Recon Marines Endure Heavy Combat in Nauzad, Afghanistan

[@sebastiandancourt2612]

Holy fuck , i know Ryan. I met him on Derna Bridge. He gave us three basic rules: 1. Look Cool 2. dont get lost 3. If u get lost , look cool while being lost.

[@Huntingcarolinas]

🤣🤣🤣I feel like i taught you more than that!! But its a solid start!!!!!

[@ItsdaFittySimp]

​@Huntingcarolinas there you are !! How u been ?

[@neensbeens1582]

Solid advice lol

[@michelleflack-webb8442]

@@Huntingcarolinasu are one rad dude!!! Man I stumbled on you today and laughed cried rememberd shared🤘🏼🙏🏼you remind me soo much of my big (and most favorite of three🤣) brother. He passed when 5 days before I gave birth. Such a solid(crazy mf) man like yourself !!Thank you for sharing🥰

[@IraCain]

The first and most important rules of recondos

[@FeatheredDino]

There's so few Recon Marines, it's mega rare to hear their stories. A big hell yeah for interviewing Ryan.

[@rambochavarria4109]

Theirs a lot of recon marines lol I have a couple friends that are recon lol

[@emzee586]

That’s the difference between these guys, and attention seeking seals.

[@Gavin55324]

I met a recon at a coffee shop in south east Texas, bro was super humble and professional

[@CarmenClary]

They are all over. You just don't see them.

[@FeatheredDino]

@@CarmenClary There's less than 1/4 active Recon Marines than there are SEALs. So no, Recon Marines aren't all over.

[@ZaboombaFOO]

I don’t think I’ve ever been as glued to an interview covering any topic, ever… So much so, that I started this on my phone, drove to get dinner for my family and I with it on, put them to sleep and resumed on the couch. This warfighter is so genuine and real; Authenticity NEVER seen these days. He’s a HUMAN, he’s rough around the edges, he’s honest, his memory and ability to recollect details that on Marines would know is absolutely amazing. This felt like I was shooting the shit with my favorite old Master Sergeant. Thank you so much for recording this, and thank you for taking the time to sit in front of a camera and talk at length. He nailed the “senior leadership” (whatever the fuck that means) on the head 80 different ways. It’s a crying shame but the Marine Corps used to be filled with stellar Marines just like this man here, but those days are long gone and won’t return until we get our dick put into the dirt in a way that forcibly reminds us as to why studs like him and his boys are mandatory. S/F

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thanks for watching brother and for your words 🤙🏼🇺🇸🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@Huntingcarolinas]

@@ZaboombaFOO thank you brother!

[@itzjcee557]

👍👍

[@Codyboyandme]

Riveting. I got news for you, the awards system has been broken since Vietnam. Officers get the “Stars” and the peons get the NavComs and NAMs. Also, careerism has always been around but back in the day (60s and 70s) your SNCOs generally looked out for their men and took “corrective action” out behind the barracks instead of in front of an officer. But no more. I saw my grandson get promoted to Sgt and then less than a month later get thrown in the brig because some asshole didn’t do his job. He’s released a month later with “opps sorry, no charges but we’re gonna bust back to corporal. Have a nice day. “. Needless to say he didn’t re-enlist. I got other stories. Great interview Ryan. All the best with your business. It looks like a great program. Semper Fi.

[@Huntingcarolinas]

@ thank u!!!

[@jonfrisch2584]

I remember you Ryan! I'm happy to see that you're sharing your story and pressing forward. I met John Hayes (R.I.P.) in Kosovo - thank you for my reminder today. Trauma is insidious, and it's our mission to take care of ourselves!

[@daltonjohnson9278]

If I could have a beer with any of your guests, it'd be this guy

[@ItsMeUrDaad]

It's gonna turn into 14 beers

[@louismccomack9524]

@@ItsMeUrDaadgod I hope so

[@rambojones8711]

Forsure

[@datboijosh5150]

A beer out of all things

[@joshjericho9304]

Hard core… men like him should be running our military and running our country

[@frankrosetto2007]

He does seem to be running a non-profit for mental health healing for Vets, and First Responders. 10/10 just went through some of their videos and the greatness doesn't seem to stop.

[@tv19463]

Na man - he’s the type of dude that wants to be out in the field and not behind a keyboard

[@BostonsF1nest]

Jocko and Eric Prince should be running this country

[@allrequiredfields]

Well, looks like we're going to have a draft-dodger running the country soon. No fucking idea why people worship that insecure egomaniac.

[@Exxar-Kuun]

@@BostonsF1nestmight wanna touch up on the controversy surrounding jocko before you claim that. Not a hater i love jocko. But - to your point, the allegations against him, would disqualify him from running America.

[@beefsupreme5886]

A 3 hour video… and I was glued. I have never watched an interview this long, and loved it

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate you watching 🤙🏼

[@samsham8218]

This is the kinda dude you want on your team.

[@MachinedFace88ttv]

your freakin' team

[@Beefry222]

This is one of those episodes that will get a re-listen from me. Top tier work gentlemen. For all the cool sh*t and high speed training, there's no replacement for a leader that stays out ahead of his dudes not just academically, but in pure hardness. Ryan stood on his grand-dads shoulders and but our country on his back. Semper Fi Gunny. You're a real one.

[@Huntingcarolinas]

Thank you!!

[@ajsomp]

Kup is as genuine as it gets. He is a great friend and true patriot

[@Huntingcarolinas]

Thanks brother! ABY!

[@thatchairsdlcs2611]

He truly is! I met Koup in april when i went to a TAD opportunity with marine raider training centre ITC class

[@fallenx9057]

This dude needs a movie about that first deployment. Thank you for your service, you're a badass and a patriot🫡

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate it 🤙🏼

[@andyhowell8049]

This is my good friends Son and I’ve heard a few stories from his Dad I have deep respect for this young man man and the sacrifices he’s made

[@Huntingcarolinas]

@@andyhowell8049 thanks Andy!!

[@TN75-USA]

I work an assembly line for GM for 29 years now. A decade ago hard copy books went to audio books, audio books went to youtube. Im telling you, out of the 356 history books i bought & own & paid for through amazon audible, this guy'a story is better than 99% of the books i have listened to, most if not all being history & conflict. Hearing this one was exciting & he left it in the language we can all understand, something editors & publishers dont do when publishing a book. This guy & his story are kick ass real. 🇺🇲 Stories like this make the boring day on the assembly line for by fast. Heck the years go by fast.

[@luislongoria6621]

Here's my problem that I would definitely hammer home during debriefing. He called incoming fire a MLRS after walking in a minefield FOR THE 2ND TIME. You know he's never punched anyone because that's Game Over, Do Not Pass Go, No Lat move for you. The fact that he doesn't know where he is AGAIN means some junior lieutenant really wants him gone from Division. And I would be surprised if the desk Jockey in question is the same prick ROTC punk from Indoc. This guy's the kind of dude to tear up the rec room if they don't have free weights. So he hits the water bag using a trash bag and comes back shredded. The only way to bulk up is eating good chow on ship far far away from the AO. Dude should make a fine DI punking raw recruits because they don't know he's actually on his last chance

[@BtmOper22]

I could sit around a fire…drinking beverages of choose…and listen to this guy tell stories till the sun comes up! Great interview gentleman! I’ve saved and will be watching again! 🇺🇸

[@gregheath8106]

Thank you for your service, Devil Dog! I lived in Newark, NY, from '89-'96, after I got out of the Corps and married a woman from that area. Lived on Short Road, about a mile south of the canal. I used to mountain bike on the trails along the north side of the canal, and hiked the trails in the winter. I loved my time in Newark.

[@chadh3441]

Hell yes dude tells it like it is and actually gives a dam about his fellow soldiers! Thank you for your service and welcome home! These are the type of men we need more of! Cheers from the Heart of Dixie

[@skatersixer]

These story’s are addicting , I watch this while drinking my prework out then I never work out watching this lol

[@jasonrogers8754]

My prework out drink is my own saliva and sweat as I'm working out.

[@DannerWellness]

​@@jasonrogers8754 hardcore parkour

[@swenic]

Mine is jam, but there's always someone worse.

[@frankrosetto2007]

@@swenic I always thought toxic relationships were the best preworkout hahaha

[@KazzArie]

@@jasonrogers8754try jiu jitsu. Then you’ll get other dude’s sweat for some additional electrolytes #nohomo

[@Picmdeep]

Damn, gunnys got an absolute candy stack of awards… Absolute warrior. Thank you for sharing brother. SF 🤙🏻

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate you watching 🤙🏼

[@wyomarine-m5s]

Wonderful interview. I was S-2 Scout 1/9 3rdMarDiv in 1973, got to Camp Lejeune in 1974 and went thru RIP June 1974, got my 0321 and spent 2.5 yrs with 3rd Plt A Co. 2nd Recon Bn. Onslow Beach. Spent my last summer (1976) as Asst Instructor at ARS, Little Cr. VA. 50 yrs later still proud of my time as a Recon Marine. Can't say I've ever met a civilian who I could trust with my life as I did my team mates, civilians don't understand the level of trust required from a buddy swimmer or team mate at 3am in rough seas during sub ops or helocasting. etc. And at the same time, I also encountered officers and SNCO's unfit to lead a troop of Cub Scouts, they only get people killed.

[@Huntingcarolinas]

Always Beside You!!

[@frankrosetto2007]

Wow, that was an amazing story. I didn't think I was going to watch this whole video in one sitting but I couldn't stop listening. Amazing story!

[@ericplummer8057]

Those who served, thank you for your service! Listening to your stories left me at a complete loss of words. I wish I could think of something better to say, I can't. I will say I'm going through tough times for me right now but after listening to your storys I feel inspired or motivated or something. Thank you.

[@bigabsher4153]

As someone who has never been in the military the end of this was sad to hear. You shouldn’t have to worry about a flawed system after doing what you and so many others have done for this country. Thank you for your service and for your story.

[@Daculaboy]

Hell the rest of us have to deal with it too after a lifetime of working and paying into the system then God forbid you get a health issue and try to get the social security you paid into your whole life and you have to fight years, lose everything and then maybe by the grace of God you finally get approved for an income that a teenager couldn't survive on and insurance that doesn't want to cover any of the medical procedures you need. I'm dealing with it right now.

[@user-hq-B25]

I was a stones throw away as he was a kid just outside of Rochester, Brockport/Hamlin. Beautiful country and good hearted people. This solder could teach a few things to this lost generating, a day in his reality would show then just what the world is really about! Hats off to all that have and do serve! Thank you for your service and sacrifice!!

[@Rugby_Revolution01]

Watched the whole interview of Ryan ,what a caracter😂😅. One of my favourite interviews ,he is a real one💪

[@UrbanValorTV]

🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼💯

[@Huntingcarolinas]

@@Rugby_Revolution01 thank you!!!

[@davidhansen6788]

​@@HuntingcarolinasI live in the upstate of SC. What part of the Carolinas do you shoot your videos?

[@Huntingcarolinas]

@@davidhansen6788 calabash area, longs, loris, Wilmington… most of SE NC, NE SC

[@trumanmiller94]

Man, these are the kind of stories that i wish more vets with heavy combat experience would share with the world. Awesome story teller also.

[@CornPopWazABadDude]

This is maybe the best/most interesting interview I've ever seen by a marine... GREAT story teller, made me laugh constantly. Would wait in line to buy this guy a few beers.

[@yepyep1013]

This interview was excellent! I was not sure if I would watch the whole thing, but Ryan’s personality is absolutely cool! He’s also a very good storyteller as well. Thank you for your service Ryan! 🇺🇸

[@Huntingcarolinas]

Thank You!!

[@jonboy8639]

Finally a good one that talks about some combat congrats. Thanks for your service sir!!!

[@UrbanValorTV]

Much appreciated🤙🏼

[@nofundsgaming251]

I too was in Nawzad in 09. PB Fleming, PB Brannon, PB Mansion. We were trackers attached to 1/5 in theater, back in garrison y’all’s barracks were directly beside ours in CHB. If you remember a dude named O’Neill, that was my boy, hope he’s doing well, and glad to see you are man. Semper Fi.

[@Huntingcarolinas]

@@nofundsgaming251 James Oneal?????

[@erikaweger2829]

​@@Huntingcarolinas ever find out if it was James? Lol

[@bpoole73]

This the dude when they say theres always someone out there badder than you. Hes the definition of that.

[@AnthonyForsberg-ik6km]

I’ve listened to almost all these I need more multi hour videos of these guys talking about their experiences best way for me to spend my time at work

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate you watching

[@travisjacobs5581]

4 times in boot camp, I got my chow, and when my ass hit the seat, my Kill Hat screamed, "YOU'RE DONE!" An I just got up, threw the food in the trash, and hot back in formation, hungry.

[@GodisGood77722]

Oorrrraahhh!!!!!

[@tonydavid6356]

Thank for your service sir. You and your brothers did us proud and all of us citizens owe you a great debt. God bless you buddy

[@Huntingcarolinas]

Thank you!

[@codybanks0311]

Nowzad in 2011 with 3/2. Wounded in Salaam Bazaar July 3, 2011. Thanks for sharing your story. Plenty of nights spent at Fob Nowzad and Dehana

[@DennyBass]

I was in Nauzad a few times in 09. Place was slam full of IEDs. My platoon lived at Deleram attached to 2/3. They were some hard chargers that definitely took a lot of casualties from hmmwvs hitting IEDs. I was 1st CEB combat engineers.

[@StepLucch]

There and back we hit 14 IEDs in 2010, and we were rolling with route clearance.

[@DennyBass]

@@StepLucch I was in a route clearance platoon. My first trip there took almost three days between finding and hitting all the IEDs. It was only like 15 miles lol.

[@StepLucch]

@@DennyBass Craziest part is I almost miss it. You just never feel 110% alive like you do there

[@Blap552]

​@@StepLucch🫡

[@K_ROE]

I was with 2/3 in nowzad. I was one of the engineers from CAB in Okie that were attached to golf company.

[@BossFingers]

I could listen to this guy talk forever, something about his cadence and speech is just great. Thank you for your service sir🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@Jath2112]

I could listen to this guy all day. His friends and family are lucky to have a guy like this around.

[@jamalydude]

This guys attitude is Amazing. True beast with a hilarious, light, and manly take on a plethora of traumatic times.

[@stevenlewis9317]

Amazing , when your leaving and the theater and a new unit avoids your information on were to and not to go and they do listen. I was told “ oh, we learned everything we needed to know from the USA”.

[@sandpirate2865]

The part towards the end regarding non-judicial punishment (njp) and court marshal is so important. For any young dudes currently serving or people who plan to join the military, never let your command lie and bully you into accepting an NJP or article 15 (lingo dependent on branch). It happened to me when I was a naive 18 year old lcpl, and I later learned that if I had requested court marshal, they would’ve dropped it before proceeding or immediately thrown the case. I later preached this to my junior Marines throughout my career and prevented several dudes from getting reamed by the system. While it’s a completely flawed system and everyone knows it, it still exists and continues to be abused by poor leadership. Refuse to speak with legal or anyone else after they read your rights until you can seek mentorship from those you can trust (who know what they’re talking about) or legal counsel. I’ve seen spectacular careers abruptly ended in shameful ways and it’s a parasite within our armed services. Look out for your dudes and be the guy that everyone’s willing to go to bat for. I’m glad things worked out for you in the end man!

[@patricknoveski6409]

This guy has really lived a life.Amazing stuff.

[@cv1919]

That was a good interview He is a true warrior

[@mkarns2354]

Love hearing from the Recon guys bring some more on!

[@GreenEyedGirl008]

Thank you for sharing this story - we are forever Blessed that people like you exist in our country 🇺🇸.

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate it 🤙🏼

[@chitown1966]

defiantly needs his own podcast, if he doesn't already have one.

[@alexisromero6692]

My cousin is a 3rd battalion reconnaissance. Heavy heavy stuff. RIP ALEX ROMERO!

[@UrbanValorTV]

🫡👊🏼🇺🇸🤙🏼

[@american_cosmic]

Never heard of this guy before, but that was an amazing video. I'm constantly impressed with the caliber of men we have or have had in the American armed forces... true warriors.

[@kilcar]

My dad had a scorpion incident in the Solomon Islands. It was in his trousers when he was awakened by a Japanese air raid at 0:30 hrs. It stung him three times crawling up his leg before dad crushed it with his hand through his trousers

[@4evergr8tful_822]

😱

[@LifeAboveTreeLine99]

If you are reading this plz recommend any other interviews (any channel) that are like this. Actual combat stories non stop. Great pod! Thanks

[@GunSperg]

Look up John Stryker Meyer. He was MACV-SOG in Vietnam and has some hairy stories. He also did some podcasts where he interviewed other guys who were in ‘nam. Jocko Podcast interviewed him a few times and they’re all great and the ones where John interviews other guys is called SOGcast.

[@itzjcee557]

Thank also will check out. 👍

[@LifeAboveTreeLine99]

@@GunSperg thanks

[@PrussianPushma]

Brent0331 just posted one

[@phillybarbee215]

If you look for good story tellers or interviews without annoying interruptions, you can check out American Veterans Center, Shawn Ryan Show, The Vietnam Experience, War Stories, Soft White Underbelly.

[@davidoftheforest]

this guy is immensely entertaining

[@daMicahMane]

Listening to these videos always makes me realize the things I need to value more and the things I need to distance myself from

[@trevormahalek1359]

This guy is a legend. My hat is off to you sir.

[@Bashar-l8d]

Thank you for your service. Thank you for your sacrifice! Great video!

[@ThunderDucky187]

Love this channel and love these warriors. HEART BREAKERS AND LIFE TAKERS. ❤ They are all heroes. Much love from South Africa ❤

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate it 🤙🏼

[@Vet_dad0311]

Get some brother, great story, Ryan is a phenomenal Marine, and extremely knowledgeable human being!

[@MrFilmguy1]

This is incredible! His energy is unreal. I haven’t watched listened in awhile since I got let go of my job last May. Hope I can help Vets in the future. 15 years at Apple. Post Vietnam Navy. Next life I would be a Marine lol!

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate you watching 🤙🏼

[@Gatorflyer]

You’re such a GREAT story teller. Thank you for taking us along with you and your service!

[@lordofnothing3201]

This is my favorite video on your channel. Amazing story!

[@TaintNunya]

SgtMaj. Joe Ellis was buried at Arlington National Cemetary in February 2007. SgtMaj of 2/4 and Force Recon man. Several Brothers from 6th platoon 1st Force Reconnaissance Company were there. Also in attendance was the in coming and out going Sgt's Major of the Marine Corps. After the funeral and the family left, I attempted to question them about the circumstances leading up to the equivalent of Joe saving his entire battalion HQ's by tackling a suicide bomber somewhere in Iraq. I was quickly whisked away by a retired Brigadier General and former Captain/Congressional Aide I'd trained and worked with years before. They chilled me out. This Brotherhood in this line of work is eternal. Thank you for your candor and details. SEMPER FIDELIS...

[@jj7834]

Much RESPECT! Loved listening to this Marine ..

[@nickradner5325]

My family owns a dairy farm in union springs. I know Newark Crazy story. Great interview

[@Huntingcarolinas]

@@nickradner5325 i do miss the farm some days!

[@thatmtbguy5211]

Thank you for defending our country for giving me the opportunity to live freely safe from terror I greatly appreciate all that made the sacrifices an decisions to join any branch of the United States military I hole heartily love an respect you men an woman no matter what 💯

[@exs219]

Needs to write a book. Stories are epic. Thank you

[@jasonmolina5148]

Great interview. Super awesome dude. Thank you for your service bro

[@lordnikonx]

thank you for this.

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate you watching 🤙🏼

[@Nick_In_Florida]

WOW. Another incredible story, great work!!!

[@Reedbrooker88]

I was watching this while trying to go to sleep....didnt go to sleep. Got glued

[@DanK1977]

I remember the company command that Kup mentioned. Following that deployment the entire company command from SSgt on up got relieved

[@tysobol]

Great interview! Thanks for sharing these stories

[@51Saffron]

I like story telling, good, bad, scary, ugly and everything in between. I have listened to many people's experiences. I am amazed at the human spirit and endurance. All the crap he had to go through, unbelievable. I also don't trust anyone, never have and never will. Too many people have been betrayed by people they thought they knew. Nobody ever really knows anyone, people will only show you what they want you to believe.

[@bigshot9557]

I love this guy this man is how stuff should be done my grandpa was in Korean War and he is 96 years old and the VA still treat him like shit it’s sad we just talked about it today for Christmas Eve and I tell him every time grandpa your family and your country are thankful for what you did no matter how some might treat you now you fought for your country and you help save the United States and protected your men and still to this day he cries about things that happened

[@stillinterested]

I’ll never know the extent of your sacrifice but I served on USS KITTYHAWK. Isay thank you for sharing a small part of your journey. The passion for your men and the way way you lead under pressure is very inspiring. Thank you and God Bless. 🫡🇺🇸

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@888Tallone]

Great story teller . My father was in the Australian Army in 70-71 in Vietnam . Only had positive stories about you Marines. Thanks for sharing. I dont understand what he was selling to the undercover NCIS?

[@tinogutierrez9910]

1:46:42 he’s mostly talking about SMMC Ruiz. He was a 1st Sgt with 3/4.

[@xmdevus]

That's what I was thinking, crazy to think one of the head honchos rn basically killed some 20 year old lcpl a decade ago

[@romeofitzgerald]

It's pitiful. He should be called out on it in public

[@JavierGarcia-hd7xm]

I thought i was the only who caught that part. Lol

[@mikejohnson2098]

​@@xmdevusUnfortunately incompetent people get moved up in every organization cause they are great at kissing ass. I'm glad y'all are here and are airing it out.

[@donaldchalfy7811]

Yes, he is. When he mentioned this incident and where he is now, the first person I thought of was SgtMaj. Ruiz. Not only was Ruiz the 3/4 1stSgt, he was also the Shock Trauma Platoon Commander. Let that sink in.

[@jeffhale5569]

What a life story! You are a warrior and a hero! Thank you for sharing Ryan!

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate you watching 🤙🏼

[@cr5039]

Love the longer videos man, keep up the great content. Listen to every video!

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate you watching 🤙🏼

[@firstnamelastname9444]

Phenomenal episode. This is my new workout podcast.

[@Luke-iw6xe]

"The problem with our generation is that the war killed some guys, they just don't know it yet." ...damn.

[@mikejohnson2098]

That is a prophetic quote

[@mazdenmurrin1100]

lol he said the recruiter was happy that he could just pass the piss test

[@amybaby04]

I work at a Veteran’s skilled nursing facility. My vets are Vietnam and desert storm but hearing these stories gives me an idea as to what they had to do, only under worse conditions and less air support..

[@spraynardkruger9903]

This is hands down one of the best Urban Valor episodes I have ever seen

[@caseymac2287]

That was a great description of Nowzad. You should interview someone from fox 2/7. We were the first marines there. We had to build the fob. We had very little support and it was a very kinetic battlefield. When we first got there, there wasn't hardly any IEDS. After our first mission (we kicked the shit out of the Taliban) I remember hearing that the Taliban had started calling all of their ied makers back to nowzad. We could intercept their icom radio traffic. It got real scary after that.

[@ronalddecesaris6115]

Ryan your story and your ability to deliver is so riveting U R a great marine Thank u for your service sir🇺🇸

[@UrbanValorTV]

Appreciate your support 🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

[@Huntingcarolinas]

Thank You!!

[@SabinUche]

Thank you for tellin' your story. What an adventure in good and bad ways. This are those people who can do everything with discilpin, strengh, intelligence and heart! Hope one day i meet such a man.

[@Cookerab]

Grew up a Navy brat. Chose a different path but always respected Marines and had many friends in the Corps. Grandfather was army infantry in WWII. He told me when I was a young boy the same thing that you and many others have said in one way or another. You all give so much and then are treated like shit by our government and command. You all deserve better.

[@horsied]

i spent half my day watching this video off and on. What a great man and a great story teller.

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thanks for watching, appreciate your time!

[@daveaver]

Great guest- great story teller. Thanks

[@MrIBelieveInFitness]

The Dutch Experience had me crying “f**k this, I’m out man!” 😂😂😂😂

[@randalltom9750]

The USMC our the purest form of Freedom. Brave & courageous... Thank you for your service.

[@muzien87]

as a former 0311 who only pumped to iraq, this guy is a fucking marines marine, this guy is an amazing story teller, hes not your typical semi I fuck the other guy types like my unit was plagued with. this is the type of guy you want slinging lead standing next to you, not only is he good at his job he fucking LOVES it.

[@merky211]

Watched all 3 hrs. Excellent. Thanks for your service

[@Huntingcarolinas]

Thanks for watching!

[@greghibbard4571]

Great story teller! I never thought about the "higher" trust level SOME military soldiers have compared to civilians. Ryan is right! Having those trusting relationships gives us a Blue print to develop (or end) new relationships.

[@williammccusker8408]

Thank you brother!! Semper Fi

[@Juvi-x3l]

Recon guys got fucked when MARSOC started in 06 .I’d run into 1st Recon guys around Sangin sometimes, always chill both in the rear and in a tic and willing to help out in anyway. Even with getting a shit deal from MARSOC they still went hard in the paint. Much love and respect to the boys

[@johnsabilla5897]

Great episode! I got nothing done here at work while listening to this captivating story lol.

[@chrisortega7071]

My bad ass roommate right there good shit Koup 👍🏻

[@Huntingcarolinas]

@@chrisortega7071 always beside you brother! Thanks for watching!!!

[@Barrymikeuel]

I was with the engineers attached to 2/3 In Dehana in the push through dehanas pass. All this shit i saw from a different view on the ground. My buddy and I watched the compound of civilians get blown to shit, i always had this gutwrenching feeling of being alone with that event. This really gave me some closure. And ive alwayd said the exact thing about that pilot, hes got a few fists waiting for him. I didnt even know his dumbass fired on our own guys. To be honest that two weeks is the blurriest and foggy memories I have. We barely slept the whole time doing post and firewatch. This guys story gives me satisfaction. We were just pogs but were damn glad these guys were up there above us taking care of business. The himars and the a10's were fuckin wild They lit that cave up. That was the wildest two weeks a pog could ask for. Hes right, place was infested with ieds. Our two platoons unit hit a fuck ton. Peolple were getting straight blasted out of their trucks. Our first mission to nauzad we hit 3 rockers. The convoy took 52 hours to all roll in on a 60 mile drive. We had the utmost repect for the Marines of Nauzad.

[@CWse7en0311]

2/6 Golf 3rd herd Rugby Platoon! The day you rubbed my head in the dirt after a big tackle was the day I focused on returning the dirty trick. Right after your wisdom teeth surgery was finally my triumph on a big tackle with a dirty head push! Good times Brother!

[@Huntingcarolinas]

Maune that u?? 😂

[@2ndAmendment-Jeffrey]

One hell of a story teller. It's almost like the listener is there, very detailed.

[@steve-ml4du]

Great interview, Semper Fi.

[@UrbanValorTV]

Thanks for listening

[@mosesruiz3805]

That engineer is my best friend TMART!! Ran into you guys out there and man he was so fuckin hyped up!

[@Huntingcarolinas]

Awesome! Tell Tom i said hello!