Marines in The Battle of Marjah | USMC NCO | Author | Choices Not Chances Podcast | Ryan Rogers

[@choicesnotchancespodcast]

It was an honor to sit and chat brother! I enjoyed the discussion. Thanks for what you do!

[@Belbivdevoe]

We need a round 2!

[@choicesnotchancespodcast]

Eric I know of the story for sure! We should link up. Message me!

[@danrocks0311]

This brought me back. I was a squad leader for 2/6 fox in Marjah. I went on the advanced party to rip with 1/6 bravo so I was there for almost 2 months before my unit arrived. The second day I went with them to clear a massive IED at Marcie's/Bear intersection while under constant fire. I helped them clear the buildings around the area while eod made their way up. I remember getting a nose bleed from stress but I didn't stop. Two squad leaders from my unit got killed 2 weeks after we arrived on the advanced party with 1/6a before our unit arrived. So their guys landed in country knowing their squad leaders had been killed before they were there. I knew both of them. There isn't a day that goes by where Marjah doesn't cross my mind some of the best and worst experiences of my life are left there. Took most of the summer and two patrols a day but we got a good handle on Marjah before we left.

[@nicholascushing9193]

You guys are frigging legends

[@Dondada1001]

I was part of 2/6 and was apart of taking the bridge near Marja’s bazaar. One month later I was shot by a sniper in my femoral artery and almost bled out in a irrigation canal if it weren’t for our corpsman in my platoon… proud of all the marines who fought for the freedom of the Afghani people.

[@choicesnotchancespodcast]

Semper Fi

[@choicesnotchancespodcast]

We should link up! Message me on social media!

[@Dondada1001]

@@choicesnotchancespodcast definitely what’s your ig

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[@nathanieldabney225]

I was a first up medic at Dwyer with the 82nd Dustoff during this. My best honor was converting marines

[@eldaniels1]

I was in 3/6 Lima during this operation and it was every bit as bad as described. It was 3 to 4 fights every day for six months. It was Lima’s task to secure the MSR and link up with Kilo. The only correction I’d make is that we were scheduled for Iraq originally that deployment was cancelled just as we wrapped up the pre-deployment training. Other than that it was as accurate as I can recall. Semper Fi

[@bertski7950]

Crazy how terrain can change from Kilo AO to India company. We called it Vietgan with all the vegetation around the canals and tall poppy plants.

[@bertski7950]

There was so much water/mud because they blew the damn before you landed. We landed a week or two before and watch the flood come in from the blown bridge.

[@goldstarfamily322]

My brother died over their I misss him soooo freakin much Larry and Jeremy 2-18-10

[@leslierogers9694]

So proud to call him mine! 💙

[@F80mthree]

Thank you for being so consistent and letting these warriors inspire the next generation coming up. I and many others truly appreciate these stories and the work you put into making these happen.

[@vinniemac6076]

There will be no warriors in these generations

[@F80mthree]

@@vinniemac6076 if we all had that attitude we’d most certainly be fucked.

[@charlesl5226]

This is the first video I have watched where the guest admits how he felt missing out on the fighting on the war after all the training and time away from home. And never thought I’d see one someone share the same thoughts and feelings I’ve had. And this by far was the best video in my opinion.

[@choicesnotchancespodcast]

I appreciate the words !!!

[@xymoriintus]

Hey Ryan I'm glad you enjoy making KZbin videos and sharing these amazing folks journeys! Honestly I feel like history and time are going to show people how... Futile the war in Afghanistan was for America. In no way am I dumping on anything anybody has laid down their lives for, I have the utmost respect and hold these warriors in the highest regards! I just feel like through the lense of history and given a long enough time line, the average person will see how absolutely insane the Afghanistan war was in particular I thank each and everyone of you for your sacrifice and service. And it wasn't for nothing either! You guys fought for each other to make it back home at the end of your time there. It truly takes a different breed of Man to fight in a war.

[@upkpoxer]

Thanks for sharing. Thank you for your service! Stay safe!

[@dericspencer5728]

He pulled an E.B. Sledge in the margins. Another great one.

[@ThePete2432]

I was in Cyprus with those marines.. we called them the non-crayon eaters. I meet people all the time that we evacuated on that mission. At the time it was the largest non combatant evacuation ever.

[@MANC2311]

Always loved the U.S Marines for their more bang for the buck attitude, but my love was solidified when you backed us (UK) in Helmand. Shout out to the Danes and Estonian boys.

[@JHillNC]

This was excellent! Such a great listen, really appreciate both Ryans for this one!

[@shawnp6653]

Fantastic Ryan & Ryan.

[@jamescopeland9147]

Awesome story, I was blessed to have served in a mostly peacetime Navy, but some of Ryan's story hit home for me. I lost shipmates in peace time training and it was hard for me. I found some inner peace in Church and putting trust in God. so please keep these stories coming Ryan. Also I have read Ryan's book before this but those kind of books end up just making me sad because nearly every one of them detail a failing of leadership to support the troops in the field. Those failings just made me sad and mad, because there is nothing we can do to change the outcome.

[@reliantfilmsproductions9752]

Wow, Ryan was in my old BN! I was stationed with Lco 3/6BN 2nd MAR DIV. Semper Fi brother!!!

[@choicesnotchancespodcast]

Semper Fi~

[@reliantfilmsproductions9752]

@@choicesnotchancespodcast Rah brother!!!

[@wesmatson5921]

I talk with youth about "Windows of Oportunity" same as choises

[@greggb1416]

For both of you folks (Ryan & Ryan), you both “elude” to becoming emotional during this interview.., I don’t believe, either of you believe, that this a sign of weakness.., I believe that it is a sign that you are human. Ryan thank you for these interviews. For both you Ryan’s, thank you for your service to this great country., and yes it is the greatest country going on this planet., despite its’ current “F’ed-up” condition.

[@choicesnotchancespodcast]

Not a sign of weakness at all!

[@Superplums]

Thanks for the shoutout Ryan! @superplums1911 🤙 @combatstory was actually the first podcast i'd ever listened to on spotify and its still my favourite. Ryan Fugit comes across as a very real, down to earth guy and it makes the podcast very enjoyable. Great stuff dude!

[@lesserlogic9977]

Great message

[@georgecoull1883]

Definitely a new top 3 video! Thoroughly enjoyed this one and I'm going to restart and rewatch. Thank you gentlemen

[@mikegoodwin5678]

Ryan, Once again another outstanding podcast.

[@bartgallant6897]

Excellent, powerful presentation. This was an over- the-top listener experience.

[@lancet.346]

Those stories toward the end had me rolling! My big brother has a Gatorade story that always kills me. God bless the grunts. Too funny.

[@drmarkintexas-400]

Thank you for sharing 🇺🇲🎖️⭐🏆🙏

[@Johnson11c]

Another dang good show!

[@gdolson9419]

Former 0311/69 (USMC infantry)myself. My 1st assignment after boot was Sea Duty. Believe it or not shipboard security is great training for urban warfare.

[@GruvenTom-G4V]

Great conversation, Ryan and Ryan. The experiences shared by Ryan Rogers especially about friendships were heartfelt, genuine, and quite profound. Looking forward to more Combat Story podcasts, and also reading #lionsofmarjah. @choicesnotchancespodcast

[@Jruss1994]

Wow. Ryan Rogers was one of my combat instructors at SOI.

[@ChristopherWolfgang-wd7uo]

I was in Afghanistan Active Army 5th brigade 2nd ID 3 battalion 17th field Artillery that supported this mission!!! Ya'll are true fuckin heroes!!!! Never forget the fallen!!! OEF 09'-10.

[@modestogonzalez182]

Thank you Mr. Fugit. This show was freaking awesome. Brought back a lot of emotions. You mentioned that the operation for Marjah influenced your career decisions. If you haven't already could you elaborate on this one day? Thank you both

[@chrisculley3756]

My favorite topic the Helmand Province. We went there for the surge to help those Marines out there at Camp Bastion. It was a shitshow. Can't wait to hear the rest. RLTW 3/75

[@Lifechanging99999]

Was that the only time Rangers were in Helmand? That had to have been Pre 2010. Bastion was all British by 2010. Camp Leatherneck was built next to Bastion. My seniors were in Nowzad in 2009, and had 0 support from Rangers. It all came from Force Recon.

[@sflstudentfishingleague6130]

Great stuff gentlemen !!

[@RamadiTaxiDriver60M]

Awesome. never went there but followed the battle for sure.

[@PatriciaReagan-u3w]

Thank You ❤️ ...

[@survivor2338]

Outstanding

[@xymoriintus]

That last 15 minutes is like the most fun I've seen you have on your show lol that's awesome! Stay frosty! Lol

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Love the channel

[@That_one-guy192]

1:44:16 I could not agree more. I was lucky enough to attain sobriety while I was still in. And even though everyone knew that I still got in trouble when refusing to drink at the Batallion mess night.

[@emrebilsen1196]

wonderful! ❤️

[@StatesideHeathen]

Wow. That was fuckin DEEP! What a good dude/Leader!! Chanks for having him on Ryan.

[@williamstokely9589]

It helped me that I grew up shooting. I missed 2 targets on our first qual at 300 meters because it was -5°f and blowing snow lol. I was freezing

[@stephenpaccone8120]

Doubt

[@williamstokely9589]

@@stephenpaccone8120 okay? I care that you doubt why? Winter of 09 in Leonard wood was cold.

[@gamercemyt8773]

well done❣️

[@wildbill60]

Great story

[@kevinmcnamara7021]

Does anyone here know Brian McNamara. He was in RCT-7 Motor-T out of 29 palms

[@dougieadams3819]

I'm british and remember the US build up in the area and the beat up operations prior to the main OP

[@jimmychoo8275]

I was part of 3/6 when I was there. I was psd for luitenant colonel Christmas.

[@slaakyuz4463]

wow very nice mannnn.💖💖💖

[@Chef_VDUB]

the sigma is real i had sl from fast and a drill tl when i was in 2/9 before the push in 2010' and the seniors in the platoon gave us hell trash because of it

[@12lilacbushes]

My nephew a Marja Marine!

[@choicesnotchancespodcast]

Semper Fi~

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Cole?

[@RichFitzwel]

Nice bonus at the end

nice video keep💓💓

[@pl3422]

This guy fucking gets it!!!!

Good view💫

[@joshuacotton8114]

he said his buddy had a youtube video. does anyone recall what it was? cant find it. thanks. best podcast

[@choicesnotchancespodcast]

"The inches that matter" and "the first hours of Marjah"

[@jrxtuti8894]

nice i like it💕💕💕

[@charliebaligush2170]

These stories are the shit

[@bhitz]

That's crazy didn't they have recon, STA or SF/SEALs to going in before the main force and identify an LZ?

[@choicesnotchancespodcast]

There was a ton of shaping from all of the elements you listed as well as the CIA and ATF

[@Lifechanging99999]

They used intel to make maps. You think the Army or Navy liked talking the Marines? Recon was used as infantry in Afghanistan. STA, would not support that kind of intelligence.

[@Drewski423]

APOBS is a string of 108 grenades

[@Drewski423]

Pretty cool little system. Saw them used a few times over seas.

[@southboston9]

Was anybody in 2/6 in 2007 Falluja?

[@Heyheyhey12335]

Say homeboy you ain't never been to Tejas have you

[@daleocallaghan6228]

YOU WANT HARDCORE? TRY CHOWHALL COOK PAL! 😊

[@mo-do2xf]

ايهدايغالي

[@JohnnyD-u7]

✝️🇺🇸🦅✌🏻

[@nickwancho]

Lol maybe not the most accurate book to have brought. I would have gone with victory point, book about 2/3 working on the same op in that ao only it's non fiction

[@Lifechanging99999]

Are you saying this book is full of it? Victory Point is legit.

[@nickwancho]

@@Lifechanging99999 I was talking about lone survivor.

[@Lifechanging99999]

@@nickwancho lol oh yeah definitely bro. I couldn’t keep watching this interview after he tried to talk up how fast company was high speed

[@allenn4360]

🫡

[@douglasjessen8542]

Ml