Embedded With Special Forces in Afghanistan | Pt. 2

Coffee or Die's Marty Skovlund Jr. was given exclusive access to embed with a Special Forces team in the mountains of Afghanistan, and accompany them on a combat mission into ISIS-held territory.
These Green Beret’s fit the common tropes associated with Special Forces: beards, long-ish hair, and relaxed attitudes along with a few sleeve tattoos sprinkled in for good measure.
Although they sport ball caps and Glocks in lieu of cowboy hats and six-shooters, they are frontiersman all the same - charged with taming the Mohmand Valley.
The team operates out of COP Blackfish, an isolated outpost in the Mohmand Valley and only a short walk from where the controversial “MOAB” was dropped last year.
READ THE FULL STORY: coffeeordie.co...
Want to keep up with all the latest stories on Coffee or Die? Go to www.coffeeordie.com.
Make sure to Coffee or Die on social media:
Facebook: coffeeordiemag
Instagram: @coffeeordiemag
Twitter: @coffeeordiemag
Follow Marty Skovlund Jr.
Instagram: / martyskovlundjr
Facebook: / martyskovlundjr
Twitter: / martyskovlundjr
Are you tired of trendy coffee drinks and pretentious urban cafes? Check out the coffee specifically made for those who love America at www.blackriflecoffee.com.
Learn more about why Black Rifle Coffee Company is America's Coffee: brcc.coffee/2rg...
Follow BRCC on social media:
Instagram: / blackriflec. .
facebook: / blackrifleco. .
twitter: / blckriflecoffee
Did you know that we are on Amazon? amzn.to/2oFoBek

[@CoffeeorDie]

Check out Part 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6K2qKitlrmlars and remember to SUBSCRIBE to our channel!

[@armygreen82nd]

Laghar Juy was where I lost my team and legs. Glad to see the teams are still in the area taking care of business.

[@justbecause968]

At 7:35 that sick metal riff, who is that?

[@_inkedupANT]

What year was this? I think I was there lol

[@sharonsargent8788]

@@armygreen82nd thank you for your service from the bottom of my heart! I'm here for you!

[@busterbeagle2167]

You should have a link to episode one in the description

[@zarghamkhan441]

The local police commander, whom many in the comments section mistook for as an informant, was saying in Pashto; "Before you shoot at an American, you will have to shoot at me. Anybody who shoots at Americans, i will not spare his mother, wife, father or he himself". The translator did his job in a more subtle and "politically correct" manner. Whereas I have provided the word by word Pashto translation.

[@tundrabanks3647]

interesting

[@johnnyultor]

Badass. Middle easterners are fucking warfighters

[@himawaricopter]

Thank you for the translation.

[@sigspearthumb3249]

@@johnnyultor Pashtuns aren't Middle Eastern. They're from Central Asia.

[@scottfay3553]

thank you

[@praetorian3959]

They are absolutely brave. Imagine what the taliban could achieve if they had more advanced army equipment. O wait.. they just got handed over a complete country.

[@Drewski423]

They’ve got it now. They fought hard with what they had. Imagine now. Geez. Smh

[@zacsmith2026]

Equipment they have no idea how to use or maintain...

[@praetorian3959]

@@zacsmith2026 agreed. However, they own the people within ANA and the former military too now. If the coalition started with supplying knowledge about maintaining, they can easily keep tanks and other armored carriers. Plaines however, another story!

[@kevinklingner3098]

It's not the soldiers fault this happened. The politicians no exit strategy and no plan achieve their goals. The corruption should have been dealt with immediately it read its ugly head. Th President should have been got rid of and someone better than put in. The army issue should have been dealt with much quicker instead of being let stage on without proper equipment although it was always going to be a big ask to get everything in place. But it should have been planned for and executed from day one.

[@kevinklingner3098]

As much as anything it the bureaucrats mistakes that led to this. I BELIEVE THEY got sidelined looking up the Turkey's tail feathers and lost s out get of their end goal or never had one.

[@kcass72]

Thanks to all Veterans, from an old Army Artillery Veteran 🇺🇸

[@keithpringle3940]

You drop short lads are bound to have a few confirmed blue on blues eh?

[@FlashinthePan82]

"he said fucking send it!" *multiple 10 round bursts* love it

[@Nattleby]

It’s absolutely true that whenever green berets or spec ops patrol, sick rock music plays around them. It is generated by the badassness...only Americans can hear it.

[@justinklassen2681]

Lol dont forget JTF! As they train the seals! Canadian special forces

[@liamc1102]

Im Australian and i can hear it..

[@stuartthompson1094]

Where ever there is any special forces unit in the world just remember, they all learned from the British 👌👍

[@gypsygypsy7185]

Also a bald eagle 🦅 screams each time a operator kicks in a door... your welcome ...

[@DS-vx3wf]

America’s Afghanistan Fiasco | The Daily Show kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHbKk3yLjLx0gLM

[@joyintheworld7682]

Thanks to all soldiers who bravely and selflessly risk and even sacrifice their lives fighting for peace and to keep us civilians walk safe around. Their strength and courage is insurmountable, their enormous kindness to defend the oppressed. Soldiers are the toughest people, they’re the real heroes indeed. Superhumans. How resilient they are to keep standing firm and keep fighting despite being in the middle of the battlefield, witnessing chaotic and horrible scenes. They are are amazing. So much respect to all types of military. May God bless you all. Your work is extortionately difficult and significant. The world is grateful to you.

[@jamesparker-evans1231]

"Your work is extortionately difficult and significant. The world is grateful to you. er no the world isn't grateful and their work is insignificant as the war against the Taliban was lost by the Americans.

[@stephen4121]

The US has been fighting for peace for every year of it's existence apart from 18. In order to have peace you have to stop fighting at some point (stopping searching the world to find enemies would also be rather helpful)

[@Ken-wz9vy]

Thank you for giving us a look behind the scenes. A big thank you and God Bless to those men who fight in the valley and to all our men and women in the military.

[@joshm3297]

So thankful and send my prayers always to you guys. - US civilian

[@iidentifyasaprius7557]

I’m nobody special. A regular Marine grunt from the ‘80’s. Served in peacetime. And I’m not trying to teach anything to these highly trained gentlemen, however, we were taught to never silhouette yourself on a ridge line. It’s a snipers wet dream. The activity at 11:45 and forward made me want to comment. Great video. I wish it had been recommended sooner.

[@nateone6632]

I was gonna make fun of the airforce guy but I know how important he is I can just tell he could've done anything he wanted but he chose that job. It's amazing to see special forces teams working together

[@joegonzales5414]

The combat controller?

[@tempusnon2157]

Death and danger aside, I find this land to be quite beautiful. The colors, textures...it's truly unfortunate that it is under such circumstances.

[@hattrickjs]

I was there during this time. The mountains and valleys are amazing. The green terraces in Nangarhar and Laghman are beautiful. If it wasn't for IS and the TB I would hike all over that area. Goes for Kunar, Nuristan, Laghman, and Nangarhar

[@SS-gq1qh]

It’s good now. You can go for hike as a tourist. I did it. Went up until Nuristan. Whatever u guys did put aside, we don’t want problem with US and the world. I hope the won’t either.😊

[@Bigunk-hc2ri]

@@SS-gq1qh that’s bullshit

[@muse4clarice]

Du hast völlig recht. Nur leider leben da auch gute Menschen nicht nur die IS.

[@stephen4121]

@@Bigunk-hc2ri hardly. The Taliban didn't want a war with the US, they offered to extradite Bin Laden if the US provided any evidence that he was involved in 9/11, the US refused. The Taliban kicked ass, they have no reason to not want to move on. US harbours many people accused by many nations of involvement in terrorism. I'm sure all yanks wouldn't have a problem if those nations invaded 🙄🙄

[@trajan9199]

This man has legit one of the best jobs ever

[@adamsadventures9919]

Wish there were several more installments to this 2 part series. Badass! Enjoyed the hell out of it. Thank you.

[@jimmyoconner4941]

Thanks Coffee for bringing us this footage. Those Brave men Rock. Awesome the way our Air supports them !

[@peanutsmith1462]

I thank each and every one of you who have put your life on the line for your country especially the ones who gave everything I pray you all make it home safely to your families again thank you

[@oneshotme]

Very glad to see you blurred out their tats as well Enjoyed your video and gave it a Thumbs Up

[@MrErikonly]

the informant face shud be blurred as the conflict is ongoing.

[@sandycleverlythecleverly8083]

Pa

[@hattrickjs]

If he was recruited maybe. Probably common knowledge that he works with them. Just came from there. I don't think it is a secret he is talking to them

[@ldhsn]

you know your bad ass when you class a 500 pound bomb and a 250 pound bomb as "suppressive fire"

[@ghostshooter6242]

dude should protect those local Afghan informers identity u probably know what will happen if taliban or isis find out who was spaying on them

[@wigon]

I think they didn't because he is a Taliban member and they know it or because by the time they got around to editing the video, he might have already been dead....or they wanted him dead because he back-stabbed them. So lots of possible reasons.

[@ghostshooter6242]

@@wigon but he works with them and at the same he saw their faces maybe even gain entrance to ther camps that person must be protected at all cost otherwise he will expose camp layout defences and strength of the officers

[@wigon]

@@ghostshooter6242 Most likely the other Taliban already know his role as a liaison between them and American forces. ISIS I'm sure already knew who he was so it likely didn't matter whether or not they showed his face. As for the layout of the camp, when you're working with ANA forces, or have locals doing work at the base (which is likely to be the case), it's pretty much a given that a detailed layout of the camp will be given to the Taliban and ISIS. What makes this video unusual is that it basically shows U.S. forces and the Taliban cooperating against a mutual enemy. For many of the Taliban, ISIS is a bigger threat to them than the Americans.

[@tar5us452]

@@wigon Yep. The Taliban were not our enemy to start with, only became one because they help OBL and Al-Qaeda . They are no saints, but it seems we have no choice but to try to broker peace with them to achieve peace in the area. Trump has been attempting to do that but then they go and do some stupid shit over there and mess it up for themselves. The whole situation is really complex in the tribal areas.

[@wigon]

@@tar5us452 I don't think Trump has much to do with it, but at least he's not getting in the way. We've been trying to get out of Afghanistan since the Bush administration. The bigger problem has been that the U.S. military has been at war with itself. One one hand you have the "Hearts and Minds" officers and SF soldiers who really want to win over the Taliban to our side away from Al-Qaeda's influence. On the other hand however you have the majority of the military for whom "hearts and minds" means a 5.56mm double tap to the chest and to the brain. So basically you have had one hand of the military undermining the other hand. For example, very often in the past Special Forces and HTS (Human Terrains Systems) teams would spend months painstakingly developing relationships and alliances with tribal leaders after learning the local politics, economy, culture, religion, language, and world view. But then some new theater commander would get rotated in wanting to get some rank and kick some ass and would order an aggressive operation with conventional Army or Marine infantry units where they'd kick in doors, arrest people, and destroy all of those months (and sometimes years) of work that SF and HTS did in those areas. Finally we are seeing, out of desperation, the conventional military finally letting special operations run the show there getting themselves embedded within villages and communities. The conventional military sees Afghanistan as a lost cause. The Special Operations community sees opportunity now with the spread of ISIS, to win over the Taliban to our side and end the war. Notice on this video how many of the SF guys walk around with no body armor. That demonstrates to the locals their trust in them. So oddly enough....all these years later, we MIGHT actually be seeing what should have been done years ago.

[@709mash]

It never ceases to amaze me how awesome the M240B is!

[@wereabouttoargueaintwe4582]

Mash 709 have you seen the new gen 240? It’s insane and looks badass

[@williamgraham5675]

What 240 lol

[@kouvue1081]

Mk 48

[@amitbanerjee3719]

Amazing fight

[@timbo2552]

This is the coolest thing ever please film more of these

[@jasonjoseph3975]

Phenomenal job putting these videos together brother!

[@frankmorgan6783]

Thanks for sharing this great view of what you all did. Welcome home & God bless you !!!

[@trulyinfamous]

That part of the world is beautiful. It's unfortunate that the Middle East and surrounding regions have been a place of conflict for ages, and likely won't see lasting peace for a very long time. I hope there soon comes a day where there isn't so much fighting, but it'll take a lot of work to get to that point.

[@dannyhoughton7728]

I thought it was Ghost Recon when I saw the thumbnail

[@johnjacobs1625]

Thank you for your service gentlemen! JJ USN 75-79... VF 142 Tomcats .................. Dad was 101st and 82nd airborne in WW2.

[@robrecos6123]

airbourne nicaragua 1983 1984 paratrooper mos death from above

[@mcsheesh278]

So with absolute disregard this video shows all the people working and giving valueable information to where the enemy is without blocking out the faces of the informents?

[@MrJohnramboguy]

You say that like it isn’t already a well known fact who is who amongst those present in country. Our guys are covered, you left this video having as much knowledge about specific operators as you came with. As for the informants, you left this video with little to no information that would give you any sort of identification or location to those persons that you wouldn’t have had from any other open source.

[@DS-vx3wf]

America’s Afghanistan Fiasco | The Daily Show kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHbKk3yLjLx0gLM

[@coreysavage8584]

@@DS-vx3wf Letting one's perspective take shape in the hands of intellectually superficial millionaires in expensive suits broadcasting from big budget studio's who change money in a politicized business climate with investors and corporate advertisers who in turn change money in the political lobby .... isn't the wisest. I don't think the bias or agenda driven narratives could be more obvious. I often hear sleepwalkers singing to the tune of a drip fed informational diet... pasted together, headline here, soundbyte there, knee jerk conclusions, copy/paste judgement, rubber stamps, no investigatory integrity or discernment or introspective dissection. There are some well sold illusions out there... be mindful. Peace

[@MM-qt8gz]

Can you imagine being a new ISIS member and having to go up against green berets and a combat controller on your first day of work? Scary.

[@glockspecific7757]

Can we have some more of these, please!

[@jasonchapman9965]

Awesome video. Anyone know the song played at 9:48 ?

[@justinl5249]

Was wondering the same thing. Shazam wouldn’t find it

[@zippyde]

war what utter waste

[@roba4295]

My son said he came across a soldier from an sf unit in the airport. I'm not sure how he identified him but said he was cut tight and dressed sharp, looking for all the world like he could walk through walls rather than bother with a door. Highly impressed, my son gave him the up/down to check out his uniform and take in the sight of this impressive looking character. That's when he noticed the guys fly was down. Nothing can humanize a guy like a downed zipper!

[@satajettube]

Fantastic video , best I’ve seen . Well done

[@betsyriker4928]

Thank you for serving our country!! God bless!

[@adamthompson2451]

it's the most American thing ever to put subtitles over the dudes speaking English but not the ones speaking Pashto

[@OrangeSolaire]

Where did you get the background music for these vids?

[@tank2003ful]

You know you are a bad ass when you don't need body armor in a fire fight

[@endurofly]

The best weaponry, soldiers and top of the art military technology in the World against some mountain rebels in sandals with AK 47. And the result is ?

[@charlesvillegas2446]

Ask Pakistan why they let the taliban take refuge

[@weezyb7027]

That beat on 9:48 is so 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jasonchapman9965]

Do you know the song?

[@behindtheline40]

@@jasonchapman9965 Shazam couldn't find it :(

[@jasonchapman9965]

@@behindtheline40 I looked too

[@weezyb7027]

@@jasonchapman9965 nah I wish

[@weezyb7027]

@@behindtheline40 lmao I tried shazaming it too 😔

[@brad9336]

song at 09:55?

[@justinl5249]

Shazam couldn’t find it

[@Tengen425]

Still shazaming after 4 years,crickets!

[@joezaso-gt8cv]

Thank you for your service you guys are bad ass 🇺🇸✊🏼

[@My-Redemption]

That area was referred to by many men as the valley of death I’ve always asked myself how can such beautiful places be some the most deadly

[@falconalley7228]

I would sometimes think these special forces unit are unfortunate to be where they are and had to do, for the sake of our freedom. in constant danger and far from their families and loved ones. On the other hand these are exceptional soldiers Who loves to do what they are called to do. The adrenaline experience keeps these guys going.

[@jaycosports3356]

proud soldier once here

[@Army4Life7]

Respect from Georgia 😍🇬🇪🇺🇸

[@uma_ma2680]

These guys really playing ghost recon irl

[@basedglennuk]

Well, what a difference a couple of years makes?

[@ReallifeRedHarlow]

Makes me miss doin this stuff.

[@richardbarber6998]

Thank you

[@sharonsargent8788]

I am super proud of your bravery and courage! Thank you and I love you guys!!

[@andrewstone2896]

Gun fire and these guys just sit like they are at a picnic.. Badass

[@MrMrSaldana]

The court system should allow and make military tours an option for non violent prison sentences..like a drug dealer or maybe fraud or what ever that result in long sentences 5 yrs or more..why not ? Instead of doing 3 years in prison you could do the 3 years in military

[@mradavid]

waste of trillions of dollars and thousands of lives, should have never been there int he first place

[@justwhenyouthought6119]

The Taleban suppling safe areas and training camps to groups that fly airliners in to civilian buildings killing thousands of innocent people aside I completely agree with you.

[@MysticRiderSaugat]

Different part of the world . big respect to the brave hearts

[@guylawes]

I wish people would stop trying to put attn on themselves in the comments. "I used to do this" and "i used to do that" ......well good. Find a video about you and we'll watch it.

[@lf9108]

Some consistency with your audio would be nice

[@ChronoSerum]

This is a very realistic military film

[@FlubR]

13:22 sounds like he said "hes one shot" i play too much video games

[@isaaca9123]

Name of music used in the video please?

[@vitaliyvyntu4566]

Thank You so much

[@TheLake81]

I will never in a million years touch anything BRCC has put their name on!

[@nowaychikfila5926]

9:14 that guy sounds like rudy i know him from a documentary of the dutch commandos 0911 zulu

[@Ekstrax]

but aren't these all American special forces?

[@kevinandshannonberlied9962]

I’m a Iraq veteran and I’ll give you a fucking video five stars bro

[@saigonmidnightradio5589]

nice ear dude

[@1Rotorwing]

I grew up being a ARMY BRAT, So I was born in that shit......Never thought I would be killed..…..Was wounded, lost my R-Leg, But still...... It was the best job I ever had... Ret. Airborne, Reservation, S.D.

[@aydenn23]

Chris Miller you seem army the way you’re talking. air force brat all the way here

[@ever4437]

Thank you for your service

[@itsme2365]

I loved this!!!!! Any more?

[@user-du2of3lh1g]

man that saw is awesome but id hate to be the guy who has to carry it and all that ammo lol hopefully one day the military will get caseless ammo figured out just imagine the weight it will take off it will be a huge help and be able to carry alot more ammo if needed!

[@Taintlessdisc]

When theres a confirmed casualty so the airforce mag dumps before leaving.

[@thomasboston1887]

what strikes me as ODD is they don't wear camouflage and they move well across the terrain

[@plattigus5580]

If I'm shooting as a sitting duck on a ridge I'd at least pile some rocks in front of me for sniper cover

[@propers8896]

Gus Rolls position would totally look obvious🤔 definitely a dead man

[@spacecoastbonsai1421]

No Proper there were rocks everywhere lol

[@victornikora2857]

The same beautiful blue sky from my back lawn!

[@lrdmiddlefinger]

Embedded & uninvited

[@Big-Show1]

There's something baller about sitting up on a ridge line and sending freedom pills down to the bad guys below.

[@MrRam7269]

This isn't a war that THE us needs to be in , YA be safe and keep up the great work . Come home safe .

[@Josh-hr5mc]

How much does terrain denial actually do in Afghanistan. Seems like a waste of ordinance in my opinion. Save the bombs for ISIS, Taliban guys themselves

[@hattrickjs]

Plenty of ordinance. TDFs are essential for keeping ISIS and TB from encroaching. Worked with these guys fro OCT 19 to APR 20

[@ecchol5123]

"He said fucking send it"

[@tommysimmons5266]

We as a Free country have no idea until it’s too late to realize that kids are trained in war tactics. This is said in 2 events that killed Americans in 2005 and 2011. 15 year old took down two helicopters

[@johnathanbuckner4450]

The way I see it is if someone hid an IED in the valley somewhere then there no longer a civilian. They can get it to

[@esco5593]

Agreed, once you take an action to deliberately stop the opposing forces, like picking up a weapon, you become a soldier. The problem is, the people we're fighting all look almost exactly the same, and it's hard to tell who is who. Not to mention, they are also taking refuge in cities and towns because they KNOW we aren't allowed to hit civilian targets

[@danielrobinson3079]

Still waiting for a Ghost Recon Afghanistan. Like wild lands.

[@MoonQueen-f8x]

Good show

[@ricocaswell3030]

This video makes me wanna re-enlist, drag my 30 yr old body around the PFA 🤘 love it

[@Highguy-xu9pi]

Thought this was black rifle coffee💀

[@BASE5NYC]

Thanks Got for air support.

[@Spite_Boy]

"he said fuckin send it" LMAOO

[@x-_-x8180]

this just shows my dream job in every single way

[@irockuroll60]

ಠ_ಠ What’s holding you back? You think these guys say on their mom’s couch dreaming or took action and joined the service?

[@vondada9225]

irockuroll60 might be in school still or his enlistment is pending

[@MyNameIsZehn]

Von Graal true, my father was a sniper and something I always wanted to do. But I was born with heart issues that prevented me from enlisting. I tried 3 times for army and once for navy, denied every single time. Maybe for the best for other soldiers, but I wish. At least I’m in LE now though.

[@vondada9225]

Bear NYG nice 👍 at least you tried, be proud of that

[@x-_-x8180]

irockuroll60 i am in School :/

[@justintime41776]

Never seen these vids before. They're great.

[@christianrobinson4227]

10:57 is that Buck Rogers?

[@InFamousAlex209]

8:47 is that Halsey in the background?! These guys are a whole different level of bad ass.

[@jrg3213]

keep it strong fellows. You're service and sacrifice could nor be properly payed in a million lives. You're fighting for the world and not for only America.

[@jrg3213]

@Dylan Falt-Brown that's not entirely their fault is it? They are fighting for the government that SHOULD be the ultimate representative of the people. The government not being that it's not their fault, it's everyone's fault. They are still fighting for something they believe it's right and not just for "the government".

[@OmarSanchez-mp1gp]

ODA with Merrell with Vibram hell yeah

[@aardvark2641]

They fought for nothing

[@d.g.2896]

If there is ever peace there, it looks like great hiking

[@dylanleamananderson7811]

This is incredible

[@carolineschott5536]

I like the Coffee or Die footage

[@militaryarmy6298]

Hello my dear how are you doing and where are you from?

[@zach_blackburn]

How do you not grab a gun and start fighting yourself. As a fellow camera man, that one would be a hard one to sit back and watch. Incredible footage though!

[@hamzabinyasseen9607]

Those people were dismembered alive then slaughtered like sheeps, but they will never ever tell you that in the news, nor admit it

[@ВладимирДа-ф9к]

Привет из России!Позиция на горе просто идеальная ,хорошее видео.

[@JW-fz9zv]

This work is very important but foreign internal defense seems very frustrating

[@Army4Life7]

navy seal?

[@richardbjuhr6356]

Green Berets

[@matthewgillespie2835]

Special forces refers to green berets, the two are used inter changeably

[@userWCFL]

No

[@jaredspriggs1577]

No those r ARMY RANGERS 75 RANGER REG 2ND BN

[@jaredspriggs1577]

AND FYI.. DONT CALL THEM S.F THEYRE CALLED S.O. AKA SPECIAL OPERATIONS

[@fahhcue850]

At 10:00 minutes in, what’s the name of that song!?!?.. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@bassassassinnn7459]

Anyone else try and rub the dirt off their screen?

[@cameronbutler4094]

I did a couple times. Lol

[@georgia3596]

Hell yeah