Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas Payne received the Medal of Honor on Friday for his heroism in a daring special operations raid in northern Iraq that liberated 75 Iraqi civilians.
What did he do so differently from the other 20 team members there? Seems kind of underwhelming based off previous winners and or the fact he took zero damage. I don’t know just seems off and forced. Much love and respect to him tho.
@@Thedreamer20015 I believe one of his teammates went down. MSG Josh Wheeler, another warrior of the highest order. From hearing Delta guys speak, they love their job.
MY BROTHER WAS KILLED IN IRAQ IN 2006, HE WAS ON HIS 3RD TOUR WITH BRITISH ARMY, HIS WARRIOR TANK HIT AN IED IN BASRA, MY DEEPEST RESPECT TO SGT MAJ T PAYNE FOR HIS SERVICE A TRUE HERO
@@smartdevilevil It don't matter what side of war you are on, there's no need to disrespect the people who fight on the frontlines for what they believe in. Whether it's Taliban, or US troops, they are all warriors who put their own lives at risk to fight for what they think is right, even if the motives behind their actions aren't the best, they have the guts to put their lives down for it. Which is more than you or I could probably do in our lifetime. I really hope your beautiful country recovers from all this war, Iraq and Afghanistan are some of the most beautiful places on the planet. I wish you the best brother
What a hero!!! This is why we stand for the flag and say the pledge of allegiance. For heroes like this who are willing to give their all. God bless you!!
@@PandaFishBat If you have no respect to those who protect you then you dont deserve it. You wouldn't last a minute without protection considering your attitude.
No Animosity Protect me from what non existent threat LOL? High oil prices? Only suckers join the army to waste their 20s in a desert, then get blown up by a goatherder, or they off themselves after they come home. Commander in chief said so himself
Caleb Christiansen yup. Basically old skandinavian naming scheme. The „sen“ at the end translates to son. Christiansen therefore means son of Christian, must be the name of one of your ancestors. Same for Mr. Jørgensen
BigChungus im swedish, danes were most definetely vikings. there is even an event where vikings from sweden and denmark worked together to kill a norwegian viking king
@@junepark1256 no it's not. I was in the army. The official name is Medal of Honor. Congressional medal of honor is what a lot of people call it, but that's not the official name. Look it up.
@@devonmartinski6596 yeah that's real young to me for a SGM. When I was in the army, all of the sergeants major were old crusty dudes. But this guy is special forces and they get promoted fast, if they don't get hurt or killed first.
He’s been in for about 16-18 and hes in sfod-d once you get in cag u make rank every cycle cause ur by far above your peers also he’s in been in sof for his entire career
Trump said one rank but the spokeswoman said SFC. He definitely looks more of the age of SFC if you ask me. But then again his rank insignia says otherwise! Lol
Anthony Gonzalez they addressed his rank as an E7 at the time of his actions when he earned the medal in 2015. Fast forward 2020, he is now a SGM and a recipient.
@@RyanRyan-tk6wx Yep I've seen his pipeline schools and he and another soldier won the best Ranger competition before he went CAG. Plus he grew up in my state about 80 miles north of me so of course I support him and also the Marine that was awarded the MOH, he's about 70 miles from me. South Carolina turns out some awesome military personnel.
@Trevor Fluck No, he was more then a man to enlist in Delta Force then join the Marine Corps. You obviously don't know the huge difference between Delta Force and the Marine Corps.
@Trevor Fluck wanna know why? Because you can't just be like "oh yeah, I wanna join Delta Force". You need to be in some form of military and if you do REALLY good then you get some recruitment form for Delta Force or SEALS. You don't just get an enlistment form because it's for the best of the best. Isn't that obvious? So get off your high horse, Delta Force is always gonna be better then Marine Corps.
@Trevor Fluck What...? I'm confused now. Captain America is fictional. Are you accepting the fact that Delta Force is better or are you comparing them to Captain America? I really don't know.
Well-deserved! Army Sgt.Major Thomas Payne, you are to be congratulated! Thank you for putting your life in danger as you spared the lives of the hostages.! So many of us are so grateful, particularly the friends and family members of the men whose lives you spared! THANK YOU!
Thank you Sgt Major Payne for risking your life to free those hostages---same goes to the soldiers---the bravery of those men in your unit who risked their lives as well---integrity, honor and sacrafice !!!
@John Brown “Blue was never really an army color.” Perhaps you should read this: Regulations published in 1779 established the Army uniform as blue with colored facings based on region: white for New England; red for the Mid-Atlantic; and blue for the South. Musicians wore uniform coats in reverse colors. In 1782, blue coats faced with red became standard for everyone except generals and staff officers. (Source www.military.com/army/uniforms.html ) For a history of U.S. Army uniforms see history.army.mil/html/museums/uniforms/survey_uwa.pdf
Jesus christ ive actually never been intimidated by anyone ever, but just on my tiny phone screen and seeing the confidence he projects is actually kinda scary... respect.
N Allen you misunderstood me. My comment was for the commie who wrote the main comment. Been serving my entire adult life and will be voting Trump 2020. 🇺🇸
I tried out for delta and discovered that I was not anywhere as tough as I thought I was. ultimate respect for this NCO and all my brothers and sisters in arms.
@Trevor Fluck guess you didn't know that Detachment D was an army organization. I was a gunbunny, field artillery/KING OF BATTLE. But wanted more. Finished 3rd of 67 in SEER instructor course under Col Rowe who was a POW for over 5 years in Vietnam and who laid down his life for our country when we were in the Philippines. I just wanted to honor our nation's heroes past and present. Every man or woman who volunteers to serve this country in a military, police or first responder roll is a hero in my opinion. The rest are Oxygen Thieves.
TP was one of those quiet professionals who crushed everything in rasp. We did a joint readiness exercise with the ninjas and this is when he was marked out as a performer who got tasks done, made the effort to keep his young rangers tight and squared away with his leadership and mentoring and made sure any success or rewards was put down to Thom AND his men. Then he went down to north Carolina, crushed selection and made it. Next time I see him he's on NBC and I'm on a bar stool. And love and respect to Joshua wheeler RIP. Before my time but an absolute legend to a generation of rangers. Anyway sergeant major, congratulations you bad motherfucker. RLTW
Hoooah... I thank God that this great country still produces men that will risk their lives for others, and that they will become part of an elite unit for which they will generally never received fanfare or a parade. As COL Chargin' Charlie Beckwith (founder of Delta) famously stated when he created SFOD in Vietnam, will guarantee you a medal, a body bag, or both. We can sleep knowing these men are there. My respect and admiration, Sgt Maj Payne.
My man is not smiling well how can you smile when you watch thousand of ur brothers and sisters die God bless you and all of the men and women in the military
@Matt Thompson Is my distaste for Trump what makes you want to lump me in with all that extra stuff? Where'd that even come from anyway? I bet that soldier is braver than Trump can ever hope to be, and the soldier deserved to be given the medal by someone who wasn't a draft dodger. Use quotes, it's less confusing that way.
@aj lacosteand lets forget all about all the rebublicans refusing requests for better embassy security? they're so used to sacraficing American lives it doesn't even register with them
@@yugiyami8642 unlike the rethuglicans who want to keep military spending high to support the bloated arms industry elites, without worrying about soldiers deaths or maiming
Medalof Honor. Do you have you house already Sargent?, or are you paying a mortgage, let them honor you with something like that. These guys deserve more than medal.
Thank you sir for your service!we have the best military on earth!! The best and humblest guys around! I met one of their great warriors last Christmas an awesome your Sergeant from FortBragg! The most inspiring event to ever happen in my lifetime! We love honor and respect our awesome soldiers in Marion Nc 🇱🇷! We pray for them daily for God's protection and guidance!!!!
To people saying they don’t think he deserved it because theres not some long heroic story in the description let me remind you that he is Delta Force. Specifics of that mission and his actions that day are probably highly classified. The fact that his name is also out in the public now means he’s probably no longer apart of that unit as well. Props to him. Seems like a friendly guy but is the last one you would want to cross the wrong path with lol
Props to him. 1st Ranger battalion, Delta force... this guy's done it all.
norwich grad to
Albert Einstein technically goggins isn’t a ranger
@Albert Einstein He never made it to the Delta Force/DEVGRU. These guys are on another level. Their missions are mostly covert.
@Albert Einstein what about him? Absolutely nothing to do with this video nor the comment.
@Albert Einstein David goggins was never in a tier 1 SMU.
I've read the accounts of this prisoner rescue. He truly deserves the CMH.
It's MoH
Not CMH
@@unitedstates4105 no, it is The Medal of Honor.
@@unitedstates4105 great. Now we are on same page. Take care.
june park congressional medal on honor is the name. So he’s right
What did he do so differently from the other 20 team members there? Seems kind of underwhelming based off previous winners and or the fact he took zero damage. I don’t know just seems off and forced. Much love and respect to him tho.
Served with him. Nothing can really explain the kind of man he is. Truly remarkable.
I can imagine. In what sense?
FINALLY THE NEWS SHOWS SOMETHING THAT I CAN WATCH!
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Seriously huh
I've always found ABC kinda Neutral but leaning a bit more to the Liberal side.
I was thinking the same.
Reuters' page but they have no comments
Almost every soldier who survives to get the CMOH is being reminded of what is usually one of the worst days of their life.
You're definitely right about that. Not always tho. This man saved lives not just took them that day.
ShootToKill 1o1 but he also most likely was in the most stressful situation of his life and most likely saw some of his team members die aswell.
@@Thedreamer20015 idk. He could feel either way about the situation idk him so I couldn't tell you
@@Thedreamer20015 I believe one of his teammates went down. MSG Josh Wheeler, another warrior of the highest order. From hearing Delta guys speak, they love their job.
Tier one guys usually miss it the good and the bad. They are a different breed.
Imagine making a statue of a criminal instead of man like this brave soldier.
What has America become, these lefties really ruin everything
Exactly
The lefties need to go!
The soldiers are the ones to be honored, not the criminals.
Thin line between the two. In a war started to steal resources from Iraq and the ME, the rest lies.
@Tammy T I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, they're referring to the people BLM constantly revere and choose to idolize.
losers and suckers many people are saying . well not really. just one guy .
The far left wouldn't know anything about that
@@stvstreett Trump didn't say that. Those anonymous resources are unbelievable.
“Killn is my business, and business is gooood”...
What makes the grass grow?
Most of the people trying to hide their stupidity, ... not you.
🤣
Kaptain Insano I read that in Dave Mustane’s voice haha
LUCIAN?
The primal energy coming from that man is terrifying. Thank you for serving this country.
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Hell yeah it is. Glad he's on our side.
how?
@@liedlol 🙄
Nothing terrifying of a real n man an who fights evil. You’re just soft.
Major Payne? 😂😂😂 Jokes aside, he's a real hero.
It’s sergeant major 🌝
@@Knockitoffkev How is it a woosh dumbass. Go back to reddit loser
Being an Indian I salute American soldier for what he has done for his country with lot of sacrifices he has done
he should name his son max, max payne
SERGEANT Major Payne
MY BROTHER WAS KILLED IN IRAQ IN 2006, HE WAS ON HIS 3RD TOUR WITH BRITISH ARMY, HIS WARRIOR TANK HIT AN IED IN BASRA, MY DEEPEST RESPECT TO SGT MAJ T PAYNE FOR HIS SERVICE A TRUE HERO
Wtf was your brother doing in Iraq? iraq wasn't even a threat to USA...
@@smartdevilevil every islamic country is a threat!
@@sree9506 shut the hell up, the only threat to you is your fat to muscle ratio
@@sree9506 then am glad every soldier died like a Bitch in middle east... 😂😂😂
@@smartdevilevil It don't matter what side of war you are on, there's no need to disrespect the people who fight on the frontlines for what they believe in. Whether it's Taliban, or US troops, they are all warriors who put their own lives at risk to fight for what they think is right, even if the motives behind their actions aren't the best, they have the guts to put their lives down for it. Which is more than you or I could probably do in our lifetime. I really hope your beautiful country recovers from all this war, Iraq and Afghanistan are some of the most beautiful places on the planet. I wish you the best brother
That man is a true hero
🤣😅😆😁😄😁😆😅🤣😅🤣
@@elmerfudd5193 dededelete that now
What did he do?
@@cheekboy7247 More than you ever will
@@cheekboy7247 He saved dozens of civilians and killed a few terrorists in a single raid
What a hero!!! This is why we stand for the flag and say the pledge of allegiance. For heroes like this who are willing to give their all. God bless you!!
Nothing to do with why people kneel, but ok boomer
@Justice Boofer Wow, that's your best comeback? How embarrassing for you
biden is dividing the usa and he hates the usa
@Justice Boofer lol, my 8yo niece is better at this than you are. SAD!
@Monica B Projection by a Trumpkin dimwit.. haven't seen that in several... seconds
Thankyou for your service🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
Yeah but this is only propaganda from Tramp. Not legit this is damage control. Why until now does he get the recognition. Think about it.
@@jiujitsujedi Blow it out your ass you commie.
@@bob-qi4nr sound like you're getting mad.
@@Mont-nr7pj Yes, You people have no respect for our country. F you haters.
Hats off to this soldier, I appreciate your service. Soldier’s lives matter!
Cringe
Lemo nope, nice try. Not as cringy as Military fanboys creaming their pants over this video
No knows Noles Yes and? You want to line up to suck them off, go ahead lol im not stopping you
@@PandaFishBat If you have no respect to those who protect you then you dont deserve it. You wouldn't last a minute without protection considering your attitude.
No Animosity Protect me from what non existent threat LOL? High oil prices? Only suckers join the army to waste their 20s in a desert, then get blown up by a goatherder, or they off themselves after they come home. Commander in chief said so himself
Respect.. Greetings from Denmark, Northern Europe, the old Viking country.
Per Jørgensen Danmark wasnt really vikings, norway, iceland and sweden were
BigChungus Denmark was actaully the most active vikings
Caleb Christiansen yup. Basically old skandinavian naming scheme. The „sen“ at the end translates to son. Christiansen therefore means son of Christian, must be the name of one of your ancestors. Same for Mr. Jørgensen
thx didnt know Denmark is in northern europe
BigChungus im swedish, danes were most definetely vikings. there is even an event where vikings from sweden and denmark worked together to kill a norwegian viking king
Damn he's a young SGM. It's not the congressional medal of honor. It's the medal of honor.
DUDE IT IS THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR!
@@junepark1256 no it's not. I was in the army. The official name is Medal of Honor. Congressional medal of honor is what a lot of people call it, but that's not the official name. Look it up.
@@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime Bro, whichever way you say it people will know what you're talking about, so....
He was born 1984.
@@devonmartinski6596 yeah that's real young to me for a SGM. When I was in the army, all of the sergeants major were old crusty dudes. But this guy is special forces and they get promoted fast, if they don't get hurt or killed first.
Looks less than 40 and already the highest rank for an NCO
He’s been in for about 16-18 and hes in sfod-d once you get in cag u make rank every cycle cause ur by far above your peers also he’s in been in sof for his entire career
Trump said one rank but the spokeswoman said SFC. He definitely looks more of the age of SFC if you ask me. But then again his rank insignia says otherwise! Lol
Anthony Gonzalez they addressed his rank as an E7 at the time of his actions when he earned the medal in 2015. Fast forward 2020, he is now a SGM and a recipient.
He was born in 1984.
@@RyanRyan-tk6wx Yep I've seen his pipeline schools and he and another soldier won the best Ranger competition before he went CAG. Plus he grew up in my state about 80 miles north of me so of course I support him and also the Marine that was awarded the MOH, he's about 70 miles from me. South Carolina turns out some awesome military personnel.
As an Iraqi I want to say thank you so much patrick for seriously work so many people here talk about your heroism you are really here god bless you
The most unbiased video I’ve seen from abc in a while
Well I know it's not saying much but they're not nearly as bad as the others
@Justice Boofer bruh
Totally. I may actually leave a **Like** for the first time ever on an ABC video. 😆
Hoooah!!! Well deserved Sergeant Major!!
FightingIrish109 That must suck to get medaled by a draft dodger 🤦🏾♂️
Black Lives Matter ✊🏿🇺🇸
@@mainnevent515 STFU
Meh.. the Germans supported their troops too
@@mainnevent515
Give 'em hell, Delta!
wow such a rare thing to see an alive man receive the medal.. salute to u
Land of the free BECAUSE of the brave! 🇺🇸
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he didn’t fight for our freedom bro
Jimmy Stevens how tho
Jimmy Stevens no war since ww2 has been fought for our freedom
@Ur Boi Ali
if you can't do the time, don't do the crime
The new/retro unis look awesome.
I reacted to it. Looks like WW1 👍
@@elisabeth73 World War Two. That is the uniform. World War One American uniform have more of a high collar.
Thank you for your service. Much respect.
It’s nuts how it takes so long for them to be awarded.
It’s probably because they can’t disclose identies while they’re active yknow what I mean?
Yeah they have to prove he deserves it. Takes awhile.
Liquidfox General needless bureaucracy by armchair operator pogs working desk jobs
Anyone who has served knows one thing... when its a decision that comes from Washington you'll either die from it or die an old man waiting for it.
Thank you for your service, young man!
Congratulations Sgt. Maj. Payne and thank you for your service.
Delta force is literally the most prestigious force on the planet.
@Trevor Fluck any ranger would smoke any member of a marine rifle company. Stop fucking lying. Go eat a crayon.
@Trevor Fluck No, he was more then a man to enlist in Delta Force then join the Marine Corps. You obviously don't know the huge difference between Delta Force and the Marine Corps.
@Trevor Fluck wanna know why? Because you can't just be like "oh yeah, I wanna join Delta Force". You need to be in some form of military and if you do REALLY good then you get some recruitment form for Delta Force or SEALS. You don't just get an enlistment form because it's for the best of the best. Isn't that obvious? So get off your high horse, Delta Force is always gonna be better then Marine Corps.
@Trevor Fluck What...? I'm confused now. Captain America is fictional. Are you accepting the fact that Delta Force is better or are you comparing them to Captain America? I really don't know.
@Trevor Fluck First you talked about Captain America, now your talking about MIB? I'm thoroughly confused.
I was in 6 years and this might be the first time I actually saw a Sergeant major that wasn't a command sergeant major. He's still kicking ass!👍🇺🇸
@Mason Hamilton never saw one.
He received award in 2020 for what he did in 2015, this guy was de-classified before giving honour.
Respect from India 🇮🇳.
Well-deserved! Army Sgt.Major Thomas Payne, you are to be congratulated! Thank you for putting your life in danger as you spared the lives of the hostages.! So many of us are so grateful, particularly the friends and family members of the men whose lives you spared! THANK YOU!
Respect to this guy he's fighting the good fight, rescuing civilians. Definitely deserves it
That "new" old-school uniform is fire!
Robert H yeah Greens look fire.
Seeing guys like this confirms my hope for our country. We have too many good people not to overcome the train wreck that is the year 2020.
Thank you Sgt Major Payne for risking your life to free those hostages---same goes to the soldiers---the bravery of those men in your unit who risked their lives as well---integrity, honor and sacrafice !!!
Awesome ceremony. Great work Sgt. Maj. Payne! We could use a lot more folks like you right now.
New uniforms look so retro-badass. Love the switch from the old bus driver uniform.
Look at WWII uniforms.
It amazing to be recognized for your selfless actions, congratulations Sgt. Major!
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Godbless the hard work and dedication this man has done, the troops he was working with & for serving this country thankyou for your service.
Congratulations Sir and thank you for your service. God bless and God bless America
President taking the time to make sure his medal position is perfect with the rest of his uniform. Nice of him
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I noticed that! Haha it would have bothered me!! 👏 😁
It's call respect for the people who wore the uniform. Something Obama wouldn't know with his endless wards
Absolutely outstanding. We're fortunate to continue to produce men like this.
This is why we stand for the National Anthem.
Why we honor our flag.
It’s for men and women like this. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Patriots = Freedom.
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Mike Mouers amen to that. Army vet
ABSOLUTELY!
But then there is those dumb teenagers who think they are badass because they don’t stand up for the national anthem in my school
Nunya Bidness You are misinformed. You are just repeating Fake News talking points.
Further more. Heed your name!!
Congratulations and Thank You for your service.
Rico Hernandez Jr. That must suck to get medaled by a draft dodger 🤦🏾♂️
Black Lives Matter ✊🏿🇺🇸
Phantom Phreak To me it’s about the soldier and nothing else.
@@mainnevent515 Quit trolling, get a life
@@mainnevent515 Bored now.
Step off or step up.
Where did you serve?
@Tarekthedrum show some respect
Well done Sergeant Major Payne! You guys are hero's!
Good work Sergeant Major! Setting the example and modeling the way for your men!
Congrats sir. We wish you the best and thank you for serving our county. God bless ya man.
>Rescuing 75 hostages
>Killing 20 hostiles
DAMN SON. Well done!
Love those new green army uniforms. Blue never really was an army color
Uh, they're brown after the WWII era unis.
you are wrong because the army was blue. the new uniforms looks like ww2 cosplay.
THE GREAT DOGZILLA it’s a returning to an older style of uniform and one I personally like better
@John Brown “Blue was never really an army color.” Perhaps you should read this: Regulations published in 1779 established the Army uniform as blue with colored facings based on region: white for New England; red for the Mid-Atlantic; and blue for the South. Musicians wore uniform coats in reverse colors. In 1782, blue coats faced with red became standard for everyone except generals and staff officers. (Source www.military.com/army/uniforms.html ) For a history of U.S. Army uniforms see history.army.mil/html/museums/uniforms/survey_uwa.pdf
Jesus christ ive actually never been intimidated by anyone ever, but just on my tiny phone screen and seeing the confidence he projects is actually kinda scary... respect.
I truly love his story - watched this more than once - If there is one documentary or move - I would be the first in line to see.
GOD BLESS THAT MAN AND HIS FAMILY !!! HIS WHOLE FAMILY SHOULD BE REWARDED FOR HIS COURAGEOUS ACTS !!!
Congratulations Sgt Major Payne!!! Thank you for your service to our country and helping to protect our freedom.! Leah
Imagine how long he’s been a combatant to become a delta force operator. Just inspirational!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. GOD BLESS YOU.
Well deserved! Thank you sir for your service! God Bless you!
Thank you for your service Sir!!!!
Well done. A true warrior and hero. Respect. Thank you for your service.
Humbled..thank you soldier.God bless him and God bless America.
That Last Name “Payne” sounds badass. Respects from Singapore 🇺🇸🇸🇬
Congratulations Sgt. Major Payne, well done sir.
Thank You ABC for covering this heroic moment
Respect and thanks for your service your family probably so proud
First thank u to our vets 🙏
Third. This video had no views but two comments.
Tywin Lannister he misclicked. Mistakes happen.
Tywin Lannister my bad. Sorry. Idk why I said third. I hope you have a great rest of the day.
And many people watch UA-cam on computers
That must suck to get medaled by a draft dodger 🤦🏾♂️
Black Lives Matter ✊🏿🇺🇸
@Tywin Lannister Still pissed about dying on the toilet? Get off these peoples' asses.
CNN be like : Donald Trump enjoys choking Sgt Major Payne
Thank you Thomas for serving our country ! ! keeping us safe and free ! ! God bless you and yours.....
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He seems happy, but I can see the pain a lot of our boys have in their eyes. That Medal was earned within feet of the enemy.
"I'm giving a medal to a person i have zero respect for...." bone spur donnie!
Bingo!
Your a fool. You served nothing in your life. Keep living in your bubble of mediocrity. Maybe one day you’ll think for yourself.
N Allen you misunderstood me. My comment was for the commie who wrote the main comment. Been serving my entire adult life and will be voting Trump 2020. 🇺🇸
Good job soldier
Thank god the good guys have men like him to inspire the next generation of soldiers
God Bless you Sgt Maj Thomas Payne and thank you for your service and all the other military men and women.
glad to see sandman got some recognition
sucks took all these yrs for him to receive this but awesome he did ! great job 100%
Nice muscles.
Political stunt!!! What took so long? 😳
@@karenwhite4141 he receiving this from actions in 2015... did u actually listen to the video? ? guessing not
@@ensignmjs7058 lol ... thanks, hard work and alil test. 😉...
@@karenwhite4141 Don't be more stupid than you have to be.
I tried out for delta and discovered that I was not anywhere as tough as I thought I was. ultimate respect for this NCO and all my brothers and sisters in arms.
@Trevor Fluck
guess you didn't know that Detachment D was an army organization. I was a gunbunny, field artillery/KING OF BATTLE. But wanted more. Finished 3rd of 67 in SEER instructor course under Col Rowe who was a POW for over 5 years in Vietnam and who laid down his life for our country when we were in the Philippines. I just wanted to honor our nation's heroes past and present. Every man or woman who volunteers to serve this country in a military, police or first responder roll is a hero in my opinion. The rest are Oxygen Thieves.
Good job !!! Continue leading the way for those that went before you.
That is a moving thing for my feelings for our brave
The first living Spartan to receive one. God makes so few of these men.
Justice Boofer are u serious?
Fortunately there are more hiding in the shadows of this great nation. maybe even one being borne as I write this. I'm an optimist though.
Real men would turn down superfluous epaulets.
No gods.
@@dukeallen432 God did not create us in His image, it was man who created gods in image of man.
Thank you, sir. And congratulations!
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TP was one of those quiet professionals who crushed everything in rasp. We did a joint readiness exercise with the ninjas and this is when he was marked out as a performer who got tasks done, made the effort to keep his young rangers tight and squared away with his leadership and mentoring and made sure any success or rewards was put down to Thom AND his men. Then he went down to north Carolina, crushed selection and made it. Next time I see him he's on NBC and I'm on a bar stool. And love and respect to Joshua wheeler RIP. Before my time but an absolute legend to a generation of rangers. Anyway sergeant major, congratulations you bad motherfucker. RLTW
Hoooah... I thank God that this great country still produces men that will risk their lives for others, and that they will become part of an elite unit for which they will generally never received fanfare or a parade.
As COL Chargin' Charlie Beckwith (founder of Delta) famously stated when he created SFOD in Vietnam, will guarantee you a medal, a body bag, or both. We can sleep knowing these men are there. My respect and admiration, Sgt Maj Payne.
Give 'em hell, Delta!
@Willie Resurreccion This ain't about you, Francis.
Yup Donald trump is doing that every day .
Can we just please--ONE FREAKING TIME--*not* politicize something? Show some respect to SGM Payne!
Was this for the prison raid where Sgt. Wheeler was lost?
Yes
Yes, it was.
Who is this sergeant Thomas Payne
keep it real a BAMF.
@@Dex8357 I need more!!!
My man is not smiling well how can you smile when you watch thousand of ur brothers and sisters die God bless you and all of the men and women in the military
He did not get captured or die. Congratulations to him.
The way he pats the soldier's shoulders is like "Ho-kaaaay".. I wouldn't let him touch me.
I doubt if you’d ever do anything to warrant a pat on the back
You'd never have done anything to have something like that happen so no worries. You most likely still live with your mom.
Lol you would rather have biden sniff your neck XD
and you are a POS...Don't be-little this mans service to our country...moron
@Matt Thompson Is my distaste for Trump what makes you want to lump me in with all that extra stuff? Where'd that even come from anyway? I bet that soldier is braver than Trump can ever hope to be, and the soldier deserved to be given the medal by someone who wasn't a draft dodger. Use quotes, it's less confusing that way.
Thank You SGM Payne!
Jeez that must have been horrific gun battle. Its takes heart to survive such craziness.
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Badass through and through... Let's continue to make more of 'em, our enemies are still planning evil deeds.
Wrong President to be giving this Medal to A Great Soldier!!! THANK YOU SIR FOR TRULY PROTECTING THIS COUNTRY GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Why? Clinton didn't serve nor Biden or Bernie Sanders. You ignorant fucker.
Never misses a photo ops with a hero,, especially a live one. Payne I salute you for your valor and service to your country
@aj lacosteand lets forget all about all the rebublicans refusing requests for better embassy security? they're so used to sacraficing American lives it doesn't even register with them
This is how they always present the MOH, idiot... have some respect.
trump respects the military, unlike the democrats who want to cut military spending
@@yugiyami8642 unlike the rethuglicans who want to keep military spending high to support the bloated arms industry elites, without worrying about soldiers deaths or maiming
@@crispinfornoff206 got nothing but respect and pride for Thomas Payne one of the best of the best.
What an honor thank you for your duty.
He saved 75 hostages what a great man
1:32 He's like, I got ya fam
Medalof Honor. Do you have you house already Sargent?, or are you paying a mortgage, let them honor you with something like that. These guys deserve more than medal.
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MoH recipients *do* receive more than just the medal. Duh.
Thank you sir for your service!we have the best military on earth!! The best and humblest guys around! I met one of their great warriors last Christmas an awesome your Sergeant from FortBragg! The most inspiring event to ever happen in my lifetime! We love honor and respect our awesome soldiers in Marion Nc 🇱🇷! We pray for them daily for God's protection and guidance!!!!
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Thank you brave young man. God bless you and yours.
God sucks for having to put him in danger. Oh there are no gods.
Congratulations to Sargeant Major Payne on being given the Medal Of Honor.
To people saying they don’t think he deserved it because theres not some long heroic story in the description let me remind you that he is Delta Force. Specifics of that mission and his actions that day are probably highly classified. The fact that his name is also out in the public now means he’s probably no longer apart of that unit as well. Props to him. Seems like a friendly guy but is the last one you would want to cross the wrong path with lol
thank you very much for your service
A true hero. Thank you for your service.