Tom 'The Hulk' Richards was my CO in the 1980's, at Seal Team 1, he 'pinned' my Trident on me, a day I'll never forget. I even got to know him off duty when he'd show up at our local civilian gym in Imperial Beach, what a great guy. Thanks for your service Tom! Long Live the Brotherhood!
@@djklu6550 his name doesn’t sound familiar, though that was over 30 years ago for me and two services later. I wound up retiring from the Army after 6 years in the Teams.
Worked for "The Hulk" briefly when I was active duty. My favorite quip from him regarding SEAL training is..: "We don't instill enthusiasm - we distill it..." Absolutely spot on. Great leader!
@@bobdixon4998 ah Bob...we called ADM Richards "The Hulk"....James Janos, ref "Jesse Ventura", was around that time period as was his brother. GOD Bless
When he said "I looked at it like I worked for those 6000 special operations soldiers" my admiration found a whole new level of awesome. I wish everyone who has the job of assisting the people in the line of fire held this viewpoint. This man was a badass in every transition life handed him. True American hero!
They still do! I meet these guys almost daily. It is an honor and privilege to see them. The fabric of society however is the average man… I think you are spot on about that.
They do. The trouble is the communist infiltrated Western society socialist feminist. a mass cross over of 3rd world races are destroying our culture and society. The elite in the west are still the same bxstxrds
My dad was on Guadalcanal bronze star purple heart oak leaf Custer I put his name on ww2 memorial. He never spoke of it, got over it told me he had a job to do a great father good family man and serve this country
I can agree with him 100 percent about ptsd. I served Army infantry Vietnam 68/69. Was wounded twice and came home. Today there are far too many guys that never left the security of a base camp collecting 100 percent for ptsd. I knew one guy who told me you just tell the va some bullshit story that never happened and he got 100 percent for ptsd. I’m 80 years old and have never tried to collect ptsd because I honored my time in the Army.
Again what a good father can do for a young man. Young men need to be forged not given an excessive amount of choices and failure is just expected. Thank you for your service sir.
As a Veteran Marine Corps and Navy Corpsman , My Honored Salute to you Sir for Your Service , Professionalism, Commitment, and Leadership as a US Navy Officer of The Spec Warfare Community. Well Done Sir.
I would have served with Admiral Richards in a heart beat! Appears to be a great leader who doesn't mince words. That's a sign of a good leader who cares about his personnel and the mission at hand.
This is truly an amazing man that knows what always needs to be done. I'm retired Army after 28+ years and was a Drill Sgt and ran a NCOES school when I retired. I look up to all that this SEAL has done in his career.
The Admiral's point about "PTS" really hit home with me. I was on a search team at Ground Zero the week of 9/11. If the aftermath of the slaughter of nearly 3,000 human beings in such a horrific manner doesn't get to you, THAT would be a disorder! After the 9/11 Memorial was built, I became a volunteer museum tour guide. We worked in teams of two and all of us had a direct connection to that attack. I found talking to others who were there, and to the groups we led, to be very therapeutic. Some of the terrible memories will never go away. But I choose to focus on a stitch of time when goodness rose up to meet evil.
I've had the good fortune of meeting several Medal of Honor awardees, former POWs, and other brave men who received significant decorations for valor and they all share several common traits: Faith in God, great humility, love for America.
A true patriot and exceptional leader who loves his operators and support staff. I'm sure they would follow him into the depths of hell to achieve the mission. Thank you, sir!
I'm thanking God at this moment for my hearing Rear Admiral Richards making the distinction that PTS is NOT a disorder - he is 100% correct and the sooner the rest of society / medical professional acknowledge that the better it will be for so many veterans and their families.
My dad was Ranger in N.Africa was wounded When discharged it said due to training & combat He shouldn't be around weapons etc. His funeral hall at the barracks was full Finest man I'll ever know Thanks for your story
You’re such a nice man you said the story so nicely like it was nothing but so romantic kicking ass and taking names that’s a good story and you rock it very well with the mustache along with the flag
My late father served in Vietnam, 67-79, inside a field hospital. I tried to join in 1990. He and my mother both told me with stress, “You cannot join”. Wish I would have enlisted, but I was raised to obey, consequences were swift when I chose otherwise. But, I still find myself wish that I enlisted to this day, almost 53 years old. Long line of military in my family. Military would have created a stronger inner self. Both parents have passed. I miss them badly.
Hearing some of these stories on various channels including the one from a University in the North East I think who did a serious project having Vietnam Veterans tell their stories is an amazing thing for me. I grew up in an era when it was ungrained in us to never, under any circumstances bring this subject up to a Veteran. Many of my friends fathers were in Vietnam and each one that was, we knew about it. School teachers warned us and personally know some stories of that time that are quite interesting. My father got Honorably Discharged in maybe 64'. I have as many b&w photo's i could find. He's in Calverton National Cemetery. I have all his patches and some kind of book like a year book of different deployments and companies and all the CO's and guys pictures and names from 1964. It has pictures of them working, joking, and doing work I honestly would not want to do. There was a small picture of an older guy in Formal uniform, seems like top brass that came with each book.
I wonder if he knew my friend Jack Flowers from Louisville KY - Jack was an incredible man - I still can't believe he befriended me - For some reason he took a liking to me - I treasure his friendship and I value the time spent with Jack - He was my buddy and a true American Bad Ass
Literally walking weighted down and on the river bottom in the correct direction to pop up and drain barrels and return fire. Amazing selection and training of the mind to never panic, just get on with it. Do your f-ing job sailor!
Tom 'The Hulk' Richards was my CO in the 1980's, at Seal Team 1, he 'pinned' my Trident on me, a day I'll never forget. I even got to know him off duty when he'd show up at our local civilian gym in Imperial Beach, what a great guy. Thanks for your service Tom! Long Live the Brotherhood!
Thanks for sharing your story!
Did you ever serve with Karl Heinz?
@@djklu6550 his name doesn’t sound familiar, though that was over 30 years ago for me and two services later. I wound up retiring from the Army after 6 years in the Teams.
@@Ncollins99 why has America lost every war since the seal teams were created?
@@NoneofUrbusiness-p9w why don’t you ask the politicians you voted for.
This is a real man , kids today could learn a lot from him
Adults also.
When I don't get to see the entirety of the video I feel like I missed out
It kills me that kids admire made up bull shit super heroes and instead of real Billie Bad Asses and Rickie Recons..😅
My bet, they won't.
Worked for "The Hulk" briefly when I was active duty. My favorite quip from him regarding SEAL training is..: "We don't instill enthusiasm - we distill it..." Absolutely spot on. Great leader!
Do you mean Jessie "The body" Ventura? He wasn't the hulk.
@@bobdixon4998 ah Bob...we called ADM Richards "The Hulk"....James Janos, ref "Jesse Ventura", was around that time period as was his brother. GOD Bless
@@sandypidgeon4343 I misunderstood! I get it now!
@@bobdixon4998 no sweat, Bob. GOD Bless!
When he said "I looked at it like I worked for those 6000 special operations soldiers" my admiration found a whole new level of awesome. I wish everyone who has the job of assisting the people in the line of fire held this viewpoint. This man was a badass in every transition life handed him. True American hero!
In working 27 years in private security I worked with quite a few Vietnam veterans, they were the best people that you could work with.
I don’t think they make men like this anymore. Thank you for your service.
@@4Him4u2 my father was like this World War II all over the Philippine Islands
They still do! I meet these guys almost daily. It is an honor and privilege to see them. The fabric of society however is the average man… I think you are spot on about that.
@@4Him4u2 thank you
They do. The trouble is the communist infiltrated Western society socialist feminist. a mass cross over of 3rd world races are destroying our culture and society. The elite in the west are still the same bxstxrds
No, they don't!! America is filled with Soy Boys!!
My dad was on Guadalcanal bronze star purple heart oak leaf Custer I put his name on ww2 memorial. He never spoke of it, got over it told me he had a job to do a great father good family man and serve this country
Your dad is a great hero. Real men never spoke about their time in war
@@lriper4702 thank you
thank you❤❤
Too bad he didn't teach you English, or not to lie.
@user-io6pj8bz8h yes my family from Italy 🇮🇹
I can agree with him 100 percent about ptsd. I served Army infantry Vietnam 68/69. Was wounded twice and came home. Today there are far too many guys that never left the security of a base camp collecting 100 percent for ptsd. I knew one guy who told me you just tell the va some bullshit story that never happened and he got 100 percent for ptsd. I’m 80 years old and have never tried to collect ptsd because I honored my time in the Army.
Bullshit
Yes Sir. I've known so many guys look like body builders collecting disability
Thank you for your service.
Real PTSD is a problem. It is used for a pension enhancement now, that and sleep apnea, it gets you 40% disability.
@@happysanchezjr.9162he is correct, you are probably one of them.
Again what a good father can do for a young man. Young men need to be forged not given an excessive amount of choices and failure is just expected. Thank you for your service sir.
As a Veteran Marine Corps and Navy Corpsman , My Honored Salute to you Sir for Your Service , Professionalism, Commitment, and Leadership as a US Navy Officer of The Spec Warfare Community. Well Done Sir.
Semper Fi Doc! I was in country 68-69, kilo 3/5, multiple Purple Hearts.
“If it didn’t bother you, that would be a disorder.”
Hell yeah! That’s my Monday mantra!
This country needs leaders like this in DC ASAP.
The most respected commanding officer I ever served under, thank you for your service, sir.
Epic 'stache...
That stache has its own DD214… 😂
Phenomenal lip sweater, heard it has atleast 17 confirmed kills
A 'stache like that is not to be mesed with. Strike fear into the enemy.
I would have served with Admiral Richards in a heart beat! Appears to be a great leader who doesn't mince words. That's a sign of a good leader who cares about his personnel and the mission at hand.
Wow i listened to this guy’s every word. I could listen to him all day. They don’t make men like this anymore.
This is truly an amazing man that knows what always needs to be done. I'm retired Army after 28+ years and was a Drill Sgt and ran a NCOES school when I retired. I look up to all that this SEAL has done in his career.
Sir Richards is a Titanium Steel Soldier. Salute Sir.
The Admiral's point about "PTS" really hit home with me. I was on a search team at Ground Zero the week of 9/11. If the aftermath of the slaughter of nearly 3,000 human beings in such a horrific manner doesn't get to you, THAT would be a disorder! After the 9/11 Memorial was built, I became a volunteer museum tour guide. We worked in teams of two and all of us had a direct connection to that attack. I found talking to others who were there, and to the groups we led, to be very therapeutic. Some of the terrible memories will never go away. But I choose to focus on a stitch of time when goodness rose up to meet evil.
This guy is the real deal.
Got high up & still talks the talk...!
F-bomb's aside his PTS analysis is Gold...Salute.
Welcome home Mr. Richards. You are one hell of a talker and motivator. I am sure that you accomplished a lot during your career. Thank you.
I've had the good fortune of meeting several Medal of Honor awardees, former POWs, and other brave men who received significant decorations for valor and they all share several common traits: Faith in God, great humility, love for America.
Legend!!
Thank you For your Service to our Country!
Bill
Buckhead Ga
That was a fine speech on a subject I knew nothing about. Thank you, SIR!!!
Tell it how it is sir! A great video about leading from the front....true leadership!
Outstanding video. Thank you Sir for your service! I was born 11-11-69 Veterans Day! You were already there. Wow Thank You.
Thank you ,T. Richards ! Great breakdown !
Outstanding man
I love this man. A true American hero!!
He was one tough looking SOB Seal back in the day. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!
Good listen Thx. Nice and blunt answers!
Former AFSOC guy here. Thank God we have men like Admiral Richards who go into the breech when asked, and do their job and complete their missions.
What a great interview. Sir, you are articulate, passionate, and naturally knowledgeable.
A true patriot and exceptional leader who loves his operators and support staff. I'm sure they would follow him into the depths of hell to achieve the mission. Thank you, sir!
Thank you sir for your service.
Thank you for sharing, thank you for your service
I'm thanking God at this moment for my hearing Rear Admiral Richards making the distinction that PTS is NOT a disorder - he is 100% correct and the sooner the rest of society / medical professional acknowledge that the better it will be for so many veterans and their families.
SALUTE
SIR
THANK YOU
For your commitment , determination , perseverance , and Service
A very impressive man, a true leader, a warrior thru and thru! Thank you for a lifetime in serving our country!
Love this guy! Also, he's got a song assigned for each point he's making.
Thank you for your service sir
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE 😊
My dad was Ranger in N.Africa was wounded
When discharged it said due to training & combat
He shouldn't be around weapons etc.
His funeral hall at the barracks was full
Finest man I'll ever know
Thanks for your story
What an inspiring man!!
I stand in respect on this man and in awe of the stache! *crisp hand salute*
You’re such a nice man you said the story so nicely like it was nothing but so romantic kicking ass and taking names that’s a good story and you rock it very well with the mustache along with the flag
Awesome! 30 years of service! I salute you sir! Love the sinking san pan story.
These guys and the LRRPs were just super hardcore warriors in Vietnam.
How lucky are we to have guys like this..
Thank you for your talk, and you have me with PTS
Nice video. I remember him from the Navy Seals documentary on Discovery Channel. Cool seeing he's from Long Island, even though I'm from Queens lol.
I've seen that before. He was a lot younger.
This guy is great. Thank you sir
God bless all of our military personnel!!! Thank you for your service!! Semper Fi.
Hell Yeah!
And if anybody could, this man did.
Thank the good Lord there are men such as these.
Its been said that Richards mustache pinned Sam Ellits mustache and made it say uncle
Just one of our BadAss seals right here. Thank You Sir.
That's the kind of men we need now more than ever!!
Love this man’s attitude an his vocabulary
That stache had a Trident of its own.
Great lesson, Boss. I understand exactly how you’re saying with PTS.
I like that man! And I agree with him on pts. Thanks for sharing your amazing experiences.
He's a smart tough guy...
Tremendous. Heck of a motivational speech.
WOW is all I can say
My late father served in Vietnam, 67-79, inside a field hospital. I tried to join in 1990. He and my mother both told me with stress, “You cannot join”. Wish I would have enlisted, but I was raised to obey, consequences were swift when I chose otherwise. But, I still find myself wish that I enlisted to this day, almost 53 years old. Long line of military in my family. Military would have created a stronger inner self. Both parents have passed. I miss them badly.
Hearing some of these stories on various channels including the one from a University in the North East I think who did a serious project having Vietnam Veterans tell their stories is an amazing thing for me. I grew up in an era when it was ungrained in us to never, under any circumstances bring this subject up to a Veteran. Many of my friends fathers were in Vietnam and each one that was, we knew about it. School teachers warned us and personally know some stories of that time that are quite interesting. My father got Honorably Discharged in maybe 64'. I have as many b&w photo's i could find. He's in Calverton National Cemetery. I have all his patches and some kind of book like a year book of different deployments and companies and all the CO's and guys pictures and names from 1964. It has pictures of them working, joking, and doing work I honestly would not want to do. There was a small picture of an older guy in Formal uniform, seems like top brass that came with each book.
When he said he bit down on his hand bone!😳 Damn that made both of my hands ache for a second... Damn that is a beast not a man.
Solid dude semper fi
Nobody should ever see their own bone. I've seen mine.... Thank you for your service, Seal!
God bless your service to your country
Welcome Home Admiral Richards. Thank you sir. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️🫡🫡🫡🫡 Petty Officer Jones.
I wonder if he knew my friend Jack Flowers from Louisville KY - Jack was an incredible man - I still can't believe he befriended me - For some reason he took a liking to me - I treasure his friendship and I value the time spent with Jack - He was my buddy and a true American Bad Ass
Economy of words with each one well said.
You’re a hero sir!
AMEN! Gotta love this guy!
Thank you sir for your service, you are a real American.
This man is amazing, he's a true BADAZZ
God bless this man. He is a real hero.
"I dont care what fuckin time it is, im gonna do my goddamn job". Well said!
What a legend
Brother was a Walking MUNITIONS FACTORY…🇺🇸
Literally walking weighted down and on the river bottom in the correct direction to pop up and drain barrels and return fire. Amazing selection and training of the mind to never panic, just get on with it. Do your f-ing job sailor!
What a great man ! And amazing caeer
This guy is awesome. God bless you always 🙏❤
They don’t make them like this man today! A true blue❤️ Thank you for your service and for being you❤️
That mustache is godly
Much respect....big time
Good on ya SIR!!
What a fantastic character. BZ sir
"We'll worry about that later"
Well spoken, well done🇺🇸
Amen brother!!!
I really like this guy!
What an amazing leader! Thank you sir!
That is an amazing man.
God bless him and all of the others who sign up to defend our country
I like this guy!
You gotta LOVE these GUYS, AMERICAN WARRIORS.❤
YES SIR!
Tom's stache has a heartbeat and is a living, sentient being! It's distracting!!!😂😂😂😂😂
Don't fuck with it, it's lethal!👊🏼🇺🇸
Holy s$%^! That guy was a beast!