Ed Kugler Marine Scout-Sniper, Ep. 57

[@emojiking8580]

My name is Jack Murphy & I graduated Marine Corps Scout sniper school in 1979 at the rifle range at camp Lejeune North Carolina!! We trained with the m40 with a 3x9 Redfield scope , m40 was a modified Remington 700 , with a free floating barrel, Fiberglass McMillan stock , And WinChester housing & / trigger.

[@taniachop8926]

Have been watching and listening (from Canada) as a respectful Army brat and military spouse for the last 2 years to the interviews of Vietnam Vets. I've been very fortunate to have met a few Vietnam Vets living here in Canada now, and I was taught Grade 11 law by a man from Pennsylvania who was a radio operator in Vietnam. I have to say that listening to this man speak of his experiences has to be one of the best. I have found that it has helped me understand the PTSD my husband and some of his friends suffer from. Thank you for such an outstanding channel.

[@lindareiman2345]

I just came across this article and I thought I’ve met this man. I was right. We met coming up on four years ago in Iowa at Bills funeral. AKA Boo. Great interview and thank you for sharing your experience. By coincidence tomorrow 3-29-23 we’re having a ceremony honoring all Viet Nam veterans. Bill is the one who talked we into joining the American Legion Honor Guard . Thanks again and take care. Jerry Reiman

[@TheBobafett13]

Read Eds book many years ago, so cool to hear straight from the man himself. Would have been great if this could have been in person, but considering the times this is just as good!

[@carlrussell9076]

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[@darwinstamper5219]

Listening to Ed talk about his experiences coming home was so much like my own it would be interesting to sit down and talk to him. I understand everything he relates and it sent chills up my back.

[@tacticalgunsmith]

I read his book many moons ago and recently listened to it on audible. I'm really looking forward to this, I never expected to be able to listen to an interview with him

[@tacticalgunsmith]

@@DrewHop325 I didnt know he still lived.

[@Coolbreeze6132]

Great interview Jack! Really glad that you're capturing these stories for future generations

[@bradmetcalf7832]

I was lucky enough to be good friends with the man mentioned at 36:42 "Moto". I shot High Power, Long range, USPSA with him and built him a couple pistol's over the years. Great man in all aspects, I am lucky enough to have his and Ed's autograph and note in my copy of the book. I sure miss the conversations we had and it was my highest honor to carry him to his final resting place! RIP Moto.

[@michaelgrimes1131]

Really good interview. My dad was a Marine. He served in Korea and was wounded. He came home and went back to school while being in the Marine reserve. After he graduated when us kids started coming around went back on active duty. We ended up in northern Virginia and he eventually ended up at Quantico in the Area Auditor's office. To shorten the story a few years we got to go to Okinawa in 1968 after the tet offensive in Vietnam. I was a teenager at the time. I learned about Vietnam more than most back in the states that had no military understanding. It made quite an influence on me. All my friends were military brats like me, Army and Air Force. The plane we flew back on had 2 families on it ours and a Major's whose daughter I rode the school bus with me. Everyone else on that plane were Marines going home from Vietnam. We lived there for 2&1/2 years. I was exposed to a lot of military related things that dealt with the war. I still think about that. My dad retired as a Master Sargent and I'm so glad he didn't have to serve in combat. But I do have a lot of respect for those who did! Semper Fi my friend's!

[@joeroubidoux2783]

You guys are doing an outstanding job. Thanks for such an excellent interview.

[@seller559]

Great DC UK i

[@bryanrandolph4129]

Read his book a few months ago (great read btw). Enjoyed the interview! Great job!

[@kevinkozak7044]

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[@clayhamilton9487]

Great interview, keep ‘em coming!

[@ajgambs44]

Found his book a few years ago on audible and I was blown away. So great to hear from the man himself and see he's doing well and still very very funny.

[@tstone202]

Love this book, read many years ago and a couple times since. One of my favorites. The way he told his story made me feel like I was right there.

[@wazhazhe5831]

Thank you so much for sharing this incredibly interesting interview with Ed Kugler. I just got Ed's book _Dead Center_ and am looking forward to reading it.

[@seandahl8441]

I love these interviews. Keep up the good work. I'd like to see these guys come back 2 3 4 times for interviews, I could listen to their stories all day

[@RandDCustoms2]

I read Ed's book in my twenties, I am 59 now. It has always stuck with me. Glad to hear it from him.

[@mikethomas1559]

I have read his book several times. A true story of a kid going to war. And comes home a Hero. Thanks for your service Mr. Kugler.

[@xXjOmAmMaXx]

Great Interview, Semper Fi Mr. Kugler!

[@TheBoru2011]

Thanks, a great guest. Ed is the real deal, his book tell how it is no frills no bullshit.

[@larrypate2683]

Thank you for your service Mr.Kugler I’ve read your book Dead Center and thank Jack for your service great work you love the channel

[@sprintcarracing50]

Great interview! I’d love to see you interview Don Shipley.

[@carlpresley9097]

This is a great interview. I spent two tours there with the air force. Worked with a lot of marines in I Corps. Danand and Hue

[@JB-oq9vi]

Just read the book after watching this and it was fantastic. Rewatched after reading and it made it even better.

[@panheadxp]

A amazing Man with amazing experiences . The interview was wonderful thank you

[@jonboger2292]

I have Ed's book. It is a great read and this a very welcome treat to see.

[@Operator11B]

Awesome interviews man. To think that all these guys have so many stories and so many experiences that no one would ever hear about otherwise... Its mind boggling. Thanks for doing it.

[@PiperLink]

Amazing. These older warriors have guts of steel. Great interview, thank you so much.

[@JJ_SDWR]

Great interview.

[@rustywinchester4035]

I read his book several years ago, been a while but I remember that it was one of the best I've read.

[@generalkrang7138]

Incredible interview

[@jinyingjiang4628]

Great interview ! Thank you for your service !

[@terminusest5902]

Young Americans have been fighting the war on terror for two decades. Mainly young people volunteering to serve. There are still many young willing to serve their country. They have done incredible work. And many have suffered due to their service. Many with no visible scars. And many have the support of their communities. Sadly, relatively few Americans wrote books about their service during WW2. It is good to see so many books written by Vietnam veterans. I hope more books will be written by veterans of the last few decades. There is so much to learn from their experience. Semper Fi and slava Ukraine. I have just been listening to the stories of General Henry Thomas of the US Civil War. He had a low opinion of black men being good soldiers. Until he saw how well they fought. Now we even black women soldiers in combat roles. General Thomas became a strong supporter and protector of freed slaves.

[@dougdays8095]

incredible interview ! thanks Ed , ive never felt more spoiled as a generation. absolutely getting the book

[@colttufford1085]

Lock 17 is a couple miles down the road from me. Great interview

[@KyokushinNidan]

I had a huge sense of relief as it became apparent towards the end of his book that Ed was going to survive. I was in great suspense reading this great book.

[@ronaldwietecha]

Great interview, great stories, thank you for your service.

[@Jack-js1kv]

This man Ed testimonies start to end are amazing, it sounds like he's cheated death many times. I'm glad you found some peace Ed and I look forward to reading your book. Thank you for what you and so many had to endure for our freedom it's appreciated a Sir 🇺🇸

[@libertyman3729]

I like your channel a lot . Nice to hear from combat guys. You know they are real because they give everybody credit that they were with, It's not just about them.

[@garyhammond2213]

My best friend was USMC Force Recon 1968.

[@keithschultz4187]

Loved your book sir have read it many times.

[@jonness8927]

Great Interview!

[@markdulworth797]

Excellent conversation this is

[@skipmooney5732]

Another good interview Jack

[@patrickg.1170]

Ed My uncle is George Ric Filyaw - 5th Marine Scout Sniper with 56 Confirmed and 20 unconfirmed in RVN.

[@jbrown3547]

Read the book and loved it Sgt Kug!

[@budgibson185]

Literally just finishing his book and came to re listen

[@darrenbryl6679]

Read your Book years ago Ed, great read! Glass you shared your story.

[@dks13827]

A great book. Another one is: Dear Mom, a Sniper's Vietnam.

[@emojiking8580]

I'm Jack Murphy, I Graduated Marine Corps Scout Sniper School on 2/24/79 Is at camp lejune on my 20th birthday

[@ammoshortage]

Ed is a good friend of mine. Hell of a cool guy!

[@jerrymarshall2095]

Interesting guest,Well rounded upload.

[@Yeoman7]

Great book

[@charlesmullins3238]

1300yrds with .308 is awesome..i handload for ar-10 and made hit at 1k from 16” barrel and the arc was crazy..178grbthp hornady goin 2150fps…58moa. 500yrd steel I could make it flip around the hangar from multiple impacts back to back..m40 would be a dream rifle for me..great stories

[@dougdenhamlouie]

Your story is the tallest one period. 2100fps? Bullshit kiddo. 7.62x51 likes 2550fps with a 24" heavy barreled bolt action. At 500m even a .338 lapua won't spin a plate. Ya shooting a 2" plate. Any KZbins of anyone spinning plates at 500m? If you can do that you must be a real expert. Expert bullshiter. Texas Gunsmith

[@dougdenhamlouie]

As to a M40? You can buy one for $1000. It's a police sniper special. If your 14 I get it. If you're a adult wow are you lame. Alot of real shooters watch Stuff like this but guys like you...........just make us sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DougDeYoung-gt4id]

Wow uncle Eddie is on the team house! Hi uncle ed! It's a small world Mr. Smith.

[@benranes9727]

My buddies dad was on Hastings Full Meatal Jacket is the only other place I have heard about it and it wasn't much .

[@billbarnes8192]

Sounds like we were in the same place at the same time and walked through the same mud. I was with G 2/4 weapons platoon 13:12 in 66 .Semper Fi

[@mikevallee3916]

Have you been back Lately?

[@paulor1027]

What are your thoughts the recent and past fort hood deaths? There was a similar pattern end of 2016.. about 13 dead in a 6 month period... Any feedback would be appreciated... 🙏❤️

[@majorleagueminuteman1344]

His articulation of the betrayal and injustice felt by those of us who fight is precisely how I feel about Iraq and Afghanistan. We learned nothing from Vietnam.

[@emojiking8580]

" I Love the Corps " My mother was a Marine, DaD, 3 brothers, 2 sister s , etc.etc.etc.....

[@jansobieski7470]

A very honest and compelling interview. Many thanks Ed... Glad you found Jesus! Out...

[@bobkohl6779]

M-72 Match ammo for 30-06. Thompson had 50 or 100 round drums. Early snipers in Vietnam were horribly utilized

[@redskyatnight123]

Nice

[@seanberthiaume6909]

Mdl 700 Remington Varmint Special(Heavey Barrel).308 Win/7.62>

[@jetobey5656]

I am 76 and my lottery number was 62. 10 Days after I married, I had my pre-induction physical. Though I come from a military service family, my dad on BB56, USS Washington at second Savo Strait and his father, Annapolis, I was raised in a Presbyterian church, a denomination that denounced the VN war, but also taught killing could only be justified to save the life of innocents or to defend the country, friend, neighbor under directly deadly attack. Thus, I was a CO. However at that pre-induction physical when I was confronted by the Army Captain shrink about my foolish notion that it would be wrong under the circumstances to kill "for my country," I stood my ground. BUT, I then offered to enlist in the Navy with a guarantee that I would be trained and be assigned to be a corpsman with the USMC.That was rejected. For all there, following the physical, the oath would be administered. I could not meet that expectation, but I was insistent, and I and my new wife and family knew I could be arrested immediately because of refusal. I had told the Army shrink that I would not be taking that oath absent the enlistment and duty guarantee. My CO draft board status had been a battle I had never given up. I, to this day, cannot understand why my enlistment was denied and ignored. They re-classified me as "1-Y," and I can only assume they just did not want to bother with me. Again, to this day, it haunts me. I was half way through college and had advanced first aid as a Scout. And, as a corpsman, I would be justified in using deadly force if my patient was being put in greater danger by enemy attack. I was also an expert rifle, pistol and shotgun marksman. I am sorry, but I have not abandoned my faith.

[@samspurgeon4222]

Holding fast to your faith and not betraying your beliefs would make you the sort of man of honor the armed forces should be glad to have. Sounds like they were just trying to fill their quotas of bullet catchers to make McNamara happy. I'd say it was their loss and I applaud you for holding fast to your convictions👍

[@kurtgeorge5022]

This Marine looks like Johnathan Winters who was also a Marine and famous comedian.

[@garyhammond2213]

Unfortunately, he passed away in 2021 at age 71.

[@bobkohl6779]

Jim Land USMC started the USMC sniper program.

[@kennethprice5628]

Im going to get tbhe book lol

[@dougdenhamlouie]

Thanks Ed ordered your book. Don't worry I bet your still good out to 600m. We have much better scopes and rifles now. Texas Gunsmith

[@2385437]

i was same place with ed tet 68 jan 24 68 i was one of 4 survivors .kug watched battle from camp carroll s tower overlook route 9 road.semper fi ED. i am un his nam vidio.usmc h co 2/9

[@MAC-ws8fz]

Looks like Jonathon Winters!

[@BadActor-]

Interesting Guy... Respect... Semper Fi Thanks GB Christ Jesus of Nazareth 💯%

[@craiggagnon4013]

Carlos Hathcock is the GOAT. Screw a canadian with $20k gun and 150 practice shots.

[@jsimon2110]

Why do we need to see the interviewer? Let's focus on the vet.

[@soldtobediers]

1:40:34 A few Socratic questioning whittled words of confirmation-to that subject-in as far as He's currently allowed me to see... ''His Ever Changing Dirt'' Although He's said (I Change Not!) Still: every living thing & it's seed Come from & return back into ''His Ever Changing Dirt'' Yet: in between those 2 times Are they not fashioned by His Will, His Light, & His Life Giving Waters ? Answer to the age old atheistic question about the chicken or the egg sequence... ''Why! He, Came First!'' The Creator He, came 1st The Creator's Rooster, he came 2nd The Creator's Hen, she came 3rd For: did she not have to be laid - before all 3 entities eggs ever could ? ~Sgt. William 'Rock' Gilpin 1/504 back in '74.

[@soldtobediers]

Normally I do not REPLY to my self-but when I do it is for damned good reason... ''For none are closer to ~ the author of pain & sacrifice author Himself. Than those who choose to ~ perform it for the sake & safety of others. How much more then; those left with physical & mental wounds performing it daily ?''

[@garyhammond2213]

I see the USMC has stopped the sniper program, a big mistake. More Biden policy. I missed the Vietnam War due to my age and protective parents. I always have regretted not fighting the Communists with my friends.

[@johnlouis7695]

Unfortunately there were those who did not have allot of faith and probably did not know how many our God had called on to eliminate in the old testament who were actual evil folks who he helped them to take out on his own behalf. Probably even more so now with the evil that has taken place in Iraq and Afghanistan with just everyday and peaceful people being be-headed, tortured and killed including women and children who were not actually involved in their fight.

[@raymond8610]

Shout out to the rouges. Zulu z hood

[@aefbNone]

away with jack murphy pls and replace him by some 1 who knows about zoom/teams and ambiances

[@pseltoro4]

Why do we have to look at Jacks face. Ed Kugler is the center of attention. Maybe jack just likes to be in the limelight.

[@robbourn7379]

Your Stupid !

[@kathrynludrick4821]

Great interview