For the 25

[@patwatson7543]

I lost my son on his second tour IED,but his Best friend made it home,He was there with my son when he died,but he needed a place to stay and I instantly seen he was having trouble adjusting I tried everything I possibly could to get him help,but he took his own life,two kids I watched grow up and become men gone because of a war,there needs to be help for these young men and women when they come home

[@markjordan1765]

Semper Fi Pat sorry I wasn't there on your son six.

[@patwatson7543]

@@markjordan1765 I appreciate it very much,I just can't figure out why he went back for another tour,on his first one before he left he kept saying I can't wait to go kick those cave dwellers ass,I said never underestimate the tali they are 100 percent killers,

[@markjordan1765]

@@patwatson7543 I really don't know. When I came home all I wanted to do is go back. I live with tremendous guilt. It was only when I found Jesus Christ things started to get better. I will always smell war and feel it. Its inside of me until I leave this earth. Am so sorry about your son. Your pain is my pain. Love you

[@patwatson7543]

@@markjordan1765 anytime you need to talk I'm always here this is what the world needs more of, strangers willing to help each other,I'm sorry all of y'all younger guys have had to go through what you have, killing is never easy and I would be concerned about someone who said it doesn't bother them,guilt is a normal feeling, and loosing friends in combat is even harder,it's a reality check when it happens because you realize your not invincible,but like you said you found jesus and comfort in his words as do I,I honestly believe in heaven,so when I loose someone I don't cry or let it ruin my life I celebrate because I know that person is safe and in a better place watching down on us,

[@steviesoprano]

So sorry for your loss of these 2 great gentleman. i can't even imagine the pain it must feel. I agree, there has to be something done for these men and women to come back to. We can't leave them be in the streets with minimum wage and no mental help. I pray for you and everyone else who has lost their loved ones.

[@BMF6889]

I can relate to these stories. I was a Marine platoon commander in Vietnam 1968-1969. Firefights, snipers, mortars, difficult to tell the enemy from the civilians, but the mines and booby-traps were the worst. We would be in the field for 1, 2, and once three months without getting back to the battalion cantonment. Uniforms would rot off of us, in the dry season the heat was nearly unbearable and in the monsoon season it rained constantly for weeks. Rice paddies not only stunk, but we always got ring worms and a lot of time leaches as well. Burned the leaches off and we carried tetracycline to kill the ring worms. Never wore skivvies or sock because we couldn't keep the dry and could end up with trench foot. Ammo was more important that food. C-Rations were terrible and had a massive amount of preservatives. We would joke that there was no need for the morgue to embalm us because the C-Rations already did it before we died. Water was always a problem. We carried two canteens but there was no such thing as bottled water in those days and no way to get us a water resupply that worked. So we filled our canteens with whatever was available in the field. If we were lucky, there was a stream. Most often, it was a stagnant well or standing water after a rain. As a last resort it was rice paddy water. When it rained we'd use our helmets to collect water to fill our canteens. Bathing was a very rare opportunity so we all stunk to high heaven. There were bad days. One morning when the sun rose I had 34 Marines in my platoon. When the sun set that day, only four of us were still alive and unwounded. The next day I received 17 replacements but that night we were mortared and all 17 were wounded and evacuated. Another bad day the company set up a perimeter defense one night in a valley with mountains on either side. Apparently, a Recon unit in the mountains mistook us for NVA soldiers and called in a 155 mm artillery mission on us. It was 0100 and I got up to relieve myself when the first round impacted. I hit the dirt and remember cursing that my buttons where in the way. I remember hearing the company commander screaming in the radio to get the battalion find out who was firing at use and cease fire. The shrapnel of a 155 artillery round is big and it was cutting down the small trees in our perimeter. Wounded were screaming. Finally got the artillery to stop and it was well after dawn when the last of the dead and wounded were evacuated. It's bad enough the enemy is trying to kill you but friendly fire is worse. There were good days. While on a company sweep across large dry rice paddy, we were on line and about 200 years from the tree line to our front when NVA soldiers opened up on us with heavy automatic fire.There was no cover and a withdrawal over the open terrain was no a good idea. So, I ordered an immediate frontal assault. Bullets cause a sonic boom when it comes close that sounds like a loud "snap." Bullets were kicking up the dirt to our front and those loud snaps were continuous. I remember that everything seemed to slow down like slow motion and I was thinking I was going to lose a lot of my platoon. We finally reached the treeline and for a short time it was hand to hand with some in my platoon. I told the platoon sergeant to get a casualty count while I gave the company commander on the radio that I'd likely need several medivac helicopter. When the platoon sergeant returned he said, "You ain't gonna believe this--we only have one minor casualty and he doesn't want to be evacuated. We ended up killing 21 NVA and no telling how many we may have wounded. That was a miracle day. I will never understand how so many NVA soldiers managed to miss every one of use but one Lance Corporal who was wounded in his thumb by an NVA bayonet. Like in the video, humor was common. One night in a platoon perimeter defense, I was informed that one of my Marines who had just joined the platoon that day reported seeing someone to his front observing our position from behind a tree. Thinking it was probably first day jitters, I went to his fox hole as I needed to check lines anyway and I brought the only starlight scope the platoon had. I got into the foxhole with him and used the scope to see was out to our front. Sure enough, it did look like some behind a tree was observing our position. Not wanting to give away our position, I told the Marine to throw a grenade and as the man ran, I'd shoot the SOB. I heard the Marine pull the pin to arm the grenade and he made a hard throw. But then he whispered, "Sir, I dropped it." My brain was only able to think "in or out of the foxhole" when the grenade detonated about 1 foot above my head and about 3 feet to the right of the foxhole. Dirt was raining down and there was a loud ringing in my ears. I could barely hear. There was about 30 second of silence as we were looking at each other and we both started laughing. Dark humor. As for the person behind the tree? In the morning it turned out to be an oddly shaped broken limb. That was a hard year. Lots of memories both good and bad. I served in the Marine Corps as an infantry officer and served two more years in combat in a foreign country supporting counter insurgency operations with the host nation. Not nearly as bad as Vietnam, but still deadly. Just to put things into perspective, The 19 or so years we've been fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan we have suffered somewhere around 5,000 KIA. In the 10 years of fighting in Vietnam, we suffered a little over 58,000 KIA. And another thing about Vietnam is that we did not deploy there as a cohesive well trained unit. Units in Vietnam were formed by individuals who rotated in and out all the time. Add the losses and replacements due to casualties, and there was very little cohesion and new Marines learned by on the job fighting. I never had more than 34 in my platoon and between wounded, KIA, and Marines rotating home, I estimate that I lost between 75 and 85 Marines. Given the circumstances, my Marines did one hell of a good job. Despite the casualties and other losses, we all saddled up and got the job done. My apologies for the long post. The video brought back many memories, some of which I wish would fade away--but they never do.

[@jrivas224]

BMF6889 you should share more of your military stories on your channel👍 I would like to hear more. Thank you for your service💪

[@marvskitchen]

Thank you for your story and thank you for your service , god bless you

[@mamneo2]

@Dominus Providebit And for you, don't forget that. They also volunteer so that you are free to type bullshit in your phone all over the Internet.

[@hintoflimetostitochip7978]

BMF6889 It was an honor to read the post sir. Thank you.

[@jasonjuggler3457]

you have a good imagination I will give you that

[@stephenhill7997]

I'm a Vietnam Vet from 1967. I still feel the pain and loss. Bless you all.

[@10p56]

Thank you stephen

[@ajunimo5526]

Thank you for your bravery! People like you inspire me to join the military

[@boondocker7964]

66-67 E/2/1, RVN, the more things change, the more they remain the same.

[@markjordan1765]

Semper Fi sir.

[@mrguy1073]

even though I'm not American thank you for keeping your country safe

[@adammccue1]

Holy crap! I went to boot camp with Abbate. He was a squad leader and the DIs crapped on him so bad; he could barely talk and his pink eye all but crusted his eyes shut. Even through all that he was a super chill, humble and warm person. Never lost his temper and remained calm and collected. I thought about him randomly for some reason the other day wondering what he was up to. Damn this sucks.

[@Kanglar]

I remember the first time I met Abbate in Bridgeport, I had to go find him to figure out where snipers were staying. He was outside the squad bay doing a kettlebell workout in a tshirt and it was like 20 degrees. He addressed me as "brother" and treated me like I had been his best friend his whole life. Even though I only talked to him the handful of times when his sniper team was attached to Kilo he made a huge impression on me. I was deployed to Afghanistan with him and saw him become a living legend, it was like losing our hero when he got injured and then soon after passed away.

[@adammccue1]

Bro I’ve read your response like 5 times and I can’t. He was such an awesome dude who thought about his brothers. Like a real Fing brother.

[@pakmatherdiverb]

Men, We are out here and we see you. We hear you speak to each other and we know you are real. Every day is a battle, and we know YOU battled more for “us”. Thank you for real, not just for your “cervice”. Thank you for being REAL. We will live our civilian lives in honor of these actions. With ultimate regard for the brotherhood and respect for Men like yourselves appreciation for each other. Our daily attitude will attempt to reflect this personality and professionalism you all Love about eacb other, it is worthy of true inspiration ! Hooyah ! Semper Fi

[@slymarbo1255]

I had the honor of knowing Abbate while I was in 3/5. He was the best Marine I ever knew and I don’t say that lightly.

[@phoenix04919]

Thank you for your service! My father is a Vietnam vet. To this day he still suffers severe PTSD. He’s a small guy so he was the one who helped clear tunnels. When he had a massive heart attack 5 years ago, he kept having flashbacks in the recovery room, partly from the anesthesia and partly from being in a small room with no windows. It breaks my heart seeing him like that. He will drop to the floor if he hears a loud noise. The one thing that helped him was being part of the team that built the Rochester NY Vietnam Veterans Memorial. God bless you! Veterans hold a special place in my heart.❤

[@colby9023]

For all those watching this in 2020. These boys are warriors.

[@dannywilliams3764]

This is where I belong. Not drinking alone in my room.

[@dannywilliams3764]

It's so depressing but yet at the same time the best moments and greatest brotherhood's are made

[@applejackhonesty1960]

There men

[@AndrewChristian-bg6vr]

This new leftist woke generation can learn a few things from these men

[@Reaper-iz6mh]

@@dannywilliams3764 do it

[@yiddomad]

Anyone watching in 2019? Massive respect boys

[@zackscott903]

Me

[@glennlandry7714]

Me. Great documentary.

[@Pot3ntialZer0]

Nothing but respect man.

[@tm5267]

@@zackscott903 why have I not seen this till now?!

[@ShowtimeShaffer]

me

[@Penitent_Sledge]

The first time I had ever seen this video was in 2014, right before I joined the Corps. 6 years later I'm home, and it pops up on my feed. Being a Marine really puts this into a new perspective. The boys on Pendleton still honor these warriors to this day, and Mathew's drum set is still sitting in a guard tower somewhere on the base.

[@fuhrfhrei3441]

@UCWfBG-KomyeAHTLcB3Jg-Dw go fuck yourself bring your bullshit somewhere else

[@Halogod437]

I live in Pelton and my dad's unit when through a lot in Afghanistan.

[@letsgobrandon1520]

Wow, thank you for your service

[@Neotheresillent]

Thanks for protecting the US borders in Afghanistan...

[@basshead9872]

@@Neotheresillent thanks for your magnificent input now go shove it up your ass 😁

[@jesseluciano3183]

I’m an Iraq veteran. I was Army not marines but seeing these guys and how they were then and are now. Hits very close. Unfortunately some of my brothers who made it home couldn’t deal with home or life. So they just ended it themselves. But this little doco. I felt deeply. Until Valhalla

[@zachguest-gm2ms]

Love ya brother! Take care and thank you for your service

[@ALL_that_ENDS]

Your a true legend, thank you for your service. ✊🏻🇺🇲

[@dahharo3565]

It’s almost like you all wasted portions of your life to continue the actions of a war machine

[@dahharo3565]

@@ALL_that_ENDS*you’re

[@cleanculture8286]

army saved our asses a couple times when the shit really hit the fan, will always appreciate you boys

[@Utonian21]

Not too many people can say they survived a gunshot to the head. That dude automatically wins any argument about craziest story or experience

[@greenlightning6971]

I got one. I was dumping my shit, crouched position ,guy next to me doin same,he got constipated for days and he was in struggle. I done my dumping,and while I was in ass wiping action I hear....PLOMP,PLOMP,PLOMP,PLOMP...a 120mm mortar makes that specific firing sound. And I made a step to the side still crouched just about to stand up and pull my pants up when out of the fcn air that 120mm pig of a shell pierced right to my shit pile still smoking .....fins above ground ,and me and my bro was just looking at it saying,it was a good day and good life see ya....waiting to that shell to blow away us. Nothing. I'm still crouched and but naked....we started to laugh like crazy......out of all wide space that motherfucking shell landed in my shit pile.......

[@sam22312]

Green Lightning that’s the most badass shit I’ve ever read 😂😂

[@LPJMagicmusic]

@@greenlightning6971 I hope that's a true story and the enemy heard your howling laughter 😂

[@greenlightning6971]

@@sam22312 ,sure is brother ✌️

[@greenlightning6971]

@@LPJMagicmusic nothing but the truth brother. Whole battalion relayed the message in 3 minutes " they hitting the shit" 🤣🤣✌️✌️

[@joseavila-mo7gt]

I cried when dude said his dad came up to him with a beer and said welcome home.

[@steveguild871]

Agreed. That summed up PTSD for me right there.

[@jamesc8676]

Brave guys! May God bless each and every one of them, I cried after watching this.

[@alexriv1737]

@@thomas6814 wut?

[@christopherpolk8403]

Pussy

[@FLAVOUROFJOY]

christopher polk 😂😂😂

[@tiraichbadfthr6454]

10 years after Abbate's death this video was recommended to me. Hope he rests in peace.

[@vanderbowman7861]

Rest in peace Abbate

[@JJ_12411]

Rest in peace

[@Hunter_Stonestreet]

You from the fucking future?

[@sebas7640]

@@Hunter_Stonestreet abate died before the video was made dummy 😐

[@Hunter_Stonestreet]

@@sebas7640 it was a joke fucktard

[@mwhite7712]

I wasn't born a US citizen, but I acquired it at a young age. Reflecting back on videos like this really makes me appreciate the sacrifices that men and women like you made for people like me. Thank you, truly.

[@grieksestraat]

like your comment : thank you

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

We appreciate all immigrants, to this country, who carry the attitude you express. We are all made up of immigrant blood. So much so, we can’t even trace our own heritage to a few ethnicities, let alone just one. So bless your heart, and I feel honored to share a country with you. Now let’s flush the excrement of our terrible government, down the toilet, together, and bring back the ideals expressed in our constitution.

[@Vampybattie]

Same I came to usa when I was 7 and I remember seeing military commercial when I was 10 and was always interested in joining and I will be finally be able too

[@jake8855]

​@AdolfHitler-wo1my what do they do for anyone but arms merchants and the politicians they own?

[@checktheplaylist101]

We don’t show enough gratitude to these guys.

[@Ripper13F1V]

Raising a glass for the 25 in 2020.

[@danielcangelosi3995]

Ripper13F1V same

[@bobsteins4435]

Cheers!

[@emoflamingo3412]

Damn Right

[@2012enpassant]

Raising a glass for the 25 in 2021. Thank you for your service & sacrifice. You are 🇺🇸 finest.

[@susanmarsden5225]

My nephew Cpl. Richard Robinson a sniper with 3 Rifles, British Army, was killed by an IED in Sangin 2009 prior to your deployment. You all remind me of him so much. Great people who have done great things but who will never get the level of recognition or thanks they deserve. Please know some of us will always appreciate you all.

[@jerryjerrylahngenhairy4724]

Thank you Susan. I will never forget your sacrifice and your son will never be forgotten.

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

Cheers to your nephew, in heaven. He is a hero, in every way, imaginable. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@VenturaHighwayman]

They get recognition from those who make it back. The real heroes are the ones who never left the combat zone. The enemy is not ourselves, but is in us.

[@stake2bacon]

Sorry for your loss Susan. May Nephew Cpl. Richard Robinson be remembered for his sacrifice, he lives on through the lives he has saved and the memories of his family and friends

[@Nathan-z7s3d]

European ethnic group, are the best people on Earth. "Blessings to the nations"

[@CaliberBeats]

Idk but when that soldier got on camera and said "Hi, I'm your dad! Happy first birthday!" man I got choked up. So glad he lived to be able to raise his daughter, imagine if that was her only memory of him. RIP to all the brave souls who lost their lives.

[@chillyschleemies5026]

Seemed like he was contemplating saying “I was your dad” bc he knew how deadly the situation was.

[@ishatoncoppercab]

Not soldiers... Marines

[@MannyloAnimeSquad]

Gotta respect the guys who protect us and others wish more people would show appreciation

[@patrickkelly8858]

Amen to that man. You know Hollywood’s been making movies of the wrong superhero’s if you ask me. Superman and Batman have nothing on these guys.

[@jdamqueen]

foxrot Ghost because those people in slippers want to fly planes into American buildings. Do you remember 9/11?

[@Jay-Niner]

How does killing people in Afghanistan protect you?

[@Jay-Niner]

Peate funny how you bring that up. Remind me exactly how many of the 9/11 guys were from Afghanistan. Oh yeah, it was zero. Most of them were from Saudi Arabia... but you just keep on sipping your corrupt government’s kool aid. First it was war on people half way around the world, now the president has declared war on US citizens. Enjoy your “freedom”

[@docthekitty2484]

boy i sure love it when cucks come in here crying about the military and turning everything political because they are too beyond dumb to think straight.

[@Jasmine_06]

20:32 Really gets me. Making a video for his infant daughter, knowing well he might not make it back. Debating whether he should say "Vanessa, I'm your dad" or "Vanessa, I was your dad".

[@Jasmine_06]

@@thishandleistaken1011 I really think it's likely that he made this for his daughter when she grows up, in the event he is killed. Also, I'm very curious as to how you would talk to your infant daughter after seeing several of your close friends killed. There is no need to be disrespectful.

[@jpop3583]

ok that’s not what happened he was so stressed and put in situations that he didn’t know if he would live that deployment

[@ahmctech104]

@ok Snipers have to be smart. How’s your understanding of terminal ballistics? Can you calculate the distance to a target using mil dots? You saw a glimpse of this man under extreme stress and felt confident enough to criticize something as petty as the way he spoke? That’s a troll move. You get one life. Don’t waste it trolling.

[@Jasmine_06]

@@ahmctech104 Well said.

[@-lines-8256]

ok you sound cool from your couch

[@paullewis9332]

Watched this video when it only had 12 views and i wasn't a Marine and now i"m re watching it with 368,444 and i"m proud to claim the title United States Marine

[@marcscribner3889]

Welcome to the Gun club. And welcome to The Suck

[@robertmcintosh8257]

thanks for your service be forever safe sir AND SEMPER FIDELIS,,,,,HOOAH

[@JoshuaDavidBaughman]

heart likes for days, brother

[@Saidwhowhen]

Thx brother

[@TheTir1962]

2.33 million 3/31/2019

[@nomnomfpv3136]

Whenever I think times are tough, I come back to this to remember that whatever I’m going through, isn’t shit compared to what these guys have been through, lived through, and keep living through. And it gives me strength. Thank you

[@nomnomfpv3136]

I’m sober now! And still love coming back to this. We need an update

[@digigraph6463]

Mark Hammett was my drill instructor when I joined in 2012. In 2013, I landed in Sangin with 3/7 and spent 9 months walking these same areas as these guys, occupying those same PBs, seeing their names written on the walls in memory. I'll never forget Mark and the lessons he taught me before sending me off into the infantry, the stories that he shared when he gave me my EGA all those years ago.

[@shaquilleoatmeal5662]

Thank you for your service

[@oldspecviews]

Hat's off for Mark Hammett, we have our today and everything that comes with living in a free Country only because you badass soldiers gave your yesterday's, less we forget.

[@pngarcia1563]

I got out back in 1989 from USMC. My son was 1 year old. When he was 2, I was doing pullups in my backyard (reminded me of yet watching him with his baby). My son came up with outstreched arms for me to pick him up on the pull-up bar. I picked him up, he grabbed the bar and just hung there..for a long time! Later that week we took him to the doctor for a hernia from hanging on that pull up bar! Irony is that my son served along with these guys, he was a combat engineer with 7th engineers. He was an engineer as his grandfather was a USMC engineer back in Korea.. Semper Fi!

[@kathiharkness9748]

That's what Our Heritage is all about. Carrying On The Torch of Espirit De Corps. The Brotherhood of Marines Semper Fidelis Fraters SSGT Oakes LF 78-95

[@arlieendsley4]

Thank you.

[@Astro80s]

Thank you

[@williamkaylor1191]

God Bless the both of you..

[@hvyledmark]

I Thank your Family! The search for something greater than us spans Generations! Not many take the noble road across generations!

[@2098elk]

Welcome home son! From a Viet Nam Vet. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@MrBigtexallin]

Thank YOU

[@thotlinemiami6627]

2098elk hell yeah

[@truenorth2653]

Thank you all - from a Canadian who never had the nuts to serve. Best I can do, is say thank you for your service.

[@MoreTrenMoreMen69]

I salute you sir. Massive respect for those who protect us. I am 15 and see myself entering the USMC and serving this wonderful country in the future.

[@L85A2]

Charlie don't surf, friend. Charlie don't surf...

[@ryangreene338]

Man this is the first time ever watching this and I think I met you in Sengin. I was a combat engineer and we were going out every night doing route clearance and road repair. I was in my 2nd IED blast less than 24 hours from leaving for back home, hell we could still see the base when we got hit. Good to know you made it home! Semper Fi Marine!

[@justanaussie2822]

As an Aussie soldier of 21 years. Thanks. It took me 15 years after I got out. To deal with my stuff. Not my corps but, Semper Fi. Our moto was, Duty First

[@williamhoskins7818]

Welcome home dean. Ooh rah !

[@markoneill8188]

Smoke a big waffer big man lay in that sun ANDD chill thee feck out lol at will help ya

[@MrGamemad]

I may be British and some may say that I have no right to say this, but thank you for your service lads. Unbelievable what you do

[@iamthesoulsaver17]

You have every right brother! Thank you! My best friend is at the end LCpl Joseph Rodewald RIP KIA by IED

[@StudM01]

BS, you have every right. We hang together. Much love from America, to our worthy brothers across the pond. We owe you a lot for your help in the GWOT.

[@johncarlsen3467]

Anyone that says you can’t say thank you is full of shit. I served with the 8th RCT in Munster FRG, and we also appreciate you Brits. (Even tho we kicked your asses a couple of times). Don’t get mad, I’m married to a wonderful Brit from Leeds brother.

[@jayjay269]

Don’t you EVER feel like you can’t show someone your appreciation and gratitude. Ask ANY U.S. service member and they will say the same thing about the brothers they served with from the British military. You have my respect. It’s what makes us who we are... Brothers/Sisters in arms, no matter the flag on your shoulder!

[@wadiyatalkinabeet2514]

British here too, Can't wait to serve along side you boys when i join

[@reggierico]

Just outstanding in every way. Enlisted guys tend to have such an honest, open and almost vulnerable way they talk about buddies, experiences, combat and fallen brothers. This brings back memories for me, as well. Our unit lost 22 guys out of slightly less than 300 during my time. When I think of them now, I always remember them happy, and smiling...

[@tewkewl]

Thank you for your service sir (Vietnam?)

[@Jeremy031152]

tewkewl Thank you for YOUR service Sir?

[@adam2point051]

Jeffrey Collier thank you for your service

[@odysseus3835]

The vietnam war ended 40+ years ago, he's probably a lot more recent then that. Iraq/Afghanistan likely. I respect your service.

[@vanessaallan7311]

adam 2 point 0 I think it's great to see comments still rolling in from being posted on YT in 2013 which means this video and alot similar are still being viewed. And respect, bravery, and honor is seen from a soldiers to another.

[@itsblackjack6704]

I watched this for the first time in 2014 when I was 13 years old. I thought it was a cool story and it was the first time I realized who the Marines were. I became more interested in war and military movies/books as I got older but I always looked up to the Marines. Later in my life, Oct 28 2019, I joined the Marines with an 03xx infantry contract. I graduated on Jan 24 2020 and one of the first things I did being a motivated new boot was watch this documentary again. It hit different and gave me a certain feeling of pride because I wore the same uniform as the Marines I looked up to. Now I just finished watching it for the 5th time. Over the summer I was deployed to Afghanistan with 2/1 which resulted in 11 Marines, 1 sailor, 1 soldier and over 150 civilians being killed. Now I have a sense of purpose and feel like I earned the right to have pride in what I do. I can relate to these guys even though we’ve done entirely different things in our careers. Blows my mind.

[@whtfolks5517]

I’m 46. Thank you sir. Chino Hills, Ca. Salute.

[@letsgobrandon1520]

Wow, thank you for your service!!! And also, way to go for following your dreams for so long. Same age as you were, 13, and hope to do exactly what you did. I also hope to go into marines infantry. Thanks again for your service

[@johnnycanuck123video]

I went to ITB with Mccollum, Nikoui, and Merola. All of the 0311s were split into 3 groups alphabetically, with the early names going to 7th Marines, middle names going to 2/1, and later names, myself included, heading to 3/5 (the unit in this video) just down the road from you. We were on ship when there were rumors of us heading over, but alas we ended up watching the withdrawal through social media like the rest of America. When the bombing happened, throughout the entirety of the Marine Corps there was a feeling of frustration, anger, and sadness that I hadn't seen before that day or since. We were absolutely capable of doing something ourselves to "get back" at the guys that killed our old friends, guys that do the same thing as us and wear our same uniform, and live about a 12 minute drive away. There were a lot of 3/5 dudes, like myself, that trained with or knew some of those injured or killed in the bombings. It's especially strange seeing the parents of Marines I knew on national television or having a meeting with the president. It felt surreal seeing Nikoui's dad on Tucker Carlson, or seeing national news media report on the birth of Rylee's daughter that he didn't have the opportunity to be a father for. All that being said, you guys did us proud. A buddy of mine moved over to you guys and by all accounts you're pretty stellar. Keep up the good work, man.

[@devildogentertainment4904]

Bro just stepping on those foot prints earned you the right to take pride in your service. The most idiotic thing is to think you need war to validate your service . There’s so little of us Marines , take pride in that

[@devildogentertainment4904]

I joined back in 14. I lost my friend 2 years later , 3 years later another one to suicide , it ducking sucks so that’s why I say don’t let war be the a affirmation you need fo be a Marine , or a service member in general …it’s overrated ! All I care about now is my son :). We all get the itch to want to go and fight and join back! But I’d rather keep fhe homeis I have now, the life I have now and my son , than give the Corps another day of service

[@blakebergquist5436]

People often reflect on the older generations and think “They don’t make em like that anymore.” This documentary shows that despite all the BS in today’s world, there will be men like this. Warriors.

[@jameskawaikaupejrcwo3usmcr573]

People just don’t understand us Marines. All Marines from the past, present and future understand what we Marines do best. Close with and kill the enemy, but most of all protect your fellow Marine Brothers and their six. Semper Fi!

[@surfrat8884]

Americas best

[@tipphilips8252]

It’s more of a media/ civilian problem. They are not using feminists men to train warriors lol.

[@1blueorange]

Idk. Have you seen all these morons with tik tok nowadays?

[@ethangallup565]

Put a unique man in unique circumstances and you will see...

[@naja2270]

As a Brit, the word Sangin has been synonymous with loss for over a decade. To all the Americans that will be deployed to that region of Afghanistan, good luck, stay safe, and give them hell for all those we've lost.

[@cheeseball4791]

Alex Brooker Hell yeah brother! Thank you for your service.

[@406blakebrent]

3/5 in Sangin DEFINITELY, avenged all the Brits lost in Sangin.

[@matthoffman2535]

Oorah brother

[@johnhansen8272]

I lost some very good friends from 3 Para, and couldn’t agree more. Rotation of troops and lessons they’ve learned has not been as effective as it could have been, which is too bad. We stood to learn a lot from the Brits n Sangin or with IEDs in Iraq. Missed opportunity

[@matthewemery4205]

MY CANADIAN NEPHEW FOUGHT THERE AVFC

[@nathanpitek3177]

Guy who just got shot in the head - “Can I smoke a cigarette?” Medic “I don’t see why not”

[@raymondmercado5637]

That shit hit me like who's gonna say no

[@jscarpa2002]

Yeah. His mouth didn't get shot off. Smoke away.

[@christopherjiijohnston2839]

Ya heso could as long a raw ass draw wasn't in the with platoon command shit rag of a war

[@victorvictorfitness7537]

Hahahaha outstanding 😅

[@jennifernichols9468]

Corpsman not medic

[@stephaniepage-leskovansky3070]

I am so grateful to all our men and women that put themselves in harms way for a greater purpose and protecting us! We who have never served probably cannot imagine what it’s like doing what they do!! Thank you for all your sacrifices and service!

[@JanAndhisfiets]

De wars in Iraq and Afghanistan only created more terrorism.. learn about the industrial complex and understand its not about peace or defending the US

[@freegedankenzurbaukunst5613]

🤣😂😂😂😂 🤫Stephanie Page-Leskovansky 👈🤪

[@robertmoffitt1336]

The last 12 minutes...the most powerful thing I've seen (felt). The last 12 minutes needs to seen by almost everyone.

[@davidekstrom9595]

Majorly agreed

[@adventureismydrug]

I agree, more veterans need to know that we need to talk about things and be open to allow healing to take place. We definitely need more awareness on this issue so everyone understands that they aren't the only ones dealing with this.

[@Jeffrey173rd]

173rd army vet here. 2 tours to trashghanistan, doing route clearance from the wygal Valley, to the korengal and up in wanat, I can say you guys are heros to me! I've seen so damn much combat and bad days that I can't even watch these videos without getting emotional! I had a buddy that was in this unit and when we both somehow got home, we traded stories and videos and made us wonder how the hell we made it back home! R.I.P to all the fallen! Rest easy!!!!! Airborne!

[@aphoticjellyfish]

Guess who made that country trash? The USA buddy 🎉

[@calebhare1011]

My dad was a Medical Officer with y’all out there. He Even made a song called the Sangin Blues about it. The Boys of 3/5 are my heroes. Seeing y’all come home 12APR11 was the best birthday present I have ever gotten. You’re sacrifices and service will not be forgotten

[@fongy200]

Haha i always took my little Hoffner Shorty, music's a great moral booster.

[@RandomPerson-ob1hk]

Well isn't that cool how everything can just connect? Such a huge world and here I see someone who relates to the people in this video.

[@Rulysniper14]

Take care of yourselves boys. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength. Til Valhalla Abatte. Semper Fi from 1/8

[@yellowhammer4747]

VALHALLA!

[@tylerdmore9372]

That's right, it's not - in fact it's another mountain to master... get it out "i say"...

[@sours4g181]

Zack Kraft Til Valhalla

[@zac2399]

Til Valhalla My Brothers. Semper Fi from 1/1

[@0311-z2c]

​@@zac2399 OEF 2012 1/1 RAH

[@zest2k184]

I have watched this video multiple times over the past few years to remind myself of the reality of what i want my life to be. My whole life i’ve wanted to be a ranger, i’m glad this documentary can humble me a bit. Thank you for your service Marines of 3/5 and rest in peace to those fallen.

[@yakub9933]

I’m thinking about joining the marines too. This documentary is equally depressing and inspiring. I still feel like it’s a place I could find some sort of purpose in

[@skm9420]

I wish I wasn't so rebellious when I was a teenager, I should've joined the military. Now I'm a recovering meth and heroin addict with nothing to show for my hard work in my adult life. But I'm working hard every day so I can make the 2 year mark to get my pilots license and try to do good for my fellow man.

[@skm9420]

@@TheQuarreler I'm 26, I'll be two years this November of heroin and meth but I'm tapering off subs so I gotta wait 2 years after I'm done with Suboxone before I can get my pilots license. But with how this shit is looking with the situation now, we might end up fighting our handlers. I train with my ar and pistol as much as I can afford and dry fire practice as much as I can with my free time. The more you seek the truth the crazier it seems.

[@Agbahizzal]

We fight so you can be. Fight your fight brother, not all fights give glory but they all prove we're worthy.

[@michaelbaldwin5495]

Proud of you Skm84🙏🇺🇸

[@GunSlingerClyde]

working hard everyday for what you want in life is what you got to show no matter if its your child life, teenage life, adult life, or old person life...show up and put the work in bud...you got this!

[@savage_the_wild]

Keep it up man, we all have our own battles. Our demons can be a real sumbitch

[@tonyhumphreys9127]

Nice video, you American Marines have my utmost respect, you are a brave Band of Brothers, I salute you all. From an ex British Soldier.

[@muttonangler4150]

Much respect for your comment. The British are and always will be our brother's in arms.

[@iceman2073]

Once a soldier always a soldier....GOD Bless you Lads...and all those good fine soldier serving in Afganistan and other places in the middle east....

[@lastpostbugler]

Indeed... It makes me cringe when I hear other cap badges taking the piss. Prior to being deployed. As, when we were in the sandpit Iraq/Afghanistan irrespective of which flag ( Union jack or stars & stripes) we wore on out sleeve. we were all brothers in uniform. When one of us was slotted/fragged & things went kinetic !!! ....We all bled. & you are so right about FXXXXXg politicians. They are, for the most part full of B/S. ie false promises.

[@paulushadichaerul1761]

X

[@ianadams8545]

Nicely said brother from a former marine

[@TLCphoenix]

We always use to say " everyone wants to do gangster shit, until its time to do gangster shit" . I grew up always wanting to go to war and be an infantryman. When I finally found myself in Iraq as an infantryman and received my first real-world operations brief my buddy turned to me and said " Glad it's not me going! haha sounds like you're all going to die" and we laughed. Later after calling my wife and newborn son I told them I had to go away and wont be able to call for some time. I hung up and realized this could be it, its not a video game or a movie...I am going out and someone is out there trying to kill me, coming home was not guaranteed. Thats when I realized the old saying " If someone tells you they're not scared, they're either lying or stupid" rang so true. I don't care who you are..."everyone wants to do gangster shit, until its time to do gangster shit"

[@death_parade]

Slight correction to that quote you quoted sir:- "If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha." -Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

[@shaquilleoatmeal5662]

It might not mean much but thank you for your service

[@muman1]

This....

[@giga5974]

Thank you for your service sir

[@ee8200]

Man, this hit me real hard, I'm rethinking about what I want to do for a living

[@frostyxausty]

this is the video i watched before i joined the military that would ultimately inspire me to join the Infantry. I became an Infantryman with the US Army for 6 years and 2 deployments and I would do it all over again, what an experience!!!!! here i am as a Veteran watching it for a second time with a totally new found perspective, it is still just as gripping as the first time through. grateful for everything

[@ShareTheLightTV]

This is an outstanding documentary

[@kurtbjorn]

I am a USAF veteran, and pilot. In 2002, I had the priveledge of flying a B-777 full of young Marines from a US base to Germany, thence onward to the war, on what is called a CRAF mission. Unlike today where a pen knife gets you arrested, I had a cabin full of machine guns, pistols, rocket launchers, and the young men who wielded them. I've never encountered a finer bunch. Many had never been outside the USA. We got to have cockpit visits; all of them were so squared away. I often wonder what happened to them, and I hope they all made it back. All the best to those who served.

[@kurtbjorn]

Yes, in your world, everything is kittens and flowers and rainbows, where no one is in bed with homicidal lunatics who think Allah is real. It's all the fault of the West. Just a giant conspiracy, invade for the oil. Gotcha. Did you ever think that we could have purchased the oil on the open market for 1/100th of the cost of the war? It's like a burglar buying exotic tools that cost $10,000 to steal an x-box from a home. Trust me, your conspiracy is utter bullshit.

[@kurtbjorn]

Nice cut and paste "rebuttal." The facts are simple. OBL HATED US boots in Saudi Arabia in GW1. He thought his Afghani muj troops could kick Saddam out of Kuwait. Saudi Arabia, being much smarter than OBL, realized that the latter was a pathetic ragtag band, and asked the West for help. OBL took offense, and 9-11 became history. No one denies US support of the muj and OBL in Afghanistan. At the time, the USSR had 50,000 nuke warheads. It was payback time for the Chinese and Soviet support of North Vietnam in the 1960's. No one said it was pretty, but damn, it felt good. Yes, we supported tyrants. Guess what? We killed them when they went ape shit. Sleep in hell, OBL and Ghaddafi.

[@kurtbjorn]

Guess what fool? OBL was in Afghanistan.

[@StephenB2]

Gun Runnerz you should read the book called 1 million steps it was written by the people who made this documentary. Specifically a reporter who went through Vietnam. The book is about this very deployment . It even tells the story about the guy who lost his tooth twice . It's a really good book

[@ItsIanAndMerlin]

To every man and woman in the service. Past and present. Your struggles, hardships, and achievements do not go unnoticed. Thank you. Thank you so very much. God bless all of you.

[@thishandleistaken1011]

Yes, they've made the world a worse place to live.

[@ItsIanAndMerlin]

@@thishandleistaken1011 how so? Can you substantiate your claims

[@ella7493]

Ian Bomblatus fuck off

[@usmcaddison]

I was there with 3rd Battalion 7th Marines when we did the initial clearing of the Sangin area to build up the patrol bases you guys used and when you guys replaced us; I was on the patrol to get you guys used to the area. lot of fighting down there, and it was a warzone.

[@profile2047]

USMC I don't understand why they didn't mention 3/7.

[@arlieendsley4]

Thank You

[@Chavylifts]

In a few months I’m enlisting my goal is to go mos 0321 recon

[@FPScanadaPC]

@@Chavylifts and get into another war like iraq and be used as a tool by the government

[@exizt_tibbs9776]

Synergy Alert you have a fortnite profile pic your not enlisted

[@Pumpkin_Operator]

I'm getting ready to enlist in the Marine Corps and I just want to say to all still in the military and those who aren't Thank you! The Things you all did while I was just a kid is unimaginable! and I can't thank all of you enough! And those whom are struggling I hope you'll get better! And I hope this tiny gesture to all veterans and active duty members makes your day a little better!

[@BillyTheMilkMan]

Thanks man. Good luck on your journey and be the best you can be

[@0onpoint]

MIC is NOT run by your blood.

[@papij3680]

How's it going?

[@Pumpkin_Operator]

@@papij3680 sadly not good! I went to meps in Sacramento California and all was well. Until the hearing test. Got my ears checked for a medical disqualification. And low frequency hearing loss + tinnitus. But thank you for the interest! Hope your day is well!

[@shockingnationz764]

Rest In Peace Sgt. Matthew Abbate Gone but never forgotten ❤️

[@leecherian3980]

Remember Matthew Abbate 10 years later, thanks for making this video Logan, you and the brothers of 3/5 will always be in my prayers.

[@budpam1]

Great tribute. The last 10 min hits home. From a Army combat veteran of Iraq with PTSD, if you need help ask for it. Please guys, don't feel you are weak for asking. Tears my heart out each time I hear about a brother in arms living through hell only to come home and give up. God be with all of you.

[@CNPrep]

A friend of mine that is a veteran let me know about "For the 25". Very powerful and must see for anyone that has had a loved one serve in a combat zone.

[@stephenpeppin5537]

God bless, as a Canadian I thank you for your service. We Canadians know deep down our American friends protect us from danger but we don't always appreciate it enough. May the Lord richly bless you and heal you all. "Heal me O Lord and I shall be healed, save me and I shall be saved, for Thou art my praise." Jeremiah 17:14

[@MASS1866]

I need to echo that. I thank you heroes with all I have. Of all the “war” movies I’ve seen out there this is the most moving and it makes me feel so humble there are protectors like you for people like me.

[@salman-is9or]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXirqn6Vepp4hck. The CIA HEAD TALKS TO THE TALIBAN FACE TO FACE💥 "9/11💥 watch THE REALITY and realise the Truth. &Share to others Thank you..

[@cheese5331]

@@salman-is9or bro that’s a video of a chicken

[@RaptorJesus420-]

Well us Americans didn't forget those Canadians who stood side by side to storm the beaches of Normandy

[@Neotheresillent]

How dumb can one acutally sound when talking about defending the US when there is absolutely never been any enemy attacking US borders!? It's called killing and ATTACKING, not defending. It never was about defending. It's about capitalism, not honor. Get this straight for sure right after you turn your Playstation off.

[@KnightCommanderGaming]

Easily one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen.... Thank you, men of the 3/5.

[@DR22820]

It’s good to hear a real perspective from veterans instead of glorified Hollywood movies and tv shows. Massive respect to these guys

[@shiftyjacob]

Upmost right respect for each and every one of these dudes we owe them so much

[@expatbob]

As a former Royal Marine of 16 years and numerous sh*t this is the best thing I have seen about 'life after the boys'. I lost jobs, family and more as I destroyed myself on alcohol and wanting to burn up. couch time and crying did good and big rough marine was fixed. well done boys and I hope more of the 'affected' watch this. Semper Fi.

[@oldgoblin7312]

Why do you say "semper fi" if you are a royal marine?

[@66hoodwitch]

Thank you for your service 💪💙

[@KBoogiie]

old Goblin why not? it literally just translates to always faithful

[@StudM01]

I'm glad you're doing better mate. Love and appreciation from America, we owe you too.

[@markbunton1090]

We can NEVER let our service members feel as if theyve let us down. They haven't, EVER. God Bless these young men. From a Vet to you all Salute.

[@Neotheresillent]

Thanks for slaughtering people to help establish power for the US lobby in Asia, Middle East, etc. Brave ''men''. Best equipped army in the world by far! And most civillian killed by any army in the last 65 years. For every mother or child you think you saved, you killed 50 more in the other place. #'MERICAFUCKYEAH #accomplishmentsworthfighting4 #lovelyworldpolice Know this, weapon nerd. Every empire has its expiration date! The US-Israeli coalition is no differnt!

[@kingnico222]

@@Neotheresillent and what are you gonna do about it?

[@seanberthiaume6909]

The gov did in Vietnam and Afghanistan!

[@karonwalker-rybak2010]

Thank you all for your Service, and I thank your families for serving, too. As well as for all the sacrifices you've all made; I for one am forever Grateful. Blessings to you, Mark Bunton as well as all the Military ~ All Branches- Active and non active . There has not been one Assignment, one deployment, one fight that was in vain‼️Not one..... Not ever! 🇺🇸🦅♥️🤍💙🕊️🎖️

[@RustyShackleford19999]

Oy vey

[@tomkbullybully]

Respect to the USMC, from an Ex British Army Veteran of Afghanistan.

[@Batman-gp4gb]

I was in the Helmand Prov. from August 2010 - april 2011. Our FOB was created by the British.

[@franciscogaray2530]

7greetings from ex-legionary, 2REP Legio Patria Nostra legionary 4life paratrooper 4death 2005-2010. Served in Afghanistan during 2008-2010 in and also iraq in 2005-2007. Sorry for bad english

[@jeremybear573]

Much Love to the Brits. Yall some tough dudes!

[@tomkbullybully]

Respect lads. We're all cousins here.

[@thatguy22441]

Indeed. My respect goes out to all the combat veterans of all services of all allies. -US Army Iraq veteran.

[@benhofmann4710]

Thank you for service brothers of 3/5. Only watched this documentary tonight and it brought a tear to my eyes. Much love and respect. Ben ex-Australian Army.

[@mikegude8128]

In San Mateo Camp Pendleton, where the 5th Marine Regiment is located, there is a hill known as First Sergeant's Hill. It's the highest point in that part of the camp and at the top are crosses dedicated to many of the regiment's fallen. Often Marines will climb the hill for PT or to leave a beer at the top for a friend who died. Matthew Abbate's cross stands out as it's decorated with sledgehammers, which is Kilo Company's symbol and nickname, and like almost every other cross up there it is surrounded by beers left by friends in remembrance of them.

[@moxiedrapo2391]

Thank you for sharing that... He sounded like an amazing Marine, best wishes to his son and the rest of his family🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@mach9383]

Mike Gude Yea, ran that hill many of times when I was in 2nd fire team, third squad, first platoon 3rd Battalion 7th Marines from 1985 to 1989 before I got out and they transferred to 29 Palms.

[@Poom0o]

3/5 Kilo Wpns bby. Semper

[@TheCTR6]

Semper Fi, made many climbs up that hill for our brothers. Ours was Matthew Rodriguez but always visiting everyone atop the hill. 1CEB '12-16

[@goon94__61]

1/5 Aco 1st plt been up there many times

[@MrBikboi]

my father fought in iraq I am so proud of him he taught me never to fear your enemy but to always respect them I love you dad we know youre in a better place you are my inspiration these men are so brave and I tell my friends that we need to respect the soldiers fighting for our freedom I’m only in the 8th grade and we don’t get taught enough about how importeant these men who fight for our country to be free are. My dream is to join the marines when I’m old enough

[@sagemabry5351]

Peace to your father. Thanks to your father for his service and ultimate sacrifice. Good luck and I hope you achieve your dream future Marine.

[@Ihatefakepeople2017]

My son is 14 and he is also joining the Marines. Keep your dreams going and we all appreciate your Father’s sacrifice for our nation. Thank you

[@Slowly_We_Rot]

God Bless your Father

[@donkeyman1114]

I’m also in 8th grade and I completely agree with you.

[@ASSassINS111111]

I respect your father and his dedication for his duty, but I want to remind you when you join the military, you are not fighting for freedom, you are fighting for someone political agenda, which mostly about control on oil reserves. If someday you ended up in high position in military, I hope you still have that spirit to uphold freedom when you are commanded to invade some poor country for their natural resources, at that point I hope you can see the big picture and brave enough to stand for humanity and not blindly follow order.

[@seant6624]

Oh dam I knew Lcpl Buenagua he was my boy in boot. After MCT we lost touch I heard he was KIA when I got to the fleet I tried researching what happened but couldn’t find anything. Sounds like you guys had a hard deployment and I got nothing but respect for you all. RIP to those warriors

[@realshaggy6984]

@hcaz revaew what

[@Maximusmime]

@hcaz revaew bad bait.

[@t555p]

Thank you all so much for your service! And thank you for opening up so much about your experiences. God bless you all. I’m Vietnam vet 1969-1970. Your stories resonate with me. Again, thank you for sharing!

[@shanemcfarland1405]

Came here after watching the video on Logan from BRCC. Great, yet somber documentary. Thank you and your brothers for yours and their service this Memorial Day weekend.

[@Alan-in-Bama]

My Dad’s old unit ! He was a weapons company Sgt. - 1st Marine Division, 3/5 in Korea. He always relived his years in the Corps until he died in 2015. I learned so much from him.... and gave me such an enormous amount of respect for all Marines, but especially the 1st Marine Division! He would always proudly point out his old unit when he saw them in action (Fallujah, etc). I still regret not joining the corps as I planned, but my Father made me feel that all Marines were like my cousins or something.. You all have my utmost respect and thanks. God bless you and give you peace, wherever you are now. Semper Fi !

[@joeswansonthesimphunter2612]

Was your dad in Korea in 1950?

[@dbollenbach901]

RIP to these heroes. My 7 years in the Army was marked by two cancelled deployments at the last second. Something I've always regretted, but also something that I feel kept me from a lot of potential heartache/pain/death. I wanted to go so bad and there will always be some regret there. Thank you all for doing the job that you did and for keeping the memory of these men alive. Warriors. Till Valhalla.

[@spiritwarrior2942]

It just wasn't meant to be. You possibly could have died over there. But thank you for your service.

[@paulrevere4326]

I love you guys from my heart! I had plans to join the Marines when i graduated high school in 1989, but I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and the Corp turned me down. It broke my heart to the core. I will always carry the Corp in my soul! OORAH!!!!!!!

[@humbleacho3814]

damn you probably could’ve been good

[@vyranlaise8356]

PTSD is something I live with everyday. Unless you have it. Know one can truly understand what you're truly going through. The way I've been fighting it, is by doing the same routine everyday. Waking up at 4am getting cleaning up, make my bed. Watch Fox news force myself to eat. Stay away from Drugs and Alcohol they only mask the pain. I lost to many brothers after the war do to Drugs. And by drinking themselves to death. I try to be in bed by 10pm. I repeat this everyday and force myself to keep living on. The nightmare, Anger and pain slowly starts to subside. I'm expecting to live with PTSD for the rest of my life. In time it get much much better. Stay focused on the things that make you happy. Going out to Dinner or catching a movie, playing videos games or my favorite listening to music. It's the simple things that life has to offer to help heal the soul.

[@JorgeRodriguez-de6eo]

Vyran Laise trade fox news for some good books friend

[@paulchristiansen7014]

I too deal with it..

[@rpneff936]

You are my hero and should be everyone in this countries hero.....what you endured and still endure to this day normal civilians will never understand. My son just came home from deployment and as much as he denies it he is struggling with his removal from his tour.....please reach out to someone for support....i am a veteran and am trying to support my son and any others I can by listening and supporting so PLEASE find that person you can trust and will support you and stay in the fight soldier!! God bless you!

[@paulchristiansen7014]

@@rpneff936 that's the key for dealing with pstd, I found wife and she's the best she can for helping me, even if she doesn't understand but she's my angel still need something

[@dmac2899]

Go to church bro that will help I’m sure!

[@ck3513]

I know us Army Grunts (11B) give ya Marines shit but we ARE and ALWAYS will be brothers. Same fight/same enemy. Love ya bros and welcome home.

[@EarthWasHere]

Chris Karvounis I had two friend who would always give shit to each other, there names were “Jason” and “Luke” Jason signed up for the army and luke for the marines. Luke once told jason the Army stood for “Aint ready to be a marine yet” I never laughed so hard but damn i miss my friends.

[@EarthWasHere]

Their*

[@sours4g181]

11c love brotha

[@Rockinruffhouser]

Except army will always be big brother

[@deez420nuts69]

@@Rockinruffhouser true. But little bro is leaner and meaner ;)

[@SuperBigblue19]

Being a Marine, that's the only thing I've ever been good at-- SGT Matt Abbate

[@toddarmbruster9712]

I can totally relate. It was the only thing I was good at and did right in my life. SEMPER FI brother. Keep charging up the hill Devildog

[@jamesc8676]

What an Ironman.....and wonderful Soldier.....May YHVH GOD bless his family, as Sgt Abbate is already in Heaven......God blesses true Warriors, as He did David. I cannot wait to meet him, what a blessed guy he is.

[@zac2399]

@@toddarmbruster9712 Shit, same story here. Fellow 03xx SGT. Semper Fi Brothers. We Have The Watch

[@williamhoskins7818]

I think the warrior blood IS ONLY best at this thing. Also , rule number one..

[@jamesc8676]

@@zac2399 May YHVH God bless our Marines; in 71' my brother, Dad and Uncle were all in Vietnam at the same time. I was a HS puke so was out to lunch:) You have my love and respect Marine. God bless you and your family.

[@k6286]

I used to be so encapsulated by war and would romanticize it in my mind. I used to see it as an adventure that seemed very attractive for some reason. My interest has made me obsessed with learning everything I can about it. And one thing I can say is it is no longer something to want, but to learn from. The lessons of pain and suffering that I’ve learnt is insignificant to the reality. War is not a game but a crude awakening to our past. We are violent in nature and it’s a disgusting reality that will shatter the strongest of minds. I truly am grateful for the warriors who have endured. May the universe bring you all peace and love. You are truly the strongest amongst us

[@johnveltre5227]

Vietnam Vet (Army), 1968 & 1969, Infantry. I can relate to the brave Marines. War is hell. God bless these brave men.

[@park5782]

Thank you man❤️

[@11rxses8]

@@park5782 god bless you and welcome home

[@rsalek]

Thank you so much for doing what you had to do when called upon. I wasn't around during that time, but I have learned a lot about Veitnam. My heart goes out to anyone who went there and will never be forgotten .

[@karenbinion8879]

Thank you Logan for a wonderful film. Thank you for remembering my son, Matthew Abbate. To those of you naysayers, particularly Alex Sol, please thank Logan, Jordi & my son for your liberty as you are obviously poorly informed & if you are in fact a marine, I suspect you are a POG. Logan, I cannot thank you enough. I miss Matt so much - I just do not have the words. I am so appreciative that you & your fellow Marines remember him with such love & respect. You have my appreciation & my prayers in dealing with your post Afghanistan issues - I cannot imagine the aftermath. I respect your ability to deal with them & the forum you have chosen to use in sharing them with us as we simply have no real idea of what happened in Sangin Valley. This was not Matt's first deployment - he was in Iraq before going to Afghanistan I spoke with him just after Thanksgiving. He told me that Sangin was very similar to the central valley in California. He also told me that the residents were unabashedly Taliban & unapologetic confirming that you were involved in an uphill battle. I salute you & the members of the 3/5, facing what the British had been unable to impact and to have made a difference, regardless of the cost. Thank you. Karen Binion

[@TheSiddy74]

Karen, so sorry for your loss. Respect to you and good luck, from London xx

[@Hero.Lone-Wolf]

Your son died for nothing ... your son's blood is nothing but a dollar sign for the Military Industrial Complex on their eternal quest for Forever War that only profits the few ..... But I guess you will have to believe that your son died for something .... that's the only way to make sense of your loss .... I'm sorry but some one has to tell the truth ... You know I speak the truth when even the most ardent Republican Chicken Hawks agrees that the Iraq was a fuck up .... Afghanistan is another cluster fuck .... We have been there for 17 years and Talibans are stronger than ever .... Why is it that Pentagon Generals have not been fired or court Marshalled for this .... why are we allowing our Generals off the hooks so easily ? 17 years and we got nothing to show for it ... The Two wars have cost us Trillions of American Dollars which we are borrowing to pay ... Notice how when Trump said he wanted to withdraw from Syria and wanted a drawdown from Afghanistan .... all the Pentagon shrills were squealing and howlering like a mad dog ... 'cos President wanted out of these never ending wars ... All these neocon chicken Hawks who got ties to Military Industrial companies were throwing a hissy fit like a dog with a rabies ... If you really want to make a difference then please go to your senator or congressman and asked for the National Military Draft to be brought back with no exception for Educational grounds and only medical exemptions by the US ARMY/NAVY/MARINE/AIRFORCE medical Doctors .... make sure that all the congressman/senators fighting age Sons and Daughters are automatically enlisted for National Service ...... then we'll see how eager these Chicken Hawks are to start a War ....

[@ItsUrBoiMathias]

@@Hero.Lone-Wolf I cant even begin to understand how someone could say something so awful about someones son who has passed. All you have to do is give your condolences and move on with your life. Being in Afghanistan in my book was worth it, thanks to our men and women the Afghan National Army and Police have learned many skills to protect their people from the Taliban. No, we didn't put a stop to the threat but we put one hell of a dent in them and better equipped the Afghans with not only vehicles and weapons and such but also the skills to protect their own from the threat and in my book that says non of the men who lost their lives died in vein they helped a great cause to defend a country that had no chance if it wasn't for them.

[@Hero.Lone-Wolf]

@@ItsUrBoiMathias She needs to know the Truth and pretending that we care about her son death is pretty disingenuous too ... We need to bring in the reality of Never Ending War back to the public attention again... From Korea to Vietnam to the Americas to the Granada to Panama .... You name it Our country has been at War ... How many congressmen/women or Senators kids have to the War ... ? People need to understand that all the Generals and Politicians talking about "Fighting for Freedom" or "Defending the country" are only soundbites to brain wash the young kid to sign up for a war that has no meaning ... to blindside the kid from realising that all he is, is a canon fodder for the follies of Old mens quarrels ... 17 years in Afghanistan yet no Pentagon Generals have ever been Court Marshalled for a complete fuckup there .. Why do we keep pinning stars on the Generals when we know they have been a complete failures .... whether in Afghanistan or Iraq .. Now Talibans are even more stronger than ever before and more viscous than ever before... Now under the US-NATO watch ISIS has got a nice foothold there in Afghanistan .... I never thank any servicemen for their service in the Military unless they were a draftee in Vietnam War. Why do you want to thank them ... ? IS it so that you can feel better about yourself ... ? So you say thank you and off you go... out of sight and out of mind ... instead of pretending to care about veterans .. why don't you actually put some of your paycheck into the veterans charity or be a part-time carer for a disabled veterans ... ??? Anyone can say thank you ... entirely different to mean it ....

[@Hero.Lone-Wolf]

@@ItsUrBoiMathias I Know it must have been hard for you to realise the Truth .. I think even the Mother now realises this Truth .... You have not refuted no disagreed with any of the things that I have said so far except to call names ... What have you done to help the maimed veterans so far ... ? Except to say 'Thank you' and scooter off ... because you are afraid that he might actually call on you for assistance ... I can definitely sense that I have shattered your sense of reality and the Trust of the Institutions that we have been borned to pledge our Loyalty too ... The struggle inside of you now is palpable... You can now either take THE BLUE PILL and be on your merry way ... totally blissfully ignorant .... or take THE RED PILL ... and understand that the Liberty and Justice is for the Rich man paid for by poor people like you ... Truth is hard and Knowledge is Freedom !!! In time you will learn to swallow your fake pride to be finally Free from Tyrannical Government that starts Wars just to distract us from their own failings ...

[@Filbertfriend]

The Three Rules of War: 1. Young warriors die. 2. You cannot change rule #1. 3. Someone must walk the point. I'm not a marine or anything close to it but there is something super powerful about that to me.

[@nickm6670]

Doc will move heaven and earth the change rule #1

[@phillyfan3942]

Incredible quote

[@zac2399]

If it helps, I was active duty in the Corps, and this is something I have had posted on my wall in my home for years. Never seen it anywhere else til now. Its sad, but true. Semper Fi bro

[@phoenixrising2609]

Hit me right in the heart...sad rule though but it is what it is

[@aml-zq5mc]

Anyone notice the star wars art next to the rules

[@chiefsdome6749]

You guys are so bad ass. Rip to all your fallen brothers. This video has got to be my favorite of all time. I watch it on the regular. You guys were true hero’s going out and doing what you did on a regular basis. Thank you all so much for what you have done for this country. May your brothers watching from above shine light on every one of your days for the rest of your lives. Cheers Logan

[@MikeSmith-ve2qu]

I am so thankful that their is people like you guys thank you for all your service.

[@danosverige]

Yup. Now we can all walk safely around Afghanistan...oh, wait.....

[@BruceReidBuchanan]

Dano UK it's America not Afghanistan you dumbass. your IQ is off the charts

[@danosverige]

Reid Buchanan -Lol, my IQ?...Tell me Einstein...which part of "America" was shown in this film? Kinda missed the whole context there didn't you sunshine. Read it a few more times....slowly! ;)

[@dylannance4587]

Don't understand why you're going around this video, searching for comments to make, it shows how much of a life you really have.

[@SeattleMarinerMan]

Dano UK haha loser

[@KindKay]

thank u all for putting ur lives on the line for us. ..love u and GOD bless and b with u always

[@Tombstone03]

Dano UK none cause they keep them at bay and hopefully it stays like that.

[@danosverige]

Spartan 04 - Lol, you yank's are a lost cause. Conditioned from birth that everyone in the World is just itching to invade you when in reality nobody gives a flying fuck about the US and they just wish you'd all fuck off back there and leave their countries alone! 3,000 died in 9/11. Last I looked over 5,000 US troops have died avenging it! Worth it?...because absolutely nothing's changed over there apart from Bin Laden's dead, and he was too old and sick that the terrorists got rid of him! The sooner your military and powermonger's realise that nobody wants to invade and steal your Oreo's the better the World will be!

[@Tombstone03]

Dude are you stupid do you even know why the US has bases all over the world? do you think that when the US gets involved in something it isn't because 9 times outta 10 someone invited us over? Your from the UK? You think that if the US and the UK weren't allies you think the U.K. Would last long before it gets an Opfor in its door steps.

[@Tombstone03]

Ok let's say this the US pulls out all of our troops out of everywhere Asia, Europe, middle etc etc and if a country thats one our allies gets into a war that's their problem not ours ok you think North Korea wouldn't take South Korea it would take them an hour to get to the capital of S Korea, Russia would take dozens of place probably Italy a small country then proceed to France, the U.K. And Germany shit they took it once and then a number of other small countries. Shit you think Russia or China calling the shots in the world is better than the US that least gives a fuck about those country's especially the U.K. Our closest Allie. Shit China already controls about 97 percent of rare earth minerals you know the stuff that phones and shit are made of. In the next couple of decades we'll all be fighting China because of of this the US, UK and Russia either with us or against us.

[@danosverige]

Spartan 04 - You have bases everywhere because "Empire building" is seen as a bad thing these days. "People invite us..." Lol. You think because president/General whoever decides he needs US protection that everyone in that country shouts "Hurrah!"? Behave ffs. As for pulling your troops out of everywhere and what would happen then?.... Get a History book and go back around 240 years, you know, before the USA existed. We dealt without you for thousands of years mate. The strongest become dominant, right up until some raggedy arsed farmers take some of the dominance away! ;)

[@petepetepumkineat6308]

In the final 15 mins, when Matt talked about seeing his dad after getting back from the deployment. And his dad said “welcome home son” and gave him a beer. I felt that shit God bless the United States of America and god bless 3/5 marines

[@jonchidester4882]

Pete Pete Pumkineat oowas iouyupp POP

[@thishandleistaken1011]

God bless killing people in countries you know nothing about!

[@petepetepumkineat6308]

ok yeah god bless killing terrorist who chop peoples heads off for believing in something different and burning women alive for wanting to get an education

[@thishandleistaken1011]

@@petepetepumkineat6308 Oh, so our allies in the region? LOL. These are not humanitarian wars.

[@ryanhernandez875]

ok Thats why we are FREE!!!! beacuse of the Marines sacrifices.

[@tedlasalvia9668]

My Father's last duty was with the HQ Company, 5th Marines back in '79 as an E-9. He was a former Korean War POW and 3-time Vietnam vet. Listening to these young guys relive the actual horrors of combat makes me envision my father placing his arms around each and every one of them. For them to come back to the world after such experiences, it's hard to adjust to people who have no clue what the world can actually be like when you are just trying to survive every day. My heart goes out to each and every one of them, and I wish to thank them for their service. Some of us who did not serve in Combat actually gets what they went through, and I want them to know that they are never ever alone. You can take the man out of the Corps, but you can never take the Corps out of the man. Semper Fi

[@thedude3673]

"Don't get shot again, and don't step on any IED's" LOL Gee thanks Doc

[@Guy-cs8yj]

LOL

[@jak_w515]

Doc- a grunts best friend

[@FL4NKENSTEIN]

I've cried, laughed, and clenched my jaw. Thank you for making this video

[@Pine_01]

The ol jaw clench

[@ConorMakes]

This video made me spill some tears. I just might go look at the vets Association. I'v been out since 2013 but did 22 years

[@Evergreen1400]

Albertdog101. I appreciate you for you service Sirr

[@tylerdmore9372]

Danmm, 22 ... speechless...

[@jdamqueen]

@@tylerdmore9372 Everyone should be doing 20 years. You don't get a pension otherwise.

[@jonross377]

@@jdamqueen Not always about money bud, it is about protecting your own.

[@frosted_dolphins_70]

22 years... Thank you so much for your service.

[@TOYCH]

I've watched multiple Afghanistan docs and yours by far has the best format of any. Letting the men on the ground speak as the narration mostly is showing the picture as a whole. Good shit.

[@priest9235]

Best, most realist, rawest documentary I've seen. God bless these mother fuckers, true warriors.

[@priest9235]

Jasminewynja They are waaaaaay more warriors than ISIS, to even equate them as low to ISIS is beyond disrespectful. ISIS are un trained, religious fanatics who cut limbs and heads off women and children. These men, these, warriors, stop those 'men' from doing these horrible acts. Fuck you and you're left ass politics, do you even listen to yourself when you speak?

[@g0rdonfreeman1]

Your English is so terrible dude, I can't understand what you're trying to say.

[@barkunderjord3708]

+Jasminewynja It's called the world - evolution - and we are in it, and there are levels in hell.

[@brendenravndal]

Priest another excellent documentary is Restrepo. One of the best films I've ever seen.

[@danieldiaz4066]

Priest wacth restrepo that's another good movie

[@xmonayer]

even though its 2019 I'm so glad I came across this video . mad respect

[@lamnguyenthanhlam4606]

9

[@amejaremy]

I am Canadian and I signed up but health held me back. I wish I could tell everyone of these guys how much it means to me the work they did. Now having to face a disability daily and adjust to a new life and anger towards what I can't change. I can appreciate the mental fatigue everyone experiences. Everyone should reach out and talk about whatever it is that is your struggle when it is too much to handle. Great video, thank you to everyone in and out of frame.

[@brycerader9587]

My cousin was in 3/5 in Sangin and the stories he brought home are crazy. Partly why I joined up was him , the amout of respect I have for him and the other Marines who served over there is only second to God.

[@phelanpawly2507]

I’ve watched this countless times and every time I take away something I missed. I’ve learned what these guys have missed. Each other. Thank you for being you. 😞

[@michaelslaton9477]

"I shot the guy, and his body was flappin like this, it was hella sick"

[@ujjvalw2684]

Timestamp?

[@noah5889]

@@ujjvalw2684 imma start time stamping all my comments cause I feel you

[@UndeadP3nguin]

@@ujjvalw2684 29:45

[@impracticaljoker6773]

I thought that shit was definitely funny I can tell Matt was a great guy

[@erichan6985]

😂💕❤️💕 Abate forever

[@tsg5714]

I cried at the end when it showed the 25 brave men who gave their life to this country. I believe that any man or woman who have gave their life or body part to this country should we awarded the medal of honor. Always have respect to others. You never know if they were a veteran who lost so much, or a sad child who is getting bullied in school. Thank you Logan for this master piece. I hope when I grow up I can serve my country in the US Marine Corp. "For the 25"

[@someguy1688]

I get what you’re saying but it would devalue the Medal of Honor if every deceased soldier received one. I’m sure a solider KIA will receive a medal of some sort, just not the Medal of Honor. I don’t know for sure though.

[@zacharypeery4082]

That is why they award the Purple Heart. I see what you are getting at and much respect to all who paid the ultimate price for this nation but the MoH is awarded for only the rarest displays of conspicuous gallantry.

[@isaiah2536]

28:08 I love the admiration and respect from these guys for their fallen brother. RIP 🙏🏽

[@segmentmedia]

I was good friends with Matt's (min 29.5) little brother, and I met Matthew on a few occasions. I actually went to see a movie with him shortly before his last deployment. The movie was Inglorious Bastards. We all grew up in a small town in California Called Piedmont. Although I didn't know him well, Matt did make an impression right off the bat. Certainly Alpha, entertaining, and just a fun guy to be around. Thank you for your service.

[@JeffNeelzebub]

I was there in Sangin with 3/5. Our Marines left that place completely safe and secure. It wasn't our military that failed, folks, it was our civilian leadership.

[@spazemfathemcazemmeleggymi272]

amen

[@two_tone_xlophone2630]

we know that and we thank you regardless, as i said to logan, it's not a matter if you guys failed or succeeded, you selflessly did what you were asked and that's more than enough, do not judge things that happened by their outcome, judge them by what you were asked by your nation to do. good or bad, win or lose, fail or succeed, those things were never personally in your hands, be proud of what was in your hands and the fact that you stepped up when asked to, your hands were tied by weak civilians with no stomach for what war entails and a spineless leadership would sway to nothing more than fickle public opinion, which isn't leadership at all, it's disgusting self preservation of ones jobs and cowardice before a crowd. so thank you, those of us with half a brain will forever be proud of you guys and what you were willing to do when called upon, nobody can ask any more of you than that nor should they. take care man, hope life goes easy on you and you know, like i do, that you deserve every single good thing that comes your way.

[@seanberthiaume6909]

And we didn't learn from Vietnam the SAME shit!?)@%

[@seanberthiaume6909]

Fighting and losing to people who live in either straw or mud huts!?

[@markwebster5749]

Young men die fighting old mens wars

[@Skulldragger8541]

From a brother 3/5 STA Marine and HOG. Welcome home to all of you. Your movie brought tears to my eyes.

[@colarguns]

Former 3/8 STA Camp Geiger, amongst a couple more, 85-94, Semper Fidelis

[@Regulator81]

This is the best documentary/video anyone made from our deployment! It is nice watch and remember that we were all there together. THANK YOU!

[@sas103]

I wish everyone one could see this, not a war about oil or unjustified action, but in men who gave the ultimate sacrifice in what they believed in, and for their brothers.

[@casimirkulikowski5949]

+Dirk Bravo - Lead singer of 10 foot screws. Amen to that

[@lesterclaypool1]

Afghanistan doesnt have any oil

[@clvw]

Jasminewynja Fuck off

[@clvw]

Jasminewynja Don't think it is

[@levihindle1827]

Lol you conspiracy theorists and your "America is terrorists" bullshit lol the leaders of these countys invite us in to help were not invading these countries against the will of thier governments & ask the civilians in these countrys how they feel about us MOST are thankful & have positive things to say so wheres the terrorism??? Fuckin nancy boy lol

[@TheSnorkl74]

You guys are unreal having the courage and strength to share your experience with PTSD....I think dropping the D as one soldier said would help y’all heal. Peace out.

[@pablowithrice1593]

Currently stuck in a base for the Marines in state, it felt weird when they started singing because today is my birthday.

[@Efectivtrailer2]

Happ bday bro!!! Stay up its the only way out

[@paulp6775]

Much Respect guys, always remembering your brothers. Best wishes to you all from across the pond. ❤

[@zoom5024]

the last part was really hard for me to watch and listen to. ever since my dad got home from afghanistan my mother noticed he wasnt himself anymore, and he started drinking alot. i was still very young and i couldnt figure out why my dad changed so much after his deploment. but now i know, thank you for sharing this video.

[@tangohunter1548]

Prayers for you child! For your dad! For all of your family! There is always going to be cause and effect in the fog of life... I live with p.t.s.d. everyday of my life.. It has sucked me in and spit out all those whom I've loved... But it is not the end, our God is not finished with us! Much love and respect for you. From a caring veteran.. Jesse " sitting bear "

[@majorhawker4776]

My kids know when I get down, so does my German Shepards they all will go out of their way to get me out of my "funk" (what I call it). Just be there for your dad, you don't have to say a thing, but just be in the same room. I don't drink anymore and I thank God for that. My kids (yes the dogs too) help me everyday even when they don't know it, and I try to tell them and when I bark, it is not me, but that darkness that is just there, to not take it personal its not me. I immediately apologize when I am myself again if I remember it at all. I know it has been 2 years since your post. I pray your father is doing better if not, find some of the guys he served with and see if they can get through to him. I have a buddy who lives next door to me know, who served with the Royal Marines, his wife and daughters have me on speed dial just in case he lapses again. We didn't serve together but have both been to the most of the same places and can relate. I finally got him to seek professional help with his wife's encouragement, but as a brother in arms, he knows I will always be there for him, like we all will. We (Combat Vets) need to remember we did not go there alone and spit into the devils eye, so why should we be alone while fighting the demons, this is a question I do not know the answer too. Prays to you and your family, Airborne!!!

[@chordsofgratitude2073]

If your dad is still part of your life, ask him if he's willing to try ASMR, Reiki, EMDR, yoga, other non chemical/drug therapy to help with his PTSD. With Love from an AF veteran.

[@dejonc6z]

Tell ur dad thank you!

[@FFEMTB08]

Damn. Just a few seconds in to their interviews you can really tell these guys have been changed. I feel for them. These are our generations WW2 vets. We must take care of them.

[@mlugin8050]

Thanks for the service of all US soldiers. My deepest respect, from Switzerland

[@sours4g181]

mlugin respect back from prior infantry 11c

[@kevinjenkins6986]

Great documentary Logan. Thanks all for your service... had to watch this again after the fall of Kabul to remind myself of the sacrifice our country endured for literally nothing. I think that the soldiers knew that the policy in Afghanistan was doomed, but they went and fought hard anyways. If anything that shows their bravery, commitment, and dogged toughness that the marines are known for. Thanks again boys

[@Eieioy]

The Democrats bailed out and left the Afghan people to be slaughtered just like the Democrats did in Vietnam. Democrats are mean, nasty peple.