Marine Special Operator (MARSOC) & Rifleman | Losing Marines in Combat | Founder | Mike Bloch

[@Molly_Belle]

I’m an Afghanistan veteran and every time the VA gives me a prescription it has bad side effects. Thank you, for your service. 🙏🏼 I hope for a great future.

[@charlesjefferson698]

God bless you and your family Mike….. God bless us all. India 3/5 Squad leader 67-68 Vietnam.😢 Rah

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🏆🤗🙏🇺🇲 God Bless Mike and his family and prayers for his recovery and well being and hopes he'll get an understanding and compassionate judge/jury 🛐🎖️ Thank you for sharing

[@teresamartin8344]

I'm deeply grateful for you and to you. I'm praying for you and all the others in similar situations.

[@ReillyWilde]

Veterans need more than prayers. Legal justice for veterans is in the hands of the legal system which doesn’t understand the combat experiences that changed their lives forever. Citizens need to vote for people who will help veterans like this one. Veterans are entitled to competent legal representation & veteran culturally competent mental health care. Americans have a duty to serve protect our warriors who served our country with dignity & honor. I proudly serve those who served who are justice involved veterans. Veteran mental health & step down support is crucial to bringing our heroes all the way home. 🇺🇸

[@uapinc5550]

Thank you for sharing Mike's story!

[@patrickservice5172]

Love you Mike, thank you so much for your sacrifice!!!

[@jakebroz9116]

I sincerely hope his case gets thrown out the window, not just because he's an American hero but also because he was being prescribed the drug WAY longer than allowed/recommended. Thank you for your service Mike.

[@JohnnyD-u7]

Thank you.🇺🇸🦅

[@davewylie654]

Ryan the question you asked about whether it was an accumulation or a single event that sparked the trauma was a great one! I struggled for years until one day I realized it was one event and not all of them! When I was able to come to peace with that day things got better for me. That's a question we all need to be asking. Mike God Bless you brother and my family is praying for your positive outcome from this absolute bullshit deal. Jay sits in Valhalla standing watch brother and we will all he together someday

[@MrCobb-rq8iv]

This would not happen under Trumps watch; WTF have we done.

[@davewylie654]

Letter written to Gov Cooper and I pray this comes to some resolution

[@gonzomlynarczyk6446]

These moments are amazing. Quick tip, date and time everything on screen. Helps with linear aptitude

[@erikipf]

That’s huge. I wish content providers would focus on that.

[@steviewondar3456]

I looked for the disposition of Mike's court case and couldnt find anything after court. I sincerely hope they opted for VA medical court. We owe these service members support after service.

[@Guardian0313]

Thank you for your service and good luck with the trial

[@wbcarter2]

Thank you for your service sir!

[@MichaelEhline]

I am a lawyer and I help vets pro bono. Does he have counsel? I was unable to watch the entire video yet but I want to help him find counsel and make sure he is protected.

[@johnmulhern8822]

Awesome story I’m praying for you Mike

[@terrenceb.9860]

He looks and his mannerisms remind me a little bit of Sgt. Maj. Kyle Lamb. Great interview!

[@Usmc03556]

0311, 2/5, your testimony was very impressive brother, hopefully all goes well with the civilian issues.. semper Fidelis brother

[@no8865]

In 2003, as a Seabee I was on a plane to Iraq on advanced party with a 18 year old from 1st LAV Bn. He was weeks out of bootcamp.

[@davefellhoelter1343]

How do I GET "INTO!" the Seebees? Gramps was an officer WWII "I Am" a Retired Journeyman of MULTIPAL TRADES! all in the world of SEABEE's Waste, Potable Water, Sanitary Waste, Energy, Back up Powers, Haz Locations, Transport, Rail, Horbor, and Air?

[@erikipf]

@@davefellhoelter1343you go to a recruiter and sign up! You commented 6 months ago. Have you moved forward with the idea at all? Most jobs, I imagine SeaBees also, is just ASVAB (Military entrance exam test) test score. You just need to score high enough. Then pick it, and hopefully the Navy will assign you to it. There are guaranteed contracts in some branches under certain conditions. Ask a recruiter.

[@Dan-qp1el]

I have written my representative Mike Findstat and asked for help. I've urged others to do the same. Best wishes Mike.

[@chrisrichter7830]

Ryan, do you have any updates to Mikes case? I just watched this episode today, sorry for being so far behind the curve for both of you. I would’ve loved to have helped spread the word on this… Time for me to get busy looking for some news sources and see what is going on….

[@slayer6936]

I know the medications they had me own totally had me F up they had me on morphine and a break through pain killer and 2 anti depression medications and I came so close to getting in trouble from law enforcement because of how the effects of those medications caused major anger issues. Once I finally got off them life got better. But I had to move to the mtns to find peace with myself and life. I hope we here how things ended up with his case.

[@charlesl5226]

It’s a weird transformation that those of us who got stationed at TBS after a line company go through mentally.

[@garyjohnstone6422]

Politician`s own sons must be sent to war zones on the front line to learn what they go through. What they recommend as to how soldiers must be treated on return would help.

[@mikehill4776]

The politicians themselves need to be sent to war zones. They start it they support it. Well then they need to do their due diligence and man up. None of this in the rear with the gear sh|t.

[@no8865]

Trump and his sons all served honorably in combat.

[@ReillyWilde]

@@no8865 Incorrect. 👎 Donald Trump Sr. went to military school but did not serve in the military, nor did any of his 3 sons.

[@louiswolff3251]

Question for Mike, great interview, you mentioned in the compound in Afghan with the 30 afghan commandos you made a grand entrance and it was quiet that night but the following day it started kicking off in earnest, any you mentioned you had the azimuths spray painted and things set up, that you had an observer on the roof calling out azimuths and distance, did you have a dedicated FO, I was a forward observer in the army, I’m not sure if the marines had an MOS for that or was everyone trained for calling for fire/arty missions etc…, you mentioned you had a JTAC for CAS so I’m wondering if you had a FISTER/FO?

[@ajback2917]

I'm not Mike, but USMC has MOS 0861 as forward observers who attend Ft Sill for AIT. It could well have an 0861 as the JTAC who was qualified through USMC or SOTACC on going to the MARSOC fires cell (or even before going there).

[@louiswolff3251]

@@ajback2917 Thanks for that info, when I was at Ft Sill I saw some marines but never found out for whatever reason if they were actually FO’s by MOS or if maybe it was a short condensed training on just basic calls for fire.

[@Lifechanging99999]

Marine Infantrymen should be able to call for fire and do rotary CAS. Call for fire being 60, 81, and 120mm mortars. Fixed wing and artillery calls are beyond a basic infantryman’s skillset.

[@Lifechanging99999]

@@louiswolff3251 there is also a two part series of books made by a Marine JTAC who was attached to an MSOT. The first book was called Level Zero Heroes. He talks about his time there. There are also a bunch of youtube videos that show them in TICs.

[@jasongraver9843]

semper fi brother.

[@albertlabrouche159]

Thank you Ryan! Listened to Mikes story on combat stories and another show today. Thank you both for your service. God bless you Mike and your family. I know a strong man like yourself will be fine no matter what. Hang in there brother!

[@no8865]

I was at Al Q'aim in Feb of 2006 also.

[@ReillyWilde]

Veterans need more than prayers: they need action. Legal justice for veterans is in the hands of the legal system which doesn’t understand the combat experiences that changed their lives forever. Citizens need to vote for people who will actually help veterans like this one. Veterans are entitled to competent legal representation & veteran culturally competent health care. Americans have a duty to serve protect our warriors who served our country with dignity & honor. I proudly serve those who served, currently justice involved veterans. Veteran mental health & step down support is crucial to bringing our heroes all the way home. 🇺🇸

[@no8865]

Camp Gannon was at the Syrian border, Northwest of the Al Qaim train station.

[@walterw4783]

Nuvigil is a very strange choice of medication.. in my experience.. it got prescribed to me because... they DIDNT want to prescribe something else...

[@JimDMarines]

Semper Fi!

[@liljoenyc01]

Love marsoc first time I heard of them was the movie den of thieves really cool movie

[@GregoryLynch-o4t]

It’s better to know than practice. Things go better that way so you are not compromised by lawyers! Lawyers always practice. I’ve been through level 4 maximum security prison in Ct. just for the practice and of public defense.

[@Amped4Life]

Is there a way I can write a letter to the judge or help in any way to impact positively his case? I am seeing this late but wanted to ask anyway as Im a North Carolinian and care about + value our veterans always.

[@GregoryLynch-o4t]

Consider a script and contact Benjamin Patton nyc. He is the son and grandson of General George Pattons. Years ago we were personal friends. He will resolve this appropriately!

[@ReillyWilde]

Please provide results of Mike’s 9/11 court date if/when possible. Thank you. 🇺🇸

[@davidbrauer1552]

I’ve got that same charm came from my mom. People in comments we have to help Mike’s cause. His bag of legal shit he stepped in needs to be addressed by all . I’ve lost my faith in our justice system and this just cap’s it off.

[@srsmedic8285]

Holy shit I had the same reaction to the same drug. I don’t even remember what happened. I was apprehended by the police.. but I was brought to a psychiatric facility. I guess I got really lucky

[@uapinc5550]

wow! how scary... glad this turned out differently for you!

[@ericgibson2079]

Please write a letter to the court and his town paper. His County Representative too. You would be surprised in the difference you can make. This Country works by community support. The more the merrier.

[@jamarwilliams5193]

Was Cody Alford one of the guys on that marsoc team his marsoc story sounds so similar to his

[@nicklaptew2659]

Yeah, I’m pretty sure he was. I’ve seen pictures of these guys together on Cody’s IG and that’s how I heard about this guys situation before this podcast.

[@Singleshotfreddyy]

Never heard "ueeehhh" so many times in my life bruh 😂😂 great story no disrespect all in fun ❤

[@ErikEsquerra]

Does anyone have an update to Bloch's 9/11/23 trial? Was it just the initial hearing, or was it the actual trial? What was the result?

[@thekidd8169]

I’ve been looking for updates too. Can’t find any

[@legalfictionnaturalfact3969]

He's been charged with a bunch more crime since then. Separate incident.

[@GrayHat0621]

You don’t want it just expunged you want it Quashed. There is a big difference. I had a huge problem with this myself I spend a year in jail learning law and only had a court appointed attorney I thought for veterans Court, I learned my discovery, like the back of my hand, that all paid off I have now been given my firearms back I can continue to buy firearms and I plug to two misdemeanors because I had never been in trouble a day in my life. but Mike is right it is very easy to get wrapped up in the system being a veteran with TBI

[@davidwilder7542]

Learn from ancient Sparta, you only can serve in Politcs and the state if one has served in the military.

[@russellridge8623]

What is he being charged with. Assault? Murder? Arson? Way too vague on these issues. Would like to contribute but need more facts about case. Seems like good fella.

[@ericallison7934]

Maybe this would help you ? *”Despite all that, Bloch has been charged with two felonies for discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle, a misdemeanor for discharging a firearm in proximity to a structure in city limits, and a misdemeanor for property damage in excess of $200” * *source- Google Think it IMO a bunch of crap !

[@C-24-Brandan]

Pretty sure he discharged a fire arm in public but luckily didn't hit anyone etc & was arrested for that.

[@ericgibson2079]

You can write his representative, his local news paper and others. See how many folks you can write! Prayer helps too.

[@ReillyWilde]

@@ericgibson2079 Respectfully, veterans need more than prayers. Legal justice for veterans is in the hands of the legal system which doesn’t understand the combat experiences that changed their lives forever. Citizens need to vote for people who will help veterans like this one. Veterans are entitled to competent legal representation & veteran culturally competent mental health care. Americans have a duty to serve protect our warriors who served our country with dignity & honor. I proudly serve those who served who are justice involved veterans. Veteran mental health & step down support is crucial to bringing our heroes all the way home. 🇺🇸

[@ericgibson2079]

Where is the case located? What area?

[@djm24able]

Does anyone have any idea how his court case ended up working out? I’m only this far 6:17 so my apologies if he says in the end of this and I’m just not there yet.

[@bridypow1947]

We all need to tell our stories 😢 they made many of us felons DAVfemvet.

[@maytronix7201]

Mil recruitment is bad enough, word of how he got treated gets out... will be even fewer.

[@davefellhoelter1343]

I had a Crome Plated or? Very VERY POLISHED K BAR from a Family Member as a commemorative award. I gave it to my Lill Buddy Neighbor Kid on his 14th? or 15th? birthday With! Parental Blessings! About 15 yrs ago? He "IS" Now! A Marine Vet! with Twins, and one or two other munchcins!

[@ebk304]

This poor guy

[@LimiterBop]

Ryan, surely you can see the difference between a marine of Mike's caliber and how his experiences compared to Todd Opalski. I know Central Intelligence background is not indicative of actual intelligence but my God you must go back and watch that podcast and be able to see the holes and lack of information in Todd's account to support his claims. I am very interested in exposing that crap.

[@DomManInT1]

Why doesn't anyone ever address the fact that the VAST MAJORITY of people that join the military are NOT mentally equipped to deal with what they will experience?

[@AnonYMous-wf3wq]

What are they supposed to do, only recruit sociopaths who can kill without remorse?

[@DomManInT1]

@@AnonYMous-wf3wq How about stopping wars where U.S. citizens have not been directly attacked? Then quit recruiting the low IQ, easily brain-washed. You pretend that the military does not currently recruit those easily convinced to kill others. I strongly disagree. There is a huge difference between being mentally equipped to deal with killing others and being so messed up that is all you can think about.

[@user-nw2si7hu3u]

Um….. basic legal practice 101 is: NEVER DISCUSS YOUR CASE WITH ANYONE BUT YOUR LAWYER BEFORE A TRIAL. EVER. ❤

[@alz.7716]

A defense attorney (or his client) may pursue lawful strategies to obtain dismissal of an indictment or reduction of charges, including an attempt to demonstrate in the court of public opinion that the client does not deserve to be tried. Gentile v. State Bar of Nevada. 501 US 1030, 1043 111 S. Ct. 2720, 115 L. Ed. 2d 888 - Supreme Court, 1991

[@bridypow1947]

They just deny you legal counsel until you break.

[@slayer6936]

He didn't get into any details of the case! So there was nothing wrong with what he said. Plus he's a grown man he can say what he wants.

[@legalfictionnaturalfact3969]

Some more good advice is don't be an egocentric murderer and then come on KZbin wanting people to feel sorry for you.

[@Usmc03556]

Wow, and that is the disrespect a man who fought for your freedom, that gives you the right to sit there and judge.. absolutely amazing

[@markbeedy3017]

I pray to God ,that all good veterans the right kind of help, in Jesus name !!! 😇

[@AnonYMous-wf3wq]

Are you willing to acknowledge that it might be a bad idea to allow people with TBI, PTSD, and other serious psychological issues to own guns? You can't have it both ways. You can't say that we should allow veterans, no matter how psychologically damaged they are, to own guns and then also say that they shouldn't be held accountable when they flip out and start shooting at random people.

[@ericgibson2079]

Yea, our law enforcement sounds like they are relying on their movie experience way to much here. That we don't have a sound and responsible VA and battle stress therapy organization is lame.

[@donniegombel]

Anon, they are Americans and American laws apply to them no differently than it does to you and I. If convicted of a felony then they must face the music concerning felons loosing their rights to to legally own guns. The fact that they are veterans does not make them guilty of anything unless and until they are convicted of crimes.

[@Michaelsamy-lh2gs]

Oh sir congratulations you have found the mass destruction and chemical weapons hahaha what a joke

[@broncoteno7181]

My brother given VA psych med packs mailed to the door. You could shake the big ass shipping box and the whole box would rattle. Horrible side effects.

[@TimberLumberJack4850]

Haha the pass out game. We were doing that in 8th grade. Not good for the brain lmao!

[@TimberLumberJack4850]

Watched twice and still have no clue what happened during this “incident”.

[@claudecashbigcashmoney]

Man come on the bayonet story. You get knocked out then what.