That whole segment about the Marine nearly drowning during the river crossing... So typical of the Marines, man. "We built you tough so you're just going to have to tough your way through stuff we didn't teach you." Chalk it up as a temporary/unforeseen contingency that we ooh-rah'd our way through and won't apply toward training during workups next time around. As an FMF Corpsman I was consistently motivated by the sheer will of my Marines, God Bless the Devil Dogs.
@GhostWave.111 ай бұрын
rah
@SparkSurvival11 ай бұрын
Oohrah, Doc
@metalhoable11 ай бұрын
Elite class of folk no doubt. Respect.
@tdunn211 ай бұрын
It takes a certain level of mental strength to do, see, hear, smell, and feel the things these men do and come out of it with the ability to be gentle-spoken and kind. Thank you, Ryan, for sharing and showing us what that looks like. Thank you, Mike for having him on. 💪
@ryanholley733211 ай бұрын
My brother took the alternative route about 6 months ago. Everything has been so hard since i got that call. He went to afghanistan during the pull out. He told me so many horrible stories. I wont go into that in a KZbin comment section. I miss him every day. I don’t care if this comment changes even one person’s mind. Please don’t do it. We all loved him so goddamn much. Semper fidelis. Kfg.
@choicesnotchancespodcast10 ай бұрын
So sorry to hear that. It is not the answer, but it is an epidemic in our community.
@patrickgreen236110 ай бұрын
I’m sorry. I was there, continue to have my moments. It’s because of the people around me that I am able to put another foot forward. Don’t stop spreading your brother’s story.
@TruthIsLikePoetry5 ай бұрын
I’d didn’t serve and it was and is one of the biggest regrets in my life but we need our vets now more than ever. My generation was the backbone of those wars and the younger generations are not the same caliber of human. Bad times are coming and the older generations are going to have to step up when the chaos begins. Myself included. I hope that the veterans know their country will need them more than ever even if our government doesn’t treat them as such.
@TheBloodRaven2411 ай бұрын
58:40 for those looking for the segment from the KZbin short
@immortalkola11 ай бұрын
Thanks
@GWKFFtheServant11 ай бұрын
Your the man!!!
@masterrapter241410 ай бұрын
Thanks
@Nightrunnerghost5 ай бұрын
W
@Bassist-Beneath9 ай бұрын
The donkey story was absolutely as profound as you made it out to be. I felt the same way, it just adds another layer of sadness to the destruction caused by war. Literally no form of life is safe from the consequences. Thank you so much for sharing your story and thank you for your service
@Horner18111 ай бұрын
I say that with all due respect and honor.Thank you for what you done and I will honor the memory of all the ones who we lost.
@jaredspear814011 ай бұрын
Mike, noticed a billboard on a cab in Vegas, awesome marketing. Wishing you the best in 24’. Thanks for sharing Ryan. I’ll be finding you book soon. Ty both for your service to our great nation
@thudtrades185011 ай бұрын
Thank you So much for sharing your story Ryan... !
@bryanenglish324211 ай бұрын
Thanks for telling some of your story,I appreciate it,now our American history is preserved for future generations;thank you
@zacharymccoy259511 ай бұрын
Semper Fidelis brother, Mike thank you for all you do 🇺🇸
@KImBurk12076 ай бұрын
Absolutely love listening to you two and when you add Clint to the mix, I can't stop laughing at yalls banter. Rewatching this one for who knows how many times!!
@Sean-i4r11 ай бұрын
I lost it several times during this show.thank you
@2024-t5v11 ай бұрын
Semper Fi Devil, Thank you for sharing your story. Unknowingly you are helping others to push through their demons and stopping points in life.
@jasonbrewer911911 ай бұрын
Thank you both for my freedoms
@rondainman17034 ай бұрын
My dad's retired USMC.. he is the most honorable man I know or have ever known in my life... SEMPER FI.. HOORAH !!!
@MrCashewkitty11 ай бұрын
Great to hearbfrom a grunt. The GWOT has been so SOF centric when it comes to outlets like this that i think the average person doesnt realize the level of fighting the some of our Marines and soldiers got up to.
@Robert-ky4vx9 ай бұрын
There's regular grunts with way more combat time than some "operator"
@MrCashewkitty9 ай бұрын
@@Robert-ky4vx I was in and out before GWOT but I was always enamored with all the grunt work and field training. It's weird to me that people now perceive war as fighting an insurgency, landing on the X, and kicking in the doors of cavemen
@Robert-ky4vx9 ай бұрын
@@MrCashewkitty it's what the podcasters are inviting on their shows because its what the people want. Apparently being "Conventional forces" means you were nothing but fodder to civilians, but at the same time SOF are badass dudes and do have that mystique about them. Talking about fast insertion raids sounds way cooler than talking about that patrol you went on and nothing happened for the first 4 hours , it is also imperative that the average Joe doesn't get washed to the history books as a less capable warrior.
@832KJV8 ай бұрын
Marines are the best!! Thanks Ryan and God bless.
@70stunes7111 ай бұрын
Appreciate the great effort and service my brothers. Us veteran patriots are the strength of freedom in the world. Bless you both and families.
@brock4556911 ай бұрын
Man this was heart wrenching listening to his combat story.
@Kalashnikov_Respecter11 ай бұрын
Excellent cast. Your perseverance will repay you G, keep em coming
@Sean-i4r11 ай бұрын
Sir,you have me in tears😢
@RemoWilliams-jg4ybАй бұрын
Thanks Mike for showing some kudos to Marine Infantry. Couldn't agree more about the atrocities of war comment and our representatives. You have so many war hawks on both sides. And SOME of the ones that have served never fired a round in anger. I do believe in a robust military (the current one needs a T&e and T&o refit and the officer corps needs to be trimmed.
@Sean-i4r11 ай бұрын
She holds me when i shake.Thats deep,gave me tears
@modestogonzalez18211 ай бұрын
Honestly Mike this podcast was so fn motivating that if I weren't 50 I'd reenlist tomorrow!!!
@b4llzy11 ай бұрын
Leaders of men, true patriots
@hiramhaji781311 ай бұрын
Outstanding podcast
@garybellish958611 ай бұрын
You all are heros!!! You don't wanna think you are but you are!!!
@williamholden776011 ай бұрын
Really good podcast Mike , just found your channel. Ray take care .
@CombatVeteranGamer10 ай бұрын
I don't feel so alone now with the whole sleep seizure thing. I brought it up to the VA but I feel like they don't take me seriously and tried blaming it on sleep apnea. I don't really have sleep apnea unless I get really stressed out or when my anxiety is at an all time high and thats usually when I get the sleep seizures. And it's not even really obstructive sleep apnea, I get central sleep apnea where my brain isnt sending signals to my lungs to breath. But when i'm feeling fine I don't get any sleep apnea at all.
@MicahDamger7 ай бұрын
Great point on Sherman Tecumseh method of totally depraved war. In war, rules are only for the naive. Recently, the bombs dropped on Japan have been a point of controversy. I understand both sides. I think we need to carry a big stick and speak softly. When to keep the sword in its sheath, and when to show restraint.
@davidhamilton987111 ай бұрын
2/9 here, Marjah was nuts.
@vinniemac607611 ай бұрын
This show is so underrated, ive been saying it since the beginning ..maybe cuz mike isnt a puppet for the establishment and his views are those of real a American/patriot
@pauldorfman70111 ай бұрын
I’m not military but man I couldn’t be more proud to be an American and our warfighters make us proud. These guys go to foreign lands and fight as well as anyone.
@seriba11bundgaard11 ай бұрын
😂😂
@johnhoran906311 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work Mike, great interviews. One question for you. Would you ever think of getting into politics? We need good people like you to help clean this country up! Thanks to all who served our country.
@emmanuelawosusi236510 ай бұрын
Great video
@larryapl11 ай бұрын
Another great podcast.
@JamontBrown-io5qf7 ай бұрын
We just said goodbye to my uncle my mother's brother and he served in the military Fresh out high-school he was stationed in Germany. Now he can rest with his brothers in arms.
@rakishtennessean11 ай бұрын
Well damn. Good morning
@Bowhuntxx7811 ай бұрын
Semper Fi Marine
@bestjobieverhad958411 ай бұрын
Being a seal, SF, tier 1 unit guy is "cool guy points" but wait until these infantry podcasts start rolling out more... whyistheskyblue? #whyisthegrassgreen
@maclemaster596611 ай бұрын
Because god loves the infantry 🇺🇸
@PlyWood-31Ай бұрын
The public will always put them on a pedestal they don't rate. They won't believe shit we have to say. Just remember , We know what we did. No one can take that from us. Rahhh.
@LaCosa97311 ай бұрын
Hell yea good lookin out red🥂🥂🐐
@S1ck0f1tA1111 ай бұрын
Been waiting for part 2 Fuck ya
@modestogonzalez18211 ай бұрын
200 yard Aussie peel? Successful?? F yeah!!! I feel like a boot all over again!!!
@choicesnotchancespodcast11 ай бұрын
Shit was beautiful!!!
@RGBAnarchy9 ай бұрын
13:30 - 15:15 amen
@Sean-i4r11 ай бұрын
Cody has a podcast and he is USMC
@jamescorfield5344 ай бұрын
That’s cool ima check it out thanks
@jimhunter88708 ай бұрын
Back in the Nam 60 mm mortar range 50 meters to 1800 meters. Sure longer range now. H co 2/5 67/68. I loved the 60.
@trevywankenobi11 ай бұрын
This is the realist shit I've heard. Hit me real hard
@natrone2311 ай бұрын
Friggin dagone hard charger.
@williamholden776011 ай бұрын
Semper Fi , I am a retired Marine. I know this is off topic , but why have the Seals gave Jesse Ventura the boot. Proven fact Chris did not punch him.
@Custardpie17411 ай бұрын
Every Navy Seal cant help but judge he or she who would that bell the first week.....
@treyhazel901011 ай бұрын
Hell yea brothas thanks for yalls service. I 👂 him to cry out to Allah and thought standby he's coming
@samhansen632011 ай бұрын
What unit were you? I was 1/6 wpns 06-10
@choicesnotchancespodcast11 ай бұрын
3/6 Kilo
@samhansen632011 ай бұрын
@choicesnotchancespodcast what years? I'll listen to the cast I swear man lol just ain't done it yet.... 6th Marines.....ever drink at heros?
@choicesnotchancespodcast11 ай бұрын
@@samhansen6320 loved Heros as a boot. I was with 3/2 Lima from 07-09, then 3/6 from 09-2011.
@samhansen632010 ай бұрын
We were on base together roundabout the same time. Much love bro.
@coureyarsenault4226 ай бұрын
@@choicesnotchancespodcast kilo mobile 3/6
@valhalla985028 күн бұрын
This exact thing happened to me at FOB fiddlers green right outside Marjah in 2009. Some Msgt giving us shit for going to the chow tent without shaving after doing two weeks of COIN ops and sniper overwatch sleeping in our trucks outside the wire.
@ghostviking752111 ай бұрын
what is the song in the beginning?
@xprettylightsx11 ай бұрын
The obvious annihilation of my country my beautiful country(USA) is real and happening. Makes me very sad.
@darinchamberlain730411 ай бұрын
What happened to building 7
@Bushlore111 ай бұрын
Get a seizure dog that sleeps with you and start some CBD treatments. I am not a doctor but I have seen them save lives personally. Hope you get whatever treatment you need bro!
@choicesnotchancespodcast11 ай бұрын
Much love!
@aisforaaron11 ай бұрын
No, under 1,000 views, under 100 comments, I’m first first. Thank you for everything guys 💐 I look up to people like you guys period.
@d-rose816711 ай бұрын
Holy shit. Congrats
@Ryan.Blanks10 ай бұрын
What batt did he say he was with? I did the invasion of marjah with 3/6
@theecrawdaddy10 ай бұрын
I believe he was with Kilo 3/6
@thyronesteenbergen9192 ай бұрын
I Wanted to join the army but my family was Scared of What It Would Do To Me mentally
@ModelsWorkshop11 ай бұрын
My unit was part of the mission that walled off Sadr city. It sucked.
@Sean-i4r11 ай бұрын
I never hear anyone talk about rock and roll bands or musicians going overseas to the troops. Yeah, I see a million videos of what looks like abandoned at a fob or some other place with a lot of military people. And it's overseas so I don't get it. Could somebody talk about that the rock concerts? Is five finger death punch et cetera
@claytonjohn647311 ай бұрын
Ephesians 6:12 New International Version 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
@np881411 ай бұрын
John 8:44 Titus 1:14 rev 3:9
@xane295311 ай бұрын
I have seizures they started when I was 16 wanted to join the corp since 6 not epilepsy something with my brain my neurologist said they should go away I'm 22 23 in May still have them if I don't take meds I've probably had around 30 or 40 I've woken up thrown up all over myself then gone right back out I've woken in ambulances all of it the depression is what sucks because I feel like I can't do anything but I know I can it's weird hearing war stories and such just helps me thank you guys
@Horner18111 ай бұрын
I’m sorry for your brother,you made a mistake but you learned from it and that man died a warrior right where he wanted to be.Let the guilt go because the lord said it was his time not them and not because of you.
@Codbeast10111 ай бұрын
A himars has around 50 lbs of high explosives.
@Eron_Musk_267 ай бұрын
Its the big one 😂😂😂
@KC-7mm11 ай бұрын
I wonder if psychedelics would help with the seizures
@danebarrett859011 ай бұрын
Presidents should have to fight as well! That way, the vice president may actually have to do something while in office.
@indy500tabasco811 ай бұрын
😊😊😊😊ggg😊😊😊😊
@maclemaster596611 ай бұрын
Himars a wheeled MLRS
@the3rdid48511 ай бұрын
Lol the one time people will support an LT throwing his rank around and berating a Senior NCO.
@shanepowell51159 ай бұрын
AND FOR JUST $0.17 a day YOU CAN SAVE A DONKEY😂😂😂
@gator556611 ай бұрын
Second in the comments I made the podium
@clittle15597 ай бұрын
donkey story def sucks atleast it was fast
@PalazzoAmericanus11 ай бұрын
RIP to the Big One o7
@Thebluesky031111 ай бұрын
Thanks for telling some of your story,I appreciate it,now our American history is preserved for future generations;thank you