Rape in the US military: part one
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Over a third of sexual trauma cases reported last year in the US military were men. Rick Tringale says he was gang raped in his dormitory during the first few weeks of training. He was 18 years old
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#usmilitary #usarmy #usarmedforces
I’m sure that his attackers tell their families that they’re “fighting for freedom.”
Exactly! They're a bunch of hypocrites.
True
yup
"Mmm hmm. Yep. You go gurl, damn straight. Yup. That's right. Independent black woman."
That's literally a the replies to your comment.
TAO TAO lol I like it
Rapists and those who hide it should lose veteran's benefits.
lol
That's it?
inaaya bint musab totally agree
@Steven Hickman you fk okay?
Should be fined over 300k each and locked up for 1year each minute they spent raping him
His Voice says it ALL.
His Eyes says it ALL.
No Justice & Peace for him.😠
Lol seems like he got beat and raped cuz he was gay
Toxic T shut up
@@jellymaggot6889 I'm not joking judging by how old he is it was a lil while ago and it's not funny and I'm not tryna be funny that's just what it seems like to me tho what do you think
@@toxict2277 Just pray that doesn't happen to you ... gay or not he did not ask for it.
Toxic T if he was beaten and raped for being gay, that’s only a reflection of the disgusting people who attacked him
And these same guys come back and become cops.
Imagine that!!
True story
Wouldn't be surprised...
Yeah man, army cops ducking suck
Exactly
As of 4 months I began working for VETERAN AFFAIRS and it is an OVERWHELMING amount of MEN and WOMEN Who are survivors of MST (Military Sexual Trauma). Im so sorry this is happening to those who fight for our country. 🤯🙏🏽
@Jack K I have no idea why do people sexually assault anyone?! If we knew the answer alot of people would be off the streets.
@Donald Trump is a Ghetto trick working for the VA does not automatically make someone a clinical psychologist.
@pat 904 You're disgusting. What a horrible joke, especially on this topic.
@pat 904 Your username must be your inmate ID number.
And this is what they're doing to their own. Imagine what they do to the poor civilians they slaughter overseas for no reason.
Police, soldiers, lawyers...lots of psychopaths in these fields period.
Politicians...
Lawyers?!?¿
@@lorettaoduro6432 Yeah that's what I said. Truth.
@@ftnppg1272 can you explain it please cause ive always wanted to be a lawyer
John Mcadams So true
When something traumatic happens to someone, sometimes people feel like they are actually outside of themselves watching. So for people saying its scripted, its kinda like reciting a movie.
Jem Hanlon it really is and it’s a terrifying experience and feeling when you have to repeat what you saw and relive it all over again. It’s like you can’t believe it. You become angry and angrier.
It's called disassociation and it's a common thing among people who experience intense trauma
It's called depersonalization.....it is caused by anxiety
I am the exact same way when talking on my traumas. I didn't even realize it was trauma. I just said "hey this happened, no one cares. Suck it up and move on, and when it comes up I'll speak about it in great detail but kind of like I'm recounting someone else's story. It honestly makes it easier to talk about without breaking down everytime. Now I have fleshed it out and have released the pain, I believe this man. I see that in him.
@@SisterKnight I'm sorry.
Why do people hide the names of their attackers.
Oscar I wish they wouldn’t
Could be sued
@@DanteRiccelli1 no way it's you!
fear for their lives.
afraid
It is strange (and very telling) how much gay sex happens, both forced and consensual, in an organization that has been anti-gay for so long.
Imagine a straight person trapped in a gay only area
simpleplanfan011 illuminati
@@masterchief7336 : Pretty much...
It's got me scared...
simpleplanfan011 more like in an organisation FULL OF MEN! Men are the probIem incase u haven’t noticed. Male Prison and military (which is full of men) has high s*x a$$aults
simpleplanfan011 well military is mostly all male so of course there would be a lot of gay s*x in all male environments
And these boys are fighting the “enemy “ right? Your own guys are the enemy. I’m so sorry this happens to anyone. Such a disgrace!
Yes America military is the terrorist
men bad
Then they come back and become the men with badges
Smh why would they do this to him. There's so much evil in this world 😢.
Because its like high school bullying. They do it because they believe the victim asked for it or deserved it. You or I are normal so we won't understand how that can be.
He raped somebody what do you aspect
Caramel Whiskey Bad people in the military as in the public
He's telling us in the video. They wanted to create trauma in order to turn him into a cold hearted killer by compartmentalizing his consciousnesses, so that the broken parts can be programmed to take commands to kill without thought. This is how they create MK ultra hit men and what not. This is probably a common practice in the military.
I Got Your Back yes!
That is life changing and brave of him to tell his story. He should get compensation from the military for this.
For his broken butthole yes
tarek midnite facts
Doubt it. He has no proof.
If they're capable and willing to do this to their own, imagine what they could do to the people of the countries that they illegally occupy.
seeing ur name and u mentioning "occupation" i already kno what time ur on xD
@@TheBucketSkill lol
Illegally occupy? How do you legally occupy a country to begin with?
@g % I'm pretty 9 11 was a declaration of war
@@wk2466Consensual merging between two governments I guess?
My father was raped in the military. He was 18 then and became a notoriously very violent man after he got out. He’s 65 now and still says the only thing he was taught was how to kill. I imagine he had a similar experience to this man
wow that's intense
your father was castrated to serve the usa goverment
I’ve always wondered why military people are the only ones who take their careers deep in their personal lives, their way to interact with others, their attitudes, their regime, their eternal “love for guns”.
I’m a physician, it would be like me taking my stethoscope, or barometer home. I hardly wanna speak about my job with friends, and or family.
Military people not only get trained, they get cultured to live with the mentality till they die.
My ex told me he was sexually assaulted in the army. He told and they did nothing for him. Makes me so sad.
I am a veteran and I am very hesitant to thank another veteran for their service because for all that I know they are rapist, abusers and predators because all those behaviors are bred and encouraged in the military.
Exactly!!!
It’s not that bad bruh.
you sure don't hit me as the "vet" type
You were most likely S1, so not really in the military to begin with
Interstellar Overdrive what’s funnier is that they immediately dismiss her experience. Lol” nah you’re not in the military”
I can completely understand your situation brother. It happened to me too...it has affected my life for over 30 years
What branch of the service were you in?
Omg I’m so sorry 🙏🏽
@Big Hosafat lol
Obviously in the navy
Did you come . I have had 197 deep and all came you likes it m esrpy relief lol
Thanks for sharing your story. Horrible.
blueh9 - agreed! Very brave and honorable man. He has nothing to be ashamed of~ shame on those horrible men and shame on the doctor for his ignorance and of all that doctor should have helped!!!
It does sound horrible if it's true, but his story's hard to believe. There's no way he was raped at night as BCT barracks are communal. Dozens of soldiers would have woken up very angry to have their 5 hours of sleep disturbed by a couple of gay dudes raping somebody. Also, neither fireguard or the drill sergeant on barracks watch heard anything?
my wife does all medical all military records and she tells me about all this goes on from back in the day to present / same company over ten years now
Wow how frequent?
Same company as in the same rapes are happening?
It happens all the time in the military both male and female. It is sad
That violates hippa.. smh
Emanuel Barba
That does not violate HIPAA. There's no identifying information being released.
You're supposed to be "brothers" in the military. This decent, strong man was done wrong by his pathetic comrades. Utmost respect, sir.
Bravo to any man who gets raped and is able to talk about his experience. If that happened to me I would kill my rapist and then myself. It takes such strength for a straight man to go on after an experience like that and maintain their masculinity. I praise any man who's endured that and lives to tell about it. You're tougher than I ever could be.
But I think it’s just as horrifying for a gay or bisexual guy to get raped.
yeah um...it's horrible for anyone to get raped, not just a straight man
Mega Omega Shut up those kids lied about it form cash smh 🙄
Neverland Ranch will never be the same
I don’t understand how being “a man” is such a fragile concept that it can be shattered by the actions of others.
This happen to my father during WW2 he was 15yrs old.
@@godschosenpeople5084 God's chosen people?? Lol maybe Satan's chosen people
@@godschosenpeople5084 Shame on you.!!!! You might really be sorry you said that one of these days .
Abena-Kai Harris 15!?!?!?! That’s too young
Sarah Obaseki it’s not „too young“ it should never have happened whatever his age was
God's Chosen People sad loser you’re just a sad loser
Wow. I had no idea that this was something that occurred in the military......I'm so sorry for the pain you have endured.
Sorry for the pain? Lol 😂
I don't know how common it is but yeah I've heard a lot of stories. It makes me sick.
@@truthseeker2095 ???
@@truthseeker2095 WTH is wrong with u??!
nelson kiiru he got bummed don't you get it? Pain? Bummed???
That’s probably why some of our vets are crazy
The real reason soldiers have PTSD
Right ☹💔
Unlike another person who commented this, I totally believe his testimony. Not all gut reactions are the same. I hope he eventually found some kind of healing, and good support. I would be so mad at the doctor. Like, mad like hell. And the US Army. He deserves a huge compensation, as well as the thousands of other people, women and men alike, who got raped within the US Army. Because it truly does not look good, to say the least.
TRUTH
Consider this though. Barracks are communal. His entire bay, the next bay over, and fireguard would have heard him being raped as sure as 1+1=2. That's dozens of people, probably around 50 minimum. That's not it though. When you pull cq on the first floor you can hear somebody jumping from their bed 3 floors above you. There is absolutely No noise or lights allowed during the night in basic. It's been this way for decades. His entire barracks of over 100 people Would have heard yelling. Is it more likely that not a single person or the drill sergeant pulling guard did anything, or is it more likely he was chaptered out for psych problems?
@@vercingetorix3839 what a truly awful comment. Shame on you, awful. Why would he lie?
You believe him because your gullible.
@@thedappercooklots of people lie about things that have no reason. I can’t say if he is or he isn’t…
You can see the pain in his eyes. It goes from reliving the trauma and the fear he felt to the rage that was born after that tragic situation. I hope he’s ok and getting the necessary help and therapy! Nobody deserves what he went through.
Never ever ever voluntarily join the us army you've been warned.
Dang, i was going to but circumstances prevented me.
I doubt anything of the sort would happen to me but who knows.
Im a short guy and quite feminine looking, damn I would've been lunch meat.
Kenny Twd If you don’t join because of a few tiny cases then you don’t deserve to get called a soldier ever
IDonT GoTAGuN those “few tiny cases are pretty extreme
pat 904 u crazy😂
pat 904 more than likely
These soldiers claiming they “fight for our freedom” can’t even stand up for their own. I apologize for what you been through, sir 😥
As a woman I will say that I have been surprised by how many men I have met that tell me they too had been abused by other men/boys. Thank you for saying your truth. 🙏🏼
Megan Kim DeAinza it not a female only thing still wrong to happen to both though contrary to what the media says
And women doing it to young girls
One of the many reasons that I will never, EVER recommend the military to ANYONE.
@janjr165: Especially women who'd really be vulnerable!!!! I'm sure many women will now be hesitant to join the Military nowadays!
I am so sorry to hear your story. Abhorrent, appalling and shameful... Justice will be served.
What he said
@Unknown Soldier God's Kingdom
Could you imagine what they do in other countries
No im in the US u care about whats going on in this army where this is becoming common
ish the fish Americans get so mad when someone talks about a different country 😂😂 they act like they the best country
Gary Winthorpe no ones getting mad.
@pat 904 you are disgusting
@@heyfoo467 That's literally every country occupied by nationalists.
This sounds like prison. Wtf and these are the people that we're supposed to love and respect.
A select few shouldn’t ruin your outlook on the general population of the military. As a vet, I will admit this is a big deal in the military, and the military is doing a lot to prevent these types of things from continuing to happen within the ranks. Don’t look at every service member as if they’re ALL rapist, though, and don’t deserve love and respect.
Pablo Becerra
Exactly, stop telling military people "thank you for your service". Besides raping their own soldiers, alot of military guys are racist, xenophobic, and just downright stupid and sociopathic.
@@uhurus2 I was only speaking about that time , in 1980 or whenever it took place not now
@@pablobecerra1995 It still happens to this day. I've met a few women who were sexaully assaulted/ raped in the miltary.
@@KingTuck94 I have questions and I need answers. After watching this video, I’m now thinking of flunking the ASVAB, no matter how much it disappoints my parents. But if I joined the Reserves, is the probability of this still possible? I know if you’re in the Reserves, you can continue your Civilian life while serving, so I’m not gonna stay on base for a while or anything, nor am I going for a job where I’m participating on the frontlines, so I wanna know right now whether I should flunk the ASVAB.
I can see it in his face he is re-living this despicable attack. It hurts my soul to know this happens within our military. :( I hope this man is doing well and finds justice. I'm keeping him in my prayers.
A friend I worked with told me he got raped every day for the whole time he was in bootcamp! He reported it and they never did anything about it!!! He contracted STD s because he got passed on from his friends to staff sergeants to privates to Colonel's as well. The horror in his face as he told me about his ordeal man he's strong to not reltaliate and kill each one like on that movie I spit on your grave. He's a better man than I am forsure!!
I'm calling bullsh*t on that story 😂.. EVERYDAY? And he never reported it or fought back? Yeah, ok. 😂
@@retiredtidepodeater3339 fu$&+n A right! Anyone that is former military, or even from a military family knows this is bull.... Your D.I.s woulda been all over it if you were talking, let alone raping.
@Rickt Ortiz what years was your friend in? what branch? Where did he go to boot camp? Im fixing to get a Ka-bar and do some passive hunting, millions of cases, lots of pedophiles and rapists.
That's hot
@@cesarcueto1995 are you ok dude? Do you need some psychiatrist evaluation??
Thank you for being brave enough to share your story men need to talk up more to save lives
Looks like hes remembering the scene vividly in his mind...the pain...uggghhhh
Imagine being a young kid ready to serve your country and believing in the military only to have your dreams crushed by some psychopaths. And then not be listened to. Disheartening.
Not really surprised by this story. I enlisted in The Military in the late 70’s and was frankly shocked by the number of incidents where “ men “ were being convicted for sexual assault of other men. I think there have always been sexual predators within the ranks, waiting for the right opportunity to act out. Just study the frequency of male sexual assaults within the last ten years. In Fiscal year 2016, 6,300 men were sexually assaulted! This depravity runs deep and it casts a dark shadow on everyone serving.
There's a darkness seepin into every institution.. Church , State, Military.
Isn't that the truth
It is called a "Blanket Party". It is usually a punishment for failing to keep up. In fact, it was a practice that was supported by DI's in the past.
Disgusting
Sounds like he was a loser who failed in basic. He was never raped.
@@Kermit46 - But I bet you were.
Its not ok tho
I think Michael bagley had his fair share of blanket parties
Betrayal comes from the people you least expected
Now guess what your „heroes“ do when they raid civilian areas overseas
Believe me when you I tell you, if that were me, I'd bayonette everyone in my squad while they slept. Everyone.
And sadly went to prison for the rest of your life
@@memelordanimegoddankstar6922 Dont care. Just knowing they're dead is good enough.
@@MiClLC True bro, revenge on the actual abusers can be more satisfying than freedom.. just kill the rapist himself first before going for his friends
It isn't that easy. When everyone acts like you're deluded or "making a big deal" and you're told to get on with jobs, and everyone's getting along and if you say or do anything then you're the problem. It takes time to understand and really come to terms with what's happened. It feels devastating and of people make you feel powerless, then you can easily believe them.
Your cheeks would have gotten bayoneted
It happens and is covered up. You don't even know.
Sad and tragic story but it is TRUTH
Heartbreaking story 😢 saw the pain in his face throughout....well done for speaking up and stay strong! Hope whoever took part in this vile act watches this and are scared they could be outed.
When he says Congratulations US army, it's painful to watch..
Born again hard.....
Be careful what you wish for...
You can’t control the monster you created
I would not blame him
Hard…..
Monster…….
The moral of this story is that the only person you can trust is yourself. I toyed with the idea of enlisting for quite some time now but not anymore
@greg sheppard Where's your proof?
you are so strong and brave for sharing your story. this is unforgivable. the doctor and your squad members are pathetic... I’m sorry you even had to endure this. stay strong
It happens to the female troops too, who are often more afraid of their own squad than 'the enemy'
To be betrayed by those whom you are “supposed” to trust the most in such harsh times...I’m utterly speechless. I can’t tell if I’m more heartbroken or angered by the vulgarity 😢😡
I am glad that i fail those test to the army god only knows what would happen to me , I heard horror stories in the military about sexual assault it's horrible thing .
shane marz well.....you do you homie
shane marz i can do that for you
@@gambit3950 Also military ages you especially when you go out to combat
shane marz I- okay ....
U look like Sammy Sosa
And yet they say “man up”
Damn they turned him crazy ....... i was scared of him at the end
Fr I was thinking if I even talked to this guy funny he would kill me
Yes his stigmated from society that is sick ...
Right? He had those crazy eyes at the end. Ugh this stinks
Cooking with iyana rude
@@platanom3n why rude?
😭😭 This is seriously disturbing! As somebody who has been attacked it broke my heart 💔
so brave of him to share his story to help others. I hope you are okay now Sir.
This will be ignored and the victims will be vilified. It takes enormous courage to speak out like this!
I hope there is an independent enquiry but I seriously doubt it.
This is pure evil. you're strong and brave to expose this crime that has been hidden for far too long.
military is basically prison with extra steps
It's nothing like prison
very brave to share this story.
On large aircraft carriers it's really common to hear about sailors throwing people overboard while they're asleep. They die without a trace
really?
When I was in the Army, I heard stories about these sexual assaults. I never dealt with anything but It’s crazy how your own squad will do you if they target you. I’m sorry that happened to you.
Poor guy,its a miracle you are still here.! Respect
no matter where you go - hatred is everywhere
This sickens me! My son is in the military and I hope that his squad, or anyone else, ever does this to him!
The chances of your son getting raped in the military is about the same as your chances of being eaten by a shark. It could happen, it does happen, but it's really rare (Only about 7 people per year).
@@JuicedUpLemon ok, ty so much!
@@JuicedUpLemon Those are cases that are reported or charged in court. I'm sure it happens alot more
He is right, they were prob told to do this to "toughen him up". But his unit would be stronger if they know they can trust each other, and if they think the bad guys are out there, but here we keep each other safe, that would be more effective and productive.
Rob Rosen ??????? Who?
Instead of toughening him up they broke him.
John Johnson that honestly breaks my heart
As a Human Being, I'm Deeply Sorry to hear what you went through.
I Hope these Vile Scumbags get the Justice they Deserve.
I Salute You for Serving and Putting your Life on the Line for our Country
Now imagine what they do to the women in the country they're fighting in
Imagine what they do overseas to others !!!!
I wasn't attcked like this, i wasn't beaten like this, but i was the victim of psychological abuse and neglect for many years and it did make me angry and it did make me crazy. I became violent as a way if fighting back. I feel for this man. He had it much, much worse than me.
Often times when a traumatic even like this one happens the person will invent and take on another personality, a alter ego that is savage and strong and relentless as a way to defend themselves from being a victim again. You can almost see him click into it after he is done describing the abuse. Mike Tyson is another great example, he was also sexually assaulted.
I've dealt with it my whole career. I will not be letting my kids join.
Kiana Brash would you please share more details about your experience?
His story is that he was set upon and physically beaten, and raped, by his "squad" after retiring one night after a hard day of training. What I want to know is what would cause a group of similarly recruited men to up and arbitrary select one of their own and perpetrate this upon him? Was he the new guy in the group? His musings at the end seem to indicate that he thinks this is standard procedure in the US Army, for the purpose of hardening soldiers. I find that a little hard to swallow.
I’ve never seen a blanket party, but it’s what the troops do(or supposedly used to do) to sort out someone who’s screwing people over or is really shitty and should leave. Normally guys put a bar of soap in a sock and beat the person with it.
Oh stop it, this is happening in every branch of our military right now and has always went on !!! It's called a blanket party and the Higher-ups are in on it !! American Military is filled with evil, satanic people, from top to bottom
😭So sorry for your horrible experience. I pray you be blessed with peace and love
Hugs. My husband and I went through this, also.
This is heartbreaking 💔
Moral of the story:
Make friends and don’t be isolated
Cannon Fodder no.
I remember my platoon sergeant telling us to be really afraid of those blanket parties.
Damn that's horrible
😂😂😂😂
Your brothers in arms betraying you like that. Absolutely despicable.
Hes talking about the ones you tell "thanks for your service"
I feel for him. Why treat him like this. Are they gay undercover. The military court is like regular civilian court a battle to prove the innocent .
This is happening in every branch of our military, it's called a blanket party
My uncle james Allen horton was raped and murdered by four of his shipmates in the navy in 1992. The case was unsolved for years until they found the four responsible were caught. But they were set free due to not enough evidence. There was a lot of media coverage on it if anyone wants to look it up.
Wow, I just looked that up, wow, sorry for that !!
I feel so sorry for him
My heart is broken 😭💔
I am so very sorry! No one should be treated like that. It breaks my heart!
It takes extreme courage to open up about this. Thank you for sharing
This id very severe abuse big time. I hear this often in military in any country.....
I'm sorry man, hoping you're doing ok
I was molested many nights while I was in the army it was horrible nothing was ever done about it I even tried to sue tried to get someone to take my case but guess what never happened😮
Why is it so common?
Such a terrible thing to go through.. my heart goes out to you.. so sorry that happened to you..
I’m so sorry, that’s incredibly CRUEL…
You are an incredible man of honor and integrity to come forth with your truth. We must all begin speaking about the unspeakable - otherwise it continues to live and take new victims down again & again & again. Darkness can't grow with the sunshine blasting it.
Shame on u US military😡
I'm tearing up while watching him tell his story. If he is a family member, I would be totally heartbroken. We let him fight for the country and our freedom but knowing this has happened to him will make my stomach turn. I wish I could embrace him and tell him personally that I feel his pain and I would pray for him to get justice and peace.
Keep in mind, these are the same people "fighting to protect American citizens".
I'm reading this today on Mother's day. I was molested at the age of nine. It prevents me from having children. I'm angry today, I wanted 4 kids. I'm sorry this happened to you.
Release the pain it wasn’t ur fault
Plz live have kids
This is so heart breaking. =(
I am so sorry 😢😢😢what happened to you 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Jarred Jay i’m sure she meant that
Jarred Jay that*