Marine Helps Wounded Afghan Interpreter Escape Taliban in Kabul

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@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV Жыл бұрын
Please LIKE the interview to support Randall Parkes as we welcome him back a second time at Urban Valor!
@vmwindustries
@vmwindustries Жыл бұрын
Some days life is crap, and the recruits need to learn to fight through it! Picking a guy for each day is a great idea for recruits, because then people realize that they are not being picked on. This honestly should rewrite the manuals. "But you shouldn't do it "
@Paiadakine
@Paiadakine Жыл бұрын
Randall and men and women like him are true heros. We need to record stories from folks like this for the future. Get interviews with WWII, Korean and Vietnam vets if you can.
@joe-zj8js
@joe-zj8js Жыл бұрын
Gtfo he's from Hemet I'm a couple years older than him. Went to Whittier elementary and acacia Middle school. Hemet was basically old ppl retirement town in the early 90s before I moved out to orange county. What a small world. Ps happy veteran's day to all my brothers and sisters in arms.
@farhadsaahi1658
@farhadsaahi1658 11 ай бұрын
Nah. He lost to the Taliban
@americanveteran1382
@americanveteran1382 11 ай бұрын
Yuma training grounds. Yeppers 41:25
@daltonfox1
@daltonfox1 Жыл бұрын
He was my DI in 2011 with 2088. Even at 18 could tell he was a great dude and Marine. Definitely a small world. Marine Corps would be 1000 times better if there was more real ones like him.
@aoleary5213
@aoleary5213 Жыл бұрын
The brass does not like solid guys. I often wonder if we would have won WW2 if everyone obeyed all the orders. Jake MacNeil disobeying his command led to a decisive moment that may have won the battle of the bulge, there’s lots of other examples of that.
@jamilsalih9724
@jamilsalih9724 11 ай бұрын
Was he right? Did you end up going to Afghanistan?
@killjoyxiii2631
@killjoyxiii2631 11 ай бұрын
⁠@@jamilsalih9724most marines that were 0311 pre-withdrawal went to afghanistan or iraq
@CYeargin
@CYeargin 11 ай бұрын
you have a funny boot camp story with him?
@mtmadigan82
@mtmadigan82 10 ай бұрын
Just listening to the guy, you can tell he's a great leader, DI, and Marine. Any organization on the planet would benefit from having him on the payroll.
@brandononeil8890
@brandononeil8890 8 ай бұрын
He was my Senior DI in 2013, Golf Co. Lead Series Platoon 2066. You could tell he cared about the quality of Marine he was sending out to the fleet and bread war fighters.
@spec5delta259
@spec5delta259 Жыл бұрын
Gotdamit Randall needs a podcast. Dude is a helluva storyteller.
@DonaldMeyers-v8c
@DonaldMeyers-v8c 7 ай бұрын
Preach!
@Oldsaintnick1980
@Oldsaintnick1980 6 ай бұрын
💯
@TheTowTruckGuy24
@TheTowTruckGuy24 4 ай бұрын
Too bad some of them are others people's stories. I've heard that story about the gunnery Sargent on the Shawn Ryan podcast. I guess it could be the other way around but I have a good nose for BS
@zacbigham3504
@zacbigham3504 3 күн бұрын
@@TheTowTruckGuy24I don’t think u do
@ksmith87
@ksmith87 7 ай бұрын
I've lost count of how many times I've listened to this story... rocks every fucking time
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 7 ай бұрын
Bro that makes two of us 😅
@AirborneAnt
@AirborneAnt Жыл бұрын
So glad he’s back!!!! His stories are my favorite!!!! What a true hero
@mattrivera1348
@mattrivera1348 Ай бұрын
Amazing storyteller. Thank you SGT. Randy
@paulpage-pr8lp
@paulpage-pr8lp 7 ай бұрын
Randall Parkes what a character, great story from a real nice guy.
@sonichuizcool7445
@sonichuizcool7445 11 ай бұрын
This guy is literally the representation of what america should be. So much heart, honest and just a clompletely pure soul. You will never top this guys interview
@christopherbecker2512
@christopherbecker2512 Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure what you do for a living, but you could probably make a living public speaking and telling your stories. I could easily sit & listen to hours of the stories and experiences you had. Tons of respect for your path and what you all did. I wish you the best.
@markyaney8448
@markyaney8448 Жыл бұрын
He’s a realtor in Cali!
@Loonypapa
@Loonypapa 11 ай бұрын
@@markyaney8448 I know a former seal team guy that's now in real estate. I wonder what the draw is.
@jasonmacneil2256
@jasonmacneil2256 11 ай бұрын
​@Loonypapa really good money if you can sell homes/property!!
@dronereviewman9580
@dronereviewman9580 11 ай бұрын
​@@jasonmacneil2256definitely super good money!! Sadly I'm stuck in a union doing hard labor. But it's what i knew i would be doing ever since childhood! Hopefully i can make a change one day and do something different
@9thGenerationCajun
@9thGenerationCajun Жыл бұрын
If I was a Marine I'd want this dude next to me. Randall you're a good man
@nexpro6118
@nexpro6118 10 ай бұрын
my Senior Drill Instructor in Marine boot(started June of 2004) my platoon recruit class was going to be his last recruit platoon before he went back to the fleet. He wanted us(our platoon) to make honor platoon for him....well....we made honor platoon for him. He was so thankful and actually thanked us all for giving him that gift. Last night in boot, since we won honor platoon for him, we all got to watch movies and eat candy all night. It was great!! 1stSgt Randall(this amazing Marine in this video) reminds me of my Senior Drill Instructor.
@opfd6117
@opfd6117 4 ай бұрын
@@nexpro6118 what was his name? I think you were in my brother’s recruit platoon.
@xinitialc
@xinitialc 4 ай бұрын
This man spoke at my class during DI school on MCRD San Diego 4-20 and just coming from the daily schedule of DI school we get sat down in one of the classrooms and we’re waiting for a “class” on the recruit training order I believe. And we’re sitting down, sweaty and hearts racing, hearing coreframs hitting the carpet. Outta nowhere see a long haired 1stSgt take off the campaign cover and hear 1stSgt parks say “what’s up😀” and we didn’t think he was serious and say again “hey guys, I’m a chill dude I’m not a DI school instructor I wanna just have a talk with you guys” and seeing a leader like this is 100% what the Marine Corps needs, so chill and firm at the same time. Was honored to be around his aura.
@stenkamx5406
@stenkamx5406 Жыл бұрын
I went to boot in San Diego in 2013. And afghan was still big and I'm glad my drill instructors took their job as seriously as you did.
@jakesaunders2231
@jakesaunders2231 8 ай бұрын
What BN ? I came in July 2013 3rd bn kilo co
@madintheheid
@madintheheid 3 ай бұрын
What a thoroughly impressive and decent individual who is also a fantastic story teller! Hoo-yah, First Sergeant! Many thankyous for your service, your integrity and your humanity. BZ
@AlphaCrewDog
@AlphaCrewDog 4 ай бұрын
Hell of a story Top!!! Excellent work and career….
@lukeharry7856
@lukeharry7856 Жыл бұрын
What a bloke, a amazing storyteller and has such a positive character about him. Thank-you for you service.
@jakem4579
@jakem4579 Жыл бұрын
Dude’s straight up a marines marine. Guys like this make being in FAR more tolerable.
@mtmadigan82
@mtmadigan82 9 ай бұрын
@@jakem4579 Most DI's have a version of this. Just hearing him speak, he's obviously a great leader. I'm glad I missed this guy as one of my DI's. I had some growing up in the first few weeks at bootcamp. No big reasons at all, just stupid recruit stuff. So I was privileged to get plenty of indvidual attention. This dude smiling like a lunatic as he destroyed me woulda been pretty rough on top of any punishment I received...
@yuong8139
@yuong8139 Жыл бұрын
This is a good dude, may he live a long and happy life. He needs his own podcast where he shares his military stories.
@Peter-ji5pk
@Peter-ji5pk Жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@amandajarboe1131
@amandajarboe1131 8 ай бұрын
The lives you change, sir. . . in times of chaos your life stories are inspiring. I wake up to the knowledge that heroes walk among us and I know it's right and good to be very proud of you and services members like you. Thank you, you are some of the best of us.
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 8 ай бұрын
Appreciate your support and for watching 🙏🏼🇺🇸
@MonTu-k6q
@MonTu-k6q 8 ай бұрын
So glad you did another follow up long video. Amazoing story.
@GuguMillie
@GuguMillie 2 ай бұрын
My senior di in 2011 Legitimate mans man hero
@JHillNC
@JHillNC Жыл бұрын
God bless this dude, what an excellent American and Marine. We are a better country for having him. This is, for me, your absolute best episode I've seen.
@mikeprince6045
@mikeprince6045 Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@williamwallace3057
@williamwallace3057 2 ай бұрын
this is my fav interview!
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 2 ай бұрын
🤙🏼🤜🏼🤛🏼
@ronaguirre7
@ronaguirre7 Ай бұрын
Outstanding First Sgt !!
@panzershadow
@panzershadow 10 ай бұрын
Randall!!! Please write a book accounting for your role in the rescue of all those people! "Bro-Call" would make an excellent title.
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 9 ай бұрын
I agree, @rparkes01
@lorwally13
@lorwally13 Жыл бұрын
God damn I’m in the army but he is the definition of leadership!!! Reminds me of a CSM I served with! I wish him nothing but success and glory in this life & in the next!
@nexpro6118
@nexpro6118 10 ай бұрын
My Senior Drill Instructor in Marine boot(started June of 2004) my platoon recruit class was going to be his last recruit platoon before he went back to the fleet. He wanted us(our platoon) to make honor platoon for him....well....we made honor platoon for him. He was so thankful and actually thanked us all for giving him that gift. Last night in boot, since we won honor platoon for him, we all got to watch movies and eat candy all night. It was great!! 1stSgt Randall(this amazing Marine in this video) reminds me of my Senior Drill Instructor.
@georgecoull1883
@georgecoull1883 Жыл бұрын
Much respect to all the guys who launched operation Pineapple Express and did whatever they could to save our allies. God bless all of you
@matthewgabbard6415
@matthewgabbard6415 7 ай бұрын
Why does it make me happy to see a Marine in a Hawaiian shirt? Something about that laid back look while knowing he has ruined so many days for recruits. Duality
@johnnyxiong72
@johnnyxiong72 Жыл бұрын
Glad you shared this story. My parents are refugees from the vietnam war. You are truly a man of your word when you say your going to help someone get out of hell, you keep your word and you do just that.
@LeeviHokka126
@LeeviHokka126 7 ай бұрын
Wow, this guy is phenomenal! He got me laughing one moment and on the edge of my seat the next. And such an honorable man. Thank you for your service, sir.
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 7 ай бұрын
We appreciate your support 🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼
@thomasconrad365
@thomasconrad365 Жыл бұрын
Goddamn Randall, you fucker. Had me choking up when you broke character to save your interpreter and his family. Well done to you all for making that happen, brother. Much love to you all for being the true American patriots in those last days in uniform.
@mikeprince6045
@mikeprince6045 Жыл бұрын
Same here on the breaking up…. I respect the fact hes tough and has a heart….. thats what a real man is made of…
@thomasconrad365
@thomasconrad365 Жыл бұрын
@@mikeprince6045 amen. I have taught my boys at a young age that emotions are nothing to be ashamed of and crying is a good way to rid the pain away. Only emotions I try to train them to never have is jealousy. We can envy someone but we never need to be jealous. We are blessed in our own ways and jealousy is the #1 thing I have seen ruin relationships.
@jasonmacneil2256
@jasonmacneil2256 11 ай бұрын
​@@mikeprince6045Amen.
@Gamechangerusmc
@Gamechangerusmc 9 ай бұрын
after watching both segments I have never been so proud to earn the title United States Marine !
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching 🙏🏼 and SF brother 🤙🏼
@pattrickhumphreys2257
@pattrickhumphreys2257 4 ай бұрын
The part where he is describing the Gunny's walk with the head bob, all I could think of was Ace Ventura. Or maybe its the shirt and head bob together. To funny!
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 4 ай бұрын
🤣😂🤣
@joeschmidt664
@joeschmidt664 Жыл бұрын
So much respect for this man. From the grandson of a ww2 Marine vet I'm forever grateful for your service
@emilianozapataa4184
@emilianozapataa4184 Жыл бұрын
This dude a living legend ❤️ Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
@bluedog101c
@bluedog101c Жыл бұрын
We need a Recruit Resper Sit down.
@Oldsaintnick1980
@Oldsaintnick1980 6 ай бұрын
😂
@jhgandy2653
@jhgandy2653 5 ай бұрын
Yessss Resper Yessss !!! In my best SGM Parkes voice
@AnimalR6
@AnimalR6 5 ай бұрын
Find Resper !
@ArkansasBassMan
@ArkansasBassMan Жыл бұрын
This dude is sick AF. In a good and wholesome way.
@bobaganooshy
@bobaganooshy Жыл бұрын
That is crazy. He was in boot camp during 9/11 and terminal leave during the withdrawal
@billthompson5721
@billthompson5721 Жыл бұрын
Parkes is the epitome of a Marine. Great interviews and stories. Semper Fi
@nexpro6118
@nexpro6118 10 ай бұрын
My Senior Drill Instructor in Marine boot(started June of 2004) my platoon recruit class was going to be his last recruit platoon before he went back to the fleet. He wanted us(our platoon) to make honor platoon for him....well....we made honor platoon for him. He was so thankful and actually thanked us all for giving him that gift. Last night in boot, since we won honor platoon for him, we all got to watch movies and eat candy all night. It was great!! 1stSgt Randall(this amazing Marine in this video) reminds me of my Senior Drill Instructor.
@fubuwarrior047
@fubuwarrior047 8 ай бұрын
You can tell this man was a great leader in the military. I had a nco like this man in the Army and he is currently going to the Sergeant Major academy, I will say its leaders like this that not only make an impression on your military career but your life.
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 8 ай бұрын
Yesss, these men here change your life for the better brother. 💯🤙🏼
@malibumart1644
@malibumart1644 Жыл бұрын
This dudes energy and charisma is awesome 🤣🙏🏻
@lalalu1275
@lalalu1275 5 ай бұрын
Mr Parkes. Thank you so much for sharing your stories. I am the Mom of a 20yo recruit who has been at MCRD SD for two weeks. (0321) I had six days to metabolize my son’s decision to join the military and understand his MOS. I knew very little about military life before a couple weeks ago. I am learning! 😮 The Urban Valor videos have been teaching me much about what our Marines go through and the meaningful lessons their journey brings. My son has led me down a new path! The more I learn the more I am humbled. I thank you and your family with all of my heart for your choice to defend our nation.
@larrrywells7932
@larrrywells7932 3 ай бұрын
God bless your son and your family. Thank you for your service, ma'am.
@teresamartin8344
@teresamartin8344 2 ай бұрын
Randall Parks, I'm deeply grateful for you and to you ❤️ Thank you for helping your interpreter and his loved ones. Please extend my deepest gratitude to him for helping us.
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 2 ай бұрын
Appreciate your words 🤙🏼
@mikeprince6045
@mikeprince6045 Жыл бұрын
Love this guy… hes what a real Marine is all about… God and country and all about humanity…. Tough and a full heart… this 1970s Marine is proud to know you are part of the Best… USMC
@Diddley-js6lf
@Diddley-js6lf 7 ай бұрын
A Great American Man. My Father Inlaw was a Marine who to the day he passed aways from Cancer. He Carried His Marine Mentality throughout his Whole Life. Down to His Shoe Laces, Socks, Not to Mention His Actions. I love and Miss Him Terribly Bad, He Was My Best Friend and Confident so I could vent and talk about the 23 Years of Firefighting History that involved way too much Death. After a Bad Situation he and I would be together and I could talk to Him about anything. He was Never A Judge just an Ear for Me to Let Out My Pain So To Speak.
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 7 ай бұрын
My condolences brother 🙏🏼🕊️ and much respect to your father in law who served this country with us 🫡🇺🇸 even though he isn’t here physically you keep him alive by remembering him and telling others about him. Thanks for sharing that with us brother 🙏🏼
@deanoboland
@deanoboland 4 ай бұрын
Outstanding
@manuelgonzalez1652
@manuelgonzalez1652 Жыл бұрын
It’s guys like Parkes that make me proud to be an American. Thank you!
@andrewlightbody4221
@andrewlightbody4221 9 ай бұрын
You're a good man Randall. From one vet to another.
@donaldperrotta8514
@donaldperrotta8514 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for your loyalty and service ! God Bless America 🇺🇸 !!!
@venomdogxyz7685
@venomdogxyz7685 10 ай бұрын
Amazing storyteller and he's really genuinely funny.
@kCI251
@kCI251 Жыл бұрын
That story at the end, you deserve at minimum a Humanitarian award.
@maroufhossaini953
@maroufhossaini953 Жыл бұрын
Yes brother! We never forget that sacrifices wich your guys are did to us Bro your the hero Ones again Thank you 🙏
@wonderwonder6880
@wonderwonder6880 6 ай бұрын
Randell Parks.... I Thank You from my Soul....
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 6 ай бұрын
🫡 Appreciate it brother 👊🏼🇺🇸🤙🏼
@alexhamid8157
@alexhamid8157 Жыл бұрын
Thank u for your service, i was an Afghan American sergeant in US Army, so many juicy war stories OMG
@Domingjm2
@Domingjm2 10 ай бұрын
This dude is hysterical!
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 10 ай бұрын
😂💯🤙
@melvinmartin9295
@melvinmartin9295 Жыл бұрын
This is a bad ass guy. Love the vibe, stories, energy. I know that Afgh family is very grateful to have met him
@NigelRedding
@NigelRedding Жыл бұрын
He went to the absolute fullest potential he could have to help others in need when they were at their worst times in life. More pain and suffering than most all of us Americans could ever fathom. Glad I stuck around to the end of this video to hear about how he helped his interpreter and his family escape that horrendous environment. He seems like such an amazing man, and I would love to personally shake his hand to thank him for his selfless service. He truly is a hero, and I wish I knew more people like him in my personal life.
@woodysrinker
@woodysrinker 10 ай бұрын
One tremendous Marine!
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 10 ай бұрын
💯👊
@g-man2228
@g-man2228 10 ай бұрын
One of your best interviews and one of my favorite interviewees…👊🏻🇺🇸
@tnd9054
@tnd9054 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for everything you’ve done Randall…especially for Marouf and his fam. You’re one solid ass quality dude and I love your energy. Cheers!
@jerelsalazar7959
@jerelsalazar7959 Жыл бұрын
Solid, genuine, a man's man. I can see your soul, and you are great. Thank you
@dwrod24
@dwrod24 9 ай бұрын
I’m here from the first interview!! This dude is awesome
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 9 ай бұрын
I couldn’t agree with you more. And thank you for listening to our Vets tell their story. 🤙🏼
@DonaldMeyers-v8c
@DonaldMeyers-v8c 7 ай бұрын
Same
@NorthwestBronco
@NorthwestBronco 11 ай бұрын
This guy is a great story teller. Had me laughing throughout the entire video!
@seanfrost9620
@seanfrost9620 Жыл бұрын
This is the absolute BEST drill instructor, I had one damn near identical with his games. He had notes (allegedly) and every day you'd hear, "Recruit _________, training day 34 you scratched your nose in formation, get on my quarterdeck!" Or some other random infraction to get smoked for stemming back to day 1 and lasted until graduation. SSgt Windle and all my instructors live rent free in my head and will forever lol.
@yakovlevusa
@yakovlevusa 3 ай бұрын
The best people you meet in life are the ones who don’t look for easy duty. God bless! Thank you for making videos like this. It’s a ray of light in the dark, lazy and entitled world.
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 3 ай бұрын
Appreciate you watching 🤙🏼
@tignorjt
@tignorjt Ай бұрын
I was in the Navy, and became an instructor for a joint command. I absolutely loved working with former DI's. They were hard charging SOB's!!! So glad you were able to get some of our brothers, and sisters, out of Afghanistan... You are the man!
@scottmorrow3702
@scottmorrow3702 8 ай бұрын
Awesome guy ! It's as if Jeff Spicoli had become a Marine. Thank you for your service!
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your support and for watching brother 🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼
@scottmorrow3702
@scottmorrow3702 8 ай бұрын
@@UrbanValorTV Love this channel ! Spend hours binge watching when I can. Keep up the amazing content
@MidWestSportsTalk
@MidWestSportsTalk 10 ай бұрын
This man is a hero !!! If he wrote a book, I'd buy it.. Hell of a storyteller.
@sonichuizcool7445
@sonichuizcool7445 11 ай бұрын
I was army. But everything this guy has said especially in regards to basic training is spot on. I remember my drill sergeant his name was SSG Vincent Wilson. First time I ever hated someone yet equally loved and respected them. Looking back on all that happened i laugh. There were so many times that sucked being in but looking back on I cry in laughter. I can still hear his voice to this day 26 years later. The man beat me. He savagely broke me down into a primordial ooze and rebuilt me into his spitting image. PT was my issue specifically the run. Never had run before... Kept failing the run portion of PT tests. It got to the point the important either you graduate or wash back phase came. I remember it freezing and starting to snow. He came up to told me to strip down to my shorts and shirt. Off I go. That run I was so scared. I ran as fast as I could. Last lap, last turn last lap I started projectile vomiting. I could stop. I was so scared of not passing I stopped trying to turn my head into the grass and just ran with puke going everywhere. You know what I made it. As soon as I crossed the finish he runs up on me and screams at me that I made it and to not stop moving and to walk fast to get my heart rate down. I still remember our last inspection before graduation as I stood there at attention and he looked me dead in my eyes and spoke to me for the last time. He literally in the short time we were there did more for me than my parents ever could have. He set me up for how to win. I will never forget him. Ever.
@B-U-C-K-S-H-O-T
@B-U-C-K-S-H-O-T Жыл бұрын
We have a birthday coming up Brother, love this episode. Happy birthday RP. S/F
@lloydmixsr.9764
@lloydmixsr.9764 11 ай бұрын
One of the most interesting and inspiring stories, humorous, but the best is getting your interpreter out of Afghanistan, all the hoops you had to jump through. Awesome story!!
@eav2769
@eav2769 Жыл бұрын
As a San Diegan Army Vet, I feel so proud to hear this story. I just hit my 21 yr mark and soon I will hang my 👢 as well, hearing this Marine tell his experience towards the end of his Great Career brought me to tears. God Bless this Marine and His Family
@dronereviewman9580
@dronereviewman9580 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service! much love from Cleveland Ohio!
@didierlegall2184
@didierlegall2184 10 ай бұрын
Amazing stories, amazing human being 👊🏻
@MarLo_Dog_Vlogs
@MarLo_Dog_Vlogs Жыл бұрын
Fn love this dude man thank you for your service Sarge!!!🫡
@motorman512
@motorman512 8 ай бұрын
What a great American! I came to the channel after seeing Randall in some of the shorts. I listened to both interviews tonight! Thank you Randall !!! From one Vet to another!!
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 8 ай бұрын
Appreciate that brother and thanks for serving with us 🫡🇺🇸
@8ball1975
@8ball1975 Жыл бұрын
This guy right here, I could just sit and listen to him tell stories. What a legend, full of energy.
@CaptainRon76
@CaptainRon76 Жыл бұрын
So many awesome quotes from this guy..."hell yeah!"
@HesperiaKid
@HesperiaKid Жыл бұрын
That was the most incredible episode yet. I’m exhausted and all I did was watch. So intense. This podcast is the absolute best thing going right now. Especially cool with a lot of these guys being from the IE and SoCal.
@zacharyfindlay-maddox171
@zacharyfindlay-maddox171 Жыл бұрын
Man I was glued to my seat for this! So happy he was able to help save those people! Semper Fi!
@gregstacia
@gregstacia 11 ай бұрын
Semper Fi you Great Marine.
@calvinzheng6087
@calvinzheng6087 10 ай бұрын
I love this guy, real great story teller with some funny stories 😂
@jeremywitt7530
@jeremywitt7530 10 ай бұрын
Good story 1st Sgt appreciate your service and dedication to our country. I served from 1997-2001 with 2nd Battalion 4th Marines with my Identical twin brother. He ended up serving for 15 yrs and got out as a Gunny. You would have definitely be someone we’d hangout with and have a close relationship with. Hope your retirement is going good…take care Marine and thank you again for sharing your story!! Oh I forgot to tell you in boot camp at MCRD in Lethal Lima we were both guides of our platoons. Me 3007 and Jason 3004
@Seth53376
@Seth53376 Жыл бұрын
I could listen to this dude tell stories all day! Semper Fi 1st Sgt
@christophermac1797
@christophermac1797 10 ай бұрын
Please bring this guy back!!!
@HamSlicer
@HamSlicer 10 ай бұрын
I found your channel with a short of the First Sergeant. Shared it with a friend, who retired a few years ago. CWO3, from Pendleton. My friend knew the First Sergeant. He said the First Sergeant was not only a Bad A** Some B*tch , but a great Marine. High Praise Sir. I know you don’t need my approval. But I still would like to Thank you. For keeping my Family and I safe. God Bless.
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing the video with your friend. It's awesome to hear such high praise from those who have served and I totally agree with your friend. Your support and appreciation mean a lot. God bless you and your family as well.
@TxMedic
@TxMedic 11 ай бұрын
That pressure is why drill instructors have such high burn out. I could listen to your stories all day.
@DonaldMeyers-v8c
@DonaldMeyers-v8c 7 ай бұрын
Man watching them at 110 mph for all those hours a day, man I can imagine
@jjw9798
@jjw9798 Жыл бұрын
This dude is beyond awesome, you can tell he is living life to the fullest and enjoying every second of his time on earth. Just from the stories he tell and the way he speaks he draws you in and has you wanting more, so to say the least hope he finds his way back on if soon has his own channel. Thank you UV for bring some of the most amazing individual and their stories to light. May this channel have a place on YT for some time to come.
@yepisaidit100x
@yepisaidit100x Жыл бұрын
Man I am more teared up about this!!!! Whoooo I miss being around people like this who “get it” ! When we were pulled out we definitely left more than equipment behind. We left way too many who had risked their lives along with ours to take this opportunity to make Afghanistan a better place for everyone. Thank you for your service Randall, thank you for allowing this interview. Thank you for helping all veterans remember why we serve.
@mikeprince6045
@mikeprince6045 Жыл бұрын
Well said brother….100 percent on point
@buddyyoung2424
@buddyyoung2424 10 ай бұрын
Was born at MCRD San Diego as a Marine brat and we eventually ended up in my teens at MCRD Parris Island. Didn’t sign up myself (felt I’d served my 20!). But have the utmost respect for men like you who served. Dad was in for 32 years, 20 enlisted. 12 as an officer. Retired as a Major. Younger brother started as a very proud Marine and retired as an E9 in the Air Force. Truly appreciate your service (And theirs). Agree Parris Island kinda sucks but I wouldn’t trade that time for anything. Met some of the most amazing people I’ve ever known as a brat living in base housing with the DI’s from PI and their families!!! Happy you’re living your best life.
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 10 ай бұрын
🙏
@jimsharp5044
@jimsharp5044 11 ай бұрын
Love his stories. SFMF!!
@phettywappharmaceuticalsll8842
@phettywappharmaceuticalsll8842 Жыл бұрын
YES! You read our mind bringing him back semper fi
@carlgregory5219
@carlgregory5219 Жыл бұрын
A real human right there !! Wow !! Powerful share !! Thank you !! 🙏🏽
@davidmcgahan5328
@davidmcgahan5328 10 ай бұрын
You are so awesome for finding a way to save that whole family. God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service.
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 10 ай бұрын
🙏
@viccram70
@viccram70 Жыл бұрын
Love Randall is a good dude and I would love to have a beer with him. Thank him for his service and thanks for having him on.
@GirliegirlJersey
@GirliegirlJersey Жыл бұрын
God bless you Sgt Randall and USMC and all our translators. 👍🙏📿🇺🇲
@mugshotmarley
@mugshotmarley Жыл бұрын
Its first sergeant Parkes, my friend. Calling a first sergeant just sergeant while earn you a nice ass chewing.
@Playmaker10472
@Playmaker10472 10 ай бұрын
This guy inspires me to join the military and become a great soldier & leader giving Captain America vibes fr I hope he gets more interviews in 2024! 🙏🏽
@nexpro6118
@nexpro6118 10 ай бұрын
My Senior Drill Instructor in Marine boot(started June of 2004) my platoon recruit class was going to be his last recruit platoon before he went back to the fleet. He wanted us(our platoon) to make honor platoon for him....well....we made honor platoon for him. He was so thankful and actually thanked us all for giving him that gift. Last night in boot, since we won honor platoon for him, we all got to watch movies and eat candy all night. It was great!! 1stSgt Randall(this amazing Marine in this video) reminds me of my Senior Drill Instructor.
@ddpalmer2010
@ddpalmer2010 11 ай бұрын
Awesome story, Devil Dog! Great video, Semper Fi, Brother! Made my day! Starting with memories of Parris Island and finishing with rescuing your friend. And, man, I miss SanDiego! Blessings from an old Marine in Maine.
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 11 ай бұрын
🙏 Semper Fi Brother
@creaturesofqueens
@creaturesofqueens Жыл бұрын
Randall Parkes and those smiling pearly whites returns! If anyone didn’t listen to his previous interview you have some homework to do! Welcome back top! Great to see you! Never thought you were that gunny, but we all saw that smile, heard that laugh and know how you enjoyed sadistically smoking those recruits. What goes around comes around. It’s just part of the process of building the next generation. Twenty years later they make for some knee slapper quality memories. Looking like a badass at 4:49. Side note, didn’t realize Pedro Pascal worked for the agency back then. Any way to help First Sgt. Parkes help that Afghan family?
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV 11 ай бұрын
Here is his YT channel @rsparkes01 his IG instagram.com/randall_in_sandiego/# If you want to contact him. Thank you :)
@timshull59
@timshull59 11 ай бұрын
Great vids throughly enjoyed them!
@harrybrewer2514
@harrybrewer2514 Жыл бұрын
That's amazing, Randall, you are an outstanding Marine, and a great man
@jamesgranderson2890
@jamesgranderson2890 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you on here again. Keep smiling!
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