Serving After Service: From the Battlefield to the ER

From the Pat Tillman Foundation and Got Your Six comes "Serving After Service," a new series that examines how Tillman Scholars are serving in news ways to strengthen our communities. Watch Episode 2: "From the Battlefield to the ER" featuring Tillman Scholar Jonny Kim, whose experience as a combat medic in Iraq inspired him to answer a new calling as an ER Physician in inner-city Boston.
Stay tuned for more episodes in this series!

[@hammerdown184]

Talking to girls at a bar "Hey what do you do" - "Well I'm a Navy Seal Doctor Astronaut"

[@briantse9075]

From Harvard!

[@summoner1451]

"Oh, that's nice. How tall are you? 5'8? Sorry, i only date guys 6'0 and above"

[@LLAmozi]

@@summoner1451 Your formula is wrong my dude. Sorry, I only date "(your height + 1 inch " or above.

[@grey3977]

Sounds like every guy I met at the bar... lol

[@rhine2y6y]

dude like that doesn't talk to girls in a bar. he's a fucking man. after serving as an astronaut, he could start his own company, do whatever he fuck he wants. no time for child's games

[@user-dd8vo7or2d]

He SEAL, he Heal. But most importantly, he the new Neil

[@joshuaquattrone3440]

Chee Hui the gayest shit I’ve heard but at least it was creative, props

[@user-dd8vo7or2d]

@@joshuaquattrone3440 #Nohomo There, checkmate brah.

[@billseabreeze3229]

top comment right here haha

[@MrJijack]

This comment does not have enough votes

[@yosour6733]

😂 You win

[@samchiang4321]

A lot of people are short changing this guy: he survived an abusive, alcoholic father, enlisted in the navy, became a navy seal, is a certified sniper, a special ops medic, served in one of most decorated seal units in combat with Jocko W. and Chris Kyle, finished his undergrad, was accepted into one of most difficult medical schools in the world, and was accepted and completed NASA astronaut training which had over 18000 people apply. By the way he is now the father and husband that he's own childhood family never had. He is 36 years old. It's mind blowing.

[@binarystar25]

Also empathetic and has absolutely no ego

[@kroganoperator]

I wanna know who's short changing him 😂

[@eyebeebak]

when you're a navy seal, it opens the door to many opportunites and it makes it much easier to get accepted into harvard medical school and become an astronaut.

[@adonal-foyle]

@@eyebeebak He graduated summa cum laude in undergrad. Sure, being a SEAL (which has a high attrition rate itself) opens doors, but he didn't expect things to be handed to him.

[@ljason888]

@@eyebeebak try it

[@Kevin-fj5oe]

So he can break every single bones in your body while naming them all, then heal you while in space.

[@greysongan3410]

LMFAOOO

[@ayemaeyalit3354]

Only on the Simpsons

[@StrengthinManlets]

@CLOUT you'd be surprised how many military guys do some sort of grappling or striking on the side. pretty much half of the guys at my bjj gym are military or law enforcement. i mean, you'd probably want to train in something when you're spec ops and pretty much guaranteed to get into life and death moments your whole career.

[@JR-ju3kj]

@@StrengthinManlets I'm not surprised to hear that at all because I've known it for a long time. I think that it's wise for people who serve in the military and law enforcement to know how to fight. Whether that's MMA or wrestling or boxing,etc. I wonder if the person who wrote that comment knows that there are people in the military(including Navy SEALs)who have fought professionally in MMA?

[@StrengthinManlets]

@@JR-ju3kj yeah man. tim kennedy is one just off the top of my head

[@helsinki]

Man....his son have a lot to live up to. Its like having Batman as your dad.

[@johnwhodat8135]

Hahahaha

[@michaelsayavong2656]

You know, I could see this guy become a superhero

[@VideoNozoki]

Like having "Dr. Lt.Batman" as your dad.

[@pilotpig_]

@@VideoNozoki Thomas Wayne batman

[@snowrider9018]

Fun fact: In an interview, Kim described that his son had to FIND OUT his father was a former Navy Seal as he grew older. Kim didn't want his son to feel like he had to live in his father's shadow nor be known through his father's achievements. This makes him all the more humble and caring father.

[@IronVigilance]

He's a Navy SEAL, a Doctor, and he's learning to be an astronaut. He's in his 30s and he's already accomplished the top 3 things kids want to be

[@ilanzatonski8826]

@Harry Smith everyone seems to forget that, imo math degree is alot harder than med school, med school is very exclusive but the studies are not any harder than pure maths, which is alot harder than the mathematics courses engineers take

[@jeff21killersep54]

Я Ilan Zatonski you have to remember every name of bones even the tiny bones and every technical term for conditions the acronyms for names and how to diagnose cancer or find it

[@howardlam6181]

@@ilanzatonski8826 Depends on whether you have good memory. Math would be easier for me than anything biology.

[@jklulz3514]

This is like every Korean parents dream.

[@duckbae4507]

the dream of all parents in the world lol

[@edwhlam]

Asian parent, "but you weren't the team commander, and why ER, not neurosurgeon".

[@eugenebach5421]

@@edwhlam fucking truth lol

[@Brent0285]

no its being a nurse anything else is useless

[@johnnyd5537]

@@alfredoochoa3452 Koreans aren't pussied out by the military, after all, every male aged 18 to 28 in South Korea has to perform compulsory military service and have been doing so since 1957.

[@codyjohnson1191]

This man better make a book, because I will read the hell out of that.

[@kevinzhang3313]

You can read "The Last Punisher" by Kevin Lacz, his comrade. Hes mentioned a lot.

[@josephstraley6325]

Trust me, the Navy Seals have enough books

[@dps5859]

@@josephstraley6325 but is there one by a navy seal doctor astronaut?

[@willcarder8787]

There are a lot of books about his platoon considering it had Chris Kyle, Jocko, Marc Lee, Leif Babbin etc. but I agree one about him would be great

[@DK-yz9xk]

More like he better be your president

[@duythach7538]

Johnny Kim as president. 100% got my vote

[@4ce5bf154]

It would be like making an F1 drive a school bus, lol.

[@1jenniferlala]

I’ll vote for him for both terms! 💯

[@boblasher1]

I am a former Marine ( 8 yrs, Infantry) and currently an ER nurse in St.Paul, MN. Dr. Kim is one motivating, hard charger. Wish him all the luck with his career as an astronaut. Big salute to you Sir!

[@deeremeyer1749]

"former Marine"? "Marine" isn't capitalized unless used with or as part of a "proper name". And United States marines are never "former". They're marines forever and only "retire".

[@RubeusZedd]

@@deeremeyer1749 Actually, a Marine (when referring to a person in the Marine Corps) is a proper noun and can be capitalized. Try not to be completely wrong yourself, when trying to correct someone.

[@pauld4355]

i'm med student (former 0331)

[@treepeenbawlz1934]

DEEREMEYER1 whatever, you’re still a pawn in a game you’ll never understand in your lifetime

[@pauld4355]

@@treepeenbawlz1934 oh wow.. so EDGY !! Can I be you?

[@Garrus1995]

The term "hero" gets thrown around quite a bit, but this man most definitely embodies it. A SEAL, a Harvard educated doctor, and soon to be an astronaut? I'd consider any one of those things a life-defining accomplishment. Having achieved all of them, this guy just might be a legit superhero.

[@mattdong1]

just being one of those things is superhero-like

[@pfl95]

Lightweight Korean XD

[@overdose85]

I am not a citizen of USA but i agree 100% on this one. Guy is a legend and how he did all of this at the age of 34 is fucking beyond me. I am 33 myself and i am just a bartender=) Talk about feeling unaccomplished huh=) Mad respect from Turkey. P.S: I geniuely think that he should consider running for president in the near future, say; 5 to 10 years from now. I would gladly vote for a brilliant leader like this.

[@ukk2]

This guy definitely is the closest thing to a superhero. He can take lives and is even better at saving them.

[@bighands69]

@@overdose85 You can still go and achieve things if you want to. If you decide to set some goals and then go all out to achieve them you can do some special things.

[@ductuslupus87]

This guy is a Doctor, Astronaut, Former Navy Seal and a Father. How the hell does he do all that?

[@back2theunderground]

Balls, giant fuckin balls. Also I read he is actually an android.

[@leonlu3894]

and at only 34!

[@leonlu3894]

@@cellardoor199991 By ethnic, yes. But by Birth and the time /service he did for this Country. I'd say he is a True American.

[@iownyounoob]

Cause he is asian.

[@heavyfoot_jp2951]

And he's only 34 years old...

[@hiyadenamuuug2848]

Now THIS is a brother we can be proud of. Any American SHOULD be proud of this guy, really.

[@alexandresen247]

any human being should be proud that this person belongs to the same species, fucking superhero

[@Utsusemi]

Come on, we know reality doesn't work like that.

[@MtnCommando]

This comment times 1,000!!! Actually slight modification, I'M proud to be from the same species as this guy!

[@langly-s5q]

His childhood was so traumatic....abusive alcoholic father who tried to kill him & was eventually shot and killed by police.... This is totally true....this is the drive that motivates him to serve. His Korean mother is the key behind his success

[@kevinzhang3313]

@@langly-s5q His dads pure grit as well, as Lt. Dr. Former SO1 Kim acknowledges...

[@b80-s9i]

Jonny Kim is one of the most badass & intelligent Americans living today!! Absolute stallion💪😎👍

[@tigerjonn]

The surgeon for my mother who had cancer was also Korean... When I looked him up he also had a history of military service, and practicing medical care in the military. He saved my moms life.

[@andyhwell8419]

True American hero!!!

[@valerie80yearsago90]

This is a new standard for Americans. A US Navy SEAL, Austronaut, Doctor, Father of three, and a Husband. Grade A+ sir.

[@stacypervis]

Johnny is probably the most all around outstanding human of my generation. Who the hell else is an abused kid growing up in an abusive home, turned combat veteran SEAL, turned MD turned astronaut? The rest of us normal people cant even imagine....

[@rookieandvintagegraded6641]

I thought I will never find someone to compare with David Goggins but I think I found someone just above David Goggins

[@JCizzleSoCal]

@brandonmchenry1907Huh?

[@galentong4783]

Apparently he and his SEAL platoon were incredibly badass. He is in a book "The Last Punisher" about his sniper platoon in Iraq and what they did during the Battle of Ramadi. He won the Silver and Bronze stars.

[@adonal-foyle]

He killed a guy and had to carry around the dead body lol.

[@galentong4783]

I just read that passage from the book! He shot the attacking insurgent, tried to save his life then had to carry the rotting corpse around in 130 degree heat. Geez...

[@galentong4783]

Also the picture at 2:34 of the video is in The Last Punisher. Kevin Lacz is next to Kim, on his left. This is Task Unit Bruiser.

[@moonrunrs]

Also, Chris Kyle is in the top row, second from right. This picture was in his book but all the other faces were blurred.

[@2wordTaylorGang]

Don’t know if “won” is the right word I think “earned” is what you’re looking for

[@samansiddiquie1902]

I think he’s the most admired American in the world. The sense of inspiration he has generated all around the world, among different communities, is something I have rarely seen/experienced before. He’s someone America should really be proud of.

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

This dude stared down death and chose to fight it with life.

[@yuong8139]

Tillman did not die in vain, he continues to support and inspire future leaders/protectors/explorers for future generations to come!

[@Duskets]

This man, this hero, urinates dedication and excellence.

[@BananaTrades]

Lol

[@deeremeyer1749]

The camera crews following him around everywhere have to have something to drink.

[@soooshi8739]

i must say your choice of words is great

[@AdrianaBarron1]

Shower me in it.

[@serotonin1111]

@@AdrianaBarron1 👁️👄👁️

[@DB42YT]

Jonny Kim > Chuck Norris. Yeah, I said it.

[@InfoBlox762]

Hell yeah, I agree with it.

[@BananaTrades]

You are not wrong at all!

[@mostofajawaditmumrhythm3817]

Johnny Kim is the real version of Johnny sins just without the porn. 😂... All round abilities man!

[@kevinzhang3313]

Kim also does jiu jitsu, was a volunteer firefighter for 2.5 years AND he hunts...

[@sottosotto4056]

Chuck Norris is only a badass in films, in real life, he's just another person. Jonny is special cuz his incredible feats of strength are all REAL.

[@mobiusraptor7]

Listen to the Jocko podcast where Jonny's interviewed. He had a rough childhood and he saw real horror in Iraq. Dude is an inspiration.

[@AzngameFreak03]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6bNgWZjdt2Lqas for those interested in the podcast. Extremely personal and humbling.

[@rollandlong1941]

I wish more people knew this. Everyone is assuming his family is intact, but it isn’t/wasn’t, which is why his story is that much more astonishing and inspirational.

[@alihamidani3154]

Wow brother! And now you're an astronaut!!

[@eugenebach5421]

Another Korean American combat medic vet here, working on becoming a flight medic in close future. I hope to follow your example in continuing to serve others and bettering myself.

[@michaellim4165]

Awesome. Former Army medic (Korean American) here as well. Good luck to you bro!! HOOAH!!!

[@JackMeoff46]

does back Lol yeah sure

[@antonias7637]

You all do us proud

[@SirFoodie1904]

I’m not Korean, Cambodian to be precise also have served in Army SF, graduated from UCI BS in Electronics Engineering, owns several patents and real estates investment company,and Trucking company. This man is beyond human. Proud to all our Asian brothers and sisters and to all the brothers and sisters in arms as well. Carry on

[@antonias7637]

@@SirFoodie1904 You sound pretty awesome yourself.

[@Adam-lz6cr]

I have 2 words to describe this guy, WOW!

[@tootspogsforever5590]

That was just one!😀

[@Davidjparkdo]

An inspiration! As a Korean-American doctor working in the ED with my lost hope of serving in our military, words cannot express how much pride he gives me!

[@pauld4355]

if i crossed paths with him in the ER no way would i guess he's a SEAL, he has such a gentle demeanor

[@juanruiz-vb4bj]

Paul D Ik, it’s scary in a way

[@oldwarmonger8750]

Same thing with rob oneill

[@OceanSwimmer201]

Actually quite a few "nice" and soft spoken SEALs out there.

[@silverstryke8913]

"Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak" Sun Tzu "The Art Of War"

[@kevinzhang3313]

SEALS pride themselves on "controlled aggression," so not so surprising. Have you seen Chris Kyle and Edward Byers? They're very kind, easygoing and calm in their interviews.

[@theangryaardvark3507]

Possibly the greatest man to ever live.

[@YahooMurray]

Wow -what s man - we are so lucky to have him

[@jcreed09]

Jonny Kim is the true-life Captain America- no Super Soldier Serum needed.

[@jcreed09]

@Skyler AllensonNo, I definitely mean Captain AMERICA...pity you don't feel the same.

[@jcreed09]

@Skyler Allenson "Look American?!" He's not an "American" to you because you equate "American" with White, which is an Ignorant but sadly predictable response. Let me educate you: American is NOT a Race or Ethnicity, it's a Nationality. An "American" is a person natural born or naturalized in the United States, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, etc.- 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. Dr. Jonny Kim is an American because he was born in Los Angeles, California USA. Dr. Kim will never be "Captain America" to you because he doesn't look like Chris Evans but he is Captain America to me because he embodies the noble quality of Captain America by his selfless patriotism: volunteering to serve his country- the USA - as a highly decorated Navy Seal, earning his MD and becoming an Astronaut. I'm hoping Jonny Kim is the first "American" on Mars.

[@SimplicityXoXo]

Skyler Allenson he’s more American than you could ever hope to be 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@JR-ju3kj]

@Skyler Allenson That's a bizarre and vaguely racist comment to make. He's American,why would he be Captain Korea? He's not from Korea, his parents were(his father's deceased but his mother is still alive).

[@JR-ju3kj]

​@@jcreed09 An excellent post and yes, that made me cringe when I read what the person said about Dr.Kim and how he doesn't ''look American''. I'm not one to play the race-card but I'm not naive or stupid,either and racism(in it's different forms)DOES exist so when I hear someone say that someone who is part of a visible minority group and who was BORN in the country doesn't look American(and the clear implication being that ''American''is someone who is white),I see that as being vaguely racist and offensive(I'm pretty thick-skinned so I wasn't personally offended by the comment but I have no problem calling out racism when and where I see it and identifying it as such). And the funny part is that there has been a non-white(black)Captain America in the comic books(technically, two, Isiah Bradley and then Sam Wilson AKA ''The Falcon'')but the person would probably just see them as ''Captain Africa''instead of Captain America. But yes, Dr.Kim is undoubtedly a real-life Super Hero! Perhaps at some point in the future,he'll go into acting and writing and even politics!

[@DynamicDurge]

As a 21 year old Korean-American, this man is my role model. A true hero.

[@FoneArc]

He’s only in his mid-30s and is a Navy Seal, Astronaut, and a Harvard Medical School-trained Physician. People usually say to set your goals high but this guy actually went out and did it.

[@godforever27]

most people dont have the courage to be succesful and they self sabotage themselves.

[@osirusj275]

How he support himself financially for tuition fee is what I want to know...

[@tootspogsforever5590]

@@osirusj275 foundation paid for his medical studies. GI Bill paid for his undergrad education

[@osirusj275]

@@tootspogsforever5590 wow which foundation paid for his studies

[@tootspogsforever5590]

@@osirusj275 Pat Tillman foundation

[@prazolbista]

Can you imagine how much of a failure in life he must make his classmates feel at School reunions

[@greysongan3410]

He would make any normal person we usually associate as successful feel like an utter failure. This guy is insane.

[@bighorse9734]

why so, this guy has a sheer fucking will to keep going its not common and being one of the following things he has become is to be proud enough on i get what you mean but its not like hes doing this to make others feel worse and then again the navy seals are his brothers in arms the rest of your school kinda fades away you dont experience the same shit with them as you do with your brothers in arms

[@arenuzzle6282]

A minute into the video I feel like failure .

[@HercNav]

America needs more like him!

[@see-rious-ley]

Dr. Jonny Kim, I 🫡🫡🫡 you, Sir!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@fjhisd]

What a remarkable human being, these are the folks who make me proud to be American

[@NYJMattie]

Thank you for your service Brother I think we were in Ramadi same time 06-07 before the surge. We secured the passage and crosses through the Euphrates from Ramadi to Hit. We lost some SEALs, MARSOC, SOF, EOD, Infantrymen, tankers, medics......etc, etc. Still haunts me til this day my number ever came up. If want the plaque that has all our fallen brother I still have a photo of it. Thank you for continuing your service.

[@adonal-foyle]

Thank you for your service.

[@kevinh9110]

Would you care to share the picture of the plaque?

[@krishnasanyal7]

Thank you for your youur service

[@Paul-bt6op]

TYFYS

[@ビップレクサス]

I salute you Dr. Kim. You are a true American hero. To be a SEAL is no easy task - but to become a SEAL Doctor is next tier level. I wish you the best of luck in your journey.

[@JustinIm27]

ビップレクサス he’s an astronaut now!

[@Kk-jj3xi]

Korean American!!!

[@anderbear]

dad: "you president yet?" son: "dad, im a navy seal doctor astronaut" dad: "i come back when you president"

[@GoldenGod69]

ander 😂😂😂

[@GitSumGaming]

dad: “I’m so disappointed you learn to do better”

[@theoc007]

Son: "noo."

[@benschmitt7035]

Hey theres still time, after he retires from being an astronaut :)

[@HawaiiDEEPS]

His dad died when he was a teenager

[@toughhook9485]

What a legend. I am so proud to live in a country that embraces immigrants and those seeking to better their lives.

[@Erinakayemusic]

Tough Hook oh, nice. What country do you live in?

[@johnathantex2209]

A country that embraces immigrants and those seeking to better their lives, last i check ur president wants to build a wall, and is famous for his racist, anti-immigrants speeches. Dont make me laugh.

[@samk2001]

@@johnathantex2209 I believe that is significantly different from legal immigration, what's your point?

[@chilongqua1238]

@@johnathantex2209 Legal vs illegal immigration. Try again.

[@eddysmith5137]

Johnathan Toh You're a dumbass

[@richt5742]

This dude puts every Male celebrity to shame! This guy is the real deal!

[@qanh96]

This guy must be that "Other people's kid" that my Asian parents keep telling me about.

[@richiesplay7379]

Lmao

[@derekfeng4079]

You ever find it funny that it's always the parents that pull the "other people's kids" shit that raise middling children? (at least in my experience) Funny how nurture (or a lack thereof) can affect the outcome.

[@augustseo5579]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 엄친아!!

[@MathematicianDr]

You can see he is sleep deprived but it doesn't bother him one bit. He just keeps going on and fights the good fight. What an inspiration.

[@joep2590]

Went from taking lives to saving lives, what a 180 in life

[@DontDefuse]

He is the most unbelievable human being I have ever heard about. He is the epitome of living life to the fullest and always living on the edge. SEAL, Doctor, Astronaut and still remains to be the most humble person. Complete and utter respect, you have succeeded in life 3 times over

[@danielafigueroa528]

He’s trained to take lives, save lives, and explore life. That’s freakin crazy!!!

[@tigerx22]

The ending w the son giving dad a kiss passionately to his cheek… replayed it like 5 times…so heartwarming

[@rudymenendez5023]

Man, this guy gets me all choked up.

[@jjkerning3293]

When did he ever have time to date?! Much respect to this American, and I feel he has more to come.

[@MrFam718]

Got goose bumps. This man is a legend.

[@InfoBlox762]

I'm 18 right now, but I know when I'm 50, this guy will be in the history books and he will be a household name like Buzz Aldrin or Neil Armstrong.

[@NolansAccount]

“It’s not the destination that matters, it’s the journey to the destination.” That hit me, I try so hard to live in the moment and it’s tough but they call it present because it’s a present. I still dwell on the past and worry for the future but all that matters is here and now.

[@sikskulll]

Major MAJOR respect for this dude right here

[@francisremedios8024]

What an amazing human.

[@vandao7179]

Exceptional ability His DNA should be reserved for studying to help younger generations.

[@lindajones8895]

Thank you for your service. I am so honored to hear your story. From one Navy Veteran God Bless you. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲⚓️⚓️

[@kodonosaki7342]

I almost didn't breathe watching this. What a capable and determined person he is!

[@januarynovember9796]

This dude is now an astronaut. He's done more in one lifetime than three people put together. He is a shining example of what we can do when we work to our full potential. What an inspiration!

[@sgtjarhead99]

Jonny Kim's resume is so incredible, if you looked at it without knowing who he is, you'd swear it was a case of stolen valor. No way anyone can be so accomplished. He's the real deal though and a great example to all us.

[@osirusj275]

How much is his total tuition fee do u know and how he supported himself do u know?

[@astrosherlock374]

@@osirusj275 He went on the GI bill if I'm not wrong. So entirely subsidized by the military.

[@osirusj275]

@@astrosherlock374 wow can non usa citizen join any similar program like that?

[@astrosherlock374]

@@osirusj275 Not sure

[@JCizzleSoCal]

@@osirusj275He was born in the US and worked is tail off to get scholarships!

[@bim1537]

2:34 He was one of “The Punisher” along with Chris Kyle and Marc Lee. It’s so awesome.

[@bobjones5869]

Bim what is “the punisher”?

[@Josephmgo1]

I believe Jocko was the commanding officer of that unit too.

[@MrScar665]

@@Josephmgo1 Why that does not suprise me? ahahhaha

[@KwameDerrick-kr3yg]

This man just proved to me that I can be all I want to be and more 😌

[@deadpoo-poo4497]

🙌👍👏

[@lindzeesouperocd7558]

Doesn't matter what you look like or where you come from... If you care about doing the right thing... Doing good deeds... With the people who share that same sentiment with, you will be praised a hero. You are inspiring to me. Thank you.

[@lanietzky]

Amen.

[@lindzeesouperocd7558]

@UnitedStatesofAmerica1984 do you wanna talk about it?

[@bizzz.R]

God bless you Jonny Kim! 🙏

[@ttmich]

This guy is my hero. Muscles, bravery, intelligence and dedication!

[@benchang1022]

Former LRS NCO here. Been out over a decade due to injuries. You’re an inspiration to never stop achieving. Thank you brother.

[@Mo.life..]

He’s so humble! Incredible person, incredible story.

[@erikivancic7212]

A true Hero!

[@darbyheavey406]

A true warrior poet.

[@sujinchonghuber2832]

Jonny Kim makes me want to be a better Person Hearing his origin story and seeing now what he’s accomplished inspires me so much.

[@benobrien5252]

2:33 bottom left is Marc Lee, fourth from top right is Ryan Job, second from top right is Chris Kyle (the same photo is in Kyle's book). RIP.

[@Denny-rw2vj]

as a korean american myself, this dude is unreal and a big inspiration.

[@scottpierson7495]

Amazing warrior! Blown away by people like this, always wonder what drives them? Definitely In the top 1% of the human race. God Bless and thank you 🙏🇺🇸

[@BY-jp7sg]

I just saw the video interview where he revealed his father was an alcoholic and emotionally abusive. Incredible to se what he has achieved and is still striving for

[@RedStickHistorian]

This guy is fantastic. He can do anything, Corpman, SEAL, Doctor and now he is in the Astronaut Corp. They should recruit him for the Space Force medical corp.

[@kevinzhang3313]

He wanted to deploy with spec ops as medical officer, so probably...

[@dky2130]

What A Man. Go Jonny!!!!

[@konkyolife]

The US needs to know more about this great man.

[@heatison11]

What an exceptional human

[@KatDerpsALot]

Jonny if you see this can you please run for president someday? Our country needs you desperately and you’re someone I’d be proud to vote for

[@deadpoo-poo4497]

❤🎉👍👏🫡

[@nimrodsqaw5182]

Still Such a humble man

[@Mo.life..]

This guy is incredible. The accomplishments… and so humble!

[@punanie05]

Mannn the people of Massachusetts could not be any more lucky. In there greatest time of need being wheeled into an emergency room to know Jonny kim is in there ready to help you. They are in some of the best hands as humanly possible.

[@etuboldon]

This guy's engine must be on 7000 rpm permanently. Insane!

[@deadpoo-poo4497]

😅👏👍🙌

[@karinarahma5659]

I'm a med student currently on my clinical years. Been facing a hard time these past years mainly due to a heartbroken hahaha (cliché I know). I became so lazy, slacker, had some difficulty to learn and focus, constant burnout is the worst. I then realized I need to move on, get up and change for good. Thank God I came across this figure. This man has inspired me so much to become more disciplined and work hard. Thank you!!

[@tootspogsforever5590]

glad your doing well! best wishes and keep pushing! Jonny is truly an inspiration! I'm a full time slacker and procrastinator and this guy gives me that push once on awhile😀

[@rapid1019]

What a brave, smart and incredible man. Thankyou for your service from the UK.

[@gerrievl]

Beautiful person!

[@theelaffingman8776]

Veteran here....that scene at 1:50 with him walking across the street like it's just another day in life....to think that the doctors you see could possibly be former Navy Seals who have seen combat and have also been to space let alone is a medical doctor. That thought alone is incredible and should really ingrain into one's mind to always read past the cover of a book.

[@salvatoretessio4932]

Well why would you go about assuming such things? It is not your business to assume anything beyond what you actually know about a person.

[@richardc020]

I salute you, sir, your truly amazing background is duly impressive to say the least. Thank you for reminding us to live with purpose.

[@RufftaMan]

Richard Chen yeah.. I feel like a pretty useless lump of meat right now..

[@bobbykeaf]

Thank you for your service Captain & (soon to be) Doctor Kim - you are immensely appreciated by grateful Nation.

[@losboriqua]

And now Astronaut Kim... well when he completes NASA's 2-year Astronaut training program, so sometime in 2019-2020.

[@Fmge_Rfire]

After 5years (now) he's Navy Seal, Astronaut & a Doctor Such a great inspiration ❤️🎉

[@erickivanmejia4303]

People like him world's need!!!

[@moonrunrs]

What an incredible person. Now is he is going to be an astronaut.

[@ustedseencuentraaqui7462]

Dude, Jonny Kim is so inspirational. Thank you Jonny Kim for inspiring me to do great things and chase my dreams.

[@jpfotophreak]

ABSOLUTE RESPECT!!!!!!! GOD BLESS THIS MAN FOR NOT LETTING HIS PAST DEFINE HIM AND PULL HIM DOWN. BUT USING IT AS FUEL TO EMPOWER HIM TO BE A BETTER HUMAN BEING. NOT JUST FOR HIMSELF, BUT FOR OTHERS.

[@551223]

This man is my literal hero

[@TradesbyMatt]

Jeez what am I doing with my life...this guy is a true hero and badass

[@primate4]

Hats off to this man! He is a true inspiration and Amazing Patriot!

[@deerphoria4314]

Jonny, I just want to shake your hand. What a beautiful human being you are. You have accomplished more in a short period of time than a person in their lifetime. Just amazing!!!