CS#74: Special Forces | Green Beret | Ranger | Sniper | MOH Museum Foundation | Darrell Utt

[@davecrawford213]

Really glad I found this! Darrell was my squad leader in Cco 3/187 as he briefly mentions at about 39:00 mark. He was and I’m sure still is, an outstanding leader. And he was totally right about the Sinai rotation. Nothing to do but run and ruck in our down time. We all made super gains during that rotation as far as physically. “ beach” volleyball games almost daily out at the remote site. Ironically, 11 years later if be a mortar PSG , playing “ beach” volleyball at a nice semi- remote OP in Anbar. I can honestly say out of all the squad leaders I had from the time I was a baby grunt till I was a SL in the 82 nd Abn, Darrell was the best. What he didn’t discuss is out original SL had to be evac’ed back to conus due to a family issue, and big Darrell took over the squad as a pretty junior E-5. In fact , he was the lowest ranking leader to run a remote site in the Sinai the time . He took a lot of grief from the COC for dumb shit out of his span of control, but always took care of his men foremost. Sounds corny, but he epitomized “ Be, Know, Do” and the NCO creed. I’m very happy to see that he had a very successful career in SOF. Big fat salute to you boss!

[@thewholenesshome]

The story of the team going to get the Iraqi brother is the most Green Beret thing I’ve heard in a long time. We hear a lot of violent stories which are certainly worthy of telling and interesting but not nearly as many of overall group character outside of their own teams. My husband is 16 years in, a Scout Sniper, always wanted to go Green Beret but we were blessed with a few little ones so he selflessly chose not to go after that dream. His best friend SSG. Aaron Butler who he’d served with since the beginning and he planned to go SF with did and was KIA in 2017 in Afghanistan. There is just an absolute humility and genuine nature out of Green Berets that is so different from the rest of the military and this interview shows it to a T. Thank you so much for sharing your story Sir and also thank you for this platform.

[@darrellutt]

Appreciate the feedback! Stay tuned for Round 2 and another exciting announcement. Coming Soon!

[@kpitone]

My days are better with Combat Story

[@darrellutt]

I hope you enjoyed this podcast! Ryan Fugit is a great host!!!!!!

[@timalexander7758]

Brother, NEVER apologize for your upbringing! Screw PETA! Thank you for what you’ve done!!!!

[@darrellutt]

Appreciate the comments Tim! I hope you enjoyed the podcast! I'm WEST VIRGINIA proud brother!

[@C-24-Brandan]

Man, you get some exceptional guests Ryan! Really makes for in my opinion the best war/veteran/military and OGA stories and interviews by people who have done amazing things to keep our country safe! Thank you for taking the time to put out such a high quality product for us to enjoy, learn from and pay our respects too!

[@chrisculley3756]

I think I say the same thing to him every time. I go how in the h*** do you get these just amazing pipe hitters, then generally speaking I think get the best interview out of them than any other podcast that I really listen to. that speaks to these types of guys.. RLTW 3/75

[@ooainaught]

I love the chill, humble tone he sets.

[@darrellutt]

Thanks for the great feedback C-Brandan! Let's run it back and do Part 2!

[@cavscout2285]

Hello Ryan my name is Matt Keller and I’m a huge fan of the podcast! I thought I would share this story with you about your conversation with Darrell Utt. For starters I couldn’t believe it when I heard my hometown of Huntington, WV while listening and it literally made me stop in my tracks. So I work in a liquor store where there’s a older man in his 90s that comes in and gets a bottle of Jack Daniels along with some dip. I always noticed his 101st and SF pins he wore on his hat and being the veteran I am I would always think about his story. Even in my limited cavalry scout brain capacity I was able to realize that the old man was none other than Coach Thornburg from Mr. Utt’s story. Although he tends to have a get out of my way attitude I cannot wait to ask him if he remembers Mr. Utt and maybe finding out he was one of the reasons for a storied military career could make a old vets day. Thank you for your time and thank you for bringing these humble stories into the light! 🇺🇸

[@deepbludude4697]

The old dudes have some amazing stories if you can get em too talk.

[@darrellutt]

Matt, I'm so glad you enjoyed the podcast and I hope that I'm representing Huntington, WV in a positive light. WEST VIRGINA PROUD! I would love to reconnect with Coach Thornburg. I talk about him a lot on all of my podcasts (or most of my podcasts). Appreciate your comments and feedback.

[@darrellutt]

@@deepbludude4697 , they sure do! I just attended a function with a WWII Vet from Iwo Jima. What a hero!

[@sumthing5382]

Always loved the deck of cards. It always had that early 2000s and 90s feel of most wanted pictures.

[@darrellutt]

@sumthing5382, agreed! Wish I would've kept a few of the decks!

[@josephfranzen5626]

Absolutely incredible guest. I spent my entire career at Bragg with the 82nd 1st/504th and I can honestly say most SF guys I came across are similarly humble and professional individuals.

[@darrellutt]

Appreciate these comments deeply Joseph Franzen. Very humbled to read these comments. I'm so glad you enjoyed the podcast.

[@yooniqe85]

Hey Ryan, I don't know if you've had Chad Hennings on before, but he was a Defensive Tackle in the NFL and won 3 Championships with the Dallas Cowboys, on top of that he also flew 45 combat missions as an A10 pilot and I think he's in real estate now. I think he could be an incredible guest

[@MrCashewkitty]

I remember him. Had no idea he served!

[@sproutsisters5398]

That dude is a certified American STUD

[@user-up1us9jf1o]

I’m going to go out on a limb and say anyone offended by trapping isn’t watching this entire channel. Then again these days people go out of their way to be offended so what do I know.

[@darrellutt]

Hope you enjoyed the podcast T! Thanks for your comments!

[@mattjack3983]

I know this comment over a year old, but you tell no lies. And after more than a year, things aren't much better either! People will quite literally search for any little thing that they can find to get all bent out of shape and offended. And even if they personally aren't offended, they will be offended that someone else, somewhere in the world, might be offended. Offended on behalf of others. The Crybaby Generation.

[@rustybaldwin4851]

Amen !

[@dericspencer5728]

Imagine dying on some stupidly named op. "We regret to inform you that your loved one was lost on operation Nutsack Strangler."

[@darrellutt]

Tragic, right? I hope you enjoyed the podcast Deric!

[@terrenceb.9860]

It just keeps getting better Ryan! Thanks

[@darrellutt]

Glad you enjoyed the podcast Terrence. Almost 50K views!

[@BIGMANbrokmills]

"Coach" is the man! I'm proud member of the Hilltop Sportsmans Club with him. Graduated from Marshall University. Go Herd! Excellent interview.

[@darrellutt]

Brok, thanks for your feedback. Please share the good word (and link)! Go Herd!

[@BIGMANbrokmills]

I showed this to Coach, a couple years ago. I hope he reached out to you. ​@darrellutt

[@benjaminwalker6247]

West by God!!! Great Story. I grew up in Salt Rock, 20 years USAF AMMO. Thank you for continuing to serve.

[@Ayerborne]

Great podcast Ryan. Thank you for bringing these badasses on to talk about their experience. Incorporating the pictures like you have is a great addition. Keep up the good work sir.

[@darrellutt]

Thank you for the comments! I'm so glad you enjoyed the show!

[@Knate1104]

Ryan, you do an outstanding job bringing us the best men and women our country has to offer. Blending patriotism with valuable insights we can use in our daily lives, this has to be the most underrated channel on KZbin.

[@darrellutt]

AGREED 1,000,000% Knate! I hope you enjoyed this podcast. Ryan Fugit is a Pro's Pro! He makes this look really easy but he does a ton of research!

[@jamieminton172]

I really enjoy these interviews. I have a minute or two on you young bucks. I thank your families for putting up with your service. Some things take me way back. Smells are probably the one that brings me to a halt. phrases do it too. Fake it till ya make it, suck it up, Loud and Proud and Large and In Charge and I truly remember being nine foot tall and bullet proof. I remember the day I realized that I was only seven foot tall and bullet resistant! Then one day I woke up six foot two inche tall and freaking MORTAL! I am still Loud and proud but only until your out of ear shot... Then I have to rest for a bit. LMAO

[@darrellutt]

Thanks for the feedback Jamie! I hope you enjoyed the podcast.

[@tonykeast9966]

Jeez... this is up there in the top combat story interviews. I've lost count of how many are in that category, but it's like half a dozen. What a dude, this podcast had absolutely everything in it, next level homosapian stuff. Time flew by! I'm excited with the heads up about who's lined up for the future content, MOH wise. Thanks guys.

[@darrellutt]

Thanks for the feedback Tony. I'm so happy that you enjoyed this episode. Let's run this back man! Part 2!

[@wvbigmomma]

I am so proud to call Darrell a lifelong friend! (We grew up together in our hometown) His story is truly amazing! There is no way I can thank him enough for his service and for continuing to support my classroom. One of the absolute best humans on this planet.

[@darrellutt]

Thank you so much Stacy!!!!! Appreciate you!!!!

[@DEXImagingCopyCenter-nj5nc]

A genuine great man. Not all have the devotion to service that this man has. You can't fake it and he clearly doesn't have to

[@guillenrey830]

All 5 years of my army life was at Polk I missed out bad hahaha... Great Interview Ryan

[@darrellutt]

Thanks for your service Rey! I hope you enjoyed the podcast.

[@armandoleon4181]

Awesome D! Really enjoyed this story. Darrell is the real deal.

[@darrellutt]

Thanks brother! Appreciate the comments!

[@jimw966]

I entered the army in 1990 as well and COHORT was a big deal back then. I passed on 3 years at Ft Ord when I joined in favor of the 2 year option. One of our platoons from training was headed to Hawaii together. I also missed the Gulf War with the 4th ID at fort Carson. It was a BIG army back then and only about half deployed to Desert Storm. Different times.

[@jlapp]

I entered in 1990 as well, my basic cohort was all RIP contract guys. We lost about half of them when Iraq invaded Kuwait... I still don't get that. Anyway 2/75th just sat around and watched the war unfold on TV like everyone else. It was very disappointing. I also remember when all the 7th ID guys all came up to Ft Lewis, they were pretty depressed about that. haha

[@darrellutt]

Appreciate your service Jim W. I hope you enjoyed the podcast!

[@odan7564]

Ryan, I love your show, I have mad respect for everyone you bring on, and every service member as a result of these stories… thank you all for being hero’s of the Republic, let us fight off the enemy behind our gates.

[@darrellutt]

Thanks for the comments ODan75! I'm so happy you enjoyed the podcast. Ryan Fugit runs an amazing podcast.

[@georgecoull1883]

Information from a CIA guy and a savage war story! How can I not watch till the end

[@darrellutt]

Thanks for the feedback George! Ryan Fugit is a BEAST! A pro's pro. I hope you loved the podcast and please let Ryan know if you want to hear Part 2 to this story! We only scratched the surface on this one!

[@to8860]

One of your best guests!!

[@darrellutt]

Thank you T O. Means a lot to me!!!! Let's run it back!

[@JHillNC]

Excellent episode! I enjoyed all of it, and I get the feeling there's plenty more that Mr. Utt could share in a second episode! Please bring him back for another round. Thank you, as always.

[@darrellutt]

Thank you J Hill. I'm so glad you enjoyed this episode. The plan is to do round 2 with Ryan Fugit at some point in the near future! Please stay tuned!!!!

[@kevinmurphy8727]

Best interview by far. He’s a great story teller. What a damn bad ass

[@darrellutt]

Thank you Kevin Murphy. Very humbled to read your comments. I'm so glad you enjoyed this episode. I was fortunate to be on a great team!

[@ericallison7934]

There’s gotta be a part 2 !

[@darrellutt]

Thank you Eric! Yes, let's do a part 2! Let's run this back!

[@stevenmartin-ot3ef]

Ryan love the show watch it everyday

[@darrellutt]

@stevenmartin-ot3ef, glad you enjoy the show! Stay tuned for a great 2024!

[@thomasdiesel]

All these interviews are great, I usually listen to them on way to work and way from work. This episode I couldn't stop listening till it was over bravo.

[@darrellutt]

Thank you Jesse! I'm so glad you enjoyed this podcast. It's almost at 50K views. Amazing.

[@marks2920]

Each interview tops the previous. Well done Ryan and Combat Story. My thanks for what you and your guests do, and, have done. My personal Saturday/Noon go-to site. Even we old “Cold Warriors” from the 80s-90s enjoy this channel and look forward each week to new episodes. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@darrellutt]

Thank you Mark! Appreciate the comments and feedback. Ryan Fugit is a pro's pro! He makes this look really easy. Let's do Part 2!

[@JP1-506]

7th ID after Panama, had a BN CSM in the 101st that would wear his combat patch from that occasionally. Awesome Interview!

[@darrellutt]

JP, I'm so glad you enjoyed this podcast. Ryan Fugit is a pro, man.

[@davidgleinbach7316]

YOU TWO SHOULD CREATE A SCREEN PLAY BASED ON THESE EXPERIANCES AND SHOP 8T AROUND TO NETFLIX OR PRIME VIDIO. IT WOULD BE PHENOMENAL, MY MINDS EYE IS ALREDY DIRECTING IT ADDING CONTINUITY ETC. GREAT SHOW, GOD BLESS.🔱⭐

[@rustyshackleford3524]

Thank you for your service. You represent Westmoreland well. You represent your country well. I appreciate all that you’ve done and are continuing to do.

[@darrellutt]

@rustyshackleford3524, appreciate that! Means a great deal to me. It was my pleasure.

[@rustyshackleford3524]

@@darrellutt - rusty shackleford aka mark delancy. Didn’t realize how it posted til just now.

[@darrellutt]

@@rustyshackleford3524 , Hey Mark! Great to hear from you man! So glad you enjoyed the podcast. I heard from another great friend that this podcast has been making its way around Huntington! That's great stuff! Hope to be back there soon.

[@timalexander7758]

I would SO Wear and “Operation Ugly Baby” t-shirt!!!!!

[@darrellutt]

If you find one, please let me know. I 'may' wear one working out or something. Hahahaha! I hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please spread the word (and link)!

[@toynazi]

Hes very correct. Huntington is pretty much in a river valley. Camp Dawson is way up north and the mountains there are a whole different ballgame. So cool to know he is from Huntington originally.I grew up in Charleston about 40 miles from where he comes from. Never forget where you come from.

[@darrellutt]

Thanks Keith. I hope you enjoyed the podcast and I hope I made West Virginia proud! We should connect on LinkedIn. May be up and running on new social media platforms soon.

[@rodgerbennett3170]

Awesome stories. Miss you D! Need to get together next time your home.

[@josephserna8291]

What up D! You are an American badass. Serna

[@andrewmartin8816]

another amazing story sir. how about doing interviews with more than one person so they can feed of each other i think these stories will be crazy

[@darrellutt]

Thanks for your comments Andrew! This would be cool! Let's run it back!

[@F3PIZZA]

INTEL NERDS…. House C3 Subcommittee is having an open hearing on UAP/UFOs on May 17th. It should be more insight into the recently established…just wow on this one… “Aerial Object Identification Management and Synchronization Group”, or AOIMSG. First hearing of its kind in 50 years! Edit: Gallagher might’ve been the MVP for that one, and he isn’t even on the C3 subcommittee.

[@charlescotton529]

Great interview I was in Sadr City 2004

[@darrellutt]

Charles, thanks for your service. That was a tough place to be. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the podcast.

[@italianfoodmadefromthehear8729]

Which ODA was Darrell in? I worked with 166 down in Al Kut in 2007. I have too many Happy to be alive days to count.

[@darrellutt]

I hope you enjoyed the podcast! I was on ODA 043. In 2007, we did the ISOF RECCE mission and serviced targets all over the country of Iraq. That's a whole DIFFERENT story/podcast!!! Thank you for your service to our great country.

[@skipmooney5732]

I needed to come back and admit Darrell misted both my eyes a couple times. Good Man , you too Ryan

[@darrellutt]

Appreciate the feedback Skip. I'm glad you enjoyed the podcast. I have so much gratitude that this episode has been viewed almost 50K times! Crazy!

[@dillonmiddleton5407]

Awesome episode. What you said about Ryan Hendrickson is amazing and what he is doing in Ukraine is awesome.

[@darrellutt]

Dillon, I'm fired up that you enjoyed the podcast. Yes, agreed, Ryan Hendrickson is a Patriot and doing great things for our country.

[@mikegoodwin5678]

Great show

[@darrellutt]

Appreciate the feedback Mike! Glad you enjoyed the podcast.

[@sawyerwelch8391]

Sounds like you have to get Josh Brandon OF THE 101ST on the pod next. We need to hear about that 7-hour firefight!!!!

[@darrellutt]

Right! I hope you enjoyed the podcast Sawyer! Josh and the 101st guys were fighting it out every day. I have so much respect for those guys.

[@skoolerb8779]

Amazing stories! 🇺🇸

[@darrellutt]

Thanks for the feedback Skooler! Ryan Fugit is a pro's pro!

[@robertjennett1140]

Another great one

[@darrellutt]

Robert, thank you so much. Ryan Fugit is a pro. He makes this all look very easy but I've learned there is a lot more that goes into these podcasts. I'm so glad you enjoyed the podcast.

[@nategeo91]

Shock and awe baby, shock and awe

[@darrellutt]

Thanks @nathanpierce5279! Hope you enjoyed the podcast! Ryan Fugit does a great job on Combat Story!

[@alpangu6170]

Group number #1.

[@darrellutt]

I hope you enjoyed the podcast!

[@magalengo]

O.G. Trappin’

[@MrCashewkitty]

I would love to hear Slab's take on the Alone at Dawn book and situation. Did he have any part in the Navy's despicable actions in blocking Chappy's MOH??? How about NSW's seemingly God awful decision making and leadership throughout the GWOT?

[@kenwarren4441]

That’s what my dad told me. As far as I know I had the highest asvab score in my high school. Was confused why all my buddies were getting recruited and I wasn’t.

[@kenwarren4441]

I was athletic, wrestled. Grew up on farm. Maybe they called when I wasn’t home and my mom said something like he doesn’t live here idk

[@ryanshumway8516]

Definitely not the same definition of “Trapping” today hahah

[@darrellutt]

@ryanshumway8516, for sure! Hope you enjoyed the podcast!

[@skipmooney5732]

Good Man

[@darrellutt]

Thanks again, Skip!

[@mikegoodwin5678]

Good luck in your future endeavors sir. I have to admit of the tier one teams I am totally biased towards the Green Berets and their mission. To much Barry Sadler and John Wayne as a kid I guess. That and I always have felt bad for the indigenous forces we train and leave behind.

[@darrellutt]

Thanks for the well wishes and comments Mike! Much appreciated! I hope you enjoyed the podcast. Ryan Fugit is a pro's pro!

[@DaleKallio]

Noone can describe the powers of Green Lantern! 😊.. beret?

[@jasonwagoner3201]

So siiick

[@docstockandbarrel]

Draw 2 probably thought he'd get the treatment he'd been giving.

[@darrellutt]

@docstockandbarrel, appreciate the comment! Hope you enjoyed the podcast. Stay tuned, have a lot more stories coming out over the next few months.

[@docstockandbarrel]

I'm not a vet but have a lot of respect for y'all. Working on a novel and these podcasts are a super reference. Thank you for your service and your story.

[@tomjones9935]

We shot coyotes in high school in the ‘70s for the pelts in the winter… at the zenith we were getting $85.00 each for them.

[@ClintonCaraway]

It's a shame that people have to say they are sorry for hunting and trapping. If the world went to hell tomorrow it's the people who can still skin a buck and run a trap line who would be surviving..... pun intended!!

[@deepbludude4697]

Exactly!

[@darrellutt]

Appreciate the comments Clinton. I hope you enjoyed the podcast. My comment was said in jest. Yes sir, I agree with you - we've gotten away from all of those 'skills.'

[@robwilson4948]

Darryl did I put you through jump school ?

[@darrellutt]

@robwilson4948, hope you liked the podcast! Not for sure man. Just pulled up my Airborne graduation photo - I was 1st 507th, Charlie Co, 3rd PLT, Class 11-97 (February 1997). Was that you? If so, thank you!!!!

[@redbluehot]

Was he part of ODA391???

[@darrellutt]

Thanks for the comment! No, I was a 10th GRP guy. ODA 041 for the initial invasion. ODA 043 for the Baghdad 2006 Rotation. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement about the 2006 rotation at Camp Apache!

[@davewylie654]

How many men have fallen to the honey pot?? You could say a million bucks was in a suitcase in the park and nada...but a woman..gotcha

[@darrellutt]

Yes Dave, the honey pot is still a powerful tool! I hope you enjoyed the podcast.

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

Métis up here and without trapping we would not been able to survive-No welfare up here!

[@curtisdavis7164]

I mean 200-500 feet is ak range

[@stevenmartin-ot3ef]

Hey everyone im not in the military but im the military biggest cheerleader all jokes aside me and my son are big in to military and i was wondering could any service members send me any gear or pics or anything like that puting together something for my 12 year old son turning 13 the 18th hit me up

[@CptJET-he8nc]

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[@darrellutt]

Hope you enjoyed the podcast Cpt. JET!

[@DeplorableBitterClinger]

Nothing wrong with trapping.

[@darrellutt]

@westely7815, I'm with ya! I said that in jest. Hope you enjoyed the episode. Ryan Fugit does a heckuva job on Combat Story! If you enjoyed any of my stories, please stay tuned!