Tom 'The Hulk' Richards was my CO in the 1980's, at Seal Team 1, he 'pinned' my Trident on me, a day I'll never forget. I even got to know him off duty when he'd show up at our local civilian gym in Imperial Beach, what a great guy. Thanks for your service Tom! Long Live the Brotherhood!
@@djklu6550 his name doesn’t sound familiar, though that was over 30 years ago for me and two services later. I wound up retiring from the Army after 6 years in the Teams.
My dad was on Guadalcanal bronze star purple heart oak leaf Custer I put his name on ww2 memorial. He never spoke of it, got over it told me he had a job to do a great father good family man and serve this country
Worked for "The Hulk" briefly when I was active duty. My favorite quip from him regarding SEAL training is..: "We don't instill enthusiasm - we distill it..." Absolutely spot on. Great leader!
When he said "I looked at it like I worked for those 6000 special operations soldiers" my admiration found a whole new level of awesome. I wish everyone who has the job of assisting the people in the line of fire held this viewpoint. This man was a badass in every transition life handed him. True American hero!
They still do! I meet these guys almost daily. It is an honor and privilege to see them. The fabric of society however is the average man… I think you are spot on about that.
They do. The trouble is the communist infiltrated Western society socialist feminist. a mass cross over of 3rd world races are destroying our culture and society. The elite in the west are still the same bxstxrds
I can agree with him 100 percent about ptsd. I served Army infantry Vietnam 68/69. Was wounded twice and came home. Today there are far too many guys that never left the security of a base camp collecting 100 percent for ptsd. I knew one guy who told me you just tell the va some bullshit story that never happened and he got 100 percent for ptsd. I’m 80 years old and have never tried to collect ptsd because I honored my time in the Army.
Again what a good father can do for a young man. Young men need to be forged not given an excessive amount of choices and failure is just expected. Thank you for your service sir.
This is truly an amazing man that knows what always needs to be done. I'm retired Army after 28+ years and was a Drill Sgt and ran a NCOES school when I retired. I look up to all that this SEAL has done in his career.
As a Veteran Marine Corps and Navy Corpsman , My Honored Salute to you Sir for Your Service , Professionalism, Commitment, and Leadership as a US Navy Officer of The Spec Warfare Community. Well Done Sir.
I've had the good fortune of meeting several Medal of Honor awardees, former POWs, and other brave men who received significant decorations for valor and they all share several common traits: Faith in God, great humility, love for America.
The Admiral's point about "PTS" really hit home with me. I was on a search team at Ground Zero the week of 9/11. If the aftermath of the slaughter of nearly 3,000 human beings in such a horrific manner doesn't get to you, THAT would be a disorder! After the 9/11 Memorial was built, I became a volunteer museum tour guide. We worked in teams of two and all of us had a direct connection to that attack. I found talking to others who were there, and to the groups we led, to be very therapeutic. Some of the terrible memories will never go away. But I choose to focus on a stitch of time when goodness rose up to meet evil.
I would have served with Admiral Richards in a heart beat! Appears to be a great leader who doesn't mince words. That's a sign of a good leader who cares about his personnel and the mission at hand.
I'm thanking God at this moment for my hearing Rear Admiral Richards making the distinction that PTS is NOT a disorder - he is 100% correct and the sooner the rest of society / medical professional acknowledge that the better it will be for so many veterans and their families.
My dad was Ranger in N.Africa was wounded When discharged it said due to training & combat He shouldn't be around weapons etc. His funeral hall at the barracks was full Finest man I'll ever know Thanks for your story
You’re such a nice man you said the story so nicely like it was nothing but so romantic kicking ass and taking names that’s a good story and you rock it very well with the mustache along with the flag
Hearing some of these stories on various channels including the one from a University in the North East I think who did a serious project having Vietnam Veterans tell their stories is an amazing thing for me. I grew up in an era when it was ungrained in us to never, under any circumstances bring this subject up to a Veteran. Many of my friends fathers were in Vietnam and each one that was, we knew about it. School teachers warned us and personally know some stories of that time that are quite interesting. My father got Honorably Discharged in maybe 64'. I have as many b&w photo's i could find. He's in Calverton National Cemetery. I have all his patches and some kind of book like a year book of different deployments and companies and all the CO's and guys pictures and names from 1964. It has pictures of them working, joking, and doing work I honestly would not want to do. There was a small picture of an older guy in Formal uniform, seems like top brass that came with each book.
I wonder if he knew my friend Jack Flowers from Louisville KY - Jack was an incredible man - I still can't believe he befriended me - For some reason he took a liking to me - I treasure his friendship and I value the time spent with Jack - He was my buddy and a true American Bad Ass
Literally walking weighted down and on the river bottom in the correct direction to pop up and drain barrels and return fire. Amazing selection and training of the mind to never panic, just get on with it. Do your f-ing job sailor!
Me thinks the Admiral was biting his tongue when talking about nine-to-fivers. He wanted to tell the camera what he really thinks about those types, but he didn't want to get banned off the Internet, permanently.
Gotta envy the lady taint tickler on that gunfighter. Only a man with 30 years of Commanding Navy SeALs can grow one that spectacular. My dad was in a navy special warfare unit that is now called SWCC operators, on riverine patrol boats that ferried SeALs, Green Barets and MAC SOG V guys up and down the rivers in the Delta region of Vietnam. Wonder if he could have run across this war hero. Surely they chewed on some of same mud.
Tom 'The Hulk' Richards was my CO in the 1980's, at Seal Team 1, he 'pinned' my Trident on me, a day I'll never forget. I even got to know him off duty when he'd show up at our local civilian gym in Imperial Beach, what a great guy. Thanks for your service Tom! Long Live the Brotherhood!
Thanks for sharing your story!
Did you ever serve with Karl Heinz?
@@djklu6550 his name doesn’t sound familiar, though that was over 30 years ago for me and two services later. I wound up retiring from the Army after 6 years in the Teams.
@@Ncollins99 why has America lost every war since the seal teams were created?
@@user-bt3bo7hl6f why don’t you ask the politicians you voted for.
My dad was on Guadalcanal bronze star purple heart oak leaf Custer I put his name on ww2 memorial. He never spoke of it, got over it told me he had a job to do a great father good family man and serve this country
Your dad is a great hero. Real men never spoke about their time in war
@@lriper4702 thank you
thank you❤❤
Too bad he didn't teach you English, or not to lie.
@user-io6pj8bz8h yes my family from Italy 🇮🇹
Worked for "The Hulk" briefly when I was active duty. My favorite quip from him regarding SEAL training is..: "We don't instill enthusiasm - we distill it..." Absolutely spot on. Great leader!
This is a real man , kids today could learn a lot from him
Adults also.
When I don't get to see the entirety of the video I feel like I missed out
When he said "I looked at it like I worked for those 6000 special operations soldiers" my admiration found a whole new level of awesome. I wish everyone who has the job of assisting the people in the line of fire held this viewpoint. This man was a badass in every transition life handed him. True American hero!
I don’t think they make men like this anymore. Thank you for your service.
@@4Him4u2 my father was like this World War II all over the Philippine Islands
They still do! I meet these guys almost daily. It is an honor and privilege to see them. The fabric of society however is the average man… I think you are spot on about that.
@@4Him4u2 thank you
They do. The trouble is the communist infiltrated Western society socialist feminist. a mass cross over of 3rd world races are destroying our culture and society. The elite in the west are still the same bxstxrds
No, they don't!! America is filled with Soy Boys!!
In working 27 years in private security I worked with quite a few Vietnam veterans, they were the best people that you could work with.
I can agree with him 100 percent about ptsd. I served Army infantry Vietnam 68/69. Was wounded twice and came home. Today there are far too many guys that never left the security of a base camp collecting 100 percent for ptsd. I knew one guy who told me you just tell the va some bullshit story that never happened and he got 100 percent for ptsd. I’m 80 years old and have never tried to collect ptsd because I honored my time in the Army.
Bullshit
Yes Sir. I've known so many guys look like body builders collecting disability
Thank you for your service.
Real PTSD is a problem. It is used for a pension enhancement now, that and sleep apnea, it gets you 40% disability.
@@happysanchezjr.9162he is correct, you are probably one of them.
Wow i listened to this guy’s every word. I could listen to him all day. They don’t make men like this anymore.
Again what a good father can do for a young man. Young men need to be forged not given an excessive amount of choices and failure is just expected. Thank you for your service sir.
The most respected commanding officer I ever served under, thank you for your service, sir.
This is truly an amazing man that knows what always needs to be done. I'm retired Army after 28+ years and was a Drill Sgt and ran a NCOES school when I retired. I look up to all that this SEAL has done in his career.
“If it didn’t bother you, that would be a disorder.”
Hell yeah! That’s my Monday mantra!
Sir Richards is a Titanium Steel Soldier. Salute Sir.
Epic 'stache...
That stache has its own DD214… 😂
Phenomenal lip sweater, heard it has atleast 17 confirmed kills
As a Veteran Marine Corps and Navy Corpsman , My Honored Salute to you Sir for Your Service , Professionalism, Commitment, and Leadership as a US Navy Officer of The Spec Warfare Community. Well Done Sir.
Semper Fi Doc! I was in country 68-69, kilo 3/5, multiple Purple Hearts.
To you to sir ❤❤❤
Welcome home Mr. Richards. You are one hell of a talker and motivator. I am sure that you accomplished a lot during your career. Thank you.
I've had the good fortune of meeting several Medal of Honor awardees, former POWs, and other brave men who received significant decorations for valor and they all share several common traits: Faith in God, great humility, love for America.
The Admiral's point about "PTS" really hit home with me. I was on a search team at Ground Zero the week of 9/11. If the aftermath of the slaughter of nearly 3,000 human beings in such a horrific manner doesn't get to you, THAT would be a disorder! After the 9/11 Memorial was built, I became a volunteer museum tour guide. We worked in teams of two and all of us had a direct connection to that attack. I found talking to others who were there, and to the groups we led, to be very therapeutic. Some of the terrible memories will never go away. But I choose to focus on a stitch of time when goodness rose up to meet evil.
I would have served with Admiral Richards in a heart beat! Appears to be a great leader who doesn't mince words. That's a sign of a good leader who cares about his personnel and the mission at hand.
Outstanding video. Thank you Sir for your service! I was born 11-11-69 Veterans Day! You were already there. Wow Thank You.
This country needs leaders like this in DC ASAP.
This guy is the real deal.
Got high up & still talks the talk...!
F-bomb's aside his PTS analysis is Gold...Salute.
That was a fine speech on a subject I knew nothing about. Thank you, SIR!!!
Former AFSOC guy here. Thank God we have men like Admiral Richards who go into the breech when asked, and do their job and complete their missions.
I love this man. A true American hero!!
Tell it how it is sir! A great video about leading from the front....true leadership!
A very impressive man, a true leader, a warrior thru and thru! Thank you for a lifetime in serving our country!
Good listen Thx. Nice and blunt answers!
I'm thanking God at this moment for my hearing Rear Admiral Richards making the distinction that PTS is NOT a disorder - he is 100% correct and the sooner the rest of society / medical professional acknowledge that the better it will be for so many veterans and their families.
Thank you sir for your service.
SALUTE
SIR
THANK YOU
For your commitment , determination , perseverance , and Service
That's the kind of men we need now more than ever!!
Love this guy! Also, he's got a song assigned for each point he's making.
My dad was Ranger in N.Africa was wounded
When discharged it said due to training & combat
He shouldn't be around weapons etc.
His funeral hall at the barracks was full
Finest man I'll ever know
Thanks for your story
Awesome! 30 years of service! I salute you sir! Love the sinking san pan story.
You’re such a nice man you said the story so nicely like it was nothing but so romantic kicking ass and taking names that’s a good story and you rock it very well with the mustache along with the flag
Thank you for your service sir
That stache had a Trident of its own.
God bless all of our military personnel!!! Thank you for your service!! Semper Fi.
Thank you for sharing, thank you for your service
Hearing some of these stories on various channels including the one from a University in the North East I think who did a serious project having Vietnam Veterans tell their stories is an amazing thing for me. I grew up in an era when it was ungrained in us to never, under any circumstances bring this subject up to a Veteran. Many of my friends fathers were in Vietnam and each one that was, we knew about it. School teachers warned us and personally know some stories of that time that are quite interesting. My father got Honorably Discharged in maybe 64'. I have as many b&w photo's i could find. He's in Calverton National Cemetery. I have all his patches and some kind of book like a year book of different deployments and companies and all the CO's and guys pictures and names from 1964. It has pictures of them working, joking, and doing work I honestly would not want to do. There was a small picture of an older guy in Formal uniform, seems like top brass that came with each book.
Legend!!
Thank you For your Service to our Country!
Bill
Buckhead Ga
Just one of our BadAss seals right here. Thank You Sir.
Thank you for your talk, and you have me with PTS
These guys and the LRRPs were just super hardcore warriors in Vietnam.
Welcome Home Admiral Richards. Thank you sir. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️🫡🫡🫡🫡 Petty Officer Jones.
Great lesson, Boss. I understand exactly how you’re saying with PTS.
Nice video. I remember him from the Navy Seals documentary on Discovery Channel. Cool seeing he's from Long Island, even though I'm from Queens lol.
I've seen that before. He was a lot younger.
Its been said that Richards mustache pinned Sam Ellits mustache and made it say uncle
This guy is great. Thank you sir
I like that man! And I agree with him on pts. Thanks for sharing your amazing experiences.
I stand in respect on this man and in awe of the stache! *crisp hand salute*
What an inspiring man!!
That mustache is godly
He was one tough looking SOB Seal back in the day. THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!
He's a smart tough guy...
You’re a hero sir!
Nobody should ever see their own bone. I've seen mine.... Thank you for your service, Seal!
Tremendous. Heck of a motivational speech.
God bless your service to your country
I wonder if he knew my friend Jack Flowers from Louisville KY - Jack was an incredible man - I still can't believe he befriended me - For some reason he took a liking to me - I treasure his friendship and I value the time spent with Jack - He was my buddy and a true American Bad Ass
Love this man’s attitude an his vocabulary
Holy s$%^! That guy was a beast!
If these great soldiers knew the people they were really fighting and sacrificing their lives for everyone of them would be singing a different tune.
Brother was a Walking MUNITIONS FACTORY…🇺🇸
Literally walking weighted down and on the river bottom in the correct direction to pop up and drain barrels and return fire. Amazing selection and training of the mind to never panic, just get on with it. Do your f-ing job sailor!
What a great man ! And amazing caeer
Solid dude semper fi
Economy of words with each one well said.
That is an amazing man.
"We'll worry about that later"
Amen brother!!!
You gotta LOVE these GUYS, AMERICAN WARRIORS.❤
This guy is awesome. God bless you always 🙏❤
Me thinks the Admiral was biting his tongue when talking about nine-to-fivers. He wanted to tell the camera what he really thinks about those types, but he didn't want to get banned off the Internet, permanently.
I like this guy!
Hand injuries hit different.
YES SIR!
Good on ya SIR!!
Amen
Wow!!!!!
You’re like the original Chuck Norris
Wrong, Chuck Norris would like to be like the Admiral. IF Chuck was tough enough!
Gotta envy the lady taint tickler on that gunfighter. Only a man with 30 years of Commanding Navy SeALs can grow one that spectacular.
My dad was in a navy special warfare unit that is now called SWCC operators, on riverine patrol boats that ferried SeALs, Green Barets and MAC SOG V guys up and down the rivers in the Delta region of Vietnam.
Wonder if he could have run across this war hero. Surely they chewed on some of same mud.
One tough old hombre. 👍
Obviously, the guy doesn't understand how PTSD works.
Fucking rights brother
From Canada if I was alive - and of age range I would never have missed this war
Whonwould have the presence of mind, standard Canadian, Aussie infantry, thats who.
All I can say to that is HELL YA....
Semper Fi, 68-69.
That beautiful lip sweater has atleast 17 confirmed kills
That Moustache should be mandatory in the Navy😊
Prenence of mind -worth 1000 rounds-say i
Can he pleaae run for president.
9:10 Bad ass soldier and a handsome as f*ck poster boy for the Navy🫡
Real American Bad Ass! 💪👊
💪•MACHO STACH•💪
Thomas. Did you serve with CPO Bob Shamberger? RIP. Asking from Australia where his ex wife lives.
I am a coward and appreciate the warrior hero..
Jesus h Christ what a monster
In Nam, the seals were amateurs compared to army special forces & marine force recon😂 😂😂😂