War Veteran interview-Michael

Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Michael, an Afghanistan war veteran now traveling the U.S. in his van.
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[@JohnSmith-gy8rc]

"It was a good day - nobody got killed and we didn't kill anybody". Dude is a good man - knows the value of life.

[@mattjack3983]

All of us who have experienced combat know and understand the value of life.

[@1truthbegettingtold275]

@@mattjack3983 In a real war there is death everyday and you value death of your enemy. Not to win hearts and minds in an occupation. Afghanistan is not China with 1.5 billion for total war. I really want you to see that and you will in time on our own shores. Did you feel cool wearing all that gear fighting guys in pajamas? You speck of hydrated dust, for out of the ground we evolved into the mass of star dust cells we are and to the dust we shall return.

[@teflonmusk11B]

Mike I would love to meet up at the VA In manhattan if your back in NY your story is almost word for word like mine the drugs Afghanistan being a infantryman from Queens . Damn i am very proud of You brother.

[@hwb-zalpach]

what the hell is he was doing there then in the first place? a paradox!

[@Doobwa]

I've never seen a more Humble Guy, what a Hero!

[@frenchfry5675]

Get out more.

[@vltruane]

He is a hero bro. Were you ever in the shit?@@frenchfry5675

[@jjonez787]

naw

[@visicircle]

A real human bean.

[@Doobwa]

@@visicircleGo to Hell where you belong!

[@kellycurley1744]

"Don't start nothing but don't run from nothing" love this

[@kennysutera2887]

⁠​⁠@@hddwd8006what it says

[@drek9k2]

That's literally the premise of being a man, don't start shit but finish it, bear the burden of responsibility for others and so on. The fucking sad thing is all these pilltards are getting lessons on being manchildren, by narcissistic manchildren, very few of whom are real grown men of the sort that built this country after bombing Japan and Germany to rubble. That's partly why some of the few that still got it is the immigrant communities and street kids.

[@maplifiers]

And then he went to a foreign country and attacked innocent people.

[@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074]

@@maplifiersHe went where he was sent because he was programmed to see the world in a certain way. It’s what every country does, some of us can recognize propaganda, most cannot.

[@yagovmolotov5127]

dude that sounds so foolish like if i was in a no win situation that I could walk away from guess what?

[@devildog3799]

I was a Marine that served in 2003 first wave in Iraq. In 2 decades I’ve done my best to hang in there, go get college degrees, work decent jobs. It’s like something is always missing , there’s a void there that doesn’t go away. Thank you Mark, the behavioral patterns of these Vets lets me know more about myself. But in short, very similar to other trauma survivors, we are chasing. Peace is gained within us. Doesn’t matter what you are doing or where you move. It’s not in those items or in those places. That is my life lesson.

[@thebeachguy6697]

I know what ya mean. I was artillery with 10 marines in iraq in 07 and afganistan in 09. I retired in 2015 and got a great job finished college kids are grown and I am where I want to he amd yet something is missing like you said. It is the adrenaline of something....anything I miss. Hell my oldest is a Marine now and i realize man time flies. My kid is following my foot steps and to me that is scary. All the things this country is going thru right now is minuscule compared to what people that went over there experienced.

[@siri3025]

Damn. This is why I read the comments. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@shanecoleman7114]

Respect! Thanks my fellow brother! You may be a "Jarhead" Marine 😅 and me Army and we all Razz on each other stateside... Every branch thinks they're the best, but I'll say this to anyone reading this.... "The minute you're boots on ground in a war situation, you become one TEAM, one FAMILY, and we all would die for each other" if you're a good soldier that is.... Just like any profession, you'll always have a few bad eggs and some spoiled milk lol 😂 But in general, once in Iraq we all became family.

[@mje19D]

Was attached to 1-6 expeditionary in Ramadi in ‘06-‘07 as cav scout in 1st AD. I absolutely understand what you feel. Nothing and I mean nothing will fill that void. It’s almost like we left a huge piece of ourselves on the battlefield as well as the hole left from the people who didn’t make it back.

[@teflonmusk11B]

1st ID? Anyway I was with 1BCT 1/32 inf 10th mountain . Got my 100% pension so thank God for that and I have a awesome VA I go to in NYC

[@ow3wells]

War is hell, but he made it out, what an honorable guy, great interview☮️

[@DrivenA111]

Screw people who don’t stand for our national anthem.

[@jjonez787]

​@@DrivenA111piss on your flag, bitch

[@thedude3620]

If ONLY our presidents thought the same "Honorable" then maybe they would think twice about getting involved. It's all a Game to them, let's see their kids get involved and enlist to be Honorable 🎖

[@jjonez787]

@@DrivenA111 screw the vets

[@thedude3620]

@@jjonez787 😳😳😳😳 Damn...

[@aprilchiginsky7560]

Thank you Michael, your service is very much appreciated. 🇺🇲🦅

[@leanneadams2549]

Yes it is !!! Thank you from me and my entire family !

[@really_dont_know1681]

⁠@haseeb2167We don’t choose where we go. We enlist to serve our country and because for many of us we want to be soldiers, marines, sailors, we want a life that’s different from normal. We choose to serve so that people like you don’t have to, if it wasn’t for those of us who chose to serve there would be conscription and you’d have no choice then you’d have to go where the govt tells you too. To sit there and say that we failed our mission is ridiculous and clearly shows your ignorance of the conflicts we have been involved in. The government failed us and the people of Afghanistan by not having a sound strategy for the country of Afghanistan after we left but it was not a military failure.

[@florairvan8305]

Yes, let's hear more from this young man. Refreshing that his every other word wasn't f--- this or f---that.This cringy word so much used and it's low class and ignorant.

[@florairvan8305]

@@really_dont_know1681 Thank you for your intelligent observations.

[@aknaj89]

I work with vietnam veteran… even in his late 80s, he wakes up several times at night with nightmares. He was never back to his normal self after tragedy he saw there. The worst was to see children because he just wanted to hug them and take them home to a safe place.

[@johnhansen8272]

Everyone is different. I sleep like a baby.

[@benmaghsoodi2067]

​@@johnhansen8272so did Ted Bundy

[@LoyalAsst]

I work in an ALF, so just about every guy was in the service, and the women who were married, that live alone were married to military men. One woman said to me, "If you weren't in the service, you were nobody." 🤷‍♀️ One guy with tears in his eyes was always talking about the war, and Cuba, he spoke Portuguese, someone had to tell me what he was always upset about. Another guy kept worrying about a little girl who's🦵was blown off in the war, and he saved her. 1. Asking me if I think she's alright. 2. If I think she remembers him. 3. Do I think she's still alive? 4. And can he see her. (With tears in his eyes, until he passed away while I was there with Hospice). I used to tell him, "Of course she remembers you. And I believe she's alive. I don't know how to find her, though." 😟 It was heartbreaking. He was a nice man. I just always wanted to hug them, and have. The Portuguese one always wanted to be with me waking around, holding my hand. So cute these guys were. 💔 It's a sad life. I can see having a strong military 🪖 in case someone comes here, or someone really needs our help desperately, but the American government looks for trouble, always did. Killing our people and others, including children and women like they're NOTHING!

[@LoyalAsst]

​@@haseeb2167Huh?

[@LoyalAsst]

​@@benmaghsoodi2067 (Giggle)

[@KSCummins6.7L]

I love when Mark brings veterans on, each story is sooo extremely different but similar to my own. As a fellow veteran from 95-08, I totally can relate and feel for my brother. Our stories need to be told everyday, forever so none of us forget what each one of sacrificed individually. Thank you mark for always supporting people like this.

[@ZetsuboNoShima]

Yes sir, and thank you for your service. Everyone is obsessed with the stories of WW2 and Vietnam veterans (which is understandable) but the stories of our modern soldiers matter just as much. If it’s not too intrusive might I ask if you served in Iraq? I was born in 2003 and our invasion of Iraq and that wars veterans are the most interesting to me

[@KSCummins6.7L]

@@ZetsuboNoShima both Iraq and Afghanistan 04-05 and 07-08. Thank you for your continued support too

[@teflonmusk11B]

I am from queens and served in Afghanistan from 09-10 and was medically retired in 14 because of a blast injury that happened during my 2nd deployment, anyway I am 33 now struggled a lot in my mid late 20s with opiates lost some close friends I served with because they took their lives nothing harder than survivors guilt but the bond I have with so many others because our common bond of being veterans and even more so for me regarding combat veterans is a beautiful thing. 1/32 infantry 10th mountain

[@billbrasky7540]

​@@ZetsuboNoShimait's neat to hear things like this from people like you, as in the younger generation that appreciates not just vets, but the stories behind veterans and the conflicts as well. I know you weren't talking directly to _me,_ but as an OIF veteran as well (still), thank you for your support man.

[@billbrasky7540]

​@@teflonmusk11BI had a friend who was a 68W that PCSd over to the unit I was in during our year in Garrison between 2010-2011, and he was with 10th Mountain as well, and he had some _stories_ about Afghanistan man... One of my first ever close friends in the army had also been sent to Kandahar back around 09 and he said it fkn sucked too. I went to Iraq multiple times, and of course, being a kid in my 20s, I wanted to go to afghaniland just for the experience and to be able to say I served in two different conflicts/countries, but because of my MOS and the type of unit I was in, we never got orders for Afghanistan. Being much older now and looking back, I chalk it up to it being part of God's bigger plan.

[@DrDrea-ey4oj]

All for resources... our country is treating these soldiers like pawns. The horrors.

[@TennesseeJed]

Our entire monetary/economic system has been abstracted to consume the real wealth of our society, the humans like this fellow. It'll crash horrifically eventually if we don't collectively reform it, but it ain't looking good for that to happen.

[@sqwk2559]

That’s why I’m voting for Trump.

[@craigslist6988]

​@@sqwk2559so I'm guessing by "that's why" you mean because you were a soldier and suffered a head wound, probably from slipping while cleaning toilets, so now you make really poor choices? my condolences 😂

[@AJohnSmith]

It has never changed and never will.

[@AJohnSmith]

@@sqwk2559That won’t help, he’s not your daddy or your savior. “Take the guns first…” “I say, no bump stocks.” “Operation Warp Speed was MY IDEA! The wonderful vaccine is so beautiful!” 😂

[@rosalind442]

From the start at a young age what courage this young man had. And became an honorable man. A true hero. Thank you for your service. Thank you, Mark.

[@williamhartz8707]

Great fellow. He is blessed with common sense. Wishing him the best.

[@blumpkinspicelatte4580]

Really, because I think he's a moron.

[@begentlebutdontallowshit2549]

To whoever is reading this and might struggle rn for whatever reason, please keep going, you're doing fine! No matter how slow your progress, each new week is filled with tiny steps forward. Be proud of yourself you got this! It’s worth hanging in there, it truly is. Stay strong kind strangers!❤

[@CrackedConker]

Such patronising bs

[@jamesbrooks3664]

Thank you much love!

[@avrildixon7291]

Thank you..❤❤🎉🎉 All of the best for you..🎉🎉

[@izzydeadyet7336]

I need to hear this

[@wesleyalan9179]

​@@CrackedConker Their comment is wished upon you THE MOST.

[@florairvan8305]

I love this interview. Disgusted and discouraged that so many are asking about "Rebecca." Can we just listen to this MAN?

[@DashyDre]

@@unknown-sx8snr Rebecca is a man.

[@karenshear6046]

I’m sick of hearing about him he’s ungrateful rude selfish and using mark

[@zknight4481]

@@karenshear6046 Agreed. She’s so clearly using Mark and this channel to enable her in all of her issues. I just can’t believe that Mark keeps enabling her. Seems like it’d be the opposite of the goal of this channel. In any case, this guys story is WAY more interesting than Rebecca’s

[@gravemaster8747]

Hell yeah that dude is a FREAK. This man here is what ever one should strive to be.

[@DashyDre]

Lol mark deleted my comment

[@jennymcbain486]

I don’t know how our soldiers survive the atrocities of war - and continue a normal life. My absolute respect for you Michael. 🎖️🎖️🎗️

[@miked9596]

We don't. IT never leaves you. You have intrusive thoughts cannot sleep get mad and a whole bunch of other shit. You can go through therapy after therapy but it only reminds you of the bullshit. So no it never leaves and it's very hard to go from marine to civillian. I'm telling you the truth. It takes years and most of us do not recover or are fine. This is a f epidemic in our country. Also our country doesn't care about us, they would rather give our help to illegal aliens. So yeah it's fucked, we only have each other and sometimes it's enough and sometimes not. Rip all my veteran friends who didn't make it. Semper fi

[@user-rf4jq8sn5n]

They don't live normal lives

[@Up_Yours_73]

They don't. Changes brain neuropathways, the amygdala operates differently when one sees vile acts of violence, hence he felt so dirty when he came home. He says the quiet out loud that a good deal of soldiers keep to themselves 💜 My dad was a Seabee in Vietnam, they were the first ones in, cleared and built bases and il tell you that my life as a child was victimized by my dad's 4 year deployment to that war that should have never happened. They do the best they can to fit into a society that is clueless 💜

[@tonyhoffman3309]

Yup. Wars don't end on the battlefeilds. They continue in the lives of the survivors.

[@MilitantPrepping]

Well.. I got hurt pretty bad overseas, army docs put me on high doses of painkillers without telling me a single thing about opiate addiction and I was a dumb kid and this was back in ‘03/04 before the pill epidemic, so I didn’t have any idea what I was in for. Finished my time in the army and they gave me one last bottle of pills and wished me luck, things didn’t turn out so well. PTSD, anxiety, a decade long battle with opiates, alcoholism, and my mind… it’s still a struggle today. I somehow managed to fight through it, today I’m happily married with 6 kids, great career, but I’m silently suffering every day. I can’t remember the last time I slept through the night without using alcohol, which I rarely drink anymore. I’m a very calm, laid back kinda guy, always have been, but now I’m starting to have panic attacks. Literally without warning I’ll get really anxious and my heart starts racing, ears start ringing louder than normal, my vision narrows and gets blurry. I never had this issue before but several months ago I was at the VA and I ran into a guy I served in Afghanistan with in 04 and we were just kinda joking around and telling stories and one particular story got my adrenaline going, ever since then it’s been an issue. I would have expected the opposite, it was great seeing him and it was good remembering things with someone who not only understood but was actually there… I dunno. Feels like I’m losing my grip on things and I don’t like the feeling. I’m struggling and don’t know what to do, just living day to day and trying to be a good father and husband. Anyway enough whining, it could be worse, I’d say my life looks pretty “normal” from the outside, but I honestly don’t remember what normal feels like, I haven’t felt normal in decades.

[@Sunsoult]

Astounding survival story. Please bring him back for another session!!! I would love to hear what he's doing now.

[@Tommy-pe8ct]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸🙏🏻💪

[@djzrobzombie2813]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍

[@user-td3uj8is5i]

Why?

[@jamesbrooks3664]

I almost died last year! I have a tbi and ptsd! I feel for this fellow solider!

[@bossbonita1235]

So sorry to hear that 🙏🏼 I come from a military family- very tough- but PTSD has always hurt my heart terribly! I hope you can get well and we can’t thank you enough for your service!!

[@Splintered-]

Thank you for your service.

[@jameswade1846]

thank you for your service

[@love2hateme712]

Thank you for fighting for our American freedom ❤ Love you man. Ps: Really Stoked to hear you met King Jesus along your path and glad to hear the promise you two made together.. Beautiful ending to your life that has just begun. ❤

[@marcisunshine18]

Thank you for your service🇺🇸🇺🇸 my dad was on a riverboat in Vietnam for three years. he just passed the night before Thanksgiving from Cancer from Agent Orange. He was with me. He was a hero just like you.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@pop1626]

He will always be with You... RIP

[@marcisunshine18]

@@pop1626 thanks. He is❤️

[@maureent8653]

Sorry about your Dad.. thank you sir for serving our country.

[@marcisunshine18]

@@maureent8653 thank you!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jeannehanson6025]

Marci so sorry about your wonderful dad and thank him for his service. My ex was on a riverboat there too. So dangerous. The rivers are small and you’re shot at from both sides. I’m glad your dear dad lived so long. My ex is still alive but has advanced level insurance at Vets due to Agent Orange exposure. 🫶

[@TiffTheTyrant]

Very handsome fella. Thanks for your service ❤

[@avrildixon7291]

My thoughts too...he is handsome 🎉🎉🎉😊

[@bg695]

Born to be a soldier. What a fantastic story. Thank you for your service. ❤ Wish we had thousands more like him. A special person.

[@msaunsha]

You’re a great dude, Michael. Thank you for your service, and thank you for your powerful testimony. I’m a believer too, despite my second fight with breast cancer. Take care and be well. 🙏🏽❤️

[@jackandlill]

You got this sister!! I can tell you are courageous!! You take good care 💝💫

[@msaunsha]

@@jackandlillaww, thank you sweet person! I appreciate it so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sheepnomore8063]

Ivermectin

[@Sunflo07H]

How humble is this man!! I thank you for your service 🙏🏻

[@gwennk4962]

I love the way you told your story, so honest and natural. There are some people who lose their faith after witnessing the horrors of war. Your faith only grew stronger. What amazing resilience! Thank-you for sharing your experience with us. 🙏

[@bkzslick1221]

Im proud hes my cousin. God bless you Mike! ❤

[@Tahoelifestories]

Thank you. It’s Michael though

[@mrmav1889]

WoW. Could be a film😮 Hero right there! All the best Michael going forward🙏

[@494ava]

Wow Michael you are one lucky amazing man and one hell of a soldier!! I definitely appreciate your service and your story too. My husband is a veteran of the military twice over with the USMC and USCG!! I’m a proud spouse and I’m so thankful you are still here to share your story with us!! You Rock!! Blessings to you as well!!❤

[@leanneadams2549]

Not bad looking either 😉

[@rib.7809]

😂😂😂😂 Agree!

[@LoyalAsst]

​@@leanneadams2549 Yes, he's too sexy to not come back in one piece. I wish life were peaceful, though. 😥

[@camminavarro7325]

I’m truly touched. I wish my brother had survived his traumas of childhood and 2 tours to Iraq, to tell his story. Unfortunately he took his life. If he only had testimonies like this to help him go on. Thank you so much for being so honest and speaking your faith in Jesus Christ. Obviously there is a reason you are still here, to share your story and the gospel that is alive today.

[@jackandlill]

I am so sorry for your loss! Thank you & your family on your brother's behalf, for his service. I dare say, bcse I know the pain well, some thoughts that help me are - you know he is safe, has peace & you have another angel in heaven watching over you ♥Be well my friend!

[@Tahoelifestories]

I’m sorry for your loss it is a shame our brothers and sisters in arms are struggling this bad.

[@aquavita1]

I am in awe of his courage. Thank you for your service.

[@aaronlattimore9409]

82nd Airborne 1st 504th. A & A Leads The Way!! Salute Soldier!! Thank you for your Service

[@michaelronanenglish]

You served in 1/504 as well?

[@aaronlattimore9409]

@@michaelronanenglish No I was at Fort Bragg North Carolina. 58th/659th Maintenance Com. I deployed twice with Ft. Bragg.

[@michaelronanenglish]

@@aaronlattimore9409 thanks for your service. Godbless you

[@dawgski690]

I wish I could meet you Mike. My childhood was very similar to yours. I survived two tours in Iraq. I felt raw listening to your experiences. God bless you. Keep the faith. Pray the rosary every day.

[@merrycoleman8257]

This was a refreshing story. What an encouragement this young man is. His attitude is remarkable. Wishing the best for!

[@rdj0981]

Thank you for your service! USMC 99-03 OEF/OSF/OIF. Your description of hyper alertness is the best I've heard. I call it "head on a swivel". Can't even eat in peace without looking all around you...

[@shawnmann9491]

Thank you as well! My PTSD counselor described it to me as “hyper vigilance” and it was a beast of a period in my life. I hope you are well my friend! Great interview here🤙🏼.

[@michaelronanenglish]

Thank ya for your service may God bless you

[@Kristina__Ann]

Such a similar story. Raised poor in NJ, and wanted out and the army was where I wanted to go. Went into army, went airborne, and did two deployments to Iraq. 03-04, and 06-07 (which really messed me up) and just like he has said when I came home I noticed just how much I had changed. When he said that he thrived in the chaos, and when things are calm it’s actually strange. Boy, do I understand that sentiment. I was at the 2017 Route 91 Harvest festival (the first time I had been to a concert due to my uneasiness with crowds) and when the shooting started you just go into hyper vigilance mode, even more so than I already was. I spent 10 years in the army and I’m still kind of lost since getting out, not sure what to do with my life and have tried my hand at multiple things but get bored because I miss that environment, believe it or not. Most days I miss who I was, and I hope to find my purpose. Until then I will travel.

[@paulyjones3966]

Hope you've found some kind of peace hey

[@Kristina__Ann]

@@paulyjones3966 I’m trying

[@Kristina__Ann]

@@paulyjones3966 thank you

[@carolseven3802]

Thank you for your service. An incredible first person insight to war, and how you think. I’ve never considered looking at people’s hands as the threat and it makes so much sense. Thank you also for your down to earth easy to relate to testimony. I hope to see you again!

[@shanecoleman7114]

I feel ya buddy. I'm ex-military, 2006/07 military police served in Baghdad Iraq. Mainly only joined to gain the respect of my father since I had a rough childhood. Since the military I've had five back surgeries struggle with PTSD daily, was denied my first time for benefits waited 14 years and then finally got accepted. After leaving the service I started getting treated as a child again by my father. I've always lived alone kind of been the loner / outcast I'm the only kid to my father. All my cousins are married or have children. I have none, live alone and on disability now because even though I walk still, life's been an adjustment. It's a tough situation when you served your country, but feel like it wasn't given in return after. And the military beats respect and discipline in ya, and I've always struggled with dating watching just about all girls prefer the couch surfing kids as opposed to a veteran who'd spoil them. I've found that even 17 years later that Iraq still follows me daily, and it's probably affecting my luck with dating. I've found I just take it day by day at age 37, and do as much physical therapy as my back allows.

[@beneleonhard7915]

maybe look into your reasons for dating. Many people are needy when it comes to relationships. Often, both sides think their happiness depends on a relationship and then project a lot into the other. Spoiling - well, a good partner will want to be cared for and care, whether male or female. Spoiling can be overwhelming or come across as "selling yourself" by the benefits that come with it. Find love in living as such - and then a partner might show up. Else it's just going to be someone breathing next to you. And if you date: just be interested in the other person, don't just meet people with the intention to form a relationship. That's not true interest, but looking for function. Of course, that works both ways and it is not easy to find true adults or those wanting to grow up. Military service may lead to the insight that a lot we do is pointless and not seeing how precious life is. It is a burden, but also an asset. I believe others can find the same or else everyone would need to go through traumatizing experiences. But such experiences may put one on a distance to the petty worries of others and their self absorbed world view while longing for a simple every day peace. I guess peace starts at home. So does love. Love for life - which is always complete as such, just we humans make such a mess of it. Once we grow up as a species, there will not be two conflicting settings that are disturbing for different reasons, yet the same: war and pseudo peace. As truly, we are at war all the time and then we seek a small peace of solace of another as peace seems so far away. I think it is the ultimate challenge and true life task to see where we are at species and see how our individual life experience is proof of that there must be a way out or rather properly into life that is not just a pendulum swinging between pain and pleasure. We seldom pause to see the miracle, but are always driven to something more or anxious to loose sth. Wishing you joy & serenity from across the pond.

[@MsShep55]

So much respect for this man. Thank you for your service, bravery and stamina. With any luck you can some day be a great Dad. We need more men like you in this country.

[@dianahowell4011]

That's for sure!!!

[@loosegoose937]

Brilliant! I really think anyone who chooses to go to war and comes back should live off of our government comfortable.

[@thematriarchy2075]

And do you also think, that all Americans should have health insurance regardless of income?

[@thematriarchy2075]

And do you also think, that all children should have good schools to go to?

[@loosegoose937]

@thematriarchy2075 WOW, you seem fisety. My comment is only to support men who've experienced war. When trying to come back to civilization, they try to live like normal ppl. 😒 But they aren't.

[@thematriarchy2075]

And women! I think you completely misunderstood me. The US is spending a huge amount of your tax money for the military, and even cutting down a small portion would give you all your basic human rights, as health care and good schooling. Housing too. The war on drugs has costs 1 trillion, so far. ​@@loosegoose937

[@stevennewman4778]

People that live off the government are controlled by the government. Why would you want that for anyone, especially with an authoritarian federal government that seizes more power every year? Give returning military what they need to reintegrate and gain employment, not to become lifelong slaves to the system.

[@lilman0820]

what a great interview with a true hero

[@UzahBoolah]

Good luck, Michael. Praying for your wellness

[@40momba]

Michael my brother God Bless You! I hope to hear more from you, great testimony!

[@carlahudson9984]

Thank you for your service & your testimony. My Dad was in WWII, Korean War, Vietnam & Cold War. The only thing he ever said about it was that guys right beside him died & he couldn't understand why he lived. After WWII he was a B52 bomber. All his family from Ukraine area. May God be with us all in this evil world and give us strength to love each other. 🙏

[@bakednotfried1184]

Best guest yall had in a minute

[@CCC303THIZZ]

Needa do some trauma doctors from LA hospitals from the late 80’s early 90’s Imagine the stories they have

[@wesleyalan9179]

Yes!

[@thatpart]

Damn, that would make for some interesting stories. I like the idea.

[@robertcronin6603]

yes...good idea

[@kellyroge]

And this is why we need certain types of Men. Thank you, Michael. Please find peace in the remainder of your life. You’ve done more in your young life than most Americans ever will. I appreciate you.

[@Fiddlesticks52]

Amazing stories. You are a man with a good heart and strong will. Look after yourself now.

[@jenniferstevenson1618]

My son served in Afghanistan. He told similar 😢stories.

[@crisdorcas4655]

Thank you for service I always appreciate the soldiers.

[@a.marvellehoneyman4560]

“Thank you Lord, for my healing…”very powerful, I will pray this. 💌

[@gwag8410]

Retired General Smedley Butler, most decorated marine in history, wrote a book.. War Is A Racket… he wrote..All wars are banker’s wars.. a free read, and very enlightening, highly recommended for any young person entertaining the idea of joining the military.. That being said, I honor the young people duped into becoming pawns for a few people in ivory towers, who lust for power and resources of countries around the world… and are willing to take out millions of lives in order to gain it.. God speed young man..

[@rib.7809]

❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️

[@jimhafer212]

Blessed soul! Hope you find what you are seeking - you've earned it!

[@chrischarles7472]

Fascinating story. I too am an Army combat veteran who grew up in Brooklyn and am very familiar with where he grew up.

[@Tahoelifestories]

Thanks for your service brother

[@TheMrfrankclark]

What a great man. I have such respect for self made men.

[@TheRooster1122]

Absolute Warrior welcome back my friend…!!!

[@korneliusparker536]

He needs to go on the Shawn Ryan podcast, it would be a perfect fit

[@coolbrogoodstory7955]

no he wouldnt, you have zero concept of what he nor shawns guests are talking about. Trust me.

[@VirtualkitchenwithLaura]

What a hero!!! I felt I was was listening to an audiobook. He would write a book.

[@melissamartin9615]

What an incredible testimony. I cried hearing him say: " You don't know who my God is. " One of the best interviews on this channel. Wish Michael and Hutch and Nick could meet up and interview.

[@jameshobbs]

My man really knows how to summarize his life. No prompting just unrolled it for us. He has depth and simplicity at the same time.

[@dianeivey1884]

Thank you for your service, Michael.🙏❤️ Your guarding angel is definitely with you. Stay blessed 🙌

[@TheLocknLoadChannel]

Amazing story! Thank you for your service Michael!

[@IanSmith-lu5wf]

Hats off to you young man . Takes a special man to live through your story! Many blessings to you and long life ahead

[@vickyrosinamkrause5285]

I appreciate Mark's story. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mik823]

I don't ❤️🇷🇺❤️🇷🇺zzzzzz

[@jackandlill]

You are just precious Michael!! A true angel from Brooklyn! You've been a warrior your whole life - the world is lucky to have you! ♥

[@ElChris816]

Michael, your being there in Afghanistan and Ukraine saved more lives than you know. You know for sure you saved the Ukrainian Grandmother and her dog, but your job saves soldiers, civilians and resources every time you went on mission. You're an honorable warrior and this world is a better place for you and all those like you.

[@Desire123ification]

Great Interview! 💯

[@ninag3068]

What a great interview and what an amazing guy. Total fox too!

[@mymarisol858]

Incredible man. Thank you for your service.

[@Idiotbtch7]

I appreciate your sacrifice, Michael. Soldier stories are so important. Thanks for sharing.

[@brandibranch2]

Thank you for your services. ❤

[@ricktomlinson5481]

Thank you Mark for this and all your interviews! I like your stile as you let your clients speak their story without a lot of questions and chit chat. Just let them talk and you do that very well.! Incredible story here too!

[@allnaturaledgedesigns]

What an amazing testimony brother 👏, God is using you, brought tears and hope to my heart, I've been struggling with stage 3 cancer, (cancer free now) after addiction in my 20's ( sober now) from a broken neck when I was 20 now fully healed, i don't have a testimony like yours but I still know God is protecting us and giving direction. God bless Soldier for Christ 🙏

[@joshuacurley417]

What a great interview. I wish Michael all the best and hope that he finds peace while travelling around. He seems like a genuinely good guy, and his story was captivating.

[@mrggy91281]

I love how you just let him tell his story. He's a great narrator with an inspiring life.

[@bethparker3205]

Michael was born to be a warrior. His ability to remain calm and react accordingly under unimaginable circumstances is a God given talent. I come from a military and law enforcement family of strong God fearing men whose personalities are just like him.

[@latinaluisa]

Thank and your family for your service!❤

[@christianvanniedek2746]

You’re an amazing soul!!! Thank you for being so brave ❤your truly a heroic human 💋💋💋

[@tinam761]

Thanks for sharing your story! ❤

[@patty4709]

Thank God for grandmothers.

[@user-fu8nj7gs2d]

God bless Michael! A true hero!!

[@rzpotts4]

Thank you for your service. And thanks for sharing your experiences. May God bless you. 😊

[@afoolsjourney4444]

Loved the interview

[@user-gp4ug9uu8p]

March 4th ( when I'm seeing this) is " Hug a G. I. Day. I'm sending a virtual hug. From an Airborne mom who can't hug my son for reasons you understand. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

[@Journeyman1642]

THAT WAS AMAZING!!!!

[@SuperDurv]

60 billion to Ukraine and Israel. 20B ends homelessness in the USA. Remember that

[@thematriarchy2075]

I trillion already spent on the war on drugs aka the war on people on drugs

[@venkkooo]

You can't end homelessness.

[@FluxFreeman]

Homelessness cannot be “solved” with any amount of money

[@lonner98]

Look, I fully agree with you about sending money to foreign countries. You'd be surprised just how many homeless people want to be homeless. That way sound like a fucked up thing to say but it's the truth.

[@venkkooo]

@@lonner98 we aint sending money, we are sending weapons and armor.

[@gwenlewis4443]

Incredible guy, incredible testimony. Thank you Michael, thank you Mark. The world needs to hear what's possible with character and faith.

[@benjee74]

Michael, Thank You for your Service! God Bless You... excellent interview. Ben in SW Florida

[@Just4AZ1]

What an awesome dude.

[@cherylc4468]

Michael, you are a true earth angel, please do not volunteer to fight anymore unless you want to join the special ops and go rescue the children they have in cages that are mostly all slated to be murdered. Its called human trafficking and its the only thing worth fighting for unless we have to fight on our own soil. If only there were more humans on this earth like you. I have always been a christian but I have to say my faith is suffering from what I see on this planet and you gave me a big shot of faith today and I needed it. No doubt you have some favor with God and its not a mystery as to why. Hope to see a follow up on you someday. God Bless You.

[@michaelronanenglish]

God is good. Unfortunately bad things happen because humans have free will.

[@susiedean5688]

Thank you for your service!!! I hope you interview more veterans. Their survival stories need to be heard.

[@user-ps5vc5ok9b]

Jesus Christ loves you so much, Michael - you are amazing Michael

[@gimmedimmy6533]

You're an absolute hero for helping Ukraine. What an amazingly thing to do for them. It's terrible, the burden they're having to bear but it must be so heartening for the Ukrainian heroes to have warriors come from the west to help them purge the occupiers. God bless you.

[@user-yj1jt8bw6s]

Great interview. Thank you Michael, God bless you!

[@kermcc]

Wow, wow, wow…what a blessing he is to our country. Thank you for your warrior spirit.

[@MrEddieEvo]

All this just so Corporation's and politician's can line their pockets.

[@jasminej2844]

Would love to so a video with you regarding female fgm mutilation

[@katydidmelanson3609]

Why would u ask that? I doubt they went into small villages looking for this procedure to weed out. Good god.

[@ursiemay]

Kia ora, from New Zealand, Michael. Thanks for sharing. You have my deep respect and admiration.

[@mik823]

You respect Nazis. Long live Russia ❤️🇷🇺❤️🇷🇺zzzzz

[@boost7983]

Great story, had my full attention. This guy has strong faith, God bless him. Best wishes for his future.

[@jimmyconner2444]

Jesus Christ is the only way!

[@jetsetgirl9792]

Thank you for your service, Michael!

[@paulyjones3966]

So pleased he's learning to go forward but appreciates how lucky he's been and kept his word

[@williamcassidy9755]

Fantastic interview

[@SooperTrooper100]

Great interview. Beautiful soul.