BLACK WATER SNIPER 18 years later...
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- Опубліковано 3 кві 2022
- Black Water Sniper Najaf patch
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20" Bushmasters just went from $800 to $8000 on Gunbroker.
🤣
and Copper Customs selling them
Laugh..STILL got my Bushy and it’s I suppose an ‘earlier’ model; mil spec sure, but it’s as accurate as my Colt 6940..and “close” to my DD M4A1. Does for me..
aint no way.
Probably
I worked with Cpl. Young a couple years ago. He said he was in the Iraq war as a Marine. Never did he once mention he experience on that roof top. Then I watch the 4-4-4 revision and I learned about my coworker being wounded and Travis flying him back to Baghdad. What a small world.
Would love to hear from him
@@HaleyStrategicPartners I will let him know sir!
So many guys are so humble humans. Lovely humans in my book. God bless them all!
“It’s like a fucking turkey shoot”. I remember this video. I went to Baghdad in ‘07. It’s crazy how long ago all of this was. We’re all getting old.
I'm 14
@@armalite2153 no body cares
@@mortemtyrannis7468 boomer
@@armalite2153 I know you guys (oops hope I didn’t offend you since your generation is offended by everything) aren’t taught reading comprehension anymore but “We’re all getting old” was clearly specifically regarding the millennial generation who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan. Go play your video games.
@@mortemtyrannis7468 i was in a war too in Halo man, it's true we're getting old. I'm 4902 years old born in 1932, my moms a virgin.
First saw footage of the rooftop fight back in 2005 on the IFC Channel website, had no idea who Travis was back then, I was 15.
Hard to believe it's been so long ago now. I joined the Army the year after Najaf and seeing yours and other footage coming out, then got out in '08 and went to to Contracting. Learned a lot from our peers, great people, some of us will never forget what happened there and after then. Much love brother, keep it up.
Thank you for your service.
@@tylertapp131 Just doing my part, worth it. Cheers.
@@DJTheMetalheadMercenary yessir, cheers.
It’s so crazy how the years fly by have to thank all the men and woman since the beginning after We was attacked or are own soil 911 call the brave men and women that was there when the towers fell to we went to hunt down every one that was responsible thank you to every one 👍👍👏👏👏💪💪💪💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
The country is going to hell with All the fringes.
I remember watching the blackwater video when I was a teenager. Fast forward, I'm in the USMC, on my second deployment and I'm watching the Magpul videos that Travis and Chris put out. I had know idea that it was Travis on that rooftop years ago.
Shawn Ryan has to get this man on a podcast
Thanks man man, and all that layed down their lives. Would've loved to sport one of those patches. Nothing but love brother
Thank you Travis for your service and the knowledge you pass on. Looking forward to taking your class
Time flies. Enjoy every god given second. Thanks for sharing. Much appreciated. God bless
thanks for sharing this...may God be with you as this journey continues emotionally. nice to see a video, it's been a long while.
Appreciate your service and all you do sir!
Left the service in 98, started doing contract work in the States 2003, got over to the sandbox Feb 2005, yep I love my orange foamies too, never go anywhere without them, outstanding work Brother TH! Well done!
0:24 saw that video years ago and never really heard the context. Thank you for this information, and for your (continued) service to America.
Been in the process of cloning-ish that rifle with a couple of tweaks. It was cool when I got the email notification of those patches coming for sale and ordered a couple. Great content as always. S/F👊🏻💪🏻
Legend mate much respect from Australia 🇦🇺
Awesome upload Travis
I recently lost my cousin, who worked for Black Water for many years. A true patriot and an all-around great person. I have a great level of respect for the work you guys do. RIP J. Waltz
Was he a dog handler????
@@davidsonner6488 Yes, he was.
Search J. Waltz Tennessee
I worked with him in Afghanistan on the embassy protective detail for many years.....great guy.....may he rest in peace
Thanks for sharing Travis
I bought my sling and chest rig mag inserts the day of this video as I felt it was right to support this company who does a lot for the Civilian and Military both, and the honor of being able to get the patch is something I will hold with honor once I receive the patch, it's been nearly 3 months but I know I will one day receive it.
Thank you for your service.
That rooftop video and many others of early gwot stuck with me; So much so that I enlisted as a grunt myself and then completed a couple contracts afterwards through a sister company.
Thanks for all you do bro.
Errr!
My unit, Small Craft Company, was involved in this event and I don't think any of us realized the significance of it all in the moment. We were also involved in Op Vigilant Resolve and Op Al Fajr (Phantom Fury), and, again, I you never realize how history will reflect on your actions in the moment.
Having been in Fallujah, Ramadi, Haditha, and Najaf, I think a great disservice occurs when the Marine Corps pushes veterans of these great battles out of the service. I came home from my second combat tour, was transferred to another unit, and had an entire command with zero combat experience white gloving my room (one SSgt even brought in a screwdriver, unscrewed my vent, found "dust" and canked my weekend libo) and treating me like a boot. Nothing makes a Marine want to get the fuck out more than being woken up at 0500 to go low crawl around the barracks picking up cigarette butts.
Today, I'm a firearms instructor and I have found a passion in teaching. It upsets me to know that I could have found this passion and focused my efforts towards training and sharing my experiences with young Marines.
Semper Fidelis.
Thank you for your service!! Glad you found your passion as well!! So happy to hear that!!
I have friends who went off right after 9/11 and to this day some of them are still having trouble “finding their passion” or “a way back in society without the paranoia of having to always look over their shoulder” it’s hard and sad to see, I love them and help as much as I can, but some people just lose a little part of themselves when they’ve been through extremely rough situations that are life or death.. if you have any advice for me to try and help my friends out I would really appreciate it.. I know there’s not one answer that will solve the problem but maybe you have a different perspective to share that can help the situation at a different angle.. Thank you once again for everything you’ve done for our country I really appreciate it and will always be grateful and indebted for your service/support and if you have any ideas please write me back. Once again thank you for everything and thank you in advance! I just want to see my friends smile again.. it’s been decades..
Thank u Travis
Thank you for serving brother.
Thank you for your service and may we always remember the fallen…
I remember that video! You did a great job!!!
Nice mask, comrade!!! Safety first👍🏿✊🏿💉💉💉
A 20" Bushmaster was the first rifle I bought over a decade ago, and had originally made a half-assed M16A4gery out of it after my service rifle. A few years ago I turned it into a clone of this rifle.
Thank you for the reflection.
Thanks for sharing the reflection
I like that ARMS rail system. That was the boss in the day. I still have an ARMS 45M on an AR now. It stays pretty cool.
I remember that video well. Thank you for your service and your marksmanship! Was a pleasure meeting you at Scrambled Jake's. My wife still won't shut up about it to her friends! Lol be well & maybe we will cross paths again out here in TN.
I adore my D3 sling and I had been meaning to buy an extra one so upon hearing this patch is gonna be included I figured today was good day to put my order in.
Boom
Hell ya!
U showed that day what one good Marine and his rifle can do. Semper Fi brother.
very interesting video, thank you
Thank you Travis for what you do, I saw him in the pic where is mookie, kakaw
always awesome senor Travis!!! Howdy from Houston TEXAS!!!
Im just a civ, but I remember the event and the video. It has stuck with me ever since. Proud of you guys then as well as now.
Good video awesome army soldier working great show
Thanks
Upon hearing I'd get a najaf rifle patch I immediately placed an order. I hope your fulfillment boys follow through!
Always glad to see the allfather make an appearance. It's been a couple months.
Spoiler- the fulfillment boys did not, in fact, come through.
@@sectorseven07 Yupp, still “waiting” on mine as well. Doubt they’re coming.
@@techdiverpratt5899 Oh mine actually came like two weeks ago
@@sectorseven07 very interesting
Good to hear the thunder!
What a Gr8 Video to watch before target practice!!!!
Great video, here in Az as well💪
Thank every one for your service since the beginning 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
this is the first rifle I ever wanted to clone and never got around to building it
Thank you sir💙🇺🇸🤙
That was a nasty situation but your work and training prevailed ❤
My favorite type of rifle.
i remember when i first saw your videos of that firefight i was like 13 years old or so i am now 28 and in the military myself !!! Military Police. remember how epic that video was !!!!!!! and now i found your youtube channel Amazing
Thank you for serving.
Bro its been too long since ive seen ya on "yee old tube"! happy to see your return.
May Almighty GOD bless you, your family and your buddies.
Thank you. 👌
0:24 Thx for Polish accent in the background - the Polish Army fuel cistern JELCZ. Some Poles still remember that a B.W. pilot saved Polish ambassador from firefight in Iraq in 2007. He voluntarily landed in the middle of a street to evac a team of PL Secret Service with the ambassador. In my opinion that was badass (putting aside some bad facts about B.W.). Unfortunately one of the officers Bartosz Orzechowski was killed in that ambush.
Thank You Mr. Travis for all of Your inspiring videos (including Magpul). Greetings from Poland - "Stay sharp - Be safe!"... and make more of Your videos :).
What Polish accent?
@@JEJAK5396 ua-cam.com/video/9wVbuoCOGU0/v-deo.html
@@JEJAK5396 that is a literal translation of polish word that means "trivia"
@@PaulM1984 What is?
I wish I could find my diary .. but I remember calling it hell day 1-2 . I remember my recon unit getting flown from cleaning up our 2 week long battle in Mosul Samarra and Tal Afar. Just to go to Najaf for a bonus round. Every battle was a learning moment for soldiers,contractors alike. In the blink of a eye I was brought back 2010 to shut it down, and realize what a waste of time, and lives lost. However, on a tactical level many lessons learned. On a spirtual level I realized God sent many angels to watch over me . I have much respect for the Iraq and Astan Syria the whole Middle East as awhole. War is a chess board in which you are a small piece in a bigger picture. The end result is you and those who fought side by side are left with memories as the world moves on. You can stay in the rat race as a military tool or contractor tool until you retire or get rich or get waxed or blown-up, or suicide. That being said I pray for the mental health of those who served, trying to move on, or pray for those who are seasoned sheep-dog for life. "breathing means there is more life to be lived ,,Blessing .
Truer words have never been said. Good to hear from someone who understands after reading the mostly ridiulous comments from fanboys and people who have no understanding of what went on over there, or what it's like having to live with it, including the aftermath. TBH, I don't even know why I watched this video, just came through my feed. Just brings up bad memories. I did 2 tours over there from 03 - 05 in the USMC.
Warrior 👊
Thank you for your service and keep charging brother 🍻
Often it’s little things like these pinkies which can make a huge difference, even between life and death situations. In fighting, motorcycle riding, scuba diving or mountain climbing. Never ever disregard details: stop, breathe, think and then act. And for everything else drill! Thanks for sharing.
As a handloader of this rifle and my 16” dd5v3 I would have loved to seen it and dialed in 175smk..in your hands that day shot 3” 3rd group at 520 runnin round 2400fps…not that you didn’t wreak havoc on enemy with 77smk but add 100gr per rd and they don’t run off as easily….I have some 85gr nosler rdf that’d be awsome in this role also…thank you Travis a million times brother….matt
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Damn…just caught this. My wife and I met online. Her ID was title 444 and mine was title 444. My number was 4 hers 44. She would have been elated for this. Hope those patches become available again.
The men and women of the US Military are the greatest fighting force and patriotic Citizens of the United States!!
If I could do it again, I would have graduated from College and enlist, but I was a ignorant 21 yr old that has no appreciation what is to be a member of the US Military!
I pray that you and your brothers are given the glory and respect you earned while defending the US!!!
Love you bro but we aren’t special you are special too! I pray god reveals that to you, some of our journeys are different and i explain that to others who thank us for our service but we need people everywhere and you contribute in your own unique way! 🙌🏼❤️🔥 god bless
..it DOES sound likeyou get it..now
thx brother. brb going stick foamies in all my rifles lol
I learned about this 1st from Ben Thomas. Whatever else he may be, I consider him a friend. Glad you were up there together.
ARMS rail system. Classic GWOT relic.
Nice shooting, champ 💪🇺🇸🕊
Gald you all are out there.
I remember being 8 years old and seeing that video on Ebaumsworld
I was supposed to be a part of that battle, we rolled out of Baghdad 4/27 FA, and got a change of orders to go to Mahmoudiyah, the marines there went to Najaf instead. I was part of a heavy artillery unit. Marines were a better choice than us for that mission. Hooah!!!!
Good seeing 'ol Haley still being a generally studly dude 18 years later.
Thank you for sharing Travis. It’s an honor and a privilege to train with you.
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Gobble Gobble….keep there heads ringin…I get chills ever time knowin what’s happening on the other end of that rifle that day and you calm as a cucumber….
God bless all those who served & did what they were asked to do... those who survived & those who did not... they all have my respect... "neart agus onóir"👊
I spent some time over there as a mechanic supporting the state department as a contractor 2015-2017 at the BDSC or old Sather AFB. I've been to the consulate In Erbil and Basrah and have also been on weapon's authorized contracts. I think contractors are often misunderstood and get a bad rap due to misinformation. Thanks for the awesome work and the legendary performance in Nagif. I had never heard of that day until I read Eric Prince's biography.
Man I love that rifle I won’t one so bad
New sub. Just heard of you from Brandon Herrera's yt Chan gun meme review. Thank you for your service
Hey Travis I put in an order a few days ago for some mag inserts and I believe it’s being processed today will I be able to get a patch? I’d be happy to rock that patch on my gear everyday here at kirtland!
Black Water Sniper 18 is here!
Travis I need that gun set up sir!!!!
Good Job , Sir XM 110
First photo has Jelcz truck - made in Poland :D
That video is when I first saw you Travis
I used to watch those videos from those days before I deployed to Afghanistan on liveleak. Never forgot them, recognized a lot of shit from those combat videos in a few situations
Man!
2004 seems like yesterday.
Imagine how essential these outstanding individuals have been to the domestic counterinsurgency effort that has been taking place.
Their mere mention has been sufficient to discourage the opposition from engaging in ill-advised courses of action that would have resulted in significant misfortune.
For them.
These guys are heroes.
They were then and they are now.
"It's a turkey shoot"
That ARMS sir system is the rarest Pokemon by now. Things have changed so much.
I remember watching this video way before call Magpul stuff
Semper Fi....GB
Thanks for all you have done for our Country. Sucks all you guys had was mostly .556 but you got the job done. RIP to all that were lost.
Well when a handful of US military soldiers along with a group of military contractors hired for HVT protection end up providing extra fighters, resupply, and medevac with thier own helicopters to protect US government employees from a full-blown enemy attack for multiple days, I'd say caliber selection was not the critical failure point 😉... Or really a great consideration of this possible scenario, because it never should have been... Although I agree even a properly dope carded 5.56 DMR would've been a nice enhancement, but a suppressed SR-25 with lots of magazines definitely would've been a handy force multiplier... Although so would several blackhawks full of Army Rangers, a couple of JTACS, and an AC-130 gunship 😁 This was a complete government f@ckup, luckily the terrain, building layouts, and lack of high volume, large diameter mortars allowed these brass balled defenders to pull off a hell of a win... Unlike Libya there were plenty of large American military air and ground assets with unlimited (atleast from the air) freedom of movement close at hand, yet these guys were basically hung out to dry... 😠
Are you the type that thinks getting shot with a 5.56 is the equivalent of getting shot with a bb gun?
@@Immortalkalashnikov While I'll stick with my number one assessment of caliber selection should in no way have been the difference maker that day... From what I understand most of the militants were breaking into groups and moving towards the compound often in the open at between 600-1500 meters away, that's a substantial long haul for 5.56, with no wind, and match grade 77gr ammo... I'm guessing they were just shooting M193 or M855 which makes both accuracy, maximum range, and transonic instability much worse, along with the lessened lethality at ranges over 600 meters... Although once again this is a conversation we shouldn't be having because this entire situation should have been brought to a swift closure within a couple of hours... Despicable failure of governmental bureaucrats within the state department 😠
🇺🇸 Semper Fi 👊🏻 Brother 🥃
Wow, I guess I'm not the only one using ARMS SIR system rails.
Is that #59 M SIR?
@@themikebray Yes. There's also a #59 C but I can't tell you the difference other than M= Military and C= Civilian. I actually have 2 SIR systems. The 50M-CV and the 58M-CV. I use ARMS BUIS, Scope Rings and several of their throw lever mounts. They aren't very popular in the AR community due to cost but hey, if Haley used them then they have to be cool! I've followed him for years even when he was with Magpul and making instructional videos. The guy knows his shit.
Thank you for your service Travis. I bought several of the rifle patches and Memento Mori patches to give to special friends One in particular a friend who was a NAVY SARC with MARINE RECON and MARSOC Now with Santa Barbara PD. CA. 👍🇺🇸
the people in Washington are of FAR greater threat
I was in OIF 1.
What's that rail/upper rail attachment again??
Oh those famous words....lol..
God bless
Battle of 4-4-4. That’s the first I’ve heard of that. Watched that footage time after time. Hear that round at 6:14? …that’s a pucker moment.