ST Stories- MSgt Taylor Riggan, Special Reconnaissance Operator

In this episode, we have MSgt Taylor Riggan giving us some insight into what the Special Reconnassaince career field has been like for him.

[@coldbluesteel9946]

I was told to think of the Military almost as if it was like buying a car. There's the advertised and overly talked about cars but then theres other cars that aren't talked about as much that might fit you better than you would've thought.

[@martyg5156]

We need more SR videos!

[@timmybobby4052]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3ukc5eJYq2Ba6M SR sof wannabes and USAF at its best

[@gemum4219]

Yes!

[@gfield1607]

I really enjoyed this video, I liked the bit where he talked about special reconnaissance.

[@ThorsMjollnir0341]

He was so stealthy, you didn’t even notice.

[@AirForceSpecialTactics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NathanC-YT]

I think it went over there heads

[@Kometheus]

🤣😂

[@johnrodriguez3870]

MSgt. Taylor Riggan, US Air Force Special Tactics Special Reconnaissance Airman with a RANGER Short Tab, MFF and Basic Parachutist Badge. How Cool 😎 is that?!🇺🇸🦅🗽💣💥🗡️

[@rumeal3838]

right?! i saw that tab too. stallion!

[@sfganvil4099]

Yooo...he's so freaking calm & cool. That's what's up!!! I wouldn't leave base without him either 👍🏿💯😎🇺🇸

[@MrCruz-iq3sc]

I really want to do Special Reconnaissance. My father being a Marine is my biggest inspiration. I really would like to talk to someone in Special Warfare, Special Reconnaissance, which ever. I've spoken with recruiters but not someone in Special Warfare. But I honestly don't know anyone to speak with.

[@kiasax2]

Dude, call a USAF recruiter, they'll put you in touch with someone you can talk to. I'm almost positive of that. Before I was recruited into a different division of service, I was going to go USAF CCT. My recruiter put me in touch with a currently serving CCT to tell me about training and the CCT pipeline, the entire deal. So, give a recruiter a call, or send them an email from a legitimate email account and they should be able to hook you up. Good luck.

[@johnrodriguez3870]

Master Sergeant ( E-7) Taylor Riggan, USAFSOC Special Tactics Special Reconnaissance Operator, and His Testimony, is an inspiration to Military Forces Personnel and Veterans, like Myself, who can and do relate to American Warfighters like this Special Warfare Airman. 🇺🇸🗽🦅🛡️🗡️💣💥

[@billradley]

Word is Riggan raped a 14 year old boy on deployment to South Korea.

[@gemum4219]

I read that there are approximately 139 Special Reconnaissance operators.

[@pattywhitt8908]

Stay at it we love u an thank you

[@theariesexperiment4642]

"You can do that?? You can call in a AC-130 ??? Or an Apache??" "Why yes I can.😁 That's what I do.😊" You know that felt good when NOBODY even knew your name hardly after 2 weeks and you trained your ass off to be there. Had to feel amazing.

[@timmybobby4052]

It's because the role can be done by anyone, it's a total waste having these sub par afsoc

[@mattybserbia]

@@timmybobby4052 you are addicted to commenting on this video you literally have no life

[@aaronrodden8121]

@@timmybobby4052 What team have you served on to have such a high degree if experience to comment what is a waste and that which is not?

[@ke3285]

@@aaronrodden8121 Prolly he served in gulag (warzone)

[@gemum4219]

@@timmybobby4052 regardless, they're probably having a lot more fun than you are. Heck, I would love to do some of this just for the adventure as a civilian.

[@rjeption]

Eye opening! Thank u for sharing 🫡

[@speedracer2336]

You don't hear much about the heroics of these special men and that's a good thing!

[@alexander1902]

Well aren't they sort of a redundancy with TACPs?

[@speedracer2336]

@@alexander1902 suggest you do some research, TACP is mostly close air support for infantry. These guys are so much more. Thanks for your interest.

[@timmybobby4052]

There's no such thing as TACP heroics

[@timmybobby4052]

@@speedracer2336 you mean... more bs... no .. no they're so so boring.

[@tenshiiios3431]

Because it’s a newer job

[@ForceGhostAnakin]

What happened to his face in the beginning of the video?

[@goodnightmr5892]

“So others may live.”

[@rpdx3]

Hooyah! 🤩

[@bearbus4]

Right on 3:08

[@recon0x7f16]

Do they do cqb?

[@AirForceSpecialTactics]

They do participate in and train for CQB.

[@jaydenmartinis9092]

This is dope

[@gregburger5186]

OFFICER DOOFY HERE ! TO PROTECT AND SERVE. GAIL SWALLOWS ( OFFICER DOOFY VOICE)

[@ncg_threefingers4354]

😂😂😂

[@justinfromsaturn23]

😂

[@eatcommies1375]

🇺🇸👍

[@approachingtarget.4503]

Not shure i believe this.

[@NinjaGangSigns]

Why

[@approachingtarget.4503]

@@NinjaGangSigns part of Marsoc myself during that time.

[@NinjaGangSigns]

@@approachingtarget.4503 damn, right on! 💪

[@gemum4219]

That's probably a good thing that the public not believe this.

[@soldierfox]

Why was the minority aspect a point worth highlighting? 😐

[@keyrussell6]

During his pipeline training there was a small number of SOWT candidates compared to the CCT candidates. As in his graduation picture highlighted, there were only three SOWTs (grey beret) and the rest were CCTs (scarlet red beret)

[@gunchief0811]

Get rid of them sideburns. But yeah. Whatever.

[@timmybobby4052]

Yeah yeah yeah my claim to fame is they ran out of radios so I used mine ... IM SPECIAL FORCES TOOOOOOO!!!

[@doof287]

Bro did you even serve

[@timmybobby4052]

@@doof287 sure did

[@alexander1902]

I think he's appeared on Garand Thumb's channel too. At least on the video about the SCAR 17.

[@thecarlonian]

It's possible he had more to contribute to the ODA's success than comms. That being said, we both know the operation would have failed, required a reset or assistance from another organization to continue without communications. I think he was just saying that when he was new, he was chomping at the bit to do something on his first deployment and one day, he got to prove that he had a capability they needed. He's a humble SOF dude who was likely asked to participate in this interview. I don't recall him ever claiming he was an SF guy and he doesn't need to.

[@timmybobby4052]

@@thecarlonian he shouldn't claim he's sof because airforce sof doesn't and shouldn't exist.

[@mm5478]

The Air Farce looking desperately for a manner in which to stay relevant. The only other military I've heard of that had air force infantry and shit was the luftwaffe. Perhaps not the best model for the American military. At least this "recon operator" doesn't sound as lame as "special forces weatherman" - no shit that's actually a thing now.

[@Shred_Tube]

no...its not a thing. Special reconnaissance is the new name for SOF weatherman

[@mm5478]

@@Shred_Tube LOLZ!!!!! "special reconnaissance is the NEW name for SOF weatherman." Too funny. But next time, how's about more cow bell!!!!

[@Shred_Tube]

@@mm5478 Thats cute, my 12 year old daughter also says "LOLZ"....I can tell you never served a day in your life, hence why you have no idea what youre talking about. Stick to call of duty kiddo

[@mm5478]

@@Shred_Tube LOLZ! Guessing your daughter got her smarts from her mom, not you, homeslice. Here's a little about me: USMC, 0331, enlisted 6/6/1989, retired 11/12/2013. Five deployments. Maybe take a lesson from your little girl and don't be so sensitive. Getting butt hurt over youtube comments does explain a lot about you, however. But don't fret, there's probably a cream to help with your sensitive spot.

[@aaronrodden8121]

@@mm5478 Anyone can claim what you just claimed! That's like me just saying I was 3rd ID and entered service on x date and exited on x date...That's NOT enough info to prove you're legit! I can tell you what squad/platoon/regiment/brigade/division! In all fairness though, I think some of the Air forces special ops dudes are legit! One died fighting on a hill by himself while fucking seals left him to die!! He is responsible for saving the rescue QRF as well!! What I don't have much respect for is POGS!! But yeah, the armed forces are getting fucked over (especially with generals like Milley) and it's only going to get worse!! Ppls feelings about to always get hurt lol.

[@ilannmagalhaesdemorais5150]

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