David...you have nothing to apologize for on that last answer given at 'tail end Charlie' of the show. I've answered very similarly, and I've hesitated in so doing at the same point in my answer... likely for the same reasons. We are who watches us brush our teeth in the mirror each morning. We would not have that Mirror Man with his experience and sage internal monologue of advice for us, had he not once humped that WHOLE trail. A shorter trail with better manicured edges would have forged prettier feet. I may have retired a Combat Rescue Aviator a few years ago, with over 3,000 hours in an Air Force MC-130P cockpit...but MY feet? They were first cracked open on Sand Hill. C 2/58. "O Hail O Hail - the InfanTRY ' Queen o'Battle....FOLLOW ME!" Those ugly feet sharpened the eyeballs in that Chair Force sheepskin covered Flight Engineer seat, as said eyeballs scanned the terrain below for Mr. "Jack", the IP on deck in need of an UberX. It all fell into place on your timeline because it was supposed to. I say that to you as if I now what the fuck I am talking about, Half of me is talking TO me, trying to convince myself that I'm not full of shit about that. But the other half is pretty solidly trackin'. I heard the conflicted "I did good things" in the tone of "a lot of carnage lay behind us as we moved out" You have no idea how many others sound the exact same way inside. I know what to listen for because it ain't the first time and it won't be the last. One day, someone stopped me mid sentence and pointed out the sound it makes when it ehoes. It echoes all over the place. From m Da Nang based uncle's house to the patch of grass south of the high school by the church where my great uncle's headstone is inscribed along with his dates of service and campaigns. They had to ask the same question at some point. Would I reshuffle that deck if I cold go back in time? If I were a betting man, I'd bet that butterflies have an effect, and I'd not push my luck thinking about complex stuff best left with God's Head Shop Chief up at H-2. Let that chode lose sleep over shit like that. We're gonna be too busy keeping Brothers from reporting up there too early (my count, unfortunately so far, is 8). You picked a black diamond run for your first trail, and kept on shreddin'' it sounds like. Be proud of that, Most everyone else doesn't know why there's a pair of socks draped across the top of your ruck catching some sun and some breeze.
Ha, yes, it did suck being right there at the flagpole at 3rd Battalion. Constantly being f***** with his about the standards. Appreciate your story and what you did. It's about time some of the Ranger stories start to be told. So it's all good brother. thank you for what you're doing. Can't wait to get home and watch the documentary. RLTW 3/75
Another great interview Ryan, you knocked it out of the park yet again! Thank you David for your service and for sharing your experiences with us! I can't wait to check out "Ranger"!
Hi Ryan, as an Irishman with zero experience in the services I still love your show and take so much from hearing the mindsets and experiences of the men and women you speak to. This weekend I was in Dublin and got talking to a guy from Ohio in a Ranger cap who was visiting family in Ireland. Got talking about his experiences (Both Iraq conflicts and tours of Afghanistan - True Warrior with a good heart) and he even opened up on his post service struggles how he overcome them to lead sales teams now and earn enough to bring his family to Ireland and Europe each year. Would never have had the notion nor the cahoonies to approach a guy like that before your show and as an Irishman I thanked him for his Service to us too which he really appreciated. Thanks so much for what you bring with this podcast and I hope you understand how far reaching it is. Keep doing what you're doing.
This is why I say. No shatter what the politics are for our Armed forces going into combat. We must unequivocally support our Armed Forces! They don’t get to be voted for. Politicians do! They are simply doing their duty on our behalf! Our support for our Armed Forces should always be unequivocal!
Has anyone ever noticed every guy who served overseas was “involved” in Op. Red Wings? Has anyone ever heard a Marine speak ill of the US Army but most soldiers on social media have something to say about the USMC? They don’t own an EGA. Live with choices you made.
Love your podcast, I look forward to each episode! Thank you for doing this, and for sharing the experience of the brave men and women who put their lives on the line for the things they believe in.
I'm just saying... It's amazing that it's always, 'Black Hawk Down', that is the 'inspiration movie', for joining the rangers. No one ever mentions the movie 'Con-air'. That movie actually tells what the regiment is all about. Again, I'm just saying... Persistence is key
"82" Did Basic and AIT at Ft. Benning Sept-December and yes it gets cold there, ice on puddles in the AM. Came back home to Northwestern Pa. and went deer hunting in an orange t shirt.
Absolutely stunning!
Looking forward to watch the Ranger
David...you have nothing to apologize for on that last answer given at 'tail end Charlie' of the show.
I've answered very similarly, and I've hesitated in so doing at the same point in my answer... likely for the same reasons.
We are who watches us brush our teeth in the mirror each morning. We would not have that Mirror Man with his experience and sage internal monologue of advice for us, had he not once humped that WHOLE trail.
A shorter trail with better manicured edges would have forged prettier feet.
I may have retired a Combat Rescue Aviator a few years ago, with over 3,000 hours in an Air Force MC-130P cockpit...but MY feet?
They were first cracked open on Sand Hill. C 2/58.
"O Hail O Hail - the InfanTRY
' Queen o'Battle....FOLLOW ME!"
Those ugly feet sharpened the eyeballs in that Chair Force sheepskin covered Flight Engineer seat, as said eyeballs scanned the terrain below for Mr. "Jack", the IP on deck in need of an UberX.
It all fell into place on your timeline because it was supposed to.
I say that to you as if I now what the fuck I am talking about, Half of me is talking TO me, trying to convince myself that I'm not full of shit about that.
But the other half is pretty solidly trackin'.
I heard the conflicted "I did good things" in the tone of "a lot of carnage lay behind us as we moved out"
You have no idea how many others sound the exact same way inside. I know what to listen for because it ain't the first time and it won't be the last. One day, someone stopped me mid sentence and pointed out the sound it makes when it ehoes.
It echoes all over the place. From m Da Nang based uncle's house to the patch of grass south of the high school by the church where my great uncle's headstone is inscribed along with his dates of service and campaigns.
They had to ask the same question at some point. Would I reshuffle that deck if I cold go back in time?
If I were a betting man, I'd bet that butterflies have an effect, and I'd not push my luck thinking about complex stuff best left with God's Head Shop Chief up at H-2.
Let that chode lose sleep over shit like that. We're gonna be too busy keeping Brothers from reporting up there too early (my count, unfortunately so far, is 8).
You picked a black diamond run for your first trail, and kept on shreddin'' it sounds like. Be proud of that, Most everyone else doesn't know why there's a pair of socks draped across the top of your ruck catching some sun and some breeze.
Much respect gentlemen 🫡
Ha, yes, it did suck being right there at the flagpole at 3rd Battalion. Constantly being f***** with his about the standards. Appreciate your story and what you did. It's about time some of the Ranger stories start to be told. So it's all good brother. thank you for what you're doing. Can't wait to get home and watch the documentary. RLTW 3/75
Hey thank you too for serving our country and being willing to die for your fellow man
1/75 05-09, can’t wait to watch this when I get home tonight.
New Ep of Combat Story and David’s ranger documentary!?!
My Saturday morning is squared away!
Thanks as always Ryan.
Gratitude levels always at 11! 🙏
@ 1:38:00 - “normal people arent up at 430”
My clock “4:45”
Me - Phew
Thank you for sharing
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A great interview! Thank you so much for your service and sharing your experiences.
God bless you sir.thank you for your service and commitment to our country and our freedom.God bless
Another great interview Ryan, you knocked it out of the park yet again! Thank you David for your service and for sharing your experiences with us! I can't wait to check out "Ranger"!
EATING NAPALM FOR BREAKFAST GENTLEMAN.......
Hi Ryan, as an Irishman with zero experience in the services I still love your show and take so much from hearing the mindsets and experiences of the men and women you speak to.
This weekend I was in Dublin and got talking to a guy from Ohio in a Ranger cap who was visiting family in Ireland. Got talking about his experiences (Both Iraq conflicts and tours of Afghanistan - True Warrior with a good heart) and he even opened up on his post service struggles how he overcome them to lead sales teams now and earn enough to bring his family to Ireland and Europe each year. Would never have had the notion nor the cahoonies to approach a guy like that before your show and as an Irishman I thanked him for his Service to us too which he really appreciated.
Thanks so much for what you bring with this podcast and I hope you understand how far reaching it is. Keep doing what you're doing.
This is why I say. No shatter what the politics are for our Armed forces going into combat. We must unequivocally support our Armed Forces! They don’t get to be voted for. Politicians do! They are simply doing their duty on our behalf! Our support for our Armed Forces should always be unequivocal!
One of the best podcasts out there.
Keep moving forward my bro !!
Love what your doing
Has anyone ever noticed every guy who served overseas was “involved” in Op. Red Wings?
Has anyone ever heard a Marine speak ill of the US Army but most soldiers on social media have something to say about the USMC?
They don’t own an EGA. Live with choices you made.
Hands-down, my favorite podcast to listen to. Thank you Ryan, and think your guests for all you have done, and all you were going to do.
Love your podcast, I look forward to each episode! Thank you for doing this, and for sharing the experience of the brave men and women who put their lives on the line for the things they believe in.
Very interesting and unforgettable deployments for this hero. Thank you for your service. Great guest Ryan & great interview. Thank you
Powerful testimony! Thank you GOD for these warriors🙏
These men are the granite upon which peace is built! Thank you for your service. God only knows!
It's the friends you make along the way
I'm just saying...
It's amazing that it's always, 'Black Hawk Down', that is the 'inspiration movie', for joining the rangers.
No one ever mentions the movie 'Con-air'. That movie actually tells what the regiment is all about.
Again, I'm just saying...
Persistence is key
80 ft+ fast rope...fk that, that's crazy sh*t
Total Humble stud and doesn’t realize it 🇺🇸🤙🏼
I was 1/6 cold steel 1st we worked together at night on a raid. You all were cool as hell to us. Loved it miss it now.
It was you all had to pay for damage field from helicopter to farmer. We didn’t care it was hetic everyday.
RANGER is an awesome documentary, this dude is tough
Where did you find it? I'm in Canada and have Amazon Prime which it's not on, I've searched everywhere, can't find it for shit
@@chrisberry6948 its on prime video but for me it says the video is currently unavailable.
great footage and beautiful morning
Great stories and wonderful channel. Thanks
Rented the movie, really powerful, thanks! (BTW, I love watching Ryan laugh at the darkest stuff :)
great footage and beautiful morning
I'm so proud of you man!
Wow Ive never heard those details of the red wing recovery..
You should bring a recruiter on the show.
That is absurdly beautiful.
SA7 not an RPG
"82" Did Basic and AIT at Ft. Benning Sept-December and yes it gets cold there, ice on puddles in the AM. Came back home to Northwestern Pa. and went deer hunting in an orange t shirt.
I did basic at Benning and during FTX sleeped outside I n our sleeping bags that week was one of the coldest
Metro west hell ya
Qué hermosa😍👌
Dream your dream !!
Ryan, I think you're the best interviewer for combat podcasts, intelligent and knowledgeable
♥️love ur
You're helping dependents as well. My Dad helped start the 2nd 75th in 1974 and never speaks of his service.
nice!💝
Great video
Another great job fantastic podcast
Great stuff as always, Ryan. Keep it up.