Combat Story (Ep 48): Ray McPadden | Ranger | Purple Heart | Valley of Death

Combat Story (Ep 48): Ray McPadden | Ranger | Purple Heart | Valley of Death | We March at Midnight

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Today we hear Part I of the Combat Story of Ray McPadden, a former Army Infantry Officer who survived four deployments that included leading troops in one of the most dangerous valleys of Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Division and as a Ground Force Commander in the Ranger Battalion.
Listeners really appreciate our interviews with Special Operators and it’s easy to see why. Many listeners have asked to hear a few more stores from the conventional side of the house. Today’s episode focuses entirely on the conventional side of Ray’s career and fighting that his Battalion Commander at the time promised would be harder than anything he would go on to do in the Rangers.
Ray’s experience in the Pech and Korangal Valleys will be eye opening to many who had no idea forces were fighting in this unforgiving terrain and in these isolated conditions. Many have seen Restrepo and the Hornet’s Nest and can appreciate just how difficult that fighting was. Ray and his men fought to build the positions and fortifications that would later become the backdrop of those movies and books.
We use Ray’s own fantastic book - We March at Midnight - as a guide to walk through the first half of his career and will pick up in part two with his time in the Special Ops community. I hope you enjoy this first of two Combat Stories and his fight in what was known as the “Valley of Death” as much as I did.
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Intro Song: Sport Rock from Audio Jungle
Show Notes
0:00 - Intro
1:11 - Guest introduction
2:03 - Interview begins
5:10 - Reenacting Sniper (the movie) as a kid
12:54 - Texas A&M and learning from NCOs for the first time
18:50 - “Actions not words” and leading by example
21:14 - Mood in the Army in 2004-2005 starting out
24:05 - A life in the mountains
25:12 - Donkey and mule training
35:43 - The real side of a military spouse - “They go to war with you”
39:30 - Afghanistan and the Pech Valley
42:00 - First Platoon Sergeant - “The key person” for new LTs
45:22 - Reality of Mountain Warfare
47:22 - Combat Story #1: First big fight
1:21:40 - Combat Story #2: The counterattack
1:27:37 - The Korongal (Korangal aka Korengal) Valley and Restrepo and Operation Red Wings environment (Korengal Valley videos and Restrepo videos • Video and • Firefight at Outpost R... and • Restrepo | National Ge... )
1:30:01 - Combat Story #3: Initial fight in the Valley
1:44:04 - “War is Freedom”
1:50:13 - Delivering some of the hardest news possible
1:54:29 - Combat Story #4: The Last Firefight - “War is horrible”
2:02:10 - Conventions vs Special Operations
2:03:25 - Listener Comments and Shout Outs

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@granite6196 2 жыл бұрын

Every American should have to listen to Combat Zone. Then maybe, just maybe, the respect for the country and gratitude would be higher. Thanks for all you do Ryan.

@michaelbryant8757 2 жыл бұрын

Every American should at least read 'The Good Soldiers' about 1st INF in the Iraq surge. It was an unvarnished account of how horrific modern war is.

@ajcook7777 2 жыл бұрын

What is Combat Zone?!

@quinndetemple8841 2 жыл бұрын

@@ajcook7777 that’s what I’m saying lmfao

@gar50172 2 жыл бұрын

Combat Story*

@DaleBernardoQueLio 2 жыл бұрын

Ray McPadden is the sort of Lieutenant I would hope for if I were in a firefight. After being shook to his core he came back to thinking about the fight, and remembering all his tactical leadership skills. Pure respect for you Sir.

@jacobeller 2 жыл бұрын

The quality of all these interviews is Impressive. Please keep them coming. I've listened to Every Single One as they are posted....it's That Good!

@sproutsisters5398 Жыл бұрын

Right? I listen to them all and there's alot of them and they're all more than an hour in length. Also there are minimal or no advertisements. Ryan probably would turn on Ads but youtubes guidelines won't allow it.

@SapperGentleman 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed hearing a more "Regular Joe" story in this first half. It's definitely easier for us Regular Joe's to relate to than the "operator" stuff (which is also fascinating, of course).

@jimloretta9474 2 жыл бұрын

As a Vietnam Veteran, these stories make me proud of being a veteran. For years, we were vilified and not welcomed when we returned home. I am so happy to hear these stories of patriotism. Thanks for all you do.

@sheilalarkin1291 2 жыл бұрын

Jim, there are many of us that support the Vietnam Vets. I refuse to let people forget and find it so strange that the young people today are unaware of your sacrifice. Regardless, you are not forgotten. Thank you for your service, and welcome home…….

@medicusofthedamned 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome home. Thank you for your service.

@frankcastle4435 Жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, welcome home Sir and God Bless you and all of our Vietnam Veterans. You will always be my heroes. My father was 25th ID in Vietnam 69 to 70

@jimloretta9474 Жыл бұрын

@@frankcastle4435 thank you

@terryvasquez7731 2 жыл бұрын

Great show Ryan, Ray is a great storyteller, fun to hear from the young officers

@cavscout62 2 жыл бұрын

As a 60 year old disabled vet (ambulatory) and a Texas Hill Country Boy, Ray ya done good!🤘🏼 Don’t let the fact that you allowed yourself to enter the flow and become a Savage because you were in a Savage place and destroying savages overwhelm or shame you. Ever. Sometimes as a Soldier who’s job is to prosecute war, (and I know this will sound corny to the uninitiated) you can Become War. As a Man who comes from a line of Men who have fought in every single conflict this Nation has ever fought to include twice removed Grandfather’s on both sides of the Civil War, you sometimes Must become War. You’re obviously an intelligent, moral and good Man, I would have been absolutely comfortable with you as my Lt.

@Centermass762 2 жыл бұрын

You're right about that. I'll say that "becoming war" is the easy part. Reversing that transformation when you return home is the hard part.

@sproutsisters5398 Жыл бұрын

Coming home and becoming a peaceful man is the hard part

@marksu5083 2 жыл бұрын

He said, like, like "like" like maybe a million times. Please. Otherwise, RF's questions so spot on and Mr. McPadden laudable storyteller. Canna wait for P2.

@Sum-dude 2 жыл бұрын

Conventional infantryman, Army and Marines, will never get the credit they deserve. There’s something beautiful and natural about the common man taking up arms for his country. Grunts will always be the main effort and the most unspoken.

@Lifechanging99999 2 жыл бұрын

I thought I wrote your comment. Semper Fi

@kevingnomen6092 2 жыл бұрын

Man Ray said some deep stuff. It’s crazy what being in that situation for that long does to you. It explains why 10th Mtn are some bad dudes though.

@stevenrhodes9639 2 жыл бұрын

Ryan you are a gem please keep it up

@drummerdummy 2 ай бұрын

Listen to this couple years back. Had to come and revisit as his amazing story still haunts me to this day

@sheilalarkin1291 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent interview. Thanks for acknowledging the spouses. I was married to two combat Vets upon their return from Vietnam. We did not know that war would come home with them and had no experience or tools on how to manage the “horrors” of it.

@LP3me 2 жыл бұрын

He’s getting into the war story and says “If I may, Ryan.” Yes, you are on combat story, this is what we want to hear lol. Another amazing interview. You have an awesome caliber of soldier in there interviews. I love that they are mostly from the spec ops community and mostly from post 9/11 conflicts. These stories don’t get heard enough. Thank you for helping share these stories with the world.

@tonymontanamalverde 3 ай бұрын

The Kunar province, the Pech and the Korengal valleys was war on another level. I remember getting dropped off on top of a mountain to set up a blocking position for the platoon clearing the village down below and experiencing the biggest firefight on top of this mountain.

@GATOR_MCLUSKY 3 ай бұрын

they replaced us we was there in 02 and 03 shit was real immediately

@KingAlobar21 2 жыл бұрын

"I feel like every time I throw the number out there, it get's a little bigger. Like any good war story..." Lolz 😆 He was probably one of the best leaders. Capable of having a sense of humor.

@benyoung552 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, BB gun fights were a huge part of my childhood… On the weekends, when one of us were stuck mowing the lawn, we’d get our camo gear on and sneak up through the side woods of the kid mowings house. Once in place, where he couldn’t see us at the orient line, we’d shoot him in the leg with the BB guns. Lol. They’d think they were getting stung by a wasp or something, but it was so funny cuz they couldn’t see us or hear us over the mower n had no choice except to keep mowing. Shoot ‘em at least 5 or 6 times 😂 Glad you reminded me of that.

@vaderrides6305 4 ай бұрын

My step dad and brother were army, I grew up in a military background as a brat. I never went into the services but I know a lot of people who served. Your podcast is the #1 thing I listen to while working. I drive for a trash company and the past two weeks I’ve done nothing but listen to these while driving. Thanks to all these people who have served! God bless America and the men and women who sacurficed their lives for our beautiful country!

@ericmitchell3326 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome look into platoon side! Can't wait to watch episode 2! So impressed everytime how you quietly command interviews! 5 stars man!!

@SethingtonIII 2 жыл бұрын

48:30 "Find these Fff- Find these people." He almost said "Find these fuckers and kill them." This brave man and his men did exactly that. God bless you all.

@TedArchbold-ih3tc Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this interview. This is real. The honest reflection and deep psychological insight of fighting in this particularly hazardous location of the war zone is unique. It reminds me of some of the stories from Vietnam near the DMZ. I admire your courage and integrity to own your mistakes as well as to recognize how you were transformed into a proficient and honourable leader of men. God bless you for your service.

@ggarr91 2 жыл бұрын

LETS GO AGGIE BRED WHOOP! -ALED TAMU ‘22 👍🏼

@chrisgoodayle4579 2 жыл бұрын

UK regular listener. As a UK veteran, the commonality between UK/US/Oz Veteran experiences (Pre, During and Post Service) always bowls me over. Awesome guests and tales. Thanks from your brothers over the pond

@Centermass762 2 жыл бұрын

At the core, we're all the same and our experiences are all similar. We share thoughts, emotions, and experiences with most every Soldier in all of history and all across the globe. By the way, I was never disappointed with any UK servicemember that I worked with in my time in the military. They were as good a Soldier as any.

@xvsj5833 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story, sacrifice, courage and service 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@OvelNick 2 жыл бұрын

Another amazing podcast! Just now getting the time to listen. IMHO...He is undoubtedly the type of man that you just know that you'd follow to and through the gates of hell because whatever the reason the juice will be worth the squeeze in one way or another. I love hearing the stories from officers like him. The feeling and almost need to go scorched earth and stop every beating heart of the that chunk of geography that is approaching with malicious intent is fascinating. Even more so when it's methodical.

@marcs990 Жыл бұрын

@Combat Story .One of your best interviews yet. I’m ex British army & could really relate to the first month of most tours. Amazing work & your interviewee laid it out honestly & understandably. Subbed & liked, Thanks.

@tatesones7755 2 жыл бұрын

Shrek and satterly and the music badass are awesome but I love this conventional stuff

@michaelbryant8757 2 жыл бұрын

This was an excellent interview, good to hear about conventional units in an incredibly tough combat zone.

@justinplaysguitar 2 жыл бұрын

We ripped these guys out when he was in the 10th mountain I was in the 173rd I fought in horrible conditions at outpost Bella Restrepo was based on battle company I was in chosen company. I’m on the first page of Sebastian jungars book war. We had 2 squads on our base only one could patrol at a time. My plt sgt was at our base and our 1st was at the other one. Shit was rough. Everyone in my company got shot on that deployment literally everyone and so many made the ultimate sacrifice 17 of them including out PL who was awesome

@GATOR_MCLUSKY 3 ай бұрын

they was our relief and we only had 30 guys and wore out trying hold down the ops run missions and support the oga, oda teams.

@hammstah9578 2 жыл бұрын

Messrs. Fugit and McPadden, we are so privileged to hear this American Sodier's articulate his story. Listening to Mr. McPadden, we are transported into his war zone, able to envision it the same way as so many of the Vietnam era movies we've watched, but in our modern times, our generation's war. McFadden enables us to nearly experience how emotional, epic, exciting, intellectual, physical, raw, riveting, tiring, visceral, and wearing intense battle really is. For my last segment of listening to Part 1, I was on the treadmill training for the AFSPECWAR PAST test -- Mr. McPadden, you helped me hit incredibly challenging numbers tonight. Warriors like you inspire aspiring future servicemembers.

@mylifeinthailand8751 2 жыл бұрын

When we were kids we gave our Mum a hard time, there were 3 of us brother fighting and arguing, my Dad was away on exercise or posted abroad with his Regiment 1st Battalion Irish Guards and Mum threatened to leave us many times, that got us in order. She enjoyed being an Army wife and we loved being Army brats

@Centermass762 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best episodes you've ever done. Ray was a fantastic guest and did a great job giving his thoughts and mindset on his deployments. Great job!

@rueridge7597 2 жыл бұрын

Another great interview and tease. Your content and interview skills are both constantly growing.

@russclewley6945 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. Look forward to part 2.

@luisarteaga6074 2 жыл бұрын

Thank y’all for your Service 💯

@MattDaymunFanClub 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for the content and incredible service

@stegr1103 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Superb channel.

@wizzardofpaws2420 2 жыл бұрын

I love these stories. Binge watching all week

@rupertvdb 2 жыл бұрын

Another amazing podcast. Thankyou oce again for telling such amazing, eyeopening stories.

@larrybell4599 2 жыл бұрын

Ray is a great American and a great soldier. We owe him an unmeasurable debt of gratitude.

@My-qo7us 2 жыл бұрын

Of all the episodes this one is the best. Seems like a Soldiers Soldier. Excellent

@roytrujillo4944 7 ай бұрын

I believe that survival instinct must take over and you become completely focused on just staying alive sir you have nothing to be sorry about thank you for your service it is greatly appreciated

@sagawi 2 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary testimony!

@jamesgriffin5663 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, amazing interview and amazing story. Please keep doing what your doing Ryan. This is making a huge difference for everyone. Ray, keep striving to be the best you can.

@DaleKallio-jk9wo 4 ай бұрын

When an enemy sees conviction he is affected, then persistence overcomes.

@mcrump7421 2 жыл бұрын

Great story Ray and thank you for your service. You are an exceptional leader and great story teller. I look forward to reading your book.

@toddprobasco9728 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview. Ray, than you for letting us into your thoughts while on deployment.

@peterpaul7932 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ryan for bringing Pat to us! After this great Interview, i HAD to buy the Audio Book on Audible today. And Bing-Listened it through in one Piece. Love every bit of it, im even more impressed of Pat's Path and Respect him, for bringing his "inner Biest" to Piece. Its not that easy, at least for me. Sometimes, it still breaks through and the Past overcomes my Being today. Thanks for sharing this and good Health to you and your Family Pat!

@Whitesp44 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job Ryan. You let him just go and tell his story. Well done I am definitely going to grab his book. And listen to part 2!

@jaydaniels1790 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your sevice 🇺🇸🌎😎

@yankbat8481 2 жыл бұрын

Ive listened to many of these. But this part one and two were the best!

@gregusmc2868 2 жыл бұрын

BB gun fights were a staple growing up along the river and woods all along the it. Head shots were OK since we wore shop-goggles (and I wasn’t allowed to pump my Crosman 760 Pumpmaster more than 4 pumps) I don’t know how we all came out of with our vision intact. My two uncles on my mom’s side were worse. This was in the early 1950s-my uncle Jim put a field point arrow right through his brother’s leg-just above the knee-with his longbow. They still love each other. (You’re dead on about the Marines being the red-headed stepchild of all the branches. We slept on Korean War era bunks in infantry School, and got all the hand me down weapons nobody else wanted. “Adapt and Overcome” was a way of life, not just a saying!

@umendra 2 жыл бұрын

I was born and raised in Kingsville.. Grew up waking up to the roar of the T-45 Goshawks flying over my house from NAS Kingsville.

@jonboy8639 2 жыл бұрын

Love these badass guys

@mc911 2 жыл бұрын

Damn Ryan, best episode ever. I've got so much respect for that guy. Definitely buying the book and can't wait to watch Part 2.

@sintare1504 Жыл бұрын

It is really something to hear this mountain man’s story.

@michaelgrainger3420 2 жыл бұрын

Love your story and sacrifice ray McFadden u have represented Americans great

@upperroomtoo Жыл бұрын

As an old cold war infantryman it was refreshing to hear that "stand to" paid off. 1:00

@mistergunpilot 2 жыл бұрын

Ray, I think I was one of the Apache pilots that supported you in the Korengal valley. I was there from February 2006 until January 2007. As great as you describe THAT valley it still doesn’t do it justice. I too wrote a book albeit from the perspective a an Apache pilot. I filmed a lot of my fights in that valley and made a film about it. My book is titled “South of Heaven: My Year in Afghanistan” and the film is titled “Above the Best” both are available on Amazon. Cheers

@KILOXSILENCER 2 жыл бұрын

Saw him on team house, im excited.

@michaelgrainger3420 2 жыл бұрын

Yea and his last guest was on team house before Ryan aired them and it's like almost same story I just like both podcast and hate that I just seen ray on team house

@KILOXSILENCER 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelgrainger3420 yes and no, on team house they have points there trying to hit every episode which i understand cause it's a live show, I feel we get more personal on this show due to Ryan letting everything flow naturally.

@av8tore71 Жыл бұрын

I was stationed at Drum for 3 years and never spent a winter there. In 93 with 511 MP CO I was deployed to Somalia then 94 Haiti came back then got orders for OCS since I had a law degree I got my commission and ended up at Stewart

@gusb5867 Жыл бұрын

I thought I cared most about the CIA paramilitary and tier 1 interviews but as a brand new butter bar this one resonated the most with me.

@michaelmcmanus5196 2 жыл бұрын

I view this podcast as living history. Ryan does a great job allowing the guests to just talk and not interject his own experiences. Maybe it’s those CIA interviewing skills paying off. Seriously, these interviews would be great to play in high school history and/or JROTC classes during a school year. 👍

@dylansalvo709 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I love these. I’d love to see Sean Rodgers on here. He just recently did a interview with black rifle coffee.

@AirborneAnt 9 ай бұрын

@59:46 Fm 7-8 Battle drill #1 is Platoon Attack… Battle Drill #2 is React to Contact… ;)

@shermrock345 4 ай бұрын

He is so right about being married and the other person having to be focused on what they are doing so they don't get killed. Imagine getting cheated on or start going through a divorce while you are deployed. Not having your head right in a war theater could get you killed. Its hard enough to stay 100 percent focused all the time anyway but in some jobs you are force to or something happens to you or someone else if you are not.

@ClintonCaraway 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to know where he trained in the Appalachian mountains. Back in mid 80s through the mid 90s all of the local fire and rescue guys use to camp every weekend in a area between Grandfather Mountain and Lenior N.C. called Rock House Creek. For about 5yrs straight guys from the Army came wandering into camp. They were treated to hotdogs, burgers and a lot of the best apple and peach brandy!! Those guys could hold their own with some legendary drinkers!!

@dROp-dsL 2 жыл бұрын

Getting the book NOW

@Thejudge4545 2 жыл бұрын

It is interesting how warfare still has that tribe/primal aspects even with all the modern equipment and tactics.

@thecalculator1000 Жыл бұрын

Me and my mates used to have BB gun fights, no holds barred, I remember dust popping up on the ground in front of me. Cool that this guy did the same.

@sproutsisters5398 Жыл бұрын

The odds of an RPG hitting that skinny little tree are insane

@josuetsang5042 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance you could interview a Medal of Honor recipient some day ? I'd love to hear that story

@rp4712 2 жыл бұрын

There’s a lot to ask from. Salvatore Giunta had fought in the Korengal Valley, and earned his MOH at an ambush there.

@CombatStory 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks both. I’m trying hard to get one on the show!

@skipmooney5732 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen this Lt on another Video blog. Also I listened to his book on audio. And all I can say is ,He’s the Real Deal. He gets into it numerous times with his regular Army Platoon. He also goes looking for it as he was hired to do. He’s the type of Leader you want with you in the shit. He’s describing his first real action, and being as truthful as you would want a young Officer to be, but don’t always get. Later,as his book he becomes a Seasoned Leader ( He’s not all talk). He gets into it a as a leader of Ranger Elements working with SMU & Seals units on future deployments that are seriously intense that he instigates.

@Centermass762 2 жыл бұрын

@@skipmooney5732 him admitting and discussing the mistakes he made early on in his career and on his deployments is very telling of his character and his competence as a leader.

@wadeboothe4397 2 жыл бұрын

The guys that walked in Shitbagistan fought two enemies. They fought the environment, and they fought an often invisible enemy. These guys were climbing mountains with over 100 pounds of kit on in knee deep snow while getting blasted with PKM's, RPG's, and IED's. That is hell on Earth. Airborne or LEG, Special This and Secret That, makes no difference, if you walked here you worked your ass off to just not fall to your death.

@GATOR_MCLUSKY 3 ай бұрын

was in the pech with 82nd in 02 and mountains broke us off . i tell people yaw got no idea these mfers can fight and smoke u on these mountains

@wadeboothe4397 2 ай бұрын

@@GATOR_MCLUSKY Dude they can run up a fucking wall.

@GATOR_MCLUSKY 2 ай бұрын

@@wadeboothe4397ask anyone on the internet its tjust farmers ya know lol, i tell em yeah you get the name mountain tigers for farming,

@JB-td9fz 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure why you wouldn't use every advantage possible, let alone when you're in rotation. Going 'guns only' seems utterly bizarre. Another great story though, looking forward to part 2🤙

@jaycobb1184 2 жыл бұрын

Because this guy is full of shit. I served 12 years in the rangers and other units and this guy is full of it and full of himself.

@nlee2492 2 жыл бұрын

Any chance of getting Pat Macnamara on your show? He is a badass, and MAYBE you could do a “round table” with him and Shrek?! That kind of show, would be (I’m going to use a word, that I’ve said, maybe 3 x ever) EPIC! Either way, thanks for the content… love the channel!

@nlee2492 2 жыл бұрын

They served together, so that would be a VERY interesting one! 😂

@GATOR_MCLUSKY 3 ай бұрын

u cant prep for the terrain it will break you off , the elevation was game changer,

@brendonallen490 2 жыл бұрын

I read in some book the Mujahideen perspective in their fight with the Russian troops. This Mujahideen leader was reflecting on how they always destroyed these Russian convoys. They would hit the 1st few & the last few vehicles but they would never maneuver on em, so they (the soviets) would get slaughtered. Awesome to hear that u brave Americans returned fire with aggression and survived. Straight STUDS. Also "psychological cover" made me crack up🤣.. thx to both of u👊now I'll read the book

@brandonsmith7406 7 ай бұрын

I understand

@chrisfield1095 2 жыл бұрын

Pink Floyd Laser Light Show in the Mountains of Afghanistan, I’d go to that! Lol

@justinplaysguitar 2 жыл бұрын

He’s absolutely right we heard they sucked we were the airborne and yes we got broken off. On the first patrol. Anyone would get broken off on their first patrol it takes like a month to get Acclimated

@gregusmc2868 2 жыл бұрын

BTW, the Marines ARE a department of the Navy-The Men’s Dept. (I’m kidding, my best friends are an Air Force guy and a Navy guy-the AF dude’s oldest brother.) I always knew Charlie’s brother was home when I’d hear-sometimes from way across High St-“The only GOOD Marine is a SUBMARINE!” (He served 4 years on a nuclear sub based in Hawaii)

@arthurkinnel9425 2 жыл бұрын

Ryan blinks his left eye more than his right, is this an after effect from having to use a monocle? I’d really appreciate an answer because it drives me a little nuts tbh.

@CombatStory 2 жыл бұрын

Arthur I’d like to blame it on the monocle but my wife is asking the same thing. I might try sunglasses next time.

@elianproductions5128 Жыл бұрын

1:02:19 he explains what an infantry officer’s job is

@michaelgrainger3420 2 жыл бұрын

I love your show Ryan fugit I watch Jocko,team house and combat story your my favorite podcast but only complaint I have is that the last 2 weeks your quest have been on team house previously before u aired ray McFadden and the last one I had they both cr on the house Friday night and you do Saturday morning just wanted inform u so it's just like I seen ray story already and hate that it's not your show I seen him on

@antidoteify 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but Ryan's take is different, it's nice to see two interviews of the same person by two different "podcastera", it adds nuances to what they tell us.

@michaelgrainger3420 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I totally agree Ryan has the best podcast and it does come from the best with Ryan

@docstockandbarrel 8 ай бұрын

👍🏻

@docstockandbarrel 8 ай бұрын

Oh, yeah, BB Gun fights growing up, brings back the memories lol, double load and and two pumps for the fun stuff!

@av8tore71 Жыл бұрын

Young officers who were never enlisted are privates with a rank especially the ones in a line unit

@Cool_boy258 2 жыл бұрын

Algo

@devilmonkey4095 2 жыл бұрын

When he said "get your jihad on" 🤣

@chrisculley3756 2 жыл бұрын

Jesus how different it was for you when you went to the 75th. So you had 43 dudes on your 1st mission that you're talking about and you said they had 4 PKMs support by fire. to your 2 machine guns.. Wow I'm sure you just loved the fire power we brought with the 75th.. Rangers lead the way..