@@denemathis7766 Thank you very much. I did not expect my comment would be even seen. The responses have renewed my faith in mankind in these hard times. You have a Marine in your avatar. So thank you as well. Everyone who serves this country knows what could happen. All are heroes.
This video was amazing I didn’t know Eddie basically invented NOD retention. If you did a series of videos where you brought Ex SOF operators and discussed the gear they used on OPS that would be a 🔥 series.
Lol dudes were using 550 with mini clips to retain nods for long time, also dudes that were running anvis style nods were using bungees to keep them tight due to the nature of the ball detent mount for a long time as well.
@@rangerminiaturesandgaming3647 with my civilian gear I’ve noticed my NODs (when used with the Rhino Mount) still sit spaced from my eyes so I’ve used bungees to pull them close. I prefer to wear the skull crusher under the helmet though as it permits the device to be as close as possible to my eyes. The downside is I cannot flip them up when I no longer need them, I have to push my whole set up to offset my eyes or extend the receiver to its max length to clear my vision.
@@doubleemcastillano464 yeah so I use bungees on anvis6/9 for the same purpose, keep them close and tight. The only downside is being able to raise them fast if you need too, to alleviate this I just unbuckle my helmet and tilt it up so the nods sit on my forehead. I also run the rubber cups on mine to keep from bumping my face/eye socket.
I’m a 70+ year old lady with nothing but gratitude for everything you’ve done. I’m ashamed that you return from a mission, after risking your lives, and realize you’re working for and living among the “walking oblivious.” God bless and protect you and your families.
I know you hear it but I don't think enough. THANK YOU!!!! Simple just thank you. !!!!!! I can't say or do anything to show my gratitude except THANK YOU !!!
You can tell this guys has been through and seen some shit. Thank you sure for your service and everything you have done to protect us standard citizens. Everything you have done is appreciated so thank you.
I was attached to 7th SFG in Afg, and while I wasn't in the breaching team, I was going in right behind them. I got to see how quickly and efficiently the breachers worked. They'd breach and the whole squad would go in, and then me and my four-man team would be behind them. Awesome experiences.
When I was attached to 7th SFG in Afg, I saw several of them carrying these little prybars. Just something from Home Depot. Maybe a foot long, skinny like a screwdriver. They had taken the rubber handle off and replaced it with some kind of grippy tape instead. Served the same purpose as the flathead in this video.
Saw the name and I couldn’t sub fast enough. What a legend. I watched/listened to his interview on combat story which was awesome! Dude is a beast! He has that “not to fuk with” look lol
Absolutely awesome vid, I liked when Eddie just looks straight at the camera after being asked if that beast of a tomahawk ever got used for anything else at 13:29 min mark it's like the look tells you everything!!
Idk what sqn he was but red team was notorious for their Hatchet kills. I think gold used knives and then idr what Blue was but they were more known for being rational guys. Tho, all assault squadrons went off the rails in the GWOT several times. Wild shit. I also don't remember what sqn it was but they used to scalp dudes.
pretty brainwashed though. Because who decides who are the bad guys? It's all perspective... But I get it. If that's the mission, the enemy is clear, most of the time.
Each SEAL would also carry thousands of dollars in cash on them of multiple different countries currency to "buy" their way out of a situation or country. There are classified things about what they carry which is why he only discussed the obvious things they carry.
Man that's crazy how DIY special forces are even in modern times. I remember reading somewhere that Larry Vickers started the whole kneepads and skate helmet thing back in the day with Delta force. Crazy how it proliferated all the way to standard issue today. Cool to see the same scrappy American spirit in today's navy seals. I guess when you're the bleeding edge of tech and the tip of the spear....if gear doesn't exist...it doesn't. Make what you need.
Thank you for your amazing service! I have a good friend who was an operator, I have a family member who is a Gold Star widow, we are interested in this stuff. I appreciate that most of you guys are extremely private, secretive, and do not seek attention, but the people out there who stand on the overpasses in the rain to honor fallen service members are super interested to get a peek behind the curtain.
The average person should know next to nothing about special operations. They are secret and compartmentalized for a reason. The utter cornucopia of SEAL, Ranger, Green Beret videos is sickening. I worked in intelligence and I, like all REAL spec ops folks, signed NDAs. Why are all the SEALs, especially, writing books and making videos??? The enemy thanks you for this video, because nothing is unimportant when you are sizing up your foe. You should care more about your country than your ego and making money on YT.
As to who would win would depend on the individual operators at that level when all other stats they have are super high speed. Also whom ever spots and ambuses whomever first like any fight has a clear advantage. Spec ops are so lethal because they abush and attack first, plus they are better trained. But once the gun fight kicks off it gets very conventional very fast.
The five Special Operations Forces Truths: 1. Humans are more important than hardware. 2. Quality is better than quantity. 3. Special Operations Forces cannot be mass produced. 4. Competent Special Operations Forces cannot be created after emergencies occur. 5. Most special operations require non-SOF assistance.
For a guy from the army. ( Tier 2 ) this is serious info. Eddie. Has done more than most soldiers ever will. We have our tier 1 army guys too. But I've never seen those nod bungies AND I KNOW EXACTLY WAS HES TALKING ABOUT .I hated that too. Also an o.c.d. guy along with A.D.H.D. barely got into the army with my G.E.D.
I was reading some peoples comments on that responce . If that look didnt raise the hair on the back of your neck you are nieve. And like his buddy didnt catch it.you got me with that joke
I’ll never understand the mind of people that idolize people that kill for a living. It’s one thing to be put in these situations as your job… but the clowns in the comment section that think it’s anything other than a necessary evil while eating Cheetos and drinking a Mountain Dew?
Just got done reading the book and the hatchet question is...different than when I watched this prior to. Love the content and you guys for what you have done on behalf and are doing.
@@safaqi01 no the book code over country is about DEVGRU especially Red Squadron and they allegedly used hatchets to skin the hostiles after killing them
@@ObamaFromKenya I asked cause he said "the book" as if he was referring to the only book Eddie is about to have released. Just was confused how he could call it "the book" as if it has anything to do with eddie (besides code over country being about his unit, its not like it was written in part by eddie or something)
I love watching videos of these dudes being part of a conventional unit these are the guy we looked up and where like gods. I was with the 82nd 203 and we where QRF for seals, SF . The tier one guys used mostly rangers at there QRF so imagine that
@@christopherworthington7000 thanks brother I’m super proud of what I did . I was 35 when I joined so I’m pretty happy to be part of the 82nd and the air assault really drew me in . I hope your ok health n mental wise best of luck in future brother . Love ya no homo
Thanks Eddie Penny I know you didn’t wanna do this, but it was very interesting. I appreciate you doing it. I also love the look on your face when you didn’t wanna talk about some thing at the end😂
I'd never expect this dude to be a Tier 1 operator. Looks like an FMF wearing dirt biker from California that listens to reggae and Kotton Mouth Kings.
I love this shit!!! I completely threw my life away wasting My life on drugs. I wish I done it right like all u active and retired military and veterans. U guys and gals have earned and deserve ALL the respect in the world. I swear it is so fkn true about trying to do something that would be a great accomplishment , something that's a goal or dream of yourself and you do not try and give everything you have to succeed either from fear of failing or fear of something else.... IT IS SOOO MUCH MORE AGONIZING having to live with REGRET!!! I wish I tried.I wish I asked.I wish I knew. I Regret I didn't join the military. I was a very good student and had been in JROTC. I worked my way up to First Sgt. I LOVED it. I know we were in High School,but I truly believe I got a taste of what it was and I was ALL IN! I never had friends, didn't fit into any "clique", but none of that mattered. Everyone looked of for everyone. The comraderie was powerful. I was completely devoted to everyone and the responsibility that came each time my rank was promoted. It filled me with this great sense of Pride, unwavering Devotion. I completely threw it away so fast out of nowhere. It kills me. EVERYDAY I have to live with REGRET. I wish, I wish, I wish!!!
Bro, you’re still above ground so stop “wishing” and start “doing”. You, better than most people, know that every day is a challenge in this life due to your past drug addiction. Challenge yourself to do something out of your zone every single day and treat people the way you want to be treated. That can be working out, public speaking, education, etc… Before you know it, people will be coming to you for advice on how to deal with life’s problems. The solutions to our problems are simple however, most people are too afraid and/or lazy to take that next step. They’re too comfortable existing and they’ve given up trying to be the person they want themselves to be. In my experience, nothing worth doing is easy or comfortable. Find something that motivates you (not shaming myself, my father and my family name in my case) to push you further than you think you can go and never look back. Good luck my friend!
The age limit for enlisting in the French Foreign Legion is 39 years 6 months (as long as you pass physical). If you're not too old you could do five years in the Légion étrangère, and afterwards you could find a PMC gig. For the first 2-4 years in the FFL you are fed, clothed and housed for free (up to the rank of Corporal). Moreover, all retired FFL are granted French citizenship; so you would be set with excellent healthcare that is so much better than healthcare in the US (by far), and its free. In the end, you could retire in France when all is said and done if you wanted.
I learned very early on from the guys from the ‘90s about creating your workspace on your chest and not reaching behind or below you so you can keep an eye on everything right in front of you.
Moral of the story? YOU have to decide what YOU need for your skill level, area and climate, mission specific, low weight or moving everything, AND OTHER POTENTIAL OBSTACLES, all depends on YOUR situation.
Hey eddie, just watched your whole 5 hour interview with shawn. Your life story is such an amazing full circle story and it is strengthening my faith in God. Thank you for opening up and being brutally honest and sharing your story
Does everything about SEALS and SpecOps have to be revealed and uncovered and exposed and then packaged and marketed (and sold)? Geez. What happened to the “silent professionals?”
My platoon was issued the combat pants with the built in knee pads while we were in Afghanistan, I only put them on two times, and each time, the mission was scrubbed. Lucky pants in nangarhar province, I'll take it.
I worked in performance shoe sales for years and despite being eventually paid by a competitor, I will attest that Merrill's are the absolute best in my opinion. They are simply biomechanically superior. A lot of companies claim to be this, but it's all hype for the most part.
Shoot, as a small dude, I didn’t want side plates. Because I’m 5’6, I can be dominated by weight. I was not a great mountain hiker. On flat ground, I’m great. In the mountains…Jesus Christ…
I agree with you man. I'm 5'5. thinking of ditching the side plates and getting a 5x11 3a cumberbund. I'm rocking 6x6 ar650 steel plates layered with a 3a insert inside an eagle industries side plate pouch. less weight is always the option. if bullets can't kill you, you running out of breath will.
@@AbnormallyDisfigured what are u talking about ceramic has shelf life for military standard lmao so they can make sure the issue plates freshly . Lmao u are 💩 16 year old ceramic plates work if they are kept good . And they are multi hit 🤣🤣🤣🤡 ok fudd keep wearing metal plates Lmao. Sad !
@@AbnormallyDisfigured at 5’5 more dead lifts isn’t going to help you. Being light on your feet will save you far more often. Also “multi hit capability” is laughable. If you’re getting hit multiple times in a 6 inch side plate you 100% got hit on soft material. So unless you’re running around with medics and casevac it’s a mute point. Also, every 5-7 years for replacement is pretty standard. Think about the leaps and bounds that armor makes every 5-7 years. Steel has its place, and it’s not on patrol or long treks. For home defense you can get away with it and not have the weight be a major hindrance. But the second you step out the wire with your armor being 35% of your body weight the biggest combating you’re going to face will be yourself.
Former 3rd Bgde 82nd Airborne Division Sniper...Maaad Respect for all Tier 1 Operators...Surprised with the bungee on the Nods...never had an issue with that in those 4yrs...I loved the PVS-14...hated the PVS-7...I know what your talking about with the pick axe...You will be in my Prayers
Lost my boy in Tikrit - 2008. You guys/gals are all heroes and have the sincere respect of the father of a fallen Patriot.
Sorry for your loss, sir. He died with his boots on, a warrior's death, a true patriot. Can I ask you his name? Thank you for your sacrifice, as well
God bless you, Sir.
God bless u sir
Thank you Sir for your son's service and for your sacrifice...God bless
@@denemathis7766 Thank you very much. I did not expect my comment would be even seen. The responses have renewed my faith in mankind in these hard times. You have a Marine in your avatar. So thank you as well. Everyone who serves this country knows what could happen. All are heroes.
“Did that thing ever get used for anything else”
That stare is enough said 😂
I know damn well he’s brained a few fuckers with that 🤣
@I QUIT YT Navy SEALs will really kill you with anything they’ll turn a Xbox remote into a whole IED if they could 💀
He should of just nodded and got all wide eyed while he stated into the camera. Slight twitching smirk. Woulda been gold.
i dought it did
What do you think
This video was amazing I didn’t know Eddie basically invented NOD retention. If you did a series of videos where you brought Ex SOF operators and discussed the gear they used on OPS that would be a 🔥 series.
Do a edit with shellshock
Ditto
Lol dudes were using 550 with mini clips to retain nods for long time, also dudes that were running anvis style nods were using bungees to keep them tight due to the nature of the ball detent mount for a long time as well.
@@rangerminiaturesandgaming3647 with my civilian gear I’ve noticed my NODs (when used with the Rhino Mount) still sit spaced from my eyes so I’ve used bungees to pull them close. I prefer to wear the skull crusher under the helmet though as it permits the device to be as close as possible to my eyes. The downside is I cannot flip them up when I no longer need them, I have to push my whole set up to offset my eyes or extend the receiver to its max length to clear my vision.
@@doubleemcastillano464 yeah so I use bungees on anvis6/9 for the same purpose, keep them close and tight. The only downside is being able to raise them fast if you need too, to alleviate this I just unbuckle my helmet and tilt it up so the nods sit on my forehead. I also run the rubber cups on mine to keep from bumping my face/eye socket.
Tier 1 SEAL "Oh, what did I put on my toesies?"
This is the most concise head-to-toe gear description I've ever seen. He not only covered the "what", he explained the "why".
That’s why he’s best of the best.
I’m a 70+ year old lady with nothing but gratitude for everything you’ve done.
I’m ashamed that you return from a mission, after risking your lives, and realize you’re working for and living among the “walking oblivious.”
God bless and protect you and your families.
I know you hear it but I don't think enough. THANK YOU!!!! Simple just thank you. !!!!!! I can't say or do anything to show my gratitude except THANK YOU !!!
The plethora of former operators putting out content is a better recruitment tool than any PR department could hope to produce. It's awesome stuff!!
The humility of this Bloke is his validity. Great vid / interview. Thank you for your Professionalism : service Mate from an Aussie Paratrooper
HEY AUSSIE PARATROOPER , I KEEP AUSTRALIANS IN MY PRAYERS, YOU GUYS ARE CATCHIN ALOT OF TROUBLE AND STANDING UP W/ COURAGE. 👍💪❤🙏
I love the way he answered that last question
You can tell this guys has been through and seen some shit. Thank you sure for your service and everything you have done to protect us standard citizens. Everything you have done is appreciated so thank you.
definitely, check his interview w shawn ryan
That look in the end was hilarious 😂
It’s the little things in the details. Something as simple as what side the zipper is can save your life. Incredible
So true
13:09 “That’s a cool word..rubble”
“Dude awesome” 😂
I was attached to 7th SFG in Afg, and while I wasn't in the breaching team, I was going in right behind them. I got to see how quickly and efficiently the breachers worked. They'd breach and the whole squad would go in, and then me and my four-man team would be behind them. Awesome experiences.
I absolutely love how a Navy SEAL rocks a flathead screwdriver as a go to tool
As a kid I used to call a flathead "The Key To The City"
We used to just call it the skeleton key
@@saltyspitoon792 Yup also a good one
When I was attached to 7th SFG in Afg, I saw several of them carrying these little prybars. Just something from Home Depot. Maybe a foot long, skinny like a screwdriver. They had taken the rubber handle off and replaced it with some kind of grippy tape instead. Served the same purpose as the flathead in this video.
@@americandissident9062 whatever works to pry shit open quick n quiet yup
“What i put on my tosies” not what you expect a professional killer to say 😂
As someone who doesn’t want to talk about this topic, he seems to love to talk about it a whole lot. I’m not complaining at all.
Saw the name and I couldn’t sub fast enough. What a legend. I watched/listened to his interview on combat story which was awesome! Dude is a beast! He has that “not to fuk with” look lol
Saw* the name
Eddie is a super awesome person for sure. God be with you Eddie.
Unlike Eddie he actually used his gear “ Hey. I been Larpin for 30 years and I use my gear all the time “
Looked like a young DeNiro when he was holding that pick and looking at the camera.
Absolutely awesome vid, I liked when Eddie just looks straight at the camera after being asked if that beast of a tomahawk ever got used for anything else at 13:29 min mark it's like the look tells you everything!!
To me the look reveals nothing.
Yeah man...MERICA !!!!..... thats a CUT 🎬...ok guys thats a wrap.....break down the set....lets go home....🤣🤣🤣
Wow, I just saw that and it was EPIC with Tomahawk when he looked into the camera! BADASS
Idk what sqn he was but red team was notorious for their Hatchet kills. I think gold used knives and then idr what Blue was but they were more known for being rational guys. Tho, all assault squadrons went off the rails in the GWOT several times. Wild shit. I also don't remember what sqn it was but they used to scalp dudes.
@@kadensullivan5994 Sound like an awesome video game....what the name if it ?
Eddie is a true bad ass !!🇺🇸🦅
If you haven’t yet please go buy this man’s book. Not only does it help this hero but it helps you as well. You’ll learn something 🙏
"Bad guys deserve to be shot" a quote to live by.
pretty brainwashed though. Because who decides who are the bad guys? It's all perspective... But I get it. If that's the mission, the enemy is clear, most of the time.
Bout to see a lot of sound bites from this on brand commercials
Each SEAL would also carry thousands of dollars in cash on them of multiple different countries currency to "buy" their way out of a situation or country. There are classified things about what they carry which is why he only discussed the obvious things they carry.
They didn't carry money, they caried expensive watches. Rolex and breitlings
@@wierrieassie9447 Yea, sure they did!
This fellow must have helped Sun Tzu write this: 'He will win who knows how to handle both superior and inferior forces'...
Man that's crazy how DIY special forces are even in modern times. I remember reading somewhere that Larry Vickers started the whole kneepads and skate helmet thing back in the day with Delta force. Crazy how it proliferated all the way to standard issue today.
Cool to see the same scrappy American spirit in today's navy seals.
I guess when you're the bleeding edge of tech and the tip of the spear....if gear doesn't exist...it doesn't. Make what you need.
That microphone SM7B is called that for sure Mike 7” black. (it’s 7 and half “)
Thank you for your amazing service! I have a good friend who was an operator, I have a family member who is a Gold Star widow, we are interested in this stuff. I appreciate that most of you guys are extremely private, secretive, and do not seek attention, but the people out there who stand on the overpasses in the rain to honor fallen service members are super interested to get a peek behind the curtain.
Wow thats actually Eddie's invention on the helmet? Damn
Says he was forced to do
It. But has a book out. Lol not that I care I love that they share there stories. It’s what motivated me to serve
The average person should know next to nothing about special operations. They are secret and compartmentalized for a reason. The utter cornucopia of SEAL, Ranger, Green Beret videos is sickening. I worked in intelligence and I, like all REAL spec ops folks, signed NDAs. Why are all the SEALs, especially, writing books and making videos??? The enemy thanks you for this video, because nothing is unimportant when you are sizing up your foe. You should care more about your country than your ego and making money on YT.
My uncle was one of the first members of team 6
As to who would win would depend on the individual operators at that level when all other stats they have are super high speed. Also whom ever spots and ambuses whomever first like any fight has a clear advantage. Spec ops are so lethal because they abush and attack first, plus they are better trained. But once the gun fight kicks off it gets very conventional very fast.
I can't believe our military has entire teams of Eddie caliber operators. I sleep better at night knowing this. 🇺🇸💪🏻
🇺🇲🇺🇲
The five Special Operations Forces Truths:
1. Humans are more important than hardware.
2. Quality is better than quantity.
3. Special Operations Forces cannot be mass produced.
4. Competent Special Operations Forces cannot be created after emergencies occur.
5. Most special operations require non-SOF assistance.
Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa. Hmmm Africa is a continent bro
For a guy from the army. ( Tier 2 ) this is serious info. Eddie. Has done more than most soldiers ever will. We have our tier 1 army guys too. But I've never seen those nod bungies AND I KNOW EXACTLY WAS HES TALKING ABOUT .I hated that too. Also an o.c.d. guy along with A.D.H.D. barely got into the army with my G.E.D.
Lol I love the idea of guys wearing chuck Taylor’s…. Or like a Vans Sk8Hi 😂
I loved the eye contact when asked if it did any other duty 👍👍👍♥️🇺🇸thank you sir for your service 🇺🇸
I was reading some peoples comments on that responce . If that look didnt raise the hair on the back of your neck you are nieve. And like his buddy didnt catch it.you got me with that joke
You could tell by the way he handled and looked at it that they'd seen some shit together.
I was like hey don't look at me
chuck taylors, the most reliable shoe ever made. good stuff. God bless you Eddie
Some of This helped me for my kit. So thanks.
Lmao you won’t have the freedom to build your kit like this.
@messermoreaux1139 in the marines and airsoft I will
cringe
@@Yambag how is it cringe
@@C.I.A.Headquarters if you have to ask, then it's not worth explaining
Super calm super cool probably an absolute monster on the battle field
Worked with seals and SF teams and they always asked why we carried so many mags lmao.
“Take care of your gear and it will take care of you” Instructor R. (Paul Robinson) (BUD/S Class 234)
Some poor souls out there are gonna to spend 3-4k in loadout gear that they will wear at the range. But I bet they will look sick as fuck tho.
So much different from Viet Nam. In the 5th Special Forces it was all about firepower, lots of mags and grenades to include smoke.
EP seems like a really good guy. The look he gave about the pick axe was hilarious.
Ikr. Dudes look was like “you fuckin know it. Kebabs all around!”
The "silent" of course it got used for other things. Great nut cracker.
howlin eddy got same shoes your wearing great minds think alike loveya brother
I’ll never understand the mind of people that idolize people that kill for a living. It’s one thing to be put in these situations as your job… but the clowns in the comment section that think it’s anything other than a necessary evil while eating Cheetos and drinking a Mountain Dew?
What an awesome dude !!!
Thanks for doing the Vid Eddie
Just got done reading the book and the hatchet question is...different than when I watched this prior to.
Love the content and you guys for what you have done on behalf and are doing.
where did you read the book? Its not even out yet
@@safaqi01 Which book are you thinking about? I'm talking about the book "Code over country" by Mathew Cole.
@@OvelNick Oh i thought you were referring to the book Eddie is about to release called 'UNAFRAID'.
@@safaqi01 no the book code over country is about DEVGRU especially Red Squadron and they allegedly used hatchets to skin the hostiles after killing them
@@ObamaFromKenya I asked cause he said "the book" as if he was referring to the only book Eddie is about to have released. Just was confused how he could call it "the book" as if it has anything to do with eddie (besides code over country being about his unit, its not like it was written in part by eddie or something)
I could see the flashbacks forming as soon as he picked up that pick
(Edit) Yeah 15 second later he confirmed my theory
Thank you for your service to our country 🙏 I am forever grateful for it.
Whats this vid about....Seals and their fashion accessories...cmon....wheres his NSN issue movie producer and book editor hiding at ?
Damn dude, crushed it. Never heard that one before.
I love watching videos of these dudes being part of a conventional unit these are the guy we looked up and where like gods. I was with the 82nd 203 and we where QRF for seals, SF . The tier one guys used mostly rangers at there QRF so imagine that
My fellow 82nd Brother...Tier 1 Operators hang with Teir 1 Operators...don't feel left out My Boy😁
@@christopherworthington7000 thanks brother I’m super proud of what I did . I was 35 when I joined so I’m pretty happy to be part of the 82nd and the air assault really drew me in . I hope your ok health n mental wise best of luck in future brother . Love ya no homo
Thanks Eddie Penny I know you didn’t wanna do this, but it was very interesting. I appreciate you doing it. I also love the look on your face when you didn’t wanna talk about some thing at the end😂
I'd never expect this dude to be a Tier 1 operator. Looks like an FMF wearing dirt biker from California that listens to reggae and Kotton Mouth Kings.
I’m from SoCal your comment made me laugh bro 😎 🤟
Ed is phenomenal. God bless him
Eddie is an elite of an operator as it gets
I love this shit!!! I completely threw my life away wasting My life on drugs. I wish I done it right like all u active and retired military and veterans. U guys and gals have earned and deserve ALL the respect in the world. I swear it is so fkn true about trying to do something that would be a great accomplishment , something that's a goal or dream of yourself and you do not try and give everything you have to succeed either from fear of failing or fear of something else.... IT IS SOOO MUCH MORE AGONIZING having to live with REGRET!!! I wish I tried.I wish I asked.I wish I knew. I Regret I didn't join the military. I was a very good student and had been in JROTC. I worked my way up to First Sgt. I LOVED it. I know we were in High School,but I truly believe I got a taste of what it was and I was ALL IN! I never had friends, didn't fit into any "clique", but none of that mattered. Everyone looked of for everyone. The comraderie was powerful. I was completely devoted to everyone and the responsibility that came each time my rank was promoted. It filled me with this great sense of Pride, unwavering Devotion. I completely threw it away so fast out of nowhere. It kills me. EVERYDAY I have to live with REGRET. I wish, I wish, I wish!!!
You should read the book "Fearless" by Eric Blehm, about a now deceased SEAL Team Six operator who was formerly an addict before becoming a SEAL.
@@daftmario123 I will most definitely..thank you my friend!!!
Bro, you’re still above ground so stop “wishing” and start “doing”. You, better than most people, know that every day is a challenge in this life due to your past drug addiction. Challenge yourself to do something out of your zone every single day and treat people the way you want to be treated. That can be working out, public speaking, education, etc… Before you know it, people will be coming to you for advice on how to deal with life’s problems. The solutions to our problems are simple however, most people are too afraid and/or lazy to take that next step. They’re too comfortable existing and they’ve given up trying to be the person they want themselves to be. In my experience, nothing worth doing is easy or comfortable. Find something that motivates you (not shaming myself, my father and my family name in my case) to push you further than you think you can go and never look back. Good luck my friend!
The age limit for enlisting in the French Foreign Legion is 39 years 6 months (as long as you pass physical). If you're not too old you could do five years in the Légion étrangère, and afterwards you could find a PMC gig. For the first 2-4 years in the FFL you are fed, clothed and housed for free (up to the rank of Corporal). Moreover, all retired FFL are granted French citizenship; so you would be set with excellent healthcare that is so much better than healthcare in the US (by far), and its free. In the end, you could retire in France when all is said and done if you wanted.
Gotta live for the now and forget about the past. The past will never change but the future can be molded.
In my experience, guys love gear until they have to pay for it themselves.
Thank u for giving us the smirk when asked anything else with the hammer? Just shoot me
I learned very early on from the guys from the ‘90s about creating your workspace on your chest and not reaching behind or below you so you can keep an eye on everything right in front of you.
Super great plan until you need to be as flat as possible - and then some - so your forehead doesn't get canoed.
Nothing else look was classic!
Do you have to be gay to be “Tier 1”?
Moral of the story? YOU have to decide what YOU need for your skill level, area and climate, mission specific, low weight or moving everything, AND OTHER POTENTIAL OBSTACLES, all depends on YOUR situation.
Hey eddie, just watched your whole 5 hour interview with shawn. Your life story is such an amazing full circle story and it is strengthening my faith in God. Thank you for opening up and being brutally honest and sharing your story
you know he caught a body with that pick lol
His non-answer about alternative uses for his pickaxe spoke volumes.
Who sells that Pick ? Im a huge Tomahawk Fan .. love to buy one of those
There's the silent professional, yeah well it got used. Thank you Brother because it's just something we don't discuss.
How's it feel to have Hollywood pretend to be you? Hooya gents, job well done:)
Straight to the business. I like the way you guys operate.
Does everything about SEALS and SpecOps have to be revealed and uncovered and exposed and then packaged and marketed (and sold)? Geez. What happened to the “silent professionals?”
It's how they market the military to COD kiddies.
My platoon was issued the combat pants with the built in knee pads while we were in Afghanistan, I only put them on two times, and each time, the mission was scrubbed.
Lucky pants in nangarhar province, I'll take it.
Woman CRUMPLE under a heavy load lmao 😀
I could be wrong, but I think this guy is the real deal.
Badass navy seal ~ "what did I wear on my toesies?"
Do seals get to keep their gear after they get out? DJ has a lot of his gear from the teams and so do you, just wondering.
13:23 🤣🤣🤣I AM DYING RIGHT NOW, THAT WAS THE FUNNIEST THING I HAVE EVER FREAKIN SEEN
Man I would love to see a podcast with Eddy and Slade Cutrer .. aka sladeraider
I worked in performance shoe sales for years and despite being eventually paid by a competitor, I will attest that Merrill's are the absolute best in my opinion. They are simply biomechanically superior. A lot of companies claim to be this, but it's all hype for the most part.
Shoot, as a small dude, I didn’t want side plates. Because I’m 5’6, I can be dominated by weight. I was not a great mountain hiker. On flat ground, I’m great. In the mountains…Jesus Christ…
I agree with you man. I'm 5'5. thinking of ditching the side plates and getting a 5x11 3a cumberbund. I'm rocking 6x6 ar650 steel plates layered with a 3a insert inside an eagle industries side plate pouch. less weight is always the option. if bullets can't kill you, you running out of breath will.
@@AbnormallyDisfigured steel plates ? U fudd get ceramic plates of ur concerned about weight
@@jhh600 ceramic has a shelf life and doesnt have multi hit capability of steel so im good. Ill just do more dead lifts
@@AbnormallyDisfigured what are u talking about ceramic has shelf life for military standard lmao so they can make sure the issue plates freshly . Lmao u are 💩 16 year old ceramic plates work if they are kept good . And they are multi hit 🤣🤣🤣🤡 ok fudd keep wearing metal plates Lmao. Sad !
@@AbnormallyDisfigured at 5’5 more dead lifts isn’t going to help you. Being light on your feet will save you far more often. Also “multi hit capability” is laughable. If you’re getting hit multiple times in a 6 inch side plate you 100% got hit on soft material. So unless you’re running around with medics and casevac it’s a mute point. Also, every 5-7 years for replacement is pretty standard. Think about the leaps and bounds that armor makes every 5-7 years. Steel has its place, and it’s not on patrol or long treks. For home defense you can get away with it and not have the weight be a major hindrance. But the second you step out the wire with your armor being 35% of your body weight the biggest combating you’re going to face will be yourself.
Where can you find a pickaxe like that
"Is that (custom spiked rock hammer) ever been used for anything else?", Answer: (Silence) mike drop.
Yeah, we got it.
You know the best way to distract a seal? Beach ball.
cool kit setup but I loved the end were Eddie basically gave the look of if I told you I'd have to kill you 😂
I wish I had half the mental toughness that it takes for these guys to make through BUDS training, and to survive thereafter.
U popular opinion... Buds is a two week snap shot of basic army MOS 😂
@@theateroftheabsurd2168 I am not sure what u are saying...?
If I had the luxury of being born in the USA I would have definitely tried. Don't miss out, try it until it's too late.
Former 3rd Bgde 82nd Airborne Division Sniper...Maaad Respect for all Tier 1 Operators...Surprised with the bungee on the Nods...never had an issue with that in those 4yrs...I loved the PVS-14...hated the PVS-7...I know what your talking about with the pick axe...You will be in my Prayers
That pick has definitely been on the inside of someone’s skull😂
you watch too many movies
Yeah I agree with Eddie!! There’s WAY to many of these.
Thank you for your service you are highly appreciated
That guy! Serious quiet professional type~ great interview.
Plenty of people want to wear operator gear, but when it comes time to do operator shit, only the few step up.
Thanks for your service gents! The older I get, the more grateful I am to men like you.