Delta Force command sergeant major: How Somalia 'Black Hawk Down' fight changed my life

[@haymaker4956]

I also struggled when I got out. I don’t like talking about it but my dad see something in me as he was a vet from Vietnam. I was laying face down on a couch and couldn’t do anything. I was scared and hopeless at the same time. He made some calls and came in and made me get up. We drove to an in patient counseling center with the VA. It was a long road but I started living life not long after that. I drank a lot and had 3 dui arrest during my lowest times. God helped me through this as well as my father and others. Keep doing what your doing brother. God Bless.

[@DidU-4fit2]

God Bless You and your Father. Thank you both for your service

[@dr051267]

Thank God for your father that noticed the signs of your pain and struggles which I'm sure that he himself went through a lot during his service in the Nam it took a lot of courage for you to address your situation that you were going through many thanks for your service you take care of yourself brother 🇺🇲

[@haymaker4956]

@@dr051267 thanks bud

[@dr051267]

@@haymaker4956 take care brother 🇺🇲

[@jamesfstump]

Got to keep moving God bless y’all

[@TrEuDaT]

thank you sir for your sacrifice and for your service to our country. you are an American hero.

[@djwhite8824]

I can’t even imagine what was going through MSG. Gordon and SFC. Shughart’s heads when they were on the ground facing possibly hundreds of Somali militants pinning them down, they sacrificed their lives for the safety of that pilot and that is honor and integrity at its finest. God bless them

[@otisjacksonjunior9795]

They are the sort of men who tower over most human beings in terms of the courage, dedication and mental fortitude they are endowed with. We are blessed to encounter them in our lives if we do.

[@ibabdi3806]

What where they doing there and the Somalis wasn't militants they were citizens defending there country from mass murders from the US

[@djwhite8824]

@@ibabdi3806 if they brandish weapons, they are a militant

[@hairyairey]

@@ibabdi3806 In your dreams. The US went in because aid workers had been killed and the target was the one who ordered them killed. The level of hatred in response though is something not seen since WWII.

[@eduardoquinonez2929]

@@ibabdi3806 it was a civil war, coupled with a humanitarian crisis that the UN could not stabilze. The US sent in the Delta Force and Ranger soldiers to take down General Mohammed Adid ((I am sorry if I misspelt the name)) since he was the largest of the warlords operating in that specific area. The idea was to remove him and his upper leadership in order to stabilze the area for the UN to render aid to both the civilians and to stabilze, restore, and aid the government.

[@josephtalmadge3108]

The definition a an American hero God bless you and thank you for your service

[@ibabdi3806]

Your hero killed my people for no reason.

[@ibabdi3806]

@@paranormaladventurer4922 take some accountability

[@abdisalamyusuf1166]

@Ib Abdi lying, who is 'your' people?

[@docshredz1492]

It never leaves... especially these guys. Respect. Somalia was a bad situation. Stay alive, man. R.I.P. Master Sergeant Horrigan.

[@ibabdi3806]

They should never been there to begin with and now you are back, why can't you leave us alone please?

[@abdisalamyusuf1166]

@IB Abdi Little brat. These soilders are helping.The least you can do be greteful.

[@ibabdi3806]

@@abdisalamyusuf1166 hooyada uusheeg, helping how, they are there to stop the country moving forward.

[@ibabdi3806]

@@abdisalamyusuf1166 I hope they do, but I don't think so brother

[@abdisalamyusuf1166]

@@ibabdi3806 if u really want to help get an education and go build a well instead of ranting behind the keyboard.

[@nguyetngo4087]

Thank you for your services. God bless you all.

[@hairyairey]

@Traitor Hannity It's boring to thank someone and bless them? How sad is your life, on a scale of bozo to loser?

[@afcfrance8115]

i am ex millitary in the UK, and other job i can't talk about, and i have lived with PTSD for over 18 years, when they tried to help me it sent me insane, and i had to stop the treatment, and i now just live with it. the best thing i have is 2 lovely dogs, who keep me smiling

[@sigspearthumb3249]

What treatment did they give you? Have you tried Stellate Ganglion Block treatment? Works wonders.

[@reccerat4446]

Dogs and horses are great therapy mate. Something is off with this.

[@hairyairey]

God bless you and thank you for your service. For some exercise helps. But nothing beats faith in Christ.

[@johnscanlon2598]

Look into psychedelic treatments !

[@amaliaasturias446]

GOD BLESS YOU, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!♥️

[@Jason-fg9wn]

A legend to me is someone who lights the path forward for others to follow. Thank you Tom Satterly for going through what you went through to be able to shed light on the main problem, our minds. Thank you also to the legendary Jen Satterly for making it all possible.

[@lukenakahara7272]

Semper Fidelis. Thank you for your service then and now. Godspeed

[@fluff2001]

As a vet with a few issues myself, Respect to Tom ........ Life is too short to waste any more time....... thank you to his wife for her support and the team helping sf guys .... I have learned that I am not the only guy who went through some crazy stuff and I am not alone ....... God Bless USA ........

[@andream1216]

Thank you for your service to our Country

[@sbg4ever120]

May God richly bless you as you minister to our very crucial men and women in the military! You all are true heroes and we are beyond grateful to you for your service to our great nation! 💜🙏🇺🇸❤️🙏

[@pickititllneverheal9016]

Thank you for your selflessness, and your continued service.

[@ibabdi3806]

What did Somalia do to them?? Or you?? They killed kids and women

[@abdisalamyusuf1166]

Ib Abdi no they didn't. Stop lying

[@raghedanan3959]

@@abdisalamyusuf1166 America has no business to be there. Nobody invite them ! Now all these innocent women and children they have killed are hunting them down in their brains…..!

[@MarkJacksonGaming]

-- Every man has that monster. If you've never met it, be glad. I know mine well, but was one of the lucky ones. 21 years of fighting and I've never been mentally been ripped down.

[@randysiler7458]

I want to say I am not a vet but I grew up watching Vietnam on prime time tv. Graduated high school in 74. My dad served in the Seabees in Alaska WW2. I have a huge amount of respect for our veterans. Thank you!

[@cameronjohn604]

Retired firefighter, been through my own battle. Thank you for making this video, it really helped me actually not feel so weird or not normal. Nothing but respect for service members, may you all be well.

[@sabrinaprince8577]

Because of soldiers like this brave veteran who served our country, the USA we all enjoy the freedom to live a happy life. We can not forget that the freedom we all enjoy in this country is not free. A lot of our soldiers died for it. We must not take it for granted and we should all defend iit. Otherwise, the soldiers who served our country and died doing it will have been in vain. We can not let that happen. Thank you for serving our country and for protecting our freedom.

[@truncatepool5801]

Yeah because Somalia was such a threat 😂

[@leviginsberg3022]

While being respectful for all of those who have died, nobody who died in Somalia or Afghanistan or Libya or Mali or Niger or Syria died protecting our freedom here. Our freedom is at risk from politicians not poor third world people.

[@truncatepool5801]

@@leviginsberg3022 absolutely

[@chrisrocker6245]

Somalia 🇸🇴 the 🦁 of Africa

[@eritreashikor1991]

🇪🇷 🤝🇸🇴

[@jayfro8340]

Yall are the only things that can bring to me to tears. Not vets, but combat vets deserves more listening to their struggles.

[@nicholasmichaelcassenti]

God Bless you and your loved ones and thank you… thank you; for helping protecting our country!!!

[@skookapalooza2016]

I'm so glad that he turned his life & marriage around...and manages to help others. I'm grateful the story has a happy ending.

[@joannesposito7750]

We need to step up our game for mental illness, especially for vets!!!💝🙏🇺🇲

[@evam.8567]

Wonderful mission. Thank you for serving our Vets after serving our country 🙏🇺🇸

[@emersonbolen784]

OUTSTANDING!!!!!! WTG and share Tom!!

[@dr051267]

Thank you for your Service Best of the Best and may God bless you

[@fishtexas5548]

Or lied about having asthma

[@fishtexas5548]

@trump's burner phone hunter served? Honorable discharge? Nice try john

[@dr051267]

@@fishtexas5548 Hunter only served one year in the Navy and got kicked out because his crack addiction was more important than serving his country yeah a real contribution to military service quit with the TDS

[@snakeplissken571]

I like this man,his honesty and humility is refreshing in a world where everyone is fake today.He's real and has my respect.

[@v.german11b]

Tom & Jen are a dynamic duo. Keep on rolling! 💪🏼😎🇺🇲 Salud! 🥃🥃

[@ajetmech2002]

Thank you for your service.

[@robertfrayajr8692]

I'm glad you were able to get help brother and now helping our brothers and sisters. I should've starting getting help while I was still in the Army. I had so much anger and grief during most of my career. When I got out, I still didn't get help. My wife and sons saw the problems I was having. I didn't get help because I didn't trust others to help me. I still had it in my head that I could deal. 4 years ago I hit my breaking point and was ready to just end it. I felt that I wasn't doing any good for anyone and everyone would be better off with me gone. Then a friend took me to a Vet Center and I met a real counselor who wanted to help me. She helped me face my demons and how to deal with them. Most important, she showed me that I am a good person and I deserve to be happy. I want every service member that needs help to get the help. To know we are all here for them and we always will be. Be well brother.

[@rickl.1603]

You two are a great story! Thanks for your service over seas and thanks for you wife's service helping you along!

[@SuburbanRuralist]

Man thank you for doing it all. So many can be saved you've gotten back on mission. I'm in tears and don't know what else to say. God bless. ..

[@mistarmer]

Thank you for sharing Tom. POWERFUL

[@chucke728]

Thank you Jen...I think we are all looking for an ANGEL like you.

[@davidh5903]

What a big man. PTSD need to be factored in as a cost when starting wars. Peace

[@ibabdi3806]

Peace you say? I hope you never experience that or your kids

[@azizadam3819]

PTSD is God reminding them what suffering they place on those innocent people

[@abdisalamyusuf1166]

@Ib Abdi &@Aziz keyboard warriors, you guys don't represent anyone with your words. If your parents or God never taught you to be kind. I don't know who will

[@Wh1stle_03]

@@azizadam3819 lol. Poor innocent Aidid just trying to starve his own people in peace 😢

[@d.gillis9660]

I so glad you'll are still here , no shame , just believe you are needed. 🙏Always wanted here 🇺🇸

[@AllShallBeRevealed1776]

Crazy, I was never an operator, but I’ve felt the same way for years

[@dogsoldier7779]

Love that pic with CSM Satterly & Green Beret Teddy Lanier. Teddy’s been through it as well, one solid operator & hell of a guy.

[@revelation9125]

To anyone who doesn’t know much or anything about Operation Gothic Serpent I highly recommend Black Hawk Down. All the men who went through that hell are hero’s and Delta Force snipers Randy Shugart and Gary Gordon became the first servicemen since Vietnam to be awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously.

[@neilk.9041]

Bless you dudes. Did my time as 11b1p ... not embarrassed in the slightest to say never saw combat, was always ready. 31 years out and , well, it's still weird fitting in. I think the brotherhood of it all is just so unique, especially if you were young, that civilian life just seems ... less. I imagine a bad situation amplifies that 1000 times. I don't think civilians understand the impact even just the epidemic level of 'dear John' situations we have to witness our buddies go through constantly, while we are just trying to do good and serve the cause of liberty, have on soldiers of any stripe. I knew few men, myself included, that someone actually stood by. I saw some of the best men I ever knew sob. Men I respected for their fortitude and would have given all for. I realize this is a different thing than this story discusses. But it IS a thing. I just mention it now for all the spouses of soldiers away that might read this. We can handle a breakup. Just do it when we are home. If you care about us at all. I run into soldiers at work from time to time as I work in healthcare. Never do I get along as well with anyone as I do with them. Thank you for your service and sacrifice dudes. You make a difference.

[@lucindaj.mcbride9513]

I ask if they mind if I pray with and for them.

[@glennmassanova5671]

I recommend his book all secure. What an amazing individual. Thank you for all you have done and all that you did for this country.

[@ericfoster5453]

CSM Tom Satterly is truly a stand up guy. I am not Special Forces, but he always answers me whenever I reach out to him with a Mental Health question. God bless him and Jen Satterly for everything they do.

[@dogsoldier7779]

CSM Tom Satterly was one of the key individuals who developed & shaped The Unit into what it is today.

[@ThatGearCollector2002]

I actually have one of his books; All Secure. Worth the read in my opinion.

[@echo53226]

You passed the selection for life and I’m proud of you. Thank you for your service.

[@jasoncornell1579]

A Green Beret was once asked why he never went Delta he said "I have known 12 guys who went Delta 6 are dead 3 are physically disabled and 3 are in Asylums which they will only ever leave in a box"

[@gusm2752]

That was powerful. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

[@cecildaft4204]

Speaks from the heart, God bless you

[@scottbrown5436]

Proud of you Tom! Thank you for all you do.

[@fleafarts3576]

I did 25 years as an FMF Corpsman. I get this. You go from 100 mph to stop. Then you realize…The Government doesn’t care. Only the people that care for you…Really care.

[@fleafarts3576]

@Truckin Tom Your first comment was censored by KZbin

[@d.gillis9660]

Yes we the American People not only care we respect and needed you

[@abainimarama]

Thank You Thank You Thank You ❤️🙏🌟❤️

[@DrStrange225]

Somalia also taught me that slick willie was and is like all clintons a piece of sh*t! USN Vet. 1970-1976 and proud of it.

[@jrocks6969]

Clintons did alot for arkansas more than biden has done for Delaware

[@ruenix3008]

Wow every democratic involved president gets the title of dirt. Vietnam where over 50.000 died republicians created war. Then turn their backs on. Why. typical .

[@ruenix3008]

You were on ship thanks but no thanks. Squid duty no.

[@jrocks6969]

@@ruenix3008 even General Lee , greatest democrat leader

[@abdisalamyusuf1166]

@IB Abdi. Your not helping 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@ussfpa]

Thank you for all you continue to do, for sharing your story boldly, honestly, shamelessly.

[@willmorris8310]

Outstanding….. God Bless you all

[@LeatherLaceStudios]

God bless you brother

[@cjohnson9211]

These guys are legends for their courage during that battle

[@edwinwatson6843]

…..thank you for your service. I served a couple years with the Night Stalkers before I went off to be a Blackhawk Pilot.

[@ibabdi3806]

Thanks to the Somali citizens that defended their country against evil invaders

[@abdisalamyusuf1166]

Ib Abdi delusional

[@Jon_C-19K]

This hit home HARD!!!

[@azizadam3819]

Your home got hit by drone strike

[@abdisalamyusuf1166]

@Aziz keyboard troll

[@reedewillson7289]

Suggestion to the producer : keep the background music , sound low so that we can hear him talk . Thx.

[@patrik4446]

this guy is a SUPERHERO. A REAL LIFE SUPERHERO!

[@ralphalvarez5465]

I seen the collage of photos and saw the maroon beret and the flash of the 27th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Airborne). I know that you went on to become a Green Beret and Delta. I felt at the time that I had other things to do and I ETS. However, I feel tremendous respect for the men that continued their careers especially at Fort Bragg, NC. I am so proud that you continue to serve your fellow veterans and that your beautiful and loving wife saved your life. Your life is so valuable and we can never repay you for what Delta and the Rangers did for us in Mogadishu. You deserve to live a long and happy life. AATW!!

[@alamodefender9860]

"‘Moving on’ is not and has never been an option for most of us. I applaud those who have been able to put [their combat experiences] behind them. Personally, I keep expecting the dam to break one day, but so far it has only trickled down in the quiet hours. One day I’ll be able to put it down-and that day will be when they put me in the ground."

[@d.gillis9660]

We need you all I'm sure you know with what we may have to face. 🙏Always there in my prayer's for your gift of freedom and peace even if those fool's didn't care WE DO YOUR PEOPLE AMERICAN. MUCH LOVE

[@alamodefender9860]

@@paranormaladventurer4922 You are just another Gutless SoyBoy, yelling and hiding in your little safe room. You earned zero respect from AMERICAN PATRIOTS.

[@veliatorrez6523]

First of all thank you for your service second happy you made it. Keep up the great work you do. Wish my brother could have found something like that to help him. He was in Vietnam at the age of 18 came back a broken man and slowly killed himself with drugs and alcohol. So happy that many suffering seek help.

[@patrickshanahan4268]

Just a Human being...... Thanks for sharing, sir.

[@b.bruster1462]

👍. Good stuff Tom and Jen. You helped without knowing a couple of years ago. Thanks

[@subjecttochrist]

Nice video. Amazing how the Lord works through people

[@akiheavenly6]

Behind every strong man stands a strong woman. 😊 What a magnificent lady Jen is for weathering the storm with Tom. And the bravest thing Tom did, even with all of his combat experience, was to be open and honest about his demons. Self-reflection was what saved him and not his weapon, ironically. Thanks for sharing this story.

[@brians8050]

Thank you for your courage. Much respect.

[@Thataintnothing]

Pure American Hero!! May You Find Peace Bro’!!!!

[@stevenalsbrooks8059]

I was there too. I was in the 10th Mountain Division 2-14th infantry battalion. Quick reaction company trying our best to rescue the Delta Force/Army rangers on Oct 3-1993.

[@DonwanNaemoneur]

Wow... truly touching story

[@mwhite1474]

You are so blessed to have your wife as she is.

[@NoCoverCharge]

RLTW! Them my Boys …Glad you are working through it…. I got out in 91 missed Somalia but my bros were there

[@melvinbfernandez]

You were young, Brother. 👍🏽 Me, a SSG at 30yo, with 6 years until I retired, was rough enough. It was the younger of our group of 400+ that their mind quit before the body. I was injured 2 days from completing. No regret. Sent many soldiers after or encouraged them to join the community.

[@mbendero]

Maybe someday they will have something like this for police officers. Too many of my brothers have taken their lives. Going to work everyday when everyone hates you wears you down. God bless msgt thank you for helping our warriors.

[@FromGamingwithLove0456]

Powerful piece. I can hear a lot of myself in those words- I'm no operator but I AM human and sometimes that's enough.

[@alstahl8574]

Semper Fi brother!

[@mikhielthorsson6033]

While I was never in a tier 1 unit, I was Airborne Infantryman, Civil Affairs Operator. But I still deal with the self doubt, shame and ideation. Every day my brain/mind says the most vile and hateful things to myself. So I know exactly what he's talking about I have that same pain. But I don't have that special someone in my corner for support. But I have a VA support group that helps keep me grounded.

[@davidskold3809]

Stay strong

[@Ben-DPPU]

Just shows that militarism, imperialism and warmongering is not just expensive but hurts even the "good" soldiers.

[@agilemonk6305]

Love you Brother Tom. God bless you always. De oppresso liber. ❤️

[@stemosliver]

Impressed' his story After completing the task You are a good father, a good husband.

[@chrisoulalakkas3169]

"Do all the good you can, and make as little fuss about it as possible." - Charles Dickens

[@harleydavison4526]

Thank you! 🇺🇸

[@copper4045]

Black Hawk Down is one of the most realistic war films ever produced.

[@piotrwroblewski1358]

Thank you so much 👍👍👍

[@thefoxdoctor1072]

There is a guy here in Dallas that says he was a Delta operator during this incident and he was captured and they cut off his finger while being captured and yes, his finger was missing half of it so he did lose part of his finger either the way he said or some other way. I can't remember his name though other then he was originally from New York and is now in Dallas and says he was on the delta team that fought in this specific conflict.

[@dogsoldier7779]

It’s possible he could’ve been Delta but rarely do former Delta operators come out & say they were Delta. Most always refer to it as The Unit or CAG. I don’t recall anyone on that op getting their finger cut off while in captivity. Blackhawk pilot Mike Durant was captured but no extremities were removed. A lot of guys claim to be Navy Seals or Delta & most of the time they’re not & were never close to being it. Just from your comment describing the guy telling you & the details about being in Delta & BHD, which we always referred to as Operation Gothic Serpent, I just don’t think that guy was a former CAG operator. I could be wrong but I’d bet most of my chips that he’s not.

[@thefoxdoctor1072]

@@dogsoldier7779 Thank you for the response and I always questioned his story. I always heard the same thing you said about how if someone was part of a tier 1 unit they don't talk about it.

[@briantneary2248]

It's so crazy they set up a mission based on that movie,

[@darthonly5664]

My late father was and still is my hero who inspired me to went Green Beret but those tip of the spear in Gothic Serpent were the one to push my gut to try out the ACE. Took a blast from my last op and I took the early retirement offer for my toddler and wife. I'm glad he is doing ok with the support of his family. God bless him. I'm currently undergoing physical therapy and family support are the one that keeping me sane. Hopefully I could walk normally next month.

[@phoenixfox3379]

I am a psychologist and in my opinion, PTSD is way over claimed. It is a real disorder, but many people claim this title because its trendy and it prevents them from having to take personal responsibility. If your an addict or alcoholic, many rehabs wiil assign you a PTSD diagnoses automatically so your not responsible for your behaviors. Sick of it.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

Totally agree with you. I spent 23 yrs in the army and see many guys from Vietnam who waited years not planning their lives and now claim ptsd in order to fund their poorly planned retirement.

[@TRHARTAmericanArtist]

Good man, good woman, happy ending.

[@lgq704]

GOD gave you countless second chances, and you deserve them Mr. Satterly. Thank you for what you've done, and for what you continue to do.

[@personal8795]

Can we get more stories like this?

[@leroybishop2245]

Your next mission is to stabilize yourself for you and your loved ones. 👍❤️🇺🇸🙏

[@charlesmoseley6145]

the soldier who goes into battle recognizing that he is a dead man walking, has more chance of survival...

[@stephenelder4599]

I feel you brother. USS Belleau Wood LHA3 92-95

[@smlee7348]

It's funny....before seeing this my view was framed by the scene where Gordon and Shugart went in to be with pilot so he wouldn't die alone....But now after listening to CAG sergeant major, WAR is HELL....and it continues on afterwards....I salute all you who served our country.

[@robertfrank9228]

I understand. Thanks

[@cybermonkeyusa]

Powerful!

[@matthewmillet3807]

Awesome story! If you haven’t read Tom’s book, All Secure, check it out. It’s a great read!!

[@juanamora9513]

We must remember that the last few wars were lost because of bad mediocre strategists, bad leadership, enemies within, bad decisions etc.

[@Alfred.E.Newman]

COME ON MAN don't forget civilians, they were the cause of vietnam and its loss, semper fi

[@juanamora9513]

Yes civilian young kids who were drugged up and started repeating what the enemy whispered in their ears like for example: make love, not war, why are we there? That's not our business etc. And started refusing to go and fight. And the patriots forgot to refute the lies and explain loudly and clearly why it was our business! Why we had to stop communist spread before it took over the world and reached our shores!!! Now it's here because the people were too naive and cowardly.

[@juanamora9513]

If this country had won those wars, like Vietnam we might not have communism infiltrated throughout your government agencies from the WH and congress to city and local gov.

[@earljohnson2676]

If this makes him feel any better this story is what got me to join n fight I’m the army I was 82nd airborne and loved it . I went in at 35 my chances for n elite unit weren’t the greatest possible I was happy with getting airborne n a week before the end of basic my drill came over and said I was going to jump school and do I have a problem with that n like Gump once said yes drill sergeant