Former GREEN BERET Tells the Story Behind The Afghan Children Photo

In this video, Fieldcraft Survival CEO and Former Green Beret Mike Glover is joined by Fieldcraft Survival photographer Nick Roush to tell about the story behind the photo of Mike with the Afghan children. Mike revisits a photo taken in an Afghan School around 2005 with students near Tora Bora where the war began years prior. He recounts the children's interactions with him, their living conditions, and how they learned from one another's perspectives. The relationship that was developed between these Army soldiers and the people of Afghanistan forged a new outlook on life and love.
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[@greathornedforge1133]

"At the end of our days, nothing will matter but love." Mike Glover This is a great quote Mr. Glover

[@SepticXable]

G-Lover

[@garrettsmith8286]

@@SepticXable G because he's Ganster! haha Lover well because you know! ;)

[@justsomeguyontheinternet5331]

a dose of perspective alot of people need right now

[@manictiger]

It really makes you think. We're like, ah the curriculum sucks, doesn't teach any life skills, etc. We forget there's some places on the planet where just learning addition and subtraction is a privilege.

[@bethf4808]

It’s beautiful to hear stories like this. Here’s a man who’s in a country to hunt down and kill people but his humanity is shining through as he stands next to these small children. People forget that there’s children in the same villages as the bad guys. Thank you for sharing this photo so we don’t forget theres so much more to war than “getting the bad guy”.

[@leokim1458]

@@ed1658 There are plenty of armed cops where I live but I hardly see their guns. I probably never saw one until I was 20 or something. So it is possible some kids haven't seen a gun on a war zone.

[@leokim1458]

@@ed1658 "You live in a village very near taliban and alqeda controlled Tora Bora?" Nope

[@ARider.actual]

A man like Mike has done so much, been so many places, Seen the best humanity has to offer, and seen humanity at its absolute worst. Its really great to be able to hear the stories.... What once had to be sought out in documentaries and was limited to what was publishable is now documented straight from the horses mouth. Gotta love it!

[@firefoxx04]

100% keep doing this. I remember when this photo was posted and thought "o thats nice" but now im immersed because I just watched a 20 minute discussion on what the photo means. Much more impactful.

[@vickyblaskovich9265]

He is such a complete human. Thanks for sharing

[@bernierissen339]

Two Special Forces teams had that war won in the first three months.ODAs are one of the most successful tools we have in the military,when I was a young slick sleeve private in ta eighty Duce we trained with 7th group the best training I ever got.Thanks Mike.

[@charlesmckinley29]

Thank you for sharing this story. I’m very grateful for my time living with a dirt floor, hand dug well and no electricity with people that were happy and living full lives.

[@allisontrainer9950]

I love all the detail of the thoughts, smells, emotion & reactions that make the photo come alive

[@philpeterson7182]

As a former photographer (brief war photographer, AFGH, RC East, 2007), there's nothing better than a great story behind a good photograph. Let's make this a series.

[@dooner4752]

It's important to take on different perspectives and get the big picture of what is important. Thank You Sir.

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Thank you for sharing an amazing story about an incredible photo. More videos like this would be fantastic.

[@stuartnickolas503]

Wow I loved this. This channel is really becoming one of my top favorites. I need influence from someone like Mike Glover at this point in my life I won't lie. What a stand up dude.

[@BIASA505]

Definitely interested in hearing more stories like this, awesome video!

[@garrettsmith8286]

Really loved the story Mike. Great selection Nick. This reawakened a spark of photography that has been laying dormant in me for a while now. Thank you! I couldn't agree more with your choice of words for that photo. LOVE truly is the most powerful force. ~DB4D~

[@sharonbell2421]

I feel that sincere kindness and Love and compassion are the most beautiful qualities any human can show! These qualities are what bring humans together,no matter where they live!

[@sandraa.lelacheur3001]

What a beautiful story. I look forward to future photos and stories. The fact that this is a true story... that makes all the difference. Mike your right about something... it all begins and ends with children. You showed the children what American’s are really like. Thank you gentlemen ♥️ PS A raw life is best.

[@jhaze66]

Great story behind the portrait. I love hearing your experiences like this. It gives us a little taste of another world, one a lot of us have never experienced. Thank you for sharing and would love to see and hear more of this! 🇺🇸

[@markcook9941]

Mike. Happy for you man. Great stuff in a terrible war. Glad you had the experience of remote peoples tucked away and seen the just the humbleness and innocence. That's a great day

[@vicdiaz5180]

I would like to see an interview with Mike and Tu Lam FYI those trijocon fiber optic illuminated sights are still made by trijocon

[@660woodworkingandreno8]

Definitely need more episodes like this. My dad was in the air force & loved asking for stories ❤❤❤❤

[@milescrommando4622]

What a legend. You make me proud to be human.

[@cv.601]

The story about the flowers nearly brought me to tears.

[@BeerCigarsAndTexas]

I love this. Could you do some more breakdowns of your pics? This was so cool because I always look at your pics on the gram and wonder about all your gear it's awesome and the background stories make it even more awesome

[@tomzelinsky688]

Very touching story, and insight behind this photo. your words make me think about these children, and wonder where they are today. Hopefully the world will become a better place one day, where we can all just live in peace. Thanks for sharing.

[@dubzach619]

Great story...u hit the nail man its about love amd service to others on a base level 🙏❤🇺🇸💪

[@jacobkonkel6793]

This is awesome. I love story time in any configuration. 100% agree that Kevin and any other Fieldcraft member should do this.

[@lm-usmc]

We definitely need more of this. Awesome to make a picture come alive. I too can look back at some my old Marine pictures and remember the smells, temperatures, etc.

[@NinjaRN4731]

I love these photos series, this is recording history so no one ever forgets. Thank you Mike.

[@Cormac2023]

I agree with you Mike, on your analysis of hatred being taught, especially to children. My take on it is that its one thing to be open hearted, but its another to be open minded. I'm open hearted, but my mind is always assessing, analyzing and preparing. On a different note, I remember my dad had to use Peltor headsets at work, in a factory. What I want to know is what ones are available now, like the ones you had.

[@turdferguson7686]

amazing photo and story. it is truly amazing that people live in such ways still. it sort of makes me a little jealous in some ways. not the constant warring of course, but the more simple way of life. they probably dont have people constantly trying to show off the next newest fashion trend or gadget. just people surviving and focused on how to continue to survive. something very wholesome about it. im sure it is incredibly tough though. just a crazy thing to think about how different their world is from mine, yet they have probably been there for generations, probably incredibly happy and content in many ways.

[@f82dot]

This was such a great story Mike. You have an incredible way of conveying the entire picture with you descriptions. I really enjoy hearing you tell stories. Please continue this.

[@prepperoperator9153]

I am dying to hear what Kevin's response was, LoL. Great photo/story, please do more, it really brings it home.

[@joshbecker8746]

More stories like this, ASAP!

[@rubenmedina9156]

he repeats the same sentece "the happiest people, but the poorest"... but the reason behind it, is the fact that it is like the realization that one usually have when camping...you might not have much in a certain moment in the wilderness but somehow there is a realization that there is happiness in those places, and the understanding that you don´t need much in order to live...

[@randybedker1584]

Thank you for showing some of the many sides be an American soldier. You are a great man among great men and women serving our country. Thank you to all who have, do and will serve. God bless you all and your families because without your family you wouldn't be as great as you are.

[@SofaKingWashed]

It sucks that messages like the one you're sharing in this post are basically preaching to the choir because it would either 1: not fit into the algorithm of the people that really need to hear it, or 2: get lost in the sea of traffic that goes across everyone's timeline because it doesn't trigger people. Thanks for sharing this perspective, wish more would do the same.

[@_c_y_p_3]

I disagree, I think this is hitting the exact audience who needs to hear this fellas story.

[@matthewbazerkomccusker74]

That’s rad , love yah Mike and thank you for all you do . 👊🏼🤘🏼🙏🏼

[@nobody-ly9ef]

wow, that is such an incredible photo and experience. thank you for sharing.

[@nativetexan8386]

Keep sharing Brother . There is a lot of people that need to hear this and some that need to remember.

[@djupchurch8336]

Thank you sir for ur service ur a awesome dude

[@tonyhoward7696]

Great story! Keep it going Mike

[@briced.hornback1062]

Absolutely INCREDIBLE and inspiring video! Thank you for sharing that story.

[@brenledger4629]

Keep bringing the stories, always great to hear.

[@stevebriggs9351]

Good stuff, Mike. Keep up the picture story time. Love it.

[@internet_internet]

Yup Mike, this is definitely “a thing.” I appreciate you.

[@darrensamuels1511]

This video was beautiful and powerful thanks 🙏 for sharing these memories. 🇦🇺

[@Jborvrnut]

One of my favorite videos you've done. Would like to see more like this.

[@MattAtLids]

Such a great story to go with a great photo. I really enjoyed this segment.

[@baldwinosko6278]

That’s a pretty awesome picture and the story behind it’s even better thank you for sharing that with us that’s cool

[@manictiger]

This makes our failure hurt so much more.

[@grayghost804]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

[@jerryyang8174]

Stories to photos is cool. Do another

[@j.m.8545]

Thank you for advocating for the voiceless.

[@patcavanaugh4941]

That was very cool. Please do more. I'd love to some of Kevin's as well.

[@samadams9557]

I love how diversified you guys are. Great stuff.

[@chrislukasak8530]

Pay attention people, this is a true warrior. I love this.

[@ks5526]

Great episode.

[@j.bodnarczuk6757]

More pics w Great stories! Thanks guys. perspective is so much!

[@nicksignorelli5814]

Thank you for sharing this story with us..

[@con95b13]

Great Job like this keep them coming , Keep your head up and keep pushing God Bless

[@erikhaw7313]

Love this, i never realized the power of photography

[@fatherwolfs1]

What was said after minute 11 was inspiring 🙏🐺

[@jra5624]

Yeah, this is a thing, man. Please give us some more!

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

That’s a great story!! More please. Peace

[@Axe_six-six]

Awesome video. I'd definitely be into watching more of this sort of video.

[@micahbrock6120]

Loved the video!!

[@Bunsandgutters]

Love it thank you for sharing

[@roam4fun853]

Perfect description and story of what America is REALLY about.

[@richdillon1221]

Great to hear these stories

[@BERTalert7]

Definitely more of that please!

[@dehydratedrhombus2473]

Great video, thanks Mike!

[@jasonherzogmma]

That was a great story, and well told.

[@collinshunsaker3738]

Definitely more of this!

[@brenthartline4417]

More stories Mike. It will pay off. There awesome.

[@SeanNam11]

This was awesome. Please more like this

[@jamestiberiuskirk5994]

Thank you for your service.

[@BlackFlagAdventure]

Hope you keep doing this!

[@digitalpunk5365]

Amazing video

[@cdalton3169]

Great video, Mike! Great content!

[@11ccom]

Great insight stuff.

[@MrLlewtanner]

great story, and idea for a video, would love more

[@ProbablyTooLoud]

Thank you for sharing !

[@manuelgonzalez1652]

Cool to see Mike let his guard down.

[@31clint]

I was in Afghanistan in 2002 in a conventional infantry unit and while on patrol we were driving through a village and I remember seeing a little girl (probably 4 or 5 yo) and she was super dirty with tangle hair and she would clap a few times and then point at her open mouth and she was doing this over and over again. She was literally begging for food and water and it broke my heart. My kid at the time was 2 so it really hit home. I was this 22 year old infantryman standing in the gunners hatch almost sobbing. This affected me so much that after I got out of the military I considered taking time off work to travel back to Afghanistan with food and supplies for the kids.

[@dizdizzy8937]

Great insight! Thank you

[@Dontworrybehappy806]

This was dope. Def want to see more!!!

[@Jahmai32]

Do more story times on photos

[@blantant]

That was beautiful.

[@luggnutz]

Cool stuff, been doing photography my whole life, keep this up, especially cool cause it's an archive of a very important part of your life and history. I only have a couple pics from when I was in, but it was a bit before your time.

[@travisweldmaster7815]

Mike ur an amazing human being

[@riobigby6561]

Awesome! Great keep it going!

[@solidjohn6856]

Oh yah loved the video great story

[@ericnewsome2255]

This was awesome.

[@rmp5s]

Yea man. Perspective. People are SO lacking perspective these days. We've had it so good for so long that people don't even know how good we have it anymore.

[@shelbyburgey884]

Nicks new handle! Grasshopper!! lol Interesting video!

[@placidsaint1825]

I would like more story time with Mike Glover and Kevin Owens

[@MrInfamous1977]

More photos and stories✊🏼🇺🇲

[@jeffthompson6248]

Excellent message

[@Tongomongo_1]

Please do more of this