The Soldier So Ruthless the US Was Afraid to Reward
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- The Vietnamese jungle air was thick with humidity and lingering gunsmoke. First Sergeant Bob Howard and his elite Hatchet Force special ops team were shaken up after a rough landing, their Huey helicopters greeted by a cacophonic chorus of North Vietnamese bullets that had left several casualties.
The unit began pressing on into the unknown, determined to complete their highly classified mission to find a missing Green Beret. But at the back of the line, Howard was still dealing with sporadic fire from the flanks. He dashed forward to inform the Lieutenant of the threat, but it was too late: they had walked straight into an ambush.
As the jungle erupted with a frenzied onslaught, a thunderous blast knocked Howard off his feet. Coming to in a clump on the ground, he tried to open his eyes, but all he could see was red. What’s more, his hands hurt like hell, and the AR-16 they’d been clutching was long gone.
Suddenly, the air was filled with gut-wrenching screams and a distressing burning smell. With his vision slowly returning, a chill ran down Howard’s spine as he realized what was happening. Working his way down the line of casualties was an enemy soldier wielding a flamethrower. And it looked like Howard was next…
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Howard was the Recon Company 1st Sgt when I served with them on Recon Team Wyoming at SOA (CCC) 5th SFGA at Kontum in 1969 which was a part of SOG. He was a hell of a soldier and I was privileged to have served with him.
Welcome home, Joseph.
Did you know a soldier named Sgt John Gorman? Demolitions
Welcome home, brother.
COL Bob Howard was my neighbor in San Antonio where he worked at the VA after retirement. On July 11th, 1999, his 60th birthday, I made the mistake of asking him what he wanted. "Aw, let's go to the post gym for a short workout". Hours later, after swimming, running, lifting, and hundreds of reps of calisthenics, I was smoked. He fought his later cancer the same way. Dying, he sat up in bed spit shining his jump boots for what he called "the big day".
@@MrTigre6 I've been disabled my whole life with a mitochondrial disorder so I can't metabolize oxygen fast enough to run. It kept me from being able to serve, so I am incredibly jealous of the physical capacity that specwar people are able to develop. I helped one of my Scouts prepare for the Pararescue pipeline, and it was amazing to see the kind of endurance they can summon.
What I would not trade to be able to be one of them for just a day in my life.
Met him while he was a VA rep in Korea. He conducted our monthly NCOPD and held every NCO’s attention in that room for an hour. Salt-of-the earth, humble and professional. I would have been proud to serve with that man.
I was fortunate enough to serve with and speak to Col Howard, an absolute legend!!
Thank you for your service, sir.
@@rwhanks You are very welcome, best time of my life.
You were indeed privileged to know this certified badass.
Thank you for your service!
l was the one flying the air strikes.....F-4 II Shoe🇺🇸
I had the honor of meeting and escorting him during his tour through Qatar.
Before we parted ways, he gave me his Global War on Terror, Medal Of Honor challenge coin with his name stamped on it.
I drove him around the area in a Stryker and talked about the vehicles systems and capabilities.
After watching this video, I had to go get the coin and just hold it for a moment out of sheer respect.
I'm honored 🎖 to have crossed paths with a true Hero who thought he was just an average Man.
I think you'll find that most CMH recipients believe they did nothing special, and accepted their metal in honor of all their buddies, especially those who never made it home....
@@PhilipFearwhat does thst have to do with the price of eggs?
Are you jealous or denying the story above?
Seems like Col Howard was proid enough to have his coin available to hand out
Seriously? What was his tour in Qatar? I didn’t know there was conflict going on there
After watching this video now I wanna hold it too 😂 wow you really knew some amazing men, and sir I don’t know if you were, if you were I just want to say welcome home, I love these stories of love of your fellow soldiers, with the goal of becoming one in one cohesive movement, I want you to know as a younger man that I have researched Vietnam specifically forever, and I was taught the importance of facing your fears to help the ones you love, my aunt grew up during ww2 and she was obsessed with history ww2 in particular and her favorite movie was tora tora, she really loved teaching me all the names of the planes, ships, and soldiers and I miss her so much and I think that’s why I find solace during my studies, I have to say I hate war, I don’t have a romantic idea about it and I’m just glad I’ve never had to smell it and the immense noise during battles, there would be nothing worse than hearing your fellow soldiers bleeding out crying for there mothers, it gives me chills just thinking about it, and I’ll tell you this when I was dying I was calling for my mother also and I don’t care what anyone thinks there is nothing shameful about that, who ever is reading this comment you will call for the ones you love also, it’s a very sad, scary and desperate to be in those situations, I hope everyone is having a great night and I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and happy
@@Spiritofaconure dunno if you're joking or not lol. Tour as in tourist....sounds like it was more fun than his Vietnam 'tour' ha
I knew him when he was Major Howard, OIC, Officer in Charge of Camp McCall and Special Forces Qualification Course Phase One in 1984. He addressed our formation when we arrived. Otherwise I only saw him come and go from his office. You wouldn't go to his office unless you quit or were terminated from training so I never went inside. They said he had a bronzed entrenching tool on the wall behind his desk. They said he had used it to defeat multiple enemies when he didn't have any other weapon during the battle that earned him the Medal of Honor. But I don't really know. He was certainly a great man and deserving of honor.
I went through the Mountain Ranger Phase in 1977. Col Howard was the OIC in Dahlonaga, Ga. We were in awe and petrified of this Bad Ass! RIP, sir.
Mt Yona
He was in my Ranger Class in 1973 as a Major. Never met him but in awe of the stories.
These are the men to be honored not draft dodgers. Thank you vet's
but yes, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is a way better honor...
@@tysiscoestop with CNN propaganda. You know what he meant. Best choice of words? No. True? Yes.
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According to John Plaster;
Bob Howard was a Supply Sargent, he would Strap hang(volunteer) on the Recon and hatchet force missions. He would return from these missions and go to the supply office and order supplies while his fellow SOG men would go to the bar.
Nick Brokhausen recalled that when he was on a mission, Brokhausen was knocked out, when he came to he was disoriented. The only peace he had in the moment was knowing that Bob Howard was there.
The man was a momentum changer!
I can’t get enough of his stories. Even if I’ve heard most of them.
The Man is A Legend!
First time I read Bob Howard's story was about 6 or 7 years ago. My first thought was it was embellished, but after looking into him, I realized his story was the stuff of legends. Bob Howard was in that small select group of quiet, unassuming men who are warriors through and through.
He was and still is a legend in SF. Never met him but was trained and served with fellow SF soldiers who knew him. Great American.
This country owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to all those who served and continue to serve. MAKE WAR NO MORE.
When ordinary men do extraordinary things they are rightly decorated for there heroism .
Honour & Respect . Lest we forget .
Wouldn’t that be something? What would the politicians do for entertainment?
Trained by him TWICE Ranger and SFOC .... Got hurt on a jump he growled "I don't see blood or bone -- yer OK son"
You mean SFQC?
@@ninjastriker6761 In 81 it was SFOC for officers as I recall -- that was over 40 years ago
Go back your training isn't not finished yet.
@@crazydocphoenix9436stick to playing video games with your cringy ass plague doctor profile pic bud.
Had to be stretchered off DZ.
He was a complete soldier, a legend in Special Forces. As a SF trainee, one day he came out to our Phase 1 class and lead us a crazy ruck march, WHAT A FORCE, had all of us screaming and running in place, etc.; through the training way off scheduled :), but we loved this man. One of the Officers in my class went on to be the 5th GP CMD during 9/11 and took the Leagion to war.
DOL Brother.
I almost want to return my 7 Medals, just watching this guy work.
Canada 🇨🇦 Army Veteran.
Canada is skinny with rewarding medals, well done yous'.
You did your country proud and deserve what you received. You stand alongside a long line of servicemen, who dedicated their lives to their country. Be proud, soldier.
Rob F_______?
AR16... ya mean "Big Black Scary" gun!? Lol
AR16? As a guy the AR16 was a 7.62/51 rifle made by Armalite after the M16/AR15 . I don’t think they used them in Vietnam. They were made for mostly export to other countries…. You’d think as many war videos this guy makes he would have gotten this right….. maybe it’s an honest mistake and not venture signaling ?!?!?!
*AR10
No, he meant M-16. lol
No armor lite made an ar16 he ment that
The AR15 came after the AR10.
Nothing but RESPECT!!
👍👍
One of the best Soldiers in the Vietnam war.
Oh all time!!
Reading through all the comments of nothing but praise...I salute all of you.
The enemy couldn’t touch him, cancer got him. So sad what a warrior.
Do you recall what type of cancer he had? Thanks!
Probably from agent Orange
@@geraldwest3428pancreatic
@@geraldwest3428 , official diagnosis was pancreatic cancer.
This has to be the best soldier I’ve ever heard of! An extraordinary man!!!
You should check out Dan Daley. He was a marine, and one of two men who got the Medal of Honor twice, and was nominated for a third, that he should have gotten, but some bitch politicians said no, and actually changed the law so no one could ever get it more than once. Unbelievable pieces of dog crap, and I apologize to dog crap for insulting it.
To hell with the medals! This man was the makeup of Audie Murphy, Dan Daly, and Sgt. York; a God of War, not afraid to die, but had a stronger will to live!
Hand salute, take a knee, and look at a warrior!!
10:17 “AR-16”? Well done. M16!
yeah that confused me wtf AR16??? I tried looking it up. and I'm like wut???
I caught it too. My guess is CAR-15 and M16 got mixed up in the transcript. By late 1968, the XM177E2 would have been available for MACV-SOG and Green Berets. John Plaster has referred to that carbine by the still popular "CAR-15" in his books, regardless of the official GI designation.
@@justme_gb CAR 15 is what a lot of the SF guys used. Just a shortened barrel M16. Won't shoot as far with the same accuracy but good enough for closer battles which is the majority of the time in jungle
When Armor Lite first submitted their AR-15 to the the American Military it was a bare bones select fire weapon.....
It's only after the first percurment and distribution did the weapon receive It's ARMY designation of M-16....
When Colt Firearms put a Semiautomatic civilian version on the commercial market did it revise the name "AR-15 " as a sales moniker for the civilian rifle....
This is also where the Leftist DemocRATs are able to confuse those people without firsthand knowledge of Firearms into their claim that the AR-15 is a military weapon of war....
When the armed forces first equipped units with AR-15's to test in combat conditions they were identified by their Armor-Lite designation of AR-15....
After the trial run and the military wanted to start issuing the weapon (with curtain changes demanded by JFK's dream team in his Cabinet headed by Robert McNamara) the AR-15 was given the military designation of M-16 to identify in the system as....
So the AR-15 that the military adopted was the select fire rifle that Armor Lite submitted for testing and was later (after adoption) designated M-16....
The Colt AR-15 was never tested nor adopted by the American Military in any way, at any time.....
Beat me to it! He also says it at 0:51. Lol...
absolute warrior
MAJ Howard greeted us at the auditorium at the USAJFKSWCS with a very spooky back lit talk. June, 1983. 20 years later, in the Pentagon, there were portraits of MOH recipients. His portrait was a photo with the US Army seal projected over his face. I’m sure that picture is out there somewhere. DOL!
Meanwhile, some 'Kirby' is complaining loudly at Starbucks because they got his wifes' coffee order wrong...
You got that right. Everyone should spend about 3 years in military service before they have the right to complain about anything.
GREEN JACKET From the UK TOTALLY AMAZING. TRUE GRIT. RIP YOUR A HERO IN MANY EYES and HEARTS A TRUE INSPIRATION .
0:50 "AR-16" LOL
Look it up. AR-16 was a limited version of the AR platform!!!
@@gordonwybo898 "look it up" doesn't work when you're out of context. He meant m-16 and you should know that
Lol. I noticed that too.
As for the other guy who commented. It was a very limited run for the AR-16 because nato was going through ammo standardization. No one wanted a 7.62 rifle when they were trying to use 5.56 across the majority of platforms. If they wanted to use 7.62, the FN FAL was the go-to. It was already battle proven and widely available.
@@rogerscurlock2927 it was a mistake he didnt mean ar-16 it was a m-16 fail. i have even some old FN FALs and AR-10 examples, the stoner ones thankfully. god bless them.
@@ProfessorBidoof yeah, I know it was a mistake in the video. It still made me laugh a little.
I'd love to have a stoner made ar-10. Every time I've seen one for sale, it was an astronomical price.
You should make a video about the longest serving Ranger in Vietnam. CSM Patrick Tadina served in Vietnam with the 173rd AB, LRRP, 74th Infantry Detachment Long Range Patrol, and Company N (Ranger), 75th Infantry. For over 5 years, between 1965 and 1970, he led long-range reconnaissance patrols deep into enemy territory - often dressed in black pajamas and sandals, and carrying an AK-47. His small stature and dark complexion helped him pass for a Viet Cong soldier on patrols in the Central Highlands. Even though he was a leader, Tadina always took point position in his team. Because of his appearance, he would brazenly walk up to within a few feet of the enemy, open fire, then hastily retreat, leading the surviving enemy pursuers directly into an ambush, previously set up by his team. A native of Hawaii, Tadina also served in the Dominican Republic, Grenada, and Iraq. During his 30-year US Army career, Tadina was cited for valor (2 Silver Stars), 10 Bronze Stars (7 with V Device), 4 Army Commendation Medals (2 with V Device) and three Purple Hearts.
I’m from Connecticut, growing up here in New England if you’re just a working class guy we have a reputation for being tough, dealing with the changing weather, etc, my Dads army infantry heavy weapons, but those country boys from the south, growing up the way they did, I have tremendous respect for them. I’m a outdoors guy myself. So I believe these guys had a big advantage being so good with a gun and in the woods before they even got to the military, My Dad allways talked about how good the soldiers from the south were in his unit, he just simply said they were like made for this, my dad was a excellent shot and so am I we both have better then average vision which helps and very steady hands, but he constantly said those guys from the south just shoot on a different level, and they had a lot of friendly competition, and my Dad allways said If I grew up shooting from a young age like them I could beat them, i guess he’s just trying to save face
You're right, growing up in South Mississippi I learned firearms safety at a very young age. Then I learned how to shoot and how to hunt, I would grab my rifle or shotgun and go hunting alone at 8 years old. It didn't hurt that my father was a SEAR instructor in the beginning of the Vietnam War and we spent summers at our camp on the Pearl River. My childhood was an education of tracking, trapping, skinning, and cleaning every critter in MS including a 14' 1000lb alligator. Ive won many shooting competitions and shot expert on the M-16 on my first attempt at the Camp Shelby shooting range.
Remember, those Southern kids did a lot of hunting. The skills they learned hunting small game and some big game, like White-Tailed Deer, gave them an edge in the Kind of warfare that was Vietnam.
I know that it has been said that the best and most fearsome soldiers are from places like Kentucky (where I am from), Tennessee, Georgia, N. and S. Carolina and other similar places. However in my platoon we also had guys from Brooklyn, Chicago and even two guys from L.A., who we called Hollywood and Surfer Dude, all that must have received inspiration from us Southern boys cause the were tough as nails and we were lucky to have them with us. Brothers till the end.
I do NOT understand the reluctance t😢give this man a twice deserved MOH!!! I understand his missions were both secret but I know even the CIA gives their version of the medal totally in secret because all their missions are secret. And for the citation, just describing what he di😢wouldn’t have given away his mission. That man deserves THREE MOH, he is every bit as brave as Chesty Puller was!
AR NEVER never meant assault/ automatic rifle!
It's ArmaLite rifle.
Assault is what a soldier does
I AM THE WEAPON!
The rifle is my tool!
The M-16 IS however an Assault Rifle.....one of the FEW times the term has been used CORRECTLY.
Civilian world doesn't really know that, thanks for pointing it out here. There's alot the civilian population does not know or appreciate regarding the 2nd amendment nor the history of our Country and our Ancestors.
@@jeffhutchins7048 POG! IN THE NAME OF JESUS I REBUKE THEE! GET BEHIND ME SATAN!.. You make me wanna vomit! Your syntax has no logic!
@@jeffhutchins7048 🤦♂️
@@PANTHEON71Look up the definition of Assault Rifle, the M-16 is an Assault Rifle. As is a real AK-47 etc.
Mid-range caliber, light weight, full-auto/select fire rifle .
He sounds like what 80s action movies were based on.
Seems like a true story....sounded very realistic. It seems like Bob Howard through his determination, skill, and bravery had several major successes in the battlefield, which destroyed enemies and saved the lives of some of his fellow soldiers.
He’s the living embodiment of a Call of Duty protagonist lol, what an absolute hero
MOH winner Col Howard is a true SF legend. DOL/RLTW.
Legend. The man was born with balls of stainless steel.
Stainless hell. Titanium more like
What an outstanding soldier!
What an HONOR it would've been to meet that man!!!!! What an INCREDIBLE story and what courage . RIP good Sir!!
It's an M-16, not an AR-16.
Yes, because” it has the thing that goes up.”
Look it up. AR-16 was a limited version of the AR platform!!!
Had not heard of this man, he was before my time in SF but he seems like one hell of an Operator and soldier.
What a unbelievably Brave Man. I wonder if there isn't enough information. To make a more detailed episode. Mick London
Warrior, RIP Sir.
Maj. Howard was a trip. Every TAC at SWC secretly wanted him.
Those crashing helicopters - I haven't seen much Vietnam footage catching that terrible moment.
Look into a guy named Wicker. He did 10 tours in Vietnam as a Green Beret. He's quite a legend of a dude.
Amazing story about a true hero. RIP Sir.
Col. Bob God Bless you 🙏🏽 and thank you for your bravery and service!:
God bless this man! He is a true hero!
god is imaginary
I have the utmost respect for ALL the men who didn't get the recognition due them, for whatever reason, and this gallant leader of men is one of them. Although he did get the highest award our nation "bestows" upon these heroes, many other men did deeds above and beyond the call of duty. Many didn't survive their tour. Some survived physically, but died in truth before they left. Others, couldn't adjust to life back in the world after spending a year trying to make one more sunset, one more sun rise.... only to take their own lives once back safe in the States. We STILL have 22 Veterans a day checking themselves out of this realm. I'm sure I'm not the only one watching this who has lost friends who also served, some taking more than than themselves out at the time they go.
Excellent tribute thank you
🏆🙏😊🎖️
Thank you for sharing this
I remember this man. When I was a young teenager He spoke at our church that was Pastored by hus friend Col. Thieme at a conference. He was a legend.
What a surprise - another great video!! Thanks for sharing!
This man sounds like a straight menace to the North Vietnamese
Stop saying AR 16
I heard that and thought, tell me you nothing about firearms without telling me. It is an M-16 there is no such thing as an AR-16!!!
@@PeteMitchell-kt2xfBut you would be wrong
@gregjokonis1776 There was never an AR-16 produced for production. It never made it past prototype satge. Want to know why? Because it didn't function properly. Hence there has NEVER been an AR-16.
@@PeteMitchell-kt2xf Never mass produced, correct. But you said there was no such thing. Which is incorrect, while it didn’t attract any customers, it did exist.
Those AR-16s are no joke.
The real life John Rambo
Hell yeah. Rambo with his M60. I think Bob Howards weapon would be the Gau -8 from an A-10 Thunderbolt
God Bless Howard. An American Bad Ass
Can u do a video of MacVSog veterans (Henry dick Thompson )and John striker Meyer they both have incredible story’s
the story about the NVA soldier with the flamethrower was truly incredible⚛😀
That “ AR-16” is nice homie, lol they only gave those to the Army in Nam, lol
We should show war videos to every generation so they can understand what the reality of the situation is.
Best comment ever 👏👏
What a freakin legend. Amazing story
uhhhh.. one question..just totally amazed they didn’t send an assassin..after him ..some of the stories I read in pacific stares & stripes..blew my mind “one man “killin machine😎🇺🇸🦅
bob howard was sfc who got promoted to captain battle field promtion
A real life G I Joe. Sheesh.
The AR-16? Gotta get me one of them.
Came here to mention that as well. AR-16 is one better than the 15
Yeah I was literally like wtf😂
I was thinking exactly the same thing!
it has the shoulder thing that goes up
I want one. The original wood looked slick
True badass!
Wats an ar16. I have heard of ar18 grom that time and m16 and car15 might be a couple more im missing of m14 m60 m47 umm wat else they use in Vietnam. Aww m2, o the stoner rifle also bybthe navy cant forget that one. Please anyone know what an ar16 is?
AR-16 is an error. Colt sent a lot of AR-15 (the original moniker) variants to Vietnam:
M16
XM177
XM177E1
XM177E2
GAU-5/A
XM16E1
M16A1
@@justme_gb I know I wad trolling for fun
The AR-16 was a variant that Stoner was working on to be a less expensive version of the AR-10. It had dual recoil springs, stamped receiver, a side charging handle, wooden furniture, and a folding stock. The upper could be changed out to fire 7.62x39 or 9x19. Unfortunately there were only 4 prototypes made.
Sounds like Howerd was a machine. 💪
What a legend. Real hero.
Heck of a soldier
God bless this wonderful man for his services to this country! You are gone. Colonel Howard, but you are never forgotten. You're heroics are legendary! With that being said, where could I get a hold of one of these AR-16s? Rest in peace to all those heroes. And God bless to all those who have served and are still serving our great country!
Met Colonel Howard at the VA in San Antonio, nice guy.
So funny, you use a lot of footage of Aussie soldiers no doubt from Vietnam. Great to see my compatriots in battle.
File footage has been used often because MACV-SOG didn't take photos or film themselves. For the obvious reasons.
One great soldier. I got to meet him at the Vietnam War Memorial dedication in 1982.
I worked with a soldier he greatly respected MSG Jerry M. Shriver .
Assault rifle? You mean service weapon.
Col Howard’s son joined the Army.
Just a note to the narrator: The weapon was not then or now an "AR-16", it is called by the Military an "M-16". The civilian version is still referred to as an "AR-15". It's an excellect weapon to have and is the most popular weapon in the USA. Great video and excellent narrating. Thanks. Additionally my Favorite is the AR-10 for it range and caliber. The 308 / 7.62 X 51 is like firing a canon when all the other weapons being fired at the range are the AR-15. My AR-15 is the more compact version and during the Vietnam War was called "The CAR-15" and was a favorite among recon teams for it light weight and compact profile.
There are always "special" soldiers in every war America has been involved in. We still need "them" and every brave soldier who serves. God Bless them all. All who would dismiss their guts and valor can go to hell.
We had M16 A1 with full auto and 3 round burst and single shot semiauto. In 1970 ish.
Look it up. AR-16 was a limited version of the AR platform!!!
bill was such an awesome bloke. not many people know that despite his fearsome reputation, in real life he was never more at home than when sat in his rocker by the open fire while crocheting a nice colourful quilt 🙂 awesome guy!
My first Unit after Basic, we did have an E7 and SGM who were Vietnam Vets. Later at Ft Bragg, I was lucky to see a lot of SF, many higher ranking NCO's with the 5th and the 7th groups who were Vietnam Vets. I was 19D and felt lucky just to be with the 82nd and on the same base as those I grew up admiring, as a child. I Didn't get to apply for the SF Q Course, got distracted by marriage and child birth. Best time of my life back then.
Thanks bob
Respect...
I have a brother in law that spent three tours in country. Came back as a Major and was demoted during the rift. Made a lot of jumps and was a member of the Golden Knights.
Truly an incredible Man 🫡
Instead of pronouns, THIS is what should be taught in schools.
they probably made Rambo about this guy
I wouldn't call him " ruthless " . Those were all mercy-killings compared to what he could have done.
Kudos on pronouncing Opelika correctly. It is my hometown as well. But FYI the gun was a M16A1 during Vietnam. Not a AR16...
I noticed the "AR-16" blunder as well.
RESPECT
Thank you to this brave man for his service
Big fan of the AR16, it was the 16th general of the Assault Rifle, that’s how it earned its name and proved to be the fastest and most powerful automatic rifle ever produced.
Dude had the SR71 kill streak throughout his service
Incredible!
BULLETS don't explode in magazines.
CARTRIDGES can burst in magazines.
It DEFINITELY wouldn't "throw you through the air."
They could turn this into such an awesome movie 🎥 it’s absolutely crazy story !!!! Awesome!!!!
Wow! What a soldier.
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL 😮ABSOLUTELY BADASS 🇺🇸 AMERICAN 🇺🇸 AND GOD BLESS YOU AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND 🙏 THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND KEEP UP THE GOOD FIGHT 👍 ☺️ 👍 USA 😊 🇺🇸 🌎 🇺🇲 🇺🇸 🌎 🇺🇲 👍 🇺🇸 💪