From Delta Operator to Professional Mercenary | Dale Comstock | Ep. 151

Dale Comstock was the youngest operator in Delta Force when he joined from the 82nd Airborne and was the master breacher on the military's first successful hostage rescue mission, Operation Acid Gambit which rescued Kurt Muse from the clutches of Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega. Comstock's adventures didn't end when he retired from the Army just before 9/11. He went on the serve as a paramilitary contractor in Afghanistan and then went on to become a mercenary in places like Yemen. On this episode we're going to focus on Dale's post Army life as a security contractor, mercenary, and bodyguard.
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[@brandonpierce82]

Comstock’s mustache once cleared and secured 3 villages in the Horn of Africa

[@stephensmith5115]

Had an amazing chance to hold about a 2-4 hour phone conversation with dale not too far back. This guy has an amazing heart and is probably the most inciteful men ive ever had the chance to talk to. I was going through a personal turning point in my life where I needed to hear everything he had to say at that point in time in my life. Amazing individual with a ton of wisdom.

[@kevinharrison5620]

Wow, amazing....

[@rollingrock3480]

Dale really does have a good heart, he's tough to the bad guys and kind to the good guys, I think that's part of what makes him so interesting. I think it says a lot about the US that the tough/kind combination is how most of our Operators are wired. All of the Tier 1 guys I've seen on podcasts had that combination going on. They're actually pretty humble about how badass they are. They're at a level far above Tier 2 but they never "punch down" at us or the regular guys.

[@edmon7943]

We need a Dale podcast now! Dude probably had the best stories and knows how to tell them

[@strawdawgs78]

A true Quiet Professional.

[@oliverearnshaw6189]

One of the most arrogant operators ever

[@JM-ze7jn]

This guy really lived a movie of a life talking about High end assassination operations like another day at the office, gotta respect it

[@johnnyb7117]

Cus he's full of shit

[@m783w]

Truth is, his handlebar moustache actually made selection. Dale was just happy to be a part of the experience!

[@AllthingsSrs]

This should be the number 1 comment😂😂😂

[@bayramtounsi2982]

"his name is HD, we call him HD for Harley Davidson, he loved Harley Davidson, even though he'll never own one..." Man... nothing is more of a tear jerker for men then hearing about another man not being able to ever get his favorite ride... MAN thats so sad. THOUGH the army pilot was badass AF

[@zekestone]

Hopefully Hd got citizenship and the guys pooled their money to get him a HD

[@smoothcat1556]

Yall are delusional, just saying 🤠 lol

[@Buck123four]

This guy is amazing...and brings humor to what is a deadly operation.

[@flstffatboy3910]

Dale is such a cool guy I’d really like to hear some more stories from Dale what a personality

[@ryanjones4917]

Every time Dale would describe the FOBs in the valley Restrepo immediately came to mind. I remember he and Jack talking about An incident in Yemen shortly after it took place.

[@ajcook7777]

Yah me too, and Wanat

[@seanskates]

Love your channel. Nothing but respect for SOF volunteers. But one thing he says in this is that these “normal” army dudes were living in the dirt no WiFi nothing fighting every day for 12 months - I’d love some more coverage on the “normal” army units that occupied space and lived in the dirt. There are a LOT of them and the story doesn’t get told with as much gusto as the “special” guys and gals you interview. Not a critique, not meant for disrespect, just hoping for some coverage. Thanks 🇺🇸

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

I waa regular Army and then SOF. The regular military is 100% overlooked then it comes to special operations which bothered me for a while. But then I realized nobody wanted to hear about how much janitor action of sweeping, mopping, and cleaning bathrooms you do in the regular army so nobody cares. Even the most boring SOF career is more exciting than 99.9% of the regular Army something my old Sergeant Major used to say and he was right.

[@TheTeamHousePodcast]

Louis Fernandez, 82nd Airborne kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6KTdpuBg6hggMU ------------------ Ray Mcpadden, 10th Mountain Div. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5i2nICBfLqUask

[@eugeneNOstoner]

Nuff said

[@stephen3762]

I think there are 3 women in spec ops combat units.

[@herdrugby11]

@@TheTeamHousePodcast Stories of the “regular” marines who soent more time doing cqb in irag with full length m16s and old shitty low speed gear and the most basic training than entire seal teams and odas did in whole deployments clearing dozens of hot houses a day taking blocks ans blocks house by house barricaded insurgent by barricaded insurgent….guys like the ones the legend Doug zambiec led Someone close to him to tell his story would be amazing cast too that man was a true lion

[@michaelbonanno9491]

I went through a class from Dale and Eric Wilson when they owned Global Security Consultants. He was an wonderful instructor and amazing shooter. I learned a lot from him and Eric. Love these guys.

[@Vlad-nw8rx]

Dale sure does love Team guys haha

[@chrisl6989]

You don't hear much about Delta, that's why I love them the most.

[@michaelgriggs395]

Awesome interview!! Nothing like hearing some Dale Comstock stories. Dale is so good at telling his stories. You can envision almost being there with the teams with his descriptive storytelling and enthusiasm. Great job guys!! #10thMountain

[@jaimerodriguez1550]

The way Dale inspires man it just punches you in the face out the gate. Exceptional person.

[@trashpanda314]

That first story reminded me of my 06-07 Iraq deployment. We were a small airborne infantry Delta company(3 20 man platoons) and lived on a combat outpost with no electricity or running water. Every day we were getting into some shit. Patrol all day, run ambushes all night. About 10 months in we got stop lossed and did 15 straight months. My unit lost 53 men KIA that deployment, and at least triple that wounded. For nothing. GERONIMO! Edit: I will clarify that “my unit” is referring to my brigade, considering we almost always deploy as a brigade combat team, not a platoon. Common sense. The 4th BCT(Airborne) 25th ID suffered heavy casualties in our 06-07 deployment, hence the 53 KIA, and who knows how many times wounded. All easily verifiable with the magic google machine.

[@anthonyvenegas8299]

That the stuff don’t get about war in afghan

[@jakemorrison2104]

53 men KIA? Cool story, bro with a Vietnam war era patch as your avatar.

[@trashpanda314]

@@jakemorrison2104 look up 4th BCT 25th ID Iraq deployment 06-07. Easily verified there guy.

[@kevinharrison5620]

@@trashpanda314 You just said three 20 man platoons... So you lost 53 out of 60 men? LOL...

[@trashpanda314]

@@kevinharrison5620 since when does “my unit” mean a company? Clearly talking about my DEPLOYABLE force. As in a Brigade. Reading comprehension is tough, I know, but look above your comment for clarification.

[@Siegefya]

1:22:00 that story there, we had a guy like that in my unit in the Marines, he was a SGT. He took 3 new boots to his house, got them drunk...when they passed out, he slipped pants down and got to suckin. One of them woke up while he was doing it and socked him in the eye, woke the other 2 up and they ran out of his house. He got told on, battalion NJP in front of everybody and they put him out, he still had a black eye when he was standing at attention in front of everybody. I think Dale has a story all veterans can relate to on some level, and many that a lot of us can't even fathom. Very cool and interesting guy, thanks for doing this interview.

[@chrisbaker5433]

Jack laughed like through half this interview 😂 crazy stuff man ! Lol

[@levtrader4015]

I have a lot of respect for the man, his experiences are incredible !

[@longjohnsonshagwell3377]

one of the most interesting podcasts I have ever seen. Brilliant you guys just let him talk and tell his fantastic stories!

[@BadActor-]

Dale's The Shit... Strong 2nd Amendment Supporter and A Genuine American...

[@fakzo7118]

Best episode. Thank you for the content and getting these amazing guests

[@zz3353]

I’ve been watching a lot interviews with a lot of badass guys the last week or so. This guy is one of my favorite.

[@jacobbest5847]

Oh

[@acontemplative1]

My favorite Dale interview so far

[@dailygiftsforever]

LOL... this guy is great. Reminds me of myself. Thanks Dale for putting up with all the BS over the year... glad you made home safely. Blessings.

[@darvinclement3250]

Wow. Absolutely amazing. I could listen to him for days!

[@Skycop24]

Lol not sure why but I lost it when he said a couple privates at the OP smoked 12 dudes. Definitely the highlight of their deployment.

[@CapBlackOpinions]

AMEN Dale. Your energy and adventures are tonic to the Soul.

[@TheOutdoorDude]

I love hearing the stories of the bond our guys had with the Indigenous people they fought with. Even better when they come back and live in America. A lot like John Striker Meyer and his Indigenous brothers from the early SOG days.

[@Kriegschwein76]

The FOB was FOB Bostick. The COPs were Keating, Lowell , Mace and Hatchet. The OGA base was FOB Falcon. Barg-e-Matal was in our sector but we were unable to effect it. TF Chosin 1-32 Infantry was up there to assist in the election in July of 2009. The afghans he’s talking about we called Vipers. They were part of a counter terrorism pursuit team. I could talk with you all about it all of you want.

[@KidOChaos]

Oh hell yeah. Tell me about the vipers

[@Kriegschwein76]

Former Muj or Afghan/Army either western supported or Soviet supported. They were trained/guided by OGA contractors. Their leadership was Afghan (I assume). Always wore gators/facewraps, had optics on their AK-47s, night vision base plates on their helmets.

[@jefffunk6034]

Nobody likes Dale more than Dale, so much for the " quiet professional" motto.

[@bostoncopguy]

This guy is a god damn riot! His life story is friggin bonkers!

[@jackreacher.]

1:28:46 ''...sovereignty....'': Honorable and virtuous American ICON.

[@stammercane2427]

Excellent story! Thanks for your service! RIP SGT Robert "Creature" Budrick #1SFG #RANGER # CONTRACTOR #TBI #22ADAY

[@Operation40]

Awesome interview...thanks Dale for everything. I put you guys on to my schoolmate from The Citadel, Bazzel Baz and he shared his great story. You should interview Baz's classmate from The Citadel (1978), US Army LtGen Daniel Bolger. Dan wrote the book "WHY WE LOST" about the war in Afghanistan. Last I heard, Dan was teaching Military History at North Carolina State University. After Dan, you should interview another graduate of The Citadel (1979), General Frank McKenzie. Frank was the Commander of Central Commander when President Biden commanded him to "pack up and leave Afghanistan". Then, you should interview Major General Richard "Dick" Lake, another graduate of The Citadel (1977) who was the Director of Intelligence for the US Marine Corps and who also spent many years at the CIA. Dick was head of security for Bill Gates after he retired.

[@Vlad-nw8rx]

2008 Kilo

[@rodneymiller4453]

Good stuff great guy. Always good to hear from you Dale.

[@jettsetter7]

Comstock is such a badass lol. Working with indig guys who will die for Americans goes back a long time, pretty cool.

[@brock45569]

Awesome interview guys!

[@charlessimpson1040]

excellent interview great seeing Dale again

[@norbertsrodka9953]

One of the best interviews i heard on Team House! Dale is fucking amazing.

[@allentupper6755]

Great show , thank you !!

[@vettevegas8549]

Loved this. Subscribed. What a great story teller. Dale rocks. My new top "Tier 0" guy.

[@basedaf5580]

dude is a freaking machine. Respect

[@shanecrocker3629]

This dudes life story is the life most men dream of.

[@HeathenFitness]

Dale is the man we need !! Great example of what men are naturally capable of.

[@JB-td9fz]

Great interview. The guy is on some decent amounts of TRT.

[@johnmarston2616]

Eh, I’m sure once I’m old enough I will be too. It’s just part of getting older as a man.

[@steve29879]

Plus GH

[@alek9411]

If you are over 28 you should be too.

[@alek9411]

@@johnmarston2616 best decision I’ve ever made. I feel like I’m 15 again.

[@JB-td9fz]

@@alek9411 absolutely not. Over 40 maybe.

[@chalibanec1]

This nicely accompanied his book. Well . Thank you

[@whoisabishag3433]

Special Pilots to fly damaged helicopters out ... What a job!

[@jardinero9112]

Imagine the job interview for that gig? I never knew about that gig. Wow

[@whoisabishag3433]

@@jardinero9112 A Previous Surviving Crash Landing

[@Hermeticelder]

Bad dudes...

[@tugboatamerica]

Best show ever, this guy was great

[@michaelmagallanes3501]

This dude is a total badass

[@damonlabarberalicensedpsyc4121]

Great interview.

[@mrs8171]

Grand slam interview, guest and moustache. Suggestion; ask Dale if he will come back on and talk about his cognitive conditioning theory, book & training PLEASE!?? I think it would be phenomenl advertising for him and incredibly interesting -- if he would be open to it.

[@ryanvargas4889]

From start to finish this episode was excellent.

[@brandonlee9453]

My dream is to serve with my brothers again. As a Army vet I miss it all the time.

[@chrisingram5777]

Diabetes fucked my career up. I would've payed money to stay with my buddies.

[@HASHxFaceBOXING]

Salute to you sir , hopefully you’re enjoying a life with your family watching and raising your kids, instead of risking your life and mental and physical health for billionaires who don’t care about you. Thank you for service champ.

[@twinarrowssurvival.2.065]

Champion of a man. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Davanillaguerrilla]

Dude lmao the part where he got hired by a millionaire billionaire actress type and it got really weird quick was hilarious

[@SKATICUS2000]

Greatly appreciate your life story. Thank you for your badass service. 😺👍🇦🇺

[@wcc1212]

Dale is the real deal.

[@brookspfeiffer5349]

Light and Airborne infantry go through hell! Pro Patria!

[@TheAbyssGazedBack]

‘In closing, I’m not rich.’ Dude basically spent > 50% of the video talking all the money people pay him. (To be clear, not hating just found it kinda funny)

[@Cjmm007]

Dales story with the pink Phantom had to be about the Princess of Dubai haha

[@Zosima45]

Great interview! Very informative.

[@97VobraOwner]

This was the most fun podcast I have ever listened too ... holy shit!!! Lmao 😂

[@noalane3626]

Lol when he said stomp the shot out of any 29 year old I’m like damn I’m 29 😂 but I’d be honored to lose to dale any day of the week

[@anon2034]

1:11:39 This "It is a business" attitude I have read that gets established when men did this line of work (and soldiering as a whole) for many years. I read that that was the attitude of Erik Price (CEO of Blackwater) and of the Wagner PMC guys.

[@T20-c8f]

Dang man, this dude is radical

[@jamescorfield534]

“I am a One Man Army” fuck yeah

[@soundofprice]

Really awesome guest

[@jackbauer4186]

Perhaps it's because there are just so few of them out there in the public, but the former Unit guys all have something different about them. They all just seem like they're straight out of a spy novel.

[@832KJV]

Impressive war fighter. He's obviously not a fan of the navy SEALs though - would have liked to hear more about his experiences with them.

[@jdthnt]

Yeah, but he’s really so into himself, it’s hilarious. A huge turn off for when you want to take someone seriously, cause you never know if he’s embellishing SOME things, to some extent. Whereas, when a humble person who’s done some of these things is interviewed, it becomes more about how awesome other people are.

[@spencerp7331]

⁠@@jdthnt Absolutely agree. Always about him being the best, saving the day. Would be naive not to think he’s embellishing or flat out lying about some parts of his stories. Guy never stopped talking either. They could barely ask a question 😂

[@Kriegschwein76]

No Mi-17 landed at that COP during the exfil of COP Lowell. That Captain is now a post-command lieutenant colonel that’s never seen or heard of Dale Comstock.

[@Kriegschwein76]

He certainly wasn’t there when the helicopter got hit. This story’s a conglomeration of stories he heard from other people.

[@Kriegschwein76]

He didn’t walk down the road anywhere in that area and certainly didn’t fly with my unit when we departed.

[@MarcusAurelius12]

I was an Executive Protection Agent for 3 years right aftet the military for one of the richest people in the world. When he says being an Executive Agent aka body guard being crap he means it. I hated it

[@andrewdinns1746]

Try reading meditations by Marcus Aurelius

[@jaycee4504]

Need a couple moves and a TV series about Dale , Foreal !

[@ryansuchodolski68]

Dale is the white BA Barakes from A Team!!

[@SnoopDougieDoug]

If BA and Murdoch had a clone...

[@randomdude9964]

I would love to see a podcast with Michael Smith the author of killer elite I’m sure it would be interesting

[@briancurrier6082]

The earth is lucky he is one of the good guys!

[@nigelsookram882]

Just catching up great one to restart with

[@VoiD1x]

I recommend everyone listens to the story he tells about being a bodyguard… after about 1:25:00 I realised this mfer is a real man..

[@favre231]

I love hearing comstock claim to have a phd 😂

[@nemesisbreakz]

I'd rather get in a gunfight than get married to a crazy woman 😆

[@craykard8325]

First off, Dale got a Bad ass Stash.... Nuff said.

[@chuckb3489]

I’m Dales story the Jewish guy AG is Abraham Golan and the other owner was Navy Seal Isaac Gilmore and the navy seal that got arrested in Serbia was Daniel Corbett a former seal team 6 member. Sounds like an Israeli operation although First Spear Operations was an American company. Pretty interesting stuff.

[@thekrazycarguy]

I know you mean well but opsec. The reason he’s vague on names is for their safety and privacy

[@daftmario123]

Thank you for the clarification.

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Very cool. If I wasn't so old I would have tried to join a voluntary force . 🤘♥️🤘

[@ryanjones4917]

Ed should be on the show. Very cool dude.

[@jacobschneider6280]

Ed’s manifesto? That guys a liar and snake oil salesman.

[@Dave-fd6xc]

100%

[@troy2286]

Should definitely Invite him back for round 2.

[@long-range-eliminator]

Amazing jack !

[@mitchconner2021]

As a 29 year old I think ole Comstock would roll me up like a gum wrapper and find a real nasty trash can for me then go get eggs benedixt 😂😂😂

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

Just bought his book awesome interview!!

[@jonathansonnier3078]

Yea in the KORENGAL VALLEY IT WAS CALLED OUTPOST RESTREPO

[@damonlabarberalicensedpsyc4121]

Excellent video.

[@AUTOxMATIK]

12:45 thats a huge dog.

[@flett1642]

Brilliant.

[@jimschneeberger3385]

Awesome stories. Respect.

[@sggod89]

This just GREAT story after GREAT story!

[@HIMMatthewFloydMarston]

Am I in Uncle Dale Comstock's unit

[@lamontcoleman99]

Delta > Seal Team 6

[@Becarhodzic]

CAG-DEVGRU=JSOC. They are 90% same with the seal just having a better water ability. And yes units have operators that are public, shows, and books about them. Simply the two best units in the world along with our cousins in the SAS and SBS. Make me feel super safe to go to sleep! As Americans I don’t think many people understand how lucky we are to have such assets.

[@herdrugby11]

@@Becarhodzic dev and other seal unuts dont have the force multiplier or indig working capabilities gb and cag have either dale sums that uo well ….largely due to most cag guys comeing from sf where that is their primary mission ….just the way dev guys talk about working with indig tells u everything you need To know about that too

[@Becarhodzic]

@@herdrugby11 Tier one units have bunch of supporting elements pretty much on every missions they do. Nothing is done alone!

[@Becarhodzic]

@@clintcoop5717 There isn’t! There is people in certain units that will go out in the field alone to do a mission. But they will have someone always supporting them.

[@ryanbollinger9279]

What a badass

[@dekuknight2058]

Dale is a fucking legend, so glad to hear he is writing more books!

[@stegr1103]

Guys, love your channel, but could you add chapters ?

[@timabel1466]

A true American badass