Kyle White & Chosen Company in Afghanistan | The Battle of Aranas
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- November 9, 2007, Chosen Company of 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, was ambushed after conducting a local shura in what would later become known as the Battle of Aranas. After a more than four-hour firefight, five soldiers (1st Lt. Matthew C. Ferrara, Sgt. Jeffery S. Mersman, Spc. Sean K. A. Langevin, Spc. Lester G. Roque, and Pfc. Joseph M. Lancour) and Marine Sgt. Phillip A. Bocks were killed, with all eight surviving Americans being wounded.
Because of his acts that day (detailed in the video), Specialist Kyle J. White became the seventh living recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. His citation reads:
"Specialist Kyle J. White distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a radio telephone operator with Company C, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade, during combat operations against an armed enemy in Nuristan Province, Afghanistan on 9 November 2007. On that day, Specialist White and his comrades were returning to Bella Outpost from a shura with Aranas Village elders. As the soldiers traversed a narrow path surrounded by mountainous, rocky terrain, they were ambushed by enemy forces from elevated positions. Pinned against a steep mountain face, Specialist White and his fellow soldiers were completely exposed to enemy fire. Specialist White returned fire and was briefly knocked unconscious when a rocket-propelled grenade impacted near him. When he regained consciousness, another round impacted near him, embedding small pieces of shrapnel in his face. Shaking off his wounds, Specialist White noticed one of his comrades lying wounded nearby. Without hesitation, Specialist White exposed himself to enemy fire in order to reach the soldier and provide medical aid. After applying a tourniquet, Specialist White moved to an injured Marine, similarly providing aid and comfort until the Marine succumbed to his wounds. Specialist White then returned to the soldier and discovered that he had been wounded again. Applying his own belt as an additional tourniquet, Specialist White was able to stem the flow of blood and save the soldier's life. Noticing that his and the other soldier's radios were inoperative, Specialist White exposed himself to enemy fire yet again in order to secure a radio from a deceased comrade. He then provided information and updates to friendly forces, allowing precision airstrikes to stifle the enemy's attack and ultimately permitting medical evacuation aircraft to rescue him, his fellow soldiers, Marines and Afghan Army soldiers. Specialist Kyle J. White's extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, Company C, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade and the United States Army."
As you can understand, this is a day and event that I truly feel should never be forgotten as well as the lives and legacy of those that were lost. I know Veterans Day is coming up this Thursday and this seems more on the Memorial Day side, but I feel it's important to have an understanding of what living as a combat veteran is like and by actually listening to their stories you can begin to have an idea of what they've been through.
The original version of this video can be found on the Congressional Medal of Honor RUclips channel here: • Living History of Meda... . I also just want to point out that I believe the video would've been better without the narration done like it was, however, this was the most well put together video of the event and thus felt it best to use.
Another great interview with Kyle White that I highly recommend checking out, going into more detail the events of November 9, 2007: • Kyle White reflects on...
A well-detailed and written blog about the events of that day and those lost: fromcowpastures...
As much as this channel is for gaming, I really appreciate you guys allowing me to share the stories of our service members and their sacrifices. Your support is always appreciated and I really can't thank you enough for taking the time to learn and honor their stories. Thank you again for keeping them, their families, and their friends in your thoughts and actions. Make sure to thank some vets this week.
REMEMBERING
1LT Matthew C. Ferrara
(October 14, 1983 - November 9, 2007)
SGT Jeffery S. Mersman
(May 11, 1984 - November 9, 2007)
SPC Sean K.A. Langevin
(August 17,1984 - November 9, 2007)
SPC Lester G. Roque
(December 4, 1983 - November 10, 2007)
PFC Joseph M. Lancour
(June 26, 1986 - November 10, 2007)
SGT Phillip A. Bocks - USMC
(March 1, 1979 - November 9, 2007)
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I was one of the wounded this day. Crazy crazy day. I’ll never forget it
Appreciate you more than you know man thanks for commenting for real and hope things are well sir 🙏
Hey brother i hope all is well for you man.
Damn. You were in the Battle of Wanat? Chosen company? Or Ranch house?
@@smithnwesson990 I was in chosen company I was at the ranch house for that attack and then got shot Nov 9 2007 at the Bella ambush But had I made it without getting hurt then yes I would have been at wanant
I can’t imagine what you all went through. I served Iraq 1991 which was nothing to what you guys experienced
It was an honor to serve with and know these men. 😢
Forever indebted. Appreciate you and them more than I can express, and hope life's treating you well man. Thanks for commenting and Happy Thanksgiving, sir 🙏
@@Specter502 Thank you, you as well!
A True Reflection of American Culture and Spirit! American Grit!
Powerful Spectre. Thank you for posting this!
Thanks for your service mike ♥️
The book.."The Chosen Few" is an excellent read. Also, "The Hardest Place"..reviews most of the units in the Kunar and Nuristan during perhaps the most challenging time(s) for our troopers in nearly constant combat. For those who did not return..you will never be forgotten. 05/11A (Gardez & Khost 2003-4)
Thank you for sharing 🙏
I remember being at the ranch house,I was part of the original patrol, was part of the engineer squad that built the LZ
Unbelievable man. Appreciate you more than you know and hope life's treating ya real well these days
I don’t think I have the right words to say anything. 🇺🇸
I'm a former deputy sheriff. I can't imagine the stress of being on patrol knowing all the schitt that could happen. I've had many experiences of being absolutely sure thar gun play was about to go down and going in to face it. Adrenaline to the max. Nothing happened, fortunately. Since these guys experience actual gunfights regularly, maybe you get accustomed to the unknown. Once it gets going, it's probably a relief because you know what you're dealing with. I salute you, US Military gunfighters.
It is incredible how so many of the MOH recipients are so humble. And as usual 173rd Airborne Brigade.
That was very humbling, thank you sharing it.
Honoured that you uploaded his story. Thanks Specter
What the hell is a "chosen company" and a "battle company"? I guess bravo and Charlie been replaced?
No there are companies still that go the normal nomenclature. Some switch it up.
Chosen few..
If you woulda been there you’ll understand..