Marine Corps INFANTRY Sergeant on COMBAT and BESTSELLING Book 'The Rifle' | Andrew Biggio

After graduating from Malden Catholic High School in 2006, Andrew Biggio enlisted in the U.S. Marines. He served as an infantry rifleman during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). He finished six years in the Marine Corps as sergeant.
After college, Andrew felt the need to continue to serve. He was sworn in as a police officer in 2015 where he actively works in Massachusetts Law Enforcement.
While helping his own generation of veterans for the last decade, Andrew saw the urgency to start honoring WWII veterans as they were vanishing at an alarming rate. This sparked a three year journey and hundreds of interviews with WWII veterans that culminated in his book "The Rifle", which became a #1 bestseller.
Interview recorded on November 5, 2022
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Video Credits:
Interviewer - Bob Patrick
Director of Photography - Umit Gulsen
Editor - Daniel Taksas

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[@killbillz0612]

Man my grandfather was in the Vietnam war it would be so dope to get him on a platform like this to tell his stories

[@jaylenmurphy1045]

As someone who grew up in the same city as him and enlisting in the army literally tomorrow morning it’s really an inspiration. There’s no way this was a coincidence having this video pop up I believe it’s a sign that I’m doing the right thing by joining the military. Thankyou for your service.

[@user-kj6kz3hi4x]

May god be with you❤

[@Newbobdole]

Congrats man, it’s a great opportunity to be entrusted with some unique responsibilities!

[@blackjacka.5097]

You're never doing the right thing by fueling american imperialism, have fun being cannon fodder for the elites

[@phillipdavidson7688]

With all we know about the military industrial complex, it's wild people are still enlisting. Wish I had known before I enlisted in 2009.

[@irvvalenzuen3135]

@@phillipdavidson7688if no one enlists and the US gets rid of it’s military what do you think will happen to the US?

[@Resh1477]

I do contract work at a war museum. There are quite a few artifacts that have been gifted by vets after visiting the museum. Knowing that their story will be shared and passed on, and providing a piece of that history for others to view, has been an instrumental part of them finding peace.

[@drivebyquipper]

Yeah, sure you do.

[@daddyofcallie]

@@drivebyquipper My daughter worked at an Air Force museum. She experienced the same thing - veterans donating items.

[@doseofzaza]

@@drivebyquipperwhy is that so hard to believe? Or are you just naturally an asshole?

[@ryangrout2427]

@@drivebyquipperalways that one guy lmao

[@drivebyquipper]

​@@ryangrout2427 Always that one guy making up a story to ride the slipstream of the video.

[@31446963048]

Glad you came home.

[@EricRush]

I order both volumes of "The Rifle" as soon as I heard of this project and read every word. Magnificent work.

[@dswiger]

As a Vietnam vet & having just watched Andrew's video, his story resonates with me. As part of my journey, I've been reading Vietnam stories. But this one is different! It shows a more common thread between veterans of all wars. I've just purchased his book. Thank you Andrew for this inspiration!

[@devdolph]

Thank you for your service, we’re glad you made it home. I hope you’re doing well on your journey!

[@mky45lg]

I'm going to get this for my dad. A'sau valley 1969. His 75th birthday is in August. His life has been hard. I have so much respect for you as a fellow vet and son of a Vietnam vet. Happy Easter

[@kylesampson3174]

Andys work with veterans is amazing. The Rifle and The Rifle 2 are amazing books. Some came home and did amazing things, others went the other direction. He tells both sides, the good and the bad. Keep up the great work Andy!

[@michaeldougfir9807]

I was in the Navy during Nam. They had me doing shipboard work, but no combat. And I trained with the Grand rifle, and understood a lot of its' meaning. This interview really had the ring of truth. And I learned a lot. Thank you for bringing it to us.

[@lckgilmo43]

My grandfather was a U.S. Army WW2 combat vet. Many years ago I bought a M1 Garand and showed it to him. His eyes got wide and he refused to hold it. WW2 traumatized my grandfather.

[@user-kf8wb2cq4f]

Happy You are Home.

[@mgunny05]

Semper Fi “Sgt of Marines”. You stepped up and signed the “blank check” to our government and country. Thank you for your service.

[@dave3156]

Great story! Semper Fi Marine! So glad you published the book.

[@francispitts9440]

I appreciate this channel and bringing these veterans and their stories to us. Thank you.

[@Brittbrothers2]

What an awesome guy! This is the kind of man I would fight alongside every day of the week.

[@sevysnape]

What a great story, thanks for sharing.

[@ED-ti5tc]

Great interview. I've seen Andrew on the Underground History Channel. Great guy. I want his book but I've seen him more with WW2 heros than I've seen on his own military experience. I'm glad y'all were able to do this with him.

[@donadams3728]

Thank you for your service both in and out of the military.

[@AbsoluteDakka]

AMAZING video. Thank you to your channel, your staff, and to Andrew.

[@salathielgreene1036]

Thank you for your service

[@Convoycrazy]

Amazing interview, thank you

[@deezhole]

Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

[@daswhitewulf8357]

Can’t recommend the rifle enough its amazing

[@cwilliamlewis]

Awesome 😎 Thanks for your dedication to America's warriors SGT!

[@Quizap]

I can confirm a lot of what's being said. I was there in 11-12. RC-East. Hundreds of types. Incendiary propellant was a favorite of theirs in my province.

[@mikethemechanic7395]

Served Army 93-97. Joined to see combat. Never got my wish. Was asked after 9/11 to rejoin when I was 26. I knew my military history. Told the recruiter. “The Russians lost. Why would the US do any better” i just got done reading a book about the soviets in Afghanistan. I did not fall for the patriotism bit. I knew I could see combat. But we would loose. I was right over 20 years later. I pity all 9/11 vets. Stupid cause and stupid war.

[@russelbrown6275]

Especially when you find out that our government is who crashed the planes into the towers. POS government

[@hotlinepressurewashing3064]

I knew this was the guy from the Rifle project the second I heard that accent lol. Great guy!

[@poormansgunz8032]

Semper Fidelis, glad you made it home 🤙

[@alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155]

A great channel.

[@mky45lg]

God bless you sir. I understand why those wwII vets brighten up at the sight of a Garand. Thank you for your past service and continued service. Happy Easter as well.

[@Toddfresi]

Great yarn, I joined 06 as well, Australian cav, great listening to you my first tour was the push or surge as well, to tarin kowt, such a great description so true

[@cattywompus6273]

Thank you for telling us your story. Thank you. I did not join the military but i will show my child this video to help that they will understand the importance of being American. Also its so sad you had to go through that. Im a 911 middle school person so ya.

[@stonks_n_chomps7556]

I remember seeing that same couple. I watched the man try to hold the lady in comfort and prayed that I had someone to die with like that when my time came. I’ve been married to a disabled veteran for 9 years now. World is a kind of sad funny like that.

[@anthonymain6517]

His book is awesome!

[@abrahamornelas160]

Man amongst men. Stay true to you.

[@414novak]

Thank you for sharing your story, preserving your uncles and allowing other veterans stories to be told. Semper Fi brother!

[@anlerden4851]

Thank You so much for your services and lovely dedications to Our Beautiful America Dear American Marine Sir, Semper Fidelis!!!! ususususus......🥰😍🤗❤❤❤❤🤍🤍🤍🤍💙💙💙💙💯💯💪🙏👍

[@imgudsumtimes1042]

Dude just described my childhood😭😭 sticks used as toys guns, the ghetto but it was single moms and kids having fun etc… and i wanted to join the military because of it but thx to diabetes i cant🤦🏽‍♂️

[@morrisdomke8920]

SEMPER FI THANKYOU FOR A MARINE

[@silvergunsmoke494]

Oh my god I just listen to this whole thing and I didn’t even realize it was him… I’ve read part one of “the rifle” fantastic book and I can’t wait to read the second one!

[@KCYO0311]

Just ordered your book. Excited to read it. Semper Fi from another grunt who also shared that moon dusty ass dirt years ago.

[@chrisburke624]

I deployed in 06 and 2010 to Kandahar province, and hopped across the Helmand River once or twice on each tour The British had about 5000 troops, the Dutch had a very effective battlegroup, and the USMC had a ton of folks...all in AO's right next to each other. No matter how many Taliban they killed, the place was always a hot spot...it never died down...

[@By_the_gods]

Hey a hometown boy! Hell yeah!

[@thehollowedhermit7525]

Ma let’s GOOOOOO thank you for your service

[@GreatNorthStacking]

New gen combat boots should have special armor features that like a airbag being deployed, the boots deploy out of each sole a carbon fibre " umbrella, deflecting the blast to the sides. Just a thought. Something needs to be done!

[@SSgt-]

Semper Fi

[@anthonyelwick3600]

This is my friend Andy Biggio. I have ptsd and he saved my life

[@bodysnatcher8122]

Great storyline

[@tokekingz1113]

God bless

[@mrcrimpster]

I wish you life a life of peace and happiness.you have seen so much.I never knew my Father was in the Army till I was a teenager because he seen the horror s you might have seen.Your a tuff Mfr.i know not just physically mentally

[@jordanasuncion1442]

That’s how you make a kid a tough kicking ass machine man in a few months. No woke bullshit.

[@hiroshi138]

You can still own a rifle in Massachusetts?

[@swaggstang1]

Bet you know Hession and O’Donell

[@user-io6pj8bz8h]

So he went from fighting our enemies, to becoming an enemy of our own people. Wow

[@roytaylor6519]

U hear that they have no remorse for human life. So y not just let them and anyone else pour into our beautiful country! I drive truck the last 25 years we r in trouble its alarming how many r here. Hopefully my kids and grandkids still have this beautiful country to explore.

[@dannylittle2889]

Had very similar times and experiences. Sounds like your an 87 kid like me. But we took al Assad in 16 from isis. Completely different base.

[@tomjones6777]

Any experiences of the bad guys inserting themselves into friendly units to kill, wound, injury .

[@sonnyjs15]

I had to make my own kevlar underwear 😒

[@mikhaelis]

There was only one person who survived the tower collapses on 9/11 that joined the military and he jpined the Corps. Not sure where this guy is getting all these supposed survivors that joined his reserve unit....

[@matthewmaguire9230]

Oi!

[@Jonathan_Freeloader]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 ..n a pamper🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RichFitzwel]

😮 🇺🇸

[@davidknight1612]

You should of had DS from Vietnam, like I did! Puppy!!😐😐😐😐

[@isgoodovsubhuman1972]

Do soldiers go to heaven?

[@voonijf]

🤣🤣🤣yea americans totally value life as they drop 2000 pounders on weddings

[@Russellsagecline]

2000 pound JTACs are expensive. Best wedding gift ever!

[@blackjacka.5097]

So we have a war criminal who was in Iraq and Afghanistan, so make that double. Such great people you bring here

[@xymoriintus]

What an absolute wet fart of an ending lol *I came out with a book and it's a best seller* Lol 😣

[@kylesampson3174]

The video is done, but the story isn't. Go read his books: The Rifle and the Rifle 2.

[@colelawton4901]

You not going 200 meters to save a bunch of friendly soldiers on fire because of some rule with an imaginary line is the epitome of cowardice. When i was in the Marines as a boot, i was scared shiless of my senior lances disapproval. I eventually realized how cowardly it was when i found myself doing the wrong things over the right things because i didn't want to go against what they said. This story is a way more extreme example and that should not have happened.

[@ml2696]

If anyone is feeling lonely and brokenhearted know that Jesus heals and delivers from every form of torment, he truly gives a peace that surpasses understanding that this evil world can never give. Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Fear and worry come from the devil but life and peace come from Jesus. God has been misrepresented by people who don’t know him, church attendance is not Christianity.

[@bumblebee623]

Omg this guy is a worse. AL Asad was a resort for American troops. Pool, hot spring, gym, px, restaurants, etc. Even drew cary went there to relax and do shows. Don't make al Asad sound like a tough duty attention seeker. God you're weak.

[@bumblebee623]

@@oktoday8323 it was a resort... that he made to sound like he was in poo when he was getting airforce women in bed... enjoying a pool, sauna, movie theater etc. Don't upgrade it. He is attention seeking. He didn't do anything much other than show up. It shows how weak our current military is as they use words to make them sound like heroes when they are living a spa life. Yet offended when someone calls them out. 😒 maybe he's gender confused... maybe thats his true ptsd. He should be a woman 🤣

[@mskiUSMC]

Same day I went to boot, but I went a year earlier and Hollywood. I too watched the towers fall, I was in 9th grade. Survived 2 combat tours in Iraq as 0311.