smith... We love you. If you ever bless us with your presence and come to USA, let me know. I'd love to have you as our guest. I'm from Seattle but I'm relocating to Vegas. You are certainly more than welcome to come pay us a visit. I LOVE THE EPL, but my favourite club is Chelsea FC!!!! (sorry if you're not a Chelsea supporter. But I am. I love them!!!) God Bless you Andy

[@grantcheney5070]

As an American, I will never forget "The Star-Spangled Banner" being played at Buckingham Palace after the tragedy of 9/11. I remember weeping at the show of solidarity displayed by our cousins across the pond. Queen Elizabeth II, herself, ordered the break of protocol. Respect and Honor are not just words. They are heart-felt sentiments of mutual love, support and friendship. Thank you. God save The Queen!

[@vintagebrew1057]

Thank You and God Bless You!

[@simplesimon8255]

They are not our cousins. Stop brown nosing and wake up! The Brits hate us, always have and always will. Fuck the so-called special relationship!

[@grantcheney5070]

@@simplesimon8255 Congratulations, sir. You've succeeded in proving to the world that you're an idiot. Well done!

[@simplesimon8255]

@@grantcheney5070 and you sir, are a brown-noser

[@gazza7uk646]

@@simplesimon8255 as a proud Brit i feel for you ,hate you? son you are a very twisted person and basically your name says it all "simple"

[@royalirishranger1931]

As a British veteran myself I am very moved to see such a generous welcome from the American people.

[@alexmcadam1126]

As a Scotsman and a British patriot, this brought a tear to my eye. God bless the Americans

[@TheIceman567]

Do you like the USA and Americans?

[@alexmcadam1126]

TheIceman567 of course, our great allies. Also love trump

[@TheIceman567]

Alex McAdam cool, I’m American and love the UK. Second, my fiancé is English and she’s pregnant with twins. The first in my family to be born In Britain in over 200 years. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@72cut87]

Married to a Scottish lassie, love the country..

[@whatareyoulookingat908]

Respect to you, Alex....wish you all the best from America. : )

[@afogwhat]

As an Enduring Freedom vet, I've always held our allies, especially the British, in high regard. The guys in this video were the ones who said they would leave their homes to go fight with us after our country was attacked, and you can see the price they paid. Showing them the best of our hospitality is the least we can do for our friends across the pond. /salute

[@frontsoldatmm]

Well said 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@Buggsy61]

From a proud Brit from across the pond I must say what a wonderful bunch of people. Thanks to the people of Dallas - God bless you all.

[@psttech4290]

I take my hats off to those people, we didn't get anything like that coming home in the uk

[@thebesttheworst2277]

@Phil Meenadz Exactly and who could blame him, the things we allowed to happen on these shores this year ... Would have had those great Men and Women who gave their lives for us, rolling in their graves. Lest We Forget

[@josephinefothergill191]

I worked with some Americans and was told that one of the reasons they welcome home their troops so respectfully goes back to the Vietnam War when their returning troops were not always treated well. They were greeted by anti war activists. Nothing wrong with being anti war; we all should be, but these troops had no choice and did their job. Looking back they realized their mistake and have more than made up for it. My dad was a Scot and fought in WWII. He admired the US because at that time they always owned up to their mistakes but like the rest of the world they are all covering up for their mistakes at the expense of true patriots.we owe a lot to all our veterans and serving soldiers.

[@GIGroundNPound]

After seeing your comment, it honestly tore me up inside. Despite not getting that when you came home, know that there are MANY people who value your service and dedication to a cause higher than yourself. Stay safe and thank you for your service!

[@BJBlaskovichGaming]

That’s not right. You should have been welcomed home with open arms. You did the job you were sent to do, and without reservation. It’s too eerily reminiscent of our soldiers coming home from Vietnam, an already stressful and traumatic situation, and being spit on, screamed at, called baby killers and all sorts of awful things. They deserved better, and so do you.

[@ollyhp]

@@BJBlaskovichGaming It's not that the British populace by large doesn't respect our army lads, they certainly do, as a nation however we tend to be reserved and maybe think the lads don't want the commotion, for instance, 75% of the British populace donate to armed forces charities, it's just a cultural thing.

[@flyboy747uk]

Thank you America from the UK

[@byronharano2391]

We love our bothers and sisters across The Pond in the United Kingdom.

[@ffff7865]

I I'm the British army and I can say America soldiers are a great bunch of guys really are, America will always have a friend they can count on with Britain

[@TheIceman567]

Like wise I'm American, I lived in the UK my girlfriend is British, The people there are great people. Her dad is ex-army , Falklands , Gulf War '91 and Bosnia '95. That's her in my pic with me in Amesbury.

[@noneoftheabove6425]

ff ff always count on limeys, fuck of your German family, cost us a lot in ww2, and your fucked up red coats, you should convert to American.

[@spazcoyle1845]

None Of The Above lol you are English ! Americans are just English people who have had their brains kicked out!

[@noneoftheabove6425]

Spaz Coyle said the Mexican

[@liamroyce5958]

None Of The Above fuck off lol war started in 1939 when did America join

[@LAPGOCHINSTRUCTOR]

As an ex serving British Soldier [ Ex Royal Engineer -Sapper] - I appreciate everything that you did for our brave wounded soldiers during their stay with you . I had the privilege to live and work in your beautiful country in the mid 1980's for a couple of years a time I will never forget as it was a wonderful time. Thank you again for treating our troops as if they were your own. Respectfully yours Richard :)

[@luckyjackson9690]

ExRE_Sapper Thank you for supporting our country! We truly appreciate and love our Allies, especially the British (secretly our favorite). we will always have your country's back!

[@carlatillman2891]

Thank you for your service. I visited The UK several times. If I saw anyone in a military uniform..I stopped to say to and thank you.

[@georgeferrier4373]

Dear Ex Dapper 😜I am George from Michigan and I U had the Honor and Privilege of working with you "Blokes" while serving in Germany as a Combat Engineer supporting "The Army of the Rhine 🇬🇧🇺🇸Ggod Bless

[@pinkunwizard]

Thankyou to our American friends for looking after our guys like that.

[@mikefromAG]

ditto brother

[@mikefromAG]

***** I ACTUALLY HAVE DONE 6 TOURS IN COMBAT. tHANKS FOR YOUR CONCERN

[@raymondweaver8526]

We take care of our one. You're our own

[@richardarichard]

bless our limey cousins. we love you boys. hope y'all had a great time in the states and thx for all you've done. god save the queen.

[@LindaTCornwall]

Thank you so much for taking care of our lads.. that was soooooooooooo moving!

[@yeoldeyoungin9745]

And God save your quite-possibly immortal queen back!

[@DavidSmith-ul4ns]

🤣 ❤️💙❤️💙 family forever 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@Ben-ez3cp]

Thank You America for your support

[@caseychandler6197]

And thank you U.K. for your constant support

[@kf5541]

Our cousins

[@attackonmars5198]

Roger Roger

[@shofpollution]

No other stronger alliance exists than that of America, Britain and Canada.

[@ampthilluk]

Don't forget the Aussies and New Zealanders.

[@grammarcommunist820]

***** it is safe to say that any country that has the colors red or blue will always be great aliies

[@mraaronhd]

I'm proud to be of Celtic/Anglo-Saxon heritage! :)

[@OFWGKTA666999]

Obese Kermit Russia.... cant come

[@ebenezer1690]

We must not forget Australia God bless them all

[@Michael-xg5gn]

As a Brit I thank the amazing people of the USA truly touching to watch!

[@simplesimon8255]

Relax. They’re just being courteous. You guys aren’t special

[@alqaeda7040]

Lol 8 years later and someone decided to be toxic

[@PortmanRd]

​@@simplesimon8255 Name suits you

[@brianmosse]

I love America and I know the mutual respect of our two nations will never die. Thanks from the UK for your love toward our boys.

[@TheIceman567]

Love back from an American with a fiancée about to give birth to twin daughters first in my family to be born in Britain in over 200 years. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@simplesimon8255]

You’re not welcome.

[@ericweiler6571]

As an American I can say this... The UK and the US are not friends. WE ARE FAMILY. Thank you to the UK for standing by us. I remember after 9/11 when they sang the US national anthem in London. I still have a tear in my eye to this day thinking about that. You Brtis, Scots, Welsh, and Northern Irish have no idea how much you mean to us

[@khulr]

Right back at you mate🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸

[@johnparry5742]

Americans treat their Veterans and Armed Forces with so much respect. Thank you for treating ours in the same way.

[@TheIceman567]

Are you British? Do you like the USA and Americans?

[@8610sarge]

I went to Snowmass village in Colorado a few years ago with Blesma (British limbless ex servicemen's association), where we met up with wounded American soldiers from the Wounded Warriors programme and spent two weeks with CAMO,, I was quite at 48 and was one of only two ex British soldiers not to have lost my leg and suffered serious injuries to the remaining leg through enemy action, I lost mine a serious RTA as I was cycling home from teaching recruits, because of this I didn't feel like I should be there, but the Americans soon put that thought out of my head, they didn't care if id lost it in action or an accident or through illness, when they found out I had served 16yrs and done 7 operational tours in Northern Ireland they made me feel very welcome and thanked me for my service, the reaction throughout the entire stay from the Americans was unbelievable, we didn't want for anything. They showed us respect wherever we went, we went to Aspen and the reaction was the same, they made us feel proud to be ex British soldiers, The veteran's in the US ore fiercely proud of there service and rightly so, its something that will stick with me till the day I die, thank you for making our stay fantastic, however they still cannot out drink us Brits, they tried to (every night lol) but failed miserably, like they once said , "you Brits are the 1st into the bar, the last out of the bar but are still up, fed and ready to roll before us in the mornings" , what can I say, work hard and play hard.

[@eddieball2500]

I WENT TO SNOWMASS VILLAGE IN COLORADO A FEW YEARS

[@carlatillman2891]

trupnk Thank you for your service...

[@rozi2089]

Glad your stay here in the states was a great one. Thank you for your service. God bless you and all the soldiers in the UK.

[@ianosborne188]

Awesome.. 😥

[@petemitchel5622]

Bloody love the yanks, my father a D day vet sword beach royal engineer guards armoured division, R force, passed away a few months ago, he had nothing but admiration for the American guys, told me a lot of great stories about them, that's how I ended up here.🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@TheIceman567]

Much love back from an American living in England with a English fiancé abs twin daughters. My uncle abs grandfather were in the war in stationed in Britain.

[@pamandrobtrust7624]

What nice thing to do for our lads and lassies who put their lives on the the line along with all the coalition brave hearts. Thank you all Americans.

[@deedonnerramone4757]

+Rob Trust We love our British Allies.

[@pamandrobtrust7624]

Thanks from us all.

[@yorkie6687]

+Rob Trust And we in turn love our American brothers and sisters, GOD BLESS AMERICA! NFSE.

[@_.9S._]

You're welcome my British comrade.

[@larryelliot7734]

+Rob Trust Isn't that what life's all about? A bit like family, except that once you've fought alongside someone, there's a bond that even family doesn't usually have.

[@ianrobertson5798]

Dear America thank you so much for this welcome to our troops it is much appreciated. I have always stated that had I not been born English I would love to have been born American. God bless UK/USA from London England

[@andreworiez8920]

Dear Great Briton thank you for answering the call after 9/11 and sending thousands of your bravest to fight by our side in defense of our country. As far as I'm concerned your chaps fought for me and my family here in the United States. After all if not for that September day your boys would of never been in Afghanistan in the first place.

[@ianrobertson5798]

Andrew Oriez And we thank you very much for you this welcome that you gave to our troops

[@dannyboy4703]

Andrew Oriez Britain* United Kingdom now...

[@danielfrancis6924]

God bless you

[@ianrobertson5798]

+Dan Miller And you also my friend.

[@anicole3804]

You have got to love Texans...what a wonderful welcome...made my eyes wet.

[@dakotaconners107]

thanks

[@rozi2089]

Texas are the best.

[@iand8365]

The bikers pulling out in front of the buses made my hair stand on end. God bless America; from a Brit.

[@jamescorrigan7814]

Don't listen to anyone correcting you on what the flag is called, call it the Union Jack, Union Flag, British Flag, The Jack...etc it's all the same... But thank you for this typically warm American welcome to our British troops, makes us realise we are allied with one of the most beautiful countries! From Portsmouth, UK

[@TheMattozzy]

I'm from Portsmouth UK too mate! Play up pompey!

[@joeymaterese8095]

What makes our country so beautiful is the fact that we Model that after the UK

[@alexanderhunt8005]

Family my friend!

[@lauriewright388]

Shame about the football team, but a proud county for the armed forces👍

[@tewkewl]

Americans welcoming the wounded warriors from it's closest cousin. can there be anything more beautiful?

[@Thatguyuknow2550]

I'm sure the British would do the same for our soldiers

[@andej1238]

+Thatguyuknow2550 We have done a couple of times :)

[@LentPanic7]

Nothing, proud to have the British as one of our closest ally.

[@mraaronhd]

Family always sticks together. There maybe fights and arguments, but at the end of the day, blood is thicker than water.

[@chrisklitou7573]

Cousin? Britain is America's Motherland

[@harryrowe1599]

So unbelievably touching. Warms my heart to see how much the US appreciates service men and women.

[@TheIceman567]

Are you British?

[@H4CK61]

Very well done Yanks im humbled. Respect to you all.

[@dannyboy4703]

H4CK61 there are a few Yanks the (American Leftists) who deep down hate US troops and our allies troops... But the Majority feel nothing but Love and Respect for the US and her Allies...

[@mktrafton7042]

Danny Boy true

[@30secondstomarsMBH]

+Danny Boy Lefists don't hate US troops. Radical people do, but please don't tar Leftism with that brush. I hate seeing people attack us as if we don't care. I have nothing but respect and admiration for troops of our allies and of ourselves (I'm a Brit). I've never met a Left winger that doesn't feel the same. We only hate war, we'd rather peace and freedom and equality and no-one, soldiers and civilians alike having to die. Don't think that because we fight to end war we hate troops. That's not true and is incredibly hurtful, especially as so many liberals have fought and sacrificed in the military.

[@cfromcass]

I have never the Honor of visiting your country. My 10+ yrs put me in our Strategic Cold War Forces with 27 mos Minot N.D. 18 mos on Guam and 5 yrs F.E. Warren AFB. We respected Canadian ROTC to our base and sometimes the Red Arrows practiced above us. We were a stationary target during the Cold War knowing I would die but knew it was an all out effort for all our countries to survive. 1984 thru 1994 were the most exciting yrs of my life. I tried to volunteer in 1990 but was declined because I had a critical job, but my roommate got to go. Have UTMOST RESPECT and LOVE for our Valued Allies.

[@byronharano2391]

Thank you!

[@andyh2460]

What a great reception for our soldiers--Thankyou America ❤👏🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@indydeek4463]

Well, you Brits ARE family. My home is like yours, and we welcome you in anytime

[@user-bh4rx8mf8g]

Thank you Texas for the welcome you gave our guys.

[@Montano76]

Anytime,anyday. From Dallas,Texas

[@gameram2158]

thank you. from Afghanistan British veteran. means alot god bless usa

[@LentPanic7]

+Neil Bradley and god save the queen!

[@TheIceman567]

+Neil Bradley As an American thank you for you service :)

[@danielfrancis6924]

+Neil Bradley thanks for your service. Nothing but respect for you all here in the U.S,

[@kingdomheartsfan300]

Being an ex British soldier living here in Usa,This is fantastic may god bless you Lads all off you.Hope we brits can do the same

[@MajorHud]

Proper respect for our galant allies, from the UK!

[@mementomori4355]

Speaking as a former British Royal Marine Commando (1997 to 2014) who served I NI, Kosovo, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan, I am absolutely astounded by the warmth that the people of the United States regard us and welcome us into their homeland. If I didn’t already have enough respect for the US, having served alongside your armed men and women, I certainly do now... and some. God bless the United States of America and the United Kingdom and all our allies.

[@TheIceman567]

Memento Mori I’m American and I love the UK. My fiancé is English and we have a baby girl on the way. Love England. Do you live in England if I may ask? 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@mementomori4355]

@@TheIceman567 I am indeed from England, along the south west coast in Plymouth. Huge congratulations on the expected arrival of your baby girl and may the future bring you all much happiness and luck. Kind regards, Jason

[@TheIceman567]

Memento Mori cool I know Plymouth I’m in Sailsbury in Wiltshire. My girl used to work at stone house she was in the RAF. And thank you for the kind regards always lived marines much more respectful than the army.

[@MikeyG1134]

2011...I was a USMC infantryman in Afghanistan myself at the time and I remember the 4th of July we just wanted to light off fireworks...or you know explosions to celebrate our independence day. Ironically and sadly a British soldier was taken by the Taliban and we opted to go on the hunt for him instead of celebrating on our forward operating base.... Unfortunately he was killed by the Taliban but they certainly paid in blood themselves that day...I'll never forget it but it felt like we made them pay a heavy price. 10 years later I regret nothing. Much love from one American warrior to our British brother's.

[@tayspuddy]

As a serving British soldier; "I am in tears"

[@SilentHotdog28]

Damn, this is amazing to watch and I'm Australian. Brothers in arms welcoming their allies wounded as heroes, it's awesome.

[@danielfrancis6924]

We would do it for your great troops of your great country too:)

[@30secondstomarsMBH]

+SilentHotdog28 Lots of love to you good old Australians!!! Might've been our rejects back in the day, ;) but you're some of the best guys and gals in the world now, couldn't be prouder to know that the UK is allied with Australia, much love to our cousins on the other side of the world. :)

[@mraaronhd]

Love to our little brothers in the Southern Hemisphere :) May the southern cross fly forever!

[@SilentHotdog28]

We have come quite far along now :D It's awesome to see all of our soldiers fighting along side each other like brothers and sisters.

[@mraaronhd]

+SilentHotdog28 well, blood is thicker than water. There maybe in-fighting (American Revolution, for example), and we may live thousands of miles apart, but at the end of the day, we Anglos stick together. :)

[@brownwarrior6867]

That would bring a tear to a glass eye that. Ex British Soldier who spent a few months out in Fort Lewis/Yakima in Feb 🥶 back in the day 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Bill-jw3ph]

Did the rainy weather remind you of the UK? I live by ft. Lewis and when I went to visit the UK I felt at home with all the dreary wet weather.

[@alexweatherburn4390]

That was a fantastic welcome from our American brothers, I have relatives in the U.S. a great and beautiful country. Thank you from a British Army veteran (Coldstream Guards).

[@TheIceman567]

cool I’m American and I love the UK. In fact I my fiancé is English and we have twins due in December. First in my family to be born in Britain in over 200 years. Do you live in England if I may ask? 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@alexweatherburn4390]

TheIceman567, Thanks for your reply, I am retired and live in the north of England and of Scottish/English heritage.

[@TheIceman567]

Alexander Weatherburn nice my girl is down south in Wiltshire 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤝🇺🇸

[@alexweatherburn4390]

TheIceman567. Nice part of England, my nephew lives in Colorado and a cousin lives in Pennsylvania, every time I have been over to the U.S. everyone has been great, I’ve driven through 11 states and my wife and I have loved our holidays over there.👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@TheIceman567]

Alexander Weatherburn I’m glad to hear the sane when I’m down in Sailsbury a very beautiful city🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@Olliebobalong]

Most of those Yankees that greeted them looked like hard-core patriots. Such a nice video

[@bospqr]

Wayne is correct Oliver...lol...however when an American is called a "Yank" by a Brit...it's ALL good...love, pride, and respect to you all, from America.

[@Olliebobalong]

I wouldn't take it too seriously. Americans call us Brits, when I myself am actually an Englishman. You wouldn't really call a Scot or Welsh British either.

[@emmawilliamsu.e.2433]

Oliver Newell The thing is they use it to describe the federal gov and such, up north- they tried to have a massive rebellion including the state of Texas shown here against America but were crushed. Britain forced the U.S. to release many illegally captured Southern diplomats and was about to go to war with the U.S. It was called the Trent Affair

[@jamieellis6069]

Emma Williams (U.E.) wow thanks - I didn't know anything about that, i'll read up on it

[@tewkewl]

***** Yes. The American Civil War was fought when the southern states (Dixie) tried to leave the US and form the Confederate States of America. They called the Northern States the Yanks. The reason for trying to leave the US was because they thought the State Government was paramount to the Federal Government in Washington. This came to a head over the issue of Slavery, which was outlawed in the North but was integral to the economy and social structure that reigned at the time in the south. The south had better soldiers and generals, but the North had endless manpower (with new european immigrants constantly arriving... especially the Irish at that particular time) and equipment. It was only a matter of time before the south lost. In a way, the same fight is being had currently in Europe where EU member states struggling because the don't want someone in brussels making decisions for their country. But unlike 1860, it is unlikely to come to blows.

[@douggreen9433]

I was fortunate enough to meet some of the U.S. wounded guys when they were in the UK. Damn , those guys had been through some real bad times , but I never met a nicer or funnier bunch of people. Spent a whole day having a laugh at Silverstone race circuit with them. I'll never forget that day.

[@bobaxe6197]

Thanks for treating our lads and lasses with the respect they deserve especially the PATRIOT GUARD from a WELSHMAN

[@TheIceman567]

You're welcome I'm American and love the UK. My girlfreind is British and we have a baby girl on the was I''ve been there twice and plan to live there i hope by the end of the decade.

[@onionanon]

As an ex-british soldier this really touched me. Thank you for treating those soldier as you would have treated your own. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. God bless America and God save the queen.

[@KyleHurd]

God bless you guys! UK is our Homeland and where we started! We are honored to stand with you guys in joy and in tragedy! You are absolutely or friends and allies! God bless great Britain and the queen!

[@educateyou3679]

Kyle Hurd agreed I’m American engaged to a British woman living in the UK

[@turnip5359]

God bless! May you live a long and prosperous life.

[@WizzardJC]

and just when i lost hope for humanity i found this, im pround to be British and proud to have friends like you all

[@TheIceman567]

floyd freeman likewise my friend from the USA. My fiancé is British. Do you live in England if I may ask? 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@WizzardJC]

@@TheIceman567 i used to live in England & was born there but now i live in Northern Ireland 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 :)

[@TheIceman567]

floyd freeman cool I’m American and love the UK. My fiancé is British. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@WizzardJC]

@@TheIceman567 Lol right back at ya, i have lots of family in Virginia and North Carolina that i Still speak to so i do Get Exposed to a little more american Culture than a lot of Brit's, like for instance we have a little more Gun Culture here in Northern Ireland than England, Like the US, all our cops Carry Guns here and Its A lot Easier to get A gun Licence than Mainland England, Also, Taco Bell Has also made it's way into my Life, I had Never Eaten a Taco till i went to it, now i think im Slightly Addicted lol XD 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@educateyou3679]

floyd freeman yeah man I love Taco Bell. Yeah my fiancé’s grandfather was from Belfast he’s buried there today he was a proud unionist and ex army. I’d love to see NI.

[@diannemanning1143]

The American people love and respect our Commonwealth allies. Very strong bond between our people. Thank you.

[@silkaverage]

erm, usa arent part of the commonwealth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Member_states_of_the_Commonwealth_of_Nations

[@tSp289]

silkaverage No, but all their best allies are.

[@paulinotou]

Their aren't many primarily English speaking countries, so the few that are tend to be very familiar with eachothers cultures.

[@chrisklitou7573]

@@silkaverage he didn't say that learn to read

[@patriotgames1000]

Those American people from the American legion are amazing people for supporting our wounded British lads . They show great hospitality , Thanks for all the support . It amazes me how closely connected your culture is with ours , Especially English Culture , I.e Your customs , manners , politeness , You have many institutions named the same as ours for example , British legion , Inland revenue etc Thanks

[@skollybob]

Superb welcome for our guys. Absolutely adore you Americans and thank you for being there. God bless the us and uk!!!

[@ericwilliams2317]

Brilliant, I love this. U.S. & U.K. soldiers looking after each other- as always. Add to them the Aussies, Kiwi's & Canadians, Christ, we've been kicking asses a long time together and are one hell of a team, always were, always will be. God bless you Yanks for looking after our guys n' girls!

[@TheIceman567]

Are you from the U.K.? I'm American and I love the U.K. My fiancé is English and we have a daughter on the way which will also be English 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@joeymaterese8095]

Ladies and Gentlemen, What you see here is the best of Britain and it is beyond an honor to have them as guest in our country..As an American I'm humbled at there presences..They fought side by side with our troops.I am in awe of there dedication dignity sacrifice and devotion...Civilians could not comprehend what it takes to be Something of this magnitude and remain humble through everything that has happened in there lives.. We salute you members of the brotherhood of these two great nations that fight as one..

[@Grenadier96]

Good on you mate. Bravo.

[@leemason5953]

Top respect to the USA for this,I didn't know this happened for foreign troops,respect!!!

[@cherylann9781]

Lee Mason It happens for our best and most loyal Allies, the Brits. We will always treat your soldiers as our own. God Bless both our great nations.

[@peterwright7403]

Thank you America for your warm welcome to our wounded veterens ,at DFW Texas 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@TheIceman567]

Peter Wright are you British do you like the USA and Americans?

[@nigeldunkley2986]

THANK YOU FOR THIS! What a wonderful Texan welcome for our Brit wounded, y'all! Deeply appreciated by this Scotsman who spent a couple of years on exchange with the 1st Cav Div in Ft Hood and in Iraq on Shield and Storm. Will never forget your friendliness and generosity. Oh and thank you for the many curious looks when I got back to the British Army with a 4x Resistol, two shit kickers a BSM and an MSMas well. Very proud of those!

[@TheIceman567]

Man ‘90-‘91? Congrats on the medals

[@stevelegends8912]

I've Travelled all over the USA down the years and i absolutely love the Country and the people. I don't ever feel like i' in a foreign country when i'm there. The USA and the UK supported by our Brothers in Australia and Canada we need to have each others backs more so now than ever. I was brought up in a very pro US family. My father telling me stories about the US service men who gave them Candy and fruit during the war yrs. My dad was 10yrs old when the Yanks showed up. He said from that day we knew the war was won. My father talked about visiting America, but never made it. He passed away when i was 15 and i swore i'd see as much of the USA as possible. Texas is on my list next.

[@TheIceman567]

Are you British?

[@octoysruskid]

God bless you and your dad. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@joshmattsonmg]

Lots of love to all of our dear friends in the UK! America is grateful for our alliance!

[@davidrenton]

as a Brit i find this incredibly touching and thank the people of America and Dallas, it I would imagine meant a lot to those Brave soldiers, these are true American's, decent , honest and brave, again thank you.

[@ichnisanchi9557]

UK & USA. BROTHERS FOREVER. The only ones who stand up when it matters.

[@peterrumsey5171]

Now these guys are the ones you go down on your Knee for......its so respectful of the American people to show such appreciation for our British troops who have fought so bravely next to our American brethren for over 100 years.....HEROS every one of them.

[@TheIceman567]

Much love to Britain from the USA my fiancé is British and just gave birth to twins today. First in my family to be born in Britain in over 200 years. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@KDTLoudMouths12]

Thank you for taking care of our boys whilst they were out there. Greatest love and respect to our brothers and sisters of America xo

[@luistaurus7036]

Thank you for your service. Respect from Portugal. 💪🇵🇹👍... ✌️🇺🇸🇬🇧👍

[@001silky3]

UK / USA Brothers that stand shoulder to shoulder. From London /UK

[@stephensmith4480]

God bless every one of those brave men and thank you America for always being by our side.

[@TheIceman567]

Thank you for being by OUR side :) God Save the Queen! From the USA :)

[@bystrengthandguilesbs6694]

I'm british, people might not believe it from outside the UK by a lot of us hate the queen. To be honest they don't do much at all apart from sit in a big house in London or Windsor surrounded by Chinese tourists.

[@lauriewright388]

There’s always one isn’t there! 😉

[@indydeek4463]

You definitely don't need to give any "thanks." We love you Brits. You're FAMILY in my opinion. My home is yours, and America will always be there if you need us!

[@stephensmith4480]

@@indydeek4463 Likewise Brother 👍😁

[@jasonfernee2401]

A big thank you for looking after our heroes while in the US.

[@indydeek4463]

You don't need to "thank us." Brits are our family and we couldn't love you more. ALWAYS welcome in our homes!

[@paulmoore4223]

What a wonderful gesture of goodwill and kindness. Thank you America. From a brit

[@AndysEdits]

really touching to watch as a Brit

[@danielhill5915]

***** pretty sure our small country once dominated half of the world ?

[@steviedfromtheflyovercount4739]

About 30 years in my parish church, I meet a very nice older gentleman form Ireland. He said he was at Dunkirk, North Africa and Normandy. A very kind person. He worked for the railroad when he came over he knew cousin. God Bless him and all British Army soldiers. My Dad was stationed with the 5th Infantry Division in England prior to D-Day; fought under Patton for awhile.. He said the British soldiers were excellent soldiers. God Bless you brave young men.

[@dsindc]

Thank you. I'm American and can assure you those ties will never be broken. I live about 5 blocks from the White House, and perhaps 10 from the British Embassy. There is a famous statue of Churchill giving his V for victory sign, his legs a bit apart. The reason, he has one foot on British soil (the embassy), and the other on American, a symbol of his background (American mother), but a metaphor for our ties. There are almost always flowers placed in front.

[@fourlamb1]

Just brothers and sisters welcoming brothers and sisters.

[@Hudson_bay_xlbully]

god bless the uk an us................................. from a family of royal marines...

[@MrIcecolddd]

We are not friends but FAMILY, you’re our cousins from across the pond who I love and respect just as much as my own country. God bless to the USA & UK, the two greatest nations on earth!

[@educateyou3679]

I'm American and love the uk my girlfriend is English. I've been there twice and am going back in November 😊🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@MrIcecolddd]

Rick whitcomb Awesome I hope you have a good time and enjoy yourselves! All the best! 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@educateyou3679]

are you from the UK?

[@MrIcecolddd]

Rick whitcomb Yeah I’m from the UK and visited the USA many times, it’s without a doubt my favourite country in the world, I just wish it was easier for us guys to move on over to your side of the Atlantic

[@educateyou3679]

The same with us. Do you live in England?

[@615jenkins]

To say that I admire the warm and generous hearted Americans who did this for our guys is an understatement. Fantastic.

[@FFEMTB08]

Welcome to America gentleman! Thank you for serving! ❤️🇺🇸

[@DokktorDeth]

I had the pleasure and privilege of serving alongside our US brothers in Germany, 1969-1972. I also visited Arlington in 1999 to pay my respects, whist doing my Ph.D. fieldwork at the State Department in D.C. Loved the Red Lion pub on K street ... :-)

[@mikydees91]

I’m 45 commando, thank you America, we you are we are , brothers x

[@educateyou3679]

Michael Mcalpine royal maines. Love the Royal Navy. I’m American and love the UK. My fiancé is British. Do you live in England if I may ask? 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@mikydees91]

Rick whitcomb yes London my friend

[@jakkuwolfinsomnia8058]

This is the true America and Britain; side-by-side, brothers-in-arms. I can't wait until I join the British RAF; it would be an honour to serve for my country and beside our neighbours across the pond.

[@davidbarlow431]

Just goes to prove that the end of the day they are all "our boys", and we are proud of every last one of them whether they serve under the union jack or the stars and stripes.

[@educateyou3679]

David Barlow are you British?

[@davidbarlow431]

+Rick whitcomb Yes

[@educateyou3679]

David Barlow cool im American and I love the UK. I’m living here in fact I’m engaged to an English woman 🇬🇧🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😊

[@BazColne]

That brought a long-lasting smile to my face.

[@fighterpilot5105]

God bless these boys...

[@52594320]

Thank you for the respect you show your British allies. It reflects very well on you.

[@kelly09480]

got to love our american brothers and sisters, total respect all the time, top people, brilliant country, thank you

[@TheIceman567]

+kelly adams And we love our British brothers and sisters :)

[@JamesonEst1780]

Love the respect shown to our British soldiers. Thank you to all those there for such a warm and respectful welcome.

[@educateyou3679]

JamesonEst1780 you’re British? Do you like the USA and Americans?

[@nathansmith5331]

American Marine here y’all are always hero’s in my book. Hope you all recover well. Semper Fi

[@paulh3438]

It’s a shame that our own heroes get appreciated more in America than in our own country, lovely show of appreciation for true heroes 👍

[@ricocarrillo1945]

You fight alongside our troops, you are now part of the family.

[@kilo-mn5md]

I'd share a foxhole in a heartbeat with my brothers from across the pond.

[@rich3371]

To show such respect to heroes from the UK makes me proud to be an American. I have to say though that it must have been pretty overwhelming to be greeted by such a crowd, especially for the soldiers with PTSD