Marines Fight Close Quarters in Fallujah & Endure the Cost of War

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  • @UrbanValorTV
    @UrbanValorTV  7 місяців тому +82

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  • @swmann2
    @swmann2 7 місяців тому +149

    This UA-cam channel is a goldmine for Marines that are out and struggling with being a civilian.

    • @UrbanValorTV
      @UrbanValorTV  7 місяців тому +12

      🙏🏼👊🏼🇺🇸🤙🏼

    • @menachem2521
      @menachem2521 7 місяців тому +9

      Yup, there really isn't enough out there that focuses on the normal Marine. Everyone only focuses on the high speed guys.

    • @Joshmo1234
      @Joshmo1234 6 місяців тому +8

      For real, like the grunts didn't eat sh*t sandwiches on the daily during all the major offensives across both Irocket and Assghanistan.

    • @geebee802
      @geebee802 5 місяців тому +8

      @@menachem2521I certainly agree with you, thou speaking as a Civ (with the deepest admiration for all our Vets) I think the high speed gets so much attention because they’re out there telling their stories. Most vets I’ve known IRL are incredibly humble, but thats what I love about this channel giving a platform to the bulk of our soldiers. I wish there were more outlets doing this so their actions can be more widely recognized and more Americans can be exposed to the men and women that went to hell and back while they were comfortably drinking their soy lattes and taking our liberties for granted.

    • @menachem2521
      @menachem2521 5 місяців тому +1

      @@geebee802 right on

  • @Jujigunmma
    @Jujigunmma 7 місяців тому +218

    Why is this channel so underrated, it doesn’t get the right recognition it deserves.

    • @GamerKid802
      @GamerKid802 7 місяців тому +6

      This channel has 114k subscribers WTF ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT

    • @bykycil
      @bykycil 7 місяців тому +4

      The stories are totally unrelatable to almost everyone. I mean no disrespect, just answering your question.

    • @michaelsinclair7253
      @michaelsinclair7253 7 місяців тому +10

      @@bykycilbut channels like Sean Ryan’s and Jocko’s are relatable? Like theirs, this channel sees veterans sharing their experiences, with the majority having served in, or attached to Victor units. Make your comment make sense.

    • @bykycil
      @bykycil 7 місяців тому +2

      I personally like and enjoy the content. I appreciate it very much. Nothing I said doesn't make sense Mike. Relax.

    • @44SWAGNUM-MAGA5
      @44SWAGNUM-MAGA5 7 місяців тому

      @@michaelsinclair7253 bro call me crazy but those are psy ops channels and get boost by algorithm, also so many war channels out there, very saturated. lots of competition

  • @UsmcDevildog-rd1yt
    @UsmcDevildog-rd1yt 7 місяців тому +221

    Hollywood Marine here, thanks for sharing your story devil dog. I also was in Fallujah around the same time you were. Hearing your story brought back memories raaah brother semper Fi

  • @darnellgolden5211
    @darnellgolden5211 5 місяців тому +30

    I was in vehicle 4 during that hit too. Jake when you mentioned that event, my chest got tight Bro.

  • @darnellgolden5211
    @darnellgolden5211 5 місяців тому +78

    This is my Brother. I was his radio operator. Our engineering platoon supported 3/1 in our generations Hua City Battle AKA Fallujah.

  • @3rdiknowledgetv
    @3rdiknowledgetv Місяць тому +4

    THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WITH PEACE AND LOVE

  • @BuntaFujiwara713
    @BuntaFujiwara713 7 місяців тому +44

    You guys always bring the best stories that have to be heard! Always a great hour or 2 to listen while on the road hauling this truck!!

    • @UrbanValorTV
      @UrbanValorTV  7 місяців тому +4

      Appreciate you listening brother 🤙🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

  • @Broe_Rogan
    @Broe_Rogan 6 місяців тому +16

    I just found this channel the content is absolutely incredible!! I never served but I am a navy brat my dad did 24 years as a corpsman. Thanks everyone for all you did and do and continue to do!

    • @UrbanValorTV
      @UrbanValorTV  6 місяців тому +4

      Much respect your dad 🫡 and appreciate you watching 🤙🏼

  • @jeffhale5569
    @jeffhale5569 7 місяців тому +18

    Powerful and emotional story, thank you for sharing your experience.

  • @31446963048
    @31446963048 7 місяців тому +37

    I really enjoyed the attitude this young man has.

    • @threatresponse685
      @threatresponse685 7 місяців тому +11

      Thank you 🙏 I definitely have never shared this much detail, ever.

    • @MrTerror196
      @MrTerror196 6 місяців тому +3

      ⁠@@threatresponse685was army JROTC have deep passion and respect for everyone in the military and since 2019 to now I’ve watched hundreds of hours of podcast it’s insane. This was easily top 10 favorites. What a story thank you for your sacrifices and keep on telling the stories of those fearless men.

  • @charissa6648
    @charissa6648 5 місяців тому +9

    He is an incredible story teller.

  • @thebeachguy6697
    @thebeachguy6697 7 місяців тому +27

    Bro I gotta tell you the first 20 minites of this video had me in tears from laughing so hard. The Marine Corps is a small world. A tiny world and you found that out while in the DEP...LOL. Semper Fi man and honestly this was a great video. Thanks for bringing back some great memories

    • @morelia21701
      @morelia21701 6 місяців тому +4

      A kid in one of the other platoons in my company rode the same school bus as one of our platoon DI's. Pvt Boney. LOL.

  • @johnhoran9063
    @johnhoran9063 2 місяці тому +2

    Great interview thanks for your service!!! I hope the vets that need help and support get what they need!!

  • @BillyWickert
    @BillyWickert 7 місяців тому +8

    Thank you Sir for your service!

  • @muzien87
    @muzien87 6 місяців тому +7

    the west coast did it way different in 2007, we do the crucible at the end of phase 2 and the pinncale of all that is climbing the reaper and they gave us our dog tags at the top. im a former 0311 myself, my deployment was to fallujah in early 2008 and i dont think you would believe me if i told you it was a night and day difference between your time there and my time, a few IEDs, we didnt lose anyone, no injuries even for my platoon and we were operating ECP5 over by blackwater bridge and the new one they built and then we spent 3 months in the dead center/north of the city, its crazy to hear how wild it was just a few years before i was there and to see it when i was there in 2008 where it was all peacekeeping and presence patrols and dealing with local disputes. we had 3 guys die out of our whole battallion and 2 of them were guys i went to bootcamp with and was friends with both but one in particular i was very close with but he was in a different company. all that fighting and crazy stuff you guys did before i was there paid off in the long run, people were free to walk the streets with little to no fear at all, while the locals were ready for us to just leave they werent really trying to kill us either. my good friend who died i never got closure with, right before we shipped out we did a hug and a handshake and said we would share stories over drinks when we got back, he never made it back. the way ive dealt with losing friends, especially all the suicides, jesus christ the suicide numbers dwarf any losses my unit suffered during all of its deployments, but the way i deal with it is just trying to live my lfie and be the best person i can, the best father the best husband because i have to make up for the guys who are no longer here, they cant enjoy these things, theyll never have kids theyll never have a wife to grow old with their families will never get to spend quality time with them again and its our duty to honor them by living fully.

    • @Paul-f7q
      @Paul-f7q Місяць тому

      Damn bro just write the book already. His yarn, not yours.

    • @theaustralianyeti1636
      @theaustralianyeti1636 26 днів тому +1

      ​@@Paul-f7q people that have served are going to relate to these videos a lot more than someone like me, and from your comment I assume someone like you.
      The guy in the video was talking about how hard it was to come home to the civilian world. Do you not think it might be refreshing for them to hear these guys speak and realise that they aren't alone, and that other people have had to deal with the same things?
      Have some empathy.

  • @martincorbett1006
    @martincorbett1006 2 місяці тому +3

    this interview was really touching much respect

    • @UrbanValorTV
      @UrbanValorTV  2 місяці тому

      Appreciate you listening 🤙🏼

  • @paulhill7952
    @paulhill7952 7 місяців тому +12

    Thank you for telling your story.

    • @UrbanValorTV
      @UrbanValorTV  7 місяців тому +1

      Appreciate you watching 👊🏼🇺🇸🤙🏼

  • @jilliangetsit
    @jilliangetsit 8 днів тому

    I just love and admire this man. Thank you Sgt. Edwards for sharing your story and propping up support for veterans and gold star families. I find myself circling back and listening to this interview over and over again. It incites so many emotions. Listening to your experiences and perspective is beyond humbling. It makes me proud and grateful for our service members, thankful for our freedoms and security, it makes my heart ache, for the suffering of our service members, their loved ones, for civilians in wartorn countries, it's inspiring to hear of your bravery and the leadership your received and gained in your years of service. Man, simply put - everything about this interview is 💯 top notch. Thank you Urban Valor for building this platform for this information to be shared. Hats off to all of you!

  • @lisamoulton2540
    @lisamoulton2540 2 місяці тому +3

    You are an amazing person. I'm glad to be a veteran beside you, brother.

  • @dannykim7105
    @dannykim7105 6 місяців тому +8

    Just found your channel. I was a Corpsman with 3/4 Wpns 81’s plt in 2004-2006. Brings back memories

  • @kylewhitlow2126
    @kylewhitlow2126 Місяць тому +4

    I probably know Jake from growing up in Cville. I went to school and played lacrosse with Cpl. Brad Arms. The Post Office in Charlottesville is named after him. RIP.

  • @garyvandegriek6015
    @garyvandegriek6015 2 місяці тому +3

    Thank you brother for this story and that kind you for you’re service

  • @joshshepherd5660
    @joshshepherd5660 6 місяців тому +14

    "You naaaaaaasty little thang!" Lol Thats gold.

  • @liamlynch2115
    @liamlynch2115 4 місяці тому +4

    This is a great channel. Binging like crazy. 🇺🇸

  • @sffpv5906
    @sffpv5906 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for your story and for your service. God bless all you hero’s 🙏

    • @UrbanValorTV
      @UrbanValorTV  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for the support! 🙏🏼

  • @bruceadams9542
    @bruceadams9542 7 місяців тому +17

    Thank you Sir for your service .🦅 Amazing detailed interesting story Thank you. 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @UrbanValorTV
      @UrbanValorTV  7 місяців тому +2

      Appreciate your support 👊🏼🇺🇸👊🏼

  • @Calidore1
    @Calidore1 5 місяців тому +1

    Good man Edwards, enjoyed your story telling on this warming up August morning in Oxford.

  • @gbollc
    @gbollc 7 місяців тому +24

    Can relate... I turned 21 in boot camp. I loved combat, loved the brotherhood, but after 4 years, I was happy to leave.

    • @gbollc
      @gbollc 7 місяців тому +7

      Was in Al Taqqadum when the contractors got hung. Crazy Times

    • @bdunk914
      @bdunk914 7 місяців тому +3

      @@gbollcThank you for your service from Richmond Virginia

    • @Semperf11
      @Semperf11 6 місяців тому +2

      Rah

    • @kingjgweunhmmmhxexhuhBNjkfestn
      @kingjgweunhmmmhxexhuhBNjkfestn 6 місяців тому +1

      You loved a little 2 much for me

    • @gbollc
      @gbollc 6 місяців тому

      @@kingjgweunhmmmhxexhuhBNjkfestn Show everyone here on the doll where I touched you.

  • @johnandstephanie377
    @johnandstephanie377 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you for answering. Enjoy your content. Take care. From Texas

  • @JulianJohnston919
    @JulianJohnston919 Місяць тому

    These men and women who serve are such Heroes, we are blessed to witness and listen to these legends, thanks for everything!

  • @lisapayne4147
    @lisapayne4147 2 місяці тому +2

    I really admire his sence of humor especially what he witnessed and felt ❤️💙🙏🇺🇸

  • @morelia21701
    @morelia21701 6 місяців тому +3

    Awesome interview. I was a 1371 in HS Co., 4th CEB in the 90's. One of my ATD's was with Bravo Co. from Roanoke at Pendleton, don't think I ever went anywhere with Charlie Co. I feel very lucky it was peaceful during my contract.

  • @davidca96
    @davidca96 6 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for your service sir

    • @UrbanValorTV
      @UrbanValorTV  6 місяців тому

      Appreciate the support 🤙🏼

  • @jessiebedlam6094
    @jessiebedlam6094 7 місяців тому +4

    Jolan District in Fallujah, horrors were below the street. Was there from 05-06.

  • @joerivers9865
    @joerivers9865 7 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for your service and this interview

    • @UrbanValorTV
      @UrbanValorTV  7 місяців тому

      Appreciate you watching 🙏🏼

  • @arthurp-er1yz
    @arthurp-er1yz 2 місяці тому +1

    Watching these stories,upsets me so much more,"there are actually veterans homeless",i had no idea. This current, lack of gov.,Pisses me off big time. Thank you. Semper Fi Brother

  • @burnssy112
    @burnssy112 4 місяці тому

    Very well spoken. I like seeing the improvement and growth of this channel. I was watching when you had almost like 20k subscribers

  • @janedoe2379
    @janedoe2379 4 місяці тому +2

    Great story teller. Well worth the listen 👏👏👏

  • @BooBoosPalace
    @BooBoosPalace 2 місяці тому +2

    The military was your destiny. Thank you, Sir, for your sacrifice, courage, and tenacity. YOU are one of The Few, The Proud, THE MARINES!!!

    • @UrbanValorTV
      @UrbanValorTV  2 місяці тому

      Appreciate the kind words 🙏

  • @chrismiles8225
    @chrismiles8225 4 місяці тому +1

    Took me a few times to listen to this one but it was well worth it!

  • @MyName-yl2nc
    @MyName-yl2nc 6 місяців тому +3

    This channel should have 10 million subs

  • @d.j.9961
    @d.j.9961 5 місяців тому +1

    My Grandfather's brother Paul was on the U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS. Thank you bro!

  • @donlum9128
    @donlum9128 16 днів тому +3

    God bless our Gold Star Families. My favorite aunt's only son was KIA during WWII. She was emotionally wounded (about 50 years) until she passed at 94 yrs of age

  • @Godlikegio
    @Godlikegio Місяць тому +1

    "Hey marine, why didn't you salute me?"
    "Sir I'm saving your life"🤣🤣

  • @jamesc9001
    @jamesc9001 7 місяців тому +6

    We have Marines, We are blessed.

    • @UrbanValorTV
      @UrbanValorTV  7 місяців тому

      🙏🏼💯 thank you for the support

  • @thebronzetoo
    @thebronzetoo 7 місяців тому +3

    Semper Fi, Brother! I was in (Wpns) 3/1 in the late 80's. Thanks for continuing the Mission!

  • @american_cosmic
    @american_cosmic 2 місяці тому +1

    I read "We Were One" years ago... Jake talking about the guys who didn't make it is pretty heavy, I still remember those names from reading about them. Brave dudes, those guys.

  • @crime_wavez
    @crime_wavez 5 місяців тому

    this channel is a gem.

  • @timhall4779
    @timhall4779 7 місяців тому +6

    Thank you for your service. My fathers best friend. Basically my uncle, was in 3/1 Kilo Co. durning the Phantom Fury campaign. He fought in Falujiah, Ramadi, Nazaria, Najaf, Invasion of Iraq ect.. I not gonna give his name out on here, only to those who know or remember him he goes by “Cube” I’d love to get him on here one day to tell his story. 🇺🇸

    • @UrbanValorTV
      @UrbanValorTV  7 місяців тому

      Appreciate you watching brother 👊🏼🇺🇸🤙🏼

    • @hatfieldmccoy0311
      @hatfieldmccoy0311 7 місяців тому +3

      I was in 3/1 India Co my second enlistment, went through the Invasion with 1/2 we were the ones hit there in Nasiryah March 23 2003, I reenlisted and after the Invasion and was sent to 3/1 just in time to hit Phantom Fury and stayed with them for the next 8 years. We were in some of the worst fighting. My last deployment with them was in 2010 to Helmand. Tell him a brother from 3/1 said Semper Fi

    • @theobvious1958
      @theobvious1958 7 місяців тому

      @@hatfieldmccoy0311 BLACK LIVES MATTER!!

    • @hatfieldmccoy0311
      @hatfieldmccoy0311 7 місяців тому

      @@sukt00 brother 11th Marines were amazing, you did shoot for us for sure. Man for real from the bottom of my heart, thank you for putting steel on target the way you did. There were a few times shit got real hectic. Semper Fi brother

    • @allenleatherwood7493
      @allenleatherwood7493 6 місяців тому

      ​@@hatfieldmccoy0311what platoon were you assigned to, I was in 3rd platoon 3 1 .. SSGT Mac was my plt sgt.

  • @HarumiAida
    @HarumiAida 26 днів тому

    Jake Edwards THANK YOU for your service.

  • @AustinD333
    @AustinD333 6 місяців тому +7

    This guy knows how to tell a story. Thank You for Your Service! ❤🤍💙

  • @p.j._staten
    @p.j._staten 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for your service Marine and sharing your story.

  • @hangtough285
    @hangtough285 7 місяців тому +8

    Another legendary warrior here in this video. I hope we can get Sgt Connor on here next if he’s willing.

  • @shawnmclean2338
    @shawnmclean2338 3 дні тому

    Thank you for sharing your incredible life experience with us. God bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @romanbelic776
    @romanbelic776 7 місяців тому +6

    Very happy to see this channel start to get it's flowers

  • @gavins9846
    @gavins9846 7 місяців тому +43

    dang he got ratted out in basic... that was hilarious and enraging to listen to at the same time

    • @themetaphysicalaxe5506
      @themetaphysicalaxe5506 5 місяців тому +2

      Right, that was hilarious. Definetly bogus of the other guy to rat him out 😂

    • @gavins9846
      @gavins9846 5 місяців тому +2

      And I just got ratt3d out for something in my basic training (canadian army bmq) at st jean... ☠️

  • @Black_Heart_Defense
    @Black_Heart_Defense 5 місяців тому +1

    The last few sentences hit hard. I’m following through with that.

  • @GreatNorthStacking
    @GreatNorthStacking 7 місяців тому +16

    I always look for Fallujah marine stories
    In time more will speak out
    Ty to this soldier, words just can't describe sometimes I'm sure
    🫡🇨🇦🇺🇸

    • @gabesis7433
      @gabesis7433 5 місяців тому +1

      Check out War Stories with B-Rax

  • @garybellish9586
    @garybellish9586 3 місяці тому

    You are a hero and have my utmost respect. Thank you

  • @puffdaddy420
    @puffdaddy420 5 місяців тому

    Thankyou, Sgt. Edwards 🇺🇲

  • @meaghansnyder1618
    @meaghansnyder1618 2 місяці тому +2

    These men are incredible

  • @jameslopez958
    @jameslopez958 7 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for sharing this story Brother! Tucson Arizona Desert 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

  • @Blake-x1d
    @Blake-x1d 3 місяці тому +4

    1:07 lol "The summer of 69" song popped in my head man lol. This comment is so stupid but I had to share lol.

  • @sh0wg0hard
    @sh0wg0hard 3 місяці тому +1

    US Army veteran here. I love listening to Marines tell stories to compare and contrast my experiences downrange compared to the devil dogs.

  • @cvs5437
    @cvs5437 7 місяців тому +11

    It would really help if you added time stamps or “chapters” imo but dope vids

    • @UrbanValorTV
      @UrbanValorTV  7 місяців тому +2

      Noted, thanks for watching 👊🏼🤙🏼

  • @donlum9128
    @donlum9128 16 днів тому

    God bless you & your fellow soldiers.

  • @nativeclan
    @nativeclan 2 дні тому

    Amazing story. Total respect 🙏🙏🙏

  • @ottoso7044
    @ottoso7044 7 місяців тому +6

    LMFAOOO that drill instructor should’ve been like “well guess who’s in boot camp now”😂😂😂 if he knew from the beginning he’d bully this guy so much haha

  • @justinellis4586
    @justinellis4586 4 місяці тому

    You are yall fing heros. We all thank you! Heros! I thank u!

  • @kellenwaters9087
    @kellenwaters9087 7 місяців тому +1

    When I was in combat school, our instructors, all grunts with combat experience, introduced us to a combat engineer for one of our classes. One of them emphasized how ballsy it is to be a combat engineer, and that they truly were the tip of the spear in a lot of the street battles they endured.

  • @FloydofOz
    @FloydofOz 6 місяців тому +5

    Welcome home Sergeant Edwards! Thank you for your service in Iraq and at home in Virginia.

  • @DCODev
    @DCODev 15 днів тому

    Sgt Edwards, you are your Brothers Keeper! Semper Fidelis, Marine!

  • @philipschifano5876
    @philipschifano5876 4 місяці тому

    Another amazing guest 👏👏🇺🇸

  • @allenleatherwood7493
    @allenleatherwood7493 6 місяців тому +3

    I was there when Brad Arms was KIA, along with Joseph Welki, and Philip West all in the same house. Alex Sargent was seriously injured in the same house.

    • @allenleatherwood7493
      @allenleatherwood7493 6 місяців тому

      They were assigned to 3rd platoon 3rd Battalion 1st Marines India Co.

    • @threatresponse685
      @threatresponse685 5 місяців тому

      Hofman told me he was there too.

    • @allenleatherwood7493
      @allenleatherwood7493 5 місяців тому

      @@threatresponse685 which Hofmann, we had 2, 1 in 2nd plt and 1 in 3rd plt. Ben Hof was with 3rd with me

    • @threatresponse685
      @threatresponse685 5 місяців тому +1

      @@allenleatherwood7493, Ben Hofman, the tall guy.

    • @allenleatherwood7493
      @allenleatherwood7493 4 місяці тому

      @@threatresponse685 yea Ben is pretty tall, he was a SAW gunner for our platoon

  • @coocoo4cocablunty
    @coocoo4cocablunty 5 місяців тому

    The boot camp stories and poolie stories are hilarious. Brings back memories. Thanks for sharing man. Semper fi

  • @BlueWaterSTAX
    @BlueWaterSTAX 12 днів тому

    Cool stories. Thanks

  • @6172crew1
    @6172crew1 7 місяців тому +2

    Another solid interview. Semper Fi 93-99.

  • @carlgregory5219
    @carlgregory5219 7 місяців тому +4

    Wow!! Fascinating!! Thank you both !! 👏🏽

    • @UrbanValorTV
      @UrbanValorTV  7 місяців тому

      Appreciate you watching 👊🏼🇺🇸🤙🏼

  • @ctdamage
    @ctdamage 6 місяців тому +2

    Much respect ❤

  • @Worstpersonsingular
    @Worstpersonsingular 7 місяців тому +2

    I love these stories

    • @UrbanValorTV
      @UrbanValorTV  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching 🤙🏼

  • @NicholasAlbano-wx1rk
    @NicholasAlbano-wx1rk 6 місяців тому +1

    3/5 Getsome! Hey brother.. 1:05mins into this -I LOVE you bit in addressing the humor of Marines! I served with kilo co. 3/5 and like you - 2004 fall-ujah veteran.. and YES! OF ALL the violence and death- WHAT I remember most is of course -THE DANGEROUS humor that us killers posses! Love you my friend- God bless

  • @goatram1
    @goatram1 7 місяців тому +2

    Pushing the horror away is something we all do. We all have closets in our minds that we push our experiences in. Throughout our lives we keep having to build NEW Closets to store our nightmares in. Those closets have locks on them for a reason. We might need to visit them but remember to close and lock them up and stash the key away

  • @bobl6139
    @bobl6139 4 місяці тому +1

    It makes me proud to be an American that he and so many were inspired to join after 911. The chilling remark he made so offhandedly was “ they told us we would all return but never specified we would all be alive”

  • @johnperchman161
    @johnperchman161 3 місяці тому +1

    You all are friggin BEASTS im honored i was NAVY Vietnam time you dudes studs kicked ass🇺🇸🎖️🐕‍🦺☘️ shamrock thanks you my GSD

  • @slickone9135
    @slickone9135 5 місяців тому +1

    This one is really good👍💯

  • @wrektem240
    @wrektem240 6 місяців тому +4

    This was a dope ass episode! Dude had me laughing at times man.

  • @GrayHat0621
    @GrayHat0621 7 місяців тому +10

    Wait a Marine that went UA in Iraq when you found his cami top and bottoms did you follow up on that. I knew about Berg but not the Marine

    • @NastyNate18B
      @NastyNate18B 7 місяців тому

      Wassef Hassoun disappeared from a base in Fallujah, Iraq, in June 2004. Days later, he appeared blindfolded and with a sword poised above his head in a photo purportedly taken by insurgents. An extremist group claimed to be holding him captive. He was later found to have deserted and faked the photo. He spent 2 years in prison for it

  • @TimOtt-wb5ei
    @TimOtt-wb5ei 6 місяців тому +4

    I was at the Ding compound when it was blown up, 3/1 India. Does anyone know where to find that footage of the attack?

  • @skatersixer
    @skatersixer 7 місяців тому +3

    Blue ridge Native love this story thanks for representing !

  • @dv2033
    @dv2033 6 днів тому

    My cousin is a Marine that did 3 tours in Iraq. His first tour was Fallujah in 2005 i think. I remember him coming home and telling me how many CKs he had and I thought he was full of it. Now that im older and have learned about Fallujah he was definitely telling me waaaay less than the real deal. Years later he lost his 33 year old wife to cancer, fast fwd to last year he shoots and k1lls someone in self defense who was tweaked out on drugs breaking into his house with him and his family home. Hes a soldier for real for real and i hope to get to document his story someday.

  • @LarsOlsen-nd2eu
    @LarsOlsen-nd2eu Місяць тому

    Thanks for your story brother. I didn’t serve but I appreciate the heck out of the guys that did. Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @UsmcDevildog-rd1yt
    @UsmcDevildog-rd1yt 7 місяців тому +8

    Also there's always a blue falcon in every platoon

  • @lukelaughlin52
    @lukelaughlin52 7 місяців тому

    Thank you sir

  • @samwilliams659
    @samwilliams659 7 місяців тому +4

    Jaaaaaake!!! Way to go brother!!

  • @garrettbell4782
    @garrettbell4782 7 місяців тому +6

    You and the guys you served with are fucking hero’s man. My father was a EOD tech over there 07-08. We owe you and the guys that paid the full price everything. If your ever in middle Georgia reach out, dinner and beer on me devil dog.

  • @Textheinfidel
    @Textheinfidel 7 місяців тому +4

    Dude... I was at Abu same time!!! Preciate yall taking care of us while we played babysitter!!!!

  • @robs4517
    @robs4517 6 місяців тому +1

    How do you submit an individual to be interviewed?

  • @sneakyviewing4391
    @sneakyviewing4391 7 місяців тому +2

    I found this Marine's statements regarding academia near the end as interesting. I'm not an academic and I'm not military. My profession is Archaeology and I have a few other diplomas including International Studies Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution. That being said I'm not very anti-war. Anyways in my life and in my line of work, I'm often times over seas in dangerous places and I'm usually with a few team mates or entirely on my own. One example of what goes on wearing my shoes includes handling and moving crates of blasting gel in and out of a cave in Eastern Ukraine in 2014-2015 while guys with huge cameras, probably FSB stalk us. If myself or a team mate gets kidnapped, held at gun point, shot at or blown up we're not getting any help. I've been held at gunpoint before by scared civilians who accused me of being anything other than an American. At best if something happens local emergency services will respond. We don't have all the resources our military has to save our guys and gals in uniform. So when I see this with our military I feel kinda miffed and irritated thinking how lucky they are to at least ideally expect the entire support structure behind them to take care of them. If not they at least have a lot more people who understand what they go through. I'm not sure if it's jealousy but it's something similar to that feeling. I notice this the most when I deal with my own struggles with reintegrating into domestic American life, because I at best have about 5 people total who can relate with me about what I go through. The work I do and the direct experience I have leaves me with resentment for uneducated and/or inexperienced Americans who talk about what goes on over seas without truly knowing and understanding it. This cross section of America includes veterans as much as PhD holders. Obviously Uncle Sam doesn't exactly want the boots on the ground to understand the full scope of what's going on or they're more likely to call BS and refuse orders. When I get triggered or a something I'm always on the complete opposite side of the fence. I don't understand the kind of guys who freak out when they see an American burning a flag because I do the opposite. I see that in and of itself a symbol of our freedom. I think about how in most any other nation on earth if I saw people doing this, they would be getting arrested if not massacred. So my American pride and how I express these things can often times be directly opposite of how many veterans will express it. The most twisted part though is the reason we're both like this is because of the exact same things. I'm just leaving my story here because it's best for us to all take care of each other and an integral part of that is understanding each other with accuracy and compassion. Good luck out there everyone.

    • @UrbanValorTV
      @UrbanValorTV  7 місяців тому

      Thank you for sharing this with us. And thank you for watching 🙏🏼

  • @SassquatchTX
    @SassquatchTX Місяць тому

    "ever since then. Aye! Yo Where's Edwards at? 😂😂
    Gotta love it man.