MARSOC Raider Shares Dark Memories & Tragic Afghan Insider Attacks

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[@thebeachguy6697]

I was a USMC recruiter from 2003 thru 2007 and when a kid showed me dedication and the want I would go to all ends of the Earth for that kid. Regardless of their background I pulled out all the stops to make it happen. Guys like this make recruiting all worth it. Horrible long days but 1 guy like this made it worth it to me. Semper Fi brother

[@justinalbers3167]

How in tf were you a recruiter for 4 years, sending kids to combat while you drove a G ride and went to Applebee's 5 times a week? I don't need to comment any further....ft

[@thebeachguy6697]

@@justinalbers3167 I never liked Applebees.

[@thespaniard977]

​@@thebeachguy6697lmao

[@aueyburroughs1143]

​@justinalbers3167 YOU know what! Yours is the kind of attitude that makes better moral within the Ranks! Not occur. (Yes before you ask:) I WAS, TRULY WAS AN OPERATOR!

[@thebeachguy6697]

What justinalbers fails to understand was recruiting was a mere sliver of my 22 years in. I can guarantee I got more deployments and more time on a field shitter than this keyboard warrior.

[@ALLGODSDIE49]

Out of all the guys that I've watched tell their stories. This man seems to be a humble guy and isn't drumming up stuff.

[@chasemagness6824]

Openly admitted he got jumped and lost as well as telling he had to walk the first time.

[@KenMosbergen]

Standing ovation for his services, sharing his personal growth stories and starting a small business. RESPECT!

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@robmckay7289]

This guy is an absolute warrior, I seen his Shawn Ryan interview it's a must watch! Great job getting Prime on here 💯

[@roytrujillo4944]

Prime is such a no nonsense guy that I can't help but respect this man thanks for sharing your story Prime much respect and anyone who calls you friend is a very lucky person

[@creskeybell]

As a Marine 1998-2003 and a firefighter paramedic after EAS. I can truly appreciate the part where he acknowledged the lifeguards, corpsmen, pjs. Without these lifesavers the game changes drastically. Sempre fi.

[@dominickbresson8652]

Just finished watching this and his final words of wisdom really struck a chord with me. I’ve been in comparison trap ever since I got out six years ago. I was in the Guard for six years. Did a peacekeeping deployment and two NATO exercises. But I got out the day my unit got the WARNO for a combat deployment and six months prior to that I lost my stripes. Ever since then (especially on days like today) I always think that my service was useless/uneventful compared to other people I know and that I failed myself in some way. Hearing his story helps me realize that even these badass SOF guys aren’t perfect. So I just want to say thank you. I really needed that today and I’m glad that you’re life has headed into an awesome post-service direction.

[@amber.410]

I know that I'm just a nobody on this site, but I want you to know that your service mattered. It matters to me. Thank you for what you did. ❤🇺🇸

[@theresajacko8243]

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[@HiPickle]

This man has been through the ringer much respect

[@Stlf22]

Brother I like your style on these older interviews where you vocally ask them the questions not that your new way has stopped me from all your videos I have come across. Much respect to you and your guests!!

[@MonTu-k6q]

My favorite parts when he talked about the "talkers vs doers" and then the transition difficulties. So much to learn from this guy.

[@caseymac2287]

I can really relate to the mentality of "you're not a real Marine until you been to combat". My first deployment was with 2/7 F to nowzad Afghanistan in 2008. I wanted so badly to be a combat tested Marine right up until I got to that hell hole. That place was an IED infested mine field with daily fierce fighting. I can honestly say that after the first week I was there, I wanted nothing more than to leave! It was the most terrified I've ever been. It was 9 months of almost uncontrollable fear. My brother in law (who was also a grunt) never had the opportunity to do a combat deployment and that really bothers him. I tell him "you didn't miss anything and just joining the marine corps infantry during time of war is something to be very proud of". S/F warrior!!

[@Smoothalcoholic]

9 months though damn. A lot of mercs in Ukraine sign contracts that range from 7-9 months, people end up going awol or getting shot by their own because of internal issues.

[@daveaver]

Hats off to the “quiet ones”. The talkers will spin in circles during combat and get others hurt.

[@romanbelic776]

Commenting to help the algorithm, please make this channel reach more people, im 23 without direction and im joining the army because of stories like his

[@danoutdooroz6580]

Have you ever gone fishing bro?

[@bruceadams9542]

Good luck 💪💪💪💪💪

[@bluev7427]

Start training now… put a heavy pack on your back and start walking. Get a good hour in every day with 50-60lbs on your back so you set yourself up for success. Buy a ruck sack from any army surplus and put plates in it

[@amber.410]

I've got faith in you! You say you have no direction, but you have a goal listed right after saying that... that says something. Do it! Joining the military literally made my little brother the man that he is today. He did 3 combat tours. If you don't feel like you have direction, they will give you meaning. I hope you come back on here and share your joy in joining! Go Monday! Wishing you the best. ❤🇺🇸

[@mickeyblueyes]

I went to Marine Military Academy when I was 13. I was the youngest i the school at the time. Was tough, but rewarding. Got TONS of stories!

[@kennethlane3896]

Awesome Marine. Prime is someone you want on your side. He is very intelligent and speaks well. Much respect.

[@Cowboy_Codi]

I loved hearing this because it makes me feel truthfully NOT ALONE. Thank you so much for this interview 🙏. Keep fighting every day because they can never un soldier you.

[@Codyboyandme]

Thanks!

[@UrbanValorTV]

🙏🤙

[@Codyboyandme]

I’m an old Vietnam Marine. Was with 1/1 back in 69-70. This interview is right on. We had a saying back then “don’t mean nothin’” because it didn’t. We were just used.

[@doodahman2995]

Welcome Home brother. Semper Fi ​@@Codyboyandme

[@keithburgoyne3366]

I went to MMA in the '90s. I had much the same experience. Went to Mexico and did not come back for a long time. So glad I made it through that crap.

[@eddierodriguezjr274]

Thank you for your service brother it’s a great story. I grew up just 30minutes from Harlingen TX. Greetings from Edinburg.

[@thor2088]

Worked at that base when Prime got their before the whole team came in and a little after as a Marine Dog Handler. Semper Fi brother

[@gabrielfelixmunoz739]

that Christmas story hit me man. what kind of people take it upon themselves to go out of their way to help the less fortunate across the border on Christmas day. awesome

[@iGotSaySo]

You can take one look at this guy and tell he’s the real deal. Bet he’s a beast in action! Appreciate what you’ve done for our country! God bless you

[@brucemolett9843]

You can never tell if somebody is the 'real deal" just by looking at them. The guy at the gym with all the muscles, tattoos and facial hair may be a complete poser, but the average looking guy in the cubicle next to you may have done some deep, real world shit.

[@windbreakerproductions8289]

This guy is a true warrior. RESPECT!

[@tylerrossdurheim6222]

No way... I'm absolutely OBSESSED with war lately and happens to stumble upon this episode. It just so happens that this legend is from the same exact area I am. (CORPUS CHRISTI)

[@jamesdavidson6338]

Thank you for your story Devil Dog. Semper Fi and Happy birthday.

[@jasonmitchell3440]

Thank u for sharing! I was also denied my grandfather’s funeral. My grandfather raised me and I wasn’t able to see him off! I still hold those memories!

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thank you for watching 🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

[@tommiller8416]

You are an amazing guy Prime, thank you for sharing.

[@ziontziont3106]

This guy is awesome… luv seeing it He got busted down twice n bounced back up… got fucked as he was still private, still didn’t give up on himself

[@Semperf11]

Met this guy he’s hella cool

[@GrandmasBookBox]

Getting out is the hardest part, and we don't teach them how to come home. He had a lot to deal with and it can be a really long road home.

[@bonwhite1415]

All Marines are badass. Force recon.

[@UrbanValorTV]

👊🏼🇺🇸🤙🏼 💯

[@daiten1974]

When he said "...from there I went 10 years without alcohol". I said "F*** YEAH!" so loud people came to see if something was wrong.

[@JoeSmith-mz1es]

I got disqualified 5 times by Meps but I kept going back eventually through all the medical waivers I made it through

[@cncslavtoplastic]

HAppy birthday Marine!

[@erickeeler6820]

@53:00 as a Helmand vet I always seen the same. This is truly how deep things lies within a man that is as normal as normal comes but is refined as gold! Rah Prime!

[@mattatkinson1431]

easily the most relatable, honest and upfront story on KZbin yet!!

[@jordanduchein691]

😂

[@Admin-lx1ub]

Wow that last bit of using your failure as ammo being said outloud really hit .thank you

[@Echo5Sierra0311]

I love listening to my brothers stories, keep up the good work SFMF

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thanks for watching brother 🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

[@mugshotmarley]

What a powerful name. Prime!

[@UHK-Reaper]

I went through I Military school in NY…. NYMA most where court ordered from the NYC I definitely came out of there way worse. It was a trip

[@timothyjones9863]

Love your story bro! And thank you sir from the bottom of my heart for your service! So inspirational man.

[@thetwitchywitchy]

This was absolutely incredible. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate you watching 🙏🏼

[@zonkerr76]

You should have the name of the guest in the title. Makes it easier to find past episodes!! Righteous channel brotha!!!

[@twitchdrumm3r917]

I like how he explained that can't quite mental battle that people go through you just have to find a way even when you can't DO IT ANYWAY

[@NamSaiyan595]

37:45 “You are a jellyfish” lol I can’t think of any more accurate way this guy could have been described. A jellyfish leader for sure brother, fuck that guy for not letting you go to your loved one’s funeral. You spoke a lot about your behavioral issues around that time, but I honestly commend you for restraining yourself and not putting some pain on that dude. He sounds very worthy of a beating

[@Davefrank0351]

Semper Fidelis to all the Marines on Urban Valor. 3:15

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thanks brother 🤙🏼 SF

[@Davefrank0351]

@@UrbanValorTV You’re welcome any time of day or night.

[@snottychild4030]

Thank you brother

[@zakimtshali8105]

Prime Hall. What an epic name

[@bonwhite1415]

This Marine is a stone cold beast. He really cares about other people

[@possiblegames2953]

Huge respect

[@UrbanValorTV]

🤙👊

[@teresamartin8344]

Deeply grateful for you and to you ❤️

[@maryannbarcinas3014]

So awesome how you turned so much into a positive outlook. It's definitely something I'm going to try. Thank you Prime for doing what you do! I would love for my Husband to try it out. I'm sure he'll enjoy it!

[@justinbeckwith6940]

This guy is the man.

[@UrbanValorTV]

💯👊

[@johnparks4345]

I had this exact backstory up until the enlistment I went to military school, and graduated with honors, I was arrested when I was 14 for burglary but was never charged or sent to court, just arrested I went to MEPS 3 times, swore in 2 times, and went through a year of pushing paperwork for a waiver, only for my recruiter to call me a week before my ship date to tell me we had to restart the process

[@berlinbear11b18]

Combat Infantry... he confirms its ok if you never have to stick your head in the fire. Welcome home brothers

[@mattatkinson1431]

love this bloke!!

[@doodahman2995]

Prime and Tran are awesome Marines. Semper Fi

[@UrbanValorTV]

I agree. Semper Fi Brother

[@JayTheThugginAlien]

Wow much respect for this guy hope you’re doing well man.

[@ErnieJ89]

I was a corpsman at the MCRD San Diego pool early on and played UTL/Torpedo with the Swim instructor DIs. Awesome to know its a real sport now!

[@slayer6936]

I was a Advisor in Afghanistan in 12 in RC north and we had a team get hit by a motorcycle IED and lost 4 and then my buddies team got hit with 5 wounded 12 was a bad year for my Advisor teams. And then my friend who was a officer went back to Afghanistan and was assassinated by a insider. RIP Brent Taylor. These people supporting these wars today without ever being in war kill me. Now as for myself I'm 100% disabled living in the mtns with just me and my dog and enjoy being left alone. I was fighting my medical retirement also and had orders to go advise in Egypt until my SgtMaj. Told me to stop and get out because my luck was going to run out since all my friends luck ran out. Getting out for me was the hardest thing to do but I'm glad I did get out. Once I got off all the meds they put me on also was the greatest thing I did.

[@UrbanValorTV]

@slayer6936- Send me a message on Facebook or IG. We would love to hear your experiences- Urban Valor

[@realasscracka]

I was in RC south remember going up to Sharana missile city the Vbid that hit up there. It was pretty bad mid 2012

[@slayer6936]

@@realasscracka It was pretty bad. My 2 great friends that I talked into volunteering to go on my deployment both got blown up. I felt guilty as hell for them getting hurt. And after they got hit the commander of their little FOB for some sick reasons didn't allow and morphine or catamine on the FOB because he was afraid of it getting stolen. So 6 wounded soldiers and one seriously laid their in pain for 2 hours until the got Medavacd out.

[@michaelsinclair7253]

@@slayer6936you have an invitation to do an interview up top. If you have the ability to do so, tell their stories. It’s up to the living to keep their memories alive. It would be an honor and privilege to be able to process some of your experiences. I’m a life member of Beirut Veterans of America. Our motto is: The first duty is to remember. Tell their stories brother.

[@0311-z2c]

Yea 12 was a bloody year .

[@Killin_365]

Thank You Brother

[@Quickerfixerupper]

As a previous armorer Damn man I didnt realize even they had to send guys to be custodians too at that high level

[@justrione]

Semper Fi Marine

[@ballisticrooster5541]

I can't help but think about the movie "major Payne" hearing the military school stories 😅😂

[@johnnyboy81zUP]

"PAIN OR PAPERWORK!" Quickest way to build the most character in your junior enlisted boots 😂

[@USMC1137]

“Hey dude are you weak?! Wake Up!!!”. Some things will live on forever.

[@dannerjohnson958]

WOW !!! Very powerful...TY

[@ralphtorres8974]

Jesus fuck. Never had another Marine just hit so close to home on so much before. This man did it ALL on hard mode. I will check out the location in LA for sure next time I get out that way. Respect & Semper Fidelis.

[@ThunderDucky187]

You can see in his eyes he's a person not to be fu... with. Badass

[@UsmcDevildog-rd1yt]

Hey prime I'm pretty sure I saw you around camp horno area I was with 3/1

[@bodierobertson5973]

I went to MMA in 2007… I can confirm his account of what it was like there. 100%

[@alejandroalejo3302]

I was born in Harlingen Texas! Didn't know they had that camp there lol 😅

[@GJames007]

Yo, that would be scary for a kid. To not feel safe at all in your room for years as a kid.

[@kCI251]

It is very interesting that the US Marines didn't have a "Special Ops" label but still did SO missions. My parents never knew the crap I really did and I'm glad now that they did not realize how much risks we took way back when.

[@jeremiahshields7827]

I've never seen a camera make someone look so different, the swaps trip me out.

[@carlgregory5219]

Wow !! Thank you for sharing, brother !! 🙏🏽❤️

[@oflores221]

I served with the same Unit, 2/1 from 05-09. I was in Fox and Weapons Co. Some of what he said was true with our seniors holding it over us boots that we needed to prove ourselves. Well of course, they just finished getting shot up in Iraq for 2 tours! The mind games were real but as for the leadership being bad, NO. Echo, his company, always had discipline issues. Was I there in Echo, no, I was in Fox but we always paid for something that happened with them or were told don't be like Echo. Maybe his NCO's weren't the greatest but I can tell you that in both Fox and Weapons Co, our leaders were awesome and while hard asses, they looked after us. This is not a 2/1 thing as a whole. This is one defiant Marine's view out from a hole in the ground, it's a VERY limited picture of what was going on around him. I got to the fleet same time Prime Hall did, I actually did the same exact sniper indoc as him, did that year long 31st MEU pump, and went to Iraq in 2009. All the same. If you are a problem Marine, you manifest more problems on top of you. My experience wasn't unicorns and glitter but it was never supposed to be. If you're getting busted down and on restriction, that's a personal issue, not commands. Once you're in that hole, you lose respect and may never get out. I made it to Corporal from Pvt in 3 years because I followed the rules and thrived in 2/1. I respect Hall for his later accomplishments I really do, but don't give me that 2/1 this, 2/1 that boo hoo me bullshit. "If I just stay out of trouble" Dude was fighting himself to not screw up! It's not hard to do well in the Corps, unless you make it hard for yourself. I'm not against Hall but the record needs to be set straight on 2/1, which is not affiliated with his Snipers command by the way.

[@michaelsinclair7253]

I’m sure that he now realizes that it was his personal issues at the time, and not the unit itself. He makes a valid point about the typical single idiot of a leader who takes joy in crushing people. They exist in every Command.

[@TheRealTieLUR]

This is my type of Marine

[@jethrox827]

Learning 👍

[@jacobhemmingsen7028]

“Dude wake up.. are you weak?” That got me 😂

[@SacredHeart0520]

I. Tried to join marines in 2006. But dude to being on probation I couldn’t get a waiver. For my Record. I almost did . This dude. Had been thru it and. Came out a warrior . Props . I missed out on being in the military .

[@wackfood625]

You can join the French foreign legion

[@abelperry4746]

I went to mma for a summer,, no lies about the prison vibe.

[@Dustingreeze14]

Hell yeah prime!

[@mrj3217]

The rules of engagement were very confusing. I was in the ARMY and during training we were confused about when were could fire and not be charged with murder. This has to be much clearer.a out this. Being shot at and having to second guess about your reaction os life or death man. ( FYI : I Never deployed, just training ).

[@doodahman2995]

Unfortunately know all about restriction. I did 90 and 90. Cant imagine being on for a year and a half.

[@Stephen-lt1tp]

Amazing story. Very motivating

[@LilHan-xq3pw]

How is this motivating... the point of his story is how much it's BS there was

[@Stephen-lt1tp]

@@LilHan-xq3pw did you not hear the first half how he got over the peeping Tom, how he stood up for himself against all the bullies in Boot Camp, how he passed his asvab, made it through Marine Boot Camp, made it through Marine sniper training, and into Marsoc? he started his own business with underwater sports? How he found the love of his life through all the turmoil?

[@LilHan-xq3pw]

@Stephen-lt1tp agree to disagree. Its not motivating, it's educational, tragic, and mostly mad me sad and angry. As I'm sure he still is. As are most of us.

[@Stephen-lt1tp]

@@LilHan-xq3pw why did it make you mad or sad?

[@SemperSalam]

Only casualties my team took in AFG 2011 was from an afghan policeman who ambushed us while eating dinner on our joint compound. He was wounded while killing two of ours and wounding 2. His motivation according to NCIS was he was upset we were using afghan facilities. The facilities bought and paid for by the US of course.

[@0311-z2c]

Yea man those guys were shady some of em. The AUP were pretty shady also

[@sailorjerry5133]

Cool .......why dont you have any links to his stuff???

[@walkerdarin2003]

Ahhh property book! I just about yelled 😝

[@6172crew1]

I saw Prime’s interview on the SRS, awesome Marine.

[@simonkim0321]

Warrior

[@jamescaliendo1030]

"My grandma was fun to be around, and she was also an alcoholic" lmaoooo

[@777biscuits]

This is just a cool promo for the Shawn Ryan show lol

[@walkerdarin2003]

I deployed Feb 2006 Feb 2007 in Fallujah. Had surgery on my shoulder didn’t deploy in 08 when shot was closing down. So glad I didn’t go back. Turned garrison AF. They had sock inspections in Iraq. 🤦‍♂️

[@2Good-WatchAgain]

One thing as a man that I try to remember and make sure I implement it into my life and the way I act is from watching all of these top level guys, they all speak and maintain the same tone. That is actually a huge skill, people don’t understand how important it is and how much it says about you when it comes to not just how you speak and the words you use, it’s maintaining the same exact tone throughout a story that has the highest highs and the lowest lows, all of these men have dealt with death and lived through times where they could have died they all have this same quality. Thank you man you are a beast, thank you for your service and everything you’ve sacrificed

[@to8860]

Finally a stud telling the REAL truth!!!

[@skittlezmac]

Danny Draher, Josh Negron, Eric Gilmet...

[@adamkushner5240]

Thank you for being a pure spirit and for your service GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL AMERICAN VETERANS 🙏 BE SAFE 😊😊

[@thevet2009]

Salute