As a 19 year old dude, I'm glad I live in an age where I have direct access to hear and consume the content of Jocko Willink, Jordan Peterson, Joe Rogan, Gary Vee, Grant Cardone, Jim Rohn, Tom Bilyeu, Patrick Bet-David, and other great content creators -- feels great. Thanks, Jocko and RUclips!
This man is requires listening during family dinner time, and early morning get ready routine times... My 9 and 5 year old daughters can recite many of his sound bites by virtue of having heard some so many times. His thoughts, attitude and approach to life are what every individual, family member and dedicated member of society should strive to embody... In the absolute most hetero way I know possible, this man, Jock, is my hero...
That mindset of 'no factor' was super novel at first but has really helped with brushing past problems that used to hold me up. Appreciate the podcast Jocko.
@@kevinz2738 A definition of "novelty" is: a small and inexpensive toy or ornament. So in this case I think Mere Mortals's comment meant that "no factor" seemed like somewhat of a gimmick at first, but proved to be more useful than they expected.
Thanks for keeping the stories and memories alive. I am proud of you like I am proud of Reg and I love the thought of those medics and Pattons tanks rolling in and representing us in a fine manner.
Love this episode and how Jocko has such a quick and insightful grasp of the situations at play as he can relate to them. Also a very strong cultural grasp of the particular British character. Keep it up!
Thank you for an enlightening and heart felt written experience. These were great men and warriors who lived invisible and brilliantly as regular men. We cannot know these men because most are dead and their history is a powerful and visceral lesson that we as living ancestors of brave, valuable and stoic men who fought, killed and survived the history in which they lived through. We need warriors to tell their stories, give us the insight to how they stood firm and made their way through a history that we cannot know. The value of their outlook I think lives in some but it seems that society is turning its back to the power of the unseen and unknown individual. This man was and is a fine example of the past slowly disintegrating by the softness and bubble of history’s winners.
Thank you for sharing that British Soldier`s story. What a stud he was. My dad was a Marine at the Frozen Chosin Reservoir Trap. He was operating a .50 Caliber machinegun until wounded. He was very Grateful to the British Marines. He called them Hell on Wheels. According to him, they broke through 7 Chinese roadblocks, and helped our men out of a bad spot. I always buy the drinks when I meet a British Marine.
Oooh i get it now. British and other countries don't like Americans because they don't think they deserve their power for how new we are. Tell me if im wrong and explain why. !(THIS WAS FOR A DIFFERENT COMMENT)!
vAult b0y24 Truelock what ? nothing of what you said corresponds to the original comment, regardless, are these facts your pointing out or just a feeling you have ?
@@suncity22001 oh lol took me a week and someone likeing the comment to realize i meant to put this on a different comment lol, pretty much just a theory of experience with different podcast/Comments sections. I also met a kinda diverse group of online people that i played Gta5 online with for almost a month who i became friends with and talked to, played games together. But as soon as the group as a whole found out that i was american, the mood changed very quick and they really kinda stopped talking to me in the chat . And one of them flipped on me over a race because d-sync showed on there screen that i crashed into her but i didn't. It wasn't just people from England also one of them a guy from Ireland who really despised me after i told them where i lived. Weirdest and most awkward thing i ever experienced.
Knowing we got guys like jocko and echo charles in the military helps me sleep better at night. Are enemies dont stand a chance against these philosopher warriors. not only they strong and skilled physically, but mentally these guys are college level educated. I hope to do these men honor by upholding the consititution and being a positive impact on my local community. love america. its ok to be patriotic ameica !!
Speaking of Up Hill 5 miles both ways, before we were married I had got my ex wife pregnant and we were hurting financially so when my car broke down, to get to my job at the foundry had to bike to work 54 miles round trip, Then swing a sledgehammer for 12 hours. As a new dad I loved it because it was time alone Additionally I always find it enjoyable to learn how far I can go.
It's your own goddamned business to see how far you can go...but if you're feeling lucky.... I'll let you know when I buy the clear headed very dominant Czech DDR German Shepherd with Protection training and the Caucasian Ovcharka I want. Then you can attempt to enter my property or vehicle. 😂😂🤣🤣😂
I always watch Jocko before falling asleep it’s like his voice calms me. I woke up early and this video was playing and I couldn’t stop watching! Wow when you think of what they went through in WW2 it’s makes me feel like a sissy for what I’ve seen and been through in Afghanistan.
That didn't seem like 3hr 50 min. The absolute stud warrior that Jocko mentions occasionally applies to Reg Curtis and the 1st para battalion. Amazing people!
Flak is a generic term for anti aircraft artillery. It was borrowed from the German military acronym FlaK, short for Flugabwehrkanone which means “anti-aircraft cannon.” Flak jackets are so named because they were initially developed to protect RAF aircrew in WWII from fragmentation from such artillery.
Ex Gordon Highlanders finally got our statue in Aberdeen,Scotland ,on the North Face of the plinth there’s a plaque it reads “ the finest regiment in the world” Winston Churchill “. Those men and women who served and continue to serve are the finest in the world. 🏴
I just sat through and listened to this entire podcast in one sitting now normally i break them up. But for some strange reason man i just didnt want to press pause on this one. It definitely brings about a perspective for sure.
@ 31:50 after basic seal training and the commander officer gives you the "8 hours sleep" .. i can't for a second forget every time our commander officer did this to us every time .. and as you said usually after two or three days of extreme training .. and definitely, as you said is not as that time during the war
@La Catrina The American Revolution boils down to one group of Brits with the help of the French fighting the B Team of the British Army in a competition of 'who can be the most British'. Try reading some actual historical sources rather than mass-market paperbacks. Start with the Founding Fathers.
In the late 1970s my brother and I used our BB Guns against each other. Making sure we didn’t shoot in the face! We never did but enough pain and bruises on legs and body to show how we were obsessed with Play War. For me I joined the army in 1989, and in 1991 I was deployed to Iraq and to patrol with section moves, live ammunition, claymores, radio checks and artillery support I found a measure of my childhood fantasy come alive in Iraq. Still at the end of the tour it was no longer child friendly and my learning experience from Iraq 1991 put rest to childhood fantasyland. RIP Sgt. Eddie Grant.
Jocko, im not a military guy im just extremely interested. I want to know what u think about war with china. Weve been in a 30 year war with middle east, if im correct; with mostly guerrilla fighters not equally trained and armed military. That said i may not even know what im talking about having never been in the fight, with the marines currently ramping up for a conflict with china along with russia and pakistan possibly ww3. What can we expect?
I wonder if I had 1,000 chances to roll with Jocko or Echo, if I could win once. Probably not. They really train to fight and also don't look like regular people.
chubbyurma And how, exactly, does one discern between finding you’re on the wrong path and giving up? Jocko seems to think that all the guys who quit BUD/s just gave up on their dreams of becoming a SEAL, whereas I think that some of them just woke up and realized that they didn’t belong there.
There's some bad people here in Shelby. But I outmaneuvered them. I out thought them and like a Berserker I scared the s*** out of them. You know why? Cuz Tweakers are already scared. The minute they do that first hit. Those little bastards hurt the kids. I've seen it. And I'll put that fire out. That's pretty tough. Talk for a little skinny guy, huh?🦅🇺🇸❤ America Who is going to protect the children And a hand was seen I'll do it.😁⚓ I was put on charge. For entering a space Where deadly force was authorized I have to admit. It was kind of fun.🤪🤺
That joke was funny 5 years ago when I first heard it. I’m glad you’ve taken it upon yourself to write the same comment on every video since then. You must be a really funny guy
Am I the only one that feels like Echo is always half asleep and sounds disinterested in the majority of his grunts and humms?! Great podcast as usual but Echo needs his microphone silenced.
WoW, I listened to the pod cast on Podbean bean & my god what a story m8, jesus, i just had to come here & like & leave a comment, thanks for the insight into this magnificent story guys, funny at times regarding some of our British quotes "bothersome" yep that's us at times, thanks
As a girl I played with my brothers plastic green soldiers and briefly considered joining but my father heavily discouraged me and I caved. I greatly admire and support warriors including military and law enforcement. Watching American society these days where there are so many who don't support warriors (especially police and ICE) I have wonder lately - do I support men of the warrior class because I was conditioned having a father who was a WWII vet? Or is there a warrior class by genetics and being a daughter of that genetics causes me to support it. And why do some people not support the people protecting them? I guess I'll never know the answer! Keep up the great podcasts Jocko! (and Echo)
Jewels M I guess your dad had seen so much horror he couldn’t imagine his daughter (or son) having to go through the sane heart aching experience. When my grandfather (a Scottish WW2 Veteran) found out I joined the army was upset that I joined the army (I volunteered and my grandfather was conscripted). He died the year I served in Iraq and never had the opportunity to share my experience with him, however in retrospect I realised why he was upset with my choice. I’m in two minds in regards to my service in that it was the best and worst of my life. At the end of the day I volunteered and the outcomes are on me. I think your dad was trying to protect you, rightly or wrongly that’s beside the point. Look I’m happy I made the choice to serve but I have paid a huge life price for the privilege.
@@garydaly My father actually didn't talk about the horror aspects of war concerning my own service. As a woman back when I wanted to enlist women were not in battle or front line positions. And I wanted to go air force to work as a controller in a tower and I'd scored well on the ASVAB in that area. I felt I could translate this to a civilian career. His concern had to do with a stereotype from his generation that enlisted women were not always of high moral character concerning adult relations. In other words his concern was for what he considered my right and future role as a wife and mother. Times have changed obviously. He did talk to me later about his experiences - once for a report for school and then later in his life when I was in my late 40's and 50's. His stories really did point out how fragile the line is between right and wrong when you see what people will do on a battle field, some necessary and right for the mission, some selfish and evil for personal gain. Thank you for your reply! I appreciate it.
I think some people are not conscious of their failure to separate the people making policies from the people carrying them out. It's easy to believe from the outside that every soldier agrees with and believes in the war they are fighting. And when that's not the case, I think that is then even harder to understand for many people.
Thank you for bringing Reg Curtis' story to the masses. His voice/words carry a weight that many in my age group do not understand. Maybe, thankfully in part to Reg and his sacrifices they are able to live such a sheltered, comfy life.
As a 19 year old dude, I'm glad I live in an age where I have direct access to hear and consume the content of Jocko Willink, Jordan Peterson, Joe Rogan, Gary Vee, Grant Cardone, Jim Rohn, Tom Bilyeu, Patrick Bet-David, and other great content creators -- feels great. Thanks, Jocko and RUclips!
We stay in the best era my man.
Read Sun Tzu and Adam Smith to get the depth of what's available
Way to go man. That's some very good choices for a MAN your age!
Sun Tzu was an idiot. Don't waste your time.
Grant Cardone is a bit of a prick. Be better than him. 👍
Grant Cardone is a scientologist i believe and also a bit of a prick dont listen to him.
paratrooper in 3 para here, cheers for reading the book and supporting the parachute regiment Jocko.
Isn’t it just incredible to pay respects to a now gone but not forgotten British hero.
This man is requires listening during family dinner time, and early morning get ready routine times... My 9 and 5 year old daughters can recite many of his sound bites by virtue of having heard some so many times. His thoughts, attitude and approach to life are what every individual, family member and dedicated member of society should strive to embody... In the absolute most hetero way I know possible, this man, Jock, is my hero...
That mindset of 'no factor' was super novel at first but has really helped with brushing past problems that used to hold me up. Appreciate the podcast Jocko.
Sorry for my ignorance, but what does the expression "super novel" means?
@@kevinz2738 Super novel = Very new/unknown
@@kevinz2738 A definition of "novelty" is: a small and inexpensive toy or ornament. So in this case I think Mere Mortals's comment meant that "no factor" seemed like somewhat of a gimmick at first, but proved to be more useful than they expected.
Thank you both.
Other 2 comments basically nailed it. Novel means new and the super part was just for emphasis.
For any Americans that aren’t aware of the film, it’s A Bridge Too Far. Operation Market garden movie which depicts all of this
Mandatory watching for anyone going on a military history binge. Spectacular film.
Jerry A Up there was some fine British World War II movies for sure! The fox hunting horn on the bridge is a great scene
Thanks for keeping the stories and memories alive. I am proud of you like I am proud of Reg and I love the thought of those medics and Pattons tanks rolling in and representing us in a fine manner.
Echo Charles coming in with the connections to popular sayings like “Don’t give me any flak.” Awesome, man.
His tone in the beginning sounds like he's opening up the church service, "let us pray."
This is my church
Love this episode and how Jocko has such a quick and insightful grasp of the situations at play as he can relate to them. Also a very strong cultural grasp of the particular British character. Keep it up!
The lessons of work ethic were great.
Thanks Jocko and Echo.
Thank you for an enlightening and heart felt written experience. These were great men and warriors who lived invisible and brilliantly as regular men. We cannot know these men because most are dead and their history is a powerful and visceral lesson that we as living ancestors of brave, valuable and stoic men who fought, killed and survived the history in which they lived through. We need warriors to tell their stories, give us the insight to how they stood firm and made their way through a history that we cannot know. The value of their outlook I think lives in some but it seems that society is turning its back to the power of the unseen and unknown individual. This man was and is a fine example of the past slowly disintegrating by the softness and bubble of history’s winners.
Thank you for sharing that British Soldier`s story. What a stud he was. My dad was a Marine at the Frozen Chosin Reservoir Trap. He was operating a .50 Caliber machinegun until wounded. He was very Grateful to the British Marines. He called them Hell on Wheels. According to him, they broke through 7 Chinese roadblocks, and helped our men out of a bad spot. I always buy the drinks when I meet a British Marine.
Timely reminder what it is, or at least was to be british. thanks for the nod. J. UK
Dam Strait
Oooh i get it now. British and other countries don't like Americans because they don't think they deserve their power for how new we are. Tell me if im wrong and explain why.
!(THIS WAS FOR A DIFFERENT COMMENT)!
vAult b0y24 Truelock what ? nothing of what you said corresponds to the original comment, regardless, are these facts your pointing out or just a feeling you have ?
U ain't got nothing to complain about period.
@@suncity22001 oh lol took me a week and someone likeing the comment to realize i meant to put this on a different comment lol, pretty much just a theory of experience with different podcast/Comments sections. I also met a kinda diverse group of online people that i played Gta5 online with for almost a month who i became friends with and talked to, played games together. But as soon as the group as a whole found out that i was american, the mood changed very quick and they really kinda stopped talking to me in the chat . And one of them flipped on me over a race because d-sync showed on there screen that i crashed into her but i didn't. It wasn't just people from England also one of them a guy from Ireland who really despised me after i told them where i lived. Weirdest and most awkward thing i ever experienced.
This was absolutely amazing. Thank you
Knowing we got guys like jocko and echo charles in the military helps me sleep better at night. Are enemies dont stand a chance against these philosopher warriors. not only they strong and skilled physically, but mentally these guys are college level educated. I hope to do these men honor by upholding the consititution and being a positive impact on my local community. love america. its ok to be patriotic ameica !!
Echo is not in the military
Such an inspiration to young men. Thank you guys
Speaking of Up Hill 5 miles both ways, before we were married I had got my ex wife pregnant and we were hurting financially so when my car broke down, to get to my job at the foundry had to bike to work 54 miles round trip, Then swing a sledgehammer for 12 hours. As a new dad I loved it because it was time alone Additionally I always find it enjoyable to learn how far I can go.
You're one extremely superbly great liar.
It's your own goddamned business to see how far you can go...but if you're feeling lucky.... I'll let you know when I buy the clear headed very dominant Czech DDR German Shepherd with Protection training and the Caucasian Ovcharka I want. Then you can attempt to enter my property or vehicle. 😂😂🤣🤣😂
@@jenniferdana5665 you won't do it so no one else can?
@@lewis6590 I'll do it. Then show and tell about what I did.
I always watch Jocko before falling asleep it’s like his voice calms me. I woke up early and this video was playing and I couldn’t stop watching! Wow when you think of what they went through in WW2 it’s makes me feel like a sissy for what I’ve seen and been through in Afghanistan.
I would have faught for Peter. That brought tears to my eyes.
Amazing story. Reggie was a beast of a man.
How in the hell does this video only have 44k views???
Because MOST people are not in search of and can not handle real truth
That didn't seem like 3hr 50 min. The absolute stud warrior that Jocko mentions occasionally applies to Reg Curtis and the 1st para battalion. Amazing people!
Time to rewatch Dunkirk.
I wake up from a nap to this, *perfect* .
Jumping into an theatre at night while the enemy is dropping counter paratroopers. Hell yes! Warriors!
Flak is a generic term for anti aircraft artillery. It was borrowed from the German military acronym FlaK, short for Flugabwehrkanone which means “anti-aircraft cannon.” Flak jackets are so named because they were initially developed to protect RAF aircrew in WWII from fragmentation from such artillery.
Royal Marine commando (and then SBS) for maritime special forces, paratroopers usually try for SAS.
Yes, get into that Winston Churchill story🤘🏼
Ex Gordon Highlanders finally got our statue in Aberdeen,Scotland ,on the North Face of the plinth there’s a plaque it reads “ the finest regiment in the world” Winston Churchill “.
Those men and women who served and continue to serve are the finest in the world. 🏴
My favourite of your podcasts , the quotes at the end about building his house and his wife and his mates were epic
I just sat through and listened to this entire podcast in one sitting now normally i break them up. But for some strange reason man i just didnt want to press pause on this one. It definitely brings about a perspective for sure.
Wow that was excellant , thanks so much😍
Podcast number 216 is a true lesson learned about never give up nor give in to all enemies and adversity stay on the warpath
NO FACTOR.
Wow! Thank you! That was powerful! Thank you so much
Best podcast everrrr ❤️
"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.
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another Churchill to make ya think
@ 31:50 after basic seal training and the commander officer gives you the "8 hours sleep" .. i can't for a second forget every time our commander officer did this to us every time .. and as you said usually after two or three days of extreme training .. and definitely, as you said is not as that time during the war
Please get Ant Middleton, Jason Fox, Billy Billingham and Ollie Ollerton on your podcast. One if not all of them anyway.
Thanks Jocko. English speaking world held their ground and then saved the world. Many times.
There were some other languages involved, too.
@La Catrina Dunkirk wasn't English speaking ground. And in 1776 no English peaking ground was lost. Except some people asked or French help...
@La Catrina The American Revolution boils down to one group of Brits with the help of the French fighting the B Team of the British Army in a competition of 'who can be the most British'. Try reading some actual historical sources rather than mass-market paperbacks. Start with the Founding Fathers.
Right on time. Thanks guys.
In the late 1970s my brother and I used our BB Guns against each other. Making sure we didn’t shoot in the face! We never did but enough pain and bruises on legs and body to show how we were obsessed with Play War. For me I joined the army in 1989, and in 1991 I was deployed to Iraq and to patrol with section moves, live ammunition, claymores, radio checks and artillery support I found a measure of my childhood fantasy come alive in Iraq. Still at the end of the tour it was no longer child friendly and my learning experience from Iraq 1991 put rest to childhood fantasyland. RIP Sgt. Eddie Grant.
Be the best Kogan eber!
Happy Valentines Day to British Ladies.
french toast PLEASE
In the British military “the be put on Charge” is a specific form of commanders discipline for minor offences or Non-Judicial-Punishment
Good episode, have you guys ever thought of getting into mad Mike hoare's books about the Congo? Seems like it would be in Jocko's wheel house
Would love to hear a conversation between jocko and Dan Carlin. Both have an enthusiasm and knowledge of armies from history.
jocko willink and the MÖLK factory
I want to take the Krill oil and Joint Warefare, but I can't because it's not Kosher. Does anyone know a good alternative?
Awesome episode. Unscrew you’re chairs and oil them...
My wifes maiden name is Messerschmidt supposedly it has some correlation with the plane
Jocko, im not a military guy im just extremely interested. I want to know what u think about war with china. Weve been in a 30 year war with middle east, if im correct; with mostly guerrilla fighters not equally trained and armed military. That said i may not even know what im talking about having never been in the fight, with the marines currently ramping up for a conflict with china along with russia and pakistan possibly ww3. What can we expect?
I wonder if I had 1,000 chances to roll with Jocko or Echo, if I could win once. Probably not. They really train to fight and also don't look like regular people.
This video was in my recommended videos, right above a video titled “when to give up strategically” . I’m confused.
PODcast talk about John Chapman and Op Anaconda next or in the future?
the movie that qoute about the gas is captain ron
Good evening
Winston Churchill was a fucking savage
In this house we never speak of defeit
I can’t listen to these while working out anymore. I spent too much time listening and not enough time lifting.
Who the hell throws a poor dog over-board 2 days from port!
Proverbs 12:10
Churchill - good joke
Reg Curtis = Leg Curls
終審法院判決結果處分 。勒令提出叛軍領袖代表作品以及全部參與者都會有被捕獲准依照軍法法務就地正法審判懲治處理。資金的理賠償還貸款額度依照法務保護最高的審判決議通過換算償還釐清案情處理。終結此案不得再度審查後糾葛的失職問題處理
Gamification.......new word from the English major......Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.
YEAH!!!
A Canadian once heard the words camarad during ww1. Let’s just say non were forgiven for a couple of prisoners killed
Never give up? What if you realize you’re on the wrong path?
Adam 1 then get on the right one
Uro MOB I understand, but you’d have to quit, first.
chubbyurma And how, exactly, does one discern between finding you’re on the wrong path and giving up?
Jocko seems to think that all the guys who quit BUD/s just gave up on their dreams of becoming a SEAL, whereas I think that some of them just woke up and realized that they didn’t belong there.
chubbyurma Agreed, but I’m not sure that Jocko makes the distinction. That’s my problem.
Use common sense guys
There is no single gene for training, but there are sets of genes that make people quite a bit more likely to spend time on certain activities.
Airfix 1/72 British Commandos Luv em!
There's some bad people here in Shelby. But I outmaneuvered them. I out thought them and like a Berserker I scared the s*** out of them. You know why? Cuz Tweakers are already scared. The minute they do that first hit. Those little bastards hurt the kids. I've seen it. And I'll put that fire out. That's pretty tough. Talk for a little skinny guy, huh?🦅🇺🇸❤ America Who is going to protect the children And a hand was seen I'll do it.😁⚓ I was put on charge. For entering a space Where deadly force was authorized I have to admit. It was kind of fun.🤪🤺
This podcast is on Repeat for me
A SOG BLADE ?
13:14 - 19
GET A CLUE...JOIN THE PRESENT...THE PAST IS THE PAST...LET IT GO...
Utrinque Paratus
Flak comes from the german word for anti aircraft gun FlugAbwehrKanone flak for short
History is fine...i am more worried about the fuckin PRESENT...AS IN NOW...
THE REAL QUESTION...
WILL SKINNY KNEES EVER GIVE Up????
That joke was funny 5 years ago when I first heard it. I’m glad you’ve taken it upon yourself to write the same comment on every video since then. You must be a really funny guy
The Kids Nice, he is playing the long game.15 years none stop repeating same lame joke, and its funny again.
Hey Curtis is my brothers name!
still i dont understand giving your life for a governement that dont give a ... you
✨
Muscle heads.........
Man they killed the fucking dog =[.
Am I the only one that feels like Echo is always half asleep and sounds disinterested in the majority of his grunts and humms?! Great podcast as usual but Echo needs his microphone silenced.
Nah I don't hear it as that
Nope
Holy shit why does Jocko go on this overlong rant about this and that for half an hour instead of reading the story about a world war 2 legend
Settle down Francis
Long podcast...
Boring as hell.
Real heroes would have refused to serve the power structure.
😂😂
3 fucking days it took me to get through this
When are we going to get G O G G I N S on
Never.
Fuck GOGGINS
Perfect timing, just got on the bike. 10 miles to go.
WoW,
I listened to the pod cast on
Podbean bean & my god what a story m8, jesus, i just had to come here & like & leave a comment, thanks for the insight into this magnificent story guys, funny at times regarding some of our British quotes "bothersome" yep that's us at times, thanks
GAMEFICATION for life. 1:05:11
As a girl I played with my brothers plastic green soldiers and briefly considered joining but my father heavily discouraged me and I caved. I greatly admire and support warriors including military and law enforcement. Watching American society these days where there are so many who don't support warriors (especially police and ICE) I have wonder lately - do I support men of the warrior class because I was conditioned having a father who was a WWII vet? Or is there a warrior class by genetics and being a daughter of that genetics causes me to support it. And why do some people not support the people protecting them? I guess I'll never know the answer! Keep up the great podcasts Jocko! (and Echo)
Jewels M I guess your dad had seen so much horror he couldn’t imagine his daughter (or son) having to go through the sane heart aching experience. When my grandfather (a Scottish WW2 Veteran) found out I joined the army was upset that I joined the army (I volunteered and my grandfather was conscripted). He died the year I served in Iraq and never had the opportunity to share my experience with him, however in retrospect I realised why he was upset with my choice. I’m in two minds in regards to my service in that it was the best and worst of my life. At the end of the day I volunteered and the outcomes are on me. I think your dad was trying to protect you, rightly or wrongly that’s beside the point. Look I’m happy I made the choice to serve but I have paid a huge life price for the privilege.
@@garydaly My father actually didn't talk about the horror aspects of war concerning my own service. As a woman back when I wanted to enlist women were not in battle or front line positions. And I wanted to go air force to work as a controller in a tower and I'd scored well on the ASVAB in that area. I felt I could translate this to a civilian career. His concern had to do with a stereotype from his generation that enlisted women were not always of high moral character concerning adult relations. In other words his concern was for what he considered my right and future role as a wife and mother. Times have changed obviously. He did talk to me later about his experiences - once for a report for school and then later in his life when I was in my late 40's and 50's. His stories really did point out how fragile the line is between right and wrong when you see what people will do on a battle field, some necessary and right for the mission, some selfish and evil for personal gain. Thank you for your reply! I appreciate it.
I think some people are not conscious of their failure to separate the people making policies from the people carrying them out. It's easy to believe from the outside that every soldier agrees with and believes in the war they are fighting. And when that's not the case, I think that is then even harder to understand for many people.
@@lewis6590 Thank you - good thoughts.
3:36:18 bold enough to be different! Thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you for bringing Reg Curtis' story to the masses. His voice/words carry a weight that many in my age group do not understand. Maybe, thankfully in part to Reg and his sacrifices they are able to live such a sheltered, comfy life.
Town of Catania
Ok, gonna buy this book.