Marine Explosive Ordnance Disposal Vet Survives Four Harrowing Explosions In Afghanistan

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Urban Valor

Urban Valor

Ай бұрын

This week's episode of Urban Valor highlights Marine veteran Tyler Grogg, who hails from Worthington, Ohio. Inspired by pivotal moments like Desert Storm and 9/11, Tyler enlisted in the Marine Corps with a passion for service. Originally trained in communications, he found his calling as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, facing the threat of improvised explosive devices head-on in the war-torn landscapes of Afghanistan.
Join us as Tyler shares the raw reality of his experiences, recounting harrowing encounters with fatal explosions that took the lives of his comrades. Through his firsthand perspective, we gain insight into the profound impact of combat and the sacrifices made by those on the front lines. Tyler also reflects on his journey transitioning out of the Marine Corps, shedding light on the enduring trauma and his ongoing efforts to heal and support fellow veterans.
Tune in as Tyler bravely opens up about his past, offering valuable lessons on resilience, recovery, and the enduring bonds forged in the crucible of war.
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@GymbroJimbo
@GymbroJimbo Ай бұрын
The Engineer that was KIA was Lcpl Joshua McDaniels from my Engineer platoon he was up at fires. Worst shit ever is hearing explosions around the battle-space knowing its probably one of your boys. God bless the warfighter.
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
I didn’t wanna drop names out of respect
@Str8Jacket_5150
@Str8Jacket_5150 Ай бұрын
bro this is very similar to my story. Airborne Engineer, Counter IED, Afghanistan, Drug abuse on my DD214 😂 i feel you bro!
@mateofuego6911
@mateofuego6911 Ай бұрын
This guy is a great speaker. Thanks for sharing brother.
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
I’m that guy and I think I sound like a bafoon! lol. I was so in the moment and let my Marine mouth get the best of me. But thank you
@samkircus
@samkircus Ай бұрын
I’m a Marine veteran (Infantry) my little brother is in the Marine reserves. He just got his blood stripes last year. Glad to hear they are still doing that. People can say what they want about the military. The Corps is staying hard.
@american_cosmic
@american_cosmic Ай бұрын
What are blood stripes?
@samkircus
@samkircus Ай бұрын
It’s when you get the rank of Corporal in the Marines. You’re now an NCO (non commissioned officer) and your dress uniform has red stripes down the legs. To signify this, his NCO friends will knee him in his thighs on the outside over and over to create bruises where the “blood stripes” will be on his uniform.
@american_cosmic
@american_cosmic Ай бұрын
@@samkircus Thanks!
@peteparker7396
@peteparker7396 Ай бұрын
Love this guy. The epitome of no mistake you can’t over come, and don’t quit on yourself! Another great episode.
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
Man, thank you. This is so good to hear
@kylecarmichael5890
@kylecarmichael5890 Ай бұрын
I have not experienced anything like you have SSgt. Grogg but I was unfairly labeled like you. Coincidentally, I begin my attempt to get it corrected tomorrow. I hope I can show as much grace as you do, and I hope I can have a fraction of the resilience you have shown. You have given me hope. Thank you for your service and thank you for doing this interview.
@jimsiggy
@jimsiggy Ай бұрын
Semper fi brother. I am also a USMC EOD vet, and I also got the big green weenie, I have a similar story about the way the USMC eats their own. Anyway, I'm glad you're on track now!
@jodimuse18
@jodimuse18 Ай бұрын
Such a great ending for a guy that has given so much! A fabulous speaker as well!
@joelrflores
@joelrflores Ай бұрын
What an awesome example of a set-back setting you up for an awesome comeback.
@johnneill5960
@johnneill5960 16 күн бұрын
Lord this Kats story & mine mirror each other . Hope he gets the help he deserves like I am . God bless brother
@SpencerBurkett
@SpencerBurkett 29 күн бұрын
Holy shit that story about Dave had me holding my breath. That's some tense shit.
@ericmeadors997
@ericmeadors997 Ай бұрын
Damn, I wrote my comment halfway through video. Glad you were able to overcome your adversities. You are a strong SOB
@p.j._staten
@p.j._staten 23 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story SSgt. Grogg.
@ericmeadors997
@ericmeadors997 Ай бұрын
Initial Success or Total Failure!!!! Bro, you graduated a month after I did! Congratulations
@GymbroJimbo
@GymbroJimbo Ай бұрын
Wild I came across this I was a young Combat Engineer in Sangin in 11’ with 1/5 C Co and I went EOD many years later thanks to the guidance and bravey of Techs like EJ Pate and Danny Ridgeway worked closely with them. Danny even flew down to pin me awesome stuff man thanks for your service. 🤙🏾
@Sockpuppet45
@Sockpuppet45 25 күн бұрын
1/5 c co 1st platoon Semper Fi bro. Bangin in Sangin
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
Bro, we are the same.
@monkeynova2012
@monkeynova2012 3 күн бұрын
In a sea of veteran content this is one that stands out. I did a very a short EOD stand when in the TA (UK reserves) A half hour of an EOD guy telling us stories whilst we dug around looking for anti tank mine IED’s let me know that it takes a different breed to do that job! Much respect to the men that choose to take those long walks.
@royvonalmen5044
@royvonalmen5044 Ай бұрын
Glad you're doing well brother ! I just relocated from West Jefferson (Oh) to Sneads Ferry and work on Camp Lejeune. If you're ever in the area, hit me up. God bless
@mattmallon6546
@mattmallon6546 Ай бұрын
Semper Fi Brother!!!!!!!!!!!
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV Ай бұрын
🦅🌎⚓
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
SFMF
@bobbolieu9013
@bobbolieu9013 Ай бұрын
I am so thrilled for this guy. You found your partner and live the life that you worked so hard to grow into. Hearing your story hasn't opened the can of worms that are in my mind, at that has been nice. Our time in service are quite different in so many ways, yet are similar in many others. The thing is I can relate. As one Marine veteran to another I tip my hat to you in shear respect and honor.
@Paul-vj8gr
@Paul-vj8gr 20 күн бұрын
Happy 4 you bro, it seemed like a messed up story until you turned your life around and everything worked out at the end!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@huddeemane
@huddeemane Ай бұрын
This story and this channel helps me so much through all the crap 💩 endure in life. And I’m not a military person but it means a lot to hear the real stuff
@brandonbennett7337
@brandonbennett7337 28 күн бұрын
Dope ass interview god definitely had your back during your hard times. May god continue to bless you my man.
@TreCayUltimateLife
@TreCayUltimateLife 20 күн бұрын
How come god helped him but allowed my baby to die? How does god choose who to kill and who to let live a little longer? Why did my baby have to die like that? I’d like you to tell me since you’re so sure god helped this man but killed my baby.
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
Strengthened my faith for sure
@Hammy_J
@Hammy_J Ай бұрын
I was fucking heartbroken the entire interview and so incredibly happy for you in the past 10 minutes!
@glenndlr2935
@glenndlr2935 Ай бұрын
Fuck yeah, I was waiting when the first girl would come back in the picture. Good for you. Life is good.
@briancoots5543
@briancoots5543 Ай бұрын
Semper Fi from a grunt. So much respect for you EOD guys and gals. You saved so many lives and limbs. Thanks for everything you've done, Brother. So happy you found the happiness you deserve. That wasnt drug abuse. That was a Marine with PTSD looking for a moment of relief. Been there. It definitely doesnt define you. Who knows what couldve happened if you didnt take that one xanax. Youre a helluva Marine and deserve nothing but the best in life. Shout out to UV for another amazing interview and bringing us another story of a fellow Marine.
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
My Brother
@pickititllneverheal9016
@pickititllneverheal9016 Ай бұрын
Great story. Thank you for your sacrifice Patriot. I share some of your same bad experiences. I understand and felt the pain you went through. Keep on keeping on brother.
@neikthasneak619
@neikthasneak619 29 күн бұрын
Hell yeah great interview Tyler, luv ya bud
@dannerjohnson958
@dannerjohnson958 29 күн бұрын
Loved this interview...AMAZING !!!
@Ellooooeeh
@Ellooooeeh Ай бұрын
Not military but these videos are inspirational and give me hope and strength these are great videos thank you for taking the time
@martinezjames83
@martinezjames83 Ай бұрын
Enjoyed this episode. So happy to hear he kept pushing for success❤
@dfusit
@dfusit Ай бұрын
Hell yeah Tyler, this was awesome. Seeing you overcoming so much shit to finally succeed is refreshing.
@xdaniedx
@xdaniedx Ай бұрын
Good for him for finally finding the love he deserves! As a fellow Veteran it sucks when we get screwed over by the women we love.
@AirDwindler402
@AirDwindler402 Ай бұрын
This dudes awesome! Keep up the great content man!
@HectorGyms
@HectorGyms Ай бұрын
100k here we come man ! Tyler glad you finally have what you deserve brotha 🤘🏽
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
Thanks you my brother
@martincoombs3247
@martincoombs3247 Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing Devil Dog. I’ve messed up in my life too. Not letting a poor choice define us can be difficult at times. Kudos to you for persevering. Semper.
@mcp4134
@mcp4134 Ай бұрын
Just finished listening to this....just wow! I'm so pleased the gentleman found his princess again. 🙏🏻
@Remy-USA
@Remy-USA Ай бұрын
Hey Brother first off I want to say thank you for your service and I’m sorry to hear the situation you were in no one stood up for you. I’m a combat engineer and I served in OIF 05-07. We have a similar story with certain issues post deployment and I will say that when everything went down for Me and all my problems came To light my command (on a company level” really took care of me to a point where if they didn’t I don’t know what would have happened to me.., mentally! I figure it’s because the NCOIC’s at the time actually served with me and knew what kind of Soldier I was.. maybe the reason why things happened the way they did is because a new rotation of NCO’s, Gunnies, etc.. had no clue what type of Soldier you were except for the second hand stories… Keep you head up Brother
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV Ай бұрын
Appreciate it brother 👊🏼🇺🇸🤙🏼
@SemperFi-rz9ov
@SemperFi-rz9ov Ай бұрын
3rd FSSG, Hell yeah !!!!!! Supply baby.. Rahhhh!!
@6172crew1
@6172crew1 Ай бұрын
Glad you are doing well, Tyler. S/F.
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
Semper Fi!! ❤❤❤❤
@southboston7239
@southboston7239 Ай бұрын
Almost 100 K🎉
@Danrcharles
@Danrcharles Ай бұрын
Great story Tyler!!!! You should have plugged your tumbler business, urban didn't put it in the description????????
@american_cosmic
@american_cosmic Ай бұрын
This dude's wife, company, and country collectively took a shit on his life. After honorably serving -- in combat, no less. I feel so bad for him.
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
And I have my happy ending after all my brother. Be at peace like I am!
@american_cosmic
@american_cosmic 3 күн бұрын
@@groggtw i'm happy for you! You deserve all the success in life.
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
@@american_cosmicthank you so much! Be well!!!
@MAA-hu3do
@MAA-hu3do 11 күн бұрын
3:43 the mall of America is on fire?! Where did she get that info from 😂😂
@wildbill60
@wildbill60 Ай бұрын
Semper Fi Marine
@alejandrocariman9822
@alejandrocariman9822 Ай бұрын
Semper Fi
@tommyp280
@tommyp280 Ай бұрын
People were eating zans in my unit. I kinda didn’t think they even tested for them.
@xane2953
@xane2953 Ай бұрын
I wonder how many times a Sgt walked out or something and saw some dude flop drunk on the ground climbing the fence and just laughing and walking away
@tadape5513
@tadape5513 Ай бұрын
Sangin Afghan 2011 was fucking awful for Marines :(
@user-ns3yh9bd9h
@user-ns3yh9bd9h Ай бұрын
I tried looking at Etsy for his tumblers. Does anyone know the website or name??????
@thebeachguy6697
@thebeachguy6697 Ай бұрын
Much respect for EOD. I was in Sangin just before you Nov 2009 thru May 2010. 3/10 Artillery. Keep your head up brother. Give 0 fucks. Semper Fi
@rmw9242
@rmw9242 Ай бұрын
OH! Brother
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
I-O!!!!
@Coppersaguaro
@Coppersaguaro Ай бұрын
I was stationed at Ft Irwin NTC and we would frequent Tijuana Mexico. I pissed my pants at the border waiting in line to get back in the US. I was so scared they weren’t gonna let me back in. 🤣
@djramonvaldez5753
@djramonvaldez5753 Ай бұрын
Is this a movie? If not, it should be🎥
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
😂😂😂 I’ve been trying to reach Nick Sparks but he doesn’t wanna return my calls
@divinedamon921
@divinedamon921 Ай бұрын
🎯🎯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@fabes326
@fabes326 10 күн бұрын
That damn chin strap is killing me
@BKAqua
@BKAqua 20 күн бұрын
Essayons!!!!!
@williamwilson9283
@williamwilson9283 29 күн бұрын
👍💯🙏❤️
@Sockpuppet45
@Sockpuppet45 25 күн бұрын
I’m gonna have to watch this I only knew Gunny Pate in the sangin deployment. Crazy dude would follow him anywhere. I remember my buddy ran over an ied eod was called out when other IEDs where discovered. They were supposed to blow it in place it doesn’t go off… Gunny Pate goes over and kicks lmao bad ass dude will be missed
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
He made me who I am and I am Grateful.
@bigshash9946
@bigshash9946 Ай бұрын
IT guy to EOD, wow
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
Computer nerd To explosive nerd! That’s me!
@bigshash9946
@bigshash9946 3 күн бұрын
@@groggtw Great story, brother. Keep driving on.
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
@@bigshash9946thanks amigo. Hope you are driving forward and living your best!
@bigshash9946
@bigshash9946 3 күн бұрын
@@groggtw 👍
@ashog1426
@ashog1426 14 күн бұрын
I was a Counter Strike infantry man from 04-06 😂😢
@cutoffsnakehead5202
@cutoffsnakehead5202 Ай бұрын
Ooo you found the correct lady after all bravo bravo no need to be a passport bro after all
@offthegrid5078
@offthegrid5078 23 күн бұрын
As a former army EOD Tech. It absolutely disgusts me how we treat our war fighters. The military puts out all this bullshit propaganda about suicide and suicide prevention, but every time they could have stopped and helped them. They give them the boot in the ass and shown the door. I loved my job as a EOD tech and I love my guys. I hate how once the military has used you up, the first mistake you're pushed out. Unless your some POS.
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
Preach brother
@chrisabuso5856
@chrisabuso5856 Ай бұрын
Your ex and my ex must be sisters semper Fi.
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
Bro are we related?????
@Grits_and_Glamour
@Grits_and_Glamour Ай бұрын
I think your channel has been shadow banned by youtube. I have notifications set to all and it didn’t show up under the bell icon and it didn’t show up in my video feed. Just doubled checked.
@Tom_Ciccone
@Tom_Ciccone Ай бұрын
Same. I never get notifications
@kennedyfinancialsolutions
@kennedyfinancialsolutions Ай бұрын
2 seconds into video… nice Rolex.
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
😂😂😂 family heirloom. My grandfather passed it down to me. A legend in his time
@smelldatt8397
@smelldatt8397 Ай бұрын
Hey man I noticed that you cut your voice out and stuff like that man don’t do that man idk about y’all but i want you to keep your voice in it makes it original
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
Are you talking about the editing?
@cutoffsnakehead5202
@cutoffsnakehead5202 Ай бұрын
Become a passport bro
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
Idk what that means
@kenhibbard1560
@kenhibbard1560 Ай бұрын
I’m in the last 10 minutes please tell me you don’t end up being the simp that pushed this woman to leave her husband? I’ll lose all respect
@maximusbt4867
@maximusbt4867 7 күн бұрын
Just bought a tumbler for my Dad!
@808Hawaiian
@808Hawaiian Ай бұрын
The way the military shits in their own no matter what you’ve sacrificed at the young age you’re in is a pathetic way to take care of your own. Especially these crap Generals who forget it ain’t them doing the actual fighting! That’s why I really won’t recommend any of my grandkids go into this military anymore. I’ve been in the marines 76-79 but today? It ain’t worth it, it’s disgusting!
@Paul-vj8gr
@Paul-vj8gr 20 күн бұрын
NCiS r trying 2 boddy you!!!!! How you could not known that!!!!!!
@groggtw
@groggtw 3 күн бұрын
Trained to tell the truth and trust that the machine will have your back. I was Mislead. Shut up and lawyer up!
@leroybishop2245
@leroybishop2245 Ай бұрын
Check your spell check. You used the wrong ordinance. It should be (ordnance). Yes, I’m an EOD Tech. 🫡
@UrbanValorTV
@UrbanValorTV Ай бұрын
Fixed. Thanks
@aryongoff11
@aryongoff11 Ай бұрын
Hey Mr Leroy I have a question. Do you think 12b is a solid start to anyone who's looking to go eod
@neallucas
@neallucas Ай бұрын
@@aryongoff11 Neither EOD, or Combat engineer to what you think, you can pick only one 😂
@neallucas
@neallucas Ай бұрын
@@aryongoff11 I heard EOD takes smart individuals, and for Combat engineers doesn’t take a smart person to set off explosives..
@aryongoff11
@aryongoff11 Ай бұрын
​@@neallucas ill keep that in mind
@Traikovich
@Traikovich Ай бұрын
Semper Fi
@irishparade
@irishparade Ай бұрын
"translate to English" SEMPER FI. errah lmao
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