Episode # 9 - The gloves come off in Iraq

[@rossriley2719]

Would you consider doing an entire episode of gun fights you got into? Might be a lot to ask for, but genuinely curious of the experiences.

[@mrskippingguyonmush]

A "gunfights" series would be great. Gives insanely valuable info on the real effectiveness, application, and use of certain tactics. Not to mention real life lessons on mindset, ballistics, and violence.

[@kaned647]

I second that request

[@michaelchurgin7027]

Me too

[@rusty-gaming1988]

I was a local translator with the 5th and 1st SFG in iraq at that time 06-07 it was really bad and dangerous especially in Al Sadir city it was an honor working with you guys

[@zacheryboggs9700]

Maybe my new favorite podcast. Mr Owens has the “it” factor that makes you wanna listen. But he’s very humble as well. Great episode!

[@khalidramadan125]

As an Iraqi person And interpreter with the military is always fascinating hearing about the situation and stories from Iraq and people who deployed

[@michaelchurgin7027]

This is amazing, love owens and glover, can't believe this is free. Love hearing these amazing stories. Hope I can shoot with fieldcraft one day!!

[@briangrant2005]

If you haven't listened to the Sniper School Episode, it's a must listen! Cheers, Kevin and thank you for all these awesome stories!

[@fed_zeppelin_]

So stoked that this new episode dropped today! Made my morning. Currently listening to it driving on the highway. You’re an amazing storyteller and a goddamn fucking warrior. Wish I would have been old enough back then to operate during the heyday of Iraq 05-08. Sounds like it was just the pinnacle of getting after it. Would have loved to serve with you and Glover. Y’all are badasses. Much love!

[@rawrmusic55]

Super enjoyable discussions, Kevin. I have a ton of respect for you and feel very fortunate to be able to absorb all the top tier information you provide us with. 🇺🇸🤘

[@nattybumpo4384]

Vinny....Respect!!

[@deltathirtyfour]

I’ve been yanked on for running alternating 55, and 62 GT in my mags so thanks for sharing it’s practical use. Thanks for sharing all of these in the series.

[@TWP13]

The same experience you had at the SF Bragg Museum I just had with my family at the National Infantry Museum at Benning. I never told them much about deployments. It's surreal seeing the OIF/OEF displays. Everything was very accurate - down to empty rip it cans and bootleg dvds, and makes you feel like you were just there.

[@3-2bravo49]

That place was awesome when it first opened when I first saw it. It wasn't even complete yet. Awesome museum. You 11bravo?

[@TWP13]

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[@tonystewart7287]

Great yarn, cheers for sharing 😎😎👍

[@nowherespecial6780]

I can imagine this Podcast is Knowledge for future soldiers. But as well must be hard for you To dig up the past And vent. I appreciate your willingness to fight through and talk about it. In the way you do is up front honest no BS. Much appreciated... Sincerely Baker family in Maine Semper fi!!

[@papak8443]

"We don't deserve dogs... we just don't." Very true.

[@Whitesp44]

Wow sir. Unbelievable warfare experiences. It's amazing you and Mike Glover weren't seriously injure. Amazing.

[@wyattterrell]

These videos are just incredible. Though I started before them they have continued to motivate me to drop from 270 to 199 lbs more than any instagram exercise program

[@angusfraser-brown1663]

Congrats man :)

[@3-2bravo49]

Keep getting after it dude.

[@sabot1919]

Incredible videos, please keep them coming.

[@MrJbrew69]

This was an absolutely amazing hour hearing your stories. Thank you for your service.

[@user-dj2fi2dy6i]

16:45 could you please expand on this in some of the next episodes? It would be pretty interesting!

[@paddymike5559]

I appreciate that Kevin always gives credit to the regular grunts says a lot about him showing appreciation for what those guys deal with.

[@jasons4882]

This series has been riveting around every corner. Full disclosure, I think the content convinces people to do classes at field craft even more. Thanks for sharing Kevin.

[@mariolopez-oi2td]

Amazing!

[@eliasbonilla8087]

Absolutely amazing stories . Can’t thank you, your team & your family enough . . Most Americans don’t know nor do they appreciate what we have . . 🙏🏼

[@codybailey3298]

God bless you Kevin! Your story/background is very interesting. Thank you for sharing that story about Vinny. You are 1000% correct! We're very fortunate that we've got these pups!!

[@theogangryscotsman7607]

great chat

[@triplehfarmsllc7348]

Thanks for taking us down this road Kevin!!! I really enjoy it I normally see your posting first on Instagram! I’d like to come to the class for preparedness and edc just to see what I need to add to my already full edc backpack 😂 be surprised how often I use it and my full blown med kit at are families atv park. I’m pretty big on having medical equipment on me at all times have a couple different ones I carry if say I can’t bring my backpack or my big medical backpack have way much money in everything all the way down to oxygen tanks that are full! Have a setup at home to refill them if I end up needing to use them! So if I can get free I’ll be sure to make that class! And I’d be happy to show off everything I edc on me and have in the truck! It’s alittle ridiculous and most ppl judge me about it until an emergency happens and break it out! We deal with broken backs facial fractures atms legs implements you name it! And 9x’s out 10 they are drunk being they allow it in sc on private property. I literally have a staff shirt that says “shit show supervisor” on the front and staff on the back 🤣

[@brian2698]

Every one of these episodes is extremely insightful. Guys like you, Mike Glover, and Jocko really help to make clear what the gwot was like. Thanks for doing all you do.

[@patrickr324]

Kevin, if possible I’d love to hear some more boat stories if possible!

[@CA.0verview]

People forget that Kevin was fresh out not to long ago ❤ man are we waiting for his arrival out here in cali 🔥

[@turnerleatherworks3935]

“Michael Scott, Dwight Schrute, Jim Halpert, and Andy Bernard shot a lot of people in Iraq.” 😂😂😂😂

[@jasonwat6564]

Great stuff Kevin, Thank You for everything you’ve done for this country!! God bless you bro!!!

[@avmerican4756]

Thank you for telling your stories. 🇺🇸

[@justinbouvier132]

Great stories. Don’t stop bringing them

[@johnadams7684]

Good stuff we need to hear more of the 07 stories! Please keep doing these.

[@peterbrandon384]

Hey, I served with you way back at Ft Hood. It’s a small world. Looks like you’re doing great.

[@jt.124]

wow these episodes are awesome man. Thanks Kevin

[@Aceoffroad4x4]

That was incredible story, thanks Kevin. I've been looking forward to each one of these episodes. That start about Vinny was a little emotional. Choked me up.

[@Bathaling]

Phenomenal podcast, phenomenal

[@frankrake6569]

OutStanding Episode and Keep up the good work Kevin !!! 👍🏼

[@davidweisbach5376]

These are great, Kevin. Keep ‘em coming!

[@ibbylancaster8981]

Kevin, these talks are so awesome. I’m going to have to come out and train with you guys. I have NO excuse because I live in Raeford. In the process of moving at the moment but I will look into what you guys have going on in March. Much love and thanks for all these 🤙🇺🇸

[@secondgear6079]

Can't wait for next one,thanks for your service

[@notownsavage2024]

Awesome one Kevin, thank you !

[@williamscore5322]

Man…. the wild west days of Iraq, awesome!

[@intolead]

really enjoyable great storyteller

[@Healthhokie]

Great video

[@nlee5034]

LOVE Kevin’s stories! He and Mike are DEFINITELY guys worth listening to… but for differing reasons. Mike, seems like the savant in the room. Kevin seems like just a guy, like you… just a better, harder version. Their no-nonsense approach, seem to come from different perspectives.

[@fmyles3]

Without a doubt, the most important thing said by Kevin in this episode. "We don't deserve dogs". I could not agree more. I often say that I want to go to dog heaven.

[@wiscokid9890]

My brother spent 12-14 months in Mosul in 06-07. Infantry guy. Baghdad same story 12-14 months but 03-04. He got out in 09.

[@TWP13]

"We'll take you to the range and let you shoot cool guns" is every ODAs bribe to get stuff lmao.

[@Random_Quads]

That is one of the earliest high rise mounts I have seen for an eotech.

[@kellyBorgman]

Love this series ! Keep it up !

[@briangrant2005]

Would love a video on the specific applications for Chest Mounted Pistols! Of course the "Keyboard Warriors" will filet me for asking such a question 🤣🤣 Also, A+ on Kevin Owens Coffee Sip ASMR! Cheers, Sir!

[@DK.Foster]

Man I was watching The Office right now as I listen to this and the shooting reference took me out 😂😂😂

[@patknights1492]

Shinseki was also behind the ACU, if memory serves.

[@MediaAttorney]

Enjoying the hell out of these videos.

[@MrTec1911]

Your best American accent sounds better than most native Americans. You are the man, Mr. Owens. Thank you

[@Well-thatmakessense]

What does that even mean?

[@averagejoe1943]

Rollovers are no joke! I survived a rollover July 20 2007!

[@3-2bravo49]

How many times did you get hit in the head with ammo cans and at4's lol? I feel you brother, had a rollover or two in strykers and it wasn't a whole hell of alot of fun.

[@mfcriz2561]

So good!

[@renegadearms]

Talking about bribing guys to help you out and paying them back is very true we helped the SF guys with numerous things on my deployments and they always hooked us up.

[@kevclaremcd]

Great point Kevin, about who determines hostile intent.

[@thatsrandom4516]

I cant help but picture Gunny Highway in "Heartbreak Ridge"everytime i listen to The stories, that one about taking down the big guy in the suit reminds me of him taking down the "swede" in the movie🤣. An old warrior that dont take no sh*t.

[@MrHITACHI75]

Cracking podcast Kevin 👌☘️🇮🇪

[@pimpovic2]

Still with Fieldcraft? Haven't seen Mr Owens around for a while.

[@nickjohnson710]

Kevin, can you talk about that photo of you and mike glover in DPM? 🇬🇧

[@j.lokibass1430]

Made my morning!

[@theMadhatter817]

Love the story

[@conmcgrath7174]

I just have to love it, serious tales from a serious man. I will skip this part where I tell how great I am also (implicit, for I am indeed awesome!!) but rather ask this one question; per capita, in the States, is there a higher proportion of men (women?) of Irish extraction in special forces than the normal population mix? Mad respect.

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

The guy getting perturbed about hot brass raining on him was pretty funny, as were Jim Halpert's aggressive actions.

[@CraigCuIIen]

Ever think about writing a book kevin? going into the detail you can't really talk about (you mentioned this a few times) Really enjoying this series 👍

[@anthonybutler8384]

Super great stuff. I could listen all day. Ps. What flannels do you guys wear? Iv got a bunch but all different brands. Their all different quality some good some not. I have yet found a great brand to stick with.

[@GoZipper]

Kevin, just wanted to see if you had or could share any stories about my cousin Justin Monschke? Thank you for everything!

[@wyatthunter5876]

❤

[@Dyneemadrone]

Thanks Kevin! Dog guy here too.

[@abingdonboy]

Can anyone link the dogs of war episode Kevin mentions ?

[@noodles5438]

Time stamp for later 13:30

[@alexbartlett4675]

As a clueless civilian from the outside, looking in. It seems like most of the SF guys, Seals etc are really chill, casual killers😎 the regular infantry guys are the ones that seem the most traumatized, and emotional.

[@MrBojangles2020]

imagine KO and The Glove jumping from roof to roof chasing you down gosh that is a scary sight to think of lol

[@johnadams7684]

We need the juicy stuff anyone that can’t step back and look at the context and realize the decisions you made, you made in real time for a real reason and want to judge can kick rocks .

[@danielcampbell9457]

kevin were the CIF/CRF companies essentially tier 1 green berets then if they fell under the JSOC umbrella, like how ranger regiment has there tier1 ranger recon element?

[@kevinowens9636]

No, the were considered tier 2, those tiers are tied to funding and authorities

[@danielcampbell9457]

@@kevinowens9636 well either way ur still a bad mutha fuc@$* and ur service is greatly appreciated.

[@michaelmulligan0]

Do you ever feel that there are too many different SF/special units in the US military?

[@kieranmoller9018]

Are the CIF or CRF teams still active or have they been disbanded?

[@renegadearms]

The guy that got sent home and then returned and was killed was from my old brigade.

[@goruby2]

Thank you Mr. Owens , and never ever vote Democrat!

[@renegadearms]

We had some guys get ambushed one night with the same thing they had a belt fed pointed at the door and they cut down the first few that went in.

[@Glee73]

i love the part where you talked about how a whole bunch of "fictitious" operators killed a lot of bad guys 😂

[@franciscoguerrero9719]

Anyone have a link to the podcast he refers to around 46:50? I'm having trouble finding it.

[@mortaljorgeguy]

Do national guard sf units have SIF/CRF (I guess now Hard Target Defeat) Companies?

[@kevinowens9636]

No

[@mortaljorgeguy]

Thank you for answering. And thank you for your service and great content!

[@aeromtb2468]

that chinese kid looks young in the pic. savage re-enlisting on target.

[@michaelmulligan0]

Love both but Steyr is more practical

[@TWP13]

BIAP and Sadr City 07-08, 15 months woohoo.

[@3-2bravo49]

Oh hell, were you one of the units that got extended at the last minute? Same thing happened to us.

[@MrBojangles2020]

Smoking one for vinny!!

[@kuttermcneil1520]

You say that not everyone can be a leader, but that seems to go against what the US military thinks which is why at E7 they sent everyone to that leadership course. Is the US military just confusing competence for leadership? Obviously, everyone wants competent leaders, but just because you're competent doesn't mean you'd make a good leader. So, how do you find leaders? How do you find people capable of leadership or can everyone be a leader with the right training?

[@vitigaymer1053]

He's addressed before that Army Leadership School forces people through and that many people who should not be leading- find themselves in the leadership hot seat as a result! Owens has stated that the Irish Army model of allowing people to spend an entire career in a specific role. Without forcing them into an NCO billet is more sensible to US Military.

[@kuttermcneil1520]

@@vitigaymer1053 right but it was also his job to go out and train guys up. Just because you want to be in a leadership role doesn't mean that you'd be a good leader or that you're even capable. This is what I'm interested in. How do you identify leadership? Or is the drive to be a leader enough and with the right training anyone can make it work? Or is there not really a way and you just try out different people until you get lucky.?

[@johnpearce9891]

Paddy irishman

[@cmdrcriton]

Rip Vinny

[@SMREILLY13]

KEVIN THE VINNIE STORY WAS KOOL,GOD BLESS THOSE DOGS AND THE HANDLERS MY SELF I OWN BELGIAN MALINOIS AWSUME LOYAL DOGS JUST FUCKING AMAZING WHAT THE CAN LEARN JUST WATCH PEOPLE ,OPEN DOORS ,GREAT WITH KIDS, SILENT HUNTERS ,THEIR WILL TO TEACH THEM SELFS HOW TO ADAPT AND GET AROUND THING AND DO IT FAST

[@1tactundra140]

Why are you and Glover not friends doing content together anymore? Man I miss you guys doing vids together.