US Army Honours British Soldiers Over Kabul Attack | Forces TV

Nine British soldiers have received the U.S. Army Commendation Medal in recognition for their quick actions during a green-on-blue attack in Afghanistan.
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[@Soulessdeeds]

I served in the US Army for 15 yrs. Never once have I ever heard another American soldier voice doubts about British soldiers being our allies or worrying if they would be any help in combat. We rarely get to train with the British but when we do its always a cause for celebration to serve next to our cousins across the pond. /Salute to these fine men, and thank you for doing what you could over there. P.S. Same goes for the other former British Empire nations like Australia, Canada and etc. Especially Canada: We see you peeking at us! lol.

[@Obsolete_E]

On the other hand I have heard of British military members say the US soldiers have all the gear and no idea

[@shanethetrain8132]

@@Obsolete_E oh shut up mate

[@midnightpostman5332]

Ditto

[@2sqnbandit379]

Canada Australia New Zealand the queen is still head of state, so not fully independent.

[@katzgar]

@@Obsolete_E there isnt enough brit military to matter. Dunkirk was a brit thing, operation overlord was American.

[@howey935]

Im getting a lump in my throat readings some of these comments. It warms my heart to see so much love and respect between the U.K. and U.S. and im not fogetting our brothers down under the aussies and kiwi's or our other brothers in arms from north america Canada. A Canadian Captain saved my grandads life the day after D-day so i literally owe my life to that brave Canadian captain.

[@grantcheney5070]

I, along with my best friend since preschool, joined the US military immediately after high school graduation. The Gulf War was just kicking off. We made one last road trip as civilian teenagers from the suburbs of Detroit to Ajax, Ontario to visit my buddy's family. Other than the gas to get us there and back, we never spent a dime. I don't think we bought a single drink for ourselves the entire trip. We were off to boot camp after this last little adventure, and the Canadians treated us like family. I'll never forget that feeling of comradery. Long overdue "Thank you" to our brothers and fellow soldiers-in-arms to the North.

[@challyho6375]

America is always said to be our closet allie but let's not forget the Canadians/Australians And New Zealander's they are too brothers in arms sometimes overlooked what they did in the wars we fought together

[@themanwithnoname3636]

They are always there when needed and is not forgotten.

[@truckerfromreno]

Very true. The Canadians were with the British from day one of WWII.

[@alvindurochermtl]

WW1

[@jimcleary4825]

Trickster Mixer a

[@fishyc150]

@Séamus Meally To be fair, that comment means a great deal.

[@Itravelbackintime]

I am married to my wife from the UK I as a former US soldier I would lay down my life for her and her country. Brothers to the end....

[@HUMPTYNUGGET]

I served with the yanks in Bosnia and Kosovo ....never met a more generous and gracious people

[@copferthat]

Show me a Yank hater and I'll show you somebody who has never visited the country or served alongside them

[@TheIceman567]

copferthat are you British? Do you like the USA and Americans?

[@copferthat]

@@TheIceman567 I am a Brit, I have visited the US on a rugby tour to Pennsylvania and a more welcoming and generous people you couldn't come across. I have also visited Florida with the same result. My daughter served in Iraq with them and all the Brits got on so well and most importantly, trusted them. They used to call the Brit soldiers 'the borrowers' as they were always after borrowing some equipment or other and they never had any problem getting it. There's a bond you know.

[@TheIceman567]

copferthat yes I agree I’m American and I love the UK. In fact I live in England my fiancée is English. Do you live in England if I may ask?🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@copferthat]

@@TheIceman567 I do, I come from Manchester

[@rful3981]

In my company, I employed a 62 years old ex-SAS. Never had a harder worker than this man. By the way he sometimes talks about his experiences with navy seals, always 100% positive.

[@lancetreadwell3584]

My late father was awarded the American Bronze star for saving 5 Americans on the Anzio Beach Head March 16 1944 at his funeral an American Major Attended.WE areBritish.

[@danielfronc4304]

Thank you very much Lance. No doubt your father was a great man, in many ways.

[@georgebuller1914]

My compliments to your late father. My late father was WWII Royal Navy. It is so sad - yet so 'Human' - that we fight each other and make such tributes as this necessary....

[@yavin99]

Sounds like he should have got the Medal of Honor but I'm not sure if the US gives them to allies.

[@nicksykes4575]

Respect to your Dad Lance, My Dad was in Italy also. He was awarded the American DFC for finding and photographing the firing point of Anzio Annie, despite the Germans trying "incredibly heavily" to persuade him not to.

[@wightman1525]

@@yavin99 When the Tomb of the Unknown soldier in Westminster Abbey was dedicated an honorary Congressional Medal of Honor was awarded to him. A year or two later when the Tomb of the Unknown was dedicated in Washington Britain reciprocated and awarded the Victoria Cross.

[@isaacsworld9269]

Im a brit. My Cousin Johnny from Tulsa OK was a US Soldier in Europe in the 1960s/70s. He used to visit us in Manchester. I went to visit him in Tulsa years later, he told me that once he watched the TV coverage of the Falklands Invasion from a bar in Tulsa and he told all his friends..' I trained with these guys and boy are they tough, on manoeuvres the brits always went through the obstacles while we went around it' he laughed... 'I told all my buddies that those argies are gonna get their asses kicked and they did' . US and UK/Commonwealth will always be brothers.

[@mememe663]

I am an proud patriotic American thank you to these soldiers for all they do May these men and their families be blessed for eternity

[@shiftyshamsk]

I'm Irish/British and proud of this. My gramp served with Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire regiment, keeping the Germans entertained till they evacuated Dunkirk. He didn't make it. They never found his body. Americans are our brothers and sisters.

[@billjenkins687]

God Bless the fine British soldiers who risked their lives in this effort. I salute them all.

[@Ghostycountry]

🇬🇧💖💖💖🇺🇲

[@IndyPlectrum]

💗 to the U.S.A from your brothers in arms 🇬🇧 God bless the USA 🇺🇸 and God Save the Queen.

[@rusgun99]

God Never Bless a Monster. lol they are monsters

[@jonnydarke]

Protect our brothers in arms always, from the UK.

[@garethdavies4487]

I served in the RAF and always enjoyed the US Crews that served alongside us, always very friendly and decent. May our friendship last forever.

[@genmockify]

I had a favorite battle buddy from England that always admired my rifle. I personally thought his auger was better. He was an amazing Soldier.

[@Harry-xu2yn]

If he's British, he probably had an a2, not an aug. Unless there's some odd story behind it which I doubt. They're both bulpup so I get how they can be mixed up.

[@holmanrw]

@@Harry-xu2yn There is a Steyr Aug a2 as well as the SA80 a2. I think they are now on SA80 a3. That is probably where the confusion comes from.

[@Harry-xu2yn]

@@holmanrw yeah, probably.

[@marcusmelville4111]

Unless you were talking to a NZ'er they use Steyr Aug's as their main battle rifle

[@cfromcass]

"They were just doing their jobs" This is why we absolutely love our soldiers. They left their homes and volunteered for a rough military life leaving their families. THIS IS WHY WE LOVE OUR MILITARY PEOPLE. Unconditionally.

[@russellcrawley2110]

"Just doing their job." True badasses are always so damned modest. Gotta love 'em.

[@johnbaldock6353]

U.K/U.S we live together we die together!!

[@leok6516]

john Baldock i don’t even know you so how could I die for you???

[@user-sc9oy1kz8g]

Leo K He said die together noy for eachother. I dont personally know the Queen or any top people in the UK yet I would still die for it. It is irrelevant.

[@willb8684]

because both our country's are run bye zionists

[@paulmorgan121]

john Baldock my best friend in america is a x army sergeant im british and america is our continental cousins

[@Blagger3000]

I think, ... drink together, fight together and make the enemy die. Then you can drink more and fight more.

[@michaelharding6264]

Well done, gentlemen. British soldiering at its best.

[@davidashley6678]

I would not pick a fight with the British army. Very well trained and very professional. No fear

[@roseela1191]

So "well trained" that they can't get rid Talib... 🤡

[@BWFCLVAREY]

These comments are beautiful. Makes me proud to see. Us in Britain can’t forget the sacrifices the Americans have made for us throughout history. It’s fair to say if America ever calls, Britain will answer.

[@archiebald4717]

Unless it is a war in Indochina.

[@PortmanRd]

Vietnam was a pointless war, and a total waste of lives on both sides of the conflict. Not mention the cost of civilian lives too. Thank god Britain never got involved.

[@Bojachi18]

My dad is a former military policeman. He left as a Staffy for the SIB. I tell you what, there is something special about the British Army but especially the RMP. I will always see my dad as the greatest man in earth and he is my role model. exemplo ducemus

[@TheBoredFella]

much respect to our brothers in arms over in the uk

[@papabear5253]

So proud of these our British Soldiers

[@rb716]

I love americans, from the UK

[@TheIceman567]

NeOn X SpEeDz love back to our british family. Do live in England if I may ask? 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@rb716]

TheIceman567 Yep, i live in Dorset in the south west of england ❤️

[@TheIceman567]

NeOn X SpEeDz cool I’m American and I love the UK. In fact I live in England my fiancé is English. I’m in Sailsbury in Wiltshire not too far 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤝🇺🇸

[@rb716]

TheIceman567 Niceeeee bro👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@hannecatton2179]

Yeh , they ARE lovely people.

[@corneydeb]

Bravo! Bravo! British soldiering at it's best.

[@prp3231]

Proud of the American and British Army. They served well in Afghanistan. Respect. No more Bin Liner.

[@darrenmcgeemcgee366]

Well done all of you.

[@Aeronaut1975]

Good job, lads. You make us Brits proud.

[@Stratboy999]

Well done lads. A credit to the Army.

[@S62bhas]

God Bless You All Abundantly Thank You for Your Service My Grandfather Served in the British Army stationed in Pakistan North India He was supposed to Deploy & was getting ready to go to Malaya & he had Diarrhea & could not board his ship was sunk of the Coast by a Japanese Submarine & he appealed to the General & was in Burma & North India whole world war 2 till the End

[@bluenorsky5207]

We should be proud of our forces personell. Remember the young men who died especially during the second world war, a debt we should never forget which we don't on rememberance day.

[@sethb9545]

Honor them where honor is due !!!

[@paulmorgan121]

Absolutely no doubt everyone of you are UN-KNOWN hero's

[@santinoalfredo390]

im english/irish. we love our usa brothers and sisters. god bless america

[@ianredpath8359]

Respect and gratitude to each of you.

[@markwoods1504]

Well done lads proud of you

[@cakakic1988]

Well done Gentlemen!

[@reaperrt1019]

Brits always bring the alcohol that us Americans aren’t allowed to have while deployed. Proud to serve with the 5Is.

[@SlaterusMaxiumas]

And we're always proud to serve with you brother

[@lloydwalters4252]

Well done lads! God bless and keep you, from America with the utmost respect and love for your service! God save the queen! I have twin daughters 19 years old, that need husbands, I can't think of better men!

[@davidm3maniac201]

Lloyd Walters. That is such a lovely comment to make. Thanks buddy. From UK

[@jakezywek6852]

Steady on mate lol.

[@kopite8971]

Nobody ever gives the ghurkas a shout they are extremely loyal and go through harder training with a much bigger selection of people to pick from, and their family's do everything possible financialy to help them in a very poor nation... big respect to all our allies, especially the ghurkas big respect...

[@resnonverba137]

I salute them one and all. Well done chaps.

[@leeholmes9962]

Well done men so much respect for you all ✌️🇬🇧✌️ my condolences to the major general family and friends

[@krondarr8865]

GOD BLESS THE BRITISH SOLDIERS!! Best goddamn ally you can serve alongside with. Had the honor to meet with some of them when I was stationed in Germany in the late 80s.

[@stevenpilling5318]

Myself... in the early Seventies.

[@marcs990]

I was over there in 1990. Where abouts mate?

[@oldvet7547]

Back in my day I knew them as BAOR. Would have stood with them anywhere, anytime.

[@marcs990]

Yup & you know what that stands for? If u don’t let me know as it was back in my day also. Cheers 🍻 mate 😊

[@jerryoshea3116]

Living in Vegas for over 20 yrs ( And i work in the 'in Home care' field & i've taken care of a former US Soldier,now a Paraplegic for the last 15 yrs & i also worked with WW2 Amputee Vet) But i'm originally from London& a American GP i had a few yrs back ( thankfully i did'nt have to se him often!) was a Former Doctor in the Military & served in Kabul ( Afghan) and hhe was a nice guy,very friendly & understated! ) And the first comment he said to me on meetiing, was how he had worked with the ' Welsh Guards' and how Professional they were& how they fixed& maintained all of the US Vehicles & he was very impressed!

[@andrew19682008]

Just goes to show you can't trust the Afghans despite what you think considering all the help the USA and UK have given them. Respect to both militaries and the brave troops that protect our democracies.

[@disoriented1]

I am an American..have never served in the military, and don't know anything! But I would have thought a high ranking U.S. military or civil personage would be there either to bestow or observe the presentation of the medals to these brave and loyal friends. If the British didn't want them there, that's one issue..I respect that, but if we didn't care enough to do more than just 'mail' the medals, that's another issue!

[@holmanrw]

I thought the same, would have expected someone from the embassy at least.

[@1chish]

A British Paratrooper, Lance Cpl. Joshua Leaky, rescued a trapped and injured USMC Captain while retaking a hill single handed for which he received a Victoria Cross. He got nothing from the USA. The USMC Captain said he was 'grateful'..... Often for all the words it seems the respect is one way traffic.

[@hermanripps3692]

You are right, you don't know anything!

[@simonjones575]

British and the best

[@tonyyero7231]

AWESOME! 🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@jkornfeld]

Well done gentlemen! All The Way!

[@johnpartridge7623]

They were just doing their job & they did it very well & the Americans recognized that, congrats all round. UK & USA Soldiers we are all the same.👍

[@johnrooney1860]

Well done lads.

[@dougfurr5217]

Special Friendship indeed.

[@vestige5562]

Was great enemies now great allies

[@marcs990]

Always great allies. Not really any time for enemies until a brotherly squabble, but brits take their cups of tea very seriously. All’s forgiven now.

[@makeitsonumberone1358]

A para walks into a navy seal bar holds up a hand bag and shouts "some one drop this?" Lol joke, respect from across the pond.

[@hannecatton2179]

@@c.s.oneill2079 British humour is sometimes misunderstood ! The Yanks usually get it. The Brits make fun of EVERYTHING ,especially themselves !

[@robjennings9143]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@generalripper1964]

US Army Commendation Medal is good but I am surprised there was no US Army representative present. I can understand the general presenting the awards but it appears the US Army just put the medals "in the mail" to the British Army unit.

[@sharkwolf7788]

If it was US commendation a US officer or even embassy official should have been there to award it

[@whiteribbonman1]

+New Horizon You should STUFF it! The General is correct!

[@whiteribbonman1]

+Blob B You are being tactful with your words sir. They should have been thanked AND given the awards by the President of the United States himself, since they were protecting a U.S. military Major General.

[@pfdrtom]

...and it should have been the Bronze Star Medal for Valor.

[@IRISHSALTMINER61]

You don’t do this shit for medals. The yanks have overtly honoured them and that is all that is required. They did their drills and the enemy was neutralised. Good effort.

[@dogface1272]

Fantastic well done boys.

[@amenrakwamehotepporchprima9307]

OMG, these men are so British

[@matthewbrown7659]

They deserved better than an ARCOM... I've seen ARCOM's handed out for someone simply being on the advance party for a Army Reserve annual training.

[@anthonyrthomasuk]

Quite a few north east lads there.

[@leemichael2154]

Im a Walker lad myself from east end of Newcastle, don't know where your from? But nice to see a comment about the Geordies

[@equaliser2265]

The Army is all they have.

[@jeffmackie547]

I have two sons in the army,they served alongside American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan and said they were the finest men and women they have served with. Just to let you know we have total respect for the U.S military too🇬🇧🇺🇸 friends forever

[@TheIceman567]

Jeff Mackie love back to the UK. I had family who serviced with British troops too. In fact live in England my fiancée is English. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@jeffmackie547]

@@TheIceman567 🇬🇧🇺🇸👍

[@TheIceman567]

Jeff Mackie 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤝🇺🇸👍

[@thelastsaxon6279]

Sad to hear the american general did not make it. Prayers for his family and all our troops on both sides.

[@TheIceman567]

Chris are you British? Do you like the USA and Americans?

[@thelastsaxon6279]

@@TheIceman567 yes i am, and yes i do. Best regards .

[@TheIceman567]

Chris cool I’m American and I love the UK. In fact I live in England my fiancée is English. Do you live in England if I may ask? 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@thelastsaxon6279]

@@TheIceman567 yes fella i'm in the UK. Congrats to you on your engagement and welcome. I was lucky enough to work with the US army in germany for a time. We laughed the whole time. Best regards.

[@TheIceman567]

Chris cheers mate. My family too has worked with British armed forces in peace time and war. Are you English? 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤝🇺🇸

[@TXARNGarmy15X]

Stayed at same hotel as the RAF during Red Flag late 1980's those guys like to party.

[@TakuCityPop]

Am I the only one who noticed a gordan Ramsey looking guy in the video? Either ways good video absolutely beautiful

[@mikydees91]

45 commando here , yanks are us , we are then , 5 eyes

[@shyryTsr2k]

Us yanks are with you forever, brother. God bless you and God save the queen.

[@mikydees91]

shyboi 0002 and we are with you x

[@toker6664]

The 5 eyes, Great Britain, the united states, Canada, New Zealand abd Australia, the countries if we combined we would run the world

[@scottjohnson3389]

Blood brothers

[@promenteryrobbins]

Heroes

[@BobBobOnYouTube]

It really is awesome the bond the UK and US have with each other. Hopefully Trump and May don't ruin it.

[@christopherdarker1426]

🇺🇸🇬🇧🇦🇺

[@elizabetharmada5335]

Brits and Americans have different uniform design. .but same Brown colour. .I've heard that the British has no 5 stars General..is it true?

[@realistbrit349]

I don't believe the US Army has any 5 star Generals at present either. The British Army (Government) may choose to promote a senior General to Field Marshal rather than 5 Star in wartime. Same thing just different terminology.

[@YodaAndCo]

I’m not sure such a rank exists in the British army - sure we have equivalents but of different names

[@davidmorris1735]

Fairly certain 5 star (equivalent) is honourary in the British army and was awarded to the Prince of Wales but I cannot remember. US army retired the 5-star rank during the 80s

[@wiretom]

Realist Brit we only have a field Marshall in all out war . major general is the highest rank before ceremonial promotions

[@rollyunicorn]

@@wiretom If memory serves correctly I think Major General is two ranks away from General, which is one rank down from Field Marshal. Brigadier, Major General, Lieutenant General, General and Field Marshal.

[@jbcf4490]

Not a single us representative

[@domicstonics5973]

weird to think we were at war 200 years ago

[@13141Scott]

Least it's not another chocolate medal for them sitting comfy guarding the Naffi

[@jerrysolomon7623]

the US and the UK bffs sense 1815

[@hugebartlett1884]

British and American soldiers fight together,and from long experience,have learned they can trust and rely on each other,especially in extreme danger. Regardless of the Officer's nationality,help is immediate,and this is what binds the two nationalities together. Today,nobody is expendable,and nobody is left behind.

[@TheIceman567]

Huge Bartlett are you British? Do you like the USA and Americans?

[@petesmith9472]

From the information in this report I’d say they were just doing their job, too.

[@MeanLaQueefa]

Where was Delta for protection and over watch. A general in the open like that

[@ShanksNLMB]

as a Brit yeh we like America but our true brothers are Canada, New Zealand and Australia

[@budte]

I see no reason not to include our US cousins/allies in that group.

[@carlhicksjr8401]

I hope the Royal Military Police will accept the deep respects and sincere regards of an old American cavalry corporal. Proper bastards, you lot. And let me apologize for my government, who could not find the wherewithal to award you something more significant than an ARCOM. When I was on active duty [a million years ago, when Cold Warriors and other dinosaurs proudly walked the Earth] we called it the 'Green Hornet', after a pulp radio hero, and didn't hold that particular decoration in very high regard. Oh, it helped when they were counting up promotion points, but you could get it for busting your ass for six months or having your nose up the company commander's fundament. I'll leave it to you to guess which type of soldier got the Hornet most often. IMHO, you gentlemen deserved a Bronze Star [which can be awarded for combat action or great skill in a dangerous situation]. Nevertheless, if you ever get around to the States, I'd admire to buy you a pint of whatever you're drinking.

[@hannecatton2179]

Thank you Corporal.

[@annekneale3204]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LittleVillage24]

Why didn't the soldier who got shot in the arm not receive a purple heart medal as well as the commendation medal?

[@argo84]

Just curious. Are they allowed to wear US military medals on their British Army uniforms?

[@ollylewin]

Usually yes but only for parade dress. They wouldn't have been given them without MOD clearance first.

[@gissie391]

Yes there was you know very well what reason was.

[@24327355]

All the Propaganda ,Screaming, Lies, and Hatred, invariably comes from those who are Not doing the Fighting.. (George Orwell)

[@diljitjedi]

Never never turn your back on an Afghan

[@leemichael2154]

Brits are always like "yeah we shot him and he died and he killed our general " Americans like "i got to go full auto on this guy " im British and I prefer the American way lol

[@MrTangolizard]

Lee Michael the British are famously understated it’s how we work it’s a thing on the radio if u are a radio op under fire you are supposed to keep calm and send the message it’s kinda a unwritten rules to see who can do it the most calm

[@TheIceman567]

Lee Michael do you like the USA and Americans?

[@leemichael2154]

@@TheIceman567 Pretty broad question? I love certain aspects of US, George carlin, Carlos hathcock and how friendly they can be, but obvs like anyone anywhere they have bad aspects? But in general yeah I kinda do love USA!

[@TheIceman567]

Lee Michael cool I’m American and I love the UK. In fact I live in England my fiancée is English. Do you live in England if I may ask? 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@leemichael2154]

@@TheIceman567 You may ask yes, im a Geordie (maybe ask your fiancee what that is) from north east Newcastle,

[@romancandle416]

wtf i love england now

[@pjq420]

meanwhile the majority of the entire world gave both of the country military forces a despicable dishonor armies award and the cowards of the entire history for the command center

[@davidcunningham407]

You can't half-arse a war and expect to win it!

[@chroniclesofbap6170]

Out of interest: Can they wear those medals on their uniforms?

[@rosskidd7243]

No, not whilst serving anyway

[@marcs990]

Nope. Same with the ones the Saudis gave all UK soldiers

[@chroniclesofbap6170]

@@marcs990 Thanks for the reply, bro.

[@marcs990]

@@chroniclesofbap6170 no worries mate

[@adambrown1040]

When the eagle screams the lion roars

[@simonwillis1529]

British and United States

[@TheIceman567]

Simon Willis are you British? Do you like the USA and Americans?

[@somjitleo]

The obvious question is where was the security ?

[@eminem46787]

(B)(6) *intensifies*

[@iquiteverything7922]

God save the queen, god bless America

[@gregbuckfield9285]

To respect my privacy. The Qeen is not German. Her husband the Duke of Edinburgh is Greek. He served in the royal navy in WW11 fighting the the Nazi Germany. So go back to school get a better education on history, so you can get your facts right

[@paulfletcher2029]

Agreed. The Duke was a navy lieutenant in the Royal Navy. He helped operate the searchlights in a night action at the battle of Matapan where the Royal Italian navy lost three heavy cruisers and two destroyers. Damaged the Vittorio Veneto in a torpedo strike too.

[@rcl998]

that pronunciation.........

[@michaeldelahunty2440]

You don't need to be in the military to know you need to take cover if you are being shot at

[@budte]

I think some people will freeze.

[@ohidontknow1061]

To put your head up to see where the rounds are coming for so that you can return fire effectively is a bit different. While ducking and hiding tends to be a natural reaction for people that wish to survive. If all you do is stay there and wait for death, it'll likely happen. Effective reaction to enemy fire is the difference.

[@climbingbow]

never trust ANA in close areas