Drago’s Story | Inside the Team Room: U.S. Navy SEALs Episode 3

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  • Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
  • Every Navy SEAL has an interesting story. Drago’s story is just a tad more interesting than most. Two years in a Communist gulag in Poland, and then…he filled out a draft card and packed his stuff ready to go to war.
    We hope that you enjoy Episode 3 of Inside the Team Room: U.S. Navy SEALs, with Drago, Shane, Mike Ritland and Brandon Webb.
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Комментарии • 74

  • @smibsid7646
    @smibsid7646 2 года назад +181

    Drago is more American than most Americans 🇺🇸

    • @leoamaya1818
      @leoamaya1818 2 года назад +7

      Hell yeah 💯

    • @jamesmcdow945
      @jamesmcdow945 2 года назад +1

      Amen, that's how we use to be, So much to learn from those who trully love freedom.

    • @adonisstroke4323
      @adonisstroke4323 2 года назад +1

      and what is your definition on what it means to be American? Just curious.

    • @ecleveland1
      @ecleveland1 6 месяцев назад

      He’s what our greatest generation was made of. They had the same mentality. Truly being an American is a mindset. It’s not just about being born here.

  • @GunsandGearNetwork
    @GunsandGearNetwork 2 года назад +99

    Not a "hyphen American" I am an "American". Drago should speak at every high school in America and tell his story to these kids that don't understand how lucky they are to live in America and what sacrifices are made for the freedoms and way of life they have. A true American badass. TYVM for your service !!

    • @leoamaya1818
      @leoamaya1818 2 года назад +4

      Agreed. Kids today want instant gratification & must understand that freedom is, and never was free. Amazing on how the internet gives you endless knowledge cause back then….prior to the internet, the only info was a pamphlet or word of mouth. Navy seals on RUclips is such a treat. Future generations simply have it easier & hell, I wish them the best. Education is always the key & to think you can get a degree on your smartphone. Idk anyone that received a degree using a beeper, landline & the yellow pages 🤷🏻‍♂️
      ( That would be impressive )
      Jus subscribed & thank you 💯

    • @muriloninja
      @muriloninja 2 года назад +3

      Nah, they don't want to hear from someone who actually lived through the same form of Gov't their asshat teachers and weak politicians tell them is all rainbows and heaven!

  • @majr72
    @majr72 9 месяцев назад +8

    He came in with a vengeance and reached the pinnacle. This is how every American born citizen should feel about defending our country and being born here.

  • @jakublipiec7857
    @jakublipiec7857 Год назад +23

    Polska krew płynie w Drago 🇵🇱💪

  • @love2lovelove2love6
    @love2lovelove2love6 2 года назад +36

    Speechless! He sits there with a drink in both hands. His back story is inspiring. He is an American! 🇺🇸

  • @Hardball1Alpha
    @Hardball1Alpha 8 месяцев назад +4

    Bad ass quote: "I'm here to serve my country"

  • @Wolf0180pl
    @Wolf0180pl 2 года назад +24

    gretings from poland for drago

  • @cindyjones233
    @cindyjones233 4 месяца назад +3

    He is pure PURE AMERICAN. What a kiss from God he is to our Nation. I’m so proud that he belongs to US!!!

  • @reggierico
    @reggierico 2 года назад +23

    As a former AFSOC guy, I just loved the last line about SERE school, 'it's for Air Force guys!' Hilarious! Great guy.

    • @Last_Chance.
      @Last_Chance. 10 месяцев назад +1

      Lol depends on what level you go through. Some of it is a breeze but some of it.........

    • @billmcyrus
      @billmcyrus 9 месяцев назад

      Drago is one of the few guys who could go through SERE school and nothing of it be new to him. If anything he could tell them how accurate or not it was and be 100% telling the truth.

  • @kelvinnaidu6329
    @kelvinnaidu6329 8 месяцев назад +3

    MAN THIS GUY DRAGO IS BUILT LIKE A TANK. MAKES ME WANT TO HIT THE GYM 24/7

  • @berserker6818
    @berserker6818 2 года назад +11

    Drago living all life in usa but still accent 100% polish :)

  • @gvannaman
    @gvannaman 2 года назад +19

    How do you not just love this guy? Great American.

  • @Bryant201
    @Bryant201 2 года назад +17

    I remember when these videos first came out on youtube years ago. Never gets old.

    • @burnssy112
      @burnssy112 2 года назад +4

      These guys were like the first Seal podcasts years ago. Never even realized that was Mike ritland until I rewatched it

  • @HarPlayer
    @HarPlayer 2 года назад +18

    Drago should be in movies 🎥.
    He play a good. Bad guy !!!!

  • @Profumoditoti
    @Profumoditoti 2 года назад +8

    The story of Drago (the way he shared it) when he was in the Gulag using the bed that was off limits was one of the best stories.

  • @jeffschroeder6989
    @jeffschroeder6989 2 года назад +10

    Mike Ritland looks young without the beard!

    • @dd-uj8jx
      @dd-uj8jx 2 года назад

      Demmm thats Mike

  • @70stunes71
    @70stunes71 2 года назад +16

    💪🌠👍...He made it at 32 yrs old...now That's determination. Hooyah!!!

    • @mickfunny4185
      @mickfunny4185 2 года назад +1

      @70s Tunes made it all the way to DEVGRU

    • @70stunes71
      @70stunes71 2 года назад

      @@mickfunny4185 so awesome. I met another guy in the teams back when I was in the Navy just short of 40 years ago... he made it through buds about the same age. Unfortunately I don't remember his name.

    • @whereisevan
      @whereisevan 2 года назад

      @@mickfunny4185 really? I thought he served out his career at SEAL team 4.

    • @mickfunny4185
      @mickfunny4185 2 года назад

      @@whereisevan he served with Rob ONeil in the 2000s when Rob was DEVGRU

    • @whereisevan
      @whereisevan 2 года назад

      @@mickfunny4185 Hmm, when I’ve heard Rob talk about Drago, it’s always been about when they were together at team 4. Pretty sure he never screened for Development Group.

  • @windowwasherfpv3485
    @windowwasherfpv3485 2 года назад +5

    I love DRAGO

  • @ivanafuccu7980
    @ivanafuccu7980 2 года назад +17

    Drago is a real G. I. Joe

  • @rogerweisse1213
    @rogerweisse1213 2 года назад +3

    Thanks to Drago my fellow American!

  • @tudyk21
    @tudyk21 2 года назад +5

    I didn't realize I "knew" Mike Ritland prior to the Shawn Ryan Show. Thanks for bringing these back up again.

  • @Hardball1Alpha
    @Hardball1Alpha 8 месяцев назад +1

    "... so after 2 years in the Gulag was it like going on Leave in SERE School?"

  • @chriskeating5926
    @chriskeating5926 2 года назад +3

    All these guys are true Americans each and every one ! We should all strive to be like them 💪

  • @RaZoRaMoNe89
    @RaZoRaMoNe89 2 года назад +6

    Legend

  • @diane5064
    @diane5064 Год назад +2

    MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
    I LOVE YOU ALL ❤️ THANK YOU

  • @ChevTecGroup
    @ChevTecGroup 11 месяцев назад +3

    Drago looks so young without his beard and glasses.

    • @yusufraheem7586
      @yusufraheem7586 9 месяцев назад +1

      Dude Ritland look YOUNG AS F-CK😮 I've never seen Mike without a beard up close. I mean he looks weird to me to be honest and that's just because I've only seen him with a beard. But he looks way younger

  • @EvilGPT
    @EvilGPT 2 года назад +6

    this guy is a fucking bad ass.

  • @dougstitt1652
    @dougstitt1652 2 года назад +3

    100% agree with SMIB SID

  • @Last_Chance.
    @Last_Chance. 2 года назад +2

    This was years ago. Mike looks so young

  • @jimmycummings8164
    @jimmycummings8164 Год назад +1

    Great stories

  • @northface484
    @northface484 2 года назад +4

    Trigger Finger Safety Course......!!!!!

  • @tfred2129
    @tfred2129 2 года назад +11

    Mike without the beard looking goofy af

    • @philyamascunt7518
      @philyamascunt7518 2 года назад +3

      I didn't know who the fourth guy on the end of the couch was but the tattoos looked familiar but my dumb ass didn't put two and two together until I read this post, went back and looked and thought yep that's Mike and when Mike talked I really knew who it was then.

    • @mickfunny4185
      @mickfunny4185 2 года назад

      @@philyamascunt7518 I think Mike was born in 1988, he must be early 30s here

  • @Diddley-js6lf
    @Diddley-js6lf 2 года назад +7

    Damn Mike looked like a Teenager back then. Loll

  • @eatcommies1375
    @eatcommies1375 2 года назад +10

    🇺🇸❤️🇵🇱

  • @vigorisFun
    @vigorisFun 8 месяцев назад

    Drago was locked

  • @Hardball1Alpha
    @Hardball1Alpha 8 месяцев назад

    Weird that he said "political prisoner with jail time"... sorta like how San Diego PD treated me after I returned from overseas. How come he knows more than us?

  • @DrMathOfficial
    @DrMathOfficial 2 года назад +4

    HoooeLee SHEE-at! Lol.

  • @youvandal411vm
    @youvandal411vm 2 года назад

    How old is this video? It didn't even recognize Mike Ritland. Says it's recent but he looks young AF.

  • @hamsandwhich666
    @hamsandwhich666 2 года назад +4

    Drago put Dan Crenshaw through pool comp!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @bartharmata8273
    @bartharmata8273 2 года назад

    Nice

  • @CBDPiggy
    @CBDPiggy 2 года назад +1

    🔥

  • @joeyjojojr.shabadoo915
    @joeyjojojr.shabadoo915 Год назад +1

    Didn't Chris Kyle also join BUDs as a 30-ish yr old ?

  • @James-hs3tu
    @James-hs3tu 7 месяцев назад

    I wonder what is Drago 5 minute. English course ?? 🤷🤷🤷

  • @tamcaplan6467
    @tamcaplan6467 2 года назад +1

    Okay Mr Bee be well 😍 rescue

  • @Socialist1919
    @Socialist1919 2 года назад +3

    Daddy in action

  • @James-hs3tu
    @James-hs3tu 7 месяцев назад

    3:35
    😂😂😂😂. I already told these guys to 🤬🤬🤬k. Off. !!!!

  • @hectortellez7776
    @hectortellez7776 2 года назад +2

    👍

  • @chriskeating5926
    @chriskeating5926 2 года назад

    Ever been in a Turkish prison ???

  • @jacekpaszkowski2000
    @jacekpaszkowski2000 9 месяцев назад

    I'm Polish, I was born in Poland, immigrated with my parents when I was three years old to Canada where we became Canadian citizens, then a decade later we moved to the US, where we also obtained American citizenship. I speak English, French; because we lived in Quebec, and I still speak, read and write in Polish. It just takes a little more effort with the reading and writing of Polish because I don't practice it every day. I'm going to state this "Drago" is not a Polish name, if anything it's Hungarian. No Polish parent would name their son "Drago."
    In addition this guy says he was in a "gulag." Poland never had gulags. After the Tehran Conference where the Allied Powers gave Stalin Poland and the Eastern Bloc, we were under Soviet control, but we still had Polish culture. Polish was the official language. It wasn't like the Baltic satellite states or the ending in "stan" countries like Kazakhstan. There were prisons though. All these ex Special Forces dudes lie or over embellish their stories like Marcus Luttrell who said he fought 200 taliban when Michael Murphy's Medal of Honor Citation only states 30-40 enemy combatants and after action reports stated no more than 17 enemy fighters in Kunar province, Pec district. On another note, the operation was called Red Wings, after the NHL hockey team the Detroit, Red Wings, Luttrell called it Red Wing. He also tried to have his savior Mohammad Gulab deported after Gulab said the movie was not accurate. Newsweek, the news outlet wrote an excellent story about this.
    Then there's Brittany Slabinski who left a Special Forces soldier, Sgt. John Chapman on a mountain and later cried because he was ridiculed so he also got a Medal of Honor. Sgt. Chapman was seen from a hovering ISR drone fighting for his life after he was left for dead for around an hour until his ammunition was depleted and he was overrun by bad guys.
    Let's not forget Chris Kyle and all of his lies.

    • @andyb6866
      @andyb6866 7 месяцев назад

      Your're right - the Gulag was in the USSR - not in Poland. Drago is just using language his auduence will understand. The embelishments are for effect.
      I don't believe Drago is his real name, either. There's an online biography about the GROM, wriiten by a former operator and it's called Thirteen. In it the writer talks about Drago and joint operations that SEALS and the GROM conducted in Iraq. Worth reading if you can find it.

  • @TheMugenmunster
    @TheMugenmunster 2 года назад

    screw a fight, i wouldnt even want to get into an argument with this dude.

  • @DurinThe_Deathless
    @DurinThe_Deathless 2 года назад +6

    The constant interruptions for mediocre jokes is frustrating when he's trying to tell his story.
    How many "anyways" do you need to stfu and listen?

  • @Avoid_The_Clap-Jimmy_Dugan
    @Avoid_The_Clap-Jimmy_Dugan 6 месяцев назад

    Terrible segment. The guys wouldn’t let Drago tell his story.

  • @robertcharles1594
    @robertcharles1594 Год назад

    My pleasure to be the 666 like!!!