Green Beret Justin Lascek Leaves Joe Speechless

Taken from JRE #1356 w/Sturgill Simpson and His Band:
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[@MegaUnclesalty]

This is a hero. Not ur athletes. Not ur actors. Not ur politicians. This guy right here.

[@dr.trevorneal2136]

100% true

[@McFartsnatcher]

Wholeheartedly agree

[@atlstaybizy]

@OGRedwood welcome to the internet old timer

[@atlstaybizy]

@OGRedwood "bud" lmao ya right

[@atlstaybizy]

@OGRedwood Ok OGRedwood lmao

[@tooalienforearth5638]

I knew a guy that was blown up by I.E.D in Iraq. Lost one arm, both legs up to his hip, one of his hands and a lot of skin graphs. He always wore a shirt that said “I had a blast in Iraq”

[@bvtterso6057]

Jonathan Lanoy lmao this guy is a troll 😂😂😂😂

[@jameseveland6718]

Thats fucking GREAT!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS HIM

[@AthleticNerdTV]

Great that he has a sense of humor with all that he's been through.

[@andresbaron5189]

Jonathan Lanoy so he lost an arm and on the other one he has no hand?

[@tooalienforearth5638]

Andres Baron half a hand. Mostly just a mangled mess

[@bigbensarrowheadchannel2739]

That hit me hard when he said he lost his testicles. We civilians can't even fathom these kind of sacrifices. Mad respect. This man is a true hero.

[@Sir_Richard_Crainum_lll]

Living the city next to Camp Pendleton USMC base & having my share of business there....what hits me everytime I visit now getting older is that most of them are....no matter how grown up they try to act, the majority are just kids (18-25 years old for the most part)

[@hanzflackshnack1158]

I have limited experience with Army and Marines but when Air Force PJs say “So That Others May Live” they 100% mean they will die to save your life

[@mccalltrader]

Bro, I’m a combat vet from an active combat zone, I can’t fathom what he has gone through

[@hanzflackshnack1158]

@@mccalltrader Same. Well sort of I was a photographer so to say I was in combat is a loose term. I was left behind to let the experts do their job while I documented. Those guys that have been in the shit day after day after day six to eight months every year…. No I can’t wrap my head around how difficult that would be

[@davidgalea6113]

The divorce part was almost as bad imo..imagine going through that and then the one person who is suppost to be by your side abandons you.

[@sint5990]

It takes a huge set of balls to so casually state that you no longer have any. That injury doesn’t change the fact that though I have a healthy set, he’s more of a man than I’ll ever be. Thank you for your sacrifice sir!

[@stansirlmkhope2312]

Well said

[@EDd-nv3ls]

lol

[@neymarsenna787]

He's just military attention whore looking for people to lick his boots. I hate these guys.

[@j-schnab6338]

They called Kaitlin Jenner brave... and not even 1% of those people knows this guy's name. There is something very wrong here.

[@Hardstyler981]

exactly but not only brave also a "hero"

[@vivalashanas6801]

Ahhh... to be whole-heartedly humble, handsome, & heroic! 🕯

[@tidefanyankee2428]

Yep, the perspective people have can be messed up.

[@umarabdullah5510]

Brave to invade a country that wants nothing to do with war or America?

[@vivalashanas6801]

Mother lovin is a given. Are you trying to tell me that just bc a hero was a hero that that takes presidence over other (shit)

[@-What-are-your-thoughts]

Veterans like this should never have to worry about medical, housing, food or anything they need to make it day to day. Bless our veterans and soldiers.

[@RAMMSSHADOW]

Amen brother.

[@WHBJr]

Or taxes

[@grandmalovesmebest]

Hey! They are ppl w a job, a job they CHOSE! These guys aren't draftees! If you want to pay soldiers forever, why not also midnight shift convenience store workers who DO NOT have a troop and mega weapons to defend themselves but are high risk targets for maiming and being killed? Get a clue. You are being schmoozed. Just another group looking for special dispensation. Not saying they shouldn't be thanked for their work but so should everyone else. As far as I know, the only threat to the American ppl are the American ppl themselves. That doesn't make soldiers anybody special.

[@cbar6537]

@@grandmalovesmebest ignorant ass

[@Omni11B]

@@WHBJr disability pay is tax free. Most states also waive property taxes. Us veterans are pretty well taken care of with that kind of stuff. It's the shit pay you are forced to live off of coupled with mediocre medical treatment that needs improvement.

[@gokedik]

I was ruined, not far into this. I wept, being wheelchair bound myself. I'm in a chair by all fault of my own, the tears were not for me, it was for the way this hero was able to relate his story. We love you for your ability to create the space for these men to share. Thanks Joe,

[@xxxthe_poop_banditxxx4374]

Dang bro, I hope your doing better

[@randomhiphop5055]

@@xxxthe_poop_banditxxx4374 u aren't ruined my friend every human still alive on this planet has something to offer

[@decepticum]

I’m late to your comment but I got shot 5 times in my right leg (once in the fem artery) in 2021. I was wheelchair bound for 5 months. I almost had to be amputated because of constant infection. Still suffer from bad nerve pain (maybe from metal rod). God bless you and yours stay strong ❤

[@JustinLascek]

I hope you're doing all right over there. Thank you for the kind words.

[@gokedik]

@@JustinLascek of course.

[@patheticpaul7573]

A man who had his clankers blown off has an even bigger set of clankers than 90% of the people I know. Nothing but respect and I hope his life works out for him man. Dudes so articulate and just dope sounding. I'd have a beer with him if he could put up with me long enough.

[@TheClassicLamb]

Clankers 🤣

[@vinniepearl]

Whether you agree or disagree with the reasoning behind war. Any soldier should be taken care of after the fact.

[@scintilae670]

The only fact is that wars are a tool To make money at the expense of peoples lives, specifically the ones innocently enough to convince it is for freedom. Instead of glorifying it maybe teaching kids why they shouldn't join is better.. I'd put money on that education rather than money to take care of damaged goods.

[@poppinlochnesshopster3249]

@@scintilae670 Complete nonsense. You're thinking of some wars. It was Allied war that saved the Jews during the holocaust, the US war that ended slavery, countless other times of a tyrannical regime encroaching upon the weak and being saved by war.

[@scintilae670]

@@poppinlochnesshopster3249 thats fine, you can have that opinion. Just don't get mad when people don't agree and don't want to financially support it.

[@norwegiannignog2470]

@@scintilae670 just dont bitch when people are supporting it financially because youre batshit wrong. lol dreamers will dream, not all wars are senseless snowflake, and thats that.

[@sandymcevoy8719]

I 1000% AGREE!

[@Dradog]

The thing that ticks me off about all of this is that they had to start a foundation to help vets like this - the government doesn't take care of us vets the way they should. Politicians should be forced to use the VA for all their medical needs and get the same pay as military enlisted, and then once out of office get nothing...

[@panjok2]

They don't need to get paid at all! They do favors for the large corporations and big tech, then get cushy board member jobs with insane pay after they leave office!

[@mojorizn72]

It’s so much worse than people know.

[@StingofTruth]

I agree. My stepdad was a marine in 2 years he had over 30 colonoscopies at Heinz va hospital by chicago. After 2 years of weekly trips 100 miles each way they had him in a wheelchair and as the elevator doors were closing the doctor stuck his hand in and the doors opened and the VA Dr said "Mr Danko, I'm sorry to tell you this but you have stage 4 colon cancer and need to make arrangements because you have less than a year to live." Then the VA doctor walked away. 2 years and over 30 colonoscopies and they didn't find it? Bull. My grandmother's oncologist said it was impossible to have that many colonoscopies and not catch it.

[@mojorizn72]

@@StingofTruth Sorry to hear that. The treatment of those who fight for this country is shocking.

[@StingofTruth]

@@mojorizn72 yes sir it most certainly is.

[@fritz2259]

We do more for illegals than we do for our veterans.

[@davidfinland00007]

Which illegals are you referring too ? Europeans whom invaded The Natives Land. Let’s get real buddy.

[@fritz2259]

@@davidfinland00007 people like you make me sick Mr righteous. why are you here then? why don't you leave if you feel so bad doesn't it bother you living here? You woke assholes just sit back and watch a country go to hell and vote for these idiots .

[@demmemess4456]

@@davidfinland00007European imperialism has been and is a whole lot different than nobodys coming through our borders to sell weapons n drugs. He mentioned illegals, and indigenous tribes had no law. They were at war within themselves here in north america. so let’s get real

[@johnsmithdoe3718]

@@demmemess4456You never worked a day in your life boy those illegals help you’re lazy ass

[@themadman6667]

​@@demmemess4456keep running away from that guilt lol

[@davidbridges8402]

I worked with a guy that after we retired and he died of a heart attack I found out that during Vietnam he was a green beret and actually taught hand to hand combat. He never let me know , he did have some issues about his past , he had a shrink and I noticed his wife was a little nervous talking about things ,God bless these guys.

[@wolfodinson5303]

My dad was Vietnam Vet ....Good guy...could turn dark while drinking...start out ok ...Dr.jeckal and Hyde ....Got my Ass kicked alot ...

[@Jewels122003]

gotta say.....anything to let anyone talk

[@niko918]

Methadone is oil based and gets into a persons bones, most difficult to get off… period.

[@scottbivins4758]

My great grandpa was at pearl harbour and survived and he got took out by a heart attack after the war i cant remember what year it was but im pretty sure my oldest uncle was just a baby he was dead way before i was born i love all the vets the same but its world war two and in Vietnam that always get me choked up they always gives me choked up now world war II gives me choked up for the obvious reasons and Vietnam just gets me choked up because people treated our Vietnam vets wrong really wrong

[@scottbivins4758]

But i have respect for all our veterans an i thank them all for when we became a country when we had the civil war an every war after that everyone thats fought for this country i thank an i am grateful

[@jacobreed7678]

"Almost died pretty hard" what a legend

[@Tricklarock]

RIGHT!?!?!?!

[@antoanstamov488]

Аs opposed to "Almost died pretty mildly"

[@paynekaufmann403]

no fucks given

[@emboe001]

Not dying is literally the opposite of dying "really hard".

[@RGK147]

No hes a clown that talks like a 16 year old stoner

[@garbagebailkid1036]

Joe lasted 5 minutes before he asked how the K was lol

[@kevindube7096]

Do they really give K to wounded vets???? 🤔

[@joeslater779]

Yes its used in hospitals too

[@joeslater779]

Like the green beret said in large doses its almost like ur in a dream induced state and u cant even feel ur body so its a perfect painkiller, especially if they dont know if ur allergic to any other drugs

[@themaharishi8160]

@@kevindube7096 Vets are the source of K just ask any horse XD

[@djdarklyceum]

@@themaharishi8160 haha

[@22mattbaer]

As a fellow veteran I have nothing but respect for this guy. It actually makes me cry most Americans just don't care about any of this

[@joeykramer7676]

Thank you and go bucks

[@wleighkst1671]

Hold out some hope cuz there are many of us who DO care about all this! ❤🇺🇸

[@alexericw]

You do here….🇺🇸

[@brianthompson1838]

I respectfully disagree sir the amount of people thar care FAR outweigh those who don't care. Hope everything these guys touch turns to gold, God bless.

[@22mattbaer]

@brianthompson1838 I also respectfully disagree with your opinion. And my proof is all over the media. Where I live, I am completely and openly disrespected for being military be younger women and men to the point I don't even advertise that I'm ex military anymore. It's completely sad. I really wish I shared your hopes but I just don't anymore

[@AsapRockyOG]

4:32 “there are guys worse than me so I’m just grateful to have what I have”. This guy is too great of a man for this world and a prime example of what all humans should strive to be in the heart…bless your soul.

[@wocookie2277]

Notice how he always makes reference to others having it worse, a true soldier, the kind of guy you want watching your 6!

[@mairinw2990]

What do you mean by 6? I've heard in in a couple of military videos and I've no ideas what it means, just curious

[@wocookie2277]

Mairin wog military for watching your buddies back, all around you is a clock so you can identify targets so you’re back is your 6.

[@mairinw2990]

@@shlokpatel8529 oh right, that makes alot of sense now that I think of it

[@mairinw2990]

@Shrek ??

[@davidgetchell630]

@@mairinw2990 watching your back.

[@DeimosPC]

True beast. Dude lost two legs and his nuts but is still more in shape that 95% of America.

[@TheLouisianan]

He used to run 70sbig.com. he used to do amateur powerlifting with some decent numbers. It's a blessing he had this past for his new body.

[@whatcher8151]

Doing pull up are easier when you lose 35% of your body weight.

[@MrEricLenser]

@@TheLouisianan That's the craziest thing - I used to follow that blog so closely like in the early 2010s and randomly searched Justin to see what he'd been up to and discover this is what happened. Unbelievable.

[@TheLouisianan]

@@MrEricLenser it really isn't believable. Glad he's trying to make the best of it though

[@redelfshotthefood8213]

This is what a super man looks like. A real one.

[@geridannels1701]

This man/soldier has my utmost respect. Thank you for you service. And thanks guys especially you Joe.

[@walterhbez]

I'm not American but if I had to point to someone I thought would be a patriot, it would be Justin. I feel a tremendous amount of compassion and pride for a stranger. All American should aspire to care about their countrymen like that.

[@JJ-APF]

People like Justin are my favorite kind of people. He’s the kind of guy whose “been through hell and walks out of the flames carrying buckets of water for those still consumed by the fire”

[@haleyham3728]

Well put

[@carthy29]

Well put man

[@largemarge1603]

Screenshot of this comment at 18:22 Added to my screensaver rotation.

[@LarryJ.C]

Well said

[@thomasquinlan8704]

Who is he

[@jaggeric11]

OMG, Justin Lascek was my roomate in college at GA Southern University. No Joke. We bonded over guitar hero, football and love of country music. He was an outstanding friend and excellent student. I graduated a year before and lost touch; had no earthly idea that he had served in the military and then wounded. I have tears in my eyes that I personally know this fellow and can attest to his good nature. I am so proud to call you a friend and fellow American. You, like all of our veterans who've served are literally the heart and soul of America and a hero. God Bless you Justin. My Bandito Brother! Take care on your journey. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten So weird I found this on JRE, but life is like that sometimes.

[@DyaTrill]

Wow. What a reality shock to just get thrown at you years later

[@randywollin5732]

It goes to show you that there is a hero in all of us if you can find it. I'm a Viet Nam era vet, served in 82nd airborne at Ft Bragg, sometimes trained with or against these guys, BADASS mother fuckers.

[@kirilcherry7612]

@fuckface unstoppable Ahh the wart on Tess Holiday's butt crack finally speaks.

[@walkitoffuwuss]

@@rhettwilcombe5225 lil fella. I literally laughed out loud at that

[@ismu34]

I used to follow his weightlifting page, 70s Big

[@decepticum]

I was shot 5 times in my right leg (once in the fem artery) in 2021. My leg was cut from the ankle to groin due to surgery to prevent further infection. I too was on ketamine (and other meds) but the way he describes it is spot on. I was out of mind and reality felt surreal. I asked my gf a few times was I still even alive. I was very hysterical and my vision was indescribable. Props to him he’s very strong ❤

[@ChasMusician]

I have had testicular nerve pain for 4 years now. I would always ask “why me?” Or “I have the worst life ever” to the point I saw no point to moving on in life. This man on this video has shown me that people can have it so much worse and yet they fight on. Here he is that lost his appendages in excruciating pain yet fights on. What an inspiration and God bless him for doing a great service for this world

[@marthamryglod291]

My brother had the same after a vasectomy. He is on TRT and said it relieved the pain. He stopped trt for two months and the pain returned.

[@ChasMusician]

@@marthamryglod291 do you think TRT would help me then?

[@marthamryglod291]

@@ChasMusician I don't know. Definitely ask your doctor about the pain. My brother said his primary doctor told him after the fact about 1 in 3 guys having pain after a vasectomy. If you want to go do it yourself, research trt and try it for a month. Your body will recover no problem after four shots if you don't see an improvement. Don't take my advice though. Just research it.

[@micahrowe]

Epididimitis or testicular torsion. Both common and easily fixable.

[@robyn7287]

@@marthamryglod291what ? That sounds like the surgeon stuffed up. I’d be suing. I’ve never heard of anyone had this outcome

[@saltedfig2571]

Know I’m way late but the way he kept saying other guys had worse. He’s a humble HERO! Thank you sir for your service and God bless you!

[@GrandDaddyCough]

Yeah you're right. You are too late. :/

[@saltedfig2571]

@Holybud it’s never too late

[@GrandDaddyCough]

@@saltedfig2571 you're right "high school musical", you aren't late

[@saltedfig2571]

@Holybud did that make you feel better? Hope whatever has you so angry in your life gets resolved. Much love!

[@dade5669]

This was fucking gut wrenching. We need them all home with us. My children wouldn't mind a gang of uncle's!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@j_f82]

People like this over there going through pure hell & we over here arguing about each other’s political views. Thank you to everyone who served this country.

[@scoldingwhisper]

because they're over there mostly for a few people's profits unfortunately

[@alexbaum2204]

scoldingwhisper exactly. Not to take a thing away from this guy and his experiences, but those of us having political arguments back here may be doing so because we’re fucking tired of seeing people of this sort of moral fortitude and character dying for someone else’s idea of sound economics and politics. Maybe we’re tired of being a country that stands for inflicting wounds like this (on our own and on those in the countries we fight), while our politicians and Wall Street execs laugh their way to the banks. Maybe we sit in utter disbelieve that can spend trillions to send young men like this to an early grave, but we can’t help them after? Shit, we can’t even help our own here! Some of the political squabbles here might help to prevent guys like this from getting their balls blown off or dying. You know, if the right people prevail.

[@thomasliang1755]

Alex Baum Well fucking said, I couldn’t say it better if I tried my best. You’re probably gonna get hella unreasonable hate for it, but fuck it. Dying for politicians and rich people - fuck all that shit.

[@tommy2346]

That's your perception, they aren't really fighting any real threat.. Americans have a point of view like these soldiers are defending your freedom lol. They aren't defending shit. They fight because some politicians have interests.. They die for nothing, but your public is fed all that bullshit and you guys think your soldiers are some heroes.. When your home is invaded then you fight and go to war. American politics isnt defending your freedom lol. Anyone can see that but an American. I mean no offense, these are facts. People who get hurt half a world away, it's their own fault. They are volunteers, for what? Cause they also believe they are defendinf American freedom lol. Iraq, Afghanistan would be better off without Americans as they have been for 3000 years and you would stikl sleep peaceful at night, cause Noone really gives a shit about killing you. The reason they will go out of their way to kill you at your own country, is because you invited theirs. That's about it.

[@casey-capri2914]

@Statikal guess what?? EVERYONE KNOWS THAT. DOESNT CHANGE THE FACT THAT WE SUPPORT THE MEN AND WOMEN THAT GO OVER THERE AND ARE PUT IN HARMS WAY

[@slayer6936]

As a disabled vet people do not understand what we actually go through!! I used to love war and now hate it. The toll it has taken on me sucks!! And I was 45 when i went back in and was medically retired in 14..and have completely withdrawn from society! And i have moved to the mtns and life has improved! But my dog actually helped me through everything not humans!! My hat is off to him for explaining to people what it is like to have been through war and loosing his legs!! Sorry if this does not make since but my brain does not work right from my injuries!!

[@christianamort3062]

It does make sense, and yes, wars are hell and even though im an Enlisted german soldier who never has had any combat experience aside from all sorts of trainings, i thank all of you americans for sacrificing everything, (sometimes more than everything) just so the "free world" can stay free. Some of the best guys i've ever met were American soldiers at Rammstein USAF Luftwaffenstützpunkt. Thank you for everything and i hope you can live your remaining life in peace! 🫡

[@slayer6936]

@@christianamort3062 I worked with a bunch of great German soldiers in Afghanistan!! We became great friends and still contac3each other on Christmas!!

[@wavxy7454]

@@slayer6936 thank you for ur service brother my uncle is a medic in Afghanistan and he tells me horror stories on some of the injuries he has had to deal with and I can’t even imagine. God bless you ❤️

[@slayer6936]

@@wavxy7454 yep and thank you!! I had 3 guys on my team get blown up and 2 killed and a great friend of mine who was the mayor of Ogden Utah on his seacond tour was killed by a person he was training!! The sad thing is he had 6 kids and all of it still bothers me today!! And my one team member that got blown up I talked him into coming on our tour!! That still bothers me!! Especially when you were not with them when it happened!! All these people thinking that the Ukraine war is great have never seen a shot fired or have lost friends!!! Just wait till Biden gets us into a war and they get drafted!! Because no one wants to join Bidens military!!!

[@sandylengerich4089]

You loved war.... Any suffering you endure has truly been earned. Teach the youth. Don't murder for money. Good luck

[@hunterlinnell3335]

i actually worked on this guy back when i was stationed In germany. I was a surgical tech at the time, when he rolled back into the OR suite at the time we had to restart his heart. and we are the ones who amputated his right foot. i had to hold his left knee cap up with my body for a couple hours haha covered in blood. overall we worked on him for 2 days 8 hours each! good guy

[@belladobie3937]

God bless you

[@hunterlinnell3335]

@@mikeheide538 very hypocritical of you to comment then💀

[@matthardy6101]

Gtfoh you work at McDonald’s puto

[@OakmanNZ]

Cool that you adhere to medical privacy rules.

[@msgigi6310]

I hope you know how appreciated, respected and admired you are. You are a hero and I hope when you look back it's with pride and not through the trauma lenses you had when living that hell.... From the bottom of my heart 💜 Thank You for your service.

[@MCMDebates]

"Justin, the USASOC Commander is here to see you." "Tell him to wait I'm busy." I'd say he still has balls.

[@barkingshark6413]

DC Debates ... he’s got his balls, it’s his legs he doesn’t have anymore.

[@MCMDebates]

@@barkingshark6413 @ 2:09 Maybe you don't know that testicals and balls are the same thing?

[@willstevenson4843]

Agreed

[@WorthlessClips]

May you please time stamp that

[@user-os7qq9xk4o]

LOL. Only troops think not instantly licking boots means you have balls. What happened to this world?

[@johnnynieves2112]

i was in the military, these special forces guys are on a different level, good people.

[@frankcastle1216]

I'm fucking pissed I can only click like once on this brother! 2nd Inf Div here.

[@pvtnothing4878]

Honestly!! Currently in the Army. I’m pog as hell not gonna lie. Seeing what infantry guys do impress me. But hearing about these SF guys and training with them. Like they’re a different fucking breed.

[@ZionismIsRacism]

THERE'S NOTHING GOOD ABOUT HIRED MERCENARIES WHO KILL INNOCENT PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE PLANET. IN FACT THAT'S PROBABLY THE WORST KIND OF PERSON THAT COULD EXIST.

[@rage8kage]

Good people or psychopathic serial killers

[@chris209123]

My Best Life you obviously have no idea how the world works and live in a fantasy good men that are capable of evil things and hates doing them but will for the people who can’t is the only route to peace he’s a hero anyone who serves for there fellow countrymen is a hero if it wasn’t for people like them there would be a lot more chaos and a lot more terrorist organizations it’s human nature to want more then you need

[@ChildofYHVH]

Wow I’m sitting here complaining about having to run around at work being real busy. Sounds like I need to stop and be grateful and thankful and Thank God that I have my health and the ability to do it. Hats off to this guy!!! He’s awesome!!!

[@Lilbro901]

You're a child of YHVH with the Roman cross as your profile picture?

[@ChildofYHVH]

@@Lilbro901 No it’s a cross that is symbolic of the pain and suffering of Yeshua Messiah!!!

[@thomassheridan4252]

Amen

[@jerseyboi79]

Man, tell me about it. I failed my cdl drive test yesterday and was mad and bummed out until I came upon this and heard Justin story. I have no right to complain or be angry, especially when you have heroes like Justin, who sacrificed everything literally. Thank you again just for your service 🙏 ❤️.

[@ChildofYHVH]

@@jerseyboi79 Right. Sorry about your test. Pray all works out for you.

[@catrinaverdone7664]

My son was an amputee. He passed away last year destroying my world. He was my everything. He was the best son in the world. His insulin pump he got 2 days prior killed him in his sleep. It's heartbreaking.

[@jesus3373]

Kudos to the dude with long hair. A lesson in how silence is sometimes the best answer.

[@Sketch_Sesh]

And kudos to you for giving kudos to the silent dude

[@arturoguzman7219]

Sketch_Sesh kudos to you for giving kudos to the dude giving kudos

[@JohnSmith-dq4dx]

....he didn't have a microphone. Kudos revoked.

[@Marshmallow_Trees]

Arturo Guzman I AM NOW CONFISCATING YOUR ARSENAL OF KUDOS. They’re GROSS. Eat something yummier.

[@JustOneofYou85]

@@Marshmallow_Trees I give everyone Bravo Zulu, please continue...

[@williamkeith8944]

My father, Jack, was a medic in WW2. He was in a Signal Corp outfit and landed on the 2nd day at Omaha Beach and was also at the Battle of the Bulge. He saw a lot of misery and I didn't hear him complain. He was awarded two Bronze Stars and I never knew this until after his death. He was a good man and I miss him.

[@fujidenzo_kid4147]

I bet his grandchildren love to hear stories about their amazibg grandpa. 💯❤️

[@nolagirl7082]

It’s too bad you never knew this until after his death. Maybe the two of you could’ve bonded over it

[@S3dINS]

So many veterans won’t speak of the experiences they went through in battle, not because they don’t want to or because they’re humble about it but because it’s just too painful to relive. Many of them had PTSD but didn’t even know because it was just called shellshock and remained misunderstood. Rehashing the events and speaking out about them would probably be too much to go through. That’s not to say they never think about the things that happened to them or the friends they lost, but voicing it is another level. I have the greatest respect for all veterans no matter how good or bad their time was, but I have the most respect for the ones who can talk about things because it takes so much bravery to go through it and bring it up again.

[@ryanjanusz8736]

Grandpa j didnt ever talk about his service. I didn't even know what the curio case full of medals and stars was until they gave him the 21 gun sendoff. He wanted, more than anything, to fly, but his balls must have been to big and his medic bag too heavy. Miss you papa j. Hope you're soaring up there.

[@cayennenaturetrails8953]

Blessings & Prayers!!! :)

[@BLANKU2]

It was cool to see Justin talk about nerve pain cause no one really does or puts a face to it. It's so hard to describe or have another person understand that level of nerve pain. I call them nerve pain attacks because it literally feels like your entire body is being attacked while it happens to you and nothing really turns it off or the complete agony you are in for hours or days until it shuts itself off again. It takes a hell of a person with a mountain of strength to get through nerve pain on the daily. My injuries were nothing like Justin's but that level of nerve pain I live with daily and its a hell of a battle to fight on the daily.

[@lbgbustya1961]

I was shit over 28 times and the pains is undescribable

[@wavxy7454]

@@lbgbustya1961 holy shit fr? Dude 😮

[@rxsk]

@@lbgbustya1961 You're a warrior if thats true brother

[@robinmcinarnay7827]

Honestly could not fathom the nerve pain compounded by withdrawal. Wd’s already f*ck with your nerves, causing restless leg syndrome. Now having the pains from the amputation site itself, mixed with phantom pains, exacerbated by restless leg syndrome, intensified by the generality of withdrawals?!! Good God almighty how can anybody actually have the willpower and strength-physically and mentally-to conquer those demons and still maintain the positivity to champion for others?!! ❥ఌﾒơﾒơ

[@redjasper9458]

If you received your injuries while serving this country I thank you. God bless you in your fight regardless of if you served. 🙏

[@jordantalbot3921]

Lost it when he said he was explaining to his squad how to patch up his legs after they were blown off. You are a true hero my man.

[@CGCTV]

I cannot fathom how fucking insane that would be! And to be able in such (i use this word loosely) calm state after having your legs blown and being able to be like "right cut here, stitch there". Reminds me somewhat of the doctor in the artic who had remove his appendix himself with just a mirror.

[@combatmedic7748]

Combat medic here...3 tours...also medically retired from combat injuries... I was 3rd Infantry Division and my first tour was the invasion of Iraq in 2003...respect to Justin, my fellow veteran and medic

[@georgeyboy8186]

Respect dude. Your all truly heroes of mine

[@chadillacsays8782]

Thank you for service.

[@mikeflo6459]

Who where you with in 3rd ID. Bravo company 3/15 infantry brother. Dog face soldiers

[@denabergman6543]

Thank you for your service.

[@Loko40000]

Thank you for your service. Much love & respect

[@gracom1977]

Green Beret: "I had my legs blown off in war" Joe Rogan: "I know a doctor who took acid to communicate with dolphins"

[@fabeli136]

Kid Canada made me feel sad and awkward ...

[@ahuxley123]

Doctor Lilly!

[@darkestbitch]

DMT

[@enticingFicus]

The funniest version of one-upmanship I’ve seen. I’m surprised the GB wasn’t laughing after that. -“I lost my legs and balls to a bomb” -“That’s pretty crazy, but there’s this guy who dropped acid with dolphins. Your turn.”

[@carlostan2475]

Off tangent Rogan

[@gailcarey3597]

Nothing is more impressive and rewarding than to visit a VA hospital and sit with a veteran just to have a chat. I spent every day for 7 years visiting my sweetheart at the Long Beach VA. He was in the Spinal Cord section of the hospital. I’d see a vet sitting alone and shoot them a little smile. They would light up and before long we’d become friends. Everyone in the vicinity of a VA hospital should give it a try. Be a friend and an encourager. Show your love and gratitude.

[@teresadasher939]

Man thank you for your service brother I'm sorry about your injuries my son lost his feet to an IED in Afghanistan I understand thank you for spending your time tell us how it is

[@grantmcmahon8735]

My cousin was a US medic who passed in 2011. I was very close to him, this video moved me. RIP Rudy

[@fugazijesus3589]

R.I.P to your cousin, as someone who has served I know what it's like to lose someone close...

[@BigAlaska28]

Got spawned killed

[@Eden-vb4qr]

Rip too your cousin dude

[@MrAdrianMagic]

Such a humbling man. Notice how when he describes his severe pain and injuries, he’ll lead in to saying “but others have it worst” or puts his focus and care into others as opposed to him self and his pains. We need more men, and women, like this in the world. Thank you for your service, brother.

[@sochill6423]

Adrian Enriquez instead everyone’s mentality is “poor me” “give me” take take take

[@chetrok1]

We dont gaf about ourselves just the welfare of our brothers next to us, something a non soldier will never understand

[@evictcalifornia2141]

Lots of my fellow brothers are exactly the same way. It's about your brother infront and behind you. I've been out 13 years and I still love them and have a connection that can't be duplicated. To me This guy is hero but you'll never hear him say that about himself.

[@user-os7qq9xk4o]

He deserves worse & he knows it. That's why he keeps saying it. Guilty conscience 101

[@Quaquadaqu]

Adrian Enriquez “Others had it worse.” Yeah the innocent woman and children being terrorized by the US military.

[@polarlab113]

My father was a WWll vet served three years in Europe.he went over he was barely 19.I have three buddies that served in Vietnam.we are all 70 years plus now.the stories are horrendous of what they went thru and the things they saw.I have pictures from dad.how they had the mind to record this is another story.When he came home he couldn’t stand being there.he took off into rural British Columbia ,Canada.The toll that they paid mentally is incredible.in those days they didn’t have ptsd treatment or the drugs for pain that they have now.the government that they offered their lives for largely puts them out to pasture so to speak.They are tossed aside like yesterdays garbage.absolutely shocking what these brave and courageous men and women have to endure in war…….and in peace at home.

[@TokesTv]

I’m sorry that happened to your family sir, know that the generations taking the torch are trying to end indiscriminate wars to prevent our vets from experiencing this again.

[@marcushicks6105]

A true hero. Those men and women who put on that uniform are some true warriors.

[@TheAfterHoursLV]

“I’m blown away by all this.” Yeah thanks Joe...

[@JohnDoe-dw2fm]

I took a lot of good things from this video but I thought the same thing when he said that ....c'mon now

[@deeped7249]

Lol

[@dishonoredsaints8266]

Joe was stoned as fuck in his defense.

[@1eljugo]

When Joe said "You're just an awesome dude" he could have said "You're the bomb!"

[@sankadill]

The Afterhours Fuck I was just gonna say that! Joe sat in front of a guy who blew his legs off and talking about that he is blown off

[@cteal2018]

Black, White, Red State, Blue State, rich or Poor...this man deserves your respect.

[@jasonwyatt3416]

Fuck him tbh he most likely hates middle easterners

[@naysaynever]

@@jasonwyatt3416 how do you know what is going through his mind? Can you read minds?

[@paddy0550]

Jason Wyatt you’re so stupid it’s laughable 😂

[@naysaynever]

@douglas wahid 🤣 I think their mothers probably got cucked at some point in time by their cousin, usually happens to inbred beta Male loser trolls

[@kapstrap7495]

Jason Wyatt Rightfully so, they took his legs

[@calebleibold7644]

I had 2 friends who were killed in a fire accident on our deployment in Iraq in 2017 and man, do I think about them two on the daily. Miss you Brooks and Stigler. Till Valhalla men.

[@glenmeyers1360]

god bless this man,as an amputee,i understand what he's saying and partially what he's gone through,my leg was taken off by a train and the fight to become whole again is very real and the drugs and the nerve pain are hard to get away from,the work this man is doing for gold stars is absolutely phenomenal .These men gave all 10x over ......they are the real heroes of this world and its truly sickening that the new generations dont even know about the battles being fought for there freedoms and rights......these are the true American heroes...GOD BLESS AND THANKYOU

[@ethanarnold8795]

Stay strong and keep your head up !!

[@RaymondvanNiekerk]

As a South African vet (Angola mid 80’s Armoured reconnaissance & some conventional stuff against Angolans, Cubans, some Russkies) and now a Stage 4 cancer fighter - this man resonated so much. His trauma worse than mine but the pain & mental phases I’ve spent some time in and know what he’s talking about. What an example. No self pity. Thinks of others. Respect. 👊

[@brandenray9587]

Raymond van Niekerk hey brother fight hard with that cancer, wishing you all the best during your difficult times

[@RaymondvanNiekerk]

Rocky thanks dude.

[@RaymondvanNiekerk]

BrandenRay appreciated. Thanks man.

[@mikeb4027]

Beat cancers ass brother.

[@paytonemmons4952]

i appreciate the fuck out of your service. salute to you and i hope to be a seal one day!

[@anvitshetty9676]

Not a citizen of US, but can't help but feel an extreme rush of respect for this man.

[@anvitshetty9676]

@Down on the Upside grammar nazi Karen is here 😀😀

[@therainmanofwallstreet7778]

Good. Stay in india.

[@therainmanofwallstreet7778]

@Down on the Upside hahaha yeah keep em out.

[@anvitshetty9676]

@Down on the Upside Karen just got Triggered 😀. What's "dumb truck" btw ?

[@Gregorio416]

Don’t listen to these guys

[@stuarthall7759]

What a guy and what an example of a human being👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@melissanoyb]

There's a lot to unpack there. Another great conversation on the RJE.

[@justinunderwood5040]

Salute to the nutless hero with bigger balls then everyone else in the room combined.

[@user-os7qq9xk4o]

He doesn't have any nuts though. He lost them murdering 3rd world kids for a welfare check. Guess he should have kept his dignity, balls, & just stuck to the porn career he was apparently destined for.

[@Xandliear]

@@user-os7qq9xk4o I would love to see you even try to get through basic let alone get deployed. I know from myself that I wouldnt be cut out for the military. If you dont want men and women defending you as you sit here bitching about them, then do it all by yourself. It is about appreciate their sacrifice, that they give you the security and freedome to even open up your damn mouth. I love how you dont even really take a second to try to understand what they are really trying to achieve. It's all about the principles behind the actions.

[@jeremycook4694]

Tom Riddle this is the most incel comment I have seen in a while. Enjoy cuckhood.

[@shaggy4344]

@@user-os7qq9xk4o no one murdered kids what the hell would you know about it.I was in Iraq,amongst other places,with the British army and we went out of our way to not only ensure we did everything we could for the people there but also ensure their safety.Plus they knew shit was going to happen and a major combat indicator was the empty streets

[@user-os7qq9xk4o]

@@Xandliear Only morons are allowed in the military because only morons are dumb enough to murder kids without thinking about it

[@nateandtara1]

I was on his first deployment. Absolutely stellar 18D. Miss you Justin!!

[@gilbertoescobar713]

This guy is an inspiration as an amputee myself. Met a lot of military amputees at the hospital I was at. I lost mine on a motorcycle ripped my foot off was caught by the chain and my foot was taken into the wheel it was only hanging by a tendon. Opened forehead, my skin on my arms was scraped off. Was resuscitated on site went into the ER spent one hour without anesthesia cause of the blood loss and the surgeons had to act quick if they wanted to save my foot. So I screamed and fainted multiple times till I couldn’t take it no more and told them to cut it off. Went the hard way on becoming an amputee and the military amputees there helped me cope with the pain

[@LAFLSU82]

Thank you sir. You are truly a hero. I know that sounds hollow when the pain has you, but please know we are in awe of you and your strength

[@nudesoftheworld]

Kicking Methadone and Gabapentin sounds like a battle in itself - an then dealing with the PTSD and adapting to life as an amputee. The bloke is a legend. We salute you, sir.

[@yeahok115sure]

Opioids are absolutely fucking brutal to kick. That in its self will cause serious depression, and I could even imagine losing your legs, balls, friends, getting divorced, and then the drug addiction. Fuck me this man is a beast!! He is inspiring to say the least

[@uncledutchy1750]

Dude methadone is the daddy of opioids! I was on for almost 10 years, kicking can make you suicidal for real. I thought I had reasons to stay on it, never mind, this guy is a beast. He describes the withdrawals perfectly.

[@yeahok115sure]

Uncle Dutchy brother all these opioids to get off opioids are twice as bad. I was give a Butrans patch for 2 years, to help with pain. Come to find out it was a suboxone patch. For over 2 weeks I was shaking, and 2 years later I haven’t fully recovered. At this point I don’t think I will ever recover

[@RogueBoyScout]

The worst thing I found kicking opioids, was sobriety. My brain was like "Jesus Christ, normality sucks. Let's get high again." The longer you kick, the better it gets. Also, you're really supposed to ween yourself when In a methadone program (in my country, anyway). They taper you down so the withdrawal isn't as harsh, albeit over a longer time. Of course, half of the people on the done just end up scoring H or whatever anyway, and use the done as just another source. It's pretty screwed up. Neurologically speaking it takes ages for the brain to "repair". As for Ketamine, gotta be better for your health than PCP. Also dissociatives are great when you have a serious pain injury. Used it for a broken ankle. Also, less habit forming. Unless you really want to screw up your nueroreceptors

[@solidrockofjesuschristmini2423]

Dude went through more than someone would ever go through in a lifetime fuckin A

[@isucktoesmomdealwithit1396]

Joe really sounds like he’s fighting off some tears pretty hard in this one

[@JoNathan-tg4jq]

Sounds more like he just wants to talk about drugs. Imho

[@herbthompson8937]

@@JoNathan-tg4jq Imho you didn't watch the whole clip then

[@JoNathan-tg4jq]

@@herbthompson8937 you’re right. I watched about half then got tired of the drug talk so i moved on. Normally I like most of his podcasts

[@herbthompson8937]

@@JoNathan-tg4jq ok so stop talking out your ass. He def sounded like he was choked up around 15 times

[@JoNathan-tg4jq]

@@herbthompson8937 u talking about joe? Justin seemed to think he was there to talk about what he went through but joe kept talking about drugs. I quit watching about halfway through bc of joe.

[@7hird3ye]

This is a beautiful human. His perspective, his strength and the sacrifice he made to become a marine. I deeply respect this man.

[@GT-jp4bo]

True hero and thank you Sturg and Joe for helping his cause to help others ❤💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@nodrama490]

When you’re having a rough day just think what this guy went through and how he still fights on. Absolute legend 💪👍

[@Phrawstqt]

Comparing and diminishing own problems leads into a lot of struggle.

[@Joedirt32]

@Qasim Fiaz isn't special at all? Lol what a douche thing to say, you serve your country and put your life in danger? Or you just sit at home and type shit like this for fun, have some respect

[@sagebulls818]

Yup hearing this is Exactly what I needed.

[@awakenwithjax]

Especially now x

[@Sal3600]

@@Joedirt32 lmao you totally missed his point

[@Queenofsole100]

I was a surgical tech at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and at Walter Reed National Medical Center through 2000-2014 taking care of Wounded Warriors in surgery. It was such an honor working on their behalf.

[@mikek5958]

I have nothing but respect, gratitude and admiration for all of them, and for you QueenofSole. And for all the men and women who do what they do and what you did every day of those fifteen years, thank you.

[@Cassaelet]

Thank you for your service.

[@sthoughtsarchive2791]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@setnomA]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@cgforuf]

I was one of those guys. Was at WRNMMC from 12-15 after loosing both my legs from an IED. Wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for people like you.

[@sirstrobie2436]

Thank you all! I didn’t know Sturgil could get ANY cooler. What a good American and patriot

[@moloney118]

My son is a sergeant in the Irish guards, when he was in Afghanistan 2 deployments I found it very hard to cope, it’s very hard on the families.

[@insights3140]

The humility and gratitude in this man is remarkable. Truly. Thank you for your service on this planet.

[@ollucidog]

When the Green Beret was a kid, anytime he left the house he would tell his dad your in charge now.

[@goose33]

Haha i never heard that one

[@hiesen666]

Way to steal this from Minshew bruh

[@shelbyholcombe8731]

Love how people are acting like memeing is like theft now. Grow up y'all.

[@hiesen666]

@@shelbyholcombe8731 its is when you try and act like you thoughr of it all by yourself. Be original, and remember. Dont plagarize.

[@shelbyholcombe8731]

@@hiesen666 when did he say it was his. The assumption is on you broham.

[@leecook7904]

Please take care of this dude, Joe.

[@ellistercool777]

This was incredibly moving. Im beyond grateful for your service. And hearing this really showed me how selfish I am for complaining about the latest cod game. I think war is wrong, but I understand it's unavoidable, and i cant even express how bad i feel for taking what i have for granted.

[@eagleone5456]

This guy is seriously amazing, his strength and how humble he is...

[@rianrushwood1426]

Hugh Mungus look at his Instagram. It’s Justin.lascek

[@raygengamer8440]

He probably had an ego death

[@ken-mb5cp]

yes he doesn’t brag because he’s seen life and death

[@trollof229antthevariable9]

💯

[@eagleone5456]

@@raygengamer8440 regardless, hes a man that others could look up to. The fact that he has no ego after all that

[@wooly1950]

I was smashed up in a car crash, i'll take my eleven back surgeries plus other stuff to what he has gone through. The mental strength is simply amazing, then throw in his empathy for his fellow soldiers, i tip my hat to him, what a wonderful person !

[@AS-er4ud]

Yea, it immediately puts your "bad" days into perspective. It's unimaginable what this guy has endured and how he can still keep a positive attitude. I would not be able to do it.

[@jasonantigua6825]

Neurolicious I know right,I lost internet connection for like 25 seconds and I thought to myself,what’s the point in living

[@stevus23]

Sorry to hear about your constant pain brother

[@pcostyle11]

@Neurolicious bro i have 2 cats and id cry my whole soul if id lost them. Sucks that we have to send people like him to war only for some oil. Insane

[@jacobtovar4953]

I just recently had a spinal fusion the other day, and here I am thinking I’m in pain. Boy oh boy am I wrong. Can’t imagine what pain this man must have felt. God bless him.

[@Daddybernardo]

Thank you, all of you, for sharing. I will be more grateful for what I have 🙏

[@ULTMTGMR-rj9bt]

“I am blown away by all this” - Joe

[@miliherb5815]

yoooo 😭😂😭😂.

[@BestHighEver420]

Lmfao

[@joswillis6011]

😂😂😂

[@daronjohnson8313]

At 16:02

[@jackrippzz2054]

When that rolled off Joe's tongue, I fucking lost it.

[@silversteele6624]

"High as giraffe balls" may be the greatest phrase Ive ever heard in my lifetime.

[@Sharkman1963]

The only cooler thing he could have said would have been: "I was tripping giraffe balls".

[@johndennis2724]

How bout high as an eagle fart? A giraffes balls are relatively low for such a tall animal

[@eflem7708]

Giraffe pussy is another spin on it

[@nayrreddev4019]

I believe the euphemism is repurposed from the comparative phrase; "He/She is nuttier than squirrel turds."

[@1lacowboy]

The greatest phrase? Well gee... I'm sorry to hear your life was so limited. No more video games. READ!

[@thefinste]

The way he described methadone withdrawal with the electric shock jolts was bang on the money. Really moving conversation.

[@brown-cow]

I have met a few of these marine combat medics and they know what they are doing medically..priceless knowledge they carry..best of luck to your future.

[@sukhroopdhadda2162]

its crazy how the love of his life left him and a man died right infront of him and he describes it as a rough day it’s puts in perspective how much they go through and how we could never handle that

[@michaelr.wilder3339]

He then went on to describe the time as "it was a pretty shitty year" just so matter of factly and so mildly. He is truly one of the good guys. I am a veteran and used to work for the VA and have been around a hell of a lot of veterans and there are typically two kinds. You've got the whiny, entitled sonsofbitches who think that the world owes them everything for serving a lousy 4 year hitch and never hearing a shot fired in anger and probably didn't even leave the States or if they did it was to a decent allied country and they pushed a broom or some shit like that all day. Then you've got the guys like Justin who not only see combat but experience and suffer through all kinds of hell and sum it up with just "it was a pretty shitty year." God bless him. That's a real man and a real American hero right there but I bet you my last dollar that he would deny that.

[@guygrimmett1764]

It truly puts everything in perspective. Most people are trying to figure put how to claim victimhood status for attention. And then there's this mam. Who's a true victim on so many levels and he sweeps it away suffering away like it's crumbs. Then in hard core heroic fashion, all he want to do is help the families of his fallen Brothers. He is a real man and an extreme hero. I thank him for be an incredible inspiration!

[@bergeracvandamme]

@@guygrimmett1764 You're right. Hearing this man's story I was immediately reminded of the kind of narcissitic, self-congratulatory circlejerking I now so often see amongst groups of Gen Zs and younger Millennials all telling each other how stunning and brave they are for doing absolutely f*ck all. I have a good friend who's former SBS and suffers with PTSD quite badly. He's hardly talked about what he experienced although the few things he's hinted at tell me enough. One of the rare times I've really seen him get angry was when we were at a party and some whiny woke soyboy who's never even been in cubs let alone the military started telling everyone how he had PTSD because he was once beaten up for being left-wing (which I highly doubt even happened judging by how unheard of that is plus his refusal to give any details of his story). There are now tens of millions of whining crying victims who are a victim of nothing but their own delusions, yet they get far more attention and benefits than guys like this green beret who actually deserve to never have to worry about anything again for the rest of their lives.

[@denisehomestlno5470]

@@bergeracvandamme what do they get or claim, there doing wat evey generation does thinking there taking over and what they say is the way it is and to me all this woke stuff is just the finished product thats almost ready and has been chipped and chopped over the years, take this, I'm 36 I never grew up hating people for sexuality or colour creed ect, but that was down to my mum and step dad, I'm sure kids at my school knew they were gay, but there was no way my school could as a whole handled that kind of stigma, they dident handle bullying in general very well, but wat I've been slowly noticing is the popular sporty guy can't beat up the gay/camp guy wen the girl who he fancies is best friends with the gay guy I remember early 2000s it being joked about in American sitcoms,. "every girl wanted a gay best bud to go with her large not so attractive friend, back then it was just awkward and almost a joke, now I think it's all good a kids can hopefully be who they want to be and not spend a childhood locked in there head and the only time they can be themselves is alone or they get found out and bullied, so you can still be the person u once shouted at the man or parents or teachers u would never become, I shall be strolling happily listening to wu tang or oasis happy that there's more love than hate wen it comes to kids being different, ps until the next woke lot come and are more woke than this lol lol🤭🤭

[@Phil5150Bower]

You definitely have to have the mindset that tomorrow is a new day with new challenges to experience, and tomorrow can always be a better, bad times don’t last forever 🤙🏻

[@Devineservent17]

Joes trying not cry a bunch of times through out this. I respect it. He doesnt wanna cry in front of a green beret

[@PatTheRiot]

Oh we all heard that trembling voice man lol. It's how Joe Rogan weeps.

[@whirledpeas1182]

Oh yeah it shows strength to not...what BS takes a bigger man to cry than it does to shove it down

[@PatTheRiot]

@@whirledpeas1182 Ya but his job is to interview these guests not to be a bitch about himself hes just professional

[@whirledpeas1182]

@@PatTheRiot touché

[@PatTheRiot]

@@whirledpeas1182 People often jump the gun to point "manhood" and testosterone as the toxic problem, when they fail to see the simple solution it provided to a simple problem. Men think pro-actively and sacrifice themselves to make it work (out of ego often yes) but still, the results are there.

[@andrewhart6200]

Hey brother Justin - We fkn love you man - former Doc over here and it's good to hear you speak truth on substances like these - the rest of us don't have the standing/platform that you have - please talk about all of the medications that you can and hopefully that can advance some conversations forward and we can get society passed the stigmas...They've got me on adderol and Buprenorphine and Gabbapentin...a bunch of side effects with those - I hope that you are ok on your meds...Hang in there and stay safe my brother :)

[@laurawilliams5363]

I worked on Ward 13 at Madigan General Hospital during the Nam war. I still remember the men on both side of the wards. Brave, brave men all of them.

[@adammeade2300]

Ironically, to so plainly state "I don't have any testicles either" takes more balls than most men have, these days. Hate that the man has suffered, but he's proven his mettle.

[@adammeade2300]

@Stephens Butt Definitely!

[@RLeeErmy]

My wife keeps mine in a jar on top of the fridge! Seriously though, a lot of respect for this guy!

[@clintbelcher1671]

Better a jar than your purse lolz

[@iananthony2578]

Imagine a world where everyone cared even just a little about eachother.

[@ritapoon9938]

Si vis pacem, para bellum.

[@iananthony2578]

@@ritapoon9938 amen brother

[@plumlogan]

We do live in that world If we didn't, we'd have been gone a long time ago

[@iananthony2578]

@@plumlogan I would say 65% of people actually are willing to help other people when possible

[@plumlogan]

@@iananthony2578 I think you're way low

[@larrynunes8897]

JOE YOU AND YOUR GUESTS ARE THE BST. GOD BLESS YOU

[@jackb1969]

Yall ever look at our defense spending and get angry that there has to be foundations to support veterans and military families?

[@zenodotusofathens2122]

I'm only 30% service connected disabled so not complaining. But the VA let's us down but does good stuff too

[@jackb1969]

@@zenodotusofathens2122 my bonus dad is an Army veteran. He's 80%. Served 30 years. It has it's good and bad. However, it doesn't sit right with me that citizens come back and don't have guarenteed civilian jobs or guarenteed housing until they get on their feet. It's sad.

[@zenodotusofathens2122]

@@jackb1969 Yes. I understand.

[@mariothetexan7726]

Good one!!

[@WTDOOR63]

The $$$ goes to the military contractors/ equipment - not to the serviceman/ woman. The kick backs go to the politicians who pushed the contracts through . It’s the way of the US military industrial complex. Ensure we are always at “ war” so the cycle never ends on the US citizens tax payers dime.

[@fjeezy1305]

It’s amazing how people like him can maintain a positive outlook on life after experiencing that kind of trauma. Ive felt like giving up after going through far less.

[@halweilbrenner9926]

Sympathy

[@tase96]

Qà

[@theodddish1846]

Ketamine helped

[@fjeezy1305]

@@theodddish1846 thats the idea.

[@theodddish1846]

@@fjeezy1305 yes i know

[@everydaydadfixinit4803]

I was a medic during the Gulf War and other deployments after that....life takes one where it does. I look forward to telling my grandkids about the Heroes that I served along side of.

[@vincemarquez2142]

Hell, I would like to hear about those heroes too.

[@GoodVillainGotti]

Seriously, This Guy Is My Best Friend That I Never Met . I watch Joe Alot . I'm From NC , I don't have half of the sceneries you guys have seen . This guy is totally awesome to have that spirit to keep going . Thanks dude fr .

[@imamberatkins1111]

“Treat yourself the way you treat other people” -by far some of the best advice given on jre

[@uncleRek]

The Golden Rule

[@soarenstevenson6050]

Derek Douce nooo it’s the other way round. Treat others the way you’d wannna be treated.

[@uncleRek]

@@soarenstevenson6050 oh you're right. The reverse. Significant difference.

[@ButtermilkChicken617]

@@soarenstevenson6050 it's both. he's referring to people that are their own worst enemy and punish themselves. "if we treated our friends the way we treat ourselves we'd have no friends"

[@jasona579]

Does this solve the abortion debate? Because nobody would want to be aborted 🤔

[@johnshook3341]

This dude said “high as giraffe balls” Wow. Life’s a beautiful thing.

[@AHOLEtv]

Very common phrase tho i usually hear it as "high as giraffe pussy"

[@MrNbvasquez]

@@AHOLEtv yeah, giraffe balls are slightly lower than giraffe pussy...

[@michaelg6890]

@@MrNbvasquez not so since male giraffes are taller

[@eliteskillz2348]

@@michaelg6890 has this been proven?

[@firefoxx8093]

@@AHOLEtv lol Joe used that phrase in one of his jokes once

[@jasonmoss6891]

I am so very impressed. I do not think it fair to have a "bad day" my respect goes out to you Justin. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I have spent some time with people who have also gone through post-traumatic growth. What love can bring us through is truly special.

[@peterkohm9742]

This guy has an amazing outlook in life. A true tough guy . God bless him and I hope he gets to enjoy his life to the fullest.

[@levikendrick6283]

Joe is sooo good at filling in blank areas of conversations. Even when he’s super baked. Crazy.

[@LeoJr_]

Levi Kendrick can u give an example

[@matthernandez5676]

@@LeoJr_ just watch the videos

[@codyferrell1896]

@@matthernandez5676 right lol dude is a very good conversationist and moderator of dialogue.

[@placebo3618]

Its because he's done DMT

[@zev2358]

It’s his job

[@nikkimelay5293]

"pretty, shitty year" *Chuckles* Felt that one lmfao

[@Original-Phantom]

No you didn't

[@Original-Phantom]

#buzzkill

[@stormshadow281]

@@Original-Phantom shut the fuck up

[@theuh8588]

@@controllertakes0skill278 "because you didn't suffer as badly as someone else, you didn't really suffer" using this logic, nobody at all can suffer except for the single person who is in the worst situation/is suffering the most in the entire world. fuck outta here with that garbage, people can experience bad things without that bad thing necessarily being as objectively bad as someone being tortured by a cartel or injured in combat. fuck off.

[@YoungYahtz94]

tay long dude you don’t gotta play the pain olympics lol I hate when ppl do this. Just cuz somebody went thru something “worse” doesn’t invalidate your own experience. Shit isn’t a competition. And what’s more, end of the day dude signed up for that shit. What happened to him is terrible but he wasn’t forced to go fight he did it by choice. Just cuz he chose to put himself there and experience all that terrible shit doesn’t automatically make your own personal dealings irrelevant

[@scottstupelli6951]

Powerfully Awesome. The choice to find and look for gratitude regardless of circumstances of your own pain and past. Thank you Joe and Justin.

[@josephniles7378]

Crying and laughing at the same time, didn’t know that shit was possible. Prayers and blessings to all the folks who sacrifice for us all and the greater good. 🙏🏽

[@monogamousbonobo3923]

I got chills and choked back tears in heavy emotion! Why? Because I was a combat medic in desert storm. This guy is what we "regular" medics strived to be. Many medics i worked with share the same, calm, nonchalant demeanor. This dude is legend amongst men.

[@tomcolton5662]

He got PTSD & legs & balls blown off but come out the other side to tell a story & help others. True courage & bravery. Seems like a cool guy.

[@monogamousbonobo3923]

@@tomcolton5662 for sure!

[@sufimuslimlion4114]

Go cry about PTSD.

[@thebrotherhoodofsleep9857]

@@sufimuslimlion4114 I'm a combat medic suffering from PTSD, not a thing to joke about dude.

[@sufimuslimlion4114]

@Telios Abraxas I'm not a real Sufi? How'd you come to that conclusion? I'm assuming it's because your view of Sufi islam is basically a super hippie, modernist, non literalist, liberal & "spiritual" kind of islam? Lol yeah well it's TRUE I'm not any of those things (except spiritual) but you shouldn't make judgements about ALL sufis based on what a few popular western sufi preachers say lol. The kind of sufism popular in the western countries aren't the most influential ones in the muslim world Its a methodology within Islam which has been around for over a thousand years & the overwhelming majority of Sufis are very religious, conservative, believe in islamic rules, laws, etc. & there are plenty of Sufi Jihadi groups..

[@garymurphy6000]

This guy has a true warriors ethos. He’s been thru unimaginable hell and is undoubtedly still conquering demons like depression and pain but he has chosen to continue to be a warrior in new and different ways for different kinds of battles. The best thing a soldier who is fighting PTSD can do is to find that new thing to fight for or fight against. Loss of purpose is what kills soldiers after the war. Life is meant to be lived with purpose so find it and keep living brothers (and sisters).

[@oksanavashchuk5530]

I don’t understand why people don’t see your point of you don’t let all those other peoples views and numbers leave you out what you said is just as powerful if not more

[@justingulick6747]

Well spoken God bless you

[@richardmiller8574]

Absolutely true! Still working on that myself.

[@YahawahIsDaTruth]

Marine grunt, I said fuck civilian life and decided to go back in. What you said is the truth ptsd is no fucking joke.

[@acanskywalker5631]

Every one dies, living can be hard, when we do the best we can with the cards we're delt that's living!

[@brendapyron459]

Saying thank you for your service and sacrifice seems so pitiful but thank you. My dad was in Patton's army but emotionally he was ruined from digging children's bodies out of a bombed orphanage. God bless our heroes!!!

[@Andrea-tx5kn]

True hero , thank you for your service!❤

[@ScrubbyBubbles]

Grown ass men, real feelings. A valuable conversation to hear imo.

[@ivanconivin7985]

Cousin landed on Omaha Beach, took a bullet in the arm went on fighting the in battle of the buldge. Jeep he was in hit a land mine, he woke up and could hear Germans talking. He waited awhile then crawled 7 miles to Amercan line. Was in the hospital for 1.5 years and married the nurse who cared for him. Died at 94 a few years ago, a good man.

[@alvinagutierrez6420]

RIP Hero...and thank you for your service. God bless your family.

[@nathanammon4021]

That’s a great story a good life lived

[@jesseestep6222]

You wrote is as if it was your first cousin lol

[@ivanconivin7985]

@@jesseestep6222 I am.

[@ivanconivin7985]

Thank you! Over 400 cars at his funeral in a town of 1200. Had a 350 acre ranch bordering the strawberry wilderness area and shot monster elk off his deck. He was a good man and lived the good life.