Navy SEAL Joins French Foreign Legion After Jail & Being Homeless

Taylor Cavanaugh's life is a rollercoaster of highs and lows that would put most action movies to shame. This San Diego kid dreamed of becoming a Navy SEAL from age seven, but his path was far from straightforward. Despite multiple arrests, fights with police, and faced several years in prison!
Taylor somehow made it into the elite SEALs. But the drama didn't stop there. After getting kicked out for steroid use, he hit rock bottom, living in his car. In a twist no one saw coming, Taylor then became the first - and so far only - former Navy SEAL to enlist in the French Foreign Legion.
This week's Urban Valor episode pulls no punches, diving into Taylor's wild ride from troublemaker to elite warrior to homeless vet, and finally to a groundbreaking role in another legendary fighting force. It's a raw, real-life tale of grit, mistakes, and unexpected comebacks that you won't want to miss.
Video Chapters:
00:38 Early Life
29:38 Learning to Be A Seal
36:16 Fortune & Misfortune
54:00 New Beginnings
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[@bobee1284]

I appreciate you letting these men and women tell their stories. Heartache, triumph, tragedy and all the scars. Phenomenal job and Taylor’s will and mentality to keep pushing is inspiring.

[@A55Hol3_Actual]

Can you guys please start putting chapters in for us? It's a newer option now and is great so we can choose what chapters we want to listen to.

[@JamesRusten-d6b]

I really enjoyed your story. Thank you for putting this out. It inspires me. Now I'm thinking about sharing my story. I wish you the very best in your future endeavors.

[@Bob-zs3ro]

I'm x military, I'm not hard core like you, but, I get your Message, I Self Sabotaged myself I'm Almost sixty, So thank you for putting yourself out there, and being a Light for Fuck ups.

[@herbhungry7565]

I'm bpd myself and this guy really seems like he may be as well

[@jedprice9122]

"You cannot get healthy in the same place that makes you sick"..wow, words to live by. Keep it up.

[@UrbanValorTV]

Facts brother 💯 and thanks for watching

[@GrumpyOldBear]

This hits me deep...

[@NBC_7]

I got to the part of the video when he says that, almost exactly at the time I saw your comment. 😮🤯

[@randobad]

Change your environment.

[@docholidayoutlaws104]

Exactly , especially if one is a man who has experience some sort of mental trauma then it’s off to the races being exactly how We won the Wild Wild West , loll!!!! So moral of the story is the fact that people need to learn to handle Mental trauma that comes in every form way or shape , very true !

[@modernmountaineer]

"Action alleviates anxiety"...probably one of the most useful, powerful, and profound statements I've ever heard.

[@UrbanValorTV]

Facts 💯

[@dicksdaughter2274]

For sure!

[@radupopa1119]

That right there is jail talking workout do not thing about it just get tired …no stress

[@hotstepper887]

@@UrbanValorTV Good job, now get him packed up, and sent to Ukraine, they need a few more mugs.

[@Dazza19746]

That stood out to me! I want to learn it, understand it and teach it to my daughter!

[@beatonthedonis]

My cousin did 30 years in the legion. Disappeared when he was 19, the French embassy wouldn't tell his parents anything, then sent them a postcard from Corsica after six months. Travelled around the world, became an instructor, ended up being busted from sergeant to corporal for sleeping with his CO's wife. Now retired in the French countryside on a full pension.

[@stefanhorlacher1583]

respect LPN

[@liberty4all885]

Now that’s badass

[@tulta3631]

Did he retire with the CO's wife or did that not pan out? 😁

[@Magaeatsboogers]

No he didnt.

[@Sasquatchmedic]

@@Magaeatsboogers Exacly, bunch of bs, If he did, 30 years and down to corporal, LOL

[@CuttySobz]

This is the first interview video in YEARS that I actually sat all the way through THE FIRST TIME.

[@khaledb6580]

he's real

[@macmanmanny3983]

You mean that the other interviews were no good? Or that you now can ...focus longer than before? ( i know.. .. a passive agressive way of asking the rhetorical question: :Maybe it is you who changed? " But I can;t come up with a non douchebag way of saying it. ) What I should have said is: "Dude... that tells us more about you, than about the Interviews." .... and hope you're not made of glass.

[@CuttySobz]

@@macmanmanny3983 are you off your meds bro? It's really not that deep..

[@CuttySobz]

@@macmanmanny3983 I wasn't speaking specifically about this channels videos. I meant that I often don't have the time to watch entire interviews but this one had me glued to the screen all the way through. Take it however you want man.

[@aaronarce9193]

Same

[@Smoovesquid]

Favorite quote so far,”if you feel like it’s the happiest you’ve ever been, be very careful.”

[@UrbanValorTV]

🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

[@Smoovesquid]

@@UrbanValorTV in my experience this advice is very applicable here= 🍑 🍑 🍺 🍹 🥤 🤩 Heed my imogees, young men. Heed them well.

[@Nydusurmainus]

The amount he got away with before he was held accountable in the seals was insane, just goes to show.

[@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe]

People with those skills are difficult to find

[@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe]

Not to mention the amount of money invested in him in training

[@KCYO0311]

Taylor might have messed up some stuff, but he’s a wealth of knowledge. Nobody is better suited to teach than someone who’s tried and failed and tried and failed and is still standing on their feet.

[@jordanbarrett8238]

This dude has 4 life times worth the stories this whole interview left me speechless with my jaw to the floor the whole time God definitely had his hand on him heavy through this all! 😂 glad he’s here to share his story you can take so much from this message God bless !

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thanks for listening 🙏🏼

[@justin-tv3pc]

lol this guy believes in god.

[@kewrock]

This guy's his own worst enemy. I listened to the whole thing. I get the impression he's learned nothing. He's young and his drama is far from over.

[@Suger5zero]

The dude both makes me feel inspired and thankful that My parents protected me from some of the struggles he had.

[@Lookingback-lg9ct]

That is a very mature attitude.

[@Oldsmobile69]

He's like the guy in the "I used to be a piece of shit" sketch.

[@Lookingback-lg9ct]

@@Oldsmobile69 You just don't quit do you ? What sketch is that? I cannot relate to your analogy after seeing this video. Tell us all about yourself.

[@ezdante41]

"You're either an asset or a liability" That one hit hard. I'll never forget it again! Incredible story and so inspirational!

[@reallyhappenings5597]

It's true enough, but shallow. You are first and foremost a human being.

[@frankcarden4709]

You gotta bring value to the group,whether it's family work or neighbourhood, show your worth.

[@jamiecole2096]

The man is a gifted communicator/storyteller. It’s such a shame he was missing a rudder for direction.

[@malcombe7001]

I don't know why, but I read your comment and felt like I had to share a piece of art with you. Listen to Hi Ren, Ren, you'll enjoy it.

[@Pete-gx4fz]

Not a shame...the missing rudder is where all the stories came from.

[@charleskilen56]

I’ve listened to every single interview Taylor has done. He pretty much says the same stuff every time, but I always get something different out of each interview. I can relate a lot, and his motivational speaking has gotten me through some really rough times recently. Thank you, Taylor. Keep fighting the good fight.

[@jn8601]

Drugs and alcohol have been this dudes down fall everytime. He stays sober he will accomplish anything he puts his mind to

[@Ring0--]

Quickest method to get demoted or kicked from the US military.

[@KahinAhmed72]

Moral of the story: Avoid drugs and alcohol, they’re overrated.

[@christopher2206]

Same for every man who handles himself. No outlet in this world.

[@aphysique]

@@KahinAhmed72 Real tlk!!

[@GavTatu]

its a shame people have to do over do it, and lose any enjoyment from it.

[@hl6860]

this dude is the living personification of chaotic energy lmao

[@tcavofficial]

Incorrect. I'm centered, calm, and clear AF. Passion isn't chaotic. Fire is focused.

[@martinwagnerproductions]

@@tcavofficial damn, he actually responded. Dope.

[@martinwagnerproductions]

@@tcavofficial watching through, I went to Camp Atterbury for a joint tasker with the Army (I was USAF) were the prisoners still serving food in the chowhall? Lmao

[@nighttailglizzy6339]

@@tcavofficial no you seem like a solid cat. Definitely enjoyed listening to your story. I would have loved to make it to the Marines but I got into a lot of trouble with the law. Definitely some similarities.

[@nitronitro1274]

I am a combat vet Army. This dude is legit, the thing he has done in life is well over an average person living 3 life times man. We all have different experiences etc. but this dude knows his shit, he has a lot of valuable information. He is honest and tells it how it is. Men like this are the dudes that walk into a bar if they do go to a bar and all the guys just stare. They can tell and feel the energy of a real mother fucker. Even their woman will want to talk to him. It’s facts. I have experienced it myself many times. The difference between men like him and I and others is we would never capitalize on that shit. Real, humble, and tell It like it is.

[@Supajack831]

Man, Sept 11, 2014 was the day I came home from my last combat tour in Afghanistan, 3 weeks later I was in jail for DUI and Assault charges on the night of my units’ military ball in celebration of our successes in combat. Celebrations like you said, are the moments we self-sabotage. Thanks to God-Almighty and senior leaders who looked out for me the Army didn’t kick me out and I’m retiring in a few months.

[@crashdumbie765]

Came home in 2013 and got a dui, shit was all just self sabotage

[@hardymarton2798]

Good luck at home Sir. You have to win that battle too. Thanks for your service from Hungary.

[@blackbeardSCBC]

Thanks for your service. The central coast appreciates your service.

[@Wiseblood2012]

This guy has the energy and focus of a housefly trying to get through a pane of glass.

[@ac7563]

Most underrated analogy in this comment section

[@Charlie-ds4yd]

Lol

[@bobee1284]

An unbelievable dude. No matter what he got himself into or what was put on him he just kept going. Really inspiring mentality and will to keep moving.

[@tcavofficial]

WE STAY PRESSIN‼️👊🏼

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@radesaul]

Is animated and I feel like I'm supposed to like them but every time he does something stupid I say man what a f****** douchebag

[@bookreaderson]

He’s the only one that I feel is honest about his past failures. I would only join his motivation online group/program

[@bobee1284]

@@bookreaderson it’s so refreshing. The mystique and folklore about these guys makes some people forget that they are in fact human and fuck up. Great dude.

[@darthorion2002]

Jesus Christ, He is so fucking crazy and awesome at the same time. I admire his honesty. I’m glad he pushed through all the hardships. Pure definition of persevere through adversity. I wish more people like him had integrity to this magnitude.

[@tcavofficial]

Appreciate your time here bro👊🏼

[@tcavofficial]

👊🏼🤙🏼

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate it brother 🤙🏼

[@Lucho0335]

❤

[@FA18_Driver]

Why do you have to use the Lord’s name like that?

[@paulcoleman3984]

I’m only a few minutes in and I’m loving this dudes energy and self deprecation

[@Joshmo1234]

I'm 34 and have been contemplating joing the legion. Prior marine, similar trials and tribulations as this man. I've been out the loop so long tho and may not pass medical. I want that confidence back again, something to strive for. I'll keep contemplating, still got 5 years till I'm really too old. Keep inspiring dudes dude.

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thanks brother, keep us posted on your journey 🤙🏼

[@Joshmo1234]

@@UrbanValorTV Will do, thank you as well

[@user-er5rr1gb6t]

do you think this even possible after 35

[@drjones762]

Age is all in your mind. You can do it if you want it bad enough. 34 is still young!!!

[@paulkuras18]

You’re already too old I think 30 is the cut off

[@joshuanedzweckas9668]

Bro I went in the legion 2016. Yes running, yes humility pie, yes being in your 30s with a bunch of 18 russophone. I was living in my car in VA and I said screw it and went to the legion

[@jefflehoux9619]

How was your time in the Legion?

[@anthonycotterill5616]

I’m planning on going in march, long time away but I wanna make sure I can make it

[@iznogood3147]

But you probably actually finished the whole 5 years?

[@AITCHESSPEE]

I was in a legion cosplay group and I got fucking groped

[@MrDomo66]

Et appris le Français. Cool man👍

[@xtop23]

Thanks for that energy dude. Couldn’t turn it off. Felt it. Respect.

[@AGMI9]

"took vacation to go to jail" had me rolling, awesome story man

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@bob-zi1eb]

You respect someone who is a drug dealer?

[@Bizagro]

Yup had to do that myself too. I played hard, but also had an indomitable respect for work.

[@AGMI9]

@@bob-zi1eb who said anything about respect I dont even know the guy, but that line is funny

[@theariesexperiment4642]

Honestly,..... these chaotic personality types are the very ones the US military adore. They're typically single, insanely motivated, focused, and blindly loyal. They make great war fighters. What can I say.

[@UrbanValorTV]

Facts 💯🤙🏼

[@user-jy6lb9yw7o]

@@UrbanValorTV

[@mrdynamic8678]

But end up homeless, alcoholic or substance abuser because nothing to focus on This type of personality need goals and tasks

[@TeamValkyrie2023]

But we make terrible civilians. Culture shock getting out of military is rough. We go from "it's all about the team" to "look out for yourself because no one else is going to"

[@lordcommander3224]

He needed a role model growing up.

[@jeremybr2020]

If he hasn't done it already, this guy is a serious TED Talk waiting to happen. He should be doing motivational speaking all over the world. His story is straight up crazy. A literal roller coaster of emotions and experiences.

[@Davefacestation]

Is it really motivating to see someone screw up their life so much, so willingly and so often?

[@MichaelLawrencem3]

Nothing motivating about a train wreck.

[@kristianjerman420]

@@MichaelLawrencem3You’d be surprised. Sometimes the best advice comes from someone who did the opposite.

[@jeremybr2020]

@@Davefacestation Yes it is. It's literally a foundation of motivation. It's falling down, and finding something inside you to get back on your feet again. The man in this video is the exception. Because very few people could screw up that many times, and still manage to come out in the end, not just with their sanity, but come out still make something of themselves that they can be proud of. How is that not motivating? And if that's a train wreck, MichaelLawrencem3, then I don't know what to tell you.

[@grammar_shark]

He needs a solid ten years of not screwing up and hitting bottom again before he should be an inspiration to anyone.

[@A_G420]

I've watched tons of his videos. The guy has made some mistakes, owns up, made changes, pushes forward. So much respect & I think many can learn & better themselves from listening to his stories. Mad respect. Nobody is perfect or even slightly good when it comes down to it

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate your words brother 🤙🏼

[@franklineadede8119]

This lad is proof that a human brain can achieve anything provided that motivation and mentality is an excuse.

[@Cyd98]

It’s true, try it

[@rikverlinden1169]

And be patient at all time

[@CALISPEC1]

This dude had so many “it was at that moment” moments, absolutely wild

[@hwarrior08guey85]

100% coming back to this when needed

[@user-si1ov4ug3t]

Nobody is perfect and a majority of us survivors of life have done stupid shit, but I personally Thank you for being human and serving our country.

[@Astronaut_E]

I’m glad to see TCAV gets an interview on here, I’ve been watching him for a while and I really relate to him in a lot of ways, and he’s an inspiration for me to try special operations

[@tcavofficial]

Appreciate your support👊🏼🐉

[@GreatOldOneGaming]

@@tcavofficialbro you are awesome AF. Marine myself , I respect your drive and motivation. good luck in future endeavors.

[@williambradford352]

You are one tough guy! You exemplify the true meaning of being a survivor all day and every day. I enjoyed hearing about your journey in life. Best wishes!

[@UrbanValorTV]

🙏🏼

[@Abefroman-lq3md]

No he is not! Bar fighting and drug taking is not tough! It’s fucking stupid.

[@codygroening6282]

Thanks man I really needed to hear that last 10 mins

[@Yes-Gi-Man]

Open, Raw, unfiltered, and honest....thank you for sharing your story...amazing

[@tankguy1981]

That was a really inspirational interview, the message definitely hit home for me, thank you Taylor.

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

[@nicholascushing9193]

This guy is frigging savage man

[@user-gv3gx5dm1e]

Glad your still here, brother!

[@mnpd3]

I was a regular Army officer in my youth who after being commissioned first in my class, sought out all the hell courses that the Army offered... anything for that next patch or tab. Looking back and thinking about it I've come to believe that the process doesn't produced better soldiers because it doesn't measure one's ability to perform military duties. What's measured is what this guy says - how much torture and fear the individual is willing to endure to satisfy his desire for self-proof and recognition. I even came to suspect that it's often the most flawed and insecure individuals who make it to graduation.

[@gorecomplex]

love this dudes story. He seems so genuine. He has a great youtube page as well

[@snackette]

He's the most Navy Seal I've ever seen. I'm here for it brother.

[@dylandabz]

Ive seen this interview twice now. I love listening to this seal speak. He has the facts!!

[@UrbanValorTV]

💯🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

[@Chintzytrigger]

Man, so much to unpack here. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to share this knowledge, TCav. As a Marine veteran approaching 40, trying to recover from spine surgeries/multiple procedures over the past 3 years, I'm in the fight for my life. I want to be that hardcore dude, not for anyone else but myself. I feel that being hard and capable is how I value myself (for better or worse). Anyway, Semper Fi, and thanks again for your time.

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate you watching brother. Sending 🙏🏼your way bro, hang in there 🤙🏼

[@TheInfantry98]

Your old grandpa

[@JuniorB.KC41]

This dude is always a good interview. Very well spoken and has a great story of redemption. Great interview UV!

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@xsixinfantryx]

I thought about joining the legion. I signed up 6 months after 9/11, was in the Iraq invasion. Then my younger brother joined. Went with us on our second tour Iraq. He got killed by a suicide bomber while in guard duty in Baghdad. I didn't reenlist after that. Got my honorable discharge, went home. Got on drugs. Drinking. Getting in trouble. I hated not being in the military. I missed it. But messed up too bad. Couldn't get back in. Thought about joining the legion. Kept self-destructing. Then i wasn't in good enough shape. I kept getting worse. And it just never happened. Still, as i write this, im 45 now. All that goes through my head is combat. I hate being a civilian. I suck at it lol. I finally got my 100% from the VA. Got married. And taking it day by day.

[@jedprice9122]

Took me at least 20 yrs to come around after a three year tour of Belfast. I'm 62 now. It takes time my friend and I feel for you. Understand that you have more friends and support than you realize. Love is the engine of survival.

[@aquinas7855]

4 year Marine Corps Veteran here. Working on getting my 100% at the age of 33

[@freebird1ification]

dont worry when the shtf they will be begging you to join up

[@kevinstroup]

Let go of the past. You cannot change the past. You ONLY have NOW and TOMORROW. Start looking forward and change yourself.

[@victorcastro3351]

Rest in Peace to your brother and that you both for your service and sacrifice

[@gabrielpastor9692]

Thanks for this bro

[@JamesEnTennessee]

Powerful! Thanks for sharing!

[@TyAndras]

There is definitely a fine line between chaos and brilliance. It’s the different sides of the same coin. What a great share!

[@markrutkowski267]

This is exactly what i needed to listen to, at the exact time I needed it. Thank you. Had an "eventful" childhood. Ran away for my own sanity, got into bad situations, but always had God kicking me in the balls and sending someone to help pick me up and show the kindness I needed. And yes, family (and close friends) usually hold you back due to people's subconscious desires to hold people around them back to feel better about their own mess. I thought something was wrong with me after dealing with enough crap, because I found it too easy to just shut myself off from people that posed no benefit to my growth. Been in a slump lately due to previous hurt resurfacing, and letting something like that get a hold on you makes you dig yourself into a bigger hole. Started forcing myself to get productive, creating the means to get myself back on the road to my purpose. It's been a hell of a bumpy ride, but I guess it makes for some good stories to help others not make the mistakes I did.

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thanks for sharing that with us, keep your head up high and keep going. It will get better bro. 🙏🏼 Thanks for watching

[@JamesSasso]

this guy's story is crazy, and so glad he has found fulfilment and pushed through the hard times! didn't realise the length of this vid but was captivated and watched it through in one go! much love bro

[@petrovsmoto1]

This was really impressive. I will be sharing this. My Dad was in the FFL, he was strict but fair. We did not get a chance to grow up soft. We learned respect, team work and a lot of discipline. I would not have changed this for the world. Peace and Success Brother!

[@BirdDawg1]

Watched every interview he has done, learned something positive every time. Thank you for sharing this, and thank you TC!

[@UrbanValorTV]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@A_G420]

Yeah, he has made some mistakes, fucked up hardcore, owns up to it all, changed, pushed forward, respect

[@davidschmutz3804]

I could follow you around all day and be motivated to do things I never thought possible. Thanks. I sat and pretty much watched this all the way through. I sent it to my son & to a friend.

[@UrbanValorTV]

That is awesome! Thank you for watching 🤙🏼

[@Der_Iago]

very inspiring. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@IceCommander1111]

I didn't even press pause as soon as I started listening. Learned so many things just in this one single video. Greatly inspired.

[@greggiroux9432]

This man is a legend. To overcome all the adversity and trials. If you’re reading this comment thank you for your service. To anyone else reading listen to his story. Truly listen. It will inspire you.

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate you watching

[@vihreelinja4743]

What? that dude is a loser who barely got accepted to the foreign legion that usually accept every kind of crazy and stupid :D

[@bob-zi1eb]

Roids.

[@Linda-it6ci]

What is clear darling man.... You NEVER GAVE UP, regardless if you were in a positive or negative vibes, space..... Keep delivering positivity to MEN, the young ones need your help, more than the rest......We, the oldies, are too old but the HEART IS WILLING YOU ON..... Blessings darling boy from Granny Linda in OZ sweetheart 😊

[@UrbanValorTV]

🙏🏼🙏🏼appreciate your words Ma’am

[@Rob-fn1kp]

but he did give up

[@Frodzon]

Well I just listened to the whole thing, and I dont think ive ever watched something this long on KZbin before. Such genuine, gripping story telling which resonates on so many levels with so many of us. Thank you.

[@matthewJensen-dt2zx]

Thanks man, needed to hear this.

[@Shamino1]

Ran away from his obligation to the USA before it was complete, broke a mans face and never paid restitution, ran away to the FFL and then ran away FROM the FFL before completing his contract- this is a man who has never finished a single thing he signed up for and has never fulfilled a single obligation he volunteered for. Yet here he is, getting lots and praise and accolades, despite failing to fulfill his oath in not one, but two countries.

[@fasillimerick7394]

I noticed that as well. He's extremely "high sensation", so any quiet moment is hellish to him. I thought this video might have been a story of lessons learned, but he was basically telling bar stories to massage his own ego.

[@Firewlkre]

This is the era of rewarding failures in life.

[@user-oc7ll9sv5r]

ooo shut up this man has proven himself 100 times more in half a life time than you and I and 99% of the rest of us have done in our lifetime .. Yes he has made some mistakes and even some more than others but he is no dif. than the rest of us when it comes to mistakes we all have done that if if you haven't made a mistake in life then you are either haven't lived or you just haven't got out of puberty yet

[@Shamino1]

@@user-oc7ll9sv5r My mistakes don't involve breaking peoples faces in drug-addled bar fights and then skipping out on the agreed upon restitution, so no, I don't make mistakes like him.

[@user-oc7ll9sv5r]

@@Shamino1 He had a bar fight that's what happened just like millions of others !! And maybe if you had one you will not be such a wuss !! he did a mistake like we all have mistakes in life !! And i am sure he did not walk into that bar think i am going to punch someone in the fact and hurt them .. i am sure the guy that got smacked did something (probably not deserved to get hurt or maybe he did who knows ) but he for sure did something not every asskicking just falls out of the sky buddy ... Maybe if you got your face smacked in your life you will be a better for it !! The man has been to hell and back and is wiser man and a better man for it today .. its called life its a journey and not always easy and nice ; but always a learning experience some ppl. just need more learning than others !!!

[@rolandrabier5984]

I am French, when I was 17 I joined the French Marines (Infanterie de Marine). After one year at boot camp I was sent to Africa for 2 years. There were also paratroopers of the French Legion (2ème REP).

[@tradewiththelogic9884]

Tomorrow I will give a shit, I swear man

[@Evrydyryder]

Boot camp for a year? Wow. 8 weeks and I was out. In a year I went to electronics school and reported to my first ship. Maybe, I'm missing something.

[@rolandrabier5984]

@@Evrydyryder It was not only bootcamp, this regiment was the training school for all the french marines, there were 4 companies that were dedicated to train soldiers. I spent 4 months basic training + 2 months training to become a corporal and the rest of the time I worked at the armoury then receiving the rookies, I taught them the basics (military salute, presenting, haircut, getting their package and march in step) prior to be sent for their 4 months in a training company.

[@xeels2708]

Maistrance ?

[@rolandrabier5984]

@@xeels2708 Maistrance is for the Navy, my son in law went through maistrance when he was a teen, now at 40 he is a Naval officer. The French Marines are much like the regular army but they were usually sent oversees. Some say they are better quality troops, but I am not sure, they have the same training. Even the French Legion has the standard french infantry training. The 2nd REP (legion paratroopers) are trained and jump at the same school (Pau) as the Army and Marines paratroopers.

[@fmagalhaes1521]

“Action alleviates anxiety.” I have to remember and borrow that. Many thanks @UrbanValorTV

[@BigC8675]

Great message! Hitting your 40's and looking around at all the debauchery, questioning things. Look inward, focus on improving and inspiring yourself. Lead by example.

[@antediluvian_seance]

Playing roller hockey after watching Mighty Ducks in the street. Say no more, brother. You are speaking my words.

[@user-ho7yd2zi8k]

Hes bettering himself, im totally all for it. Im high energy andcam judged a lot. Sucks in a way because im a really nice guy. Keep up the good work brother

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate it brother 🤙🏼

[@mgrf0925]

For some reason I can resonate with his story. "Every opportunity in the book abd I crushed it." That hits home. Thanks for sharing, sir.

[@pavman2006]

This is a solid interview of the ups and downs of a mans life. Turmoil within our own minds and the self sabotage that we experience

[@robertbolar7055]

No matter what you've been through, you can overcome anything. Talyor Cavanaugh if proof of that, thank you for sharing.

[@kenponinja1877]

Been watching TCav Tv for a while. Enjoyed this interview.

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏼

[@williamwerner7599]

This dude is a wealth of life knowledge for anyone willing to listen.

[@RyllenKriel]

What a wild ride. Thanks for the stories.

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

He'll ya....I respect the honesty ...alot of ppl would of made it look better..

[@podegenst0ner303]

Love this dude energy. Great KZbin channel

[@UrbanValorTV]

I appreciate that!

[@jerrybrush3859]

Thank you, I needed to hear this.

[@bucephulus4600]

Incredible story. Thanks for sharing Cavvo!!

[@mariosola1]

"took vacation... to go to jail". That's a real man right there.

[@Sleekflight1]

This is awesome. Great interview. Thank's Taylor, really well told, and thanks to Urban Valor for telling it 59:45 LOL

[@kl.johnny2232]

Thank u for sharing ur story. 🙏

[@JonnyBaryshnikov]

Action relieves anxiety. Beautiful man thank you for that. It's so true and your story has been fascinating and helpful to watch.

[@christopheredig1884]

Heard that story 5 times already... Still cool to hear

[@PhineastheTiger]

Yes I heard the show first from Soft white belly interview 2nd watch: Mike drop podcast and now here. Sort of reading or watching a movie 3 times and knowing who the hero villain and end of the story.

[@aphysique]

@@PhineastheTiger Right, but we are bck here listening... captivating I guess

[@PhineastheTiger]

@@aphysique Assertive commands respect and attention, gives off good energy, I like his stories very detailed and dynamic.

[@erin0001]

The Mike drop interview was top notch! All the correct questions were asked, an authentic conversation.

[@Omegawerewolfx]

Dude, how do you F up so bad in HS and college so many times? Dude never learned self control. Crazy how much he had to do, but at least he made it.

[@artemismoonbow2475]

At least he made it indeed, and made the "turn within," which again proves that he has something of value. Hopefully he'll start seeing it, really seeing it. FEAR is not about cowardice, it is a force of nature and it has driven him, as it does so many warriors, as it did me. LOVE is also a force, and of the two it is stronger, but vulnerability is the key. Framing men as liabilities or assets is catchy, but it is still a dualistic fear saturated paradigm. I wish him the best.

[@francoisdutoit6206]

Stunningly clear words. Years in the military broke me, hearing the bright side was nice ❤

[@dbenci2071]

Thanks, good message.

[@ronaldroemer2423]

We are all Living In A Prison Most of Us without a gun The World Is A Prison Without bars

[@danoization363]

positive shit thee

[@johnnyjohnson1326]

Prison Planet

[@ronaldroemer2423]

@@johnnyjohnson1326 exactly

[@1234567marks]

@@johnnyjohnson132613.8 billion years you didn’t exist, now you have a few brief years to enjoy this world, then it’s back to non existence forever, and that’s the best you can do!!! 😂, pathetic.

[@matthewsteele8448]

This guy is like one constant headshake and wtf after another but kudos to him

[@jbryant6088]

You're message is the square truth. I hope Veterans listen. I lost my leg outside the USMC. That was my humbling moment.

[@JoeyP322]

This gets summed up in one word - RESPECT

[@Ben_Harry_Pdx]

The Chinook base was Marine Corp Air Station Tustin-MCAS Tustin, and until recently had 2 huge blimp hangers and actually housed the Good Year blimp for a while. Now there’s only 1 left after a huge fire burned one of them down. The hangers are 192 feet tall, 1072 long and 292 feet wide. Absolutely huge.

[@tryptaman4315]

I don’t think people know how big 192x1000 is

[@MichaelEhline]

Recon also jumped there from UH1’s

[@HollywoodMarine0351]

Those helos were CH-46 Sea Knight’s and not Army CH-47 Chinooks.

[@CountryFenderBass]

Yup and Taylor’s restaurant was down the street filled with drunk Marines at 2AM

[@cathyvain7046]

Used to live next to Moffettt Field NAS before it was decommissioned. Blimp Hangars were Cool

[@michaelditto5469]

Been following Taylor since his first video. Lesson learned: Life has an interesting way of bringing you home…assuming you have the discipline to allow it.

[@podegenst0ner303]

Same same probably not first but subscribe to his channel after he was on a couple people shows. Great story

[@chrisbear261]

I've followed this dude since his first videos...this was the best one yet...raw and real !! Chills ....powerful.

[@coreymitchell1468]

His story seems to follow exactly the opposite path, sadly. He has tenacity, but no lasting discipline. What it looks like to me is a tendency for addictive behavior. He seems to replace one addiction with the next. Hopefully he can learn how to break the pattern and find some way to have some peace and be still. He is an example of his strength becoming his weakness.

[@DanSmith-cb5vj]

Thank you!

[@user-hq8in7wz5o]

The honesty is so awesome and inspiring. Whole vid is great

[@justinwlivingston]

“Here’s my plan: I’m gonna start my own business, be an entrepreneur, maybe apply to med school next week. I got this shit!” Taylor, you don’t even have any shoelaces right now. hahaha. The people who love us can’t help but show us their love by telling us the truth & humbling us when we need it.

[@Swordofmichael333]

Taylor is a fucking good dude, you can tell he’s lived and learned. Sharing the goods with the world now. Humble warrior

[@UrbanValorTV]

🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

[@m14butch]

So glad I found this.....

[@bjw22]

What a glorious and inspiring story. Thank you Sir!

[@mikerogers7502]

As a young man I made the huge mistake of getting a DUI. Worst mistake of my life. The judge decided to make an example of me and it ruined everything I ever worked for. The judge actually just wrote all the new super strict DUI laws in my county and I was one of his first "examples". I lost all my money, my car, my license, 3 years in prison(finally got that suspended) and all types of other shit. No one was hurt btw. I did wreck my car. Nothing serious. A bump. To make a long story short I lost my company I worked my ass off to start. I new I was joining the army since I was a kid. Me and all my friends had a date we were going to sign up because a few of us had other stuff to take care of before hand. We all did 4 years marine ROTC and trained every single day. It was our life. I got the DUI in the middle of everything with my recruiter. I got to watch all my friends leave without me. That killed me. That one mistake of getting behind the wheel caused a ripple effect that lasted for over 15 years. 10 years after I had everything worked out a sheriff shows up at my door and says they have a warrant for my arrest. Take me in and finally 3 days later they figure out what's going on. They said I failed to go to my AA classes so that nothing counted and I get the original punishment of 3 years. I did do the classes btw and even had the original paperwork but they wouldn't except it because that group no longer meets and theirs no way to prove i didn't forge it. My lawyer said he's never seen nothing like it along with everyone else I talked to. They dropped the 3 years for 1 year probation, a ton more fines, and 96 hours community service. The reason I'm telling this story is because if you're thinking about having a drink then driving somewhere you better think again. I changed radio stations and bumped something and this is what all came from it. I'm not saying this wasn't my fault btw. I take full responsibility of getting behind the wheel. Just think about what it's gonna cost you.

[@R.D.S.Productions]

You drove drunk dog. I’ve been hit head on at 50 by a DD. No sympathy

[@ripvanwincle2258]

Bloody hell mate you made one mistake in life and they gave you all that.Yeh it was wrong but who hasn't done wrong you didn't kill anybody.I wish you well for the future sir you deserve it thanks for sharing take care God bless.

[@R.D.S.Productions]

@@ripvanwincle2258 he literally wrecked his car drunk. He definitely could have and put everyone at risk. Those are dog shit critical thinking skills.

[@ripvanwincle2258]

@@R.D.S.Productions I could have flown to the moon but i didn't.Yeh bad mistake but haven't you made any?You've never been slightly over the legal limit driving honestly?You must be a perfect human being congratulations.

[@Thatkidd420TGOD]

@@R.D.S.Productionsgo protest bars and alcohol companies. 99% of people who go out, drink and drive. Sorry ya got hit by an idiot but life isn’t one size fits all.

[@morelia21701]

What an awesome story. I was only a Marine reservist but of course went to Parris Island. As hard as that was I can't even comprehend how tough SEAL training or Foreign Legion training was/is. For me - I had a stroke six years ago and got in shape immediately after. What you say about resetting is right - most of my problem was poor diet, lethargy, complacency, and choosing the path of least resistance. What a difference eating right and exercise make. I remember when I knew I was actually going to "do it" this time - I took a bite of a cookie and spit it in the trash can.

[@chrisr326]

There's a few ex Marines on YT who became Navy Seals later on , afterwards, and they said the privations of USMC infantry, being the poorest service, really prepared them for Buds. Parris Island is no joke

[@efromhb]

​@@chrisr326Former Marines. 😉🙃

[@idratherfeedturtles]

Thank You 🐢 Needed those last 10 mins BAF

[@terlh46]

So happy for you for looking ahead and helping others! It’s what we do in AA

[@detroitculture.]

My buddy Jake did the same thing and had the same personality. He was a wild dude…. He was Marine Recon then went to the Legion. Have seen nor heard from him since.

[@UrbanValorTV]

🫡 to your buddy. Hope one day you will hear from him 🤙🏼

[@detroitculture.]

@@UrbanValorTV thank you brother.