DEVGRU | SEAL Teams 1 & 2 | Contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan | Tier One Tactical

DEVGRU | SEAL Teams 1 & 2 | Contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan | Tier One Tactical | Chris White

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11 ай бұрын

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Today we hear the Combat Story of former Navy SEAL and Naval Special Warfare Development Group (or DEVGRU) operator Chris White. Chris spent two decades in the Teams pre-9/11 and was in the first wave of contractors fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq with Blackwater and similar companies early in the war.
Chris hasn’t shared his story previously and did so, in part, to set the record straight on the experience of contractors in the post-9/11 era who had often been painted in a particularly negative way by the media.
Chris now operates Tier One Tactical where he delivers expert training to people, particularly those in law enforcement, in shooting and tactical engagements.
I hope you enjoy this wide ranging and insightful look at Chris’ experiences in both the elite levels of the Navy’s Special Operations community and his experience as a contractor in some incredibly challenging fighting, as much as I did.
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Show Notes:
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Guest Introduction (Chris White)
01:45 - Interview begins
02:14 - Learnings from battles
10:00 - Fight, Flight, or Freeze
15:37 - UDT days
18:13 - Childhood and path to the Military
21:24 - DeleteME
22:29 - Deliniation between Navy and Teams
26:53 - Deciding to join the Military
29:43 - Being molded by the Military
32:03 - Friends at BUDS
36:29 - Route to DEVGRU
41:23 - Callsign White Boy
43:15 - Rocket Money
44:08 - Chris's strengths
47:43 - Chris's weaknesses
49:27 - Army Navy game
55:29 - Honor of the Fu-manchu
53:34 - Future after 20 years
01:03:53 - Hello Fresh
01:05:11 - Being in Bahrain during 9/11
01:07:08 - First mission after 9/11
01:15:29 - A hairy situation
01:30:28 - Transition to Blackwater
01:45:08 - Upside of being a Contractor
02:24:13 - Sentimental Items
02:25:33 - Do it all again
02:26:13 - Final comments
02:27:41 - Listeners comments and shout outs

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@CountryDocMD 11 ай бұрын

Best line ever.... " 'Cause once you start getting shot at .... Really, all you have.. you have the brain power of a fucking lizard. That's it."

@travelingfrogman 11 ай бұрын

Chris is absolutely awesome! I served with him at SEAL Team 1 and later during my contractor years as Anti-Piracy Operator on numerous vessel's.

@Anonymous18817 11 ай бұрын

I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. I know five other women that are training for BUD/S, one of them is in BUD/S Prep right now. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? How does the SEAL community feel about women joining them? Do you think women should be allowed to become Navy SEALs? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. Women have smaller and thinner bones than men.

@IMABEAST191 11 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817🤖

@NotOnDrugs 11 ай бұрын

@TravelingFrogman - where do I begin to search for employment as an APO or anything of the sort? I've got 15 years on the ocean, in the North Atlantic as an Atlantic Sea Scallop fishing vessel Captain.

@JrsWorld583 10 ай бұрын

He'll yea TG !!!

@Rynyn 9 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817 Best of luck to you!

@Brondynasty 11 ай бұрын

“I have a relationship with God, and when this is over you and I are gonna be friends.” “I fking doubt it.” 😂😂 what a legend

@user-nw2si7hu3u 11 ай бұрын

Yeah that killed me inusually listen to everything on KZfaq at 2x but I slowed it down after that line because I wanted to hear everything this guy says and soak it in lol ❤

@Anonymous18817 11 ай бұрын

@user-nw2si7hu3u 11 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817 the only way any female can make it into any program like NSW or even marines are by vastly lowering the physical standards to the point it’s dangerous to have them serving in units as they can’t carry the weight or last in a combat environment long enough it’s just a fact of biology not moral failure. Women are just not made the same way and these units all require an elevated level of physical strength and endurance evem most males can’t meet naturally, that’s why there’s so much rampant drug use, steroid use, hormone and other illicit stuff going on. Not to mention issues w hard drugs once in service. And all the sleeping pills, alchohol, etc it’s a mess. I’m sure they have lower standards for female entrants but it’s a lifetime of degradation and Ill health before you even get into combat damage. Good luck .

@DGillian6406 10 ай бұрын

@@user-nw2si7hu3uI guess you never watched G.I. Jane 🤣

@user-nw2si7hu3u 10 ай бұрын

@@DGillian6406 can’t say I I have lol 😂 nor that I would

@benyoung552 11 ай бұрын

Definitely need to do a part 2… This dude is awesome! One of your better interviews…

@stevenkampmann9680 9 ай бұрын

No doubt one of the most real down to earth SF dudes on the planet! Thanks for sharing WB I was glued to my seat!

@market1517 11 ай бұрын

we need more on Bosnia..i dont know enough on it

@jaypee389 11 ай бұрын

Kosovo is one GRU drive-by away from erupting Southern Europe. 2 fronts.

@teddy.d174 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for another captivating interview Ryan, as well as Chris. I’m a retired firefighter who worked with a ten year team guy, for most of my career. After telling him I watched this episode, he said that Whiteboy taught diving for his teams in the 90’s. He had nothing but glowing things to say about him. Well done, gentlemen.

@Anonymous18817 11 ай бұрын

@Northstar-Media 11 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817Become a pole dancer 🤣🤣

@DGillian6406 10 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817 reach out to Jake Zweig. He offers great advice!

@teddy.d174 10 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817 All I’ll write is that you have a very long, hard road ahead of you. Operators don’t want women doing their jobs and it’ll take a long time for you to be accepted, if ever. It was the same way in the fire service for many years and depending on where you work, it’s still the same. Train hard, work hard and the rest will take care of itself, eventually.

@theshittybowman 7 ай бұрын

Chris looks the same way as he did in 2004 when he trained our Non-Compliant VBSS team in the ship I was on. At the end of the training. I’m 21-22 years old at the time, as we finish the 7-week training course, I said I appreciated the training and so forth… Chris replies, “Well, unfortunately one of you guys will be shot up before the Navy takes this training seriously.” 😮 It was a great experience!

@randyunderwood4996 11 ай бұрын

Glad this came off well. If you guys want more of his stories, and if you liked this you will, leave comments. He is stubborn SOB because doesn't want to be just another guy puffing his chest out. I made him a youtube channel, but I alone cant convince him...

@CombatStory 11 ай бұрын

Let’s definitely get more of Chris out there!

@IRACK-mq6tf 11 ай бұрын

My buddy sent me this video and frankly I was not expecting much because there are SO MANY fakes, posers, frauds, and tactiCOOL wannabes blathering away about themselves on KZfaq. I’m pleased to say this video was NOT one of those. Good interview.

@Anonymous18817 11 ай бұрын

@mattd603 11 ай бұрын

Amazing storytelling & what an incredible career. This country needs more men like Mr. White. God bless you, sir. Thank you for your service to this country. 🇺🇸

@arighteousname5882 11 ай бұрын

@firerose4271 you better start lifting weight and doing a strength training program to get some muscle mass and more done density because you're not going to make being a female without it. Also start getting use to swimming in first now rather than later. Majority the stress fractures that happens are on the legs and those happen because guys aren't use to swimming in fins and cause tightness in the ankles

@MUST-TRT 6 ай бұрын

As a civilian who has only ever been in the athletic world, I am constantly amazed that such men as this exist. This is the third episode of the podcast I have listened to and I couldn't help but subscribe to. Absolutely blows my mind to listen to these stories. Such appreciation for these valient men who do what they do and dedicate their lives so that the rest of us can be safely in our beds each night with our families without any cause or concern for our safety on a global scale. Thank you sirs. 🙏

@NatKnow 8 ай бұрын

This interview with Chris White is absolutely the best one yet!!!! Loved it.

@stevenwilson4910 11 ай бұрын

The old timer podcasts are the best. Keep it up, Ryan!! 🇺🇸💪💪🏿💪🏿💪🏾🇺🇸

@CombatStory 11 ай бұрын

Roger that!!🇺🇸

@teddy.d174 11 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree more, Steven.

@nrjacobs2025 11 ай бұрын

Chris White taught LaPointe and I how to shoot before going on the 13th MEU while he was instructing at Lexicon......"From the leather..." is what I remember him saying.

@Mr88M4 4 ай бұрын

hey i was doing refueling in that area for alot of operators in 2003-2004 kool ass dudes let me and one of the other soldiers use the sat to call fam back home will never for get those guys funny as shytt but serious at the same time anbar province an nahjef...much respect

@johnsfielding1384 7 ай бұрын

This Chris is brilliant. What a bloody legacy. Totally entertaining

@BennyAndTheJets86 11 ай бұрын

I love hearing from these guys that were around during his time! Good stuff as always!

@seeuateoneto4586 11 ай бұрын

I was trained by Whiteboy after 8 years at 375. Definitely leveled up under him.

@Anonymous18817 11 ай бұрын

@user-sp9ue1ws7c 10 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817man or woman your gonna have to be a freak mentally. Theres a reason why the washout is so high. Have confidence but remain humble and you’ll fit right in. Don’t over think it, everyone there is a normal human just like you. Good luck.

@zachB1130 10 ай бұрын

it’s not about being allowed, it’s just no women have succeeded. in the history of the navy seals there has never been a female operator and it’s because of reasons that you have already stated. it is important to keep in mind that even if you do complete buds, not everyone gets drafted to a team. don’t give up, stay motivated and make it happen.

@Peter-mf6gd 10 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817there have only been 2 women who graduated the Marine Corps Infantry Officer Course in 8 years. Both left the infantry within 2 years or less. There’s a reason for that. A lot of women wanted IOC when I was in and it was unavailable to them. The first shitty FEX with rain and 40 degree weather for a week broke a lot of hearts. And that doesn’t include humping 60+ Lb packs for miles. It’s a mindset, and you either have it or you don’t. Physical capability plays a part but the mindset is more important. Either way, I never gave a shit if a woman was there or not. Pull your weight, be dependable, and don’t weigh the team down and you’ll be treated as an equal. You’ve got a big hill to climb. Good Luck.

@theleagueofshadows100 9 ай бұрын

I love this support in these responses and wish I could send these to anyone that has at least, the old school “it’s not a girls game” mentality. There’s probably a shit ton of guys in and and of the field that feel the same way. It’s awesome.

@theshittybowman 11 ай бұрын

Holy shit, this guy trained my ship at the first non-compliant VBSS school in 2004 - cool dude!

@terrenceb.9860 11 ай бұрын

Another great guest and awesome stories. Thanks Ryan!

@kevinmurphy8727 11 ай бұрын

Great interview!

@scottlapointe648 7 ай бұрын

Dude trained me for the In 2010 for the DAP, his stories were the best, but he knows who the real ladies man was!!!😂😂😂 man did we go back and forth!! Legend!

@erichou2458 11 ай бұрын

This guy was definitely valedictorian of his SEAL book writing and storytelling course . Undeniably exhilarating and brilliant episode Chris and Ryan

@Anonymous18817 11 ай бұрын

@claudeyaz 11 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817hope you are above average...but even so it would be hard. Tbh I think the logistics in military is undervalued. A detail oriented, and someone who thinks for both the soldiers and the big picture. Even if SEALs isn't for you. I'd do some research to find who does logistics for the elite.. Or who does the emergency response asap style logistics. And go for that. The issue with females in combat roles (as a female) is why work in the part of the field that shows oft our weaknesses? And makes the men around us weaker. Why not pick a roll that a woman could do better than men. Highly detailed organized work.

@claudeyaz 11 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817afganistan withdrawl was a disaster. Be the person who makes sure those logistic tragedies do not happen again. I would still work on your physical self ofc..it is the military, especially so you can take care of your self. So everyone else doesn't need to worry about ya. It is fine that there are differences between men and women..we compliment eachother

@lonpearson2134 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service sir. I could listen to this all day. The stories were fascinating.

@billhamilton542 6 ай бұрын

Great interview

@clintivy623 11 ай бұрын

Love the big Jake quote "his fault, my fault, nobodies fault"

@ArthursAtman 7 ай бұрын

Incredible interview! One of my favorites on this channel. Many thanks

@lucashoxie8295 11 ай бұрын

Awesome interview!!! Thank you for your service! We need more men like you in todays world!

@IRACK-mq6tf 11 ай бұрын

Sooooooo, I was a contractor just outside of Baghdad in early March of 2004 and later worked as a PSD guy for BW beginning in mid-2005 in Baghdad. The guys NAILS it and brought back a lotta memories for me. Totally correct about contractors and contracting then. Some guys were completely dialed in but OTOH you just wouldn’t believe the idiots who were hired and sent to Iraq. And it was really dangerous in Iraq back then-especially if you were a contractor who spent any time on the road because there was no intel, no QRF, no comms, no up-armored vehicles, and we didn’t even have maps. Half of the guys on my first contract wouldn’t even wear body armor traveling on the road because, “it’s too hot” or “it’s too uncomfortable”. Yeah, we did some really stupid shit and it’s only a miracle more of us weren’t killed. But it was exciting. The crazy thing is not a days goes by that I don’t miss being there-of course I have that luxury because I was very, very, very lucky.

@RamadiTaxiDriver60M 11 ай бұрын

Got there later in 04 and yes sir, stupid shit, lol. Drove a thin skin suburban for several months, all over the place, no idea how stupid that was. I am about a month from putting out my book. Hope to be on Ryan’s radar soon.

@globaladdict 11 ай бұрын

@@RamadiTaxiDriver60M what's the book?

@IRACK-mq6tf 11 ай бұрын

@@RamadiTaxiDriver60M Yeah, waiting for the DOD and DOS to approve the THIRD manuscript of my book and if you thought there were doofusses in Iraq, DOD censors make them all look like like friggin’ geniuses.

@IRACK-mq6tf 11 ай бұрын

@@RamadiTaxiDriver60M Yeah, I went all over the place on my first contract in Four Runners or Deer pick up trucks. The ridiculous thing was that for the most part only us blue eyed Gringos drove Four Runners and that totally made us targets of opportunity for roving insurgents. And them there was that particular hell of rolling up on an “IP” checkpoint because all it really took to become an “Iraqi Policeman” was a light blue shirt, a pair of dark blue pants, and an AK.

@RamadiTaxiDriver60M 11 ай бұрын

@@IRACK-mq6tf yes sir nothing but the highest standards for IPs…that’s if they wore a uniform. There was an MP on a 249 in a HUMVEE outside Karbala in 04. Early morning. Dude in civilian clothes sees convoy so starts shooting his weapon in the air to get attention like they always do. SAW Gunner MP sees dude in civilian clothes shooting as they slow roll and cuts loose a burst into the dudes chest. Legit shoot. Turns out the guy in civilian clothes was local IP Commander. WTF were you wearing civilian clothes and shooting in the air as an Army convoy rolls through? Darwin was in full effect in that country…

@James-hr4fu 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Ive been telling folks the same thing for years! Plexiglass boxes in all School entrances and exits! Walk into box, show your not a danger, let then in only after that. Two doors, one to get in the box/room,and one to let them into the school only after theyer clean! Schools hold our most precious resource, our children! And we still havent secured the schools! Courthouses, yes, schools, nope! Chad, your so right!❤❤

@MrSpasticplastic 11 ай бұрын

Excellent - Had to listen to it again today

@andrewrobb3689 10 ай бұрын

i could listen to this guy forever

@JHillNC 11 ай бұрын

What a wild ride! Great interview and Chris is one bad mofo. Old school, triple OG, tells it like it is. I'm glad he's on our side! Lol!

@dpdog1 8 ай бұрын

Another awesome interview with with a real legend!

@ubique505 5 ай бұрын

incredible interview

@cojaxart8986 7 ай бұрын

That was so good! I appreciate your service,and Chris’ servic! Thank you.

@tomroberts9794 10 ай бұрын

Good job gentlemen. Thank you for your service.

@ElNarros 11 ай бұрын

I've listened to a lot of Ryans interviews. This guy ranks up there as one of the most entertaining. What a character.

@Anonymous18817 11 ай бұрын

@thepatriot7639 7 ай бұрын

My brother you are one cool dude. You are what I would hope all people should be like. Not judging A man by the color of his skin but by his character. You a real good man. Semper Fidelis

@ghostscantkill 11 ай бұрын

I just heard him mention that he was in BUD/S class 131. Guess who else was in class 131? Don Shipley the phoney Navy SEAL hunter. Don is also from Pennsylvania. Small world.

@Anonymous18817 11 ай бұрын

@DGillian6406 10 ай бұрын

I wonder if they got along. I think they were on same team at points and Don was in Bosnia too. But no mention of him.

@ghostscantkill 10 ай бұрын

@@DGillian6406 it's kind of funny because it's such a small community. There are guys that have been in the same boot camp company, same 'A' School, same BUD/S class, same SEAL Team, but never served side by side. But no doubt he and Don know each other to some degree.

@DGillian6406 10 ай бұрын

@@ghostscantkill He did more name dropping than other guys (not all in a bad way). But he mentioned something about not getting along with a Master Chief, but that’s probably way before Don became one.

@ghostscantkill 10 ай бұрын

@@DGillian6406 Don was a Senior Chef when he retired. So, it couldn't have been him.

@wildbill60 11 ай бұрын

Another good episode

@mattbegley8613 7 ай бұрын

Great to have a PA guy on here, cool stories too.

@trevorpatterson7006 7 ай бұрын

Ahh the days of being a man of your word, few men like that these days it seems. Well earned career Chris hold true.

@floridanick 11 ай бұрын

Incredible stories, thank you for sharing 🇺🇸👏

@rp1645 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for having this wonderful 👍 full of past story operator 😊 the guy he talked about ( Dick Lions) was a advisor for the Start of SEAL team #6. When the Late great ( Richard Marcinko) was doing the sneak and peaks of US Navy bases. He gave Richard so much support and stopped Base Commander who got pissed off because all Marcinko was doing was showing weakness in BASE protection. To stop a Terrorist attack on US military bases. The Late Richard Marcinko talked very "HIGHLY" of Dick Lions.

@kerrypope767 4 ай бұрын

Admiral James ' Ace ' Lyons kept Marcinko out of trouble in the Red Cell years .

@rp1645 4 ай бұрын

@@kerrypope767 YES very true. He wanted Dick ( Richard M) to find Military Bases weaknesses. So many of those Bases top Brass were pissed at the SEAL team. Because in my Humble opinion it would slow their promotions.

@NCFREEMAN 5 ай бұрын

I really enjoy your content sir! Thank you for your indepth interviews

@marleystjohn 7 ай бұрын

This episode is the best one I’ve seen in your collection. Good work man. Chris is a true legend and a inspiration for many warriors to follow

@thomassmith537 11 ай бұрын

Great show! WB’s language made me feel I was back on the Kitty Hawk sailing to Subic. Your both great Americans and thanks for sharing your experiences.

@832KJV 11 ай бұрын

What a guy!

@xman61 9 ай бұрын

WOW! Speechless🔥

@corywatterson7560 8 ай бұрын

Best one so far IMO

@patrickgreen2361 10 ай бұрын

35 year swat, srt, police, military. So you want to live, learn as much as you possibly can from the old timers. Hard times create hard people; and those guys in the old days tamed to hard times.

@albertlabrouche159 11 ай бұрын

Ryan, did it again! Topped yourself. Thoroughly enjoyed Chris and you talking. I can tell you did as well. Thank you sir!

@sigbeatsmm 7 ай бұрын

major man crush 😍 these boys got momma back home safe ..appreciate you knuckle draggers 🤙

@BtmOper22 11 ай бұрын

Another great podcast and great stories from an AMERICAN BADASS! Hats off to you gentlemen!

@olpa1193 11 ай бұрын

Great episode! Please make another one with this man! Chris profanity and analogies are hilarious!

@evanpetelle5669 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been subbed to you for a couple of years, now. In my view, you were the first channel to begin bringing these gentlemen to civilian attention & forged the path for the likes of SRS etc. Great show, man.

@Anonymous18817 11 ай бұрын

@tonykeast9966 11 ай бұрын

Exceptionally great episode. Worthy of a part 2, Whiteboy's got waaaay more to tell and talk about. Could listen to his take on anything and it'd be pure gold.

@user-zx8ol1qq4s 6 ай бұрын

Happy holidays to you and your love ones.... Be safe and careful

@claudecashbigcashmoney 7 ай бұрын

I'm envious.

@gilbertcaine9227 6 ай бұрын

Chief I would pay that tab for you any day.

@azfisher 9 ай бұрын

The interview with Wiskey Bravo was great but damn the number of ads and sponsorships is freaking ridiculous. Hope WB got a pay check for this.

@kevinhorning3624 10 ай бұрын

he was so calm when we were kids.

@KraftyandKranky 10 ай бұрын

He is chill until things go sideways ~

@modestogonzalez182 11 ай бұрын

Damned awesome podcast Ryan!! I really hope that a documentary is made about this battle.

@purplecow5150 11 ай бұрын

amazing

@3nheaven 7 ай бұрын

This guy is telling us just a small part of his life in the military and contracting for one reason, hes still alive. Hes not scared of bad guys and hes not fuckin scared to use the f bomb.

@crossfitpittsburgh1542 10 ай бұрын

Damn, Brother! Well done. I ran in to Ben Thomas at DARC shortly after that. I remember emailing you and telling you that he mentioned your name. Your response was, "Rock, that little fucker better not be talking like we're friends." Great job. Please do more of these.

@BigpopaKN18761 7 ай бұрын

I would most definitely go to he’s gun handling class I trust that I would glean some thing more than just how to handle my gun.I’ve had a gun pretty much ever since I was six years old I’m 63 now. I am absolutely positive that I would be will taught. Sir THANK YOU for your service for this country and THANK YOU to you other green eyed guys. Much respect.

@jayydtv 7 ай бұрын

His stories were great started off listening to this on Spotify and finished it on here cause I just had to see this guy with my eyes, but I enjoyed !

@vincentperez-mazzola7880 11 ай бұрын

Lucky me. I get to see the guy quite often here at C2 Tactical.

@GoldieMcGoldie 11 ай бұрын

Tempe or Scottsdale?

@rowdstar 10 ай бұрын

Whiteboy! We worked at Aegis A together, rode dirt bikes and so on. He also is extremely interested in the SR-71, w many books about it.

@randyunderwood4996 10 ай бұрын

I remember you man. Your the man who ran his CZ like a beast! I finally got him to put down his story. Lives next door to me out here in America! We both left Ca.

@Hugh-Glass 6 ай бұрын

I could listen to this basass for days.

@johnnym4400 5 ай бұрын

What did he mean when he said, "All this Audie Murphy type bulshit?" Audie Murphy, to me, was a war hero, and that was World War II. That was a totally different time period. Ryan, if you happen to see my comment, would you explain what he meant by that? Thank you, sir. I enjoy your channel. I've been a fan since day one.I thank you guys for all you have done for this country. You guys are the TRUE HEROES!! 🇺🇲💪🏽🇺🇲💪🏽

@KraftyandKranky 4 ай бұрын

Have you been in a gun fight ?

@Duckfootdewey 7 ай бұрын

Sounds like you need to interview George!!! That would be one hell of an interview.

@KraftyandKranky 7 ай бұрын

Where he lives, I doubt they even have internet.... Just rewatch Apocalypse Now and Colonel Kurtz .. lol

@RamadiTaxiDriver60M 11 ай бұрын

Oscar “Jinx” survived, was in the hospital for 9 months, multiple surgeries and eventually made it into the Special Programs with me. Former Recon Marine. He’s on a detail in Dubai now. ABY The lady killed in Hillah hated “Security guys” and used to berate us daily. She told us she was there to help the locals and didn’t need us. We were under no obligation to protect her as she was USAID, not DOS. She was killed at a fake check point with her local driver. They were shot in the back of the head and stuffed in a trunk. They were found by a Marine patrol a few days later. Goldberg is a cop in TN now.

@IRACK-mq6tf 11 ай бұрын

Having worked with a LOTTA DOS and USAID folks I’m truly surprised she even had a pistol. When I went thru the DOS counter-terrorism course (I don’t recall the specific DOS name for it) at Bill Scott Raceway we had a familiarization class with a several popular handguns (Glock, Beretta, SIG) our class was told by the instructor that if anybody had moral objections to handling firearms that didn’t have to touch them. In my experience USAID dudes/dudettes are even MORE sensitive-although the best food I ever ate in Iraq was at the USAID compound in the IZ.

@RamadiTaxiDriver60M 11 ай бұрын

@@IRACK-mq6tf yes sir, agree with your assessment of USAID folks. She really did hate us for some reason. I don’t think she had a pistol or any weapon nor did her driver. BSR is a great course! I did BW, ISI and another one I cant seem to recall now. Getting old sucks. Lol.

@IRACK-mq6tf 11 ай бұрын

@@RamadiTaxiDriver60M Back in 05’ I was on the USAID compound in the IZ talking to this Brit who was their security manager. You know how most of the IED’s went off in the mornings when convoys began to move and/or they were discovered? Well the Brit told me how one morning a USAID guy angrily called him on the phone complaining about the sound of IED’s and IDF detonating, “These explosions are really beginning to be disconcerting! Isn’t there something you can do about them!?” All I could say was, “Wowwwwww…………”

@RamadiTaxiDriver60M 11 ай бұрын

@@IRACK-mq6tf somehow that doesn’t surprise me…

@user-mt7yr5qy7o 9 ай бұрын

What class guys

@jodimuse18 3 ай бұрын

This was epic! Information overload. One of the best interviews! This is what I imagine when I think of a hero❤

@bo45 7 ай бұрын

This guy (like all of your guests) is the real deal. And I'd like to thank him for his service. Great guest. Some of his phrases are pretty funny ("hard as woodpecker lips") and I'd never heard them before. Good shit.

@johnrock1175 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely one of your best interviews. Outstanding, thanks!

@Spooky130 11 ай бұрын

WHITEBOY!! It’s Pedro Brother!! Good to see you!! Miss workin with you warrior!!

@ericgibson2079 11 ай бұрын

Whiteboy and Pedro? Wow sounds real tough...

@Spooky130 11 ай бұрын

@@ericgibson2079 It’s moneybonescuddlefish to you! LMAO

@RLN1972 7 ай бұрын

love it

@louiswolff3251 11 ай бұрын

Great interview, I could listen to stories like this all day long and it would seem like only minutes, there is so much that happens that John Q Public have no idea about, and the bravery and ginormous balls these guys have they must need wheel barrows to haul them around.

@quincyott8182 11 ай бұрын

I😂 Tessa u

@Anonymous18817 11 ай бұрын

@enavy58 11 ай бұрын

Dan Inosanto, was at one time, a Junior High School PE Teacher. Used to run the Philipino Kali (Escrima) Academy in South Bay

@robertblake1032 7 ай бұрын

What I really like is the commercials every 90 sec.

@livetothefullest8888 10 ай бұрын

Loved hearing the experiences here. Amazing. Please do a part 2.

@jesseb4827 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been listen to all these podcasts for years. The best stories are of the Vietnam seals. Seawolves

@hectorvalencia6812 10 ай бұрын

Been watching for a while. This one was so good and detailed that I'm officially a frogman after watching this 😂

@Ballistik-Knight 11 ай бұрын

Great podcast. Held my attention for every second.

@indivisible885 7 ай бұрын

Penn State and the Steelers! That sounds like every western Pennsylvanian young boys dream!

@j-wil1964 11 ай бұрын

Was around BW in 2005 in Mosul. Lives with them and helped save them after a couple incidents. Super not impressed. They were overly arrogant jerks until they needed us. I remember responding to an incident where one of their SUV’s got hit by an ied. When we showed up they were arguing about how many and who were in the SUV that got hit which was burnt to the ground. They couldn’t control their emotions at all. Listening to this makes sense. They ALL had the same story. E5s in the Marines with 3-6 years experience pre GWOT.

@catpox4045 11 ай бұрын

All of it was great. Second half was hard to get through with ads every 30 seconds. I get we have to pay the bills. I appreciate the content.

@globaladdict 11 ай бұрын

get adblocker or pay for youtube premium. Use your brain. If you can't spare $15 a month, you're either way too broke or have a spending problem. Adblockers are free, but ya, mgiht deny them some revenue. But it's 2023, it's all on you these days

@catpox4045 11 ай бұрын

@@globaladdict I appreciate your response but I don’t need to be called stupid or have my finances called into question. I am not mad at the poster. I made that clear in my post. But I guess I’m just a poor. Hard not to be in this day and age.

@whiplash3kilo756 7 ай бұрын

Go follow Andy Frisilla. 75 Hard. Work on not being poor. That's on you. And no, making excuses won't get it done.

@jaychops 9 ай бұрын

WOW!! I met Chris "Whiteboy" in 04 In Iraq training MMA/BJJ. Solid vato.

@gregorykrebs550 6 ай бұрын

I was with Whiteboy during this time in Iraq, in Hilla...hes a solid dude

@commonman711 7 ай бұрын

He was in BUDs class with Don Shipley! Both legends!!!

@seeuateoneto4586 7 ай бұрын

Legends for different reasons though~

@gunsandguitars6678 7 ай бұрын

F ~ N. EXCELLENT ☆☆☆☆☆...

@lescline2246 6 ай бұрын

Old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill.

@wretchedexcess1654 11 ай бұрын

Sweet and Sierra Hotel!

@1olddirtroad 11 ай бұрын

I watch all his videos and his slightly caustic pessimism is a welcome change of alot of the the " PERFECT " This or That Firearm related equipment. Wheat from chaff .....

@raimilan5698 2 ай бұрын

I m not army person simple oedson though I really like army , thing I like bitter,tough,unpleasant,disgusting n diehard ,rough personality.i m always mesmerized by the story,Act ,boldness,toughness still gets to its target.The sense whenever I think for army personal I think if world-class n always the winner, in both side they saves,they act like shield ,savess the country, eventhough sone sarcum,some lives on ,but always wth victory . What a great podcast n really mesm,real hardship personal.if ever any battalion looks for search for such combating who know n have lots deal of fighting meganisium ,wth or without equip.,this brave contract brave army man is dead cell but raw insides,that can let ur down fall. Hats of to him n to all the army personal. ,n new generation army personal. Love frm Hong kong