I was in the navy. And there was a guy in my bootcamp that wanted to be a seal. He was ripped. Not an ounce of fat. Pure muscles. He went to the training and didnt get past the first week. Being in great shape. Doesn’t mean your gonna make it. Mentally is a big part of it💯👋
From all the interviews of past seals Ive read, its more of a physical- mental fortitude thing, as long as you are strong enough physically, very good when it comes to endurance and excellent in mental fortitude, you'll be good as long as you dont get injured.
I can tell this guy takes no bs from anyone and he speaks from the heart. He tells you as it is the old school way. Yet he seems like a friendly person. As long as you don’t mess with him. We should have more people like him. Ventura, thank you for your service sir.
I've watched many Graham interviews and I am always amazed how he speaks so little, lets his guests talk, and how his guests open up to him so freely during the interviews.
he smiled and asked basic questions lolol that's not real journalism, that's called a friendly interview. Not sayin hes not a real journalist, but this interview is a casual interview.... a real journalist interviews controversial people and asks the questions everyone else is afraid to ask
Like what? What should he have asked Ventura to qualify as a 'real journaist' in your eyes? Sometimes there isn't much controversy to look into, like if you're interviewing a man with a successful business. (i.e. David Tran)
aaronrus Democrats get interviewed. Republicans get interrogated. Yes, refreshing to see a real interview with a republican for a change. This is how Dems are always treated by the Leftist “media”(Marxist propagandists).
To be fair our government should take care of these vets no questions asked. Seal training is the hardest thing a human being can do, and men like 'the body' got through it. If they should ever need unemployment money when they get out, it's our duty as taxpayers to get it to them as fast as possible. Their courage provided our freedom after all.
@@jamesteegardner2273 Jesse Ventura never completed the Navy Seal process nor was he ever in any military combat situations. www.military.com/veteran-jobs/career-advice/military-transition/famous-veteran-jesse-ventura.html
I was on the PT course on Okinawa, Camp Smedley Butler one morning, and a Marine got off the pull up bar and looked at his hands. There were three or four torn calluses on the inside. A gritty old sergeant was there and said, “What you need to do is go home and put some lemon on that.” The Jarhead looks at that sergeant and says, “Will that help it?” The sergeant says, “No. But, it builds character.”
I was diving with a retired Seal in Key West and had a partial finger amputation. He rendered first aid and told me “ pain is just fear leaving your body”. Still great friends with him and one hell of a dive master !
As a videographer, I had the honor of spending a day with Governor Ventura. I can tell you that he is who he appears to be. Unvarnished, unpretentious, plain-spoken and a man of dignity, principles and honor.
@@FleetaFleegalBuckFut Sorry man I have no idea where you're going with your toxic passive aggressive bs. Ventura has been playing the victim, there's no need to check Chris' service record it's well documented. Innocent people die in war you naive clod and if you think after 4 tours Chris wasn't afflicted with PTSD you're as insensitive as Ventura.
"There are no individuals here" was legitimately ingrained into my head in basic training. Hell, we all bought the same exact toiletries so there'd be zero variance whenever inspected.
@@MarkArness I'm sure you all bought two tooth brushes, two tubes of tooth paste, and two bars of soap. One set for inspection, and one set for use lol. We did the same thing.
To people saying that Jesse never served in Vietnam, do some basic thinking. When you run for office, they learn everything and I mean everything about you. If his military service was made up believe me, they would've found out
+bostoncopguy He served in the Vietnam theatre of battle and received a service medal. If they did not physically deploy him within the borders of Vietnam, that is irrelevant. His unit conducted missions in the Philipines and Korea. He has a SEAL trident.
Jesse served in UDT 12. He was stationed in the Philipines and South Korea during the Vietnam War. There is no evidence of him ever having gone on a mission anywhere. I think he admitted years ago that he was never in actual combat during his military service. People did find out things when he ran for office. He had to walk back his claims about having hunted humans and I believe he had some problems with his comments about being exposed to agent orange in Vietnam.
You don't need to go into combat to rate wearing the "Budweiser," you just need to pass the SEAL course. In fact: I'm not entirely sure about this, but I do believe that in some rare cases, a servicemember can elect to go through SEAL training without accepting a spot on the teams if they pass; they would rate to wear the trident pin. Unless I miss my guess, you're talking about the National Defense Service Medal. If so: you don't need to go into combat to rate one. For that matter, you don't need to such much as deploy to a "hot area" to get one, or even be assigned to any unit of any kind at all. The NDSM is awarded to anyone who serves in either an active duty or reserve capacity within a time frame designated as the time period for a particular war. I got an NDSM for having taken part in combat operations as a tank gunner in the Marine Corps during Operation Desert Storm; when we got back from the sandbox, the new guys who joined our unit after having done nothing more than graduate from boot camp and complete the basic armor course at Ft. Knox got one too. It should come as no surprise that the NDSM is a ribbon/medal that is not typically perceived as having oodles of prestige and esteem attached to it; we used to refer to it as "The Firewatch Ribbon." As for running ops in South Korea and the Phillipines: if either the North Vietnamese or the Viet Cong ever projected military force in either or those places during the Vietnam War, this would be the first time I ever heard of it.
Wrong. Ventura sued Kyle. Kyle was murdered prior to the settlement. Ventura had the opportunity to settle for a verdict -- he won the case -- without pursuit of/ collecting monetary "damages." But he didn't. Jesse-the-asshole-Ventura demanded payment in full from Kyle's FAMILY (Kyle's estate was his family's assets). This action by Ventura is absolutely despicable. He got the win from the judge but his fragile ego demanded money. Even if he (Ventura) were a highly decorated CMOH recipient, such reprensible actions as that which he did by choice renders him a scumbag
I kinda sided with the verdict of the jury. Kyle didn't mention Ventura's name in his book, but later came out and said it was Ventura and the story about punching him, which the Jury believed never took place. There were photos taken of Ventura 3 days later show no signs that an altercation took place. After the story broke sales of Kyles book skyrocketed! He clearly profited from this story. On behalf of defaming Ventura. I can perfectly understand why Ventura was pissed about this! Regardless of the fact that Kyle died later does not change the fact that huge profits were made from Kyle making this claim. A claim that appeared to be false. Even though both did claim to be in the bar and there were a few wittinesses on behalf of both of them. Evidence that there was no wounds to Ventura's face kinda points there was no fight. If Kyle did punch Ventura then he was a pussy for picking a fight with Ventura who is kinda crippled up now with his hip and other injuries. If Ventura had been the same age then go ahead and take a swing at the big guy, but if that were the case Kyle would probably gotten smashed! Just saying, I think it was made up.
It was the publisher of the book who had to pay damages. Not Kyle's family, you despicable liar. Chris Kyle had the enormous luck that he got killed before he had to admit, that he had lied about Ventura. Everything was Kyle's fault alone and Ventura didn't do anything but defend himself against a liar, you coward.
I would love to "meet" in person these pricks on here, so bad ass slanderous in their typing, yet absolute real pussies in reality I bet ... I have no opinion on the matter, frankly, what I state is what I have read. No one knows what really happened between Kyle and Ventura, if anything. Only Kyle knew and Ventura knows and no one else. Estates get sued, not book publishers. It was well reported in all of the media at the time that Ventura-the-asshole collected on the estate of Kyle, which after his death was in the hands of his family. Only a mother fucking prick would conduct oneself as such.
The UDT’s and SEALs are essentially one and the same. It’s why the UDT is still part of the training acronym BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL). Like it or not, Jesse Ventura is a Navy SEAL. He did the pushups and put up with the cold water, just like the rest of them , Jesse Ventura buds class is class 58 nov 1970.
Can you imagine a man this big and tough being terrified of anyone? We can't even begin to imagine how hard these men are pushed during they're training!!! Ultimate respect for The Unites States Navy Seals
Reminded me of when I applied for my first job after separating from the Army. The interviewer asked me what I thought that I could do better than anybody else? "Honestly?", I asked. Yeah, honestly, he said. "I can lay a machine gun better than anybody else", I replied. Not a lot of call for that in the civilian world. I got the job anyway.
I can write my name with a pig. I have to say it garnered me no employment. I liked firing it standing offfhand, like a rifle just to be a smartass. My dream is a belt-fed Stoner.
I don´t like people very much but Jesse Ventura is one of those guys I would love to drink a beer with, not because he was a SEAL/UDT but because he seems like a decent guy who thinks before he speaks and allways has something smart to say. I like him.
The question was “what seal training ENTAILS” and Ventura’s response was “it’s difficult” and then went on to explain it in detail. What’s weird here??
He is right. The best advice to anyone going to Basic training or any military training is to blend in. Don't draw attention to yourself and your life will be much easier.
I love Jesse... he is as authentic as they come. I had the honor of sharing a few laughs with him on a photo shoot for his Conspiracy Theories show. Also, I would vote him into office, again, in any capacity. The man is actually very likable in person and not the ego-maniac everyone thinks he is. We need more men like him doing good in this country, once again.
Jesse Ventura what a truly remarkable character, this is an American man with a good attitude, if only our politicians could not take a leaf, there's honour and respect for human life in its defense and unmatched robustness. The seals are quality men we can all aspire too thru the journey of manhood family and the best a nation can build, you just know your kids are safe, as for the mobile phones and social media we can always live without them, keep the Porsche Jess it's a touch of class. Happy Xmas and God Bless America. Go get em Jessie,
The only criticism I've seen thrown his way in regards to his service is that he never actually saw combat but has made obnoxious statements like "if you've never hunted man, you've never really hunted"
It's funny because when you talk to Team guys, none of them give a shit about BUDS. You don't learn anything in BUDS, it's just simply the test to see whether you want to be there or not and whether you possess the basic aptitudes to be in the Teams. These days unless you've got a couple combat deployments under your belt (some of the guys have 12-14) with some decent accomplishments, other SEALS don't care about what you have to say. That is pretty much true across the board for everyone in the elite units.
@@ffryan 12-14 deployments? In how many years? I know of one Marine Raider who left after 15 years in had 7 deployments. 12-14 would mean you'd served like 30 years.
EverythingViral That’s because Raiders operate on a two year cycle, six months of which is devoted to deployments. Perhaps the navy seals do it differently
Roger that, but idk ? How well I'd do cause I stick out like I just got blasted with blue/purple 💰bank bag dye wherever I go it seams lol. Not saying I'm a criminal , but that's how well I blend in, wherever I go.
Glad someone, like Jesse, finally said it. Spec ops is primarily guys w/ a high % of slow twitch muscle fibers, particularly in they're legs. Its not about being the largest, strongest. There's a huge misconception about SEALS, Rangers, etc..
rich Chavez John McCain was a fucking traitor to the uniform he wore he ran his fucking mouth to the vietnamese that got several fellow navy pilots killed that were there in the same prison as his sorry ass he is no damn hero either and that's from a real navy man that served this nation honorably get your story straight John McCain's bullshit has been documented and on record.
@@ronaldhill9561 all he did was tell his captors where his military target was. Most POWs did. They couldn't help it because the torture worked to a point.
It was always hard not bringing on attention being 6'5 and 250 in the Army. They would find me and use me as an example no matter where I was. It was then I was jealous of my 5'5 friends that literally blended in. haha
I graduated from Navy boot camp in Feb 88. I was one of about twenty sailors who took the screen test for Navy SEAL training. I was young and in great shape. I passed the screen test and was offered a spot in the next SEAL class. However, after suffering thru that screen test, it just reinforced my belief that being a Navy SEAL was NOT for me!! MUCH RESPECT for any of the guys who made it thru to earn their trident!!
People on this thread arguing like, “He was never in Vietnam.” They say, “he was not a seal because he was in UDT.” Here’s why those comments are ignorant: When Ventura was on active duty (1969-73) he was in UDT. SEALs did not exist. After active duty, he went into the reserves and was assigned to SEAL Team One (1973-75.) So, even if someone wants to disqualify UDT on semantics (an illegitimate and petty argument), Ventura was assigned to a SEAL team named a SEAL time. Next, what is a “Vietnam veteran” according to the military? Answer: someone who served during a specific period for a specified number of days. It can be service in theater or elsewhere in the world. He rates the Navy ‘Vietnam Service Ribbon (VSM) and therefore also rates the title, ‘Vietnam veteran.’ Nobody can take that away. What I found interesting, in researching this, is that few details of Ventura’s service are available. However, he once made a reference to “hunting men.” So, it seems he engaged the enemy somewhere, or at least went out to do so. One last thing: Nobody who never served rates to diminish the career of someone who did serve. Even if they received a BCD, at least they put on the uniform.
Every Navy SEAL I know and have worked with will tell you that he has every right to call him self a former SEAL. Those who say other wise arent SEALs and have no voice in the matter. Great Statement btw!!
I have herd Don Shipley and Marcus Lutrell say that Jesse is a SEAL and thats good enough for me. Your statement however is not entirely accurate. The SEAL Teams first went to Vietnam in 1962 and they were founded not long before so they existed at the same time as the UDT even though the UDT had been around since probably Korea. In World War II they were known as Naval Combat Demolition Units or NCDUs the mission was similar but not the same UDTs differed in that they did take on some Commando type missions on land infiltrating from the water or sea. They were not however the same as SEALS who regularly operate in all enviornments. A guy that Jesse regularly claims as a close friend Dick Marcinko that founded SEAL Team 6 addresses this in his book. Marcinko himself was a UDT at the same time as Ventura but unlike Ventura he went through what was at the time called SEAL Replacement Training and is presumably now called SEAL Qualification Training. Both UDTs and SEALs went through and graduated BUDS but graduating BUDS does NOT make one a SEAL. There are quite a few other things like SQT mentioned above before they pin on a Trident. Now we can assume that Jesse bieng assigned to SEAL Team 2 as a reservist and the fact he did recruiting and is even featured on an early recruiting poster for them he probably went through some early version of this SQT or maybe was gradfathered in somehow but that is where the confusion comes from. Members of the WWII OSS and First Special Service Force and Alamo Scouts to name a few are considered grandfathered in to the modern day Army Special Forces( Green Berets) and the Special Forces Association has gone out of its way to do so.
While Jesse (Jim Janos) did graduate BUD/S, and was a frogman, he wasn't technically a SEAL. He was assigned to UDT 12. Back in those days, SEALS and UDT were separate, and had very different assignments. SEALS and UDT didn't combine until 1983, long after Jesse was out.
“I live by a simple premise today... I don’t want a religious person telling me about government... I don’t want a government person telling me about religion... and I don’t want a draft dodger telling me what’s patriotic” -James George Janos (AKA “Jessie Ventura” speaking in 2019 about donald trump & his enablers)
Ventura: titled as a seal, a wrestler, a mayor, and governor. He did it all with honest leadership, sure he served his country, but most of all he didnt do it for america he did it for the people of this, his, our country. Because he believes in freedom and prosperity. He is a dangerous man to those who have an agenda to control and limit our freedoms but to those who are for no limitations he would fight beside with honor, u can title men alot of things but this man is a truely amazing above all hero who has beat all odds through his honesty even when attempts to destroy and deminish his reputation this man proved that honesty is above all and truth always wins i honor u ventura u are my Muhammad Ali my hero 🫵
When I was in Navy boot camp at San Diego in 1967 a UDT guy came in looking for volunteers and my buddy said let's try out for it. I said are you insane, do you know how cold that water is? He thanked me later.
notice how at the beginning, right up until this interview, and the one before it, he was sitting his body so that his arms were crossed, with his back straight, completely defensive, unreadable, could be on the verge of acting emotionally erratic, but as soon as his parents are brought up, and he talks about his time in the military, and what his father told him, his entire posture and demeanor changes, it's clear he's incredibly emotionally invested in this honestly.
@@Thunderchild-gz4gc he has never, ever said he was in combat, in fact, you can even Google that statement and a dozen articles come up where he says clear as day he never saw combat. So stop lying to fit your narrative.
He was UDT when UDT and SEALS had the same basic training but had specialized training in two different fields. They later folded the two into one entity and just called them SEALS, but Ventura never had the specialized combat training of a full-fledged SEAL operator. If you don't believe me ask any SEAL from the Viet Nam era if they would have been comfortable taking a UDT guy into the bush with them and you'll get your answer. Don Shipley is not going to disparage anyone who went through the hellish experience of BUDS and that's understandable, but Ventura was not a SEAL as we understand the meaning of the word today, even though technically he might have been given the title at some point before he was discharged.
@cozzie twothousand, he was a seal in the reserves so your statement false. UDT members are seals. all navy seals consider UDT members seals why are you spreading lies.
Do you genuinely think that every SEAL is combat trained or specialized in war? It's overall known that many SEALS do the same stuff Jessie did back in his day. You're letting movies or other media get you thinking that anyone who joins is some sort of combat superhero. Many run logistics or communication or go around blowing up bridges or buildings. They aren't always in firefights or in the middle of fending off the enemy like in the movie black hawk down. To say Jessie isn't a SEAL, Is like saying that anyone who passed boot camp isn't a serviceman or woman.
@@EE-md2lr Yes, all SEALs are combat trained in small unit actions. They receive the training after BUDS. Just because some receive other specialized training doesn't mean they're sitting in the rear with the gear. They are integrated as part of the team so they will have all those skills self-contained within the unit. The old UDT didn't receive that same level of small unit combat training and they didn't go into the bush with their SEAL counterparts. Ventura became a SEAL as a result of an administrative action, not because he qualified in any of the training modern SEALs undergo.
Not true. UDT got disbanded and anyone in the UDT at that time got rolled into the Seals. But before then after BUDS you had to attend another 26 weeks to be considered a Seal.
He graduated BUD/S, but he didn't do the other training. He was never assigned to a SEAL team and never in combat. He spent the Vietnam War serving in the Phillipines and South Korea. If SEALS want to consider anyone who passed BUD/S to be a SEAL, that is their choice and their problem.
So how do you explain US Navy Divers that are UDT to this day! All UDT is, is just a ratting. Underwater Demolition Technician! Its just a rating you have to have to be a Seal.
I remember when this happened. So was John Rambo, Duke, Snake Eyes, Dutch (he was Delta Force and was going to South America and took Jesse Venture with him, along with a gatling gun, for some crazy reason). This really happened. Brings back so many memories, including Cobra Commander. Man, I hated that guy. OK, thanks.
Jesse Ventura was never a SEAL, he was in the Underwater Demolition Teams. In fairness to Ventura he did the exact same training as SEALs and his UDT was later re-designated as a SEAL Team.
I was TAD at JEB thinking i was in shape... negative. O course tore me up. Never had run in sand... tore me up. Only thing I was good at was finishing last.
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I was in the navy. And there was a guy in my bootcamp that wanted to be a seal. He was ripped. Not an ounce of fat. Pure muscles. He went to the training and didnt get past the first week. Being in great shape. Doesn’t mean your gonna make it. Mentally is a big part of it💯👋
From all the interviews of past seals Ive read, its more of a physical- mental fortitude thing, as long as you are strong enough physically, very good when it comes to endurance and excellent in mental fortitude, you'll be good as long as you dont get injured.
Juice heads have trouble running. Lack of heart
I can tell this guy takes no bs from anyone and he speaks from the heart. He tells you as it is the old school way. Yet he seems like a friendly person. As long as you don’t mess with him. We should have more people like him. Ventura, thank you for your service sir.
Cringe.
@@Gameboy-Unboxings .YOU'RE WEAK. n SPINE LESS. 'you' Proudly Represent Today's GENERATION of WEAK MEN.
A word to describe Jesse Ventura- stowick
He's friendly when you're kissing his backside.
@@Gameboy-Unboxings Typical screeching reaction from a weakling.
I've watched many Graham interviews and I am always amazed how he speaks so little, lets his guests talk, and how his guests open up to him so freely during the interviews.
Yeah he has a warm and inviting voice where he is not trying to gaslight his guests.
Jesse is always so transparent. U can tell he’s always truthful . Love ❤️ him.
Graham, thanks for being a real journalist. It's very rare these days
he smiled and asked basic questions lolol that's not real journalism, that's called a friendly interview. Not sayin hes not a real journalist, but this interview is a casual interview.... a real journalist interviews controversial people and asks the questions everyone else is afraid to ask
Like what? What should he have asked Ventura to qualify as a 'real journaist' in your eyes? Sometimes there isn't much controversy to look into, like if you're interviewing a man with a successful business. (i.e. David Tran)
aaronrus the
aaronrus Democrats get interviewed. Republicans get interrogated. Yes, refreshing to see a real interview with a republican for a change. This is how Dems are always treated by the Leftist “media”(Marxist propagandists).
Graham does not interrupt his guests like Howard stern does
"I am qualified in diving,demolition and parachuting, hand me my unemployment cheque".....savage
Anderson Pyaban either hand it over or ima go get my gun and take your wallet.
1:30
or.....old painless is waiting!!!!
To be fair our government should take care of these vets no questions asked. Seal training is the hardest thing a human being can do, and men like 'the body' got through it. If they should ever need unemployment money when they get out, it's our duty as taxpayers to get it to them as fast as possible. Their courage provided our freedom after all.
@@jamesteegardner2273 Jesse Ventura never completed the Navy Seal process nor was he ever in any military combat situations. www.military.com/veteran-jobs/career-advice/military-transition/famous-veteran-jesse-ventura.html
I was on the PT course on Okinawa, Camp Smedley Butler one morning, and a Marine got off the pull up bar and looked at his hands. There were three or four torn calluses on the inside. A gritty old sergeant was there and said, “What you need to do is go home and put some lemon on that.”
The Jarhead looks at that sergeant and says, “Will that help it?”
The sergeant says, “No. But, it builds character.”
KnowJesusKnowPeace LOL
Ha! Lol
I like that lol
I was diving with a retired Seal in Key West and had a partial finger amputation. He rendered first aid and told me “ pain is just fear leaving your body”. Still great friends with him and one hell of a dive master !
“Pain is weakness leaving the body.”
As a videographer, I had the honor of spending a day with Governor Ventura. I can tell you that he is who he appears to be. Unvarnished, unpretentious, plain-spoken and a man of dignity, principles and honor.
And considering how he reacted to Chis Kyle and then Hulk Hogan you can now add Victim to the list of his "character" traits.
@@bill2953 if victims are considered a bad thing to you, you can consider researching why Chris Kyle is famous, and check his civilian Body Count.
@@FleetaFleegalBuckFut Sorry man I have no idea where you're going with your toxic passive aggressive bs. Ventura has been playing the victim, there's no need to check Chris' service record it's well documented. Innocent people die in war you naive clod and if you think after 4 tours Chris wasn't afflicted with PTSD you're as insensitive as Ventura.
@@bill2953 what do you mean??
@@Gameboy-Unboxings You're the expert what do you think?
I love hearing his stories. Tells it like it is.
"Don't bring attention to yourself" and "blend in" are two of the best pieces of advice anyone can give to a new person joining the military.
"There are no individuals here" was legitimately ingrained into my head in basic training. Hell, we all bought the same exact toiletries so there'd be zero variance whenever inspected.
@@MarkArness I'm sure you all bought two tooth brushes, two tubes of tooth paste, and two bars of soap. One set for inspection, and one set for use lol. We did the same thing.
Then he becomes a flashy professional wrestler. Lol
@@playdiscgolf1546 He was out by then, so it didn't matter. You don't want to bring attention to yourself during basic training and your trade course.
To people saying that Jesse never served in Vietnam, do some basic thinking. When you run for office, they learn everything and I mean everything about you. If his military service was made up believe me, they would've found out
Jarrod Schrunk he did not serve in Vietnam.
+bostoncopguy
He served in the Vietnam theatre of battle and received a service medal. If they did not physically deploy him within the borders of Vietnam, that is irrelevant. His unit conducted missions in the Philipines and Korea.
He has a SEAL trident.
Man, if people questioned president bone spurs with half the aggression they hassle JV...
Jesse served in UDT 12. He was stationed in the Philipines and South Korea during the Vietnam War. There is no evidence of him ever having gone on a mission anywhere. I think he admitted years ago that he was never in actual combat during his military service.
People did find out things when he ran for office. He had to walk back his claims about having hunted humans and I believe he had some problems with his comments about being exposed to agent orange in Vietnam.
You don't need to go into combat to rate wearing the "Budweiser," you just need to pass the SEAL course. In fact: I'm not entirely sure about this, but I do believe that in some rare cases, a servicemember can elect to go through SEAL training without accepting a spot on the teams if they pass; they would rate to wear the trident pin.
Unless I miss my guess, you're talking about the National Defense Service Medal. If so: you don't need to go into combat to rate one. For that matter, you don't need to such much as deploy to a "hot area" to get one, or even be assigned to any unit of any kind at all. The NDSM is awarded to anyone who serves in either an active duty or reserve capacity within a time frame designated as the time period for a particular war.
I got an NDSM for having taken part in combat operations as a tank gunner in the Marine Corps during Operation Desert Storm; when we got back from the sandbox, the new guys who joined our unit after having done nothing more than graduate from boot camp and complete the basic armor course at Ft. Knox got one too.
It should come as no surprise that the NDSM is a ribbon/medal that is not typically perceived as having oodles of prestige and esteem attached to it; we used to refer to it as "The Firewatch Ribbon."
As for running ops in South Korea and the Phillipines: if either the North Vietnamese or the Viet Cong ever projected military force in either or those places during the Vietnam War, this would be the first time I ever heard of it.
I love Jesse Ventura.... someone pls give him another Conspiracy Theory show. I miss it so badly. It’s my all time favorite show ever
I loved that show too
I watched every episode every Friday night.
@@joanmorgan5318 he’s an amazing man. What he did in Minnesota was incredible... we need more non political people in office
@@ReZnMusic I still watch reruns
Ventura is a man with a lot of great wisdom. I really pay attention when he speaks.
Im a vet myself but I was just a soldier in the Army. This man Jesse was a Seal man. Gotta RESPECT THAT.
It's covered by the insurance company. Sorry, it's the Dead marine that had PTSD who was known to have been going through psychosis.
Wrong. Ventura sued Kyle. Kyle was murdered prior to the settlement. Ventura had the opportunity to settle for a verdict -- he won the case -- without pursuit of/ collecting monetary "damages." But he didn't. Jesse-the-asshole-Ventura demanded payment in full from Kyle's FAMILY (Kyle's estate was his family's assets). This action by Ventura is absolutely despicable. He got the win from the judge but his fragile ego demanded money. Even if he (Ventura) were a highly decorated CMOH recipient, such reprensible actions as that which he did by choice renders him a scumbag
I kinda sided with the verdict of the jury. Kyle didn't mention Ventura's name in his book, but later came out and said it was Ventura and the story about punching him, which the Jury believed never took place. There were photos taken of Ventura 3 days later show no signs that an altercation took place. After the story broke sales of Kyles book skyrocketed! He clearly profited from this story. On behalf of defaming Ventura. I can perfectly understand why Ventura was pissed about this! Regardless of the fact that Kyle died later does not change the fact that huge profits were made from Kyle making this claim. A claim that appeared to be false. Even though both did claim to be in the bar and there were a few wittinesses on behalf of both of them. Evidence that there was no wounds to Ventura's face kinda points there was no fight. If Kyle did punch Ventura then he was a pussy for picking a fight with Ventura who is kinda crippled up now with his hip and other injuries. If Ventura had been the same age then go ahead and take a swing at the big guy, but if that were the case Kyle would probably gotten smashed! Just saying, I think it was made up.
It was the publisher of the book who had to pay damages. Not Kyle's family, you despicable liar. Chris Kyle had the enormous luck that he got killed before he had to admit, that he had lied about Ventura. Everything was Kyle's fault alone and Ventura didn't do anything but defend himself against a liar, you coward.
I would love to "meet" in person these pricks on here, so bad ass slanderous in their typing, yet absolute real pussies in reality I bet ... I have no opinion on the matter, frankly, what I state is what I have read. No one knows what really happened between Kyle and Ventura, if anything. Only Kyle knew and Ventura knows and no one else. Estates get sued, not book publishers. It was well reported in all of the media at the time that Ventura-the-asshole collected on the estate of Kyle, which after his death was in the hands of his family. Only a mother fucking prick would conduct oneself as such.
his father's six battle stars … that is an incredible story of survival. statistically speaking that's close to extraordinary.
The UDT’s and SEALs are essentially one and the same. It’s why the UDT is still part of the training acronym BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL).
Like it or not, Jesse Ventura is a Navy SEAL. He did the pushups and put up with the cold water, just like the rest of them , Jesse Ventura buds class is class 58 nov 1970.
Can you imagine a man this big and tough being terrified of anyone? We can't even begin to imagine how hard these men are pushed during they're training!!! Ultimate respect for The Unites States Navy Seals
Mr. Ventura is an incredibly fascinating individual! He had me when he mentioned that both parents were WW2 vets! ☮️🖖🏽
His advice towards the end of blending in can be applied to any initial military training too.
His advice for "blending in" can be applied to life in general. Don't bring attention to yourself, you'll be happier for it.
I learned to blend in while still in junior high. There is no need to wait until you are old enough to sign a military contract.
Jesse Ventura is an awesome guy who is very tough and very smart and very loyal. I wish there were more people out there like Jesse Ventura.
damn you can see this guy is tough as nails
A living legend. A really honest good man. Where has society gone wrong? A true roll model.
His father fought in major battles that molded our country! God Bless America !
He should have said " I ain't got time to bleed."
hahahaha
samspace81 good shit!
no he read a book for the truth hes not should
> just check the comment section aaaaaaaaand it's awesome!
samspace81 I am glad that silly liberal fkhead Ventura got punched by a real seal ...Chris Kyle.
Reminded me of when I applied for my first job after separating from the Army. The interviewer asked me what I thought that I could do better than anybody else? "Honestly?", I asked. Yeah, honestly, he said. "I can lay a machine gun better than anybody else", I replied. Not a lot of call for that in the civilian world. I got the job anyway.
I can write my name with a pig. I have to say it garnered me no employment. I liked firing it standing offfhand, like a rifle just to be a smartass. My dream is a belt-fed Stoner.
I could listen to Jesse all day...love to meet him,and just listen to him...
This stuff will make you a goddamned sexual Tyrannosaurus!!!!!
just like me
had a friend i always used to say this to but he could never pronounce tyranosorous. he was KIA bout a year back, just remembered from this post
son of a bitch is dug in like an Alabama tick.
mlasko74 hahaha
Strap this on your sore ass
I don´t like people very much but Jesse Ventura is one of those guys I would love to drink a beer with, not because he was a SEAL/UDT but because he seems like a decent guy who thinks before he speaks and allways has something smart to say. I like him.
@John Bowman
Ventura lied about what exactly?
4 inches from your chest... Pyle!!!.... 4INCHES!!!!.....
haha.. are you a "Peter puffer"
oldschoolfan420 WHOS THE GOD DAMN COMMUNIST TWINKLE TOE WHO JUST SIGNED THEIR OWN DEATH WARRANT
oldschoolfan WITH MY HAND NUMBNUTS.
“well no shit what do we got here a fckn comedian” ü
A JELLY DOUGHNUT! BECAUSE U WERE HUNGRY
"How would you best explain what seal training entailed?" "It was difficult". Dead lol
The question was “what seal training ENTAILS” and Ventura’s response was “it’s difficult” and then went on to explain it in detail. What’s weird here??
@@joeymcallister8033 its funny because like no shit its difficult lol
"It's not for everybody".............humble understatement 😆
He is right. The best advice to anyone going to Basic training or any military training is to blend in. Don't draw attention to yourself and your life will be much easier.
I love Jesse... he is as authentic as they come. I had the honor of sharing a few laughs with him on a photo shoot for his Conspiracy Theories show. Also, I would vote him into office, again, in any capacity. The man is actually very likable in person and not the ego-maniac everyone thinks he is. We need more men like him doing good in this country, once again.
Blend in? Wrestler, Governor. Yep, he took that advice to heart.
Forgot Actor. Think he's acting 24-7.
Blend in, when you're in the military. Man, you're low iq
He'd left the military by then.
Jesse Ventura what a truly remarkable character, this is an American man with a good attitude, if only our politicians could not take a leaf, there's honour and respect for human life in its defense and unmatched robustness. The seals are quality men we can all aspire too thru the journey of manhood family and the best a nation can build, you just know your kids are safe, as for the mobile phones and social media we can always live without them, keep the Porsche Jess it's a touch of class. Happy Xmas and God Bless America. Go get em Jessie,
Ha pal your heart is in the right place but do more research on this man. He is a commie and despises the american way of life.
Much respect for this man and his parents. Didnt know this so I like him even more and a very interesting bloke.
Thank you for your service Mr. Ventura.
I find it amusing that most people who attempt to negate or belittle J.V's service, never actually served
Being an Army cook doesn't make you any more credible.
The only criticism I've seen thrown his way in regards to his service is that he never actually saw combat but has made obnoxious statements like "if you've never hunted man, you've never really hunted"
@@Dannyt077 that's usually how most people who have served end of losing all credibility.
Like Ventura.
@Ben Lewis too bad you’ve never served
Likewise a lot of people sniffing his jockstrap never served either.
as an army warrant officer pilot, air assault, and airborne: being the few the proud is an awesome feet. Jesse is my brother
That's awesome, Bruce! Uh, its "feat" not "feet."
God they way he describes these "flappers" is damn gold 😂😂😂🤣🤣😅😂😂😂
Ouch!
This guy had a net worth of 6mil and check out the shoes he’s wearing. My hero!
SEALs have a cadence where they say "we are the son's of UDT"
When the SEALs were created all the personnel in the first selection were UDT qualified.
Diesel Hey army. Backpacking army; pick up your steps and run with me. WE ARE THE SONS OF UDT!
Frogmen
“Old painless is waitin.”
Old Missery?
Best part is when jesse got his chest blown open.now that was funny
@@rayrodrigo3999 lol!!!
I like when he says you gotta run to run, words to live by
Never heard of the dude, but glad I found him. Graham, you are a hell of an interviewer! Great job!
Much appreciated, glad you're enjoying the content! -AD
Despite what anyone thinks of Jesse it's always interesting hearing BUDS stories. His brother also went through BUDS.
It's funny because when you talk to Team guys, none of them give a shit about BUDS. You don't learn anything in BUDS, it's just simply the test to see whether you want to be there or not and whether you possess the basic aptitudes to be in the Teams. These days unless you've got a couple combat deployments under your belt (some of the guys have 12-14) with some decent accomplishments, other SEALS don't care about what you have to say. That is pretty much true across the board for everyone in the elite units.
@@ffryan 12-14 deployments? In how many years? I know of one Marine Raider who left after 15 years in had 7 deployments. 12-14 would mean you'd served like 30 years.
EverythingViral That’s because Raiders operate on a two year cycle, six months of which is devoted to deployments. Perhaps the navy seals do it differently
@@ffryan Sure, but most people aren't SEAL combat vets. Were just regular folks who can't even run a marathon!
ffryan I don’t give a fuck Jesse was a real man not like that piece of shit Kyle glad he is rotting in hell..
I could listen to him talk all day. What an interesting guy.
Awesome. I agree - Ventura 2020!
Jesse is from the UDT days that became the Seals. Met him in Playa Del Rey, CA once. What a night.
Military Training Advice:
Keep your head down, your ears open and your mouth shut.
Don't stand out. Good lesson learned. Thanks Jesse
He’s amazing in running man
Love Ventura's story. He was a true hero...and pretty cool in the first Predator movie with Arnie.
I feel like I could definitely learn a few things from Jesse
Well done, Graham. Top notch interview.
"Dont bring any attention on you" noted
Roger that, but idk ? How well I'd do cause I stick out like I just got blasted with blue/purple 💰bank bag dye wherever I go it seams lol. Not saying I'm a criminal , but that's how well I blend in, wherever I go.
"It doesn't make you hero making it " my own father is as good as a man as you can be and governor ventura is equally what every man should aspire to
I love Jesse Ventura hes literally done pretty much everything a man can do in one lifetime
Glad someone, like Jesse, finally said it. Spec ops is primarily guys w/ a high % of slow twitch muscle fibers, particularly in they're legs. Its not about being the largest, strongest. There's a huge misconception about SEALS, Rangers, etc..
Saying Jesse Ventura wasn’t a Navy seal is like saying John McCain wasn’t a war hero 🇺🇸
Both of them are heroes!
And then one sold out his country to the globalist, while the other continues to serve, honorably, to this day.
No comparison. Jesse was 100x more impressive.
rich Chavez John McCain was a fucking traitor to the uniform he wore he ran his fucking mouth to the vietnamese that got several fellow navy pilots killed that were there in the same prison as his sorry ass he is no damn hero either and that's from a real navy man that served this nation honorably get your story straight John McCain's bullshit has been documented and on record.
@@ronaldhill9561 all he did was tell his captors where his military target was. Most POWs did. They couldn't help it because the torture worked to a point.
@@InvestBetter. You’re right!
Jesse Ventura has been serving his country 🇺🇸 to this day. Couldn’t agree with you more.
Have a great day!
Jesse the body legit badass yet humble dude!
It was always hard not bringing on attention being 6'5 and 250 in the Army. They would find me and use me as an example no matter where I was. It was then I was jealous of my 5'5 friends that literally blended in. haha
@Ben Lewis
Brother you are one stupid individual.
Served with UDT 12 during the Vietnam era. He was in the Philippines and Korea
" ... Dont bring any attention to yourself ... " Glad to see that that message sunk in Jesse.
hahaha
That was when he was a seal genius.
Pretty sure his wrestling persona, and subsequent political career, was in direct retaliation to that lesson.
Don't draw attention to yourself is something you should learn the first week of basic training.
Dude Jesse is fucken awesome I would love to sit down and drink a few beers with him and hear his stories.
I graduated from Navy boot camp in Feb 88. I was one of about twenty sailors who took the screen test for Navy SEAL training. I was young and in great shape. I passed the screen test and was offered a spot in the next SEAL class. However, after suffering thru that screen test, it just reinforced my belief that being a Navy SEAL was NOT for me!! MUCH RESPECT for any of the guys who made it thru to earn their trident!!
That screen test isn't shit compared to the rest of training.
@@HooyahPeacock I completely agree!!!
Ventura is 100% right!!!.
Out of sight out of mind!!!!.
A fucking legend
"Until you have hunted men, you haven't hunted yet." you speak the truth Mr. Ventura
He admitted he was never in combat. He's a Vietnam era veteran.
People on this thread arguing like, “He was never in Vietnam.” They say, “he was not a seal because he was in UDT.”
Here’s why those comments are ignorant: When Ventura was on active duty (1969-73) he was in UDT. SEALs did not exist. After active duty, he went into the reserves and was assigned to SEAL Team One (1973-75.) So, even if someone wants to disqualify UDT on semantics (an illegitimate and petty argument), Ventura was assigned to a SEAL team named a SEAL time.
Next, what is a “Vietnam veteran” according to the military? Answer: someone who served during a specific period for a specified number of days. It can be service in theater or elsewhere in the world. He rates the Navy ‘Vietnam Service Ribbon (VSM) and therefore also rates the title, ‘Vietnam veteran.’ Nobody can take that away.
What I found interesting, in researching this, is that few details of Ventura’s service are available. However, he once made a reference to “hunting men.” So, it seems he engaged the enemy somewhere, or at least went out to do so.
One last thing: Nobody who never served rates to diminish the career of someone who did serve. Even if they received a BCD, at least they put on the uniform.
Every Navy SEAL I know and have worked with will tell you that he has every right to call him self a former SEAL. Those who say other wise arent SEALs and have no voice in the matter. Great Statement btw!!
People who tear down others because they don't like them are some sad cases.
I have herd Don Shipley and Marcus Lutrell say that Jesse is a SEAL and thats good enough for me. Your statement however is not entirely accurate. The SEAL Teams first went to Vietnam in 1962 and they were founded not long before so they existed at the same time as the UDT even though the UDT had been around since probably Korea. In World War II they were known as Naval Combat Demolition Units or NCDUs the mission was similar but not the same UDTs differed in that they did take on some Commando type missions on land infiltrating from the water or sea. They were not however the same as SEALS who regularly operate in all enviornments. A guy that Jesse regularly claims as a close friend Dick Marcinko that founded SEAL Team 6 addresses this in his book. Marcinko himself was a UDT at the same time as Ventura but unlike Ventura he went through what was at the time called SEAL Replacement Training and is presumably now called SEAL Qualification Training. Both UDTs and SEALs went through and graduated BUDS but graduating BUDS does NOT make one a SEAL. There are quite a few other things like SQT mentioned above before they pin on a Trident. Now we can assume that Jesse bieng assigned to SEAL Team 2 as a reservist and the fact he did recruiting and is even featured on an early recruiting poster for them he probably went through some early version of this SQT or maybe was gradfathered in somehow but that is where the confusion comes from. Members of the WWII OSS and First Special Service Force and Alamo Scouts to name a few are considered grandfathered in to the modern day Army Special Forces( Green Berets) and the Special Forces Association has gone out of its way to do so.
Thanks Uncle Ventura for the tips !
He is a Navy SEAL and a damn icon. He is referenced in a number of novels, journals, and articles published and written by former SEALs
While Jesse (Jim Janos) did graduate BUD/S, and was a frogman, he wasn't technically a SEAL. He was assigned to UDT 12. Back in those days, SEALS and UDT were separate, and had very different assignments. SEALS and UDT didn't combine until 1983, long after Jesse was out.
5:25 "stay gray" and do not ever volunteer for anything. and dont ever say you know anything, just keep shut, and observe
Sounds like Full Metal Jacket to me.
Dominik Sobolewski No doubt, he should maybe try to turn his experiences into a blockbuster movie or something.
Chris Black , i shit my pants when i saw youre comment
Dominik Sobolewski but 1000 times worse
Most fascinating person ever. Such a great storyteller. I learn a lot from Jesse on how to communicate and connect with people…
Yeah what not to do
I see a bright future in Graham.
Great interview. Hope he runs in 2020.
“I live by a simple premise today...
I don’t want a religious person telling me about government...
I don’t want a government person telling me about religion...
and I don’t want a draft dodger telling me what’s patriotic”
-James George Janos
(AKA “Jessie Ventura” speaking in 2019 about donald trump & his enablers)
Awesome story Jesse. I would love to hear more
Jesse is smarter than all other politicians combined
Jesse for president in 2020
This guy does an AMAZING Will Sasso impression 🫠
Ventura: titled as a seal, a wrestler, a mayor, and governor. He did it all with honest leadership, sure he served his country, but most of all he didnt do it for america he did it for the people of this, his, our country. Because he believes in freedom and prosperity. He is a dangerous man to those who have an agenda to control and limit our freedoms but to those who are for no limitations he would fight beside with honor, u can title men alot of things but this man is a truely amazing above all hero who has beat all odds through his honesty even when attempts to destroy and deminish his reputation this man proved that honesty is above all and truth always wins i honor u ventura u are my Muhammad Ali my hero 🫵
That story. That experience. Talk about a different time. WITH STANDARDS!
What a legend
In his own mind. Was UDT not a SEAL, but he should be proud of the UDT. Never saw combat, 6 years in the navy only an E4.
When I was in Navy boot camp at San Diego in 1967 a UDT guy came in looking for volunteers and my buddy said let's try out for it. I said are you insane, do you know how cold that water is? He thanked me later.
This stuff will make you a god damn sexual Tyrannosaurus!
Your name makes that hilarious lol!!!
notice how at the beginning, right up until this interview, and the one before it, he was sitting his body so that his arms were crossed, with his back straight, completely defensive, unreadable, could be on the verge of acting emotionally erratic, but as soon as his parents are brought up, and he talks about his time in the military, and what his father told him, his entire posture and demeanor changes, it's clear he's incredibly emotionally invested in this honestly.
Like Don Shipley said - Jesse Ventura was a "pipe swinging badass".
He was in Vietnam but never saw a single day of combat. He got out of the Navy in 1975.
@@TheJer1963 That's more than 95% of his haters accomplished.
@@TheJer1963 he was in the Philippines never Vietnam
@@FFred-us9tw lying about being in combat lying about Agent Orange exposure yeah boo yes
@@Thunderchild-gz4gc he has never, ever said he was in combat, in fact, you can even Google that statement and a dozen articles come up where he says clear as day he never saw combat. So stop lying to fit your narrative.
He was UDT when UDT and SEALS had the same basic training but had specialized training in two different fields. They later folded the two into one entity and just called them SEALS, but Ventura never had the specialized combat training of a full-fledged SEAL operator. If you don't believe me ask any SEAL from the Viet Nam era if they would have been comfortable taking a UDT guy into the bush with them and you'll get your answer. Don Shipley is not going to disparage anyone who went through the hellish experience of BUDS and that's understandable, but Ventura was not a SEAL as we understand the meaning of the word today, even though technically he might have been given the title at some point before he was discharged.
@cozzie twothousand, he was a seal in the reserves so your statement false. UDT members are seals. all navy seals consider UDT members seals why are you spreading lies.
Do you genuinely think that every SEAL is combat trained or specialized in war? It's overall known that many SEALS do the same stuff Jessie did back in his day. You're letting movies or other media get you thinking that anyone who joins is some sort of combat superhero. Many run logistics or communication or go around blowing up bridges or buildings. They aren't always in firefights or in the middle of fending off the enemy like in the movie black hawk down.
To say Jessie isn't a SEAL, Is like saying that anyone who passed boot camp isn't a serviceman or woman.
@@EE-md2lr Yes, all SEALs are combat trained in small unit actions. They receive the training after BUDS. Just because some receive other specialized training doesn't mean they're sitting in the rear with the gear. They are integrated as part of the team so they will have all those skills self-contained within the unit. The old UDT didn't receive that same level of small unit combat training and they didn't go into the bush with their SEAL counterparts. Ventura became a SEAL as a result of an administrative action, not because he qualified in any of the training modern SEALs undergo.
the man graduated BUD/S....BASIC UNDERWATER DEMOLITION / SEAL teams. The man was UDT which was renamed officially to SEALs
Philip Quaglino buds.... Lol
Not true. UDT got disbanded and anyone in the UDT at that time got rolled into the Seals. But before then after BUDS you had to attend another 26 weeks to be considered a Seal.
He graduated BUD/S, but he didn't do the other training. He was never assigned to a SEAL team and never in combat. He spent the Vietnam War serving in the Phillipines and South Korea.
If SEALS want to consider anyone who passed BUD/S to be a SEAL, that is their choice and their problem.
My dad was UDT US. Navy Diver not a seal at that time. Nam 68-69? So that's n
ot true either.
So how do you explain US Navy Divers that are UDT to this day! All UDT is, is just a ratting. Underwater Demolition Technician! Its just a rating you have to have to be a Seal.
I have an extra new respect for Mr. Ventura.
I remember when this happened. So was John Rambo, Duke, Snake Eyes, Dutch (he was Delta Force and was going to South America and took Jesse Venture with him, along with a gatling gun, for some crazy reason). This really happened. Brings back so many memories, including Cobra Commander. Man, I hated that guy. OK, thanks.
Jesse Ventura was never a SEAL, he was in the Underwater Demolition Teams. In fairness to Ventura he did the exact same training as SEALs and his UDT was later re-designated as a SEAL Team.
He didn't do the full 26 weeks though
He keeps saying he's a Vietnam veteran too. He was in the Philippines and South Korea. My late father was a Vietnam veteran so it's personal to me.
@@Thunderchild-gz4gc To be fair, he acted as a rescue diver for US bomber crews attacking North Vietnam so he was awarded the Vietnam service medal.
@@MrLorenzovanmatterho he never did that with though
Plus he claimed Agent Orange ruined his wrestling career. Steroid abuse did that.
Only respect for Ventura.
I was TAD at JEB thinking i was in shape... negative. O course tore me up. Never had run in sand... tore me up. Only thing I was good at was finishing last.
"flappers"
Jim (Jesse) and Jan Janos would not be friends with Don Shipley, Navy Seal expert!
I can just imagine his dad saying “I ain’t got time to bleed!” 👍
Jaja
This guy is tthe coolest guy ever
Ventura 2020! Please!
Fascinating stuff!