Medal Of Honor Recipient Senior Chief Edward Byers

Stephen chats with Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward Byers about his work with the Navy Seals and the mission that resulted in his being awarded the Medal Of Honor by President Obama.
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Stephen Colbert took over as host of The Late Show on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. Colbert is best known for his work as a television host, writer, actor, and producer, and best known for his charity work teaching English as a second language on Tunisian date farms. Prior to joining the CBS family -- and being officially adopted by network president Les Moonves -- Colbert helmed “The Colbert Report,” which aired nearly 1,500 episodes and required Stephen to wear nearly 1,500 different neckties. The program received two Peabody Awards, two Grammy Awards, and several unwelcome shoulder massages. It won two Emmys for Outstanding Variety Series in 2013 and 2014, both of which appear to have been lost in the move. Colbert is pronounced koʊlˈbɛər, according to Wikipedia. His understudy is William Cavanaugh, who will be hosting The Late Show approximately one third of the time. Good luck, Bill!"

[@mugrad1988]

Protecting the hostage while pinning a bad guy by his throat......Bad-assery level 1000.

[@joshnyman218]

Level 9000

[@bonesaw36]

mugrad1988 you can’t even do that in COD...

[@ozkanbenito1591]

Over 9000*

[@onzkicg]

mugrad1988 Yeah, agree. I can’t even raise stretch my leg for Yoga position lol 😂

[@ChuukeseStink]

And I'm pretty he kept it rated G.

[@BamaShanks]

I like how they say engaged instead of killed. hahaha. Very professional sounding. I engaged a mosquito earlier.

[@mutantstoner]

lmao

[@iamlalapalooza]

LOL

[@pursuingancientpaths8131]

Its also because they may not have killed the person- just wounded them or did something to make them no threat.

[@singerbradley]

+Seeking Simplicity I think the multiple bullets did a good job of making them not a threat.

[@phthedude1]

+singerbradley that's the point multiple bullets does not mean they are dead .

[@LD-bv1pm]

His mouth is smiling but his eyes aren't. He's seen and done things we can't even contemplate. A man whose bravery I can't even comprehend, who runs towards danger when most of us would be hiding or running in the opposite direction before we even realized what was happening. It's a shame people like him are needed, but I'm thankful he's there.

[@theupsndowns8161]

Exactly

[@Strange_Brew]

My father was on the first wave at Iwo Jima. He had to set up The first radio base on the island. He might as well had a target painted on his back. The soldiers who helped and protected him all died. Being part Native American and a sergeant at 19 he had to receive messages in his own language then translate in his head to English all in Morse code all the while with mortars exploding and machine gun fire all around. To me , he should have received the Medal of Honor. He was my hero.

[@CSUnger]

Incredible. Props to your father, robert.

[@tyberfen5009]

A code talker? Now that is one special father

[@jcoats1203]

I hope the lord has blessed you and your father. I often wonder how men like your father came to be. Were they born with their courage or was it learned in life?

[@rolln8ths]

Aho

[@TonecrafteLuthiery]

War stories tend to get exaggerated over time. As with all memories of extraordinary events, really. But if true, hell yeah. True American badass.

[@Vroktar2009]

Fun Fact: Medal of Honor recipients are saluted by all military and respected by all including the president regardless of rank.

[@asgbdhj]

False. The medal is saluted by all members of the military, not the individual (as strange or unfair this may sound).

[@MrJohnramboguy]

It's not so much a law or requirement as much as it is just allowed by way of respect to that person.

[@Fungamerplays]

the president is not in the military, though

[@donerkebab97]

Vroktar2009 They are even saluted first. So that can create some bizarre situations if you imagine a 4-Star general next to an MoH recipient

[@mickfunny4185]

MOH receiptients also can park next to buildings, in spots reserved for generals, leading to..."who the bleep parked in my...oh, sorry, senior chief"

[@muskylemon2310]

What a class act, using his moment to glorify his fallen brother. RIP Nicholas Cheque

[@annerchisline9641]

+Nick Scott I love that his face lit up when he was saying hello to his neighbours. :)

[@tfoen7678]

+Nick Scott Yes sir-you got that right. Military folks do not get the spotlight they deserved. Special forces the same-even though they don't like receiving certain attention cause of the job they do. It's all part of being an operatives in this small community.

[@harlandfriendofgod6108]

Michael Monsour was a true hero also; He gave his life for his country and died. God bless you Michael and your family. Also this gentleman; but the host is riding on the coat tails check out the show on History Channel; american seals.

[@ollibrandhuber6881]

violence is such a class act... tell that to your children usa!! be brutal .. fight.... u be a hero.. this is us ... the usa

[@Smokealotofblunts]

You act like the USA is the only country that honors its soldiers.

[@Edgeofdavid]

This man made E-9 and earned the Medal of Honor in a 20 year time span. Pretty dang impressive. Most enlisted guys are lucky to make E-7 by 20 years and most Medal of Honor recipients are either junior enlisted or company grade officers. Very, very rare to see a senior NCO earn the Medal of Honor and still stay in serving.

[@joseochoa7043]

Edge of David Good observation man. Look at Kyle Carpenter and Florence Groberg. Tbh I thought most medically retire after receiving the MoH?

[@roberthudson1959]

That is largely due to the fact that most recipients are severely wounded or deceased. SWOCS Byers was the only enlisted recipient on active duty from the time of the ceremony until his retirement.

[@DreamyCinema]

lmao Senior Chief is E-8 in the Navy and 20 years is about average for senior chief (at least for engineering rates)

[@rauda3070]

Barely making e7 in 20 years? Dunno about that

[@JEnright247]

Not taking away anything from this man but special ops operators move up in rank much quicker than their regular service counterparts. I can only speak from experience with Army Special Forces but you basically get E-6 once you're done with your initial SF training and if you come in and go SF quickly you'd hit E6 well before your regular Army counterparts.

[@magnetoforpresident3125]

I was a cook in the Navy..I served a Navy seal chow once..seeing that trident pin(special warfare)..was really impressive....very humble people!!!

[@nickakers7985]

True American, you could never tell by this interview what his political views are, what he thinks of the Afghan people or their situation. Extremely professional but with the right amount of humor and class.

[@sourlemon83]

+shalom1948hellyeah Yeah, because Navy SEALs are totally in charge of the drones. Do you people even THINK about the shit you post?

[@nahbenhaben7614]

+shalom1948hellyeah If the enemy wasn't trying to kill him he wouldn't have killed them.

[@jordeaux2000]

+Hanna Byers From a grateful nation, thank you for letting us borrow your father for all these years. You and your mother are every bit of a hero as your dad is for staying strong while he went off to do his job. Keep your head up, young lady and I hope to see you represent the USA as a figure skater some time in the next few Winter Olympics!

[@timgray8614]

Hannah Byers - your father and all of his family deserve tremendous respect, doing a job that they can never truly be compensated adequately for! God bless and protect you. My family will ways respect you and my children are raised to know that and to honor these warriors sacrifices!

[@EgbertWilliams]

Very cool, Hannah.

[@rara200284]

It's so weird to not see some famous celebrity behind the interview seat. It's good to see a fellow service member being honored on these shows.

[@walterruiz-almendarez3688]

It is indeed.

[@MWiit]

+Lizard Queen Stephen is usually really good at including all kinds of people, not just celebrities. It was very cool to see him here.

[@neaplepinchy4538]

Makes it all worth it I suppose. My best friend got shot, I almost died too, but the President gave me a medal, and I got on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Humans... we're odd creatures.

[@theguitarprogresschannel1907]

Lizard Queen it's a tradition to invite M.O.H. recipients on the late show. David Letterman interviewed a few of them.

[@KalosPVP]

It needs to happen more often!

[@c.h.2503]

"engaged" gangster for : "I blew his head clean off his body"

[@BearByers65]

Or. Stick a combat knife through a enemy head

[@DF-vr3km]

fact

[@Kado_Tornado]

Wow somebody plays call of duty

[@c.h.2503]

@@Kado_Tornado Funny you mention that assumption. I did serve in two operations of war my friend. Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn in support of GWOT (Global War on Terror). US Navy. AE3.

[@spaghetti9845]

@@c.h.2503 no you didn't

[@SushiCheffff]

Behind the smiles and professionalism, there is a warrior. You can see it in his eyes, while he re-lives the situation.

[@kenscar]

Men like this walk the Earth to humble the rest of us. "Hero" is not a high enough accolade to give, but it will have to do.

[@jefflee4085]

Much respect to your dad

[@danielmocsny5066]

I'm glad he did not receive his medal posthumously as so many Medal of Honor recipients do. It's not easy to demonstrate gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty and live to talk about it.

[@bloodeagle2234]

Hannah Byers much respect, please tell your dad thanks for his service from one vet family to another.

[@jcoats1203]

Well said Ken. I truly am humbled.

[@lako8368]

"Hero" is indeed high enough an accolade. The issue is the people misusing the word "hero" for minuscule things, thereby debasing the word. The same happens with the word "genius". The solution is simple: Do not misuse the word "hero", reserve it for important occasions. The solution certainly isn't to coin a new word, like "megahero", which would eventually become debased as well.

[@fatrown3]

I like how Mr. Colbert hosts a wide variety of guests on his show rather than exclusively entertainers.

[@petervos7731]

+fatrown3 fuck yeah

[@usnavyvet2002]

Haven't met a Seal yet who voted for Hillary

[@rodrigocortesofficial]

usnavyvet2002 I think you should watch "Lady Valor."

[@MrCholoPants3415]

Too bad his comedy consists of nothing but "ORANGE MAN BAD." He's a fucking hack. His show on comedy central was genuinely hilarious, and I have suspicion now that he didn't write an ounce of it, because that satirical humor did not carry over to his late show AT ALL. Colbert is anti-american and a far left extremist, and he can go jump off the Empire State Building for all I care.

[@recipoldinasty]

Dennis Reynolds there are lefties who are hard american patriots, theres no dicotomy, but take your advice, the ES building is waiting :)

[@Muddicker]

Thank you for your service, coming from New Zealand. Your are welcome to my world

[@Zion-hg3cs]

Neil Petersen chit bro this fellas a gun ay🤙🏽💪🏽

[@indycustommade3568]

Congratulations from one veteran to a very distinguished soldier. Thank you for your service and for being a very special person. God Bless you and your SEAL brothers.

[@tennesseejermyn7705]

I love how respectful and mature this was

[@kurtiskaskowski5386]

Because he is a professional.

[@shane4622]

I love how this man has met some truly significant people, some people who are the most influential on earth, and when it comes to giving a shout out, he gives it to "Bob and Gigi."

[@jdizzzo7]

+shane monaghan Well I'm sure those people he truly holds close know how he feels about them. This isn't his speech during the MOH ceremony, it's one of (soon to be) many appearances on national TV, and a comedic one at that. I'm sure he just wanted to bring a smile to some friendly faces, you know? Long story short, he doesn't take this appearance super serious and just wanted to brighten their day.

[@annerchisline9641]

+shane monaghan They are significant and most influential to this soldier, shane, and probably why his face lit up more hearing their names, than it did when meeting the host of this show.

[@IIIrandomIII]

Bob & Gigi = Codename

[@roadhouse6999]

@@annerchisline9641 He's a sailor, not a soldier.

[@davidfrey5654]

I was waiting for him to mention another SEAL or something like that. No, his neighbors. LOL Winning in life!

[@michaelmagallanes3382]

This is the kinda guy that probably feels more comfortable engaging bad guys and saving good guys with his life at stake than sitting on a talk show and trying to be entertaining. A true hero and badass!

[@brachema]

These special forces guys are all the Same really down to earth , modest and down to earth. Huge huge respect.

[@fiakuma29]

now these are the kinda folks we should be honoring. Not pampered celebrities

[@kimkon2171]

But there are ground and barrier breakers

[@Mac48383]

@Dee Walsh good luck

[@hiroszyma45]

Medal of Honor is for the military... MEDAL OF FREEDOM is for civilians you goof

[@jeffreyfurey3320]

Amen.

[@marcfranklin4430]

Agreed, instead of promoting hero's like this we put billionaire, ex-reality show hosts in our highest levels of office. Agreed @fiakuma

[@aurevoiralex]

I believe the correct term is "badass". Well done, Sir.

[@leemason5953]

Hannah Byers you see him as dad and are rightly proud of him and he would never want you to see him being a badass,but trust me he is :)only God will be able to help any man that ever upsets you and even he might think twice. respect to your dad from the UK.

[@brucedickinson9026]

Total bad ass!

[@blackdogexcavator21]

Badass is unfortunately not an MOS so they just call them Navy Seals.

[@EzraB123]

@dogboydesigns no, it's mater chief now because he got promoted. If you call a senior chief or master chief simply "chief", prepare for an ass chewing

[@chrismc410]

@@blackdogexcavator21 it is an MOS/rating/warfare community/AFSC. It just has many official names. The top five bad ass ratings/communities in the Navy: 1. Special Warfare/SEAL Trident/SWCC/Navy EOD 2. Naval Aviation/Naval Flight Officer/Naval Astronaut 3. Submarine Warfare 4. Gunner's Mate/Torpedoman's Mate/Fire Controlman's Mate, Weapon Systems Officer or WEPS 5. Surface Warfare

[@bmcg5296]

That man is so remarkable in being a MOH awarded military man. Who all seem to be humble in the way they talk.

[@theBroG]

its nice to see REAL CELEBRITIES acknowledged finally!!

[@SalandFindles]

That dude is hard as nails and stone cold. Well done.

[@stevepalazzo9934]

The definition of a total badass...and the most humble guy in the room.

[@bluenotesessions1]

What kind of weirdo makes a fake account of a war hero's daughter?

[@909SHUBZY909]

his daughter does actually have a youtube account, though this one is fake

[@bluenotesessions1]

I know. That is why I called this creeper out.

[@oscargold1554]

Most are. No need to show off.

[@Quodge]

Nothing to prove.

[@MrKilakilo]

"We accept that risk" ❤❤❤❤

[@bighoss4743]

Met him during my boot camp. Very nice guy. Definitely a intensity behind his eyes though.

[@piq-dg3vz]

damn. that guy is a living breathing bad ass

[@neaplepinchy4538]

Has a great T.V. face too, well picked I'd say.

[@catherinehughesfd1935]

True American, you could never tell by this interview what his political views are, what he thinks of the Afghan people or their situation. Extremely professional but with the right amount of humor and class.

[@colbonthecob2530]

This man is the definition of hero!

[@spreadeagled5654]

Thank you for your service !🇺🇸

[@nathanogden3240]

Proud to call this man my Great-Uncle!

[@wizzzer1337]

as calm and collected as he seems on the outset, i can feel through his speech that he has seen and been through terrible things. there is that understated intesity in him, that genuine feeling you can only get from the real deal.

[@annerchisline9641]

+wizzzer1337 Reading this comment tells me you yourself must've seen or been through tough situations in life. Cool empathy on your part, thank-you.

[@guts8916]

Dalton you can tell by his eyes he’s done so much and has been through so many obstacles. It makes me feel small because I never had a military background. This man and people like you are so inspiring. Thank you

[@bonnie3232]

Yes, I recognize that intensity also. My Dad flew B17s, B29s, WW2 then career Air Force B52 pilot. Now, I see it in my son. Son combat medic Iraq and received Metal for Valor. God Bless our military.

[@redcloud2593]

Seals (from what i have read) enjoy fighting and embrace that they may be killed in the line of duty. They consider their comrads being killed just another shitty day on the job. These are absolutley the toughest sobs since the spartans.

[@Silverpinstudios]

I just got choked up with pride listening to this hero... God Bless America and those warriors who serve with valor!

[@Danny-lr8qs]

He looks like the type of person to shine when things go dark

[@rodrigocortesofficial]

I love how Mr. Colbert brings out the unsung heroes and other real celebrities you don't hear about these people in the tabloids, thank you Sir.

[@itscork]

I got the impression he could pin Colbert to his desk by the neck with his right hand while using his left to prepare a peanut butter & banana sandwich.

[@Asoka-great]

then he goes to Jail ... what is the point ? 🥴

[@kip_sang7268]

🤣🤣🤣

[@internet_internet]

He absolutely could. All while calmly instructing the audience to move in single file lines towards their nearest exit, & radioing back encoded intel to his comms team.

[@michaelhope8899]

This is a great tradition carried forward from the Letterman years

[@Marco-bf4uu]

Usa and tradition lol

[@muzzaball]

I love his humility - the sign of a true warrior. When asked about the term 'hero' he says that he regards the other SEAL's as hero's not him. Then he unwittingly describes his traits by complimenting the others. Living by their Ethos, you just have to be a special person. Here is one example of about ten things that they strongly believe: "My loyalty to Country and Team is beyond reproach. I humbly serve as a guardian to my fellow Americans always ready to defend those who are unable to defend themselves. I do not advertise the nature of my work, nor seek recognition for my actions. I voluntarily accept the inherent hazards of my profession, placing the welfare and security of others before my own"

[@DarkstarMusicVT]

December 8th, 2012, the day this man earned the Medal of Honor, meanwhile I was playing the new Call of Duty with my friends without a care in the world because it was my birthday. To think what this man was doing while I was playing video games on my birthday...the upmost respect to him

[@hey12358y]

We're very lucky to have guys like this.

[@pursuingancientpaths8131]

My feelings are extremely mixed about American foriegn policy in general, but I have nothing but respect and awe for the men and women who put on a uniform to defend and protect. God bless him.

[@annerchisline9641]

+Seeking Simplicity The government of Canada has started to put RCMP recruitment ads on youtube clips (to those of us sans ad blockers), and they are really exciting to watch. I'd apply to join the force if a disabled at birth female were allowed to. What I realised watching this interview is how unlike and different real combat is compared to movies or video games "combat". My very 1st day of substitute teaching included a real-life fist fight between two students and I had the same feeling then knowing deep down how different it was compared to what I had seen on a TV or movie screen. God bless him, indeed!

[@lordwsgman9627]

+Anner Chisline wut

[@walterruiz-almendarez3688]

+Anner Chisline Combat isn't what most think of. There so much happening at once. Fearless isn't courage, facing fear is courage. You get your heart beating, your on paste with you squad members, it introduce a complicated feeling. This is what I heard from service members. That strange feeling. I don't understand. I'm enlisting in the US service.

[@annerchisline9641]

+Walter Ruiz Part of my journey out of depression includes a lot of reading and a lot of inspirational clips here on youtube. One of the things I learned in the past week is that if you don't know the nature of fear, you can never be fearless (Pema Chodron). Reading what you replied to my comment reminded me of this and my belief is that you understand this deep down and will be an important addition to the team.

[@justcause3254]

Sepehr Voshmgir. Murder? What?

[@dmac2899]

This is probably the only Stephen Colbert video I will ever like.

[@LuGer212]

stepen has just such natural feeling when to let people talk and hold back, and then come back in to the dialogue with a well pointed question. he's truly a great interviewer

[@KOIamericasSpoof]

I'm a conservative to the core but, Stephen Colbert has earned like a gazillion respect points from me for this interview.

[@acour43]

Liberals may disagree with you on many things, but they are still American, which means they love and respect heroes in uniform, just like you do

[@tootoo3297]

+jay frost you don't know what liberals are idiot. lots of liberals in the military. lol. lots of veteran liberals.

[@wvusmc]

jay frost what a ridiculous comment. I'm Liberal and have served eight years Active Duty in the Marines 2000-2008 and am currently in the National Guard in a Combat MOS while I enjoy my civilian career with more tours than the Rolling Stones. What have you done?

[@alexgulino335]

@jay frost should take a look at your republican congress and what they've done for your heroes in uniform. You'd be ashamed.

[@timothy9596]

@jay frost I'm liberal and a veteran. Now go back to your double-wide, close the door that's falling off the hinges behind you, sit your type ll diabetes fat ass in that Barka lounger you found on the side of the road and never come out again. The rest of the world would appreciate it.

[@420991]

pretty sure he has the best "so there i was" story out of all of us

[@jamesfarrell8339]

Senior Chief Byers is the keeper of the flame. Burning bright forever 🔥 Semper Fi brothers! Thank you for your service and dedication too our great Nation 🙏

[@clintburford6568]

This guy so humble. Congratulates the guy on 100th episode when he's there cause of a CMH. Respect.

[@doneime875]

Very professional. terribly proud of all of our guys and gals. us average citizens really have no idea about what these guys do and how they prepare for it. They're pretty incredible people.

[@hilario6227]

I'd say the SAS and the old Spetznaz were badass aswell.

[@msjswapnil]

Salute to Senior Chief Petty Officer Edward Byers.

[@ColKurtzknew]

Notice @3:18 his sigh and breath. Clearly recounting this operation isn't easy, though in his cool, professional bearing he seamlessly gets through it. God bless him, his wife, daughter and teammates!!

[@davenoi]

Id imagine his friend got shot as soon as he entered the doorway

[@ColKurtzknew]

@@davenoi yep

[@lexcabguy2004]

Almost every MOH citation describes Captain America fighting. These recipients are just bad ass, plain and simple, despite many of their soft spoken personalities. You know to get this award, they had to go into total beast mode. God speed to all.

[@crimdell]

I knew a former SEAL. We were acquaintances but were not close enough to say that we were friends. He was the most quiet, unassuming guy. He wasn't big; maybe 5-9 or so. This was just after 9-11. When the sky marshal effort began he applied, and was accepted, of course. Every time I flew after that I would scan the faces of the passengers looking for him. It gave me a lot of comfort to think that there might be a guy just like him on that flight. The reason he was perfect for that job is that he would have been the last guy on the plane that the bad guys would suspect to be a sky marshal. Unknown to them, that quiet guy in seat 6B could kill them with his bare hands in a second.

[@Witnes13]

Damn thats frikkin mind opening

[@alexgulino335]

yeah I worked with a former seal demolitions expert. He's the biggest star wars nerd I knew and all around jovial nice guy and threw this huge halloween party for the neighborhood decorating his house extravagantly every year. He had this weird thing about his neck though, the only time I've ever seen him look serious is when another coworker touched his neck from behind bc he knew it bugged him. After hearing the backstory, I understand why he doesn't like people to touch his neck.

[@johnjohnson-du2uy]

My mom knows a navy seal, a friend from high school. Kind of the same. Maybe that's part of the job?

[@vincentyou266]

Alex Gulino what was the back story

[@tsherman393]

The difference is that some people will do what they say they will do, but they are very unassuming, as you said. Quiet professionals exist.

[@NickAndWolf]

Proud of you and your team, Senior Chief.

[@coprice94]

Hes a retired master chief now

[@davidarobertsfilm]

The he made the word 'engaged' send chills up my spine

[@Tomeohara]

"Soldiers do not become heroes. Heroes become soldiers."

[@Happyman1959]

Tom O'Hara - aren’t all who find themselves in harms way heros?

[@theslyngl]

@@Happyman1959 Fun fact fucking monsters become soldiers too

[@steveyj75]

Stone cold badass/soccer dad. Love this guy.

[@trevdanger9722]

When he pauses and breathes deep at the start you can almost tell and feel that he was thinking, it should have been me moving in first and taking the brunt for Nick....

[@haleiwasteve8434]

Thank you for your service, Senior Chief Byers. Absolute respect.

[@redneckmechanic94]

I love that he has Medal of Honor recipients on his show.

[@tomcadmus3927]

@@danf.3726 4 years late, I know. Are the two mutually exclusive? Can one support a Democrat and not respect the military?

[@danf.3726]

@@tomcadmus3927 I was 15 when i typed that comment lol

[@billymurph8125]

A TRUE BAD ASS. GOD DAM MAKES ME LOVE BEING AN AMERICAN !!!!

[@biglunk5064]

I dont.

[@biglunk5064]

Nahben Haben I appreciate the sacrifices any soldier makes for their country, im just not proud to be an american because of my own past experiences.

[@alexandermendez9013]

Nimmy Jewtron lmao

[@lauryncole5522]

Adam driver movies

[@maxtanicfilms]

Thank you to all those who are serving, who have served and their families. Our son is active Military serving over seas , we love and miss him. It means a lot to those that serve to feel appreciated by their country men and women 👍

[@daffidavit]

I love that special episode of NCIS when the old man, a "Medal of Honor" hero comes into the NCIS office to attempt to admit that he killed his fellow WWII buddy who was dying but who was about to give the hidden position away to the enemy. The soldiers has felt guilt for all of his years but it never came out until his wife suddenly died of old age. So the Medal of Honor soldier walks into the NCIS office under guard and as soon as he displays his "Medal of Honor" the security guards suddenly stand at attention and salute him. What a great episode. I'll never forget it.

[@TheShredworthy]

Agreed man! One of the best episodes of the whole series. I like how Gibbs also gets an age-appropriate Japanese man to stand in as a veteran of the Japanese Empire in the same battle.

[@richierich6231]

So cool to have our military on these shows. Respect. Retired USAF SF

[@josephlocsin4200]

Go NAVY!!

[@andymckane7271]

We have THE best Navy the world has ever known. It's the people, men and women similar to the senior chief, who make our Navy all that it is. Thank you to every member of the Armed Forces of the United States of America. And, to be sure, GO NAVY!

[@andrewskinner8560]

That man is a Supersoldier. I would give anything to see what he did.

[@RAI13526]

Very humble, cares more for others than he does for himself. Thank you sir!!!!

[@patrick1580]

so awesome to see Steven recognizing this hero

[@annerchisline9641]

+Wang Lo Do research into Colbert's family history, and you'll see why.

[@miketr91]

+Anner Chisline It actually is tradition that Medal of Honor Recipient as part of his media tour does an interview on the Late Show.

[@bluepit2021]

God bless him, all of them

[@cydre3401]

These guys are the real superheroes

[@cydre3401]

I understood that reference

[@jcoats1203]

God bless Senior Chief Byers and all of our war fighters.

[@justmemadison]

I'm so glad I watched this video. I always find myself smiling when I hear anyone that has served our country talk about their experiences - they are brave in a way that is hard to comprehend. Their loyalty is unshakable. Their discipline is admirable to say the least. It's hard not to feel proud to have such stellar people on our side. You could tell he was nervous...something I bet he is not used to. He hasn't been on TV much - this has to be a big deal for him. It was all just good...everything about it was good.

[@jamesbyersmusic]

He could serve the WORLD by not "engaging" in any violence and dedicating himself to PEACE!

[@jonathanstache1634]

"Until my teammates were able to come in and take care of that" hahaha in other words light his ass up

[@renegadewolfhound8786]

In my experience with traumatic events; your memories are like drunk memories. You might remember one part and be terrified by it all of today & tonight, but can only remember that part. That is until a different part of the memory that you remember tomorrow. It's a horrific circle.

[@chrissiebawn9357]

😀🙏❤🌍🇨🇦🇺🇸💥👊🙏 Thank you for your SERVICE.

[@Sir_Flopsalot]

This soldier totally painted the battle from his perspective, as a former MP I enjoyed every part of this interview. SC hosted it well, and Chief Byers should be honored regardless of how he feels about himself.

[@somestrayan4682]

I really respect service men and women, I think they do tremendous work especially in places like Afghanistan. I just don't respect the suits who send them to wars that aren't worth fighting.

[@abstractvector1592]

Couldn't have said it any better myself.

[@cosmikyogi2514]

+stompindez These brave men & women are used as their own personal army by the so called leaders. Sending them out to die for the elites.

[@abstractvector1592]

+off topic is definitely off topic

[@abstractvector1592]

+off topic you relentless bastardized douche-nozzle you! I can't take you seriously, but your shitpile of a comment is full of fuckery and humor!

[@Ricokz]

+off topic Going to war over one man with hundreds of thousands of military & civilian casualties with Al-Qaeda operating just fine under another man & all terrorist attacks combined in this century not even reaching Afghanistan war death toll from just one year. Totally worth it? Fucktard warmonger.

[@Master-Ganja]

Edward Byers thank for your service brother

[@jlocke62]

Thank you, Senior Chief.

[@sisenor4091]

The Senior Chief was trying to be funny but Colbert was very shy. I guess he was trying to be respectful. Godspeed Senior Chief, job well done.

[@rodrigocortesofficial]

Bringing class to late night!!!

[@aaahtex902]

Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Edward Byers AMERICAN HERO !!! God Bless this man!

[@user-zv2dt2uw2w]

Awesome young man! Thanks for all that you and your brothers have given!👍

[@Umdur]

I applaud the due respect that Stephen Colbert gives to this decorated soldier, it's strange how many comedians have to balance the criticism of the US military budget with the admiration to the men and women who put their lives on the line. Well done :)

[@RustinChole]

Holy fucking shit the band was playing neutral milk hotels "1945"!!!!!!! Wow. Cheers to that.

[@andymckane7271]

Go Navy! He speaks well for himself, well for the SEAL's as a whole, well for his (our) Navy, and well for our country. Thanks for the senior chief's service! Nice interview. Thank you for this.

[@montana0507]

Respect, thank you for the Service

[@VelexiaOmbra]

Brought tears to my eyes... Glad to have someone like him around. RIP The fellow soldier, and RIP all other victims of war.

[@randy438]

I like how when finds the hostage, he immediately kills the guy he's on top of

[@ChainShawed]

wtf you mean he killed him? He engaged him dummy

[@randy438]

Shaw51 and they engaged the guards holding guns.

[@winalldayeveryday]

Navy51 engaged means killed

[@dirtdiver9668]

@@winalldayeveryday r/woosh

[@lurkingdennis]

@@dirtdiver9668 In the interview he said he went on top of the hostage so what happened to the terrorist he was on top of prior? probably just shot him right then and there.

[@Jesse-jc4vv]

Not only has the President bestowed the Medal of Honor upon him but the Senior Chief also has multiple Bronze Stars, Purple Hearts, and has been to war for multiple operations. This man is a living breathing legend, a true warrior of god.

[@davenc8527]

God bless you, Edward Byers.

[@smellyderpface]

what a man

[@XxGrizZ]

I gather that the reason he got the medal is classified. The stuff he talked about doing on that hostage rescue is everyday type stuff for SEAL's. Whatever he did, must have been balls to the wall because there aren't very many guys who receive the medal these days that are still living.

[@BattlegroundsFTW]

Everyday stuff, but still worthy of recognition. Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor didn't think he was special when he jumped on a grenade in a room full of team mates in 2006. Navy SEAL Michael Murphy didn't think he was special when he walked out of cover in the middle of a firefight to call for reinforcements. Yet the Navy saw what they did and thought they deserved the medal. I think fighting hand-to-hand with an insurgent while simultaneously rescuing a hostage is pretty damn heroic.

[@BattlegroundsFTW]

***** None of them "specialize" in hostage rescue, but they are all trained in it.

[@jasond1433]

As does 1 of the SEAL teams.

[@travisrios1212]

xXGrizZ he 360 quick scoped two 12 year olds in black ops as they were disarming the bomb in hardcore search

[@markburch6253]

The intelligence gathering part is classified along with SEAL tactics.

[@michaelgarrido3564]

Hoah brother in arms! I **SALUTE** you chief!!

[@buddyo6399]

Amazing man thank you so much for your service!❤ stay safe

[@deeshmond]

refreshing to see interviews like this in the midst of the gongshow that is american politics at the moment

[@leerollins7555]

Good interview. Very solid.

[@triav8n]

Wow. Moved. Thank you for your service and sacrifice, Edward. I'm sorry for your loss of Nicholas. RIP.

[@markn1376]

Thank you for your service.God bless you.