Nicholas Irving Compares Army Rangers to Navy SEALs, Green Berets & Delta Force (Part 3)

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2023
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    Part 2: • Nicholas Irving on Why...
    Part 4: • Nicholas Irving on Bei...
    Part 1: • Sniper Nicholas Irving...
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    In this clip, Nicholas Irving talked about finding a sense of motivation in other people failing Army Ranger training and used that to fuel his completion. He explained how the Rangers are the special forces unit that Navy Seals call when they’re in trouble. Nicholas also recounted being in a fire-fight and having someone in his unit curl up in a fetal position because they were too afraid of combat.
    Interview by: Shawn Prez
    Check out his youtube channel at: / powermovemakers
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  • @didyouknowamazingfacts2790
    @didyouknowamazingfacts2790 Рік тому +1552

    Having served in the US Army Infantry. I could tell you that most of the guys who look the part are the ones who quit first. There is no real way to measure who will succeed and who will not.

    • @brendonallen490
      @brendonallen490 Рік тому +87

      Impossible 2 determine (thru looks) who won't quit. For our country, let's hope they never lower the standards. In every pipeline in every branch

    • @nofreelooks2575
      @nofreelooks2575 Рік тому +104

      It’s like that in the streets also.

    • @1216sporty
      @1216sporty Рік тому +4

      Thanks for that knowledge

    • @cedreed6217
      @cedreed6217 Рік тому +3

      Fact!!!

    • @didyouknowamazingfacts2790
      @didyouknowamazingfacts2790 Рік тому +28

      @@nofreelooks2575 It's not the same.

  • @MrHarris73
    @MrHarris73 Рік тому +951

    My man said he gained 30 pounds in Basic Training because it was his first time having 3 meals a day. I can relate. I gained about 15 pounds in basic. I was 21 and broke as hell when I joined the Air Force and when I got to basic I ate everything in sight. Most guys LOST weight in basic - not me. I was just happy to be eating something...anything.

    • @2gunzup07
      @2gunzup07 Рік тому +22

      You was homeless or something

    • @MrHarris73
      @MrHarris73 Рік тому +137

      @@2gunzup07 semi-homeless. And the person whos couch I was crashing was unemployed. We were both struggling.

    • @dirtybirdznlithoniaco9835
      @dirtybirdznlithoniaco9835 Рік тому +5

      Bruhhhh 😂

    • @paulboisvert5137
      @paulboisvert5137 Рік тому +22

      From everything I've heard you made the best choice anyone can make. I think every retired servicemen I talk to says "you should join the Air Force"

    • @midofmidlife
      @midofmidlife Рік тому +10

      I gained about 10 pounds in basic. Was eating good asf in there

  • @smokey4737
    @smokey4737 Рік тому +475

    Don't let his humbleness fool you, this dude is special!

  • @tomdaues2982
    @tomdaues2982 Рік тому +1090

    "No SEAL ever rescued us" powerfull statement!

    • @williebond9320
      @williebond9320 Рік тому +117

      When he said that, I believed him, and said oh shit

    • @crrr9754
      @crrr9754 Рік тому +23

      Yeah it been this way for a long time. Kind of sad if you think about it

    • @tw5139
      @tw5139 Рік тому +123

      I bet the Air Force PJ's rescued the Rangers though.

    • @rashonkelly3598
      @rashonkelly3598 Рік тому +63

      @@tw5139 very underrated unit heard they got the toughest training

    • @1234519022
      @1234519022 Рік тому +81

      Pjs are no joke one of americas best kept Secrets 😉

  • @jazzysosweet5133
    @jazzysosweet5133 Рік тому +184

    "I'm too dumb to quit" I need to use that line. Good interview sur. We are proud of you 🖤

    • @HOgG623
      @HOgG623 Рік тому +1

      Very great interview and that saying never thought i would hear it with such great admiration “ I’m too dumb to quite”

  • @rolaman78
    @rolaman78 Рік тому +113

    "They're Bad dudes too, but, We're just Real Bad"....... that's hard-core.

    • @bmorebread8993
      @bmorebread8993 Рік тому +4

      Relax bro it really wasn't all that

    • @rashonkelly3598
      @rashonkelly3598 Рік тому +12

      It was his delivery with the words can tell he really thinks that I respect this guy

    • @derrickhatten597
      @derrickhatten597 Рік тому +9

      @@bmorebread8993 you ever serve in special ops?

    • @bmorebread8993
      @bmorebread8993 Рік тому

      @@derrickhatten597 yup

    • @Pray4urSINs
      @Pray4urSINs Рік тому +2

      ​@@bmorebread8993 that line was hardcore especially since it's baby seals he's Talkin about

  • @KenBailey6721
    @KenBailey6721 Рік тому +111

    As an Army veteran I can say this dude is the real deal! His mindset is what makes a true "Special Forces" soldier. Proud to be an associate member of your tribe!

  • @jimmyallen5599
    @jimmyallen5599 Рік тому +243

    This guy is the kind of friend you want on your side.

    • @Questmade
      @Questmade Рік тому +6

      💯

    • @Los150
      @Los150 Рік тому +6

      Absolutely 💯

    • @c-kno6
      @c-kno6 Рік тому

      More like u better make SURE he's not an enemy at the very least...

    • @art-tb3um
      @art-tb3um Рік тому +1

      I too rather be friends with someone who has plethora of experince gunning people down.

    • @ted__ryan
      @ted__ryan 6 місяців тому +2

      Nah, ill just leave him alone 😂

  • @Sw22944
    @Sw22944 4 місяці тому +7

    Much respect! I’m a retired Army Infantryman and the training the Rangers go through while at a Ranger battalion is ridiculous. It is literally non stop and their standards are incredibly high. This young man is a true American hero! Ranger, I wish you the very best in life!

  • @KlvnBelowZero
    @KlvnBelowZero Рік тому +167

    Trust me when I say this. When I was in the army the loud ones that thought they were the shit would quit because they weren’t mentally prepared to handle the pressure… my commander use to say “if you don’t approach life like you’re willing to die for tomorrow, you’re not prepared to earn greatness” that always stuck with me even to this day…

    • @larl-earson
      @larl-earson Рік тому +11

      This right here is why I don't respect cops. They write parking tickets and walk around like they've done 3 tours overseas and rescued hostages and s*** 😂

  • @jeffkent7459
    @jeffkent7459 Місяць тому +3

    Yup. 5'7-5'9 and 150-175lbs is the sweet spot for Ranger/SF. We can run, shoot, ruck, fight and bring it. Plus, our bodies are so much durable than the big boys....

  • @kwame8208
    @kwame8208 Рік тому +37

    “They’re bad too, we’re just REAL bad” 😂💯

  • @boomer6611
    @boomer6611 Рік тому +125

    I'm so proud to have served in the 3rd Rangers (A co 84-89) and even more proud of this young man who represents the Regiment so well. That bit about SEALs was fucking spot on, even in my day "...they're bad dudes too, we're just real bad." Spoken so matter of factly with no chest beating, just pure candor. Sua Sponte Ranger Irving! Well done.

    • @deathfire096
      @deathfire096 Рік тому

      Seals are in a different element. The difference is the damn cold ocean. No Rangers in the fleet. A lot of Seals candidates that failed because of the water, they go Army. GB Nick Lavery says the Army Dive school is the hardest training in the Army and the Seal dive training is a lot tougher than that.

    • @nathanielchandler1093
      @nathanielchandler1093 Рік тому +2

      Yeah but it's not true, rangers are not better than seals, they have a different mission set and let's be honest their selection process is much harder and they have a much more specialized set of skills as well as a broader set of skills. Rangers are infantry with a higher pt standard and a better weapon and training budget. Seals are not regular infantry they are geared more towards unconventional warfare which is not rangers specialty

    • @deathfire096
      @deathfire096 Рік тому +8

      @@nathanielchandler1093 Seals pipeline and Devgru is a lot longer than Rangers. They get more funds in their training and more weapons training. Seals are not infantry. Seals are the first force they call to do Recon mission before they send the regular force to occupy a place. Rangers are big DA and Seals are small unit DA. Since the Seals teams are smaller and a longer pipeline, it makes their teams tighter. Different units with different missions.

    • @nathanielchandler1093
      @nathanielchandler1093 Рік тому +1

      @@deathfire096 you basically reiterated what I already said

    • @deathfire096
      @deathfire096 Рік тому +1

      @@nathanielchandler1093 just backing you up. 😆

  • @InitiallyJB
    @InitiallyJB Рік тому +92

    Ppl would say that’s narcissistic to feed off others demise. But if you’ve ever been the underdog then you understand determination. I hate that ppl place a connotation on guys who are mentally strong as narcissistic in a negative light. Salute to the brother.

    • @sloanmagnum5009
      @sloanmagnum5009 Рік тому

      You're confusing narcissism for competition. Narcissism is a lot of things combined.

    • @steventhomas2936
      @steventhomas2936 Рік тому +2

      Facts

    • @chc2650
      @chc2650 Рік тому +1

      Feeding off others demise is completely normal. Energy never dies it merely changes form. When people die, loved ones get overwhelmed with emotions. Those are the emotions of the deceased.

    • @BrokeSpike
      @BrokeSpike Рік тому +1

      Animals feed off others' demise in nature. We are no different.

    • @defreshh9961
      @defreshh9961 5 місяців тому

      @@sloanmagnum5009a narcissistic wouldn’t last as a special forces soldier . This dude was willing to give his life for his teammates . A narcissistic person couldn’t do that . They are too cowardly and think they are special lol. If anything this dude is a sociopath because he admittedly has empathy . But if he designates u as an enemy … u better run 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @ilyCHRISily
    @ilyCHRISily Рік тому +79

    In the army we have this saying “Embrace the suck” once you’ve embraced the suck mentally, you can accomplish anything.

    • @Cyril_P.
      @Cyril_P. Рік тому +3

      In my Army days it was " Suck it up, drive on huah!"🍻

  • @jthurman75
    @jthurman75 Рік тому +216

    As a former military this guy is speaking all facts. Most of the special forces guys are built like him. It’s not like what you see in the movies. He’s also speaking facts on the Seals.

    • @DTreatz
      @DTreatz Рік тому +4

      People love to hate on the SEALs lmao

    • @MrPTR91
      @MrPTR91 Рік тому +21

      @@DTreatz He ain't hating on them though. Either he's being truthful or he's lying. And this guy has no reason to lie!

    • @robbie6833
      @robbie6833 Рік тому +7

      @@DTreatz How is he hating ?

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 Рік тому

      @@DTreatz
      He is not hating he is speaking about the love and bias he has for the Rangers and Army.

    • @DTreatz
      @DTreatz Рік тому +1

      @@bighands69 IK I was being facetious

  • @becoming2531
    @becoming2531 Рік тому +101

    “No seal has ever had to rescue us” 😂 that’s tuff

    • @Cgny
      @Cgny Рік тому +19

      Shots fired. Lol

    • @atmacm
      @atmacm Рік тому +4

      That’s a ridiculous statement. If Seals are out putting in the work while rangers are hanging out waiting to see if Seals need backup or not. Not really something to brag about.

    • @rugerred8659
      @rugerred8659 Рік тому +4

      @@atmacm rangers have took than more HVTs than seals rangers do special ops too this is a fact

    • @bauerca3263
      @bauerca3263 Рік тому +3

      @@rugerred8659 pretty easy to do when you have a lot more soldiers, seal teams are small. Ranger battalions are massive in comparison

    • @rugerred8659
      @rugerred8659 Рік тому +6

      @@bauerca3263 ranger battalions don’t always deploy massively they send them on select missions in smaller team sizes they are way more adaptable, saving private Ryan those were rangers that Tom Hanks commanded, rangers been kicking ass before the seals , and like dude said when seals get in trouble they send rangers not the other way around, rangers have better tactics, seals are quick strikers, rangers are long distance fighters if that makes sense, most rangers who go to delta are way more elite than seals who go to devgru, it’s been proven through competitions that delta which is made up of mostly rangers and green berets are better all around soldiers than seals

  • @TrollFactsXP
    @TrollFactsXP Рік тому +26

    My dad was a Green Beret from 1977-2007, he spoke highly of all branches but favored Rangers and Green Berets. He compared Delta force to the British SAS

  • @leemarkwell6188
    @leemarkwell6188 Рік тому +45

    He exemplifies the best of the best Ranger Regiment!! Men of his stature and mindset that CAG are recruiting from. Incredible humans.

  • @QSmittyMedia
    @QSmittyMedia Рік тому +54

    None of the Green Berets/ Rangers I knew were built like “Rambo”. The ones who were built like that (mostly prior to becoming a Ranger) turned slim and slender very fast. It’s really a mind/muscle endurance thing.

    • @mc.9839
      @mc.9839 6 місяців тому

      I knew quite a few Rangers and Delta guys that were built. Not so many SF dudes, though there were some. I was 6' 215 before Ranger School and got up to and stayed about 205 after; I lost 20 lbs in RS. I was probably above average at 2nd Batt. but there still quite a few as big or bigger than me. Rangers got even more fit during gwot due to improving fitness standards/routines.

  • @nunyabinness3574
    @nunyabinness3574 Рік тому +231

    To me, this dude is such an inspiration...just a really intelligent and humble guy 🫡🫡🫡

    • @johnloz1800
      @johnloz1800 Рік тому +8

      Don’t sound humble at all

    • @letsgetdoing
      @letsgetdoing Рік тому

      Sounds intelligent to ignorant but the reality of the situation is that he's the perfect puppet for people who do the ACTUAL thinking. Dude said he would die to finish training that's A1 stupid. Dude also says "I was too dumb to quit". Forget all what you THINK about intelligence look at the mans eyes. I haven't been to war but I've seen that look in people before. That lifeless look. The look of someone who will walk into a store and shoot everything up.

    • @nunyabinness3574
      @nunyabinness3574 Рік тому +14

      @@johnloz1800 sure he does...the man has 33 confirmed kills. Just speaking his life and truth....foh

    • @nunyabinness3574
      @nunyabinness3574 Рік тому +3

      @@johnloz1800 ...and the word is, DOESN'T

    • @DooleyDaKidd239
      @DooleyDaKidd239 Рік тому

      ​@@nunyabinness3574 that's exactly why he's not humble ! You're in somebody else's country killing their citizens because of a military industrial complex lie ! Everyone he killed didn't pose a threat in the United States at all

  • @questtherebelgaming
    @questtherebelgaming Рік тому +181

    Dude is a force to be reckoned with, He's really HIM!

    • @JohnWick-hl3ir
      @JohnWick-hl3ir Рік тому +12

      He is everything King Von wanted to be

    • @BEEFYJERKY214
      @BEEFYJERKY214 Рік тому

      No offense but you sound like a dick muncher when u said that🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭 "hes really HIM" maaaannn gtfo😭😭😭😭😭😭im deeeaadd☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️💀💀💀💀

    • @BOOTYMANTHAGOAT
      @BOOTYMANTHAGOAT Рік тому +4

      @@JohnWick-hl3ir stop it

    • @JohnWick-hl3ir
      @JohnWick-hl3ir Рік тому

      @@BOOTYMANTHAGOAT it's da truth this man is everything these goofy rappers be talking about 😂😂 they nothing but broke hood niggas collecting welfare killing other broke hood rats nun special about that

    • @Grosefrmchrchst
      @Grosefrmchrchst Рік тому

      @@JohnWick-hl3ir 💯

  • @badman3220
    @badman3220 Рік тому +89

    Him being 5’7 blew my mind

    • @L0ner860
      @L0ner860 Рік тому +13

      For real! Thought he was 6’1 170 atleast

    • @professionaltrollkilla5965
      @professionaltrollkilla5965 Рік тому +30

      Never judge a book by its cover also I don’t think being tall helps as a sniper

    • @justinberg3616
      @justinberg3616 Рік тому +20

      @@professionaltrollkilla5965 smaller people that are fit have a better strength to weight ratio. I know this cuz I'm 5'8 and about 135lbs. I'm no where near as in shape as he is, but if we were playing airsoft or something I could literally climb a tall ass tree in like 15 seconds, and just snipe. Imagine how dangerous this guy was. He could easily scale a tall structure FAST to get into a good position. And like you said, he's also a small 🎯

    • @MarvelousJP
      @MarvelousJP Рік тому +6

      For some reason I always thought Freeway Rick Ross was 6’0 plus til I seen him at the Tank fight he’s like 5’6/5’7

    • @stringer2295
      @stringer2295 Рік тому +5

      Yea I was expecting him to say over six feet 190-210 lol

  • @nashkar6561
    @nashkar6561 Рік тому +26

    "I was scared to fail" 💯. Thank you for your service Mr. Irving

    • @normsayl6424
      @normsayl6424 Рік тому

      For murder?

    • @normsayl6424
      @normsayl6424 Рік тому

      This man killed kids and families

    • @johnbwhobiggerthenhe8581
      @johnbwhobiggerthenhe8581 Рік тому

      @@normsayl6424you just want mfs from the other side of the world to fuck us Americans up right ? 😂 to just come and take over and do anything right ? Fuck off and stick to ya UA-cam bullshit. You’ll never be half the man he is cock sucker 🫡

  • @thekitchenvillain
    @thekitchenvillain Рік тому +36

    This man is a legend in the Ranger community and the military.

    • @normsayl6424
      @normsayl6424 Рік тому +1

      A legend killer y’all are devils

    • @esimpson31828
      @esimpson31828 Рік тому +8

      @@normsayl6424STOP TALKING CRAZY BRO!

    • @normsayl6424
      @normsayl6424 Рік тому

      @@esimpson31828 it’s facts he was lead by a white man a tru devil 👿 the same ones slaves and killed millions of Africans

    • @thekitchenvillain
      @thekitchenvillain Рік тому

      @@normsayl6424 bro do you see your playlist? You got people singing and rapping about killing. This man does it for his country and kills enemies of his country. Your musicians kill citizens of this country if they really kill at all.

  • @SuperSavageSpirit
    @SuperSavageSpirit Рік тому +21

    When he saw that guy not shoot I know he was like "if we survive this guy gotta gtfo"

  • @nofreelooks2575
    @nofreelooks2575 Рік тому +66

    The way he said he’ll die for it let’s you know what it takes to be on his level. That way he said it.

    • @lacosa24x
      @lacosa24x Рік тому

      You gotta be willing to die in war but I wouldn’t die for a Russian government or Chinese government who throws body’s and don’t care about there ppl with there small training. America trains our soldiers like no other

    • @lacosa24x
      @lacosa24x Рік тому

      You gotta be willing to die in war but I wouldn’t die for a Russian government or Chinese government who throws body’s and don’t care about there ppl with there small training. America trains our soldiers like no other

  • @JT-kc7jm
    @JT-kc7jm Рік тому +45

    I tilt my hat to this man,I’ve been through a lot in life but nothing measures up to what he and the rest of the brave soldiers have endured🫡💜MUCH RESPECT!

  • @weekendwarriorrestoration3927
    @weekendwarriorrestoration3927 Рік тому +26

    Dude cool as hell seen him on demo ranch before he’s got great story funny guy def a leader to inspire ppl

  • @vladtv
    @vladtv  Рік тому +3

    Watch the full interview now as a VladTV UA-cam Member: ua-cam.com/channels/g7lal8IC-xPyKfgH4rdUcA.htmljoin

  • @INFINITEBLAZN
    @INFINITEBLAZN Рік тому +14

    Hearing the way he describes Rangers ... Makes me respect my brother even more !!! RANGER RENNINGER ... RIP BIG BRO

  • @thomash4296
    @thomash4296 Рік тому +21

    My dad said his first deployment was like the movie jarhead. Said they would get so bored that they would beg to go fight just to feel needed. Said at that point you didn’t care if you died you just wanted to fight.

  • @ChorneyRytsar
    @ChorneyRytsar Рік тому +52

    I was a Scout-sniper, Scout-sniper instructor, Recon. A Recon team leader in 1st Recon Bn... and 5'6" tall and 155 - 165. I can tell you this, being big and strong is a asset. But it is in no way a guarantee you'll make it. I had determined early on that no matter what happened, I would die before quitting. That resolve made the difference. I believe some people are given an inner strength that pushes them long past where everyone else quits... And, in fact, the unit that operates primarily, from start to finish, is U.S. Marine corps - Recon the entire concept of reconnaissance is to conduct operations so that the enemy has no idea we are there. After a few years, you learn to be unnaturally quiet. My nickname/call sign was Gato. Another thing I came to realize: Sniper are hands down the deadliest operators on the battlefield. We are also the smartest...

    • @usmc8816
      @usmc8816 Рік тому +4

      Semper Fi

    • @dozoneil1253
      @dozoneil1253 Рік тому

      Please can you tell me how being big and strong is an asset? I’ve always heard the contrary because they’d be too slow from the rest of the group cuz they carry too much weight

    • @thetraveler1182
      @thetraveler1182 Рік тому +2

      @@dozoneil1253 it’s true, I’m 6’6 270. When I was in the Army and going after Ranger School the lightest I could get was maybe 235, lean, solid muscle. Running was ALWAYS my struggle.

    • @dozoneil1253
      @dozoneil1253 Рік тому

      @@thetraveler1182 Okay, thank you… I want to join the army, but I’m naturally bulky; 5'8, 175lbs, mostly muscles, but I’d have to lose some fat to see my abs, I’m wondering if I wouldn’t keep up, because I’m too heavy.

    • @pinnin4steel921
      @pinnin4steel921 Рік тому +1

      @@dozoneil1253 it's not about your body it's about your mind. If you are already unsure imagine when you are fatigued, soaking wet, cold, having to carry a 175 lb buddy up a mountain in the middle of the night

  • @murphyshsu
    @murphyshsu Рік тому +22

    A whole other level of bravery and commitment. Seriously.

  • @catchneverything7878
    @catchneverything7878 Рік тому +73

    This dude is the TRUTH!! Love hearing his story.

  • @exoticguns9133
    @exoticguns9133 Рік тому +58

    His story is absolutely amazing as a Reconnaissance scout stationed up here in Fort Drum NY that just came home from deployment a month an half ago. Hearing this is giving me more motivation.

    • @SoFarAheadOfMyTime
      @SoFarAheadOfMyTime Рік тому

      Can you say where y’all deployed to

    • @exoticguns9133
      @exoticguns9133 Рік тому

      @@GruntHumor wow that’s funny because we literally just came back from the Middle East. you’re a whole Bum lol I can tell you know nothing about the military. Here at Fort drum we deploy rapidly only 14 months of down time then we go right back again. Broke boy

    • @exoticguns9133
      @exoticguns9133 Рік тому +1

      @@SoFarAheadOfMyTime honestly I can’t I could get an article or even worse for putting classified information out online. They made a big deal about it as we were coming back to not share pictures online and things like that.

    • @TheAnghellic1988
      @TheAnghellic1988 Рік тому

      Recon scout you with 3-71

    • @exoticguns9133
      @exoticguns9133 Рік тому

      @@TheAnghellic1988 yes I am

  • @Polo22546
    @Polo22546 Рік тому +13

    Fear of failure is one helluva motivator. What an awesome interview!

  • @patrickcollins1855
    @patrickcollins1855 Рік тому +6

    Will power and heart is how I got through tough Army training. Plus, like he said, the embarrassment of failure was a good motivator, too.

  • @DoloDidThat
    @DoloDidThat Рік тому +29

    this is an amazing interview. I dig these interviews where it's not just entertainers. we see them get interviewed all the time. you don't get this type of insight often. great work

    • @vanivermo
      @vanivermo Рік тому +3

      Check out the shawn ryan show , hes a former seal/cia contractor who interviews a lot of great guys like these

    • @gaspump64
      @gaspump64 Рік тому +1

      Shawn Ryan show and Jocko podcast on UA-cam are just a couple of the guys that interview mostly combat vets …. These stories are more valuable than can be described!!!

  • @securethebag1613
    @securethebag1613 Рік тому +33

    My boy say he watched a comrade not pull a trigger one time in a fire fight after all that trainin. I bet that shit happens so much

    • @lowkey6597
      @lowkey6597 Рік тому +8

      I'm willing to bet that the dude who was too afraid to shoot wasn't a small dude like him smh

    • @securethebag1613
      @securethebag1613 Рік тому +10

      @@lowkey6597 wimp probably was 6'4 230 lol

    • @lilcourtny08
      @lilcourtny08 Рік тому +9

      You never know who freezes up

    • @TerellTheG9697
      @TerellTheG9697 Рік тому +1

      @@lilcourtny08 Agreed.

    • @bigcacalacky
      @bigcacalacky Рік тому +4

      Trust me it happens more than folks will admit!

  • @MrRichdantly
    @MrRichdantly Рік тому +8

    He's literally BUILT DIFFERENT!! Physically but most importantly, MENTALLY!!!!

  • @Earley_World
    @Earley_World Рік тому +13

    This guy is the truth, I appreciate this interview. Cool dude

  • @JudahMoon
    @JudahMoon Рік тому +198

    Coming from the Army I can relate. I did not doing anything as bad ass that Irving did, but there is a body/mind link or connection. You have to embrace pain. Pain is your teacher. Pain is weakness leaving the body. You feel elite when your a soldier. No civilian, maybe an athlete feels what a soldier feels. You are train to not fear death. Of course every soldier is not exactly the same, but most are. Even the ones that believe there not. Irving is amongst the most elite humans beings. Those elite units…. Those guys are really special!

    • @jonathonbanyon94
      @jonathonbanyon94 Рік тому

      And thts what the army brainwashed y’all to believe

    • @LahBrimGotCaughtbeinGayNBldg5
      @LahBrimGotCaughtbeinGayNBldg5 Рік тому

      Go to the hood you’ll have a different perspective on who holds true comraderie

    • @jerrybandz9164
      @jerrybandz9164 Рік тому +6

      There’s people in the streets who feel like that

    • @jerrybandz9164
      @jerrybandz9164 Рік тому +3

      There’s people in the streets who feel like that

    • @jerrybandz9164
      @jerrybandz9164 Рік тому +1

      There’s people in the streets who feel like that

  • @ramonejohnson911
    @ramonejohnson911 Рік тому +4

    the way he said he'll "die for it" gives me chills...bro rlly mean that from the bottom of his heart

  • @crystalsmart6744
    @crystalsmart6744 Рік тому +6

    Love him. There's so many shows and interviews with him. Watch them all.

  • @adammercurio8217
    @adammercurio8217 Рік тому +3

    I am thankful we have men like this that are out here protecting us. Happy to have you back brother and continue to inspire and help those returning

    • @unique1_4u
      @unique1_4u Рік тому

      Protecting us from what? The military industrial complex, orchestrated conflict, U.S imperialism, false flags and etc...lol

  • @igot5onit423
    @igot5onit423 Рік тому +162

    He literally chose the 2 hardest paths to take in the military..

    • @olivershang6935
      @olivershang6935 Рік тому +21

      @@bigbowski1975 special forces = green berets. You meant special operation forces.

    • @HGB1532
      @HGB1532 Рік тому

      @@TheGhostOfMichaelJackson Agree. Small unit/ teams versus a “special” Infantry organization

    • @HGB1532
      @HGB1532 Рік тому +4

      @@bigbowski1975 they are special operations NOT special forces

    • @dustinoutlaw1029
      @dustinoutlaw1029 Рік тому +19

      @@TheGhostOfMichaelJackson people who are not military shouldn’t comment on what is the hardest path . Obviously you never heard of Sapper School, not Sniper School , not a miss spelling. Sappers school is equally just as hard .

    • @coreysuh6502
      @coreysuh6502 Рік тому

      @@bigbowski1975 oh the irony

  • @SvenGhoulis504
    @SvenGhoulis504 Рік тому +1

    Everyone on this post that Served, I sincerely thank you for your service. I wish I could or could have been there with you

  • @dburnslovesya
    @dburnslovesya Рік тому +5

    I respect this brother. Thank you for your service!!!.

  • @charliehustle817
    @charliehustle817 Рік тому +5

    Nailed it. It’s always in the moment. The goal is to conquer the moment. Once you conquer the moment you realize anything is possible.

  • @703blakmavrik
    @703blakmavrik Рік тому +6

    Love his humbleness! Confident not cocky!

  • @dr.i4lo16
    @dr.i4lo16 Рік тому +8

    I usually don’t watch other people on vlad do interviews but man this guy is good and the interviewee amazing story

  • @rickstevens1384
    @rickstevens1384 Рік тому +17

    Rescuing Seals, Special Forces; big difference in size of the operating force. They work in very small units. Rangers work &, in the rescues, are much larger size forces. 5-6-10 guys behind enemy lines is a big difference from 15-20-30 guys with in close air support. All are spectacular individuals way above my abilities then & now.

    • @codeman9145
      @codeman9145 11 місяців тому

      There’s almost the same amount of active seals as there are rangers…

  • @Thebluesky0311
    @Thebluesky0311 Рік тому +2

    awesome, you have him on and add this perspective to the greater world.

  • @coleonstanley3432
    @coleonstanley3432 Рік тому +1

    I was knew this was gonna be an interesting interview….it’s already better than I expected…🤙🏾

  • @kevinjordan3449
    @kevinjordan3449 Рік тому +7

    "They're bad dudes too, but were just real bad!"......

  • @patrickperez3095
    @patrickperez3095 Рік тому +44

    Mr prez please do more interviews with our soldiers.

  • @dragonsofthunder
    @dragonsofthunder Рік тому

    This man this truth!!! Blessings of love, mercy, grace, and peace!

  • @JS-pt8vc
    @JS-pt8vc Рік тому +2

    The mind is what pushes the body to keep going and get through everytime . . Hats off to you my Army Brother 🤙

  • @gregoryjames216
    @gregoryjames216 Рік тому +7

    Tell your truth Ranger! "There bad, but we are real bad."

  • @DustyRoadz
    @DustyRoadz Рік тому +9

    This guy is a true American hero. Thank you sir for serving our country and for giving someone like me tha ability to live in this great nation.

  • @flamethrower7273
    @flamethrower7273 Рік тому +2

    "To shake death's hand & make that agreement 'let's do it' " is DIFFERENT

  • @Adam-nv9zo
    @Adam-nv9zo Рік тому +2

    Nick is a different breed. I've been reading and watching his stuff for years. He's an amazing dude.

  • @GregoryMichaelCarter
    @GregoryMichaelCarter Рік тому +19

    I like this guy. We need more solid folks like this.

    • @Deadly_fox512
      @Deadly_fox512 Рік тому +2

      There's a lot of guys like him, but the problem is, most people like him don't talk and just want to live their life. They don't comment of FB or YT or any social media, they do what they love with who they love. Their focus is on them and or their "family". You look at all the books that have been written by these high speed guys, they are the exception to the rule, because most of these guys are quiet and don't want the fame like that, most guys don't find the need or want to do it, for whatever reason.

    • @normsayl6424
      @normsayl6424 Рік тому

      He a murder

  • @innovativeVideoContent
    @innovativeVideoContent Рік тому +9

    This dude and others like him are special human beings

  • @SlandervilleTV1
    @SlandervilleTV1 5 місяців тому +2

    That guy who clammed up during the firefight is somewhere back home telling folks he was the hand of death 😂😂😂😂

  • @michaeldavis231
    @michaeldavis231 Рік тому +1

    That was nice! I loved Nicholas Irving’s mindset, so pure honesty. Life and Death, in the Power of the Tongue! God bless him🤙🏽😎🏄‍♂️🙏

  • @mmegwa31
    @mmegwa31 Рік тому +4

    This dude Sean the only other guy I’ve been content with interviewing besides Vlad.
    Btw great interview so far brotha

  • @kristoffersmart9200
    @kristoffersmart9200 Рік тому +6

    I felt that when he said, "I was scared to fail". That is the motive I had I just could fail...

  • @nextuplevelup4119
    @nextuplevelup4119 Рік тому +1

    Respect for this guy💯 Thank you for ya service

  • @dajonball4119
    @dajonball4119 Рік тому +1

    The embarrassment of failure to some is far more worse than death, I can totally relate . 💪🏿 God bless

  • @Randomyoutubecommenter
    @Randomyoutubecommenter Рік тому +23

    I find it funny but also loved that vlad brought up his size. It’s constantly debated on wether size or the mind wins fights. It’s clear that without the mind nobody is winning anything, it’s all about mindset.

    • @professionaltrollkilla5965
      @professionaltrollkilla5965 Рік тому +19

      That’s not Vlad

    • @matthewparker9802
      @matthewparker9802 Рік тому

      Jordan

    • @B0F
      @B0F Рік тому +4

      Vlad sounds different 🤔🤔🤔

    • @MrEmmanuelmack
      @MrEmmanuelmack Рік тому +1

      Most of those guys are shorter than me I'm 6'3 one of my homeboys I was stationed with who was a ranger was 5'5

    • @Randomyoutubecommenter
      @Randomyoutubecommenter Рік тому +2

      @@professionaltrollkilla5965 I was wondering why dude sounds and talks a bit different lol

  • @MrInsurance8
    @MrInsurance8 Рік тому +37

    thats true rangers are always the ones saving people

    • @rashonkelly3598
      @rashonkelly3598 Рік тому +4

      For some reason they don’t get the shine they deserve idk why?

    • @sluggak1363
      @sluggak1363 Рік тому +10

      @@rashonkelly3598 becuase everyone thinks seal team six is top there one but one of many on that level

    • @eddieleejoseph2998
      @eddieleejoseph2998 Рік тому +1

      That's because they're greater in number.

    • @kxkxkxkx
      @kxkxkxkx Рік тому

      The real ones are quiet professionals... The people you see in the news media are fake as hell, you will learn this eventually ☝️

    • @raheemjr7530
      @raheemjr7530 Рік тому

      ​@@sluggak1363 There is only 5 tier one special units.
      Devgru team 6
      Delta force
      24sts
      Isa
      And the The Army Ranger Regimental Recon Company.
      Therefore team 6 is indeed more elite than the rangers.
      The other seal teams are tier 2 special units so that's a more fair comparison.

  • @Deon.A95
    @Deon.A95 Рік тому +1

    Phenomenal Interview

  • @dirtydeltaproductions1077
    @dirtydeltaproductions1077 Рік тому +2

    He’s the true definition of being “HARD”… Drive on Airborne Ranger💪🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @khalieffalegend8335
    @khalieffalegend8335 Рік тому +50

    I was airborne infantry trained at
    Fort Benning Georgia as well not with him though in 2001 . I seen grown men quit and cry during basic training & after graduation and during my AIT which stands for
    advanced infantry training. 22 yrs later I look back at it and I miss it at time's. Salute to my Army 🪖 Brother 33 confirmed kills amazing.

    • @elbowgang9715
      @elbowgang9715 Рік тому +2

      I did my boot camp at Benning in Fall of 2006 Delta 2-54 I remember watching airborne recruits running everywhere while I was eating chow lol

    • @lavadoroify
      @lavadoroify Рік тому +5

      Advanced Infantry Training? 🧐

    • @khalieffalegend8335
      @khalieffalegend8335 Рік тому

      @@Mauricedadon . Not Fort Bragg I was at Fort Knox for a little bit good times they have good food as well lol.

    • @khalieffalegend8335
      @khalieffalegend8335 Рік тому

      @@lavadoroify . Advanced infantry training is pretty munch more warfare tactical more training more 15 miles full gear Ruck March horrible in summer time in Georgia.

    • @blackkaiser5653
      @blackkaiser5653 Рік тому

      AIT doesn’t stand for Advanced Infantry Training. Fuckin liar. Advanced Individual Training is training specific to your MOS (job training in the army).

  • @ahmad.tillery.1987
    @ahmad.tillery.1987 Рік тому +7

    "Too Dumb To Quit" words to live by, with that mindset you'll always win.

  • @301gobluehailmich1
    @301gobluehailmich1 Рік тому

    Salute to you sir! Thank you for your service!

  • @ianward8107
    @ianward8107 Рік тому

    Great interview very fascinating stuff

  • @guhurubell
    @guhurubell Рік тому +3

    My best friend just retired from the rangers, he was an E9, i honestly don't k ow all the specifics of his training and all that, i know he was ranger of the year, i know he led a unit, i know he was part of a team of heavy hitters, respect to this young guy, my boy told me about him a while ago, my boy and his ranger buddies speak highly of this guy, respect to bro, thank you for your service, I hope you learn how to survive state side, i am a big support for my patna, I help him to be a peaceful warrior. 💯

  • @SunnyReignz
    @SunnyReignz Рік тому +5

    I notice a lot of those special unit guys are small guys. The Ranger i worked with was 5'7 or 8. 155lbs.

  • @shaywalls223
    @shaywalls223 Рік тому

    Great interview

  • @johnhunt2401
    @johnhunt2401 Рік тому +5

    I went into Army basic at 130 and after 8 weeks was 165. 35 Lbs of muscle In 8 weeks is insane but they kicked our ass every minute day and night. Our drill sergeant did 2 tours in Korea as a platoon sergeant. They are the baddest dudes in the military so we got worked.

  • @christophermorris6152
    @christophermorris6152 Рік тому +5

    Too dumb to quit is my new motto for life

  • @allstar930
    @allstar930 Рік тому +2

    Holy crap, he nailed it. I never did anything cool in the service but was active Navy and later Army Reserves and during each boot camp I really felt stronger each time someone would flame out and quit because I’d be like, I’m not ready to quit, lessgoo!

  • @king2sosa467
    @king2sosa467 Рік тому +2

    Nahh this guy definitely one of the special ones you kan feel his energy through tha video 🤝🏾💯

    • @bobbyscott3825
      @bobbyscott3825 6 місяців тому

      You said exactly what I was thinking. The guy is inspirational All Day!!!!

  • @dinow3248
    @dinow3248 Рік тому +130

    Navy Seal Training is harder than RASP but Army rangers have a solid foundation in Infantry tactics that navy sailors don’t have before going through Seal Training. Furthermore Rangers operate in larger groups. Seals operate in smaller teams. Therefore Rangers have more fire power.

    • @dontaymccauley4088
      @dontaymccauley4088 Рік тому +16

      Exactly what I was thinking. To much understanding the SEALS operates in smaller groups for more discreet and suprise missions. Inoder to execute with speed and efficiency that leave them at greater risk of getting jammed up with its only about 5-6 seals on a mission. The could easily be stranded, boxed in or out gunned. So theire win rate compared to their size is allot more to be praised cause they're always outnumbered. Rangers can't so most missions the SEALS do because they have separate jobs. No one group is tougher than the other. But they are some Special Forces group whose degree of difficulty or risk to reward is slightly different.

    • @BOOTYMANTHAGOAT
      @BOOTYMANTHAGOAT Рік тому +8

      SEAL training is hard but so is 75th ranger training. I would say they are about even just different things to go through

    • @alexisvelez4877
      @alexisvelez4877 Рік тому +15

      Friend!! The 75th Ranger Regiment operate in battalions of up to 800 men but depending on the mission, they release 1 squad and that squad only has 9 soldiers, if things get complicated and they need more operators then the rangers keep adding, the navy normal tier 2 seals, has 16 operators per squad, so that seals operate in smaller groups is not entirely true. Also, if we are going to talk about small groups, there are the green berets with only 12 operators in their ODA. Going back to the tier 2 Navy seals, they do direct action, but really what they are dedicated to is maritime missions, operating on ships, capturing oil platforms, we cannot confuse the period of the war against terrorism where almost all the units of Special Ops do almost the same thing. In addition, the seals are very good at what they do, but they are an overrated unit, and I am not saying it. Kevin Holland, who served in the seals, later joined Devgroup seal team 6 and later joined the Cag delta force, he said that the most clandestine counterterrorism was not the Devgroup, it was delta force. The 75 Ranger Regiment is the only major strike force the United States has.

    • @BUTTA170
      @BUTTA170 Рік тому +6

      @@alexisvelez4877very well put! And there is also a reason that the SEAL’s go to a good amount of the Army’s schools, i don’t believe the Army goes to any of theirs, and i think the Army Special Forces combat diver course is more difficult than SEAL dive school. Aside from Air Force SERE-C, i believe the Army SOF does almost all training in branch.

    • @alexisvelez4877
      @alexisvelez4877 Рік тому +3

      @@BUTTA170 what happens is that what separates the seals from any other special operations unit is buds which is different from the dive course carried out by the SF, Rangers, Marsoc etc!! The seals are specialists in destroying ships, submarines, anything that finds that they put explosives underwater, the dive course that the other special operations units take is not buds, but rather a course that enables them to infiltrate to reach their mission without being seen, but really in the water you have to give it to the seals, even the green berets were saying that their diving equipment was old, they said it in coffee or die, also the seals operate and practice swimming almost every day and diving while the other units don't, they just practice in their specialties

  • @nkosistrainbullies5806
    @nkosistrainbullies5806 Рік тому +12

    Man the PJ'S ain't no joke most underrated military training of them all.

    • @MrEmmanuelmack
      @MrEmmanuelmack Рік тому +1

      Negative Rangers are the most underrated but I agree they are underrated

  • @rj190
    @rj190 Рік тому

    Really enjoying this Interview.

  • @travisbond635
    @travisbond635 Рік тому

    Thank you brother. So humble.
    May God bless you and yours and God bless America 🇺🇸

  • @wilb6657
    @wilb6657 Рік тому +3

    @ 2:19-this is the same advice that many Navy SEALS give. Just take the training one evolution at a time. Always aim to quit "tomorrow".

  • @kenman9928
    @kenman9928 Рік тому +4

    I saw a handful of dudes crack when shit hit the fan myself. If you dont find a way to quit fearing death you can’t be effective in combat. That’s the main goal of any military training, to eliminate your fear of death.

  • @ricoconti3141
    @ricoconti3141 Рік тому

    Thank you for your service Young man

  • @ChocolateDon929
    @ChocolateDon929 Рік тому +3

    Already top 5 Vlad interview for the year 🏆🏆🏆

  • @Djturnt
    @Djturnt Рік тому +3

    I was a corpsman in the navy 5 years got to say it was intense at times but I still miss it to this day

  • @williejackson9919
    @williejackson9919 Рік тому +1

    Hats off to All these guys man!!!! Respect for fighting for our freedoms and Liberties!!!

  • @KingpenAnt
    @KingpenAnt Рік тому +1

    Man Shawn does some of the best interviews, he really is interested.

  • @shrapmagnet
    @shrapmagnet Рік тому +7

    I can relate. When I went to the SFQC, I was 5'6", 145 lbs., and 20 years old with very little experience at anything. I also "fed" off of the quitting of others who were bigger, stronger, and more experienced.

  • @professionaltrollkilla5965
    @professionaltrollkilla5965 Рік тому +8

    8 hour push ups. I barely get through 100 a day 😂

  • @charlestonblack2149
    @charlestonblack2149 Рік тому +1

    Shawn Prez is the best interviewer ever, His questions, sincerity, curiosity and how he strategicly words them are epic. 🏆

    • @markharris2798
      @markharris2798 Рік тому +2

      ..and he allows his guest to speak without interruption....