The True Story Behind "Black Hawk Down"

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  • @TheMichaelStott
    @TheMichaelStott Рік тому +1732

    Aussie Vet here. I can understand you would have quite a lot of Vets in the comments section who joined during 9/11 but for me, watching the aftermath of the Battle of Mogadishu on the news was my "Wake up and choose" moment. I was 17 at the time and my cousins had deployed to Somalia with Australia's contingent of Peace Keepers. My enlistment date was 4th of October 1994. Although my deployments were to places like Bougainville, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan my decision to serve in the ADF was born through what these men went through.

    • @TheCaptainbeefylog
      @TheCaptainbeefylog Рік тому +21

      Straya!

    • @richardjohnstone1374
      @richardjohnstone1374 Рік тому +19

      Likewise mate. Joined much later, in '09

    • @joshuaashkar6644
      @joshuaashkar6644 Рік тому +21

      I feel your sentiment my man I joined 05 watched the towers go down in 8th grade I don’t think I fully grasped it all, but in the back of my mind I think it was there what it meant, but watching Blackhawk down really made me go yeah that’s what I want to do, we’ll that and band of brothers but it was that sense of brotherhood, of service over self that resonated

    • @dartymcphee6738
      @dartymcphee6738 Рік тому +28

      And how’s the Australian government treating the vets..if they haven’t forgotten you guys!
      Anzacs/vets etc, get 1 day of recognition for protecting the citizens and sacrificing theirs lives & the aboriginals get 1 whole month “Nadoc” for Fark knows & $60billion plus & all the entitlements all off the back of hard working tax paying citizens money each year!

    • @TimKyoutube
      @TimKyoutube Рік тому +4

      100%

  • @gregorystell6858
    @gregorystell6858 Рік тому +1042

    Glad to see that no one's forgotten and the stories are still being told

    • @bass_life2177
      @bass_life2177 Рік тому +13

      Tom satterly was just on the Shawn Ryan show sharing his experience of the battle of Mogadishu

    • @gregorystell6858
      @gregorystell6858 Рік тому +6

      I was listening to it on my drive today. The tears he fought back saying it was the last time he told his side you can understand why.

    • @DL-ij7tf
      @DL-ij7tf Рік тому +10

      Kind of cool story - a few years ago I was audiobook-ing the Black Hawk Down book so it was fresh in my mind. On a walk at a local park my wife saw a memorial marker and idly said aloud "Rierson". Sort of as a joke I said "Delta Force Specialist Matt Rierson?" And she goes "uh..yes.." Matt Rierson was one of the Delta operators who survived the Black Hawk Down day then was killed the next day in a mortar attack on the airfield. He was from Nevada, Iowa, where I live. Tiny town, weird coincidence. I think if you Google Matt Rierson there's an image of the exact grave marker in the Nevada Park north of my house.

    • @bass_life2177
      @bass_life2177 Рік тому +1

      @@DL-ij7tf that is really cool man. Prolly most important monument we have in my town other than Abe Lincoln’s is a monument of a revolutionary soldier. It’s a couple of blocks from my mother in laws.

    • @lerch400block
      @lerch400block Рік тому +1

      ​@bass_life2177 I was going to comment the same. You do your job ill do mine 😂. Great podcast

  • @HannibalACP82
    @HannibalACP82 Рік тому +555

    This was so well done. Couldn't hold back the tears once Halling met with the Doc.

    • @yusufraheem7586
      @yusufraheem7586 Рік тому +3

      Ditto man

    • @eduardonavarro5910
      @eduardonavarro5910 Рік тому +1

      Same

    • @Andys12169
      @Andys12169 Рік тому +4

      Yeah us guys have a hard time keeping it together at the best of times, this justified the tears.

    • @martypayne5650
      @martypayne5650 Рік тому +2

      I’m so thankful for these men.
      Also for the people that made this video for young kids like myself to see.
      I’ll proudly admit this made me cry. Thank you to all the veterans that have sacrificed their lives for my freedom and every Americans freedom.

    • @yusufraheem7586
      @yusufraheem7586 Рік тому

      @@Andys12169 Roger that

  • @justinford3337
    @justinford3337 Рік тому +724

    As a former Army Medic I'm quite surprised that the medical unit wasn't recognized with citations. That medical team helped pave the way for saving countless lives during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Much of what I and other medical specialties learned was a result of the lessons from this battle.

    • @Autobotmatt428
      @Autobotmatt428 Рік тому +20

      I agree

    • @tylercrane6368
      @tylercrane6368 Рік тому +35

      This entire op transformed everything. Basic infantry training, this was mentioned regularly.

    • @victorkhong7654
      @victorkhong7654 Рік тому +17

      Was an oversight. One where there is still time to rectify.

    • @tomwaits9027
      @tomwaits9027 Рік тому +16

      one of the coolest things i read in the book was about the CSAR teams having to cut the bodies out of the chopper in the middle of combat. just men doing their job in the middle of hell.

    • @sadeeb7664
      @sadeeb7664 11 місяців тому +1

      I agree, and thank you for you service 🙏

  • @LP3me
    @LP3me 3 місяці тому +39

    Bro, the part where he said “don’t worry about me, help my buddy.” That put tears in my eyes. The amount of pain and loss these guys went through just blows my mind. True heroes and warriors. Thank you for your service 🫡

  • @dusty7264
    @dusty7264 Рік тому +253

    Thank you for your service, my girlfriend is a ER doctor, she served with the 274th forward surgical team. I remember the picture on the cover of Time magazine when this happened. God bless everyone that served.

    • @codywebb1174
      @codywebb1174 2 місяці тому +5

      congrats. you got yourself a barracks bunny

    • @commiedoge747
      @commiedoge747 Місяць тому

      ​​@@codywebb1174someone never got picked🤣

  • @nicka3526
    @nicka3526 Рік тому +159

    I am unbelievably honored to have met Dr. John Uhorchak. He told the same story when he was honored in his hometowns Wall of Fame. I got chills when he popped up on screen. I heard him tell this story 10 years ago when I was 16, and I remember it like it was yesterday. To be able to hear it again and to be able to put a face to a least one person in his story is utterly amazing. Thank you both for your service.

  • @CiviTac
    @CiviTac Рік тому +51

    This is one of my favorite quotes from a hero Ive ever heard. “I’ll be outside.” Knows he’s gonna die but he will stay as long as he can. No quit. All resolve. Makes a grown man cry

    • @johntomo3860
      @johntomo3860 7 місяців тому

      Those are like he was crying his eyes out is crying like this like a little b****

  • @noway2837
    @noway2837 10 місяців тому +76

    I was a Canadian soldier there Feb 5 until July 8. I was a commander of one of the white 8 wheeled armoured vehicles that would cruise around Mogadishu. Thank you for your service.

    • @seanm7539
      @seanm7539 10 місяців тому +4

      Thank you to you as well brother

    • @grbge8604
      @grbge8604 7 місяців тому +3

      Hello Sir! Jesus loves you so very much, God so loved the world that He have His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. Thank you for defending those in need and for your bravery to face those events, war is not an easy thing to witness and especially experience,it can leave scars, physical and mental, but God can heal every wound. God bless you, I pray that you come to Christ He loves you very much. ♥️

    • @XxPeytonTurnerXx
      @XxPeytonTurnerXx 4 місяці тому +1

      @@grbge8604who asked?

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      @Daniela4JESUS 2 місяці тому

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    • @mongolikechewchew2475
      @mongolikechewchew2475 Місяць тому +2

      ​@@XxPeytonTurnerXxNobody needs to ask, that's not how this works and maybe you should listen to what he's saying, it just might help you be a little more mature & less rude. God Bless you🙏

  • @El-matador787
    @El-matador787 Рік тому +7

    USAF 20 Yr Retired, OIF and OEF vet. Thank you Black Rifle Coffee for telling our stories.

  • @nelsoncharlesif
    @nelsoncharlesif 9 місяців тому +155

    Thank you Malaysian 🇲🇾 your country deserved the recognition even though the media downplayed your involvement on the retaliation and rescue operation.

    • @mrspky
      @mrspky 8 місяців тому +10

      God bless Malaysia!

    • @awalcom5300
      @awalcom5300 6 місяців тому

      @@johntomo3860oops

    • @ccsccs6212
      @ccsccs6212 6 місяців тому

      ​@@johntomo3860idiot bloody hell

    • @andydudley1775
      @andydudley1775 4 місяці тому +2

      @@mrspky set up a operation to save idiots who spent less time on there operation and envoroment .to be in that situation.

  • @randywalker5964
    @randywalker5964 Рік тому +32

    Because of Brads running for those who can’t, he got me into running years ago. His impact reaches far and wide. Thank you Brad. Hope to see you on cleared hot and Shawn Ryan.

  • @andrewfaye652
    @andrewfaye652 Рік тому +38

    Please do more of these stories. Hunt down others and get them to tell their stories. No matter how dark it gets. Not just for documentary purposes but for us. I desperately needed to be reminded why I served. The moment he said “doc don’t worry about me” I was remind why I kept going back. Civilians world is colder than any war zone. It can grind our recollection and lead one to question beliefs. Well told, well edited and a reminder that our service was for a reason. Thank you and I really appreciate the moment you gave me.

  • @darthjaegr7514
    @darthjaegr7514 Рік тому +75

    Seeing such brave and strong men that put others above themselves break down with emotion and tears just pulls on my heart. These men and women put everything before themselves at times and have the burdens that most of us can never comprehend how they deal with it (some don't unfortunately). Thanks BRCC for sharing this story and showing the human side of what our service men and women have to go through day to day.

    • @yakovbrod9992
      @yakovbrod9992 Рік тому

      dont thank them. they don't support the 2nd amendment. they said private citizens should not own guns and have yet to apologize.

  • @richardjohnstone1374
    @richardjohnstone1374 Рік тому +43

    Brad HALLING is a fucking savage. Along with the rest of those brave men. Thanks for your service.

    • @michaeltarpley6222
      @michaeltarpley6222 2 місяці тому +1

      I think the absolute craziest part of this story and the fact we even have this story in the first place is if the crew chief on their helicopter had not been shot, he would have been inserted with Shughart and Gordon at the Super 64 crash site. Who knows what would have happened if that occurred but, I am glad Hallings is able to speak about his part in this incident. Truly eye opening.

  • @LeonSullivan-x4f
    @LeonSullivan-x4f 3 місяці тому +8

    I am a Vietnam Era medic; good training back then aided me in a 35-year career as a RN in rural ER's. Lessons learned in the field apply to EMS in so many ways. The unfortunate things are people are going to die, Emergency Caregivers will not be seen as heroes, you are doing your "job." We do what we can with what we have, our training is what saves us and our patients. Thank-you to all the health care provides, the health care team who have done and are doing the unsung job of trauma care in the field, in the armed services, in the Trauma Centers, and the MASH/MAST or what every the name is now. taking that training and experience to aid people in Armed Service or in hospital systems in the world. Great job and great dedication. Bless all.

  • @Gearparadummies
    @Gearparadummies Рік тому +61

    Brad Halling has been sharing stories about what went down for weeks. I'm very glad you featured him at BRCC. You guys are awesome!

    • @akiheavenly6
      @akiheavenly6 Рік тому +1

      I've never heard Brad speak about this before this video. Has be been on any podcasts? Could you point me in the right direction where I can find more of his story?

  • @-RONNIE
    @-RONNIE Рік тому +93

    I'm sure many people has seen the movie but if not thank you both for sharing this story with everyone that didn't. Others take what we do for granted but any man or woman that has ever worn the uniform will never because we know and we'll help each other out 👊🏻🇺🇸

    • @richardv9648
      @richardv9648 Рік тому +1

      But I dont think yanks killed as many as they claim in the movie. But then again..

    • @SOAxZIPPER
      @SOAxZIPPER Рік тому +5

      ​@@richardv9648it's not about how many we killed. It's about remembering those that were lost.

  • @frixxdarkhorse7633
    @frixxdarkhorse7633 Рік тому +61

    May God bless all of those heroes from Malaysian Battalion a.k.a MALBATT who sacrifice their life to save those Mountain Division, Delta Force and Rangers who involved in Battle of Mogadishu..they are unsung heroes in recovering those who injured and killed on that day..just using their APC and without support from Pakistani army's tank who fled away before entering Bakara Market..greatest gratitude for the Malaysian Army🤝👏🏻

    • @syamsurinasaid574
      @syamsurinasaid574 Рік тому +6

      Orang Malaysia ja sibuk sebut sumbangan Malbatt, tengok komen kafir2 Amerika, diaorang tak peduli pun, patut jangan dibantu puak2 ni

    • @awalcom5300
      @awalcom5300 6 місяців тому

      betul patut biar je reput sana

  • @bartomiejszewczyk2418
    @bartomiejszewczyk2418 Рік тому +9

    Honeltly this could be the best mini document on youtube

  • @andymacdougal
    @andymacdougal Рік тому +51

    I’ve wondered for years what Brad’s voice even sounded like. This was absolutely fantastic. It just doesn’t feel like 30 years have passed. God bless the participants in Operation Gothic Serpent. God be with the families and friends who mourn their losses to this day. God bless Brad Halling and the CAG brothers he served with. They were incredibly inspirational to us stateside slugs who were serving in the ARMY at this time.

  • @nwunnoticewhatyounotice6136
    @nwunnoticewhatyounotice6136 Рік тому +23

    Thank you for letting Brad share part of his story, so more of the world can see what an exemplary human being he is, and has been, since the days our family was blessed to know his.

  • @Stoney_AKA_James
    @Stoney_AKA_James Рік тому +10

    Thank you for posting this, it's a different perspective and appreciated!
    Operation Gothic Serpent / T.F. Ranger and the resulting tragedy hits home for me.
    I did not know Gordon, but served with Randy Shughart in 2/75, I was older than him but we became good friends - he was my Ranger buddy.
    After the pull-out and upon returning to the U.S., certain members who knew that we were friends briefed me on what happened.
    It did not surprise me that Randy would insist on trying to rescue the helicopter crew.
    But I still wept for not only Randy, but for Stephanie and the family.
    And every 03 October, I have a beer (or 2) in remembrance and to honor Randy and all our fallen warriors.

  • @kadendose1356
    @kadendose1356 Рік тому +145

    My dad served in the battle of Mogadishu, very brutal fight. Glad he made it out

    • @seanm7539
      @seanm7539 10 місяців тому +10

      My dad did to same here man if he didn’t make it back I wouldn’t be here I’m glad he made it

    • @Loleloll158
      @Loleloll158 10 місяців тому

      @@seanm7539 tell him hold this L haha I hope he learned his lesson

    • @Natedog505
      @Natedog505 9 місяців тому

      @@Loleloll158what L the boys on the ground were dropping Somalis like bags of shit it’s actually unbelievable somalis did as bad as they did given the circumstances and mission was deemed a success

    • @wolftamer5463
      @wolftamer5463 9 місяців тому +5

      @@Loleloll158Wtf is wrong with you?

    • @jahbless4063
      @jahbless4063 8 місяців тому

      yeah. He shouldnt be there.

  • @mauryballstein8863
    @mauryballstein8863 Рік тому +23

    Man the detail he goes into. Such a heavy day. Rest in peace to all those brave men that died that day. The man you have to be to be severely injured and tell the doctor to worry about your friend because he is hurt worse. Man what a guy. Most guys would say they would say something like that given that situation but there are very few people on earth like these guys. Great video.

  • @georgeswanik5927
    @georgeswanik5927 Рік тому +8

    I was in high school when this happened and it's still moving to me to hear these stories from the men and women who were there. VERY MOVING. Thank you all for your service to this great country. If I ever meet any of you, I'm buying. Bless you all!

    • @johnard611
      @johnard611 6 місяців тому

      I was a few years out of college when I saw the original stories on the nightly news but it wasn't until 1997 when the 26 part Black Hawk Down newspaper series came out that I began to grasp the full scope and impact of what had happened over there. I was working at a library and the sci-fi nerd in me had been somewhat disappointed in what the internet had able to offer up to that point. But Bowden and the Philadelphia Inquirer staff included links to documents, maps, and audio recordings of the participants that only enhanced the impact of the dynamic written story being presented. It was a ground breaking moment for internet journalism. Which is why I get so disappointed with the regurgitated click-bait non-stories of today. But well-done projects like this documentary sustain my faith that there are people out still trying to tell meaningful stories.

    • @johnard611
      @johnard611 6 місяців тому

      Correction: My squad was playing Delta Force Task Force Dagger (aka TFD) when the Black Hawk Down game came not Joint Operations.(which came out in 2004).

  • @2A-J.MAY08
    @2A-J.MAY08 Рік тому +91

    It’s truly amazing how strong these guys was and are. Thanks for y’all’s service it’s truly amazing the power u feel watching a story from men who have served in combat.

    • @complexblackness
      @complexblackness Рік тому +1

      TITANS!!!

    • @hothartzdh
      @hothartzdh Рік тому +4

      Right? These men are getting fewer, and fewer! Sad. This is a REAL MAN!

    • @daviroza4700
      @daviroza4700 Рік тому +1

      30 years later wow the earth completed 30 trips around the sun and Somalia is still a warzone and America still has troops there I pray for my country to hopefully have peace and stability 🇸🇴💓🇺🇸

  • @ronti2492
    @ronti2492 8 місяців тому +2

    Australian vet here....still serving. At the tail end of a 30 + year career...7 deployments including Iraq and The 'Ghan.. Thank you for that doco, BRCC. I think it gives people who have not served or deployed a sense of what it can be like. Mr Halling, you live in a beautiful part of the USA and I hope that surrounded by nature and peace, it will quieten down some of the memories. Without sounding like I am repeating a cliche, I say: thank you for your serivce.

  • @OldHeadWarVet
    @OldHeadWarVet Рік тому +6

    With all my war time and experiences in the army...this is the most powerful story iv ever heard and seen..i salute you sir..this is true military history..salute and respect to the fallen..hoor

  • @WolfoftheWoods02
    @WolfoftheWoods02 Рік тому +19

    My deepest admiration to everyone on Task Force Ranger and to the Angels (Medical staff) who tended the wounded and dying. I hope you all have found peace within yourselves as you did more than your best that day and everyday since.

  • @F15Bluto
    @F15Bluto Рік тому +21

    As an AC-130 dude who got to the airplane after Mog, this carried a chip on our shoulders for a long time. Years of “what if?” Thanks for doing this video.

    • @cainmcintyre1431
      @cainmcintyre1431 25 днів тому

      What about the 130 that wouldn’t lay fire down when Neil Roberts fell out of the back of Alan Mack’s chinook? Literally refused, must burn you mob up ?

  • @idriszamani4031
    @idriszamani4031 Рік тому +18

    as a malaysian two months ago there was a movie released named malabat misi bakara which is basically the black hawk dawn movie but from a malaysian perspective

    • @bosssawda5952
      @bosssawda5952 6 місяців тому

      Why did you help the usa?

    • @smfcommstech9w2smf64
      @smfcommstech9w2smf64 4 місяці тому +2

      malaysian army helped their brothers who need help.....anytime....

    • @kylc3299
      @kylc3299 Місяць тому

      ​@bosssawda5952 The U.S is one of, if not the greatest, ally to Malaysia through military and trade.

  • @K.izwan84
    @K.izwan84 Рік тому +105

    Thanks to Malaysian 🇲🇾 army fighting to save the rest of the American soldiers who were trapped in the Bakara Market. I hope you stay healthy Brad. 💪🏾

    • @irishsavage8715
      @irishsavage8715 8 місяців тому +11

      The same Malaysians that didn’t want to overload APCs and tried to turn down packing them out with the wounded? The same ones that wouldn’t leave their armored vehicles to provide cover fire to load the wounded? You need to read the after action report that the 10th mountain released. Yes they helped but they did act with some cowardice.

    • @raehaint4569
      @raehaint4569 8 місяців тому +12

      ​@@irishsavage8715it doesn't change the fact that they helped, lets just agree to disagree

    • @n0visual541
      @n0visual541 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@@irishsavage8715it was a suicide appearing mission. I don't blame them for being scared. Good on them for pushing thru.

    • @johntomo3860
      @johntomo3860 7 місяців тому +3

      You need to get your words right it's the Pakistani naat Malaysian

    • @awalcom5300
      @awalcom5300 6 місяців тому +2

      @@johntomo3860oops pakistani stepped down before it even start 😂

  • @CM-gm3kc
    @CM-gm3kc Рік тому +9

    Kudos to the medics, nurses and doctors, that do so much to help and save our servicemen and women! The fact that they get no recognition is insane! They may not pull a trigger, but the definitely deal with the trauma and loss!

  • @ethandavis1472
    @ethandavis1472 Рік тому +7

    Thank you for filming this. This has to be remembered. The great deeds and acts of heroism exhibited are awe inspiring. Never forget.

  • @maxM38383
    @maxM38383 Рік тому +7

    As a 1st responder who occasionally works in an emergency room and having older friends or mentors in the military including some who were also involved in the events of Black Hawk Down this brought tears to my eyes

  • @stevenhall2408
    @stevenhall2408 Рік тому +11

    I met Mike Durant and this account fills in a lot that is not in the movie or Mikes book. I worked orthopedics at Ft. Leonard Wood hospital after being in the Airborne so I know what these military patients go thru. Big respect to these heroes that were just trying to bring stability and food to hungry people.

    • @johntomo3860
      @johntomo3860 7 місяців тому

      Is good that you have met him Mark and what did he say to you😂😂😂

  • @carguy1979
    @carguy1979 Рік тому +12

    Beautiful story. Thank you for putting this together and thank you veterans. 🇺🇸

  • @heathwells3564
    @heathwells3564 5 місяців тому +4

    Hero’s. All of you. Thank God for men like you and those who passed away fighting for freedom.

  • @ZeeCee33
    @ZeeCee33 25 днів тому +2

    I've been watching a lot of military videos lately. I've been struggling very hard lately. losing my gf of 6 years, to becoming an alcoholic, and then losing my job. these people go through a lifes worth of emotions in a matter of 24 hours. i don't know who's gonna read this. I'm thankful I'm an American, and i want to serve someday. thank you to all those who have served to keep this country the way it is. America

  • @StarCustom-pk5ff
    @StarCustom-pk5ff Рік тому +197

    If only the Army had done this operation a week earlier when the USMC was still in country with tanks, LAV's and the USS Wasp. The whole day would have gone completely differently. It was horrible to to have just gotten back home to hear this was happening.

    • @jamesmurphy7206
      @jamesmurphy7206 Рік тому

      Oh fuck off. More Marine rah rah shit. CAG operates lighter than USMC and you cant roll tanks into a target you are trying to hit fast and by surprise.

    • @stevenhall2408
      @stevenhall2408 Рік тому +14

      One of my former JROTC cadets was with the Corps there. I have pictures he sent me of him manning a Barrett 50 and firing at a RPG gunner. Crazy place.

    • @jonathankenton7182
      @jonathankenton7182 Рік тому +31

      I was a Dover C-5 crew chief at the time. We went to Hunter AAF to deploy the 24th Mech AFTER this tragedy. A day late and too many casualties and deaths later. Politicians dictate American policy, choose wisely. Never fight unless you fight to win overwhelmingly. God Bless our Warriors!

    • @Andys12169
      @Andys12169 Рік тому +7

      Military intelligence is sometimes a second thought.

    • @TexasSmoking
      @TexasSmoking Рік тому +23

      Not only that, but if colin powell had approved ac 130 gunship support this mission would have gone entirely different

  • @hundefuchs4353
    @hundefuchs4353 23 дні тому +1

    greets from east berlin.. thank brad for his service!

  • @lonergr3107
    @lonergr3107 Рік тому +18

    This is the standard I expect from BRCC from now on. This is phenomenal and a true testament to the Men of Task Force Ranger and all the Men and Women that supported them, saved them, and loved them.

  • @MiCrOsO1JaH
    @MiCrOsO1JaH Рік тому +4

    This needs to get shared so that our brothers and sisters who cared for those injured are commemorated for saving the lives of those who are still with us and being there for those during last breath. Salute to you all!

  • @shanewoods1980
    @shanewoods1980 Рік тому +24

    To all of my fellow veterans, ME and MY ENTIRE FAMILY thank you from the bottom of hearts for the sacrifices made. No one will ever understand the sacrifices that each individual made to do exactly what they swore to do and I appreciate every one of them. And to the families of those that didn’t make it back home, thank you for having an individual that was willing to put their life on the line for my family to be able to rest easy at night. A lot of us wonder when we get back stateside “why me” and I know I still ask that question everyday but the people I served with tells me that I’d do everything all over again if need be. Don’t hold politicians, athletes and celebrities in high regard, hold those that were willing to put their lives on the line because they said they would if need be in the highest regard. Thank you 🙏 🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @mangomadnnesss
      @mangomadnnesss Рік тому

      They did nothing to keep your “rest easy” because these people werent attacking you. They went there to ef around and they found out. Please save these comments for people who did true heroic work.

    • @shanewoods1980
      @shanewoods1980 Рік тому

      @@mangomadnnesss you sound like someone that was related to Hitler, saddam or even a school shooter. So save your comments or head to Bellevue

  • @alanparadis5061
    @alanparadis5061 Рік тому +2

    There are not enough words to express my gratitude and respect for all of you, THANK YOU and God bless!

  • @skate_health7319
    @skate_health7319 Рік тому +12

    I just watched the Shawn Ryan interview from the Delta operator on the ground. Crazy hearing to different vantage points from the same battle. He spoke about how he saw Brett get hit with the rpg from the ground. These are true warriors.

  • @antoniomilone5472
    @antoniomilone5472 Рік тому +1

    It's amazing how BRCC brings these stories and men and women together. After so many years.
    Thank you all so much!

  • @xm8553
    @xm8553 Рік тому +2

    These documentaries you guys make are perfect in every way. Cant even say more than that. Just perfect

  • @johnchaulk
    @johnchaulk Рік тому +2

    I would stand in the longest line to buy a book about Brad Halling. That man is the epitome of the man you want beside you when it all hits the fan.

  • @jonathansims9406
    @jonathansims9406 Рік тому +43

    I wasn't there for this mission, but I was there with my Marine Corp unit before 10th Mountain came to relieve us 3 months later. I will never forget Somalia and what we (USMC) had to do to seperate the Warlords from fighting each other and protecting the UN food transports. Semper Fi Black Rifle Company for all you do for us vets!!!!

    • @oif3vetk9
      @oif3vetk9 Рік тому +2

      My best friend was over there with the Corp at the same time you were I believe. He doesn't talk about it just like I don't talk about Iraq but the unspoken understanding is there.

    • @jonathansims9406
      @jonathansims9406 Рік тому +1

      @oif3vetk9 we did lose a few brothers over there, I think the reason why your friend doesn't talk about it is because probably one of them were one of his close brothers at arms which I can understand. My wife lost a really good friend in Iraq. She was an Army MP.

    • @Zachary_333
      @Zachary_333 Рік тому

      @@oif3vetk9start speaking and Getting it out brother nothing wrong with reaching out and talking, it will help you in the long run. Feelings buried alive never die

    • @haych1919
      @haych1919 8 місяців тому

      None of you vets are heros you guys are evil

    • @sunlight-sky151
      @sunlight-sky151 4 місяці тому

      Black Rifle Company are cucks for not supporting the 2nd Amendment for all citizens

  • @Jazzman-bj9fq
    @Jazzman-bj9fq Рік тому +2

    You guys are all heroes! Those soldiers in the 44th Medical ended up the stars of the show. God Bless! Keep these memories and experiences alive so the lessons won’t be forgotten.

  • @jonathanmiller6393
    @jonathanmiller6393 Рік тому +4

    Over the past couple of years researching and watching interviews about the battle no story has hit me like this one and shows not only what the operators went through but the doctors caring for the wounded this really struck me.

    • @Jrm76940
      @Jrm76940 Рік тому

      his IG account is great, BHawk tells so many stories and shares lots of pics

  • @StrangeGarage
    @StrangeGarage Рік тому +1

    FINALLY an interview with Brad! His story is incredible!

  • @Kana_boi
    @Kana_boi Рік тому +9

    30 years later…. F*ck that’s a long time, our heroes remember it just like it was yesterday and I thank the survivors coming out and telling their stories of what they experienced that day 10/03. Huge thanks for warriors like BRCC, SRS & BHAWK for being a voice to put this down in history and helping our veterans get through their tough times. Love you guys and keep up the good work 🤙🏽

  • @eddiejeselink2996
    @eddiejeselink2996 Рік тому +2

    As I watch this I am in tears because the 160th taught me so much about life and combat and it saved me in Iraq, so many of our family didn't that's why the tears wet my eyes. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU......NSDQ......

  • @Spen07Tony
    @Spen07Tony Рік тому +3

    I am no Vet, but I am forever grateful for all of those who have sacrificed for the freedoms we have in this country. Thank each of you in this video and those who may comment for your service and sacrifice. The movie moved me, but seeing this story told from a person apart of this brought me to tears.

  • @teddymoore7226
    @teddymoore7226 Місяць тому

    WOW ,CHILLS.The bravery and selflessness of the men and women of our armed forces never (NEVER) cease to amaze me. Mr. Halling I am almost at a loss for words.Thank You for your service and for your inspiration.

  • @barjoll7037
    @barjoll7037 Рік тому +12

    Thank you for your service. I'm related to Dan Jollota and couldn't be more proud of him and all of you who had to endure such a harrowing situation with bravery, determination, and real true strength of character.

  • @insanefun1
    @insanefun1 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for your sacrifice and service

  • @fruiinparvarerum
    @fruiinparvarerum Рік тому +1

    Powerful, my cousin is Dan. I am so glad you made it home and thank you for your service.

  • @Andys12169
    @Andys12169 Рік тому +3

    Wow, just wow.
    Thank you for making this. I’ve obviously seen the movie but it’ll never equal first hand accounts or convey real emotion like this video does.
    Geez I miss living in the US.

  • @eastsider85
    @eastsider85 23 дні тому +1

    Thank you for your service gentlemen

  • @natekinzie4749
    @natekinzie4749 Рік тому +1

    Man, that was rough when he saw the photo and still said he was more worried about everyone else and those who didn't make it. Pure badass!!

  • @isaacdepaula2103
    @isaacdepaula2103 Рік тому +32

    Brad Halling is an amazing dude, I've been following him on Instagram for some years and the stories he share is like "James Bond" stuff
    So happy to see him here, just like Kyle Lamb these Delta operators seem to be so humble and funny. Which is funny to me because when you need them they turn into extremely professional trained warriors
    They are awesome

    • @edvardsoldat
      @edvardsoldat Рік тому +1

      Scared me with the “witch”… 😅

    • @isaacdepaula2103
      @isaacdepaula2103 Рік тому

      @@edvardsoldat Autocorrect got me again

    • @edvardsoldat
      @edvardsoldat Рік тому

      @@isaacdepaula2103 I’m only F’n with you bro 😋👍🏻✌🏻

  • @TheHartley1776
    @TheHartley1776 11 місяців тому +2

    It’s January of 2024, and we still stand in awe of your story.

  • @aaronsoutherland364
    @aaronsoutherland364 Рік тому +3

    Can’t believe it’s been 30 years, God be with those who lost loved ones and those who have the scars of this battlefield

  • @thatguybob3411
    @thatguybob3411 2 дні тому

    I wish this was alot longer.. what an amazing story+epitome of heroism 🇺🇲💪

  • @UncommonlyAbrasive
    @UncommonlyAbrasive Рік тому +10

    Well, I just became a Whiskey fan. This man is an absolute LEGEND. Thank you, to every single one of you brave men and women who have served. I’m proud to live in a country that has you all as the face of it. God bless each and every one of you.

  • @xYuriTardidx
    @xYuriTardidx Рік тому +2

    They could go 30yrs not seeing each other but still have a bond that can’t be touched.

  • @whoswho6524
    @whoswho6524 Рік тому +17

    Malaysian 19th Malay Regiment . thankyou for your services

    • @smfcommstech9w2smf64
      @smfcommstech9w2smf64 4 місяці тому +1

      Royal Malay Regiment were started with selected 25 malay youth in 1 March 1933 as a trial.. this is a starting point.... and we celebrated every March 1st as Malaysian Army Day...

  • @Tikitanedad
    @Tikitanedad 13 днів тому

    Thank you to both for telling your stories. You will never eliminate those traumatic memories but I am glad you have found productive ways to deal with them.

  • @Hugo-Hernandez
    @Hugo-Hernandez Рік тому +4

    Thank you BRCC for sharing the video. As an Infantry Army Veteran we always give the other non Infantry soldiers hell. Its great to see everyone come together to help out.

  • @Boostedsuspects
    @Boostedsuspects Рік тому +2

    I hard pill to swallow, well narrated and edited. Glad this is still being covered..

  • @JulD.9032
    @JulD.9032 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for producing this documentary and my heart goes out to Brad & the medical team in this story esp. his story of survival & his journey back. Like millions who this story captivated, i often wondered if the result at Super 6-4 crash would've been different if Brad went down & helped his teammates Gary & Randy. Thanks for letting Brad tell us what really happened in his own words. Really appreciate this & all the never-before known facts and pics. RIP to all lost in the operation

  • @bigdwook973
    @bigdwook973 Рік тому +2

    I think war stories are some of the most important stories to pass down from generation to generation. thanks for keeping this one alive.

    • @johntomo3860
      @johntomo3860 7 місяців тому

      😂

    • @hexebarya7395
      @hexebarya7395 3 місяці тому

      ​@@johntomo3860😮 what made you laugh my friend?

  • @Maxhunter12
    @Maxhunter12 Рік тому +4

    I am lucky to have meet 4 hero's from this tragedy....I also served side by side with a great medic who was also there.....10th MNT needs to be talked about what they did with this tragedy.

    • @sayfolman7752
      @sayfolman7752 Рік тому +1

      Malaysia Also Need To Be Talkes Also

  • @richardsykes6762
    @richardsykes6762 9 місяців тому +1

    Glad to call men like these fellow Americans. Nothing but total respect for our Service Men & Women.

  • @markharbour7469
    @markharbour7469 Рік тому +3

    30th anniversary of this hard fought battle. God bless those warriors that fought for each other 🇺🇲

  • @shmeegie32
    @shmeegie32 Рік тому +2

    People can say what they want about the military and warfare but I just want to say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all the vets and fallen soldiers out and up there!!

  • @akiheavenly6
    @akiheavenly6 Рік тому +4

    Amazing video, guys! 👍 The map visualisation was very helpful to understand how the battle developed. I've listened to many soldiers retelling the fight, but this is the first time that I got a clear image of the events.
    It's great to finally hear the perspective of the surgeon and those in the helicopters. This story is so touching 🥺😭

  • @bhawkpilot4714
    @bhawkpilot4714 Рік тому +1

    Gentlemen, thank you for your service. That day left a permanent impression for me as a teenager. I watched the news nonstop for days. I lived overseas at the time and I had a job as a teen in Aviano, Italy mowing grass near the Army section where they had H-60’s. I was intent on flying them after hearing of the events on that day. 2008 rolls by (after having been enlisted in ‘00 and a couple deployments) and I select UH-60s as my aircraft to learn as I continued my Army flight training. I ended up flying those same tail numbers since Aviano shut down and moved the birds to Germany.

  • @WarInHD
    @WarInHD Рік тому +11

    I’m glad to see Brad Halling getting a interview

  • @coreyboen77
    @coreyboen77 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for telling this story. I grew up watching BHD, but this was even more raw.
    Heroes in action, legends in story.

  • @bass_life2177
    @bass_life2177 Рік тому +4

    Tom satterly was just on the Shawn Ryan show Monday and the 2nd part is airing today. He’s sharing his experience of the battle of Mogadishu

  • @eddymullins5857
    @eddymullins5857 Рік тому +2

    “I don’t feel a loss, because their was a greater loss that day” what a man that we were lucky as Americans to service and sacrifice for us. This guy is a American hero and I appreciate him so much.

  • @stevil583
    @stevil583 Рік тому +3

    Fantastic video and absolutely moving story. Well done

  • @Nannabanana285
    @Nannabanana285 2 місяці тому

    Visited BHAWK yesterday. It’s a place like no other. Great staff and great drinks. Thank you to all the Veterans and their families.

  • @raycabranes1957
    @raycabranes1957 Рік тому +3

    Thank you all for your service! Never forget those who lost their lives defending this Country!

    • @skp8748
      @skp8748 Рік тому +1

      Defending the US THOUSANDS of miles the US from who ?

    • @Alleyesonme223
      @Alleyesonme223 Рік тому

      ​@@skp8748from you

    • @johnathandaviddunster38
      @johnathandaviddunster38 Рік тому

      Who for God's sake would want to invade the USA ......

    • @johnathandaviddunster38
      @johnathandaviddunster38 Рік тому

      @@skp8748 the USA has 750 foreign military bases in 80 countries and general milley states the Chinese ballon is a threat to world peace !!!! You couldn't make this shit up ......

    • @GORRAM3
      @GORRAM3 10 місяців тому

      ​@@skp8748cry harder bum😂

  • @tyroneatkins7238
    @tyroneatkins7238 11 місяців тому +1

    What a TRUE HERO...ALL OF YOU!!! thank you SOOO MUCH❤❤❤❤

  • @craftiebrown
    @craftiebrown Рік тому +3

    The only movie that I cannot watch ever again. I cried like a baby watching it.😢

  • @georgeanthony8999
    @georgeanthony8999 Рік тому +1

    You men are HEROS. You have NOTHING to be ashamed of!

  • @recker3168
    @recker3168 Рік тому +10

    As a young boy I was obsessed with this battle. I watched Blackhawk Down at least 100’s of times. I was a freshman in high school back in 2007-2008 and I got ahold of Mark Bowdens book. I remember reading it like it was yesterday. I remember reading about Brad and I just had a huge admiration for him especially with him being able to rejoin the unit again with a prosthetic. That book also gave me a whole different perspective of the battle and what TASK FORCE RANGER went through 30 years ago today. Thank you BRCC for doing this video.

    • @maddogbasil
      @maddogbasil Рік тому

      What about the somali that literally fought invaders with no fear ????
      This was a massive underdog story
      Somali were honestly so heavily looked down on yet they showed no Fear snd stood their Ground

  • @MattyMatt-db3we
    @MattyMatt-db3we 3 місяці тому

    My dad was over there attached to the 160th when this all went down. The pictures he brought home are incredible. Glad this is still talked about and not forgotten

  • @eriklehnsherr
    @eriklehnsherr Рік тому +4

    Job well done, thank you for your service.

  • @FMP177
    @FMP177 9 місяців тому

    Such humble men. We need more of guys like that. Great video.

    • @johntomo3860
      @johntomo3860 7 місяців тому

      How 🤦 so there can be more B Hawk feathers there not humble men 😂

  • @VictorGarcia-nv3kn
    @VictorGarcia-nv3kn Рік тому +5

    "LEST WE FORGET" Gone but never forgotten. May they Rest In Peace. Thank you for Service.

  • @theSurvivorRanch
    @theSurvivorRanch Рік тому +7

    DOCTORS AND SURGEONS ESPECIALLY IN COMBAT ARE IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN... THAT DR HAVING TO STAY COMPOSED FOR 36 HOURS IS JUST SUPERHUMAN 👍 AND TO THE SOLDIERS THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE... RIP TO THOSE WHO DIDN'T MAKE IT 🙏

  • @williamjorritsma6389
    @williamjorritsma6389 Рік тому +2

    Awesome tribute... more should hold 10/3 as a day to remember these true heroes.

  • @sayjack1328
    @sayjack1328 Рік тому +4

    I never knew there was a MASH unit onsite. I thought the hospital the injured were brought too was a mix of the UN forces hospital, the 82nd QRF base or back at TF Rangers compound at the airfield. That MASH unit, 100% deserves to be recognized, cause there are alot of guys alive because of them.

    • @timothydinsmore4069
      @timothydinsmore4069 Рік тому

      We had a field hospital set up on the back side of the University and the remnants of the old US Embassy. It was an amazing setup that saved many soldiers back then. One of my buddies got rushed there after taking shrapnel from a Mark 18 round that inadvertently hit the back end of our Humvee. We got him to the field hospital in several minutes and they performed their miracle on Spec. Belido and saved his life.