Tier 1 SEAL Assaulter/Breacher discusses his “LOAD OUT” | The UNAFRAID Podcast - Episode 4

[@mikeyboy6482]

Lost my boy in Tikrit - 2008. You guys/gals are all heroes and have the sincere respect of the father of a fallen Patriot.

[@nickcitron2369]

Sorry for your loss, sir. He died with his boots on, a warrior's death, a true patriot. Can I ask you his name? Thank you for your sacrifice, as well

[@pretendhuman]

God bless you, Sir.

[@MacDaddie9]

God bless u sir

[@denemathis7766]

Thank you Sir for your son's service and for your sacrifice...God bless

[@mikeyboy6482]

@@denemathis7766 Thank you very much. I did not expect my comment would be even seen. The responses have renewed my faith in mankind in these hard times. You have a Marine in your avatar. So thank you as well. Everyone who serves this country knows what could happen. All are heroes.

[@gailcarey3597]

I’m a 70+ year old lady with nothing but gratitude for everything you’ve done. I’m ashamed that you return from a mission, after risking your lives, and realize you’re working for and living among the “walking oblivious.” God bless and protect you and your families.

[@kloudhe233]

“Did that thing ever get used for anything else” That stare is enough said 😂

[@gmadman7]

I know damn well he’s brained a few fuckers with that 🤣

[@tamorepringle8853]

@I QUIT YT Navy SEALs will really kill you with anything they’ll turn a Xbox remote into a whole IED if they could 💀

[@sequoiamarett293]

He should of just nodded and got all wide eyed while he stated into the camera. Slight twitching smirk. Woulda been gold.

[@SupaSwope]

i dought it did

[@jeraldlambert3059]

What do you think

[@1NcognitoXx]

Tier 1 SEAL "Oh, what did I put on my toesies?"

[@stevemoran2008]

This is the most concise head-to-toe gear description I've ever seen. He not only covered the "what", he explained the "why".

[@cqbjd86]

That’s why he’s best of the best.

[@SaltyChip]

It’s the little things in the details. Something as simple as what side the zipper is can save your life. Incredible

[@awesome10k64]

So true

[@amdusiassixsix8324]

The plethora of former operators putting out content is a better recruitment tool than any PR department could hope to produce. It's awesome stuff!!

[@shanekonarson]

The humility of this Bloke is his validity. Great vid / interview. Thank you for your Professionalism : service Mate from an Aussie Paratrooper

[@carlray4809]

HEY AUSSIE PARATROOPER , I KEEP AUSTRALIANS IN MY PRAYERS, YOU GUYS ARE CATCHIN ALOT OF TROUBLE AND STANDING UP W/ COURAGE. 👍💪❤🙏

[@mando47766]

That look in the end was hilarious 😂

[@joshmoore1470]

You can tell this guys has been through and seen some shit. Thank you sure for your service and everything you have done to protect us standard citizens. Everything you have done is appreciated so thank you.

[@shamaron2015]

definitely, check his interview w shawn ryan

[@Alexgoshshshx]

​@@shamaron2015dude said in his Shawn Ryan interview he killed 50 people

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

Eddie is a super awesome person for sure. God be with you Eddie.

[@markw.2106]

Thank you for your amazing service! I have a good friend who was an operator, I have a family member who is a Gold Star widow, we are interested in this stuff. I appreciate that most of you guys are extremely private, secretive, and do not seek attention, but the people out there who stand on the overpasses in the rain to honor fallen service members are super interested to get a peek behind the curtain.

[@Emperio-zc5zr]

Thank you for your endless services too our beautiful country I can’t thank you guys enough we have y’all’s back

[@americandissident9062]

I was attached to 7th SFG in Afg, and while I wasn't in the breaching team, I was going in right behind them. I got to see how quickly and efficiently the breachers worked. They'd breach and the whole squad would go in, and then me and my four-man team would be behind them. Awesome experiences.

[@JoebsonOSRS]

Hey eddie, just watched your whole 5 hour interview with shawn. Your life story is such an amazing full circle story and it is strengthening my faith in God. Thank you for opening up and being brutally honest and sharing your story

[@knuckletherapyserveothersf6092]

Thank you for your service to our country 🙏 I am forever grateful for it.

[@miguelmoreno6534]

Absolutely awesome vid, I liked when Eddie just looks straight at the camera after being asked if that beast of a tomahawk ever got used for anything else at 13:29 min mark it's like the look tells you everything!!

[@reallyhappenings5597]

To me the look reveals nothing.

[@yankee23a]

Yeah man...MERICA !!!!..... thats a CUT 🎬...ok guys thats a wrap.....break down the set....lets go home....🤣🤣🤣

[@bigswolletx]

Wow, I just saw that and it was EPIC with Tomahawk when he looked into the camera! BADASS

[@kadensullivan5994]

Idk what sqn he was but red team was notorious for their Hatchet kills. I think gold used knives and then idr what Blue was but they were more known for being rational guys. Tho, all assault squadrons went off the rails in the GWOT several times. Wild shit. I also don't remember what sqn it was but they used to scalp dudes.

[@yankee23a]

@@kadensullivan5994 Sound like an awesome video game....what the name if it ?

[@bootlicker1997]

I know you hear it but I don't think enough. THANK YOU!!!! Simple just thank you. !!!!!! I can't say or do anything to show my gratitude except THANK YOU !!!

[@intricateinc8566]

I absolutely love how a Navy SEAL rocks a flathead screwdriver as a go to tool As a kid I used to call a flathead "The Key To The City"

[@saltyspitoon792]

We used to just call it the skeleton key

[@intricateinc8566]

@@saltyspitoon792 Yup also a good one

[@americandissident9062]

When I was attached to 7th SFG in Afg, I saw several of them carrying these little prybars. Just something from Home Depot. Maybe a foot long, skinny like a screwdriver. They had taken the rubber handle off and replaced it with some kind of grippy tape instead. Served the same purpose as the flathead in this video.

[@intricateinc8566]

@@americandissident9062 whatever works to pry shit open quick n quiet yup

[@DavidCharriez2010]

Thanks for your service gents! The older I get, the more grateful I am to men like you.

[@BGrunty]

This video was amazing I didn’t know Eddie basically invented NOD retention. If you did a series of videos where you brought Ex SOF operators and discussed the gear they used on OPS that would be a 🔥 series.

[@romelohdz]

Do a edit with shellshock

[@T20-c8f]

Ditto

[@rangerminiaturesandgaming3647]

Lol dudes were using 550 with mini clips to retain nods for long time, also dudes that were running anvis style nods were using bungees to keep them tight due to the nature of the ball detent mount for a long time as well.

[@doubleemcastillano464]

@@rangerminiaturesandgaming3647 with my civilian gear I’ve noticed my NODs (when used with the Rhino Mount) still sit spaced from my eyes so I’ve used bungees to pull them close. I prefer to wear the skull crusher under the helmet though as it permits the device to be as close as possible to my eyes. The downside is I cannot flip them up when I no longer need them, I have to push my whole set up to offset my eyes or extend the receiver to its max length to clear my vision.

[@rangerminiaturesandgaming3647]

@@doubleemcastillano464 yeah so I use bungees on anvis6/9 for the same purpose, keep them close and tight. The only downside is being able to raise them fast if you need too, to alleviate this I just unbuckle my helmet and tilt it up so the nods sit on my forehead. I also run the rubber cups on mine to keep from bumping my face/eye socket.

[@Cheesetoastjesus]

I can't believe our military has entire teams of Eddie caliber operators. I sleep better at night knowing this. 🇺🇸💪🏻

[@zyxxzyxx3837]

🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@christopherworthington7000]

Former 3rd Bgde 82nd Airborne Division Sniper...Maaad Respect for all Tier 1 Operators...Surprised with the bungee on the Nods...never had an issue with that in those 4yrs...I loved the PVS-14...hated the PVS-7...I know what your talking about with the pick axe...You will be in my Prayers

[@marshallmatters69]

chuck taylors, the most reliable shoe ever made. good stuff. God bless you Eddie

[@johnmacri7440]

Ed is phenomenal. God bless him

[@bettymacrothe97th56]

13:23 🤣🤣🤣I AM DYING RIGHT NOW, THAT WAS THE FUNNIEST THING I HAVE EVER FREAKIN SEEN

[@trailertrashtactics]

Bro spitting facts about the zippers! I could tell what paramedics were paying attention when their bags zippers were all placed where they were most accessible! That attention to detail alone saves lives

[@srcottonmouth7824]

I loved the eye contact when asked if it did any other duty 👍👍👍♥️🇺🇸thank you sir for your service 🇺🇸

[@curtislarson1487]

I was reading some peoples comments on that responce . If that look didnt raise the hair on the back of your neck you are nieve. And like his buddy didnt catch it.you got me with that joke

[@nismotech8597]

You could tell by the way he handled and looked at it that they'd seen some shit together.

[@davidn82]

I was like hey don't look at me

[@darktoadone5068]

NODS have come a long way since the old days, I was a electro optical tech for ITT Systems for years and did a lot of interesting work for JSOC, I remember working on the AN/TVS-5 years back and installing them on M2s. I left working at Bragg back in 2009 and retired, the technology that is out now just mind blowing, I never thought I would see it happen but it has thanks to some very bright engineers.

[@josephmccauley368]

Thanks for your service. I seriously can't thank you enough for fighting to keep this country free. Not a day goes by that I don't thank God for guys like you.

[@isaaclosh8082]

Eddie is an elite of an operator as it gets

[@knottssonasty3603]

Saw the name and I couldn’t sub fast enough. What a legend. I watched/listened to his interview on combat story which was awesome! Dude is a beast! He has that “not to fuk with” look lol

[@merces47letifer4]

Saw* the name

[@gregoryh4601]

Thanks you Great Men for Serving Our Country. I am thankful to gave us this Video. thanks for my Freedom, I am deeply saddened how Our Country is Now. After all the Work Our Great Veterans laid now for OurFreedom . God Be With You All.

[@spueman133]

That was awesome, would have loved to be there with you guys. Thank you for your service, so proud of you all.

[@samlevites9824]

Be there to do what? Kill poor brown women and children in their homes? There is no honor in that.

[@debrabaker1009]

Thanks Eddie Penny I know you didn’t wanna do this, but it was very interesting. I appreciate you doing it. I also love the look on your face when you didn’t wanna talk about some thing at the end😂

[@801migs]

Straight to the business. I like the way you guys operate.

[@michaelmiller4083]

Old 550 cord - many uses - great memories - thanks for sharing

[@jameschunn2790]

Lol. Him looking at the camera when asked about the pick. Lol. Niice

[@jakecornell285]

13:09 “That’s a cool word..rubble” “Dude awesome” 😂

[@GeorgePatterson-o6z]

Ed is phenomenal. God bless him. Appreciate the knowledge brother Eddie. God bless u n keep u safe.

[@davewylie654]

The look after the question was pure gold

[@CPRNO_13]

Thank you for your service you are highly appreciated

[@markjuarez1837]

I learned very early on from the guys from the ‘90s about creating your workspace on your chest and not reaching behind or below you so you can keep an eye on everything right in front of you.

[@yogi6917]

Super great plan until you need to be as flat as possible - and then some - so your forehead doesn't get canoed.

[@bobross5079]

Who sells that Pick ? Im a huge Tomahawk Fan .. love to buy one of those

[@earljohnson2676]

I love watching videos of these dudes being part of a conventional unit these are the guy we looked up and where like gods. I was with the 82nd 203 and we where QRF for seals, SF . The tier one guys used mostly rangers at there QRF so imagine that

[@christopherworthington7000]

My fellow 82nd Brother...Tier 1 Operators hang with Teir 1 Operators...don't feel left out My Boy😁

[@earljohnson2676]

@@christopherworthington7000 thanks brother I’m super proud of what I did . I was 35 when I joined so I’m pretty happy to be part of the 82nd and the air assault really drew me in . I hope your ok health n mental wise best of luck in future brother . Love ya no homo

[@John_Hoover]

I could be wrong, but I think this guy is the real deal.

[@richardmojica7739]

I love the way he answered that last question

[@hotbello0071]

I have read 26 books authored by Former Special Ops soldiers. The most humble, intelligent, dedicated, devoted men period. Their mind set, psychology.....Top notch! Explains why the screening process is so long, thorough and in most cases....Very rigorous! Trying to even fathom what they have been through...Tough to grasp! Eddie is the perfect example!

[@tomjones7853]

Have you seen the guys we pump out now. I was kicking Seals asses when i was 17 years old. I live next to where they train every Seal for diving. They like to run their mouth and most cant handle knock down drag out thumping.

[@forgotten320]

Every read a book from the Vietnam era "Inside Force Recon"?

[@hotbello0071]

@@tomjones7853 First of its SEALs, not "Seals" You say you reside next to where they train SEALs for diving? LMAO. That sounds like a crock. Please, "dive" into that a little more for me. Specify.

[@hotbello0071]

@@forgotten320 I have not but i will def check it out!

[@forgotten320]

@@hotbello0071 I read it years ago. The author used a bunch of information from my cousins diary he kept while serving in Marine Corp Force Recon. Really opens a persons eyes.

[@KellanAtkins-r1p]

Ed is phenomenal. God bless him. Ed is phenomenal. God bless him.

[@scottkelly7051]

I just found your channel and wanted to tell you that I think you're doing a great job. Very interesting and well presented. Thank you for your service!

[@jr6332]

Important question, the flathead, tang thru? If not, I suggest getting the Wera or Dewalt tang thru chisel tip flahead on the GSA

[@michael-m]

I really enjoyed this. Glad it popped in my notifications. Now subscribed 👍🏼

[@Child0ne]

Says he was forced to do It. But has a book out. Lol not that I care I love that they share there stories. It’s what motivated me to serve

[@joncorwin6134]

Awesome. Thanks for your service.

[@savagemustelid421]

Thats a bad dude right there. Glad he's on our side.

[@92sarchiapone]

I'd like to ask you what's the reason behind the patch order on your shirts...i mean: what's on the right sleeve what's on the left one and why. Ty

[@zacharyzimmerman5721]

As to who would win would depend on the individual operators at that level when all other stats they have are super high speed. Also whom ever spots and ambuses whomever first like any fight has a clear advantage. Spec ops are so lethal because they abush and attack first, plus they are better trained. But once the gun fight kicks off it gets very conventional very fast.

[@ovidiumckay4566]

Great video! Thank you for your service.

[@hightechhippie]

Unlike Eddie he actually used his gear “ Hey. I been Larpin for 30 years and I use my gear all the time “

[@millicentsquirrelhole582]

This fellow must have helped Sun Tzu write this: 'He will win who knows how to handle both superior and inferior forces'...

[@ehanpe4242]

Where can you find a pickaxe like that

[@keithnihan9025]

Thank you for your service. V

[@JoeChancellor]

That guy! Serious quiet professional type~ great interview.

[@renesiluano-garcia6633]

My guy brought out the OG Chuck Taylors ... RESPECT

[@johnhansen8272]

As someone who doesn’t want to talk about this topic, he seems to love to talk about it a whole lot. I’m not complaining at all.

[@TheAbyssGazedBack]

Really impressed with your invention. I hope the navy or dod compensates you properly for it!

[@EdSZiomek]

Agree with Kloud He, 5 monnths ago: 13:24 to 13:30, Academy Award death-stare! Wonderful.

[@TheAppalachianYeti]

My platoon was issued the combat pants with the built in knee pads while we were in Afghanistan, I only put them on two times, and each time, the mission was scrubbed. Lucky pants in nangarhar province, I'll take it.

[@Circa1664]

I worked in performance shoe sales for years and despite being eventually paid by a competitor, I will attest that Merrill's are the absolute best in my opinion. They are simply biomechanically superior. A lot of companies claim to be this, but it's all hype for the most part.

[@millyardopeacecraft9778]

13:29 LOOOOOOOOL that face says..." YOU BE THE JUDGE..." LLLOOOOOL

[@JohnnyD-u7]

Eddie is a true bad ass !!🇺🇸🦅

[@whitetail1197]

Him saying toesies just added a year to my life😊

[@derekmontgomery8404]

You know the best way to distract a seal? Beach ball.

[@bonebibleviper]

That microphone SM7B is called that for sure Mike 7” black. (it’s 7 and half “)

[@lionsheperdmaster]

Appreciate the knowledge brother Eddie. God bless u n keep u safe

[@thomas_jay]

The five Special Operations Forces Truths: 1. Humans are more important than hardware. 2. Quality is better than quantity. 3. Special Operations Forces cannot be mass produced. 4. Competent Special Operations Forces cannot be created after emergencies occur. 5. Most special operations require non-SOF assistance.

[@ryanbishop3343]

Merrill’s for the wide foot. Thank you sir I’ve been preaching this for years

[@mikeoren3934]

cool kit setup but I loved the end were Eddie basically gave the look of if I told you I'd have to kill you 😂

[@richcandella9154]

thankyou eddie you and few others are ones look up to

[@chhansen9813]

Each SEAL would also carry thousands of dollars in cash on them of multiple different countries currency to "buy" their way out of a situation or country. There are classified things about what they carry which is why he only discussed the obvious things they carry.

[@wierrieassie9447]

They didn't carry money, they caried expensive watches. Rolex and breitlings

[@chhansen9813]

@@wierrieassie9447 Yea, sure they did!

[@nonombre5409]

Love that look he gave the camera

[@taterjones5544]

Love it! Great job guys. I heard a lot of commercial brand names associated with your gear. Do you buy those then are they approved to be used or do you request the commercial stuff and then its issued? How does that work?

[@chhansen9813]

They can use whatever they want pertaining to the mission. They have access to weapons nobody else does, NOBODY ELSE! They have weapons designed for each member specifically, as well as ideas for new weapons sent to R & D.

[@killshot3232]

Spent 32 years working with some of these amazing warriors here at JEB Little Creek/Fort Story, some are still close friends. They are without a doubt the hardest working units and train relentlessly. I miss many of my friends from the Rockwell Racquetball courts at Rockwell Hall.

[@leonardstover9542]

Hey kilshot … would you mind talking on discord? I have some questions maybe you could help me answer

[@geoffreycalligan9438]

For a guy from the army. ( Tier 2 ) this is serious info. Eddie. Has done more than most soldiers ever will. We have our tier 1 army guys too. But I've never seen those nod bungies AND I KNOW EXACTLY WAS HES TALKING ABOUT .I hated that too. Also an o.c.d. guy along with A.D.H.D. barely got into the army with my G.E.D.

[@Black-kn9gt]

I saw PMAGs on your vest. So.. You prefer using PMAGs over Alumunium , STANAG ?

[@dominiquemcghee4288]

USN ABH2 McGhee here just want to say thank you for serving but also fucking own that shit broski. Mr. Wood said it best some men just like gear I’m one of them and I love the stories behind the heroism using that gear. I worked closely with S.E.A.L in my time and naval base Coronado and the time I spent during the Carl Vinson scene. I think you guys are freaking awesome. Any United States combat operator for that matter.

[@monkeeatsbanana7397]

Do seals get to keep their gear after they get out? DJ has a lot of his gear from the teams and so do you, just wondering.

[@michaelthomas5140]

Awesome job explaining the gear! Those chuck’s are a good idea, as they really do dry out pretty quickly and easy to take off and change if necessary. Keep up these awesome videos!!

[@JohnSmith-ei6sc]

SEALs actually used chucks and vans s their dive boots/shoes becsuse regular combat boots don’t fit inside fins. That’s where defcon vans originated. Kyle Defoor talked about it.

[@mattrodriguez5829]

“What i put on my tosies” not what you expect a professional killer to say 😂

[@tr1pl333]

“I was a little small guy, 225 230.” Lol.

[@ArteLaurraineHadley15]

Loved your book sir!

[@mdunc1901]

I completely get how you didn’t want to do this video, but thank you! Nothing teaches like experience.

[@t.d.s2193]

Hey hon I love this video ,thanku for all your crew and as well as my HERO love that man forever never ever

[@sgt.misfit9952]

Thank you Eddie & Co., not for the "cool guy operator" content....but for teaching & passing down knowledge borne from experience. Recondos Up! 🦅🌎⚓ 🦅🌎⚓

[@ChevTecGroup]

Bungee stabilization isn't retention. NOD retention has been around since the 80s with shoelaces that you'd wear around your neck in case the mount came loose , broke, or you dropped them

[@ragoonsgg589]

Man that's crazy how DIY special forces are even in modern times. I remember reading somewhere that Larry Vickers started the whole kneepads and skate helmet thing back in the day with Delta force. Crazy how it proliferated all the way to standard issue today. Cool to see the same scrappy American spirit in today's navy seals. I guess when you're the bleeding edge of tech and the tip of the spear....if gear doesn't exist...it doesn't. Make what you need.

[@N3wbMa5t3r]

Thanks so much for this interview!!!! I just subbed!!!! 🔥🔥

[@sunnypatel06]

Which G-Shock is on your wrist? Or if anyone knows, Much Appreciated.

[@joshmajor8662]

Yeah I agree with Eddie!! There’s WAY to many of these.

[@leewebber3745]

solid copy - was FMF Doc with Delta 3rd Recon

[@tkugsify]

How'd you like Oki

[@docar1523]

22oz or 14oz geo pick hammer? All painted is hard to see the make/model.