For the 25
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I lost my son on his second tour IED,but his Best friend made it home,He was there with my son when he died,but he needed a place to stay and I instantly seen he was having trouble adjusting I tried everything I possibly could to get him help,but he took his own life,two kids I watched grow up and become men gone because of a war,there needs to be help for these young men and women when they come home
Semper Fi Pat sorry I wasn't there on your son six.
@@markjordan1765 I appreciate it very much,I just can't figure out why he went back for another tour,on his first one before he left he kept saying I can't wait to go kick those cave dwellers ass,I said never underestimate the tali they are 100 percent killers,
@@patwatson7543 I really don't know. When I came home all I wanted to do is go back. I live with tremendous guilt. It was only when I found Jesus Christ things started to get better. I will always smell war and feel it. Its inside of me until I leave this earth. Am so sorry about your son. Your pain is my pain. Love you
@@markjordan1765 anytime you need to talk I'm always here this is what the world needs more of, strangers willing to help each other,I'm sorry all of y'all younger guys have had to go through what you have, killing is never easy and I would be concerned about someone who said it doesn't bother them,guilt is a normal feeling, and loosing friends in combat is even harder,it's a reality check when it happens because you realize your not invincible,but like you said you found jesus and comfort in his words as do I,I honestly believe in heaven,so when I loose someone I don't cry or let it ruin my life I celebrate because I know that person is safe and in a better place watching down on us,
So sorry for your loss of these 2 great gentleman. i can't even imagine the pain it must feel. I agree, there has to be something done for these men and women to come back to. We can't leave them be in the streets with minimum wage and no mental help. I pray for you and everyone else who has lost their loved ones.
I can relate to these stories. I was a Marine platoon commander in Vietnam 1968-1969. Firefights, snipers, mortars, difficult to tell the enemy from the civilians, but the mines and booby-traps were the worst.
We would be in the field for 1, 2, and once three months without getting back to the battalion cantonment. Uniforms would rot off of us, in the dry season the heat was nearly unbearable and in the monsoon season it rained constantly for weeks. Rice paddies not only stunk, but we always got ring worms and a lot of time leaches as well. Burned the leaches off and we carried tetracycline to kill the ring worms. Never wore skivvies or sock because we couldn't keep the dry and could end up with trench foot. Ammo was more important that food. C-Rations were terrible and had a massive amount of preservatives. We would joke that there was no need for the morgue to embalm us because the C-Rations already did it before we died.
Water was always a problem. We carried two canteens but there was no such thing as bottled water in those days and no way to get us a water resupply that worked. So we filled our canteens with whatever was available in the field. If we were lucky, there was a stream. Most often, it was a stagnant well or standing water after a rain. As a last resort it was rice paddy water. When it rained we'd use our helmets to collect water to fill our canteens.
Bathing was a very rare opportunity so we all stunk to high heaven.
There were bad days. One morning when the sun rose I had 34 Marines in my platoon. When the sun set that day, only four of us were still alive and unwounded. The next day I received 17 replacements but that night we were mortared and all 17 were wounded and evacuated.
Another bad day the company set up a perimeter defense one night in a valley with mountains on either side. Apparently, a Recon unit in the mountains mistook us for NVA soldiers and called in a 155 mm artillery mission on us. It was 0100 and I got up to relieve myself when the first round impacted. I hit the dirt and remember cursing that my buttons where in the way. I remember hearing the company commander screaming in the radio to get the battalion find out who was firing at use and cease fire. The shrapnel of a 155 artillery round is big and it was cutting down the small trees in our perimeter. Wounded were screaming. Finally got the artillery to stop and it was well after dawn when the last of the dead and wounded were evacuated. It's bad enough the enemy is trying to kill you but friendly fire is worse.
There were good days. While on a company sweep across large dry rice paddy, we were on line and about 200 years from the tree line to our front when NVA soldiers opened up on us with heavy automatic fire.There was no cover and a withdrawal over the open terrain was no a good idea. So, I ordered an immediate frontal assault. Bullets cause a sonic boom when it comes close that sounds like a loud "snap." Bullets were kicking up the dirt to our front and those loud snaps were continuous. I remember that everything seemed to slow down like slow motion and I was thinking I was going to lose a lot of my platoon. We finally reached the treeline and for a short time it was hand to hand with some in my platoon. I told the platoon sergeant to get a casualty count while I gave the company commander on the radio that I'd likely need several medivac helicopter. When the platoon sergeant returned he said, "You ain't gonna believe this--we only have one minor casualty and he doesn't want to be evacuated. We ended up killing 21 NVA and no telling how many we may have wounded. That was a miracle day. I will never understand how so many NVA soldiers managed to miss every one of use but one Lance Corporal who was wounded in his thumb by an NVA bayonet.
Like in the video, humor was common. One night in a platoon perimeter defense, I was informed that one of my Marines who had just joined the platoon that day reported seeing someone to his front observing our position from behind a tree. Thinking it was probably first day jitters, I went to his fox hole as I needed to check lines anyway and I brought the only starlight scope the platoon had. I got into the foxhole with him and used the scope to see was out to our front. Sure enough, it did look like some behind a tree was observing our position. Not wanting to give away our position, I told the Marine to throw a grenade and as the man ran, I'd shoot the SOB. I heard the Marine pull the pin to arm the grenade and he made a hard throw. But then he whispered, "Sir, I dropped it." My brain was only able to think "in or out of the foxhole" when the grenade detonated about 1 foot above my head and about 3 feet to the right of the foxhole. Dirt was raining down and there was a loud ringing in my ears. I could barely hear. There was about 30 second of silence as we were looking at each other and we both started laughing. Dark humor. As for the person behind the tree? In the morning it turned out to be an oddly shaped broken limb.
That was a hard year. Lots of memories both good and bad.
I served in the Marine Corps as an infantry officer and served two more years in combat in a foreign country supporting counter insurgency operations with the host nation. Not nearly as bad as Vietnam, but still deadly.
Just to put things into perspective, The 19 or so years we've been fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan we have suffered somewhere around 5,000 KIA. In the 10 years of fighting in Vietnam, we suffered a little over 58,000 KIA. And another thing about Vietnam is that we did not deploy there as a cohesive well trained unit. Units in Vietnam were formed by individuals who rotated in and out all the time. Add the losses and replacements due to casualties, and there was very little cohesion and new Marines learned by on the job fighting. I never had more than 34 in my platoon and between wounded, KIA, and Marines rotating home, I estimate that I lost between 75 and 85 Marines. Given the circumstances, my Marines did one hell of a good job. Despite the casualties and other losses, we all saddled up and got the job done.
My apologies for the long post. The video brought back many memories, some of which I wish would fade away--but they never do.
BMF6889 you should share more of your military stories on your channel👍 I would like to hear more. Thank you for your service💪
Thank you for your story and thank you for your service , god bless you
@Dominus Providebit And for you, don't forget that. They also volunteer so that you are free to type bullshit in your phone all over the Internet.
BMF6889 It was an honor to read the post sir. Thank you.
you have a good imagination I will give you that
The first time I had ever seen this video was in 2014, right before I joined the Corps. 6 years later I'm home, and it pops up on my feed. Being a Marine really puts this into a new perspective. The boys on Pendleton still honor these warriors to this day, and Mathew's drum set is still sitting in a guard tower somewhere on the base.
@UCWfBG-KomyeAHTLcB3Jg-Dw go fuck yourself bring your bullshit somewhere else
I live in Pelton and my dad's unit when through a lot in Afghanistan.
Wow, thank you for your service
Thanks for protecting the US borders in Afghanistan...
@@Neo_Frankfurter thanks for your magnificent input now go shove it up your ass 😁
Holy crap! I went to boot camp with Abbate. He was a squad leader and the DIs crapped on him so bad; he could barely talk and his pink eye all but crusted his eyes shut. Even through all that he was a super chill, humble and warm person. Never lost his temper and remained calm and collected. I thought about him randomly for some reason the other day wondering what he was up to. Damn this sucks.
I remember the first time I met Abbate in Bridgeport, I had to go find him to figure out where snipers were staying. He was outside the squad bay doing a kettlebell workout in a tshirt and it was like 20 degrees. He addressed me as "brother" and treated me like I had been his best friend his whole life. Even though I only talked to him the handful of times when his sniper team was attached to Kilo he made a huge impression on me. I was deployed to Afghanistan with him and saw him become a living legend, it was like losing our hero when he got injured and then soon after passed away.
Bro I’ve read your response like 5 times and I can’t. He was such an awesome dude who thought about his brothers. Like a real Fing brother.
Men,
We are out here and we see you.
We hear you speak to each other and we know you are real.
Every day is a battle, and we know YOU battled more for “us”.
Thank you for real, not just for your “cervice”.
Thank you for being REAL.
We will live our civilian lives in honor of these actions.
With ultimate regard for the brotherhood and respect for Men like yourselves appreciation for each other.
Our daily attitude will attempt to reflect this personality and professionalism you all Love about eacb other, it is worthy of true inspiration !
Hooyah !
Semper Fi
For all those watching this in 2020. These boys are warriors.
This is where I belong. Not drinking alone in my room.
It's so depressing but yet at the same time the best moments and greatest brotherhood's are made
There men
This new leftist woke generation can learn a few things from these men
@@dannywilliams3764 do it
Anyone watching in 2019? Massive respect boys
Me
Me. Great documentary.
Nothing but respect man.
@@zackscott903 why have I not seen this till now?!
me
I’m an Iraq veteran. I was Army not marines but seeing these guys and how they were then and are now. Hits very close. Unfortunately some of my brothers who made it home couldn’t deal with home or life. So they just ended it themselves. But this little doco. I felt deeply. Until Valhalla
Love ya brother! Take care and thank you for your service
Your a true legend, thank you for your service. ✊🏻🇺🇲
I watched this for the first time in 2014 when I was 13 years old. I thought it was a cool story and it was the first time I realized who the Marines were. I became more interested in war and military movies/books as I got older but I always looked up to the Marines. Later in my life, Oct 28 2019, I joined the Marines with an 03xx infantry contract. I graduated on Jan 24 2020 and one of the first things I did being a motivated new boot was watch this documentary again. It hit different and gave me a certain feeling of pride because I wore the same uniform as the Marines I looked up to. Now I just finished watching it for the 5th time. Over the summer I was deployed to Afghanistan with 2/1 which resulted in 11 Marines, 1 sailor, 1 soldier and over 150 civilians being killed. Now I have a sense of purpose and feel like I earned the right to have pride in what I do. I can relate to these guys even though we’ve done entirely different things in our careers. Blows my mind.
I’m 46. Thank you sir. Chino Hills, Ca. Salute.
Wow, thank you for your service!!!
And also, way to go for following your dreams for so long. Same age as you were, 13, and hope to do exactly what you did. I also hope to go into marines infantry. Thanks again for your service
I went to ITB with Mccollum, Nikoui, and Merola. All of the 0311s were split into 3 groups alphabetically, with the early names going to 7th Marines, middle names going to 2/1, and later names, myself included, heading to 3/5 (the unit in this video) just down the road from you. We were on ship when there were rumors of us heading over, but alas we ended up watching the withdrawal through social media like the rest of America.
When the bombing happened, throughout the entirety of the Marine Corps there was a feeling of frustration, anger, and sadness that I hadn't seen before that day or since. We were absolutely capable of doing something ourselves to "get back" at the guys that killed our old friends, guys that do the same thing as us and wear our same uniform, and live about a 12 minute drive away. There were a lot of 3/5 dudes, like myself, that trained with or knew some of those injured or killed in the bombings. It's especially strange seeing the parents of Marines I knew on national television or having a meeting with the president. It felt surreal seeing Nikoui's dad on Tucker Carlson, or seeing national news media report on the birth of Rylee's daughter that he didn't have the opportunity to be a father for.
All that being said, you guys did us proud. A buddy of mine moved over to you guys and by all accounts you're pretty stellar. Keep up the good work, man.
Bro just stepping on those foot prints earned you the right to take pride in your service. The most idiotic thing is to think you need war to validate your service . There’s so little of us Marines , take pride in that
I joined back in 14. I lost my friend 2 years later , 3 years later another one to suicide , it ducking sucks so that’s why I say don’t let war be the a affirmation you need fo be a Marine , or a service member in general …it’s overrated ! All I care about now is my son :). We all get the itch to want to go and fight and join back! But I’d rather keep fhe homeis I have now, the life I have now and my son , than give the Corps another day of service
Not too many people can say they survived a gunshot to the head. That dude automatically wins any argument about craziest story or experience
I got one. I was dumping my shit, crouched position ,guy next to me doin same,he got constipated for days and he was in struggle. I done my dumping,and while I was in ass wiping action I hear....PLOMP,PLOMP,PLOMP,PLOMP...a 120mm mortar makes that specific firing sound. And I made a step to the side still crouched just about to stand up and pull my pants up when out of the fcn air that 120mm pig of a shell pierced right to my shit pile still smoking .....fins above ground ,and me and my bro was just looking at it saying,it was a good day and good life see ya....waiting to that shell to blow away us. Nothing. I'm still crouched and but naked....we started to laugh like crazy......out of all wide space that motherfucking shell landed in my shit pile.......
Green Lightning that’s the most badass shit I’ve ever read 😂😂
@@greenlightning6971 I hope that's a true story and the enemy heard your howling laughter 😂
@@sam22312 ,sure is brother ✌️
@@LPJMagicmusic nothing but the truth brother. Whole battalion relayed the message in 3 minutes " they hitting the shit" 🤣🤣✌️✌️
Watched this video when it only had 12 views and i wasn't a Marine and now i"m re watching it with 368,444 and i"m proud to claim the title United States Marine
Welcome to the Gun club. And welcome to The Suck
thanks for your service be forever safe sir AND SEMPER FIDELIS,,,,,HOOAH
heart likes for days, brother
Thx brother
2.33 million 3/31/2019
I was there in Sangin with 3/5. Our Marines left that place completely safe and secure. It wasn't our military that failed, folks, it was our civilian leadership.
amen
we know that and we thank you regardless, as i said to logan, it's not a matter if you guys failed or succeeded, you selflessly did what you were asked and that's more than enough, do not judge things that happened by their outcome, judge them by what you were asked by your nation to do.
good or bad, win or lose, fail or succeed, those things were never personally in your hands, be proud of what was in your hands and the fact that you stepped up when asked to, your hands were tied by weak civilians with no stomach for what war entails and a spineless leadership would sway to nothing more than fickle public opinion, which isn't leadership at all, it's disgusting self preservation of ones jobs and cowardice before a crowd.
so thank you, those of us with half a brain will forever be proud of you guys and what you were willing to do when called upon, nobody can ask any more of you than that nor should they.
take care man, hope life goes easy on you and you know, like i do, that you deserve every single good thing that comes your way.
And we didn't learn from Vietnam the SAME shit!?)@%
Fighting and losing to people who live in either straw or mud huts!?
Young men die fighting old mens wars
We can NEVER let our service members feel as if theyve let us down. They haven't, EVER. God Bless these young men. From a Vet to you all Salute.
Thanks for slaughtering people to help establish power for the US lobby in Asia, Middle East, etc. Brave ''men''. Best equipped army in the world by far! And most civillian killed by any army in the last 65 years. For every mother or child you think you saved, you killed 50 more in the other place.
#'MERICAFUCKYEAH
#accomplishmentsworthfighting4
#lovelyworldpolice
Know this, weapon nerd. Every empire has its expiration date! The US-Israeli coalition is no differnt!
@@Neo_Frankfurter and what are you gonna do about it?
The gov did in Vietnam and Afghanistan!
Thank you all for your Service, and I thank your families for serving, too. As well as for all the sacrifices you've all made; I for one am forever Grateful. Blessings to you, Mark Bunton as well as all the Military ~ All Branches- Active and non active .
There has not been one Assignment, one deployment, one fight that was in vain‼️Not one..... Not ever!
🇺🇸🦅♥️🤍💙🕊️🎖️
Oy vey
Raising a glass for the 25 in 2020.
Ripper13F1V same
Cheers buddy
Cheers!
Damn Right
Raising a glass for the 25 in 2021. Thank you for your service & sacrifice. You are 🇺🇸 finest.
I'm a Vietnam Vet from 1967. I still feel the pain and loss. Bless you all.
Thank you stephen
Thank you for your bravery! People like you inspire me to join the military
66-67 E/2/1, RVN, the more things change, the more they remain the same.
Semper Fi sir.
even though I'm not American thank you for keeping your country safe
I wasn't born a US citizen, but I acquired it at a young age. Reflecting back on videos like this really makes me appreciate the sacrifices that men and women like you made for people like me. Thank you, truly.
like your comment : thank you
We appreciate all immigrants, to this country, who carry the attitude you express. We are all made up of immigrant blood. So much so, we can’t even trace our own heritage to a few ethnicities, let alone just one. So bless your heart, and I feel honored to share a country with you. Now let’s flush the excrement of our terrible government, down the toilet, together, and bring back the ideals expressed in our constitution.
Same I came to usa when I was 7 and I remember seeing military commercial when I was 10 and was always interested in joining and I will be finally be able too
@AdolfHitler-wo1my what do they do for anyone but arms merchants and the politicians they own?
We don’t show enough gratitude to these guys.
RIP to these heroes. My 7 years in the Army was marked by two cancelled deployments at the last second. Something I've always regretted, but also something that I feel kept me from a lot of potential heartache/pain/death. I wanted to go so bad and there will always be some regret there. Thank you all for doing the job that you did and for keeping the memory of these men alive. Warriors. Till Valhalla.
It just wasn't meant to be. You possibly could have died over there. But thank you for your service.
I cried when dude said his dad came up to him with a beer and said welcome home.
Agreed. That summed up PTSD for me right there.
Brave guys! May God bless each and every one of them, I cried after watching this.
@@thomas6814 wut?
Pussy
christopher polk 😂😂😂
10 years after Abbate's death this video was recommended to me. Hope he rests in peace.
Rest in peace Abbate
Rest in peace
You from the fucking future?
@@Hunter_Stonestreet abate died before the video was made dummy 😐
@@sebas7640 it was a joke fucktard
Vietnam Vet (Army), 1968 & 1969, Infantry. I can relate to the brave Marines. War is hell. God bless these brave men.
Thank you man❤️
@@park5782 god bless you and welcome home
Evan 10 years later it still brings chills awesome documentary logan
20:32 Really gets me. Making a video for his infant daughter, knowing well he might not make it back. Debating whether he should say "Vanessa, I'm your dad" or "Vanessa, I was your dad".
@@thishandleistaken1011 I really think it's likely that he made this for his daughter when she grows up, in the event he is killed.
Also, I'm very curious as to how you would talk to your infant daughter after seeing several of your close friends killed.
There is no need to be disrespectful.
ok that’s not what happened he was so stressed and put in situations that he didn’t know if he would live that deployment
@ok Snipers have to be smart. How’s your understanding of terminal ballistics? Can you calculate the distance to a target using mil dots? You saw a glimpse of this man under extreme stress and felt confident enough to criticize something as petty as the way he spoke? That’s a troll move. You get one life. Don’t waste it trolling.
@@ahmctech104 Well said.
ok you sound cool from your couch
People often reflect on the older generations and think “They don’t make em like that anymore.” This documentary shows that despite all the BS in today’s world, there will be men like this. Warriors.
People just don’t understand us Marines. All Marines from the past, present and future understand what we Marines do best. Close with and kill the enemy, but most of all protect your fellow Marine Brothers and their six. Semper Fi!
Americas best
It’s more of a media/ civilian problem. They are not using feminists men to train warriors lol.
Idk. Have you seen all these morons with tik tok nowadays?
Put a unique man in unique circumstances and you will see...
Much Respect guys, always remembering your brothers. Best wishes to you all from across the pond. ❤
This is the best documentary/video anyone made from our deployment! It is nice watch and remember that we were all there together. THANK YOU!
For anyone wondering, SGT. Abbate died saving Marines from a minefield under heavy fire fearlessly running into the minefield and gunfire to save wounded Marines when the Marines called in a danger close airstrike Abbate was hit by shrapnel and died that being mixed with fatal head and shoulder wounds
😕 Shit man that one put me in my feelings bro...he get decorated right??
Thank you, Abbate Family.
@@mcfrisko834 Navy Cross, Posthumously.
Donnie Cox Thanks man!
Mind if I ask how you know?
I may be British and some may say that I have no right to say this, but thank you for your service lads. Unbelievable what you do
You have every right brother! Thank you! My best friend is at the end LCpl Joseph Rodewald RIP KIA by IED
BS, you have every right. We hang together.
Much love from America, to our worthy brothers across the pond.
We owe you a lot for your help in the GWOT.
Anyone that says you can’t say thank you is full of shit. I served with the 8th RCT in Munster FRG, and we also appreciate you Brits. (Even tho we kicked your asses a couple of times). Don’t get mad, I’m married to a wonderful Brit from Leeds brother.
Don’t you EVER feel like you can’t show someone your appreciation and gratitude. Ask ANY U.S. service member and they will say the same thing about the brothers they served with from the British military. You have my respect. It’s what makes us who we are... Brothers/Sisters in arms, no matter the flag on your shoulder!
British here too, Can't wait to serve along side you boys when i join
Logan seems like every time I see something that you do I learn something new!! Thank you for being who You are much respect and much love!!!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥
I remember watching this video before I joined the Marines. Watching now that I’m out it brings a tear to my eye. I would give anything to go back
We always use to say " everyone wants to do gangster shit, until its time to do gangster shit" . I grew up always wanting to go to war and be an infantryman. When I finally found myself in Iraq as an infantryman and received my first real-world operations brief my buddy turned to me and said " Glad it's not me going! haha sounds like you're all going to die" and we laughed. Later after calling my wife and newborn son I told them I had to go away and wont be able to call for some time. I hung up and realized this could be it, its not a video game or a movie...I am going out and someone is out there trying to kill me, coming home was not guaranteed. Thats when I realized the old saying " If someone tells you they're not scared, they're either lying or stupid" rang so true. I don't care who you are..."everyone wants to do gangster shit, until its time to do gangster shit"
Slight correction to that quote you quoted sir:-
"If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha."
-Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
It might not mean much but thank you for your service
This....
Thank you for your service sir
Man, this hit me real hard, I'm rethinking about what I want to do for a living
I wish I wasn't so rebellious when I was a teenager, I should've joined the military. Now I'm a recovering meth and heroin addict with nothing to show for my hard work in my adult life. But I'm working hard every day so I can make the 2 year mark to get my pilots license and try to do good for my fellow man.
@@TheQuarreler I'm 26, I'll be two years this November of heroin and meth but I'm tapering off subs so I gotta wait 2 years after I'm done with Suboxone before I can get my pilots license. But with how this shit is looking with the situation now, we might end up fighting our handlers. I train with my ar and pistol as much as I can afford and dry fire practice as much as I can with my free time. The more you seek the truth the crazier it seems.
We fight so you can be.
Fight your fight brother, not all fights give glory but they all prove we're worthy.
Proud of you Skm84🙏🇺🇸
working hard everyday for what you want in life is what you got to show no matter if its your child life, teenage life, adult life, or old person life...show up and put the work in bud...you got this!
Keep it up man, we all have our own battles. Our demons can be a real sumbitch
I grew up with WW2 marine father and his combat experience and aftereffects but these young fellows are very inspirational and I'm glad I watched their video and learned their stories, dad would have liked it, too!
I used to be so encapsulated by war and would romanticize it in my mind. I used to see it as an adventure that seemed very attractive for some reason. My interest has made me obsessed with learning everything I can about it. And one thing I can say is it is no longer something to want, but to learn from. The lessons of pain and suffering that I’ve learnt is insignificant to the reality. War is not a game but a crude awakening to our past. We are violent in nature and it’s a disgusting reality that will shatter the strongest of minds. I truly am grateful for the warriors who have endured. May the universe bring you all peace and love. You are truly the strongest amongst us
"We're gonna chew bubblegum and kick ass...and we're all out of bubblegum"
Fucking legendary
...Until Matt died. Then they wished they'd had a lot more bubblegum. Fucking 'hooray heroes'.
DNR Gaming that's my bad I responded to the wrong comment it wasn't supposed to be yours lol I actually signed and swore in with army this Tuesday
27:32 for the people who want to know
Duke Kickem
Duke nukem was the best game ever
Guy who just got shot in the head - “Can I smoke a cigarette?” Medic “I don’t see why not”
That shit hit me like who's gonna say no
Yeah. His mouth didn't get shot off. Smoke away.
Ya heso could as long a raw ass draw wasn't in the with platoon command shit rag of a war
Hahahaha outstanding 😅
Corpsman not medic
Thank you for service brothers of 3/5. Only watched this documentary tonight and it brought a tear to my eyes. Much love and respect. Ben ex-Australian Army.
A friend of mine that is a veteran let me know about "For the 25". Very powerful and must see for anyone that has had a loved one serve in a combat zone.
As a Brit, the word Sangin has been synonymous with loss for over a decade. To all the Americans that will be deployed to that region of Afghanistan, good luck, stay safe, and give them hell for all those we've lost.
Alex Brooker Hell yeah brother! Thank you for your service.
3/5 in Sangin DEFINITELY, avenged all the Brits lost in Sangin.
Oorah brother
I lost some very good friends from 3 Para, and couldn’t agree more. Rotation of troops and lessons they’ve learned has not been as effective as it could have been, which is too bad. We stood to learn a lot from the Brits n Sangin or with IEDs in Iraq. Missed opportunity
MY CANADIAN NEPHEW FOUGHT THERE AVFC
Gotta respect the guys who protect us and others wish more people would show appreciation
Amen to that man. You know Hollywood’s been making movies of the wrong superhero’s if you ask me. Superman and Batman have nothing on these guys.
foxrot Ghost because those people in slippers want to fly planes into American buildings. Do you remember 9/11?
How does killing people in Afghanistan protect you?
Peate funny how you bring that up. Remind me exactly how many of the 9/11 guys were from Afghanistan. Oh yeah, it was zero. Most of them were from Saudi Arabia... but you just keep on sipping your corrupt government’s kool aid. First it was war on people half way around the world, now the president has declared war on US citizens. Enjoy your “freedom”
boy i sure love it when cucks come in here crying about the military and turning everything political because they are too beyond dumb to think straight.
Awesome story, friends and warriors!!! Much respect for all, awesome job editing and putting together!!
Whenever I think times are tough, I come back to this to remember that whatever I’m going through, isn’t shit compared to what these guys have been through, lived through, and keep living through. And it gives me strength. Thank you
I got out back in 1989 from USMC. My son was 1 year old. When he was 2, I was doing pullups in my backyard (reminded me of yet watching him with his baby). My son came up with outstreched arms for me to pick him up on the pull-up bar. I picked him up, he grabbed the bar and just hung there..for a long time! Later that week we took him to the doctor for a hernia from hanging on that pull up bar!
Irony is that my son served along with these guys, he was a combat engineer with 7th engineers. He was an engineer as his grandfather was a USMC engineer back in Korea..
Semper Fi!
That's what Our Heritage is all about. Carrying On The Torch of Espirit De Corps. The Brotherhood of Marines Semper Fidelis Fraters SSGT Oakes LF 78-95
Thank you.
Thank you
God Bless the both of you..
I Thank your Family! The search for something greater than us spans Generations! Not many take the noble road across generations!
Just outstanding in every way. Enlisted guys tend to have such an honest, open and almost vulnerable way they talk about buddies, experiences, combat and fallen brothers. This brings back memories for me, as well. Our unit lost 22 guys out of slightly less than 300 during my time. When I think of them now, I always remember them happy, and smiling...
Thank you for your service sir (Vietnam?)
tewkewl Thank you for YOUR service Sir?
Jeffrey Collier thank you for your service
The vietnam war ended 40+ years ago, he's probably a lot more recent then that. Iraq/Afghanistan likely.
I respect your service.
adam 2 point 0 I think it's great to see comments still rolling in from being posted on YT in 2013 which means this video and alot similar are still being viewed. And respect, bravery, and honor is seen from a soldiers to another.
That made me cry in my heart. Most people don't realize what you guy's went thru. I can't either because I didn't go thru it. God bless all of you warriors who went thru the crusible & made it back. And God bless the brothers who gave it all.
Thank you all so much for your service! And thank you for opening up so much about your experiences. God bless you all.
I’m Vietnam vet 1969-1970. Your stories resonate with me. Again, thank you for sharing!
My nephew Cpl. Richard Robinson a sniper with 3 Rifles, British Army, was killed by an IED in Sangin 2009 prior to your deployment. You all remind me of him so much. Great people who have done great things but who will never get the level of recognition or thanks they deserve.
Please know some of us will always appreciate you all.
Thank you Susan. I will never forget your sacrifice and your son will never be forgotten.
Cheers to your nephew, in heaven. He is a hero, in every way, imaginable. 🇺🇸🇬🇧
They get recognition from those who make it back. The real heroes are the ones who never left the combat zone. The enemy is not ourselves, but is in us.
Sorry for your loss Susan. May Nephew Cpl. Richard Robinson be remembered for his sacrifice, he lives on through the lives he has saved and the memories of his family and friends
European ethnic group, are the best people on Earth. "Blessings to the nations"
Nice video, you American Marines have my utmost respect, you are a brave Band of Brothers, I salute you all. From an ex British Soldier.
Much respect for your comment. The British are and always will be our brother's in arms.
Once a soldier always a soldier....GOD Bless you Lads...and all those good fine soldier serving in Afganistan and other places in the middle east....
Indeed... It makes me cringe when I hear other cap badges taking the piss. Prior to being deployed. As, when we were in the sandpit Iraq/Afghanistan irrespective of which flag ( Union jack or stars & stripes) we wore on out sleeve. we were all brothers in uniform. When one of us was slotted/fragged & things went kinetic !!! ....We all bled.
& you are so right about FXXXXXg politicians. They are, for the most part full of B/S. ie false promises.
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Nicely said brother from a former marine
I'm getting ready to enlist in the Marine Corps and I just want to say to all still in the military and those who aren't Thank you! The Things you all did while I was just a kid is unimaginable! and I can't thank all of you enough! And those whom are struggling I hope you'll get better! And I hope this tiny gesture to all veterans and active duty members makes your day a little better!
Thanks man. Good luck on your journey and be the best you can be
MIC is NOT run by your blood.
I've watched this video multiple times over several years. It totally captivates me every time. Semper Fi brothers.
Take care of yourselves boys. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength. Til Valhalla Abatte. Semper Fi from 1/8
VALHALLA!
That's right, it's not - in fact it's another mountain to master... get it out "i say"...
Zack Kraft Til Valhalla
Til Valhalla My Brothers. Semper Fi from 1/1
@@zac2399 OEF 2012 1/1 RAH
Mark Hammett was my drill instructor when I joined in 2012. In 2013, I landed in Sangin with 3/7 and spent 9 months walking these same areas as these guys, occupying those same PBs, seeing their names written on the walls in memory. I'll never forget Mark and the lessons he taught me before sending me off into the infantry, the stories that he shared when he gave me my EGA all those years ago.
Thank you for your service
Hat's off for Mark Hammett, we have our today and everything that comes with living in a free Country only because you badass soldiers gave your yesterday's, less we forget.
This documentary hit my heart in many ways, and these gentlemen will always be legends of our great lands here in the United States of America. God bless you and God bless your families!
Man this is the first time ever watching this and I think I met you in Sengin. I was a combat engineer and we were going out every night doing route clearance and road repair. I was in my 2nd IED blast less than 24 hours from leaving for back home, hell we could still see the base when we got hit. Good to know you made it home! Semper Fi Marine!
Welcome home son! From a Viet Nam Vet. Brought tears to my eyes.
Thank YOU
2098elk hell yeah
Thank you all - from a Canadian who never had the nuts to serve.
Best I can do, is say thank you for your service.
I salute you sir. Massive respect for those who protect us. I am 15 and see myself entering the USMC and serving this wonderful country in the future.
Charlie don't surf, friend. Charlie don't surf...
As an Aussie soldier of 21 years. Thanks. It took me 15 years after I got out. To deal with my stuff. Not my corps but, Semper Fi. Our moto was, Duty First
Welcome home dean. Ooh rah !
Smoke a big waffer big man lay in that sun ANDD chill thee feck out lol at will help ya
I truly love you guys for your service and sharing your story. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten
Thank you all for your service and telling your story.
Best, most realist, rawest documentary I've seen. God bless these mother fuckers, true warriors.
Jasminewynja They are waaaaaay more warriors than ISIS, to even equate them as low to ISIS is beyond disrespectful. ISIS are un trained, religious fanatics who cut limbs and heads off women and children. These men, these, warriors, stop those 'men' from doing these horrible acts. Fuck you and you're left ass politics, do you even listen to yourself when you speak?
Your English is so terrible dude, I can't understand what you're trying to say.
+Jasminewynja It's called the world - evolution - and we are in it, and there are levels in hell.
Priest another excellent documentary is Restrepo. One of the best films I've ever seen.
Priest wacth restrepo that's another good movie
Respect to the USMC, from an Ex British Army Veteran of Afghanistan.
I was in the Helmand Prov. from August 2010 - april 2011. Our FOB was created by the British.
7greetings from ex-legionary, 2REP Legio Patria Nostra legionary 4life paratrooper 4death 2005-2010. Served in Afghanistan during 2008-2010 in and also iraq in 2005-2007. Sorry for bad english
Much Love to the Brits. Yall some tough dudes!
Respect lads. We're all cousins here.
Indeed. My respect goes out to all the combat veterans of all services of all allies.
-US Army Iraq veteran.
This was just incredible to watch. At some point you could say it felt like i was going through all that with them. Although i could never imagine what it really felt like for them. Much respect to all those brave people and their families. I really hope they are all doing okay and found their peace at last. Thank you for making this short film.
(Im sorry for grammar errors, english is not my first language)
Good job on making this Documentary! Thanks for your service!
Idk but when that soldier got on camera and said "Hi, I'm your dad! Happy first birthday!" man I got choked up. So glad he lived to be able to raise his daughter, imagine if that was her only memory of him. RIP to all the brave souls who lost their lives.
Seemed like he was contemplating saying “I was your dad” bc he knew how deadly the situation was.
Not soldiers... Marines
The Three Rules of War:
1. Young warriors die.
2. You cannot change rule #1.
3. Someone must walk the point.
I'm not a marine or anything close to it but there is something super powerful about that to me.
Doc will move heaven and earth the change rule #1
Incredible quote
If it helps, I was active duty in the Corps, and this is something I have had posted on my wall in my home for years. Never seen it anywhere else til now. Its sad, but true. Semper Fi bro
Hit me right in the heart...sad rule though but it is what it is
Anyone notice the star wars art next to the rules
I didn’t go through it, and I couldn’t ever relate but I’m so grateful to you all.
You guys are so bad ass. Rip to all your fallen brothers. This video has got to be my favorite of all time. I watch it on the regular. You guys were true hero’s going out and doing what you did on a regular basis. Thank you all so much for what you have done for this country. May your brothers watching from above shine light on every one of your days for the rest of your lives. Cheers Logan
"I shot the guy, and his body was flappin like this, it was hella sick"
Timestamp?
@@ujjvalw2684 imma start time stamping all my comments cause I feel you
@@ujjvalw2684 29:45
I thought that shit was definitely funny I can tell Matt was a great guy
😂💕❤️💕 Abate forever
PTSD is something I live with everyday. Unless you have it. Know one can truly understand what you're truly going through. The way I've been fighting it, is by doing the same routine everyday. Waking up at 4am getting cleaning up, make my bed. Watch Fox news force myself to eat. Stay away from Drugs and Alcohol they only mask the pain. I lost to many brothers after the war do to Drugs. And by drinking themselves to death. I try to be in bed by 10pm. I repeat this everyday and force myself to keep living on. The nightmare, Anger and pain slowly starts to subside. I'm expecting to live with PTSD for the rest of my life. In time it get much much better. Stay focused on the things that make you happy. Going out to Dinner or catching a movie, playing videos games or my favorite listening to music. It's the simple things that life has to offer to help heal the soul.
Vyran Laise trade fox news for some good books friend
I too deal with it..
You are my hero and should be everyone in this countries hero.....what you endured and still endure to this day normal civilians will never understand. My son just came home from deployment and as much as he denies it he is struggling with his removal from his tour.....please reach out to someone for support....i am a veteran and am trying to support my son and any others I can by listening and supporting so PLEASE find that person you can trust and will support you and stay in the fight soldier!! God bless you!
@@rpneff936 that's the key for dealing with pstd, I found wife and she's the best she can for helping me, even if she doesn't understand but she's my angel still need something
Go to church bro that will help I’m sure!
Just wanna say thankyou for your sacrifice and you are very appreciated.
hurt watching this when i first did, hurts doubly watching it now
The last 12 minutes...the most powerful thing I've seen (felt). The last 12 minutes needs to seen by almost everyone.
Majorly agreed
I agree, more veterans need to know that we need to talk about things and be open to allow healing to take place. We definitely need more awareness on this issue so everyone understands that they aren't the only ones dealing with this.
"Don't get shot again, and don't step on any IED's"
LOL Gee thanks Doc
LOL
Doc- a grunts best friend
God bless you guys for your service. You are not forgotten.
That near miss through the helmet was really something to see.
Best line is 18 minutes and 8 seconds, respect to all and thank you for all you did, I wish you the best in life.
It’s good to hear a real perspective from veterans instead of glorified Hollywood movies and tv shows. Massive respect to these guys
As a former Royal Marine of 16 years and numerous sh*t this is the best thing I have seen about 'life after the boys'. I lost jobs, family and more as I destroyed myself on alcohol and wanting to burn up. couch time and crying did good and big rough marine was fixed. well done boys and I hope more of the 'affected' watch this. Semper Fi.
Why do you say "semper fi" if you are a royal marine?
Thank you for your service 💪💙
old Goblin why not? it literally just translates to always faithful
I'm glad you're doing better mate.
Love and appreciation from America, we owe you too.
My cousin was in 3/5 in Sangin and the stories he brought home are crazy. Partly why I joined up was him , the amout of respect I have for him and the other Marines who served over there is only second to God.
Thank you so much for sharing your stories. I am humbled and oddly, stirred emotionally. While I never experienced what you men have, I gave 5 years and my experience is with me every single day. It is something only those who have served can understand. I will forever be a soldier but I now live with a struggle that is not always easily controlled. Your stories are therapeutic in a sense. Knowing there are others. Seeing that Im not alone. Even though I feel that way more often than not. Again, than k you. For your service. For your sacrifices. For sharing it with us. I sincerely salute you all and I am grateful for every single person who wears the uniform. Past, present and future. God Bless you with peace, success, love and happiness.
I can't believe people dislike this it is just disgusting. Thank You to all US Military Personnel.
Armed em to fight the Russians now pat themsleves on the back for conquest against the old allies. Same happened to the kurds
Maybe because everyone who signed up to go kill people in a country they knew nothing about fully deserved whatever came to them.
Their are so many sadist in the world today.
@@EdgarMNjogu Yeah, like the people who sign up to go kill people.
@Zachary Heywood wow, so if these people not killing civilians in foreign country for some oil reserves we can't sit tight and get fat in our home? I'm sorry but I beg to differ, we can always sit and get fat without killing around
Rest In Peace Sgt. Matthew Abbate
Gone but never forgotten ❤️
Damn....I served 76 to 80.... No shots heard in anger ever, but my heart is hurting and my eyes are leaking after watching your testimonies and would give all I have for each of you if it would bring back your comrades in arms and a light of sunshine and happiness in your days ahead forever... Thanks for doing what was asked, without any hesitation, for those that went with you ... Semper Fidelis ... 💞
this is the video i watched before i joined the military that would ultimately inspire me to join the Infantry. I became an Infantryman with the US Army for 6 years and 2 deployments and I would do it all over again, what an experience!!!!! here i am as a Veteran watching it for a second time with a totally new found perspective, it is still just as gripping as the first time through. grateful for everything
In the final 15 mins, when Matt talked about seeing his dad after getting back from the deployment. And his dad said “welcome home son” and gave him a beer. I felt that shit
God bless the United States of America and god bless 3/5 marines
Pete Pete Pumkineat oowas iouyupp POP
God bless killing people in countries you know nothing about!
ok yeah god bless killing terrorist who chop peoples heads off for believing in something different and burning women alive for wanting to get an education
@@petepetepumkineat6308 Oh, so our allies in the region? LOL. These are not humanitarian wars.
ok Thats why we are FREE!!!! beacuse of the Marines sacrifices.
my father fought in iraq I am so proud of him he taught me never to fear your enemy but to always respect them I love you dad we know youre in a better place you are my inspiration these men are so brave and I tell my friends that we need to respect the soldiers fighting for our freedom I’m only in the 8th grade and we don’t get taught enough about how importeant these men who fight for our country to be free are. My dream is to join the marines when I’m old enough
Peace to your father. Thanks to your father for his service and ultimate sacrifice. Good luck and I hope you achieve your dream future Marine.
My son is 14 and he is also joining the Marines. Keep your dreams going and we all appreciate your Father’s sacrifice for our nation. Thank you
God Bless your Father
I’m also in 8th grade and I completely agree with you.
I respect your father and his dedication for his duty, but I want to remind you when you join the military, you are not fighting for freedom, you are fighting for someone political agenda, which mostly about control on oil reserves. If someday you ended up in high position in military, I hope you still have that spirit to uphold freedom when you are commanded to invade some poor country for their natural resources, at that point I hope you can see the big picture and brave enough to stand for humanity and not blindly follow order.
I watch these short film to see the faces an to remember the young men and women who serve this country. I'm thankful for your service God rest thy soul's.
28:08 I love the admiration and respect from these guys for their fallen brother. RIP 🙏🏽
Being a Marine, that's the only thing I've ever been good at-- SGT Matt Abbate
I can totally relate. It was the only thing I was good at and did right in my life. SEMPER FI brother. Keep charging up the hill Devildog
What an Ironman.....and wonderful Soldier.....May YHVH GOD bless his family, as Sgt Abbate is already in Heaven......God blesses true Warriors, as He did David. I cannot wait to meet him, what a blessed guy he is.
@@toddarmbruster9712 Shit, same story here. Fellow 03xx SGT. Semper Fi Brothers. We Have The Watch
I think the warrior blood IS ONLY
best at this thing. Also , rule number one..
@@zac2399
May YHVH God bless our Marines; in 71' my brother, Dad and Uncle were all in Vietnam at the same time. I was a HS puke so was out to lunch:) You have my love and respect Marine. God bless you and your family.
That happy birthday reminded me of the time I was unexpectedly gone during my wife's birthday because they sent me somewhere at the last minute. Her only female "friend" we had in town at that time ditched their plans for dinner and a movie, and she was sitting all alone on her birthday, crying and lonely. I texted my buddy and told him what happened. Within an hour 8 of my buddies showed up to my house. They handed her a gas station chocolate chip muffin with a shitty candle on top, sang her happy birthday and took her out for hibachi. The best part is none of them even tried to fuck her, so I know they were all bros, because fake friends had tried that before. They just showed up to genuinely cheer her up. I love those guys. All of them were single Marines who probably had plans to go out chasing women on a Friday night, but they ditched it just because they were good people. I'm not going to lie, though. I stopped watching the documentary right after that because I know I can't handle the feels that would come. Maybe some day. That's pretty much all I needed to see.
American Pig-Dog wow they were keepers and your girlfriend too. She was probably horrified for the fact that you had to leave.
Good thing your friends we not Jodies
@@Lilliz91 man shut the fuck
@Sir-Lean Serve-Daily Nah man. I was into the drink and trying to make a joke. They're still my best friends to this day.
@@Lilliz91 I married her and put babies in her.
This will always be in my top 5 of GWOT documentaries. Just amazing. Semper Fi.
This was amazing. Thank you so much for your service and your sacrifices. You truly are the best of us. God bless you all and God bless the USA. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🖤🖤✊🏻
To every man and woman in the service. Past and present.
Your struggles, hardships, and achievements do not go unnoticed.
Thank you. Thank you so very much.
God bless all of you.
Yes, they've made the world a worse place to live.
@@thishandleistaken1011 how so? Can you substantiate your claims
Ian Bomblatus fuck off
This is the 3rd time in 2 weeks I have viewed this documentary. I am a Gulf War vet, and many thoughts and feelings flooded my mind. I miss the Jar Heads I served with.
8-19 update: I have no friends. I haven't tried. The ones that were my friends after I was discharged, are gone. In almost 30 years, I haven't been able to keep a continuous friend. My wife is from Iraq, and I think she sees what I mean. I am desperately tracking down anyone I served with. Some are dead. I would give everything in my life... everyone to relive just once the 5 years 10 months I served. Every minute. I am 57 yo. Life has been a let down after i rejoined people. I love my wife. But I trust those I served with... only them. I pray my son doesn't make the mistake I made. Semper Fi,
Cpl. Cookson, P.A.
USMC '87-92
Here we are 20 years later. I hope all you guys are doing well and living a good meaningful life that you so deserve. Respect to you all.
I am so grateful to all our men and women that put themselves in harms way for a greater purpose and protecting us! We who have never served probably cannot imagine what it’s like doing what they do!! Thank you for all your sacrifices and service!
De wars in Iraq and Afghanistan only created more terrorism.. learn about the industrial complex and understand its not about peace or defending the US
🤣😂😂😂😂
🤫Stephanie Page-Leskovansky 👈🤪
I was there with 3rd Battalion 7th Marines when we did the initial clearing of the Sangin area to build up the patrol bases you guys used and when you guys replaced us; I was on the patrol to get you guys used to the area. lot of fighting down there, and it was a warzone.
USMC I don't understand why they didn't mention 3/7.
Thank You
In a few months I’m enlisting my goal is to go mos 0321 recon
@@Chavylifts and get into another war like iraq and be used as a tool by the government
Synergy Alert you have a fortnite profile pic your not enlisted
My dad was a Medical Officer with y’all out there. He Even made a song called the Sangin Blues about it. The Boys of 3/5 are my heroes. Seeing y’all come home 12APR11 was the best birthday present I have ever gotten. You’re sacrifices and service will not be forgotten
Haha i always took my little Hoffner Shorty, music's a great moral booster.
Well isn't that cool how everything can just connect? Such a huge world and here I see someone who relates to the people in this video.
Upmost right respect for each and every one of these dudes we owe them so much
No amount of thanks can accurately express my gratitude to those of you who were willing to lay your lives down for the rest of us. I wish peace to all of you who have returned from the violence of combat. I greave with the families of those who did not and those who returned but couldn't leave the war behind.
This is real as fuck. I was the same way when I came home from Iraq. The transition is real and a struggle everyday. Stay strong brothers, Marines take care of each other for life. Semper Fi
Jay right im joining the Marines just started workin as a poolee but i can already feel the brotherhood every1 pushes eachother 2 do better i love it cant wait 2 earn the eagle globe and anchor n thank u 4 all u and ur brother have done for this country it is appreciated
The first thing my DI told me when I got my EGA was "you're a piece of shit" and "see you in hell boot". That was the most motivating feeling I ever got. Cheers. Semper yut! Opha Mae, smedley butler rah.
I know us Army Grunts (11B) give ya Marines shit but we ARE and ALWAYS will be brothers. Same fight/same enemy. Love ya bros and welcome home.
Chris Karvounis I had two friend who would always give shit to each other, there names were “Jason” and “Luke” Jason signed up for the army and luke for the marines. Luke once told jason the Army stood for “Aint ready to be a marine yet” I never laughed so hard but damn i miss my friends.
Their*
11c love brotha
Except army will always be big brother
@@Rockinruffhouser true. But little bro is leaner and meaner ;)
Coming back from a year or so later, this video has sprouted an entirely different meaning after enlisting, one that I would have never seen without it. Thank you for the video, and the legendary recounting of 3/5. May those Marines rest easy.
Thank you all for your service, and God bless you.