TCAV TV: SEALS & Legion: Coldest Days - Story 58
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- Опубликовано: 10 апр 2024
- The path from jail, to United States Navy SEAL, back to jail, kicked out of the United States Military, to joining the French Foreign Legion.
The wise learn from the mistakes of others. Listen and understand so you don't have to learn the hard way.
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Im not proud of it but i spent a year in prison in the south. After about a month of sweating out all the booze and drugs i started working out really hard and treating my sentence more like being in a monastery instead of a prison and really working on myself. I was out in the yard in 100° heat and 15° snow and ice with nobody else around and that was really my favorite time to be out there. I almost miss it. Im 6 years clean and sober now and got married 2 years ago and have a life worth living. I appreciate what your doing. Keep up the great work.
Appreciate you sharing man
Well done man! Best of luck.
Outstanding
my black german shepherd is locked onto you when she hears you talk Sir. then i hear a dog barking there in the background. this man has an effect on dogs. much respect
I think dogs can sense the confidence and general alpha qualities about his voice (pitch, bass, etc). He's definitely a dog person, I follow him on Instagram and he's always taking his adorable pitbull Lil Mama out for walks. Him and his gf obviously take good care of her ❤
@@YeseniaV92 totally agree. its a intutition the dog has i wish we all had. much respect
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I bet the Lithuanian instructor inwardly loved your reply. 👍
"This is my home." Hooyah Taylor! As a Navy diver I never came close to what the SEAL's go through but there were some times when I was so cold I couldn't get my fingers to work right, and it doesn't matter how cold you get: you can't get out of the water until the Master Diver says you can. And even then it has to be in accord with the dive table. Even in winter off the coast of Korea, you're not getting the nice warm dry suit that you want to have, motionless at 120 feet. Cold, wet, darkness--it teaches you that you have a soul because it's the only part of you that doesn't freeze.
Well said ✨ It is those moments ~
I'm in the upper Midwest. When I was skinny and *really* fit, the cold months were torture. I was always cold down to my bones. The only way to get rid of it was to soak in a hot tub for an hour or so. Now that I've put on a considerable amount of "insulation" from having two kids😂, I can handle the cold SO much better. A lot of it just has to do with how lean someone is I think
Oh man. As a retired Canadian soldier I know what you’re talking about. I used to call it Fuk-Fuk. For example you get the tap on your shoulder for sentry duty in the dark at 3am and it’s minus 30. You feel around for your gear in the dark and whisper to yourself fuk-fuk-fuk. Then later you tap on your security relief and their boots are frozen stiff and since they didn’t open up the laces enough beforehand they can’t get their feet into their boots so add additional time freezing your balls off while they un-fuk themselves.
I have a greater appreciation now for what civilians take for granted like warm beds and hot showers.
I got sent to a place near Point Barrow, AK as a contractor.
It was -39f.
A colleague was on a broken down ATV, we went to go get her.
I was in a rush, forgot to put frostbite preventative cream on, well, It doesn't hurt at the time, but when it thaws..
It wanted to take scissors and cut off the tip of my nose and my lips.
It is the worst burning itching sensation imaginable.
Doc fixed me up with some of that nice stuff, if you know what I mean.
Washed that down with some Johnny Walker and slept with this mask thing on for 12 hours.
I kept my nose and lips.
I hear you. I got my feet frostbitten in Germany. I was stupid and didn't wear my Mickey Mouse boots. Suffered some light nerve damage and still have my feet but it was the worst pain I had ever experienced. It felt like a billion tiny hand grenades constantly exploding under my skin.
Right?
I had no idea how bad frostbite would hurt and I don't think I've heard anyone mention it.
I had the urge to put ice on it.. makes no sense but I wanted the effected areas to be numb again.
I was just a regular US Army Infantry grunt and I had my share of cold weather. I'm sure it can't compare to seal training and missions in the water but even in the field it gets pretty bad. I can't even imagine what SEALS have to endure. Especially if you come from cold weather units like 10th Mountain Division or Alaska. The cold definitely hits you different when you're patrolling and it's either Below Zero or dealing with Cold Rain while "camping."
I feel similar brother I was an combat engineer in the Army and my first duty station was 10 MTN DIV at Fort Drum. I'm from Arizona and I have never in my life felt so powerless. That's until I went to Afghanistan lol. "Essayons" as they say!
@@321augustine LMAOOO 10th was crazy! But not as crazy as Watertown lol I miss Watertown and it's insanity.
Lol small word man! I hated winter PT and the nonsense with the water buffaloes@@LynxNYC
@@321augustine I wonder if the BOSS is still there. Liked going there. Nice place to chill.
Man you are not kidding about "military cold"! It always seemed like no matter how many warming layers you'd put on it was never quite enough. Even the "happy suit" doesn't always do the trick. I remember my Midwestern ass thought it would always be warm in the desert and I wouldn't have to worry about the cold... yeeeeaaaaaah I was definitely wrong lol
Looking bigger in the shoulders brother, god bless!
God bless you brother I will never forget my experience in the military. Thank you for the daily motivation and helping me stay in line. I don't want to be outside making a rock pyramid in the rain.
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Yup..... marine corps infantry 4 Years here, never saw combat thankfully. Those freezing cold nights were some of the most raw memories... nothing you could do about it. Just had to embrace it with your brother to your left and right. We definitely cuddled in the field many times LOL.... aint no judging when u got boot bands on. Spoon the homie no problem, had to keep warm
Right on
You want to see me fail (you won't get your chance)
You want to see me fail (you won't get your chance)
You want to see me fail
You'll never get your chance
This is our lives
This is who we are
You can't put a price on it
It's strength within our hearts
From within our souls
Stood strong throughout the years (stood strong)
This runs through our veins
We stay true to ourselves
~ Hatebreed - Proven
Spent a number of years working in Canadian forestry. Often super remote, helicopter drop-off in the morning on the side of severe mountain terrain. I recall, especially the first year or so, before I figured out the hard way to prepare the right gear, having to work non-stop, soaking wet, boots filled with ice and snow, since to stop would have been rapid hypothermia. Interestingly, speaking to that shared suffering aspect, it's one of the few phases of adult life where I made enduring (20+ years ongoing) friendships. The mosquito season was far worse.
Damn bro thats heavy👊🏼
@@tcavofficial Not equating to the stuff you've done man -- a world away. With a zip-lock stretched over my head in lieu of lost or forgotten head covering, my only soul searing philosophical insights were on what the cook was making for dinner back on the boat. To come back to a cold sleeping bag and shit food... damn man, I'm glad it was you and not me. I'll take that wisdom second hand off youtube thanks very much
Ha ha, you managed to reach out across the Pacific to Taiwan 🇹🇼 and give me another Ranger School flashback 😮! It wasn’t anywhere near what you endured in the SEALs or the Legion, but it was a winter ❄️ class, complete with rain, wind, snow, and wind chill factors. Just as you said: 1) it hit me on the long patrol in the Mountain Phase that unlike in civilian life, I couldn’t just go inside and grab a hot shower and a coffee ☕️. I lived out there; 2) the cold 🥶 made at least one guy quit on the spot!
Ol saying we had in my squad was” about 10 degrees colder it would be perfect/ 10 degrees hotter same thing, “ shared suffering is something few understand stand. Nailed it brother
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Love it the messages get me through these workouts. Ill be dodge rammed if not through life
Shared suffering, this is absolute truth, the brothers next to you in that underground snow coffin we had to dig, felt the same thing. Can’t shake it, can't make it. Shut your suck hole and keep it simple, you will succeed! High speed, low drag, rock hard, water tight. Excellent words brother. Appreciate you continuing to share your thoughts with everyone, I know this is helping many. SFi
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MAN YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO ME BRO.
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That contrast makes it so much sweeter when you're where you need to be... great message brother!
Holy shit, Edwards? how's the range out back! Been a minute since we spoke after training with the Master Chief and Warrant years ago. I need to give you a call to catch up. Fkng great to see you on here. Front sight post, blurry rear aperture!
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@@macg3949right on brother!!
New day new video thanks Taylor!!
GOT u bro👊🏼
I'll never forget the cold. I didn't want to move, we were waiting for transport and just stood there in the open. After a week I just accepted it. The pain became less of a focus as time went by. When conflict in the ME started, I thought that at least they won't be in freezing conditions. Every environment has its challenges, but the effect of the cold is the worst. Thank you Taylor for this video on coldest days. I have a special appreciation for nice sunny days ever since!🏖
Bro those sunny days hit different now! 😆👊🏼
@@tcavofficial Absolutely!
Epic is an over used word, but Taylor, you come up with the most epic lines! "What, am I going to die? Who gives a f__k, I won't care than". After listening to this video I had one thought only, 'Ian, quit complaining, shut the f__k up, and get to work!' Thank you.
The real ones get it👊🏼
Don't ever forget that the Elite Spetznaz are the only ones standing in regiment-size doing total....and i mean total syncrone split and round-house kicks!!
Always a pleasure to see your videos, keeps moral high & mind on path, thanks Bro !
I appreciate that!
Amen!
Inspiring message today!
Perfect!
TCAV... enjoyed the story... loved, "This is my fucking home." Cold weather is no joke, especially during prolonged exposures. While in the Corps, my unit did a Cold Weather training package in Bridge Port and Alaska. After a couple of days, I saw a grown man who refused to get out of his warm sleeping bag... aka... the cacoon effect.. is real. Stay Strong!
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Another good video. Your sense of humor is right on.
I appreciate that!
hey brother
I'm glad you made it.
when you hit rock bottom you can only come back stronger than before.
keep it up brother.
Simone from Milan
LETS GET EM‼️👊🏼
Ever go to the Chalet at Briancon to do any training.? No heating in it, sleeping on the bed in the sleeping bag with the wet clothes under it so they were warm when you got up. Ration of wine heated with oranges in it. After Corvee would ski down the mountain for a coffee Cognac, then the seal skins on to march back up looking at the tourists on the ski lifts. Lol
Aaa putan😊 You have the same voice as Lt.Col. Frank Slade 😀 Appreciate your stories. Was in the Legion in the early 90s and I recognize myself well in what you say, especially in story 52 👍 greetings from Norway
Sounds like you’re in great spirits. Life is good brother.🤙🏻 Keep up the great work!
Thank you, I will
Man watching your videos makes me feel better, I’m going through a lot of shjt right now trying to join the army. MEPS kicking me in the balls and this is my only chance to join it I would have to wait a whole entire year.
Ama questo ❗️ shared suffering breeds brotherhood - no quit in ya ❗️two powerful lessons TY - TC ThankYou ❗️👊🏼
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Lookin jacked bro. Good shit
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Amen brother
“ Gnarly “ it’s all good Boss . Working 44yrs outside , all extremes . I understand the appreciation . Your Great Boss , thanks for sharing . Out-Here 👍😎
Right on
Hi from Estonia! 🥶😀Thanks for your help by the boarder. Love waching your videos.
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You ain’t wrong about “military cold” 😂 good times
Thursday morning with story 58, and a big cup of Java. Gonna be a great day. The pool vibe looks so relaxing. Enjoy, and thanks for taking the time to share your military experiences. Always some guidance in your stories if your are listening. Even at my age.
Be safe.
Coffee's the lifeblood that fuels champions brother!👊🏼
You know when you are cold when your testicles and tonsils are touching each other
Another classic TC made me laugh
I'm a follower of navy seal.i ever respect their traning , operation,sacrifice,tasks .Navy seal is the best in the world .❤
Keep Rolling Brother.🙏🙏
Always
My Respects to you brother keep up the good videos
I appreciate that
Yeah man, You get out there prepared, you stuck))....I answered your question, then you said the same thing))😅But I am assuming, there is nothing like the coldness a SEAL feels....And I don't mean playing with Sammy out there by the pier))! Bone clattering, teeth chattering cold....Do you know, is Sammy still out there? I do not know how long those animals live....Been a minute for me, but I was there about 15 years ago, everything was the same, same bums, same scene, it was my very best life man, "All those castles made of sand, fall into the sea....eventually"...Always a pleasure brother, Thanks for sharing Cav❤
So cool Brother love it! 💪✊🤙
Thanks 👍
HA,HA, Brother most people understand cold from getting “shivers”. LOL! You’re not cold until you’re “JACKHAMMERING”. That’s truth brother. Military training is the ONLY training that I’ve ever Jackhammered. LOL!
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You got an amazing story amigo, you need to write a book.
Working on it!
Heard you saying jesus a few times in your videos could be wrong but you have him in a God like regard in your conscience somewhere brilliant
“what am I gonna die who gives a fuck man” he got that DAWG in him fr 🫡
The cold makes cowards of every man, I love the cold but bone cold is different. Wet and cold is ungodly
Cold days.
“No quit in me” - maybe if you ignore the time you deserted and the time you declared bankruptcy. Or the time you gave up on that selection you were too slow for.
Deliberate strategic decisions. And failing a run time for commando isn't quitting. Sh*t was too fast and I was too slow 😆 Post your resume and let's see what you've done.
@@tcavofficial You’re a pathological liar. The kind of person who’s in and out of jail. How long until you’re back in jail, where you really belong?
"I like to get up early to shave..." (sits there with 2-3 days growth on) :)
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My coldest was getting dropped off in Delaram from OP Jack...I think.
Got dropped off like 2am and there wasn't any billeting set up. Slept in a cold 10ft conex in full kit inside a sleeping bag and still froze our nuts off.
Can't imagine being wet or at higher altitude...
63 F below marching to chow... winter 86-87 NTC Great Lakes was a we bit chilly lol, uniform of the day was your whole fucking locker, never been colder and that was just A-school, crossing the line as a wog getting hypothermic was warmer
My coldest days in the military were in south korea feeling the winds from the north
Nothing beats being present at the battle of Stalingrad in 1942. Below -40 degrees Celsius!
Another Great episode - Cold #steelpierevolution. I hope you've got an agent and working on a 1.2 hour Q&A for the after dinner circuit. Hope you're okay and staying aligned?
ALWAYS
Yoyo bro ❤
Ex Canadian infantry here. We know cold. Winter indoc here sucks hard. Sleeping in snow banks and humping all day in snow shoes. But like you said... " it's supposed to suck".
Yuk
Do you want to go home? - this is my fucking home! So powerful!
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Yeah you're so right brother being infantry in the United States Army you know it's like being the coldest you could possibly be and there's nothing you can do about it there's nothing possibly to be done that's what it's like and it's unreal until you experience so you're absolutely right I think anybody who had a combat job infantry maybe Cavalry I think tankers got to sleep inside warm tanks from the looks of it but anybody who is an infantry Grunt and Special Forces too I know any infantry guy I'm sure knows all about sleeping in the snow waking up and snow being on top of you while the rest of the fucking Battalion is sleeping inside heated tents and shit it's ridiculous so great video
Selection at Hurby fucking shocked me. Field week in January of 2011 was fucking cold as balls. Plus no sleep. Tabasco in the eyes helped so much on those days
Good Evening
Basking in BOB's Glory
30 below zero…been there done that 😓🤙🏼🇺🇸
Had an Infantry drill sergeant tell me one time….when you’re cold AF in a foxhole…do the deed to stay warm.😏👊🏻🇺🇸
Hey Taylor can you do a video of you singing la boudin?
-47 on military cold for 5 days of reconnaissance was something els.
God bless
One time I forgot my jacket in my truck and had to walk to go get it. It was cold. Like 50 degrees! Early in the morning like hella early like 8 and shit. I almost died. The cold made me hallucinating looking at penguins walking around me when it was the paramedics.. I know that cold you're talking about it's hella hard ya heard
"Do you want to go home ?"
Perfect British accent.
You killed me 😂
Better cold than extremely hot ,i remember 62 celsius in Djibouti. Its hell .
I'll take boiling hot over cold ANY day
What's the coldest you've been in?
I was asking samvermeulen
@@Anton-xk6lh freezing cold night in the desert of Koeweit thats all .but i like the cold ,swimming in the winter outdoor. 😁.
Chilly willy ! 😂
I hate being cold. I’ll never complain about the heat. At least on a ship you can go below to warm up
"I am home"
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Tcav, obviously your hitting gym!
Are you still doing morning routine as in FFL?
EVERY DAY. Follow me on IG and I record all of it everyday. If you don't have IG then do yourself a favor, download it, and follow me so you can watch the daily process unfold EVERYDAY NO MISSES.
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Great to hear your mojo is on point! I'll definitely ck IG !
There's cold and than there's Army Cold 😂
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Seizure and fake seizure 😂 ~ NEVER forget the pain
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A l'armée on courait tous les matins en short et tee shirt ... Même dans la neige ou sous la pluie ... Normal ... 😁😁😁
What’s that you got blacked out on the inside of your left bicep?
Old stuff
I understand you had circumstances to leave the Legion but, what is it like if one does the complete contract? Do they treat the leaving soldiers worse ?
The give you a piece of paper a picture and walk u to the door
Military cold,lol,never heard that one but its so true,theres cold freezing cold then military cold,lol
Inescapable‼️😆👊🏼
...if rain means change ...cold should mean ???
TC - did the FOREIGN LEGION , ever answer the gate to other AMERICANS before/ you. ? it sounds so crazy - JDS/CT
Yes
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canadian infantry knows what you're talking about!!!
Oooh man! I bet👊🏼
I understand it "All" matters. But you should drop some points on arms. Being tall & lanky arm big biceps are difficult. Is it years of practice? Is it a hard 3 month routine? Being short & to get the look of big biceps is gravy. In my opinion vs Being tall. The bottom grill is beyond gangster. Awesome idea.
I had to be op - for on my M-60 laying in wait for an hour or two on snow in bad Toelz overlooking a frozen pond with a rope bridge going into then out of the ice. Two platoons came by I fired on them and they reacted but went around the pond. Here comes Don Purdy with my buddies and Sean Kelly who jumps into the pond busts up the ice cap and makes them use the rope bridge which dips into the mud with all the weight. I wasn’t cold anymore. They punished the shit outta my buddies. Kelly was a fruitloop. He was covered in ice snow and mud just like my buddies. Screaming his head off non stop. Our “Purdy platoon” got hammered the worst especially after one buddy spread crabs in the latrine. The Green Berets had our ass over that incident. That guy was one of a handful to die in Panama. Mike Deblois. My other buddy was his company commander. Camp Warden was a great force multiplier exercise. I hope the army still does things like that. 3 weeks of pure Ranger Green Beret torture but man we laughed hard at the insanity sometimes. We were told not to pull the lever on the window to exit the Blackhawk cause the window falls out. My buddy Jay knocked it right out. Ever had to lie under rotorwash for 20 min at zero degrees on frozen ground. It’s awesome. We all thanked Jay for starting off the 3 night patrol from hell with a bang. The pilot was shooting blood from his eyes over it. Then we all got up to our necks into a peat-bog and had to be rescued. My buddy was up to his chin before the SF guys yanked him out by his ears. The Lieutenant was 6’6” and was up to his armpits when they got him. Too funny. Not a speck of dirt on any of us. Peat is some weird ass sht. I recall laying on a grass hill feeling the first spring warmth thinking how some GI just like me probably did the same thing in the exact same place during WW2. I got a real strange feeling like dead guys were watching us on that peaceful hill after such a brutal winter and months of being in the field. 1983-84. 3 German marks to one dollar. Great rate for partying. 👍🇺🇸
Appreciate your words brother
@@tcavofficialTaylor. I appreciate your motivational message and podcast format. I’m 58 this June 25th and it’s hard to be retired but refired if ya know what I mean. Still in the Fight. But I’m working on a book-video series-graphics and on top of that I invest crypto and monitor that. I hit the gym every other day no excuses and that’s where you help out when my ass is dragging. (It’s always that nutrition thing) if I time my creatine and protein intake just right I don’t get the gremlins but when it’s timed right. Man! That creatine is fucking amazing shit! But I’m reaching out to you for a favor. I tried to get Mike Glover to reach out to tell Shawn Ryan I would like to just get 20 min to go over my material with him for his podcast. I can meet you and pay you for your time and explain it to you and we can go from there. Or if you want a get away in Boston I’ll put you up in nice diggs anywhere you want to stay and I’ll pay you for your time. If you know a way to Shawn and can make the connection I’ll take care of him and he can decide if it’s his cup of tea. No harm no foul. I walk away not angry or dejected. Life is what it is. Call my union hall and ask for extension 1100 local 104 IBEW 508-660-3900 tell them who you are and you need a character reference. I told the person to be expecting you or Randal Carlson or such the likes to be calling about a reference to verify my person. The subject matter is pretty deep stuff of a technical nature that is a key to why they are having issues with Ai trying to kill us all. It’s interesting subject matter Taylor. It taps into a lot of things. I’m going to need you to sign a simple NDA form to read you in. If you’re interested please let me know. Mike did not want to bother his brother over it. He’s protective of who he refers and I do not blame him. Seals stick together and I’m cool with it. We are our brothers keepers. I have talked to PBD several times (Pat Bet David) and it’s not his cup of tea. So I’m waiting on Randall Carlson to respond. Thanks for your attention to this humble request. God bless and keep up the good work. My name is Richard (NMN) Boran my son is the same but has a middle name. Like you Taylor. I’m just trying to help America and the world’s situation. It took me over 30 years to figure out what I discovered. If your lights turn on and you immediately understand its value then you will immediately begin to understand the basic level they have gotten wrong which has caused intellectual individuals way smarter than you and I to get the shoe on the wrong foot. And word needs to circulate through the grass roots network that you occupy space in. Take care T/Cav. I will not bother you further. PBD recently signed out for good and you are free to do the same. I will find a fit eventually. Persistence pays brother you know that is true. I always tell folks like you I am here now that you have my contact information. If you wish to expand your shows subject matter stream/source being and interviewer of others I am here. You have my data. It’s important for you to have your next several moves in play T/Cav. Your surfing rip curls right now but I am here for when the tide goes out on your current project. God Bless Sir. 🇺🇸
Do you still run for cardio? or were you just like f that mess after getting out of the legion lol I feel like since you had to do it everyday it would become part of you after a while
F running. Walk on an incline like predator or sprint
Lol @ no quit in me
TC...I was gonna say you deserve a cold beer enduring that deep freeze....but in your case....have a hot chocolate brother....
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Bro are you still serving in the FFL?
No out
@@tcavofficial bro how can i contact YOU and get more detail information and ideas about FFL?
Always "Comfortably" COLD was the way. LMAO , USMC cold places......
Are you going to go back to France to finish your legion contract and collect your equipment
Def not. My life is amazing living in higher purpose helping men and women change their lives for the better.
@@tcavofficial so did they mark you as a deserter or were you given an admin sep discharge? How does that work
@@tcavofficial what about all the stuff you left in the barracks
40%
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