The Special Forces Green Beret with 9 Lives

The story of Nick Lavery leaves you speechless as he shares his intense experiences as an active duty Special Forces Green Beret. You weren't going to tell him no, that's for sure. He is dedicated to the cause and the duty of serving his country and has proved he would go all the way for the men beside him. Watch the full story of SRS EP. 028 with Nick Lavery on the Shawn Ryan Show KZbin channel!
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[@jelly7310]

Let's do the long story. My man.

[@davidzraik4859]

"Let's do the long story." That's why we love Shawn Ryan!

[@mikenipp5227]

💯

[@measebell]

I came here to say the same shit.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@seanquinn3752]

Never in a rush to get these guys out it's amazing the details they can recall

[@someguy0089]

This dude fought for our country and is currently still fighting his Boston accent.

[@Pharmasuitical]

Helicapata. 🚁🚁🚁

[@templestudios184]

LMAO

[@shawndavid1845]

He's trying to live But fuck 😂😂

[@missmiadelrey]

Omg 😂😂😂

[@garrettspivey]

They can't get their vowels right lol

[@lIllIllIlIlI]

Men of this breed continue to amaze me

[@callsignoutlaw]

That will never change.

[@SR-uz1ov]

This guy is like real life cyborg. Fucking crazy

[@stomper2888]

men of a dying breed

[@ifgwelf]

​@@stomper2888 definitely not true. There's always a few kids out there who become men like this. They might be getting rare. But they'll come around again cause history is cyclical

[@Jorge-bg1fc]

@@ifgwelfMen of a dying breed and “getting more rare” are literally the same statement so yes it is indeed true lmao

[@john_trimble78]

I initially found Nick from the SRS. He is an inspiration. Imagine getting blown apart and fighting your way back to the point where you can return to active duty, like he did. That dude loves the United States of America. It's dudes like this who stand ready in the middle of the night to meet the wolves at the door. A real American badass.

[@9FisterSpit9]

Damn right. A solider of Gods nation. No doubt.

[@Ccastine9]

@@9FisterSpit9 lol god's nation...

[@swizzlemenizzle6909]

How is this dude a Green Beret. He’s way too emotional and reckless

[@9FisterSpit9]

@@Ccastine9 We are all so grateful that it isn't yours.

[@NastyNate18B]

​@Swizzle MeNizzle please inform us on what it takes to be a green beret

[@mr.wilson7270]

"Short story is.." "Lets do long story" YES! I love these interviews, Nick thank you for everything you've done.

[@nomad_3373]

One of my guys took a 7.62 on his left trap, went clean thru and canoed his trap muscle, when this happened, he was manning the .50 turret, I was next to him shooting with my rifle, pulled down to reload, and dropped my mag, when I picked it up, that’s when I realized something was wrong, there was a splatter of blood against the plywood wall behind us, (we were engaging from a watch tower) and I asked him to come down so I could examine him, at the time I was a E-6, and he was an E-4, he refused so I had to force him by stating that’s an order, he came down and i couldn’t believe what I was looking at, this man’s shoulder area looked like a V, and he didn’t even realize it, he kept telling me “I’m good to go sarnt I’m good to go”, I had to force him to look at his shirt, it was bright red from the neck to his mid section, and od green from his mid down. I ordered him to go seek med treatment. His adrenaline must have been to the moon. SPC Resto was one of the greatest soldiers I ever led, and to this day I have the honor to have him as a life long friend.

[@Rheper.]

I applaud you for your service and sacrifice

[@m1cker8]

Thank you for you service sir

[@CzarScruffington]

Sounds like a stand up guy to have around! Glad you both made it back

[@nolimittlee2457]

Thank you for your service sir!

[@ryanshadden3497]

Thank all of you brave men and women! 💪 🇺🇸

[@slightlybelligerent3140]

I love how humble nick is. Admitting to every mistake he technically made.

[@NickMACHINELavery]

Humility is essential

[@jonhall2274]

Yeah, but at least to me, his tone sounds as if he's on *extreme EDGE* buy what he's been through, what he seen, felt, heard, smelled, being blown apart & shot multiple times, and of course while telling his stories, I understand completely. I just hope my man, I know will never be able to be 100% "healed" both physically AND mentally, I just hope he can find some type of peace. He has earned multiple lives length of peace. True warrior.

[@scienz]

that's not humility, that is manipulation by someone who breaks the rules and does what they want. He knows it's wrong but still did it. Much respect to his service tho.

[@rebeccaromaine7193]

To all of the men and women out there that willingly sign up and go into all of these horrific soundong type of situations all the time to protect those of us that they dont even know i have nothing but the utmost love and respect for and always will thank god for each and every one of them and there heroism and bravery at all times is truly amazing. Thank you so extremely much to all of you that are still here with us and to all of those that are fallen as well i appreciate you all so so so much and im so grateful to know that all of you are the wonderful and truly inspiring people that you are may god continue to bless and watch over each and every one of you for forever more

[@pipewelda]

Nick is from my home town! It’s nice to hear that accent. I’m so glad that these men are out there protecting me especially now that I was diagnosed with ALS. I can’t protect myself but these guys help me rest a little easier at night. Thank you guys for your service it’s much needed now more than ever.

[@CrackkkCrazyyy]

Keeping you in our prayers 🙏

[@Southie617]

What town is he from if ya don’t mind me asking

[@dhl671]

Very much doubt that you’d be any less safe or that your life would be affected in any way whatsoever if this guy ceased to exist…. Can also be argued that he and other members of our armed forces have made our lives more at threat by terrorists by giving them fuel for their hate for Americans. More terrorists today than before GWOT (global war on terror) kicked off. (blame would be on our govt, not these fellas tho…)

[@georgesobon3977]

Can't imagine the strength it takes to be this committed to our country, thankyou.

[@leroybishop2245]

It’s his commitment to his brothers that drives him. We love you Nick👍🙏❤️🇺🇸🤙

[@mwhitelaw8569]

@@leroybishop2245 you nailed it dude

[@jcoach3064]

I can tell u from experience its the commitment to ur brother to ur left and right LEGIO PATRIA NOSTRA 🇲🇫🇺🇲💪🎇

[@wabbas1455]

Comitted to the rixh and the capitalist

[@ARMY-ep6fz]

I've heard Nick's story before. Now he's one motivated bad ass warrior. Amazing warrior with the drive to never let anything hold him back.

[@Kennypowers51]

Its crazy he got wounded in Septembah, Novembah, and Decembah.

[@mrcarr9890]

Hero. Thank you for your service at such great cost. Green berets are a rare breed. Blessings from an Air Force vet

[@NickMACHINELavery]

Thank you for your service

[@luisrosariotheefficientent826]

Nick I’m a civilian 33 yr old New Yorker but I have the upmost respect for beast like you! God bless you and your fam The world NEEDS to hear more of your story!!!!! I heard a guy above you inspired to get in the gym lose weight . Your story will bring out people from their own hell’s seeing and hearing your story of No excuses Thanks for sharing God bless you and the fam

[@tanneradams20]

Learning of nick a good while back when some random video went viral is what inspired me to get in shape. His literal “no fucking excuses” attitude pushed me. Never met the man, but I owe him a lot. Idk why but listening to him and hearing his story hit home.

[@NickMACHINELavery]

Glad to hear it. Thank you

[@tanneradams20]

@@NickMACHINELavery holy hell. Thanks for the reply boss!!

[@kgray59]

Worked with him outside of kabul in '15. Definitely a stellar dude

[@theREALchriszito]

First time hearing that warm, soothing New England accent on this channel, its a welcome surprise :) I am from NJ but attended university in Providence for 5 years and I feel like NJ and NE culture mesh very well. I feel homely around folk from there

[@johnscanlon2598]

Lmao I’ve never heard a New England accent referred to as soothing lol

[@drakobby6418]

“Let’s do the Long story” Shawn recognizes a good story teller 👀✅

[@Toker888]

My man gotta be the best host just letting people actually talk

[@brettbaker8357]

Absolutely lol

[@mightbefire]

All my heroes live on Shawn Ryan's show.

[@LP3me]

I don’t think they actually live there bro. I think they go home after the podcast. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mightbefire]

@@LP3me Thanks for clearing that up. Bro.

[@LP3me]

@@mightbefire I got you 😉

[@KennyJewell-fk3kg]

Honestly, I’m glad that’s been made clear. @L coming in for the save. Appreciate you bro.

[@thenickwiszniewski]

That was a painful attempt at humour

[@johndavis9432]

Nick,you and all of these other interviewees and all of the other vets are true heroes.This country owes you and all of these other vets from the special ops forces and the regular forces a huge debt.

[@philipstowers4741]

I absolutely LOVE to hear the accountability. "I know what I'm supposed to do, and completely do something else" Oh. I wish the rest of the world worked this way..

[@NickMACHINELavery]

Humility and ownership… essential

[@Danlovestrivium]

It's true and you bring up a very good point. But at the same time, he's putting his team at further risk and potentially putting himself in a position that costs more American lives. Look, I'm not trying to be too critical of him because emotions sometimes get the best of all of us, but you can definitely tell the difference between Nick and a tier 1 type operator. The difference being someone that has the ability to completely remove emotional decision making and making training based, tactical decisions based solely on objectives in a manner that is devoid of thinking on a personal level. He put everyone in his vehicle at risk by jumping out of the vehicle and sprinting 250 yards into a complex attack.

[@vza7938]

@@Danlovestrivium i get what u mean..but sometimes these guys have to improvise..these spec ops guys training gets updated all the time..its not like he panicked..its just that, for him it was his buddies above everything...even Delta guys made some decisions based on emotions and heart...no human can be truly robotic, specially after seeing your buddies get blown up...22 SAS are ABSOLUTELY T1, and theyre trained to improv and make decisions in real life combat..commanding officers can only do so much, and theyre human too

[@beastwaynes4868]

Nick: "Quick story is we're comin' back from an op'..." Shawn: "Let's do the long story." Nick: "Ok. We're coming back from an op'..." 😂

[@quest4adventure495]

That got me too😂

[@PhoenixSkyrose]

Proud to have met this legend of a man/warrior and learn from him. God bless Nick and his family. Thank you for the great content shawn.

[@joshhutslar9700]

Nick Lavery is one of my favorite stories to listen to. Awesome you got to hang out with the machine

[@joshhutslar9700]

What you got man

[@justanunknownfriend5091]

We need more stories from this gentleman. Semper Fi

[@Jas_Flash92]

after what hes been through, and being qualified to go back to war with one fucking leg.. keeping that strong mentally, literally eating bullets and taking enemies down like a real hero...yoU can forget about no damn silver star nor the medal of honor.. just at the fact he came back alive ..he deserves more than that, hes above the medal of honor and is a perfect example of it. God was watching over him to keep him alive no matter what the circumstances were..

[@sortaforida718]

I been watching these heroic stories lately. I been battling addiction and these stories help me. How can I wine and complain that it's hard to get off when other people have way worse things happening to them. It's amazing to see the things they over come when in battle.

[@BurnerTurner]

You can be a warrior too, everyday is a new battle. Win the day and never stop.

[@vza7938]

exactly brother! was a heroin addict, been free for sometime now...all i watch are these SoF men...theyre what motivates me to stay fit and be a real man, not some youtuber shouting and telling you to chase money and flex

[@user-pr3ho5pz4m]

The definition of a brave Ammerican. Thank you for your service sir.

[@to8860]

I'm stealing this from another brave American but "Do you know what Nick Lavery is doing today? Whatever the fuck he wants!!"

[@user-pr3ho5pz4m]

@@to8860 I'm not getting in his way...lol Just want him on my side.

[@1081Lex]

I remember seeing Nick doing deadlifts on one leg at the THOR3 facility. He’s different 🫡

[@NickMACHINELavery]

🫡

[@toricardozamorano4476]

That memory from adrenaline captures every second of movement, breathing, thought process. These men are amazing to function through tough times. God bless them

[@emekaokoroma7517]

Love your interview method. Zero interruptions and you let the guest tell their story. Keep it up bro.

[@ryanmac8283]

Man is a beast.

[@ItsFrankieFigs]

Beasts are scared of him.

[@vza7938]

@@ItsFrankieFigs FACTS

[@thenickwiszniewski]

The Shawn Ryan Show is without doubt the most interesting and well produced podcast on one to one interviewing. Intelligent questions, pauses, guests, lighting and subject matter. For me personally,the fact that Shawn is a double hard bastard with near parallel experiences as some of his guests makes it very authentic. Cheers bro 👊❤️‍🔥✌️

[@KINGACE9]

This man is just built differently. I've heard his story. Great guess to have Shawn.

[@jpo4468]

I can't thank you and people just like you enough for your service, but absolutely thank y'all for your service with all my heart !

[@kmc3016]

"well let's do the long story" love this

[@triplebbb1484]

My neighbor is retired E9 Green Beret. He never talks about his missions or what he did in the Army other than the fact that he made E9 in only 15 years of service.

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

Do you ask? Ask.

[@mitchellbrown1425]

this guy is Boston to the core

[@MarcusAurelius2146]

Exactly what I was thinking😂

[@NickMACHINELavery]

☘️🤘

[@earljohnson2676]

This man is 1 out of 100k you just don’t make these guys to often he’s very unique the ultimate soldier and not talking about Van Dam

[@NickMACHINELavery]

Thank you

[@MikeSteen-k6z]

Wicked combat story. Props to another superstar soldier getting down through there for our country 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. Love & respect to our great nation and to all of you who served.

[@stemack1975]

yes my thoughts too THE MAN IS A BEAST

[@williammatthews2948]

Major respect for every honorable veteran that's ever served. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for fighting for all of us. Thank you for fighting for me.

[@williammatthews2948]

@x-me6mi Get a life.

[@shillsbtfo4612]

Fighting for what exactly? Black Americans are more of a threat than the Taliban.

[@williamst6613]

I'm so happy I discovered this show, lots of advertisement but the content is 110%

[@velox.mortis]

Best clip so far

[@pmh1nic]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your service.

[@PrinceAkeem612]

Watched his whole interview man it was good. Must listen rn!

[@matthewciavirella3744]

You are an amazing person. Thank you for your sacrifices for our country and freedom

[@shrapmagnet]

I was wounded and after partial recovery I was sent to another batallion. That batallion was scheduled to go back in 90 days but I was still an outpatient at home station. As a result I was determined to be "nondeployable" when my new company went through pre-deployment SRC. But they did it by adding a form that said this to my deployment file. I just took it out and threw it away, then handed the file to my SGM. After I missed a few appointments, the docs called my unit and asked what was up. Of course, I was at a FB downrange. I got yelled at a lot, but they let me stay with the team. But I was permanently assigned off a team once I got back to CONUS, until I retired about 2 years later.

[@Adam-ie3cf]

Takes a real man to point out his own mistakes.

[@shrapmagnet]

FWIW, Billy Waugh went on leave to Thailand (during VN) while he was on convalescent leave from his wounds, then just went back to a team and was AWOL from Walter Reed. Frank Miller (MOH recipient in VN) was re-assigned to the B team after his severe wounds, and did pretty much the exact thing Nick here did. When he was told to go back to HQ he told them to kick rocks and dared them to give a MOH recipient a court martial. They ended up slipping him a roofy and he woke up on a plane halfway to the US strapped down to a litter.

[@arxpharms9755]

that dude is a freaking beast and he talk about it like it was "just another tuesday" I dont know if I could ever be this emotionally strong and compartmentalized.....although I worry that if he doesnt let it out to someone he may go the route of wayyyy too many vets and unalive himself......If you are a Vet and you are reading this, see a therapist, even if you dont need it or even if you dont want people looking at you like your crazy, please see a professional, PTSD can be very very sneaky and many vets will have a first flare up and end their own life before they even know how bad of a problem it is......Please see a professional, you are our heroes and protectors and we want you around

[@NickMACHINELavery]

Agree with all. I however am in a great place.

[@Mattscalf]

Holy shit I can’t wait for the full version!!!

[@NickMACHINELavery]

Its already out

[@bryanfox2735]

America!!!💪🇺🇸💯🦅!!!

[@LorraineCyn5675]

Thank you for these conversations.

[@cliftonlloyd8395]

You know you're a pipe hitter when the CSM tells the doc "good luck" 🤣🤣🤣

[@how_bout_it7967]

This is a nail biting, intense interview. Nick is a true badass in every aspect of the word. I'd hate to be a combatant on the other side of the line. You see the paws on that man? They are massive

[@MikeSteen-k6z]

Love & Respect for you guys and all of our other brave SF Operators 🇺🇸

[@TheTruthBrew313]

This is the best Boston accent I’ve Eva heard .

[@donavandean1078]

We have the utmost respect for you Sir! You are an amazing American soldier/veteran. Thank you for your sacrifice.

[@One_of_Gods_Warriors]

I originally found nick on the black rice coffee interview he did but this is an incredible man with an even crazier story, may god bless him

[@NickMACHINELavery]

Thank you

[@JohnnyD-u7]

Much love from the 508 Brutha!! 🇺🇸🦅✌🏻

[@leemartin9579]

The accent got me for a second when he was saying the months Septemba, Octoba, Novemba. It instantly brought me back to my old business partner who is from New Jersey, and when he drank the accent got thicker as the night went on.

[@stevend481]

He's from Boston. A lot different than ny/nj accent

[@NickMACHINELavery]

Fact 🥃

[@NickMACHINELavery]

@@stevend481 True

[@chasecudnohufsky]

SEPTEMBAH, NOVEMBAH lol the accent is amazing

[@Z_G5]

7:58 “Well let’s do the long story” One of the many reasons why this show is so potent.

[@Sendit201]

This guy is a beast.

[@RANGER51116]

Thanks!

[@ShawnRyanClips]

You're welcome!

[@joek3805]

Very sincerely, thank you for your service, sir.

[@Kizz217]

Thank you for your service 🤙🏾

[@beast201211]

One of the nicest, coolest dudes I met. The phrase "one legged man in an ass kicking contest" is a threat if it's Nick though

[@northeastodc3921]

As a north easterner i also would call someone an idiot after they shot my face. All chuckles aside though a man is someone who’s owned up then grew up and im very interested in hearing the rest of your story. Thank you for your service sir. 🇺🇸

[@vanlifenomad]

Respect guys UK. Most will never know the depth of how far we go beyond, that alone keeps my head kind of clear

[@hustlewnemgt1128]

Small and probably insignificant observation…I’ve noticed the Delta Force and Green Berets are so much bigger in size than the DevGru and Seal guys.

[@dopeymark]

Yes.

[@mrcamp856]

Swimming slims you down drastically.

[@drakeanton2000]

They’re they’re the door kickers

[@wayneleahy3331]

Nick is a monster, the kind we need more of! What a wonderful soldier.

[@travisschmidt3383]

Wow 😮‍💨 such an intense scenario about as intense as it gets

[@handlebarslim78]

Another good video. Thank you for your insight and knowledge. I appreciate you Shawn.

[@jdemeter4357]

You never felt pain as when they pack a wound like that and to get the packing all the way in with a popsicle stick. When you really feel pain is in the removal, the gauze sticks to the nerve ends.

[@NickMACHINELavery]

Yea. It sucks

[@Chertoff88]

The man is a interesting mix of super shark like type A but also he seems genuine and as weird as it sounds for such a giant killer the dude seems humble.

[@NickMACHINELavery]

Thank you

[@jjbrowza357]

Think I saw you at the Sebastian M show in Nashville. I believe took your group photo. Thank you for all you do.

[@atelles30]

Septembeeh, novembeeh, remembeeh😂 sorry had to but thank you for your service!

[@erickiyoshiphillips2323]

One of the most badass dudes ive seen. Dude is crazy man doing what most dont with two legs and two arms.

[@brhodes2287]

9 lives, one leg, and 2 huge balls. Respect

[@JuanWick209]

Best thing to do with a wound like that, and I actually had the same wound size on my forearm and used this method which resulted in a completely healed wound in 2 weeks and no scar in a month: pack the wound with huge amounts of Neosporin. It will provide a matrix for skin to build faster while keeping infection out and the wound open. Or make your own ointment out of plantain oil, comfrey, arnica and echinacea extract, sulphur and calendula.

[@Charles36.]

Of all the special forces, the Green Berets have alway been my favorite. They are so awesome lol

[@Revolverguy38]

I just wanna say Thank You 🇺🇸

[@kandita7]

“Let’s do the long story” needs a book or merch

[@xOubax]

This is a story that hits hard! No more ex CIA alien conspiracy theorists please.

[@pragmatism8147]

Oh, but thousands of people love that alien shit and that helps Shawn and is also well-liked by many fans. It's not always about the individual but the collective.

[@shainshartershwate7421]

The alien stuff is as real as real gets. Maybe one day you'll realize that but I've seen them and I already know this world is so much more than we can see and we're told

[@shainshartershwate7421]

The alien stuff is as real as real gets. Maybe one day you'll realize that but I've seen them and I already know this world is so much more than we can see and we're told

[@BruceWayne-us3go]

Real stand up men

[@mistamaccapone5150]

I remember this guy when we were waiting to go to selection. Physical specimen for sure.

[@hvac1k636]

The accent makes him 10x more badass! Thank you brother ❤

[@dabears22]

God Bless you guys and thank you for my freedom!

[@harrywellington6351]

From Brooklyn appreciation 🤞🏾

[@to8860]

I'm stealing this from another brave American but "Do you know what Nick Lavery is doing today? Whatever the fuck he wants!!"

[@ensporium8857]

" The Machine "

[@DrAverage444]

I’m another lifetime I would like to think i joined the military. I’m 28 and still think about it but seeing how a lot of these guys regret even going over there and fighting makes it seem like it wouldn’t be worth it. I just feel as a human being most of us don’t ever live up to our potential. We are meant to be machines that gets better every day. I have a son and wife and parents that love me so I wouldn’t do that to them but I swear if I grew up with no one really caring for me I would have gave my life up for USA. You get a chance to have brothers for life as well

[@vza7938]

same here man...its just that i grew up with too much care, and that made me care a bit too much..also i never knew of SOF guys until late into my 20s..i was raised into believing that earning as much as u can, or getting into politics and achieving power was the ultimate thing to do...but no, these guys are!

[@johnrose8987]

The American public is with you guys. All the way.

[@fowchiiiliedpuppiesdied]

Always

[@JasonDaniel-h4s]

The real heroes comes in all shapes and sizes and colors of the men and women of our united state's armed forces on behalf of the people we never thank you vet's enough for keeping us secure. God bless you all for all the sacrifices made to you and your families. Salutes

[@douglasernst9477]

Damn hell of a story. Sadly it cut short of the full story. I love Shawn and his interviews. But this was just a KZbin tease. Now I have to search for the rest of the story with spotty info. Aggravating to say the least

[@joeybaby1999]

Our military is amazing. I love this guy almost brought me to tears.

[@jackhall290]

"Ye I got fuckin shot in the face and I didn't even know it for over an hour." Definitely not a story most people could say or have even ever heard of before. Say what you want about our foreign policies but our boys are as tough as it gets and they get the job done. Stay blessed soldiers.

[@NickMACHINELavery]

Thank you

[@triplehfarmsllc7348]

Damnit man I’m an idiot! I’ve been wondering when you would post the full videos no know I’m not even on the Shawn Ryan Show channel.