We should all pray that we might be this strong. This man was an exceptional man.

As a former Marine and combat veteran lots of men would of risked their lives to save their buddies you can never be closer than someone you have gone through combat with

His recon code-name in the military phonetic alphabet of Tango-Mike-Mike (TMM) was for That Mad Mexican. He gave some great speeches before passing, ever a proud American and soldier. He has highways, parks, an American Legion chapter, and even a U.S. Navy ship named after him (USNS Benavidez T-AKR-306).

Master Sargent Benavidez is a true Texan and American hero. He came up from less than nothing to become an example of how to be not just an American, Texan or a soldier but how to be a leader and a hero. I believe that all students in 7th grade Texas History in our public schools here in Texas learn about him.

How could anyone ever "unsubscribe" from this channel? They're the best! 100K in 12-15 days! 🙂

Audie L Murphy is one you should cover. Most decorated US soldier of World War 2. He was a hell of a soldier, and passed over by the Marine Corp and Paratroopers because he was too short. Great video.

When l was younger l had the opportunity to hear this man speak at a military function . It is an experience l will never forget

The things this soldier accomplished are almost beyond belief... A TRUE HERO!!

The dude is awesome and loved by Americans

I don't know if anyone will agree with me; it's ok... In my mind you two are heroes of a sort as well because you use your videos to teach and to help others remember, and you do it with respect and dignity... God Bless!!

The Americans and our best friends, the British, are countries filled with hero's. When you have freedom, you have something worth defending.

I saw an interview with this man some years ago and what a humble human being and super patriot. One of my very few close friends is a Vietnam Green Beret war vet that received every metal there is but for the C.M.O. which he certainly deserved. I read a summary of his actions, for which personally he doesn't speak of, and it brought me to tears. At 74 years old, he is still build like Rambo and is the most loving gentle humble human being you'd ever know. As he was training the Vietnamese troops against the Vietcong they came under attack during one of his many missions. Long story short, having been shot, he carried and pulled several of his men into choppers...then went back to guide US mortar fire to the enemy which landed only yards from his position. That story among many he doesn't talk about as you can imagine what being part of a "special strike force" unit entailed with loss of life but one story, is one he shares and hopes to have answered one day before he passes. As he and his crew were flying in a chopper over the delta at only a few yard above the water, under enemy fire, they could see a small child, a girl drowning. He said they needed to get her but they said they could not risk it being under fire as they were. As they flew near the girl in passing, he jumped out fully geared up with some 75lbs of gear as he said. The current and tide was very strong and he a very strong swimmer, he managed to grab the girl, put her on his back, as the chopper made it way to come around. Still, he began to drown with the gear weight, the child and the current. Just as he began to go under saving this little Vietnamese girl, the tip of his boot touched a rock which gave him enough time to catch his breath and make it to shore. He and his crew brought the child to safety and off they went to go once again into battle. He wonders to this day if the girl is still alive. I would to. There are so many unsung hero's like this, willing to risk their lives for people many would consider "expendable". I do hate war...as we all should, but I thank the stars for brave men and women like this, even in their humility, that keep folks like me and my family safe.

We know him and his history well in the green beret community. He was in 5th group, I was in 7th group through the 1980s. His legend lives on

There's a video of him telling his story up on KZfaq. You should go watch him tell it himself. It's really good

They made a Movie about the Soldier that didn't want to take a Weapon and was eventually allowed to be a Field-Medic who normaly have to carrry a Weapon aswell, he promised a significant other that he wouldn't. It's called ,,Hacksaw Ridge'' and I highly recommend it. Andrew Garfield is in it.

I remember this man's story very well. There were those that went way above and beyond the call of duty just out of sheer fortitude, strength and determination. It's amazing what a human can do who doesn't know the meaning of the word quit.

May God Bless the two of you for your appreciation of our Veteran Heroes no matter what country they are from.

There's a special place in heaven for souls like this🫡

Wow that's all I can say....respect 🙌

My Uncle was in Vietnam & to this day still suffers from PTSD. They spit on me in my Homeland was what they got when they came back, when none of them wanted to be there to begin with. Many were drafted & had no choice, my dad was! They are just as brave as the military forces are today.

I had the honor of meeting Master Sergeant Benavidez back in the early 1990's, a few years before his death. He had served with my brother-in-law Master Sergeant Herbert Patron in Vietnam and had been good friends with him and when I attended a Special Forces Convention in Las Vegas with Herbie I was introduced to him. Even in his 60's he was a ball of fire and gave an amazing speech about Duty, Honor and Country which left the crowd stunned and in tears. He is more of a hero than anyone could possibly imagine. If you want to look into another Medal of Honor recipient, check out Sergeant First Class Alwyn C Cashe, who received it posthumously this past year. He passed away in 2005 due to massive second and third degree burns over 75% of his body received when his Bradley Fighting vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device in Iraq. After he escaped the vehicle, 6 men were still trapped in the troop compartment. The vehicles fuel cell had ruptured and exploded and Sgt Cashe's uniform was soaked in fuel. Despite already being injured and soaked in fuel, he went back into the vehicle six times to bring out his boys. By the time he was done, his clothing had been burned off his body and he had suffered massive burns. But he refused to be treated until his men were. Eventually he had to be sedated for his own good. He was transferred first to Germany for further treatment and then on to Texas and the US Army's premier burn center, where he lingered until the injuries caused his death in November 2005. I am proud to say I was part of a Facebook group dedicated to getting his earlier award for bravery upgraded to the MOH and with help from so many people here in the US and from around the world, his wife Tamara was presented with the Medal in December of 2021 after a 16 year fight to get it done. He is also a true hero.

Awesome. I love this man’s heroism. I served in the US Army for 2 combat tours, never be as great as this man. 😊❤

I was a second lieutenant in the Marine corps and I would have been proud to serve with this man. He was a hell of a soldier that refused to give up until every man was either safe or going home to their families for a soldier's burial which they earned through serving America with pride. I lost 3 of my men in a heavy firefight in Afghanistan while on patrol in a village when we were ambushed by insurgents and a sniper 700 yards away in his nest. But this man has ballz of steel and nerves of a lion. I would have loved to meet him.

He’s the real Rambo

what an amazing man he was

That man really is a legend

Great video. Awesome shirt BTW Millie. Hopefully you guys make the jump across the pond for good one day.

These two have taught me so much about my own country! I love them!

You should definitely check out his speech when he did receive the medal of honor, it was amazing

Rambo had to have kept a photo of Roy Benavidez beside his bed.

From serving in the war in Vietnam, you live day by day with death tugging at your shoulder. It is a memory that will never go completely out of you head. It is like a permanent night mare.

Watched a video of him giving a speech. Such a great guy who loved his country.

I'm not crying you are.

I tell my friends about your channel. I hope that helps you. I love this story. I've seen it before and actually watched him giving speeches. Truly an American hero. ❤❤

This man lived breathed and loved, the Army.!! I mean, he grew up, made fun of by Mexicans and Indians. Basically became a paraplegic after Korean tour and again after his first Vietnam tour! And he put his body back into shape!! The greatest soldier ever. I met him back in early 90s, when I was in the 82nd. And another thing, after all he did that day, when I met him, I said to myself," this guy is small, like 5'6" and proly 160lbs back then- how... did he do all that?". Michael Pena, needs to produce,direct, and star in a movie, about him. I mean, he grew up, made fun of by Mexicans and Indians. Basically became a paraplegic after Korean tour and again after his first Vietnam tour! And he put his body back into shape!!!

While going to Nursing School I worked with spinal cord injury patients doing home care as a job. I worked with quadriplegic Vietnam vets with another friend in the nursing program and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I was just a teen when the war ended and it always horrified me the way returning soldiers were treated. Well I won't get into that. Loving your channel. 😎

He was The First Hispanic American and the last Vietnam Vet to Earn the Medal Of Honor. a true inspiration to Hispanics everywhere.

Love the rebranding as The Beesleys I was always subscribed so I didn’t really notice the change

I don't have the right words to truly explain my feelings. This true legend was part immigrant, part native American. Neither class were treated as humans back then. He made it as a Green Beret AFTER such a horrific injury, and did so much for the Nation that truly hazed him during his formative years. This shows that even the best of people in the worst of times can and should care for their brethren. I cannot even fathom going into a enemy-controlled zone, without the support of a ranged weapon like a rifle. I truly hope his legacy never wanes, and our future military members respect and look up to his example.

My Grandpa and Grandma both served in Vietnam. My Grandpa was an officer who would interrogate many Viet Kong Soldiers deciding if they were Viet Kong or a Vietnamese Villager Most of interrogations was delt with a Gun in his hand. My Grandma was Nurse mostly dealt with Burn victims.

Reading about him and his story when I was a kid was the reason why I joined the Army

As is very common in the service you always try to never leave dead behind if it is even remotely possible.

I am one of very few American service members who can say that I was a basic training instructor for people who had already gone to some form of basic training as I was an instructor for the Warrior transition course, which allowed other services to join the United States army. But not without our mandatory training program with which we saw much success and I have many memories of meeting. People who I would have never known existed, ranging from sub mariners to aircraft maintenance personnel to. Coast guard gunners and many other jobs within the united states military

Ive seen stories about this man before, his actions that day under near constant enemy fire while wounded multiple times by gunfire and bayonet and then some just leaves me speechless. I revere and respect anyone who goes into harms way for our and others freedom as so many repeatedly do, but more often than we know there are men like this who go so far above and beyond the call of duty while badly wounded under dire conditions its just beyond words how they can keep going let alone save so many lives. The words selfless and Hero defintely apply here along with many others. RIP Roy Benavidez

Amazing! What a true hero!

Thank you for showing this. I am an American, alive during the Vietnam War, and don't recall ever hearing this story. A true American hero.

you guys should react to some good ole american texas blues music. Texas Flood by Stevie Ray Vaughan live at El Mocambo

The one you did about the medic you were talking about actually has a great true story movie about it directed by clint eastwood called "Hacksaw Ridge". You both should definitely do a movie reaction to that, trust me it is a must watch!

I love this one. Mr Ballen does a good cover of this too. He goes into more detail and explains what that air strike did

Should listen to the speech he gave / story he told live back in 1991 when he received the medal of honor.

Thank you for reacting to this legend of a man. He is well known. I am an Army and Air Force veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. I love how much you honor the United States 🇺🇸.

You need to hear his MOH speech, as incredible as his story is, hearing him speak will elevate any and all respect you have for him.

This dude is the stuff of legends literally. My military buddies say you stop moving when your dead 😆 and he wasn't dead

Consider watching - The First Medal of Honor Ever Recorded, also on KZfaq. "..watch Chapman's stunning and heroic actions as he saves the lives of his entire SEAL team, and another 18 members of a quick-reaction force.."

Guy and gal, if you are looking for military videos, "Midway from the Japanese Perspective, part 1" by Montemayor is really something. Impressive to look at the battle through the bird's eye view of the Japanese commander.

Thanks for sharing!

There's a short tune that a Green Beret wrote many years ago. It's become called The Ballad Of The Green Beret. I don't know if you would get the same affect, but I get spine chills every time I hear it. The man that wrote it, ended up performing it many places, after his time in the military. But, this is the video I like the most. I hope you'll take time to watch it. It's yet another one of the patriotic songs that all Americans adore. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aOCSZraDtZ3daI0.html

Y’all are awesome man, really make my day better

Should check out his speech he gave. It's one of those videos that you won't realize how long it is because of how captivating it is. He is funny, humble, and real

This sounds like a 80's Chuck Norris movie :)

I met this gentleman and he was the most humble man I ever met.

Hi Guys....migrane day 2. I am going to watch later...have a great night..👋

I think I may have met this man. I was very young but I was stationed at Fort Bragg, 1988 to 92’. One Sunday morning I was on what’s called CQ (Charge of Quarters) and we got a call from battalion headquarters that a Vietnam war hero was on the base and that we should look out for him(that was rare). His name was well known at the time as a legend but no one had really met him. He walked up to the barracks, he was by himself and he very quiet, didn’t say much at all. The Sergeant in charge was in awe of him. The reason I think it’s the same guy is because unlike today there weren’t as many Hispanics in the military and I can only think of one Hispanic war hero from 82 Airborne during the Vietnam war.

What a hero! My dad is SF and I can attest tough SOB's! Lol...10th at Ft Devans where I was born!

I'm happy for your growing success. way to go!

This brave soldier was from the El Campo area here in Texas. He is regarded as a Texas Treasure and the major highway in the area where he is from is named for him.

During his initial jump in to save them, the helicopter couldn't drop lower than thirty feet or roughly 9 meters and when he jumped he broke both his legs. Just helps put all that in more perspective.

Good Lord was always with him and guided him to help his comrades ❤God bless you and your family Mr Roy 🙏

I been hoping y'all react to this one!!!

Gave me the chills

What an inspiring story !

The men who served in MAC-V SOG (Military Assistance Command Vietnam Studies and Observations Group), an elite unit tasked with covert missions into areas by law US troops were forbidden to go were the best of tbe absolute best. They had a 100% casualty rate. Every member who served on Spike (Long Range Reconnaissance) Teams from 1964 to 1972 was either Killed, Wounded or listed as Missing in Action. This man had served with SOG. Small six man recon teams, normally 2-3 American SF troops and a small number of south Vietnamese troops alone in Laos or Cambodia on secret missions without artillery or ground support in areas crawling with thousands of NVA or VC. They were a special breed of warrior and thank God for em

You guys are great .I hope all the best always to you both

Before I even start watching this video I know who this is about. His name was Master Sergeant Roy Benevidez. A real life Rambo. He was a very humble soldier. I learned of him when I became a member of The 82nd Airborne Division and when I became a team member at Camp Mackall. Tango mike mike thanks much. Green Berets are the same as British SAS

I love your videos and you're both very entertaining to watch

I wish there were no more wars, And that everyone could live In peace. It may only be a dream, But I still hope someday we can all live together in peace.

Beret. It's easy. It's Gig-en-hep-lenp-shot-lin-ter-ern. Can you tell I'm a bit of a smart arsekenterhoffer? Whenever I can lighten the mood I will give it my best. (clearly this one was not one of my best)

Ww2 veteran tells his story of the bastion beer run. Wanna of the greatest stories I've ever heard

I can't believe they haven't made a movie about this guy! Unfortunately he's not a traditional "white" soldier because that has to be a factor

The medic you r talking about was Desmond Doss portrayed in the movie " Hacksaw Ridge."

The medic that you were talking about they made a movie about him. It is called hacksaw ridge a brutal war movie but very good.

I like these over simplified videos. They don't skimp on the history and truth. I wish he had lived longer. 63 is not that old. My husband spent two tours in Vietnam. He made it home uninjured and stayed in the Air Force twenty years. He too died at 63.

How adorable is Millie in that t-shirt!?

A true hero 🇺🇸🙏🏻❤️.

The dichotomy of the human condition. You've got people who kick the bucket by tripping and falling and then there are people like Benavidez.

Loved this video

I ain't going to lie my heart is crying this makes me proud of being an American stories like this of true bravery, I hate that word being tossed around like and everyday saying like this person's brave for doing that and that's persons brave for doing this, this is true heroism and bravery.

That MAN IS THE TRUE RAMBO

There was a tribute to him in Forrest Gump with Tom Hanks. If you have not seen the movie…it’s awesome.

You guys should react to Roy Benavides Message to America

Thank you.

To be honest just about every action report that is made for someone to get The Medal Of Honor is incredible and unbelievable.

I think this is why we love and respect our flag the way we do. That flag represents our men and women who fight to keep our country free. As well as the freedom of other countries we fight for. Thanks for watching this. And have a great day!

And Desmond Doss. The movie Hacksaw Ridge was about him. There are other documentaries.

Are soilder's are cut from a different cloth.i had family in the military and I was denied because of medical conditions, and they are the same they where back then. Most respect for what they do for are freedom !!!

Interesting! Elders: we were taught as children how to hide and(blend in with natural surroundings) coup- stealth+hunting,live off the land and show no pain,run out to the mountains 13 miles away and back (marathon) My Uncle's would say..a bunch of little warriors all before the age of 13..playing! 😊(Physical training) My grandparents were warriors right off the plains (1830's-1880's):1900's-2023. *Indian Territory ( Oklahoma) Indian Nations*

I like your content. It's a nice break from so much heavy stuff going on now. Love going to your country. I find y'all friendly and I love all the history

Beesley, you were thinking of a terrific movie by the name of "Hacksaw Ridge" when you were talking about a medic who saved over 100 soldiers, many of whom had treated him terribly during Boot Camp. Also, you pronounced it correctly--beret = ber-A. He mispronounced his heritage as YACK-we; it's actually pronounced YACK-ee (Yaqui). Side note: the Yaqui are on a reservation just outside of Tucson, AZ. Based upon the picture I found on the google search, the dancers in the village that the guys helped in the '60s version of "The Magnificent 7" were dressed as Yaquis, and doing a tribal dance. Montagnards (MAHN-tahn-yards) are the hill people of Vietnam, and fierce fighters.

Knowing the story I actually chuckled at the "Doctors said he'd never walk again" part. I wouldn't bet he'll never walk again NOW and he's been dead for 25 years.

Ain't nobody gonna mess with Master Sgt Roy!