I'm a Corpsman in 1/5 and don't watch too many military movies because so many are cliche. Not this time. I was absolutely blown away by The Outpost. I enjoyed this interview, thank you for posting.
We had to be the best at everything. My goal was for all of my Soldiers in Red Platoon to have a winner, no fear mentality. That’s why I would move Soldiers that didn’t want to win out of the platoon. We were hated because we were the best and we did what it took to survive and win. Proud of my boys. -The Red 4
Way off topic but since it was brought up, soldiers definitely should be bringing back those weird insects etc for study. Very valid point scientists aren't out there collecting samples
I can't stop crying. My God 🙏🙏🙏. Thank you boys from the red platoon. May you find peace as your brothers RIP. I watched the movie. Heartbreaking. I do not recommend for war vets. Maybe read it. It was too real.
I was in country when this happened.(in a TU/Security Forces for a PRT in RC-N) Since there was a DUSTWUN initiated for that blue falcon Bergdahl tying up vast resources. ISAF Command were asking any other NATO forces if they could assist. We were told a NATO base were in danger of being overrun and they were looking for extra manpower to augment the QRF I would imagine. We,got all psyched up , until our government in their infinite wisdom intervened on a cabinet level(citing fear of casualties) and our potential mission was scrubbed. Never felt as impotent and useless POS as I did then. Did not get better when I came home and learned the full extent. Eats at me to this day. I am so sorry :(
America has to develop better ways to fight these insurgencies. Coz for the first 3 years of the war we kicked Taliban ass. After that it was all downhill.
Wow first deployment and there to install internet and that happens holy smokes. Glad he made it out and that’s great he was able to provide support to the medical team, good for him
The Scuttlebutt Show they really did and it’s incredible that those guys are brave enough to do the things that they do I know that’s what the Medal of Honor is about but it truly is amazing and you deserve way more views because it seems like you put a lot of time and effort into these videos
The story of Red Platoon, and the MOH's, especially, Romesha, is one of the most astonishing stories of bravery that can be read today. As with most stories like this, their bravery was called upon, and needed for all the wrong reasons (which the book goes into, in depth). It's great to see that story to live on. That said this interviewer is a monotone, stuttering, man who can't seem to collect his thoughts quickly enough to communicate them clearly. You can't help but wonder what made him think he was qualified to conduct an interview in the first place. He reminded me of Matt Sarecen's character on Friday Night Lights. You feel embarrassed for him, for clearly being out of his comfort zone, which makes this difficult to listen to. I gave a thumbs up for the effort, and subject matter....but, there's obviously a LOT of room to improve.
Read the book chosen company by Greg zorya spelling might be off the last name We had three battles like this in the waygal valley kunar province at the ranch house outpost Bella and battle of wanat in 2007-2008. We were chosen company 173rd airborne
@@justinplaysguitar Very cool, and thank you. I'm fairly familiar with those battles....especially, Wanat, given, as you said, they were roughly in the same area, and around the same period, I believe. But, I had no idea there was a book about it. I will definitely pick that up....thank you for the reference. 👍
@@phillamoore157 you are welcome. Honestly they should ah w learned there lesson with us We were just west of them in red plt but we were there in may 2007 to sept 2008. But we had three of these major events But yea the same story. We got there knew we were in trouble. Planes to close bases and got hit before they could except wanat that was when they were building a base by hand with 14 days left of a rough deployment. Also for just waygal history. The book the hardest place explains a lot and why we were there which is the CIA in Osama bin Laden and it was probably why they were where they were Our stuff has been pushed and hidden so much it’s a shame these dudes had to go through this. Tho the had like 53 dudes and Ana We had to fire the Ana and asg because they would give there weapons away to the Taliban or acm hell the asg killed or 2nd plt plt sgt. All for stuff that happens the years before we got there We just happened to take the lumps Waxed all that here a couple accidental that’s there, but we didn’t know about it during the change of commands they never told us. The sf a team that first went up there accidentally killed a bunch of kids and when we thought we had a bin Laden, they dropped some hell fires in there from somewhere hit the wrong house killed a couple families and you think they would’ve briefed us on the history but they didn’t.
@@phillamoore157 sorry I type so much it just makes my blood boil that even more people were out in the same situation. If you notice these tiny bases getting half way over run didn’t happen anywhere else but nuristan
And now I’m commenting for the thrift time but just looked at location. This was in nuristan as well Waygal was just east of this and south a bit sucks how they just left us out at these indefensible bases
And the more I listen I compleltely know exactly what you went through and the Medal of Honor guys always seems to out shine things and like when stuff like this happens literally everyone should get it because everyone his fighting for their buddies life. Literally everyone and stuff falls through the cracks. People don’t realize when you’re wounded a couple times but you have to self aid and keep fighting until you lose consciousness Which normally doesn’t happen. Ya ll are good dudes I was at walker reed when this happened and I sent you guys some of my boots and Caruth was sending you guys stuff. She like adopts platoons and send packages to people and organizes fundraiser and charity. And and.i worked on the mark 48s with the asymmetrical warfare group trying to get the load lighter it was called the soldiers load program. So I’m if they came out and brought you the Mark 48 because I know you guys didn’t deploy with them correct? Also I golfed with romashea for a foundation. He’s a good dude
Wait you guys had support guys in your base ? In 2007 i was in the waygal valley at outpost Bella and the ranch house but we had two squads of 11 B and a fire team of 11c for mortars. One squad would have a fire team guarding the base and the the other fire team would have to be up at the op and the other squad would be on patrol 23aug2007 the ranch house got over ran and the only thing that saved us was a10 gun runs through the middle of the base Then on nov9th 2007 13 of us were on patrol and 7 guys got killed the rest of us got shot I got shot 9 times ended my deployment Kyle white got the medal of honor for it the. Then July 13th 2008 we had the battle of wanant which was the worst attack of the war pitts got the Medal of Honor for that So I know exactly what you guys went through Glad the guy who survived survived and I’m sorry you guys lost who you lost. I was in 173rd chosen company We had all the books come out and thought there would be a movie but no movie cause the cia stuff involved even before we got there. But yea the fish bowls of death
so what happened to the officer who decided to put the post there? I hope they got convicted. incompetence kills and there needs to be a price for that
At ~55:59 they talk bout how many rounds used... So since im not familiar w/mk19 weapon, my google search show several rates of fire for da weapon. This math is totally MY guesstimate using higher belt feed (48round belt × 60 min=2,880 rounds per hour × 15 hrs(ur guesstimate of firefight)=43,200 total rounds...kinda seems low for an all day event. During both deployments combined da only weapons i "used"(not physically but issued), were da m16(ur everyday bff), m60(gateguard), 50 cal(roving guard-my least fav only cuz its weight(maybe if i got 2 use it, i'd have felt diferent)). The 1st gulf war(originally called persian gulf war)(mid 1991) being female working in motorpool, we werent manning heavy weapons. Second time was late '95-early '96, i was short but da ADA unit on base needed my mos so i had no choice. It was during this deployment i decided 2 get out for sure; bucking da system & not fudging a report da CW2 wanted, my remaining time was then changed 2 full guard 24 on/24 off. We had a couple minor incidents during each stint but never allowed 2 L-n-L. Im sorry red plt had da # of casualties (kia & wia) it did, its hard 2 find comforting words 2 ease guilt of returning(i can only offer prayer). Its too numerous units 2 mention those where only few are left 2 shoulder da pain of return. So, even tho its fuked up 2 say, at least yall have some 2 lean on for support. For those who're still struggling, i pray God may bathe u in strength, comfort, & peace 2 heal ur mind & soul. Unfortunately, something a lot of ppl dont tell u beforehand, is those who do come back fully physically may not be fully functioning mentally. With da bad stigma attached 2 ur name & fear of getting booted...VERY many soldiers dont get da help they should or need & deserve. Plz continue outreach 2 any affected military members/veterans seeking help.
@@bobrobert1123 yes, mine was jus an approximate guess, i did indicate that cuz i didnt want confusion on anybody thoughts. Over 13yrs passed by between when i got out & cop keating was attacked, time enough for lots of possible changes in weapons. Add 2 da fact women were still not in combat mos, AND my units(94th eng btn combat heavy(1st deployment in '91 at camp collins in Zakho, iraq-helping rebuild for da kurds) & 3/43 ADA (2nd deploy in '95-96 at kobar towers in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, cant for da life of me rembr name of our site)) were not big on women, especially some of da old timers. OR do u mean the guys when he asked them? Being alone on da vehicle, it would PLAY tricks on da mind(5 minute can seem like 30 minutes), and i presume-due 2 hightened fear, adrenaline, uncertainty, etc, it makes it even more difficult 2 give a # count. Plus at beginning of battle w/a barrage of artillery comin at ya, u're not really conscious of "oh lemme rembr my round count". Ur thoughts be scattered on mowing down da enemy, life/death, expend rounds, reload, attack, ur fam, ur brothers(but they said multiple times they thought the others were already dead), expend, reload, attack, expend, reload, attack, fuk is anyone ok, expend, reload, attack,& REPEAT!
I'm a Corpsman in 1/5 and don't watch too many military movies because so many are cliche. Not this time. I was absolutely blown away by The Outpost. I enjoyed this interview, thank you for posting.
Thanks for watching. These guys deserve to have the story heard
If you're interested in more check out my other channel, Midnight chow. I am doing long form veteran interviews. (I'm the guy on the left)
Retired OEF guy was a 12B there doc trust me, I can relate
We had to be the best at everything. My goal was for all of my Soldiers in Red Platoon to have a winner, no fear mentality. That’s why I would move Soldiers that didn’t want to win out of the platoon. We were hated because we were the best and we did what it took to survive and win. Proud of my boys.
-The Red 4
Hell yeah G
Damn right!
@@bobrobert1123where the need for speed mods bro
How am i just now seeing this episode for the first time!! so cool.
Oh ya these are some of the most important episodes on my channel as far as I’m concerned
These guys are amazing, along with every single one of our current and former soldiers. Thank you for your service and for helping tell these stories
Way off topic but since it was brought up, soldiers definitely should be bringing back those weird insects etc for study. Very valid point scientists aren't out there collecting samples
Great stuff! Well conducted interview and very likeable and brave guys.
I can't stop crying. My God
🙏🙏🙏. Thank you boys from the red platoon. May you find peace as your brothers RIP. I watched the movie. Heartbreaking. I do not recommend for war vets. Maybe read it. It was too real.
Thanks for your comment! I say read red platoon then watch the movie. It’s worth it
@@TheScuttlebuttShow I will read it. Having PTSD myself that movie was extremely difficult to watch
The Book “Outpost” was way more powerful than the movie and that is saying something 😮
I hope this channel grows I’m subscribed !!
Thank you very much
Proud of my son in law
I was in country when this happened.(in a TU/Security Forces for a PRT in RC-N)
Since there was a DUSTWUN initiated for that blue falcon Bergdahl tying up vast resources.
ISAF Command were asking any other NATO forces if they could assist.
We were told a NATO base were in danger of being overrun and they were looking for extra manpower to augment the QRF I would imagine.
We,got all psyched up , until our government in their infinite wisdom intervened on a cabinet level(citing fear of casualties) and our potential mission was scrubbed.
Never felt as impotent and useless POS as I did then.
Did not get better when I came home and learned the full extent.
Eats at me to this day.
I am so sorry :(
HEROES AND FRIENDS
Thanks for listening!
As an OIF veteran, I honor these men. Too bad that all our sacrifices in two theaters were for practically no lasting reasons.
America has to develop better ways to fight these insurgencies. Coz for the first 3 years of the war we kicked Taliban ass.
After that it was all downhill.
I hear that, brother:)
So many commercials! Trying to stick it out but dang! I hope you paid those dudes!!
I had a buddy that was there who was Air Force that I deployed with. His name is SSgt McMurtry.
What was his job out there?
@@TheScuttlebuttShow He was an Air Force Comm Guy working on a satelite dish. But when the attack happen he was working in the Medical area.
@@TheScuttlebuttShow Here is an official Air Force link about him. www.airforcemag.com/article/1010keating/
Wow first deployment and there to install internet and that happens holy smokes. Glad he made it out and that’s great he was able to provide support to the medical team, good for him
Yeah we called him the lone airman. I think he got an article in the airforce times or something. Pretty chill dude.
They also had an episode on the Netflix show Medal of Honor never mind you said it right after I typed it my bad
Haha yep also they did a great job on that show telling many incredible stories
The Scuttlebutt Show they really did and it’s incredible that those guys are brave enough to do the things that they do I know that’s what the Medal of Honor is about but it truly is amazing and you deserve way more views because it seems like you put a lot of time and effort into these videos
Check out the new video I just posted about Alwyn Cashe and thank you very much
The Scuttlebutt Show I just did
The story of Red Platoon, and the MOH's, especially, Romesha, is one of the most astonishing stories of bravery that can be read today. As with most stories like this, their bravery was called upon, and needed for all the wrong reasons (which the book goes into, in depth). It's great to see that story to live on. That said this interviewer is a monotone, stuttering, man who can't seem to collect his thoughts quickly enough to communicate them clearly. You can't help but wonder what made him think he was qualified to conduct an interview in the first place. He reminded me of Matt Sarecen's character on Friday Night Lights. You feel embarrassed for him, for clearly being out of his comfort zone, which makes this difficult to listen to. I gave a thumbs up for the effort, and subject matter....but, there's obviously a LOT of room to improve.
Thanks for the feedback
Read the book chosen company by Greg zorya spelling might be off the last name We had three battles like this in the waygal valley kunar province at the ranch house outpost Bella and battle of wanat in 2007-2008. We were chosen company 173rd airborne
@@justinplaysguitar Very cool, and thank you. I'm fairly familiar with those battles....especially, Wanat, given, as you said, they were roughly in the same area, and around the same period, I believe. But, I had no idea there was a book about it. I will definitely pick that up....thank you for the reference. 👍
@@phillamoore157 you are welcome. Honestly they should ah w learned there lesson with us We were just west of them in red plt but we were there in may 2007 to sept 2008. But we had three of these major events But yea the same story. We got there knew we were in trouble. Planes to close bases and got hit before they could except wanat that was when they were building a base by hand with 14 days left of a rough deployment. Also for just waygal history. The book the hardest place explains a lot and why we were there which is the CIA in Osama bin Laden and it was probably why they were where they were Our stuff has been pushed and hidden so much it’s a shame these dudes had to go through this. Tho the had like 53 dudes and Ana We had to fire the Ana and asg because they would give there weapons away to the Taliban or acm hell the asg killed or 2nd plt plt sgt. All for stuff that happens the years before we got there We just happened to take the lumps Waxed all that here a couple accidental that’s there, but we didn’t know about it during the change of commands they never told us. The sf a team that first went up there accidentally killed a bunch of kids and when we thought we had a bin Laden, they dropped some hell fires in there from somewhere hit the wrong house killed a couple families and you think they would’ve briefed us on the history but they didn’t.
@@phillamoore157 sorry I type so much it just makes my blood boil that even more people were out in the same situation. If you notice these tiny bases getting half way over run didn’t happen anywhere else but nuristan
And now I’m commenting for the thrift time but just looked at location. This was in nuristan as well Waygal was just east of this and south a bit sucks how they just left us out at these indefensible bases
And the more I listen I compleltely know exactly what you went through and the Medal of Honor guys always seems to out shine things and like when stuff like this happens literally everyone should get it because everyone his fighting for their buddies life. Literally everyone and stuff falls through the cracks. People don’t realize when you’re wounded a couple times but you have to self aid and keep fighting until you lose consciousness Which normally doesn’t happen. Ya ll are good dudes I was at walker reed when this happened and I sent you guys some of my boots and Caruth was sending you guys stuff. She like adopts platoons and send packages to people and organizes fundraiser and charity. And and.i worked on the mark 48s with the asymmetrical warfare group trying to get the load lighter it was called the soldiers load program. So I’m if they came out and brought you the Mark 48 because I know you guys didn’t deploy with them correct? Also I golfed with romashea for a foundation. He’s a good dude
Wait you guys had support guys in your base ? In 2007 i was in the waygal valley at outpost Bella and the ranch house but we had two squads of 11 B and a fire team of 11c for mortars. One squad would have a fire team guarding the base and the the other fire team would have to be up at the op and the other squad would be on patrol 23aug2007 the ranch house got over ran and the only thing that saved us was a10 gun runs through the middle of the base Then on nov9th 2007 13 of us were on patrol and 7 guys got killed the rest of us got shot I got shot 9 times ended my deployment Kyle white got the medal of honor for it the. Then July 13th 2008 we had the battle of wanant which was the worst attack of the war pitts got the Medal of Honor for that So I know exactly what you guys went through Glad the guy who survived survived and I’m sorry you guys lost who you lost. I was in 173rd chosen company We had all the books come out and thought there would be a movie but no movie cause the cia stuff involved even before we got there. But yea the fish bowls of death
so what happened to the officer who decided to put the post there? I hope they got convicted. incompetence kills and there needs to be a price for that
Great guests, interviewer needs some practrice
Thanks for the feedback Rex
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At ~55:59 they talk bout how many rounds used...
So since im not familiar w/mk19 weapon, my google search show several rates of fire for da weapon. This math is totally MY guesstimate using higher belt feed (48round belt × 60 min=2,880 rounds per hour × 15 hrs(ur guesstimate of firefight)=43,200 total rounds...kinda seems low for an all day event.
During both deployments combined da only weapons i "used"(not physically but issued), were da m16(ur everyday bff), m60(gateguard), 50 cal(roving guard-my least fav only cuz its weight(maybe if i got 2 use it, i'd have felt diferent)). The 1st gulf war(originally called persian gulf war)(mid 1991) being female working in motorpool, we werent manning heavy weapons. Second time was late '95-early '96, i was short but da ADA unit on base needed my mos so i had no choice. It was during this deployment i decided 2 get out for sure; bucking da system & not fudging a report da CW2 wanted, my remaining time was then changed 2 full guard 24 on/24 off. We had a couple minor incidents during each stint but never allowed 2 L-n-L.
Im sorry red plt had da # of casualties (kia & wia) it did, its hard 2 find comforting words 2 ease guilt of returning(i can only offer prayer). Its too numerous units 2 mention those where only few are left 2 shoulder da pain of return. So, even tho its fuked up 2 say, at least yall have some 2 lean on for support. For those who're still struggling, i pray God may bathe u in strength, comfort, & peace 2 heal ur mind & soul.
Unfortunately, something a lot of ppl dont tell u beforehand, is those who do come back fully physically may not be fully functioning mentally. With da bad stigma attached 2 ur name & fear of getting booted...VERY many soldiers dont get da help they should or need & deserve. Plz continue outreach 2 any affected military members/veterans seeking help.
Round counts are complete guesses
@@bobrobert1123 yes, mine was jus an approximate guess, i did indicate that cuz i didnt want confusion on anybody thoughts. Over 13yrs passed by between when i got out & cop keating was attacked, time enough for lots of possible changes in weapons. Add 2 da fact women were still not in combat mos, AND my units(94th eng btn combat heavy(1st deployment in '91 at camp collins in Zakho, iraq-helping rebuild for da kurds) & 3/43 ADA (2nd deploy in '95-96 at kobar towers in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, cant for da life of me rembr name of our site)) were not big on women, especially some of da old timers.
OR do u mean the guys when he asked them? Being alone on da vehicle, it would PLAY tricks on da mind(5 minute can seem like 30 minutes), and i presume-due 2 hightened fear, adrenaline, uncertainty, etc, it makes it even more difficult 2 give a # count. Plus at beginning of battle w/a barrage of artillery comin at ya, u're not really conscious of "oh lemme rembr my round count".
Ur thoughts be scattered on mowing down da enemy, life/death, expend rounds, reload, attack, ur fam, ur brothers(but they said multiple times they thought the others were already dead), expend, reload, attack, expend, reload, attack, fuk is anyone ok, expend, reload, attack,& REPEAT!
@@toshmarie3499 you fire the mk19 in short bursts. It wouldn't survive 15 hrs of cyclic fire
@@bobrobert1123 oh, ok gotcha
@@bobrobert1123 Man, the MK19 is a beast of a weapon if you know where your enemy are. Automatic grenade fire is something else.