Jocko Podcast 37 w/ Vietnam Vet Navy SEAL Roger Hayden | War Stories

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0:00:00 - Opening / Intro to Roger Hayden, Navy SEAL Vietnam Vet.
0:06:26 - Upbringing
0:08:29 - Into the Navy
0:10:13 - UDT
0:18:28 - 9th Infantry Situations
0:36:23 - Showing up at SEAL Team 1
0:41:26 - Back to Vietnam
0:48:19 - Blue on Blue Situation
0:52:44 - Leadership Take-Aways
0:55:20 - Canal Opp in ’69
0:59:41 - After the Vietnam War
1:06:54 - Closing

[@Connie938]

My husband did 3 tours in Vietnam, Marine . He talks about helicopter tactics they developed. He’s 69 and still a badass.

[@kevincrowe2888]

You had me at MARINE Semper fi, Devilwife

[@Connie938]

Jpthxq our govt lost it. And the men and women who served know this.

[@sgtrock2821]

@Jpthxq Bullshit. We didin't lose. We quit. Our govt quit on our military. Our military never quit. Go fight someone your own size but tie your dominant hand behind your back and put a patch over one eye. Get my meaning? You dipshit.

[@VictoriaPatricia]

@@wobbledu for the one village that was purposely massacred by American forces (Mai Lai) there are 10 that were killed by NVA and VC forces. I'm not American but I am informed and to act like Vietnam wasn't a war like others, with evil, hate and death on both sides is to lie.

[@VictoriaPatricia]

@@wobbledu I'm not going to justify what you're saying because it is a lie you made up. There was no "area where they could shoot whoever they saw" because that is a war crime, and the one time that something similar happened the officer who gave the orders got prison time. And to further prove the point that you have no idea what you're talking about, it did happen in Afghanistan, and again the offenders got prison time.

[@idie2game771]

I dreamed of becoming a SEAL since i was in 2nd grade now 31. At 17 I signed up with the NAVY DEP program and took the summer to train with a little bitty SEAL. 5'6" 160 MAX with fire red hair. This man was an ANIMAL! I was so honored to have him motivating me. His whole aura caused me to feel this sense of immortality. I started having aches in my feet. Doctors stated they were starting to deform. Some sort of defect that caused my toes to start spreading. Doctors told me i wouldn't walk by the age of 20 without surgery. That crushed me. I decided to have the reconstructive surgery on both feet at the same time to speed everything up. After 6mo of only upper body workouts i looked like an idiot lol. I went back to training and quickly started feeling that spark again! I'd love to tell you the rest of the story but that's a lot to type. Flashing to today...I did join the Military for 6yrs and deployed to Tikrit Iraq 2010-11. Thanks if you read it. :)

[@jchristie6632]

Congratulations on overcoming that obstacle in your life. Many other people would have given up.

[@idie2game771]

@lessthanpropane I love this country and everyone in it. I wouldn't trade my service for anything. Thank you for the reply.

[@idie2game771]

@lessthanpropane

[@bobbyboucher1936]

You could have used your frog feet to become a frogman quite literally

[@idie2game771]

@@bobbyboucher1936 lol if only it worked that way right? lol Ty for the laugh

[@Compton2952]

I could sit for hours on end listening to the old heads war stories. My grandfather Richard 'Red' Morgan (r.i.p) used to sit us all down as kids and tell us war stories, man I miss those times so much. Thank you Mr. Hayden, Mr. Jocko, Mr. Echo. God Speed

[@cjware316]

My dad is adopted and (Not that it matters, but its relevant to the story...My father is black) but, he was adopted by a black couple in the 1960s and his adopted dad was a vet.. He served in WW2 as a supply ruck driver and earned over 7 medals.. I unfortunately never got to meet him, as he died when my dad was 14, but I would of loved to had heard his stories on WW2 and all the happenings of the world back then.. He brought back a Luger.. But another relative kept all his stuff.. (Some seriously messed up adopted family stuff) but It doesn't matter to me.. Just knowing what a honorable badass he must of been to have been trapped behind enemy lines multiple times and doing his job knowing he wouldn't get the credit and respect he truly deserved.. Thank you for sharing you story about 'Red' sounds like a awesome dude!

[@RobertELee420]

Yeah man, cuz killing people is awesome! wtf...

[@katpetersen3393]

Robert Lee fuck off

[@burstyfd7451]

Man i love hearing these stories my grandpa was in veitnam which was cool and everything but sucks cause agent orange has givin him cancer he has faught it off and doing good

[@BrokeSpike]

@@RobertELee420 Its not about killing people it's about understanding the material loss and horror of combat so that future generations dont throw away the sacrifice that these men have beholden unto us.

[@kingrichard3929]

Vietnam Vets are hardcore. 🇺🇸👊👍

[@danielbaugher826]

King Richard amen brother God bless them all gave some , some gave all in Jesus name amen 🙏🏻🇺🇸😇

[@beachdaddy5588]

Yeah, they're something else.

[@beachdaddy5588]

@Mick Rice they're*

[@americanpig-dog7051]

Vietnam Vets got shit on when they came back. I wished they knew how every kid of this war on terror generation has joined because of how much they admired their bravery and machismo. Hands down of any generation of warriors that have influenced this current generation it was the Vietnam generation that these young men looked up to the most. For a while when I was a DI I was on quota in charge of sick kids who were stalled in training, so it wasn't exactly the environment to fuck them up 24/7. You had to remind them sometimes of what their motivation was, so I'd look up obscure MoH stories to tell them at night after mail call. These kids loved hearing stories of every generation, but some of the stories I told them of the guys in Vietnam had them on the edge of their seats. Kids with multiple broken bones who were taking every day at a time as to whether they could fulfill their dream of being able to follow in these warrior's foot steps would get a new fire lit under their ass. God, if anyone could ever find this for me I'd love them to death, but I think the best one was a guy who had his leg blown off when his platoon had to retreat. He took his bloody stump, planted that thing in the dirt and told his friends to give him enough ammo to hold the bastards off while they got back to safety. The last thing his friends saw of him was this man screamingly angrily at the enemy to come get him with his leg bleeding out and pausing only to turn around and tell his friends to fuck off to go save themselves. I hope this man in the video realizes that there are people around who genuinely appreciate what he and his friends did.

[@olivereckert2492]

Viet kong are hardcore

[@kottyking]

My uncle was a riverine. He did two tours in Vietnam. It makes me shed a tear listening to a seal talk the way he is about the riverboat guys. He ended with two Purple Hearts and lots of lost friends. He ended up needing transplants from agent orange and in 2012 went out when he wanted to. Never forget the bravery of these warriors.

[@riceflatpicking4954]

Ryan No Thanks Thank you for sharing with us about your uncle.

[@kottyking]

Rhys Jones no. He decided he didn’t want dialysis anymore. He already had 1 transplant and it was starting to fail him. It took about a week and he was surrounded by all of his loved ones and was one of the most human things I’ve ever experienced. After all he went through he got to decide when it was his time. That’s some powerful shit.

[@kottyking]

The94GTC yep his got mined. That’s how he got one of his Purple Hearts. Glad to here your uncle is still with us.

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

Did you ever get to record him?

[@savethedandelions]

heroes never think they're heroes. that's part of being a hero.

[@nyquildays]

Oh they secretly love that shit. Hero's Way down deep they know they are a badass and love the recognition or you wouldn't know they did anything at all. Because they would not be getting recognition in the first place. LOL

[@marshall7313]

@@nyquildays lol well ofc we are human everyone thinks they are badass at some point

[@pablodee9024]

nurvsy : “So, do you think your a hero?” Hero: “Um.....Yea.”

[@nickpalma2782]

Heroes are the guys that made the ultimate sacrifice for these men

[@raimundosilva4382]

vocês são pessoas boas aí vocês duas pessoas você estou falando as palavras certas estou falando as palavras ao contrário para mim entender aqui do outro lado vocês tão falando que eles falaram Mas aí o que eu pego de vocês aí eu levo eu levo para outro lugar e as palavras de vocês aí é o contrário ou certa o bolo não eu tô pegando triste muito levando para outro lugar daí eu pego todas as provas de vocês agora aí e levo para o senhor as promotoras é assim que eu tô fazendo gente se eu tomar as músicas evangélicas lá da no grupo deles lá unido força com eles ouvindo a palavra mesmo tempo que eu tô ouvindo a palavra Santa eu tô pegando o testemunho levando por essa daí aqueles que fala errado o contrário sobre a minha que se levantar contra mim eu tô pegando o testemunho tô levando para o FBI tô pegando as provas mesmo tempo que eu tô curtindo a música mesmo tempo que eu tô indo forças com os evangélico eu tô pegando o testemunho de todos eles é assim que eu tô fazendo e eu sou bobo sou

[@lennymorris22]

My old man was a river rat in Vietnam 63-70 3 tours he was born at the naval academy in 43. Now resting at Arlington miss you pop's God Bless our Veterans.

[@fernandovillarreal4982]

Being Australian I love to hear legends like these guys talk about our troops in reverent tones.

[@williamkalal7793]

When I was in 1st Armored Division Aviation, Big Army did everything they could to keep us away from the Australians, The Army didn't want us to know: Aussies didn't get paid as much, but did a better job, got done first, and had a good time of it, Not the Army way, The Army way : If we do happen to get earlier than the sacred OPORD dictates, we will stand around or give a class to learn something useless, then sit around a have an hour "brief" and then wonder why suicide rate downrange was sky high.

[@Kalel93739]

How’d u end up in Australia with a Spanish name?

[@fernandovillarreal4982]

@@Kalel93739 good question... Family of 5...Dad, Mum, Older sister and me born in Philippines... Youngest sister born Australian... Dads heritage-Spanish Mums heritage... German. I know mums relatives moved to Philippines in 1910...Dads not so sure... We traced name Villarreal on heritage site circa1500... Don Diego Villarreal Spain. Family migrated to Australia in mid 1960...been here ever since... Mum / Dad divorced in 1965... Was hard to get info from mum because for some reason she didn't want to talk about it.. Found out later in life Dad was bit of a player... And not most legal minded person..but who am I to judge... Didn't help to raise us... Etc... That's it in a nutshell... To be honest I relate with Australian culture mostly because I was 2 when I got here... Never visited Germany, Spain or Philippines... But would love to go to areas in each country and breath in the culture. I can feel the different traits from each and know why I think, act, and feel the way I do. I know I'm a mixed bag but so many people I've met are the same. Olay

[@isaiahacia2355]

@@fernandovillarreal4982 damn bruh thats some pain

[@silentdogfart4892]

Same. Really strikes a chord and makes your chest swell.

[@brucebrooks6340]

I had the honor of working with Roger in Dong Tam Vietnam. As a Seawolf pilot we supported his platoon led by J J Fletcher. I have photo of myself and Roger when we visited a village to gather intel because I was fluent in French.

[@graceandglamor]

There’s something heartwarming about seeing how Roger starts having fun talking at about the 15-20 min mark. 😭

[@clint.garage.6092]

Someone needs to make a movie about this man.

[@langa77777]

40:10 high praise for my countryman right there. We’re lucky to have yanks as our allies. 🍺 cheers from Australia boys

[@jennifermeadows7147]

I love Australia. Australia boys are badasses. So happy to have them on our side.

[@langa77777]

Jennifer Meadows your boys are the cream of the crop Jennifer. Much love from down under.

[@scottbourret1190]

My dad tells stories of the Aussies tagging the Slicks with red kangaroos before they flew them out. Said they had a lot of fun when they worked together.

[@goldenglove8513]

Cheers from USA. You Australia folks are pretty bad ass yourselves! 👍🏻🍻

[@adammcnamee6259]

@@scottbourret1190 we did that to your vehicles in afghan ..somethings never seem to change

[@wattlebough]

The only time in the whole interview that Jocko shifts in his chair is when his idol Roger calls the Australian SASR the best he’s ever seen. Don’t be nervous Jocko. Hearing a SEAL legend call a foreign SOF LRRP that aren’t SEALs the best is good for the soul. Regards from Down Under.

[@langa77777]

Rivalry keeps us strong. Although, I did enjoy that myself haha.

[@bignedau]

Yes .Jocko, the SASR are the best.

[@kevinl8440]

Relax, that was over HALF A CENTURY ago. SEALs were only a few years old and still learning the whole spec op thing. Times have changed :-)

[@TonkaGoldman-xd5iw]

Haha. We got a bite 😄

[@SH19922x]

Australian and New Zealand SASR have always been the true kings of the battlefield. 👊👊✊

[@pokey99099]

"You know what I mean?" No sir, I'am a pussy listening to this at home lol. Much respect from Canada.

[@TupDigital]

😂lol you're the man for that comment. Not all of us can serve like these gentlemen; being grateful is our jam!

[@emilioacosta1121]

Lol

[@james7thompson829]

SAME.... EXCEPT I LIVE IN THEE LAND OF KAWWWWW 🔥

[@unclebizz9522]

hahaha thinking yhe same

[@n2deep637]

Lol

[@indohoe]

My great uncle. Vance Bowers. Apart of one of the first UDT teams in Vietnam went into Saigon through the sewers with 12 men and only 2 came back. Him being one of them. The most badass man I've ever known. A world war 2 vet. A Korean vet. And a Vietnam vet.

[@billarlon7797]

I’m an OEF vet 4 months in kunar till an rpg took half my left leg. Warriors like your uncle and these gentleman are why I joined, American heroes. Thank you all who have served for your service and sacrifice and contribution to the preservation of freedom. AIR ASSAULT!

[@jordanb4591]

Bill Arlon thank you for your service and sacrifice sir, your generation is what inspired me to enlist in the Army to serve this great country. Leave for basic in 3 weeks, 11x with ranger option

[@claycollins8973]

Talk about a resume

[@aaronanderson7619]

Jordan B good on you. Big boy pants.

[@ButtermilkChicken617]

HAH My cousin is the number #471 ranked Gears of War player in the world and can finish 3 cans of Monster energy in under 7 minutes. My cousin is way more of a badass than your great uncle!

[@Wppk765]

“Did you know [redacted], [redacted], [redacted], [redacted], [redacted], [redacted]?” “Oh yeah great guys!”

[@georgemacdonell2341]

Rarely are their names public, military records classified forever. has to be that way.

[@aaronraney3685]

@@georgemacdonell2341 no the names do eventually get released. They just won't do it while people are alive because they have information that our enemies could get. Not hard to kidnap a retired military vet with a small paid squad. Black ops is interesting, my grandfather was a spook and after he retired the FBI/CIA followed them around for years. My mom and her sister have told me so many stories about the black suv's that followed them around.

[@theyrenotdollsOK]

@@aaronraney3685 Bet they were rummaging through his trash, too.

[@abramsatwo2515]

@@aaronraney3685 ?

[@timsoom7027]

@@abramsatwo2515 44:29 Dick Marcinko

[@michaelgerlits8034]

TOTAL RESPECT. They literally went through Hell. Thank YOU BOTH for you service. My Dad got a Purple Heart over there....... 1rst Air Cav. Carried an M79 grenade launcher. Won't talk about what happened when he got hurt. Has shrapnel in over 60% of his body, STILL TO THIS DAY!!!! but still works his ass off everyday, Even though he's retired. Anybody that went through that should be given total respect, and again thank you for your service.

[@joem6360]

can you look up his purple heart and get the story since he won't talk about it?

[@Tucker1Nonly]

“The cobras came in and hosed it down real good!” Lol

[@dakotamickscorner7637]

Listen to Roger Hayden telling stories reminds me so much of listening to my Dad telling Vietnam stories when he was still alive. He was a US Marine who did three tours from 64-68. He took a bullet in the stomach in 68 and Agent Orange got him in the end.

[@caracallaseverus3412]

I bet he was secretly gay too. The media today is revealing how all war heroes had a secret.... a dick craving secret.

[@ianboyd4097]

@@caracallaseverus3412 wtf dude

[@tomh5006]

RIP Sir! Your an American Hero and Treasure

[@karenrhoads1598]

one of the things I enjoyed the most with this video was the casual unconscious light swearing...real people talking real talk. the light hearted remembrance of serious times...the no BS casual conversation...BF Egypt 🤣🤣...I've not heard that in years lol...I could listen to these guys for a long time

[@michaelbonade4667]

saw a Joe Rogan episode with Jocko ...decided to come by and subscribe

[@pab4435]

Michael Bonade thats why i am a jocko follower as well

[@matthewmartin2304]

Same

[@Yourmomanddadrbrotherandsister]

You have to see Jacko's podcast on KZbin. He had some special forces Vietnam veterans on there telling incredibly fasinating combat stories. Some of the most interesting stories I've ever heard.

[@darthkader243]

True same

[@RockyMountainWest13]

Rogan has turned into such a douche. Even when he has an interesting guest on it’s not that great anymore

[@rybohm9829]

I’ve never heard a Jocko podcast with so much audio edited out for confidentiality reasons.. this guy must’ve been an animal lmao

[@urboydave9880]

These old-timers are so cool to talk too. Such interesting conversations.

[@DimitrisKoronakosIonikos]

Jocko & Echo PLEASE PLEASE,PLEASE, bring more ex-NAVY and current NAVY SEALS...The war stories brings me gousebumbs all the time...Great way to finish my day...Watched till the last second and i always will...Much love and respect from far Greece and a blue belt...Staying awake so i can watch the podcast..In Greece, it's 3:30am when the pod is up... #RespecttheVets #RespectTheGreatMaster #Osss

[@ryanstoyles7611]

Dimitris wants to see current navy seals.....hmmmm

[@keithryan5924]

Ryan Stoyles taliban isis Vietcong ass

[@keithryan5924]

Dimitris Koronakos you can’t do interviews w current seals lol

[@taurektaurek6213]

No, but do a follow up with Mr Hayden, pls. He will surely have to tell some stories. Or even better: bring him together and some elite VC guy to swap war stories...

[@joshuatrotter25]

Current Navy SEALS cannot be interviewed. their identity has to be protected & they cannot talk about specific Ops or else they would be breaking big rocks into little rocks at Leavenworth lol.

[@dannevirkenz]

I love the way that his swearing fits naturally with his patterns of speech. Just fits easy.

[@kflashcarr888]

What the fuck are you talking about dannervirkens.

[@christopherromero8724]

Kenneth Carr dude, that made me laugh way harder than it should’ve 😂

[@dougpoulton5544]

We had our own language in the Nav back in the '60's. I was cracking up hearing some of the phrases and terms I hadn't heard in 50 years but knew exactly what he was saying. I'm sure there were a lot of listeners that it went right over their head.

[@terminusest5902]

Australian infantry units operated in the for sustained operation most of the time. This was to keep NVA and VC on the defensive and prevent them closing on allied bases. So they would be in the field at night and sometimes do night ambushes but would rarely moved at night. They were not well equipped for that. Australian soldiers did months of jungle training in Canungra, Queensland, as units before deploying to Vietnam. The AATV, Australian Army Training Team deployed with Vietnamese of Montagnard's for training and combat operations which were real force multipliers. The AATV won 4 Victoria crosses, 2 posthumously. They were often deployed to remote bases and often worked with US units running South Vietnamese forces. The SAS usually operated in long range missions, usually 4 men. They were mainly seeking intelligence. They could be deployed for weeks in the jungle. When a mission was completed they often laid an ambush before extraction. The SAS used stealth operations most of the time and moved very slowly. They avoided movement on tracks. They were trained to work at night. But usually they slept at night, in turns. They were very stealthy units. They could find NVA/VC bases and call in B-52s or other aircraft for bombing. They were the outer screen for allied bases. The regular ambushes put a number of NVA/VC units on the defensive. Sometimes RAR infantry units could deploy on offensive operations based on SAS intelligence to find likely targets. So Australians often spent nights in the jungle. Australian infantry used stealth and avoided tracks but not to the degree of the SAS. Stealthy operations also made NVA/VC very cautious and hampered their operations. Usually setting up ambushes at night. At one point over 7 000 Australians were deployed to Vietnam. 521 Australians died. 2 SAS. Australians had the advantage of jungle training in units before deployments. This included night operations training. Night time ambushes at night were common but movement at night was usually avoided. At the peak of operations Australians operated in many areas while leaving other units to protect the Phuoc Tuy province which was their area of operations. North of Saigon. During the 1968 Tet offensive Australian units deployed west of Saigon to block the enemy movements. This was some of the heaviest fighting that Australians did. This included Centurion tanks they proved vital in destroying VC bunker systems. Saving huge casualties of infantry. In New Guinea during WW2 the Australians used M3 Stuart tanks that played a major role in the battles of Buna and Gona where US and Australian units suffered heavy losses. But the Stuart tanks experience lead to Australian units using heavier tanks in jungle conditions. Mainly Matilda tanks modified for jungle operations. Australian Operations in South East Asia during WW2,and later operations in Malaya during the emergency prepared the Australian army for jungle warfare in Vietnam. Including operations with other Commonwealth forces including the British SAS. Australian operations in Iraq and Afghanistan lead to many soldiers having PTSD type symptoms. Suicides killed more Australians than the actual operations. The Australian, New Zealand and British SAS continued to use stealth tactics in Afghanistan with deep operations in hostile areas. The tittle for AATV was used for training Afghani and Iraqi soldiers. Australian army units also supported US airborne operations in New Guinea, Korea and Vietnam. Such as the US 173 Airborne. The first combined operation with US, British and US forces was the small but significant combined arms battle of Hamel, in France, $ July 1918. By this time of the war the Australians were very experienced and capable. The supporting US infantry was vital in supported depleted Australian infantry. The British supported the operation which included British manned tanks. The small battle was planned to last 90 minutes but all objectives were captured in 93 minutes. This battle was a clear example of how successful combined operation could capture German defences. The Australian General Monash commanded the operation and was highly decorated and knighted Order of the Bath. This may have been the first US operation supported by tanks. But Black US units were deployed earlier with French forces by then and may worked with French tanks in combat.

[@thekaffiramericangrunt7522]

I got blown up twice in Ramadi, 06-07.... Army. 1-9 infantry, 2 ID Manchus. Keep Up The Fire. Much love brother.

[@jacobepetersen]

Roger Hayden is one big tough frogman and a man among men. Thank you for your service. Jocko/Echo - thank you for sharing a few stories from this hero to the world.

[@israelmungenast4206]

Dude seriously, how could you dislike this podcast? Like what makes someone hit the dislike button? I work a merchandising job and I have a long drive to work, so finding this podcast has been an actual gift. Got my discipline equals freedom banner coming in the mail!👍

[@AnecdotalAvery]

Believe it or not, there are a lot of soecops guys who are against talking about the stuff they/others have done. I find it important to document this stuff

[@pamelam7026]

My husbands grandpa stormed the beaches at Normandy. He passed away in 2000 but he would never talk about the war UNTIL his pain meds kicked in. He had a disease that made his muscles deteriorate and it was very painful. When he did talk about the war it was awful. He had very vivid detailed memories. It would break your heart but he made it through. I miss him and his stories but he was so brave to see what he saw and come back mentally intact. God bless all of you soldiers.

[@williesumlin7892]

This is a Vet that I am honored to be a Navy Vet with. My uncle was a riverboat guy use to tell me some wild stories. Thanks for sharing. Awesome person!!

[@Big-Daddy-96]

I love how Jocko usually has guys drinking out of water bottles, YETI cups, and energy drinks and this guy is so old school he drinks out of mason jar, Thanks for your service guys.

[@deuslaudetur2451]

Nothing like drinking a nice cold beverage out of a Mason jar, it hits different for sure

[@Kitty-Cattie]

Lol this makes me laugh 😂

[@OvelNick]

​@@deuslaudetur2451Pretty sure it's a commandment... The 11th if memory serves me right. Thou shall not steal, thou shall not murder, thou shall not covet, thou shall only drink ice tea sweet and in a mason jar.

[@amc7500]

Thank you so much for this interview. Did my heart good to hear this wonderful humble man. My Daddy was in Vietnam, now deceased. I wish I would have asked him more.

[@sethgordon8954]

Couldn't stop listening to this man's story. Thank you Jocko for having Mr. Hayden on

[@jonathonnolan2328]

It was an honor for me to watch this and listen to these men speak I wish I could meet them in person. Thank you both for your service and what you've done for this country.

[@Centuries_of_Nope]

The sheer volume of testosterone in that room changed weather patterns above the building.

[@lutzy411]

Was waiting for a Vietnam vet episode, everything and more then what I expected. Great way to start my workday man.

[@jprater4999]

Thank you for letting us meet someone we never would have gotten to meet otherwise. It's men like Roger that put it all on the line for freedom. He is a real HERO, ALL GUTS AND CARING ABOUT HIS BROTHERS NOT LOOKING FOR REWARDS OR MEDALS, HE DESERVES ALL OF IT.

[@motamanifest]

I'm kind of addicted to this podcast, I need more memory in my phone to continue downloading episodes. Keep up the great work guys!

[@Heatherboothe]

How Jocko speaks, demands respect and for people to listen to him. I'm in awe. His mind set is out of this world. And Roger is a real life hero! Thank y'all for your service!

[@justinr2564]

Heather Boothe How wet are you?? 😂

[@TheMiddleAmerican]

I absolutely love how this great man relaxes through the interview. Such a Fantastic interview. Thank you!

[@TheMiddleAmerican]

He had me at “Dude”. For Real.....American Hero. Kudos Sir. I am no one, thank you for my freedom

[@rockinmranch6895]

I rode bareback! God bless Roger and all of our Nam vets! They never got the recognition they deserved! Thanks Jocko for giving these guys a voice...your amazing! Awesome!

[@sunbirdbudz]

Thank you for having this hero on your show. We Americans have lots of gratitude for all who served..especially this particular group of men. Blessings. s/.

[@tristancampbell411]

Love how Roger Hayden refers to himself as, "one of the boys." Humble hero

[@akillezmorrissey7572]

By far one of my favorite podcasts, so much knowledge from such a wise, salt of the earth dude. I would love to sit and talk to this frogman for hours. Much respect, thank you sir.

[@brianwilkins5673]

akillez Morrissey Well there’s probably a reason he has never done an interview. Guys like him don’t like to talk about it.

[@calpow5605]

Salt of the earth, is fucking right.

[@joegigliotti6548]

My father fought in Vietnam in the battle of Getlins Corner in march of 1967. Lt Bobo got the metal of honor during that battle for being a hero and saving a bunch of marines!! Along with their corpsman and Jack Riley!! Wish we could hear the story of that battle!! Just sad how they were treated when they returned to USA. I thank all of you people that have served to help keep our freedom!!!

[@johnfordham8133]

Thanks Jocko for having this warrior on. Respect,as always!

[@coeurdelion5372]

Roger Hayden, outstanding. Last two podcasts stepped the game up. A conversation with Billy Waugh would make an incredible episode.

[@timg2088]

Notice how he described his childhood. Helped his dad who was a carpenter, helped break in horses and worked his grandparents farm. That stuff builds character and work ethic. Another reason why I hate to see kids spend their childhood playing video games and posting on Facebook. It matters.

[@Ken-qx6yq]

Reminds me of the old saying dont mistake nice for weak, amazing man.

[@lmactapout]

Loved every second of that. I had Master Chief Fritch as my CMC in Millington in ‘93-94. We all worshipped that dude. Can’t wait to hear more from him.

[@skinnypitt9694]

This is hands down the best interviews I have ever seen! EVER! Jacko, thanks brother for putting this guy on. Keep up the good work! Watching heroes like this just makes me so grateful to all of you guys who give so much to make this nation what it is. I can't even express how thankful I am that guys like you exist. God Bless you all!

[@jessehall2046]

Thanks for your service. I have a few friends in the Australian SAS I enjoyed Rogers stories about them

[@rp4712]

Damn man, I’m training for selection

[@willhenley7280]

These dudes from the era can tell some of the best stories . Also WW2 I miss my grandfather telling me stories of slaying Nazis 101st Airborne RIP see you on the other side pops.

[@EGlideKid]

Thank you, gentlemen. You men are a credit to yourselves, your families, and your country. Honor and respect to you all.

[@hwall37]

Appreciate your service men. You guys pay a heavy price for people like me, even those of you that live. I’ll always be grateful.

[@billgibson3763]

Thank you gentlemen for making my life happy and free.

[@skmack937]

I am continuously intrigued by Vietnam Vet's recap of events.

[@larrysnipes7113]

Good stuff it's so cool to hear an old Viet Nam veteran warrior tell those stories, thanks Roger and Jocko for your service keep moving down range!!

[@JasonMcFly]

Can't thank you guys enough for your service. Really great listening to these great men talk about their work

[@CrossLBar1883]

What an American bad ass 🇺🇸 !!! GOD BLESS YOU Roger , Such a great interview. He grew up just over the mountain ...kick ass

[@MegaMellison]

This was interview GOLD! Loved it. Thank you Jocko for bringing Mr. Hayden on the podcast.

[@jasonjohnstone686]

Great uncle serviced with New Zealand SAS in Vietnam. He didn't really talk much about his experience, but he was a great man. Thanks for sharing video.

[@johntomik4632]

This guy sounds so much like my dad. So humble and so amazing. My dad was a Huey/Oh6/Snake dirver. God bless you sir

[@patrickk77362]

Great podcast. I hope Roger is on again. Thank you

[@MrMGR1986]

Same

[@burnsloads]

Patrick Kiernan Roger is my friends dad. Dude is so fucking chill you would never know.

[@burnsloads]

ask Roger about 'I am the God of hellfire.... I bring with me.... FYAHH!!!

[@patrickk77362]

burnsloads haha, awesome. You're very lucky, I bet he has so many more war stories and general life stories. 👍🏻

[@drohegda]

burnsloads "I bring you to burn" The crazy World of Arthur Brown!

[@robbmorris]

"There's nothing better than the platoon life" ... god damn Jocko 💪🏼

[@missesvee5132]

What an amazing man . I could listen to him for hours.

[@dfwSwiss]

I used to read every book I could get my hands on about SEALs/SOG/LRPs in the Vietnam War - only by guys who experienced it themselves though - so this way of sharing those experiences with all of us is very interesting. Thank you!!

[@rsrs5644]

5 years later and I still watch this over and over again. The honor of these people is a unbelievable thing. I feel like I have been given something that I didn't earn for just listening to them. God bless you Sir Mr Hayden.

[@camkraw893]

Another great podcast, i love how humble all the guests are considering the hell they all went through! I thank you all for your service, keep up the good work!

[@coreyg638]

Great interview Jocko, guys like Roger are the true national treasures.

[@craiggraves7733]

Jocko/Echo, enjoyed hearing from Roger. I read some SEAL books about Vietnam before 9/11 and was fascinated. I follow many SEALs on the web these days but none are from Vietnam. I look forward to the next show with Roger! Really appreciate what you guys are doing with your show and your books! Thank you! Craig

[@brianharston402]

Absolute unsung heroes. These are the men who truly advance the cause of democracy and freedom. To hear a man such as SEAL Hayden is THE essential window into the truth and horrors of the Vietnam war. This glimpse into his experiences is an honor. Thank you SEAL Willink.

[@gregorybarker8835]

Brian Harston Were the Vietnamese going to invade the States?

[@EpicMRPancake]

The guy literally said that Hayden was the essential window into the truth and horrors of the Vietnam war. The thing about democracy and freedom was not talking about Vietnam, it's about what the soldiers join to fight for.

[@scotthreshold3082]

Wow I didn't realise they were so good! I'm guessing these highly trained elite hero's easily won the war? Especially with Vietnam having no serious fire power or specialist training...

[@laynesellers]

This might have been one of the quickest hours that passed by in my life. Great stories. Thank you so much for sharing Mr. Hayden and thank you for your service, leadership and sacrifice.

[@skyw.3920]

Thank you for letting these men tell their stories.

[@jr8209]

I'm amazed at the quality this podcast keeps putting out.

[@jamestheorine3510]

THANK YOU MEN FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE TO KEEP US FREE!

[@jackieholmgren1105]

Great interview..., Rodger, you made Jocko giggle in happiness (a lot) during the interview. Who does that? You apparently. We all 'out here' bathed in your presence as well...thanks so much. Hope to listen to you again soon on this podcast.

[@cyodatron]

Mercy the knowledge I learned during this podcast was unreal. Thanks to all who have gone before us defending freedom.

[@darincarter7098]

Thank you for your service to our country Mr. Hayden. Thank you for sharing your experiences my uncles don't talk much about there time in Vietnam. God Bless our brothers and sisters who fight for our country.

[@npcforyou]

Excellent! Thank you fellas. Jon Lindsay BMCS/CWO USN (Ret)1965-87

[@bearsmithy152]

Thanks Jocko get some more guys like Roger on what a great listen💪🏼

[@mitchellnoel2584]

My Father was in Vietnam in the Army, 9th infantry. Hand to hand combat at times. In the shit to be in the the shit, still living life but hard times. Love my Dad. Still living!

[@collindaugherty5170]

I have so much respect and love for these guys...just a different breed and so cool...thank you Sir!

[@vincealince_SRT]

Cried thinking about that 1 man firing that .30 staying in the fight on his own. Even as a Former Marine I couldn’t imagine what these men went through in Vietnam.

[@basicgunbros4332]

I listen to this podcast twice. Roger Hayden is the manifestation of a warrior. My Iraq service feels minuscule when I listen to these guys

[@vincealince_SRT]

@@basicgunbros4332 mine as well brotha, crazy to think we hear about our Legendary men from past wars. Just something you hear and emulate. But doesn’t hit home till you’re done and out, maybe just comes with age and understanding.

[@fodz9246]

Reminded me of Sailor Teddy Sheean. Worth looking that guy up, fucking mad lad.

[@vincealince_SRT]

@@fodz9246 I’ll check him out brother

[@asmith1711]

@@fodz9246 teddy shean VC the only Victoria Cross for the RAN, it's a shame that it took so long for him to be recognised. I was in recruit school in 98 and sailors were pissed off that he wasn't recognised with the VC. I spoke with my Vietnam Veteran uncle back then and he was saying back when he joined in 61 sailors were arguing for him to be recognised with the VC as well.

[@TheWebMindset]

Outstanding. Sea stories from Nam Marines fueled my fire as a young Marine back in the day. Semper Fi

[@telesniper2]

Did they tell you about the LBF machines?

[@bencollar5802]

This is so great that Jocko is talking to these war heros and documenting their stories.

[@gregadomeit4020]

That was a great interview guys, looking forward to part Two. Take care and be safe.

[@sailordoc2007]

High praise for the Aussie SAS

[@lordrudimus]

Love your work Roger Hayden! Thank You for your actions which are that of a hero to me. Would love more wisdom of your fun hard times!!!! Thank You Jocko and Echo may never have gotten those great stories. Bring him back is my vote.

[@supraanimal]

I love these podcast Jocko gives a regular civilian like me a little insight on the stuff you brave men have to deal with. I have nothing but honor and respect for everyone that has served in any way for our country. Much respect for you and Roger Hayden keep up the great work Jocko. Oh ya, I noticed something a lot of these Seals I have heard their stories so many of them grew up on some type of ranch breaking horses. I think it is kind of wild when you think about how many have grown up like this. I also only really know the ones that have publicly come out and told their life story so I imagine there is a bunch of Seals that have just never talked publicly about there stories is maybe why just the country boys have. Thank you all for what you have or still do put on the line for our amazing country. MAD RESPECT!!!

[@GUNSHIPFLEX]

Mr Hayden is the epitome of BTF! Thank you Jocko & Echo for bringing these Nam” hero’s out of the woodwork to tell their story. This is history and needs to be told

[@MrMGR1986]

Wish this was longer. Great podcast

[@adudewatchingyoutubevids]

All of Jocko's little chuckles throughout the interview haha he's tickled to have Roger on here!

[@mariojorge9529]

God bless Roger Hayden and Jocko Willink (and Echo Charles)!

[@DiamondScientific]

Respect is all you can say about Mr. Hayden...a humble man and a BMF.

[@Mike-vh5vy]

Always amazes me the way these guys recite these stories like it happened a few hours ago! It's been 50 years! My Dad doesn't say much about Vietnam but when he does it's the same thing, like he just did it yesterday.

[@iladelproductions8820]

Yeah, my old man was the same way, and when he did speak about it he kept it light funny stories etc.

[@andrewcollins3301]

Im a British Veteran, im not a Hero, I walked in the footsteps of Heroes like these two. Absolute Respect!!

[@TheBoatPirate]

thank you jocko for having mr hayden on. really liked his stories.

[@9thGenerationCajun]

Jocko I love how you put a breakdown of the topics with the time in the description..But I listened to the whole podcast.