Urban Warfare During The Second Battle Of Fallujah | Iraq War | Marines | Aaron Cunningham

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@americanveteranscenter
@americanveteranscenter 4 ай бұрын
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@RachaelCollins-
@RachaelCollins- 4 ай бұрын
It's been on my mind to unsubscribe to your channel. So, I Love You take care and be safe.
@JamesBarry-j7m
@JamesBarry-j7m 4 ай бұрын
Do any of them explain why we lost? Because that's the most important thing.
@RachaelCollins-
@RachaelCollins- 4 ай бұрын
@@JamesBarry-j7m - nobody wins in war
@Matchload
@Matchload 3 ай бұрын
@@RachaelCollins-can I ask why? His abrupt ending to most videos (seems to have a set time constraint) leave the viewer wondering how things played out afterwards.
@RachaelCollins-
@RachaelCollins- 3 ай бұрын
@@Matchload - I have no idea. Basically, I subscribed because while being houseless there were several veterans on the streets too. I was thinking I could understand why some of them couldn't get into housing. As for this subscription, it just only leads. I'm not military, so really not my area.
@flyingnorseman
@flyingnorseman 4 ай бұрын
I went to high school with Aaron. Very nice guy. This is my first time seeing him post 1991.
@ericevans9507
@ericevans9507 2 ай бұрын
I was in Third Battalion First Marines right next to 1/8. He seems like a great guy. We had the best Marine Officers in that fight. I thank God for the leadership I had.
@dynamitenight8557
@dynamitenight8557 4 ай бұрын
My friend was a marine who fought in Fallujah. We’d be having a normal night hanging out and then he’d just quietly burst into tears. He’d always hide it well but one night he finally poured it all out. It was awful. A bloody door to door, block by block clearing of entrenched insurgents was always going to be tough. I could tell he didn’t feel any better once he’d gotten some of it off his chest. He left home as a goofy dude who everyone wanted to be friends with. He came home broken. The U.S. Military still hasn’t figured out how to transition combat vets back into society. We as a species just aren’t equipped to experience that type of trauma and not have long lasting consequences.
@awilderireland
@awilderireland 4 ай бұрын
Well said.
@gregmc8748
@gregmc8748 3 ай бұрын
It's not new though is it. If you read Conquest of Gaul by Julius Caesar, they slaughtered countless thousands across Europe. Humanity does this, and has always done this, so i would say it is part of human nature and evolution, arnd many are equipped to deal with it. Perhaps if you're raised in a martial culture, and know brutality all your life, then you are more immune to trauma. The transition from a normal secure life, to an extreme one of violence, will cause trauma to most I imagine.
@cobbler40
@cobbler40 3 ай бұрын
The young soldiers don’t realise the images of what they see will stay with them till they die.
@MrCashewkitty
@MrCashewkitty 3 ай бұрын
From experience, being pumped full of psych meds and acutraments has been a catastrophic failure. Our grandfathers killed and lost more men in single battles than lost in the entirely of the GWOT yet they came back and rebuilt this country. They were not without thier struggles with it but they didnt experience this crippling rate of suicide. They werent given a giant bag full of drugs by the VA either
@kurtgeorge5022
@kurtgeorge5022 3 ай бұрын
​@@MrCashewkittyExactly 💯
@menachem2521
@menachem2521 4 ай бұрын
This man looks exhausted. Thank you for your service.
@Weedandwatches
@Weedandwatches 4 ай бұрын
Buy this guy a beer
@10_a_see
@10_a_see 4 ай бұрын
🙄
@Joe-hz1nw
@Joe-hz1nw 4 ай бұрын
@@10_a_see???
@itguru2037
@itguru2037 4 ай бұрын
It’s PTSD
@REB556
@REB556 4 ай бұрын
Yea definitely has PTSD or the thousand yard stare if u will... I hope u are at peace someday with everything you have been through while serving. I couldn't even imagine the mental scares that have been left being in that intense of a battle. God bless you and may you live a long peaceful life.
@SGDM762
@SGDM762 Ай бұрын
Thank you for your service sir, Semper Fi. I was an AH-6 little bird gun pilot supporting Delta every night in Fallujah and Ramadi 03-06, it was the wild, Wild West and I would pray for you all every night. I was shot down just south of Fallujah March 04…SGDM!
@Chilly_Billy
@Chilly_Billy 4 ай бұрын
I don't think most of the world knows how tough the fight for Fallujah really was.
@Blap552
@Blap552 4 ай бұрын
Amen! I saw "the 2nd battle of fallujah" and I said Whoa!😮
@LemonHead-sq5ws
@LemonHead-sq5ws 4 ай бұрын
Not really it is one of the most romanticized battles of the Iraq war especially on movies and documentaries
@thebeachman87
@thebeachman87 4 ай бұрын
Correct. My SSgt was there for round 2, so was one of my friends as a Cpl. They were never the same, always on GO and couldn’t turn it off. Barely talked about it but I didn’t ask, we saw the reports and after actions….and rosters. Semper Fi, SSgt Anderson and Sgt Rodriguez.
@REB556
@REB556 4 ай бұрын
​@@LemonHead-sq5ws because it was one of the major battles of the Iraq war, of course there's other major battles but this one was pretty massive in scale. I've watched a lot of docs about it now and it's pretty crazy what those guys went through.
@csachleb
@csachleb 4 ай бұрын
Or how utterly pointless it was
@Ghostofachance-iw8pr
@Ghostofachance-iw8pr 2 ай бұрын
Aaron, You mentioned that every Marine has to qualify with a rifle once a year. My Dad (USMC 36-66) was in charge of one of the rifle ranges at Camp Pendleton in 56-57 (his last 2 years of active duty). He told me he soon realized too many men were failing to qualify because they were being pulled out of the class. He made it a rule that anyone missing more than 4 hours would repeat the training. Soon the Marines were qualifying. He failed 2 Majors that each shot a round out of position. They protested. Dad explained why they failed, and received 2 letters of commendation. A few years ago I met a young Marine who had been stationed at Camp Pendleton. Dads 4 hour rule is still in place! Thank you for your service. God bless you!
@takeitsleezee6970
@takeitsleezee6970 4 ай бұрын
God bless you sir. Your eyes speak 1000 words, I hope you live in peace in your later/present years.
@kathleenfaircloth4880
@kathleenfaircloth4880 4 ай бұрын
I had the honor and privilege to spend some time with Aaron. The most impressive thing about him is his humility. Im grateful for men like him that lead my son! I also had the opportunity and honor to meet his son. What a blessing it was to see such honor and respect from such a handsome young man. He is following in his Dad's footsteps, which I'm sure brings joy and a bit of sorrow, knowing the condition of this country. Thank you for sharing your story!! Thank you for your service to this country, that you for the sacrifices you have paid by leaving your family, carrying the burden of responsibility for our sons. With great respect and appreciation, may God watch over you and keep you and each person you love! You are what forever faithful is
@marcholmquist3089
@marcholmquist3089 3 ай бұрын
My aching heart needs to know did your son survive his duty
@kathleenfaircloth4880
@kathleenfaircloth4880 3 ай бұрын
@@marcholmquist3089 not on this side of eternity. He's with Jesus ❤️
@williamguillIII
@williamguillIII 3 ай бұрын
@@kathleenfaircloth4880 What was your son's name, Ma'am, so we former warriors can honor him?
@kathleenfaircloth4880
@kathleenfaircloth4880 3 ай бұрын
@@williamguillIII Bradley M. Faircloth. Many thanks 🙏
@williamguillIII
@williamguillIII 3 ай бұрын
@@kathleenfaircloth4880 Til Valhalla, LCpl Bradley M. Faircloth. God bless you and your family ma'am for raising such a fine son and fine Marine! May he rest in eternal peace, and I pray peace be upon you. I probably ate in the same DFAC at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, before he moved into Iraq.
@happyhaunter_5546
@happyhaunter_5546 4 ай бұрын
The way this man speaks, this is a truly intelligent person; and it's evident that his primary concern is the safety of the Marines around him.
@jakeyjakey4018
@jakeyjakey4018 3 ай бұрын
umm he talks like he’s very uneducated. if he hadnt said it i would not have thought he finished highschool. the marines made him proud then kicked him to the curb when they were done with him. the way this man speaks sounds like an 18 year old kid stuck in an old mans body:/
@vinnybag-o-donuts4362
@vinnybag-o-donuts4362 3 ай бұрын
Aaron, you are a humble Marine. Be proud of the USMC being the best!! Semper Fi
@jfkspillow9527
@jfkspillow9527 4 ай бұрын
I love how that man lit up when he was reminded of his younger years in the corps, God bless men like this and may those who didn’t make it home have rest.
@jeremyjones7505
@jeremyjones7505 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story! Thank you for recording this for history to know their courage and fight.
@D2023bm
@D2023bm 4 ай бұрын
Right on! (Then Major) Cunningham was OIC of IOC when I was there with IOC 2-09! Great leader and I hope he's doing well! ERAH Colonel Cunningham. Thank you for sharing some of these difficult memories SIR. Beard looks squared away! I have one too!
@joshuathomas3400
@joshuathomas3400 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service
@american_cosmic
@american_cosmic Ай бұрын
What a great leader this man is. He exudes a commanding respect, even through the camera, and you can tell he has tremendous respect and love for the men he commanded.
@Newbobdole
@Newbobdole 4 ай бұрын
He sounds like one of the good officers, I’m respectful and thankful he was in command there & then.
@michaellippett794
@michaellippett794 4 ай бұрын
Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are an incredible man. We need more of you
@thaddeusclopton5980
@thaddeusclopton5980 4 ай бұрын
I was in SOI at Camp Geiger on 9/11. I vividly remember this gentleman and the First Sergeant visiting us in the field. The speech that First Sergeant gave us remains to this day the most inspiring thing I’ve ever heard.
@romile55
@romile55 4 ай бұрын
Fallujah was a wild place. I was at Camp Fallujah Nov 2004. I was Army and helping build the Iraq camp. Talking to some of the Marines at the phone tent and you can yhem boys were going through hell.
@GraemetheGuiriLordHaHa
@GraemetheGuiriLordHaHa 4 ай бұрын
I remember the taking of Fallujah. Kick ass stuff from the Marines. God bless you sir for your service.
@sbiccaa3584
@sbiccaa3584 4 ай бұрын
thank you for sharing this with us we want more like this I think its good for veterans to talk and have outlet More Please !!!
@hectorbaez1448
@hectorbaez1448 3 ай бұрын
I served/deployed with Col. Cunningham when he was a newly promoted Major in 05-07. He is an outstanding leader and one of people who was influential in my career and in my choice to become a Marine officer. I last saw him at Quantico in 2011 when I was at The Basic school. Semper Fi!
@michaeldigiovanni4411
@michaeldigiovanni4411 4 ай бұрын
Cunningham was my CO while i served as an instructor at Marine Combat Training Battalion at SOI camp Geiger. He was a great leader of Marines.
@christos1698
@christos1698 4 ай бұрын
thank you for your service. most interesting battle in recent history
@ba03111
@ba03111 4 ай бұрын
I was in Infantry Squad Leaders Course which was under then Capt Cunningham’s command when 9/11 happened (he described a bit in this video). He was very involved in our training, awesome Marine Officer. Watching this video 23 years after crossing paths, very interesting to see where his career took him.
@zororosario
@zororosario 4 ай бұрын
Outstanding information from a first hand combat veteran 😊, Thanks for sharing your experience and of course your service ❤
@freeman436
@freeman436 3 ай бұрын
Outstanding human being and leader. Thank you, sir.
@Brad-z8d
@Brad-z8d 4 ай бұрын
My first cousin is a retired navy seal. He was deployed to Iraq and the battle for Falluja. He said the marines provided security for them and they were the best. It was bad.
@lizkane1799
@lizkane1799 4 ай бұрын
My husband was in the USMC, and he hit the fleet in 07 he went and fought he was never the same
@borobinson7005
@borobinson7005 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service!! My friends son lance cpl. William D. "Billy" Spencer was killed in Fallujah on December 28, 2006 he was 20yrs old shot by a sniper while crossing the road i never met him but his dad always talked about him Charlie Daniels signed a fiddle for Billy and gave to his dad it sat on his wall and we'd drink a bottle of crown on dec 28 for him before his dad passed
@Blap552
@Blap552 4 ай бұрын
🫡🙏
@makeitcount179
@makeitcount179 4 ай бұрын
Billy insisted on going point up the stairs in a minaret. He turned a corner and was shot point blank. No shortage of courage in Billy.
@goinhot9133
@goinhot9133 4 ай бұрын
@@makeitcount179where you there? Seeiously
@andrehunter8137
@andrehunter8137 4 ай бұрын
Sorry for your lost brother. SEMPER FI
@MHollywood5
@MHollywood5 4 ай бұрын
​@@goinhot9133conflicting stories
@Dontae_777
@Dontae_777 2 ай бұрын
I was a pararescueman in the air force. And i’ve rescued a-lot of my fellow military Conrad’s in direct action. I loved what i did and never felt guilty for what i had to do to save my brother.
@anthonytamilio9501
@anthonytamilio9501 Ай бұрын
Pjs have one of the toughest jobs ever. Thanks for your service dude
@dogslayerz
@dogslayerz 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service. God bless you. We are in desperate need of men like you in the USA
@68lonestar
@68lonestar 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for service and sacrifice! Deep Respect
@vashmatrix5769
@vashmatrix5769 4 ай бұрын
❤ you so much for your service ❤️
@walterm140
@walterm140 4 ай бұрын
Yut! This is a very good video. I was in Alpha 1/8 in 1976-77. I was a corporal, made sergeant.
@MikeWalsh-z6f
@MikeWalsh-z6f 4 ай бұрын
Alpha 1/8 from 02’-06’…did it suck then too?😂 Yuttt
@walterm140
@walterm140 4 ай бұрын
@@MikeWalsh-z6f I just embraced it. :)
@walterm140
@walterm140 4 ай бұрын
@@MikeWalsh-z6f History Channel had that "Shoot out!" series on various actions and I couldn't help but notice that "Shoot out Falujah" involved Alpha 1/8.
@SunilSingh-xw2hg
@SunilSingh-xw2hg 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service SIR
@McVet3
@McVet3 4 ай бұрын
I was at not fight 1st Fallujah, my battalion in the 1st Ar division in the Army was to block off the city. I'll never forget the sound and all the little birds. I couldn't see Marines keep down doors but it's on my service coin. We all knew that it was going to have to be done again. I was in Karbala in 04 the difference in that fight was we fought Shiites with elements of Kubds force. They had a sniper that got a lot of my friends. After 2nd Fallujah the insurgents went to Ramadi and that's where my unit/battalion had a fight. I'll never let them be forgotten for the rest of my life all our Military.
@LucasWRIGHT-u5b
@LucasWRIGHT-u5b 4 ай бұрын
A GENIUNE WARRIORS MIND.. WELL SAID.
@McVet3
@McVet3 4 ай бұрын
@@LucasWRIGHT-u5b 🫡🙏🇺🇸
@McVet3
@McVet3 4 ай бұрын
@LucasWRIGHT-u5b I was 20yrs old. I'm really proud of that in a way but no matter what it always circles back the My Brothers and Sisters who didn't come home. They are who we remember and our Units are who fought. I served with the greatest men in the world and I was lucky for that.
@moneykid3119
@moneykid3119 4 ай бұрын
Irans quds force was in Karbala ?
@McVet3
@McVet3 4 ай бұрын
@moneykid3119 you tell me. You think they had the balls to say it? No cowards. We had p.o.w.s who would say anything. And Sadrs militia thought they were something (great bullet catchers) and when we got there they put on Ninja outfits as uniforms or I don't know what they call them but with a green sash and up until then our Rules of Engagement we had to actually see the gun and the person being fired to reply in kind. Once we heard they had ninja outfits on are there uniform The Rules of Engagement changed and then they found out that the Rules of Engagement changed some of them it was the last thing they ever found out about but that was the last day they ever wore the ninja outfit. We'd play Xbox afterwards. Such soft men over there who act tough on women and elderly
@andrewclarke9321
@andrewclarke9321 4 ай бұрын
Sometimes it doesn’t even seem real. Some days I can still taste the comp b in my mouth. Good interview.
@texasted73
@texasted73 18 күн бұрын
This American hero is reliving his experience of losing men that he commanded so much respect for him my prayers go out to him he will see their faces the rest of his life! War is f****** hell!
@TheRealTieLUR
@TheRealTieLUR 4 ай бұрын
A firm nod to "shock and awe" I as well have never heard of or used such a phrase
@3nheaven
@3nheaven 4 ай бұрын
Very hard fought battle. Thank you for your service sir.
@BrantonClaudHill
@BrantonClaudHill 16 күн бұрын
Gratitude. Highest approval.
@sierrabrew7759
@sierrabrew7759 4 ай бұрын
AC130 Crew Chief deployed prior to falluja in Balad AFB.... that was some Hard Fought Street to Street Battles. My hat is off to you and your Devil Dogs!!
@billquinn6224
@billquinn6224 4 ай бұрын
I went through almost four years of crazy combat and after that I involved myself with a man named Mike Hare and fought in five countries in Africa. Made plenty of money but now I am 77 years old and when people ask me if I would do it again, my answer is always the same, Bet your butt I would and yes there were bad times and there was good times but all in all, Yes I would.
@DOGFOODACTUAL8541
@DOGFOODACTUAL8541 4 ай бұрын
Aye! Skipper!!! A Co 1/8, 1st plt... 1985-86 Semper Fi, Sir!
@Matchload
@Matchload 3 ай бұрын
You missed what Alpha 1/8 went through during the Summer and Fall months of 83, before they hit our BLT HQ. They blew our embassy up in April 83, taking out the entire Mideast Section of the CIA. Nobody ever speaks about the intense fighting before the BLT HQ truck bombing, during the months leading up to it. Alpha was in a lot of firefights and under constant indirect fire. There were several KIA’s and more WIA’s. The 22nd MAU came over from Grenada in November. I don’t think they believed how bad it was until they took over. They lost some men themselves. 8 KIA on 12/4/83, with one KIA pilot making 9 KIA total, and one POW navigator. Two jets shot down. The CIA Section Chief, William Buckley, used to show up suddenly to conduct Intel briefs. I don’t think he understood how bad it was either. He was kidnapped by Hezbollah, tortured for years, then killed. Alpha 1/8 put in some serious work before the 22nd came over. I was an 0341 in theater but I wasn’t in Alpha 1/8. Them boys laid down the hate in return, every time they were fired upon. It was wild to see. Naval gunfire over their heads, into the mountains and all of what you expect to see, but can’t believe you’re actually witnessing it. Then the New Jersey joined in, more so for the 22nd MAU, firing in support of Golf Co. They were getting hammered too. They lost more men after 12/4/83. Then we hit EAS, went to college, or got a job, and never said a thing about those times in our lives. Who would believe it?
@DOGFOODACTUAL8541
@DOGFOODACTUAL8541 3 ай бұрын
@@Matchload I went to bootcamp Nov 7 of 83. I thought for sure it would escalate and as a 0311 I was going. I got sent to barracks duty after ITS. I was pissed about that at the time. Afterwards, I had my choice of where I wanted to go in the Fleet. I only had one choice. Send me where the Beirut Marines are. Boom. Alpha 1/8. A lot of those guys were still there after they just got back from another Med float. I loved being around them and learned a lot from them. Check out Jack Carrs latest, Targeted: Beirut. I listened to the Audible version in a day. It had me in tears at some parts . It also changed some of my perspective serving under Regan.
@Matchload
@Matchload 3 ай бұрын
@@DOGFOODACTUAL8541 You served where you were sent to. Needs of the Corps. You know how it goes. I was 17 years and 7 weeks old when I went through P.I. in 81. Graduated in January 82. Yeah, we all ordered Carr’s book. I got it a few days ago. I haven’t opened it yet. He does a good interview with Doc Howell on a KZbin channel. He asked us last year if anyone wanted to be interviewed. Watch the Howell interview and you’ll see why he’s a great choice. He’s a gem of a human being. Blinded in one eye, but still smiles every day. You can find it by searching KZbin. I don’t know if the book mentions Echo 2/6 responding to the bombing. They got there right away, along with some of their STA platoon. They put in some work too. Especially on the East end of the airport. It was a strange time in the Corps. A few officers wrote nasty articles in Gazette Magazine, doubting what occurred over there, besides the BLT HQ bombing. Former 19 year old D.I. turned Lieutenant, Mike Ettore, wrote a response to a higher ranking officer in Gazette Magazine, specifically addressing his doubts. Lt. Ettore dropped the numbers of expended outgoing rounds, by weapons platform, the WIA’s and KIA’s by date, etc. That shut them up for awhile. Ettore retired as a Colonel. Great men like that are who we respected, not some random Major who could write well. He actually referred to Beirut as a place where Sea Stories were many. I really don’t know what motivated that sort of thinking. Anyway, we didn’t pull out in February of 84 either. We had 03’s from the MAU there, mostly around the new Embassy area, until July 84. History seems to always screw up the dates of our withdrawal. Officially February, but definitely until July 84. I went home in May, 84 myself. Fours years active, then college and the girlfriends (and child support). I didn’t follow the usual Libo brief on that last part. It’s all good though. All the best to you, my Brother. SF
@reddiver7293
@reddiver7293 2 ай бұрын
Poor guy. A haunted, weary look in his eyes. Thank you, Marine, for your valorous service.
@dougstitt1652
@dougstitt1652 4 ай бұрын
great listen ! Proud of ya Aaron.
@Bigsky1991
@Bigsky1991 3 ай бұрын
It's his story...but it's damned hard seeing him tell it.... this Marine looks like a Civil War veteran.... he's carrying this load. Fully. I know a young AMTRAC Vet in my VFW...Fallujah changed him forever.
@tchilino78
@tchilino78 Ай бұрын
What an honor and a pleasure to hear this man speak. Intelligent, articulate, and to the point. Sir thank you for your service. God bless you. 💪🏼✝️🇺🇲
@bz1222
@bz1222 Ай бұрын
As a normal civilian, I thank you for fighting for us at home and for your brothers over there. You and your men will never be forgotten by me or my kids.
@lloydcook9878
@lloydcook9878 4 ай бұрын
My nephew fought through Fallujah and Ramadi.
@generalraa_music
@generalraa_music 3 ай бұрын
I had Camp Burgess in 08-09, Thanks for locking it down for me Brother. Semper Fi!
@krisshepherd740
@krisshepherd740 3 ай бұрын
God bless you sir! What a great man, leader and warrior.
@deanbibb3680
@deanbibb3680 Ай бұрын
God bless you guys. I’m the son of a Korean War Marine. You are honored in my home and my heart.
@anlerden4851
@anlerden4851 4 ай бұрын
Thank You so much for your service Dear American Marine Sir.🙏
@MatthewMorgan25
@MatthewMorgan25 4 ай бұрын
Semper - I was with 3/1 India from 04-09 - Thank You for sharing YOUR story.
@allenleatherwood7493
@allenleatherwood7493 3 ай бұрын
I was 3/1 India Co 3rd plt. 04-05.
@Martin-ei9ek
@Martin-ei9ek 4 ай бұрын
Much respect from England 😊
@ElimGarakSpoonHead
@ElimGarakSpoonHead 4 ай бұрын
Thank you Vets!
@MrCatface-b8n
@MrCatface-b8n 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service. Hero. And a great dad too.
@treywise6442
@treywise6442 2 ай бұрын
Im a fellow Mariettaen.. Thank you for your service!
@rogerbeavers2149
@rogerbeavers2149 4 ай бұрын
Incredible story. The burden this man carries is palpable. Thank you for service.
@threatresponse685
@threatresponse685 4 ай бұрын
Honored that I will get to meet you at our reunion in a few months!
@mikemorris7922
@mikemorris7922 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for what you did sir.
@toddeutsey387
@toddeutsey387 2 ай бұрын
This man sounds like a solid leader! Glad they had him!
@williamcobb-j5m
@williamcobb-j5m 2 ай бұрын
Aaron and I were in the same squad at TBS in 95-96. Now I live 15 min from TBS... Happy Birthday buddy.
@JohnDoe-zz7on
@JohnDoe-zz7on 2 ай бұрын
Most will never know nor would we want to. Salute & Respects to all who have served there. Oohrah and Happy Veterans Day
@fredselbman3319
@fredselbman3319 3 ай бұрын
I chose to be in the Infantry as well, I was an 0341 1979-83, I served with 3/9, 2/4, and 3/7 Semper Fi 🇺🇸
@aaronnichols9444
@aaronnichols9444 3 ай бұрын
I joined the Marine Corps 9/14 2001 after watching the towers fall. Served in Fallujah 04-05 it was hell on Earth, I’ve been home for nearly 20 years but some days I still feel like I’m in the desert.
@hoosierflatty6435
@hoosierflatty6435 4 ай бұрын
BASED THANK YOU SIR
@phillamoore157
@phillamoore157 4 ай бұрын
I absolutely love this man’s demeanor. If I had life to do over again, the Marines is where’s I’d start, with the hopes of winding up in some sort of special forces outfit.
@tmcdirector
@tmcdirector 11 күн бұрын
Thank you for your service
@user-dh9zv9ff4z
@user-dh9zv9ff4z 4 ай бұрын
Please bring back the old intro, it was glorious!
@nereidatorres7613
@nereidatorres7613 2 ай бұрын
I SAW YOU IN AN OTHER VIDEO AND I KEPT LOOKING AT YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR EYES I COULD SEE AL THE PAIN AND SUFFERING YOU WENT THREW. I SAID THAT I WOULD PRAY FOR YOU AND NOW THAT I KNOW YOUR NAME. I'AM GOING TO PUT YOU ON MY PRAYERS LIST. I KNOW THAT GOD LOVES YOU VERY MUCH.SO, I HAVE STARTED PRAYING FOR YOU AND FROM NOW ON I WIL START PRESENTING YOU NAME TO GOD YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER.PUT YOUR FAITH IN GOD'S LOVE.
@jackk09
@jackk09 2 ай бұрын
THANK YOU for sharing your story. SEMPER FI SIR!
@CC-1139
@CC-1139 4 ай бұрын
I remember before we left Al Asad, he spoke with us about staying vigilant during our long convoy to camp falllujah. He finished off saying about the size of our convoy, he doubted any combatants would want to take on an entire company of Marines & if they did, we would be delighted to engage back. We all laughed. I hope all is well Aaron, from 1st Platoon 🫡
@aaron6178
@aaron6178 4 ай бұрын
Aaron Cunningham, thank you for your story, man. I'm an Aaron, and a vet and the same age! Make sure you're getting treatment for your 'baggage', brother. PTSD is a bitch. Like many in the comments, I can sense it oozing out of your pores. Look after yourself man. That goes to all you veteran idiots out there. Life is awesome, hang in there.
@williamguillIII
@williamguillIII 3 ай бұрын
"Veteran idiots" is not how we describe ourselves, especially those of us with tours overseas for this war. We all volunteered, and we served proudly and honorably, to do the things that only 1% of our nation's population had the courage to do.
@EricFapton
@EricFapton Ай бұрын
Amazing interview!
@matthewhall714
@matthewhall714 3 ай бұрын
A truly top notch professional. Proud to have served with you Sir.
@charlesbryson7443
@charlesbryson7443 3 ай бұрын
I was a corporal with Bravo 1/3. Semper Fi, sir!
@Other8arry
@Other8arry 2 ай бұрын
It’s crazy seeing these scenes 20 years later, always avoided documentaries / shows from my specific time and or places. I never see anyone I recognize, yet I see places I’ve specifically walked, surreal.
@jonbikaku6133
@jonbikaku6133 Ай бұрын
Not to make ignorant comparisons, but even playing games like 'six days in fallujah' gets me in such a state of distress. The amount of uncertainty and jumpscares but people hiding in rooms is insane. I cant even imagine what happens when you move that to real life. What these gentlemen experience is unreal and the traumas are life lasting. All respect to them!
@garyadams2822
@garyadams2822 4 ай бұрын
Thank you Sir!
@Jakal-pw8yq
@Jakal-pw8yq 2 ай бұрын
This incredible man has the same haunted look on his face that some of my friends had upon their return from vietnam. I wish him nothing but peace for the remainder of his years.❤
@Skwatpheelups
@Skwatpheelups 2 ай бұрын
Much respect brother.
@awsomedude104
@awsomedude104 2 ай бұрын
Men like this keep me calm. Thank god this nation has warriors who are willing to train and sacrifice themselves physically and mentally. Thank you to all american and allied operators 💪
@chloehennessey6813
@chloehennessey6813 4 ай бұрын
Like Chris says. Just come back. If you need help, ask for it. You deserve all the help you need.
@MrCashewkitty
@MrCashewkitty 3 ай бұрын
Shock and awe came from the pentagon, Rumsfield, Bush, and the media
@JohnRyan-gr8bs
@JohnRyan-gr8bs 3 ай бұрын
Thank you gor your service You turned Itaqfrom being the biggest enemy of iran to its best friend
@PaulHebert-qs7ge
@PaulHebert-qs7ge 3 ай бұрын
After the fight the marines gave us all two beers (Cco 2/7 cav )best beers I ever had … only unit in history to be asked for by name by the marines only army unit in the marine corp museum . Was an honor to have been there and fight next to my brothers .
@micahrowe
@micahrowe 3 ай бұрын
The campaign was literally called “Shock and Awe” on the news every day. Bush said it, cabinet member said it. Maybe the boots on the ground had a different technical name for it?
@MichaelCampbell-f2t
@MichaelCampbell-f2t 4 ай бұрын
I served 20yrs army airborne ranger 84-04 and war sucks
@duffelbagb777
@duffelbagb777 4 ай бұрын
War is hell 💯
@sergeantram1205
@sergeantram1205 3 ай бұрын
I feel your pain brother, Semper Fi!
@JK-br1mu
@JK-br1mu 3 ай бұрын
26:30 some of the capabilities they brought in to help soften the defense for the southward move was Lt. Cmdr. Call Sign Maverick, who dropped a 500 pound bomb on a corner building from only 100 feet above the hard deck......hence the hand motion that kinda looks like the Colonel is demonstrating a plane flying.
@viciousrage5548
@viciousrage5548 4 ай бұрын
God bless the marine corps and the USA. Thank you for your service sir.
@user-zz5ze5rr3b
@user-zz5ze5rr3b 4 ай бұрын
Is this how old the iraq generation looks now…f*** time flies. Feels like yesterday, semper fi
@srsmedic8285
@srsmedic8285 4 ай бұрын
I know.. I am one.. especially us guys who were there during the early days.. I’m 48 now. Somehow it it feels forever ago and yesterday.. if that makes sense
@johnforealdoe8999
@johnforealdoe8999 4 ай бұрын
20 years since the bad days
@joelovitt2900
@joelovitt2900 2 ай бұрын
Sounds to me like the Marines are badass urban warfare fighters.
@ocularpressure4558
@ocularpressure4558 4 ай бұрын
Aaron Cunningham thank u 🙏 from me & my wife in San Diego California USA 🇺🇸 for every single sacrifice and the blood 🩸 sweat and tears u spilled for this country 🇺🇸 we are extremely proud of you and extremely grateful for all you have done ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@gregmc8748
@gregmc8748 3 ай бұрын
That's a moving interview.
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