Ep. 162 | The Life of a Special Operations Medic

[@danoman5217]

This is absolutely the best podcast I have ever seen. James saved more lives today. My thought process has been rebooted. I was told never to tell your team mate he going to be ok when the chances are dim. Tell him the truth so he can make peace with his maker.

[@aBRUSHforCONFUCIUS]

His story is eerily similar to mine, wow! Even the pelvis breaks. Mine was broken in 6 places. That weird thing where it hurts on the opposite side, because of flexion. I lost my lower leg and my left arm was almost ripped off. It to me 5 years to remember, one day I was thinking about one day, it suddenly came to me. I was blown about 30 feet. I always rememsabered everything after that point. My whole left side was covered in blood. The "Spaghetti O" feeling too. My leg held on by the pant seem and my foot sticking up in the wrong direction. My pelvis was not a badly damaged as his but my left arm was opened from below the elbow to the shoulder, down to the bone. Fortunately, only had 20 surgeries. I too was in the brst shape which saved me. Never really talk about it. Thanks guys.

[@tritiumeye]

Thanks for sharing your story

[@aaronfortner6582]

Thank you for your service and sacrifices. I share a similar wound pattern as you fellas but happened logging.

[@ronaldperkins4222]

Easily the most interesting & informative video I've seen. As an old Army Combat Medic - 1968 to '70 - I truly appreciate this story & am most glad to hear of the advances in medical expertise & care our current forces use. Hats off & salute to James and his guys. Thank you. 👍

[@charleslennon1]

Same here. "Doc B" 1st ID HHC 1/16 Inf [MECH] Med Plt Evac '90-'99

[@allenlarabie8854]

Hats off to this guy. GOD Bless you sir and thank you for your service.

[@gimiked8685]

Another alive day. Mines Oct 13th. Happy alive day brother. I think I'm on number 14 soon. Stay high speed.

[@johnkeisterelquattro2553]

Wow. This man is a machine! And a true warrior! Hats off to y’all. And I thank the Lord there are men like you that defend our country, our freedoms and our way of life!! My prayers go out to those still here and to the families of those who didn’t come home. Godspeed to you all!!

[@BrassCatcher]

What a genuine, kind, terrifying individual

[@michellef3286]

I loved every second of this podcast. Freaking incredible.

[@trentfitzgibbins4839]

So cool thank you! wow called and set apart for sure and I love to hear people who understand their purpose and calling in life. Thank you for your service even though I'm from Australia we are closely joined in conflicts with the USA very inspiring story

[@thebenforever]

You can tell James is a dad because it is sound effects city when he's talking. Lol. Reminds me of my dad. Rarely do I have the time or am willing to sit and listen to anything for 2+ hours. This was worth it. I had already heard that 18D was kind of forced on candidates based on scores, so this was interesting confirmation.

[@SuperRamsack]

“Damn man, how come you aren’t dead yet” Him: “idk. I’m just built different”

[@johnfordham8133]

This is an optimist that solves problems...

[@TheYoungBuck]

Best one yet. Man doesn’t get enough credit.

[@michael506]

I listened to this podcast on my iPhone while on a hike. Should have been a tough hike...I kept listening to this guy tell his story and I don’t think anything in my life will ever be tough anymore. At least not in comparison to what he has been through. He must be the toughest S.O.B alive. Do me a favour, if one of you guys ever meet up with him again, please shake his hand for me....words won’t do.

[@lifeholdstrategic]

Great episode!!

[@Disciplined-Trax]

One of yalls best episodes

[@josephlang2586]

So inspirational. If you look up badass in the dictionary this man's face is the image associated with it.

[@Disciplined-Trax]

The dark humor is beautiful

[@stevohmelike]

Shock is now with me throughout my regular life. I often go and search gruesome videos to get my high. It’s seriously a problem.

[@NameFaceless]

just join the marines or army instead

[@thomasplumb9054]

Military Med has made leaps and bounds now that Watson has completed the Genome project advancement is accelerated.

[@mrt3206]

Amazing! He joined when Chris Kyle did and from the sounds of it for the same reason, I wonder if they ever crossed paths 🤔

[@cardooo0744]

Certified Badass, loved this

[@XXNerdzillaXX]

I can relate to his story somewhat. My mom was in the fire department and a month ish before 9/11, during a training exercise, the trailer she was in exploded. Blew out windows 1/2 mile away. She was in a bad way for a long time, but she's doing much better 20years on. Also she did a skydiving thing and got "run over" by the damned plane at 10,000 ft. Thermals can be a bitch I guess.

[@DanielBoone337]

Great podcast guys!!!

[@Disciplined-Trax]

Love this man

[@eliasbonilla8087]

RESPECT

[@aaronfortner6582]

Would love to talk to James about the similarities in our injuries and perhaps some advice for my future.

[@emreakbas8416]

For civil affairs they have their own medical course too.

[@eggbert191]

Pretty sure you previously touched on tourniquets but could you do a 10 minute talk on the different types and best models? If it hasn't been covered. Oh and 7.62x25

[@cartermassa]

TCCC has a list of approved TQs. NAR CAT TQ or a SOF-T Wide are both good options.

[@eggbert191]

@@cartermassa I have no idea what tccc is

[@cartermassa]

@@eggbert191 Tactical Combat Casualty Care. They have guidelines for treatment and medical care for combat injuries and patients. If you look up “CoTCCC Recommended Devices” it should show you a list of equipment that is approved for use amongst military and civilian medics

[@eggbert191]

@@cartermassa appreciate the details. Cheers

[@storm2945]

Can a PJ tryout out for 18 Delta?

[@fixheadstrong]

From Thailand

[@Undisputed762]

Can you do .17hmr?

[@krunchykarrot6537]

5’8 240 in SF?? What??

[@docstockandbarrel]

👍🏻

[@johnrobert4877]

7mm reg mag video please

[@schrader3393]

19:00

[@brandonwisniewski3269]

Ummmm

[@Kaiserland111]

While I am very thankful to this man for his service and sacrifice to this country, I certainly prefer other special operators or soldiers who are more humble. Kyle Carpenter, Jocko Willink, etc. are whom I look up to.

[@olechuga2]

Too much BS in their 'war stories'. Too much video time wasted!

[@Lovenlife139]

I uhh, then i did uhh, after college i uhh, then uhh 911 and i uhh... hard to listen to someone when every other word is uhh... they say thats a a sign of uhh someone not knowing alot of what their talking about