Aussie Vet here. I can understand you would have quite a lot of Vets in the comments section who joined during 9/11 but for me, watching the aftermath of the Battle of Mogadishu on the news was my "Wake up and choose" moment. I was 17 at the time and my cousins had deployed to Somalia with Australia's contingent of Peace Keepers. My enlistment date was 4th of October 1994. Although my deployments were to places like Bougainville, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan my decision to serve in the ADF was born through what these men went through.
I feel your sentiment my man I joined 05 watched the towers go down in 8th grade I don’t think I fully grasped it all, but in the back of my mind I think it was there what it meant, but watching Blackhawk down really made me go yeah that’s what I want to do, we’ll that and band of brothers but it was that sense of brotherhood, of service over self that resonated
And how’s the Australian government treating the vets..if they haven’t forgotten you guys! Anzacs/vets etc, get 1 day of recognition for protecting the citizens and sacrificing theirs lives & the aboriginals get 1 whole month “Nadoc” for Fark knows & $60billion plus & all the entitlements all off the back of hard working tax paying citizens money each year!
Kind of cool story - a few years ago I was audiobook-ing the Black Hawk Down book so it was fresh in my mind. On a walk at a local park my wife saw a memorial marker and idly said aloud "Rierson". Sort of as a joke I said "Delta Force Specialist Matt Rierson?" And she goes "uh..yes.." Matt Rierson was one of the Delta operators who survived the Black Hawk Down day then was killed the next day in a mortar attack on the airfield. He was from Nevada, Iowa, where I live. Tiny town, weird coincidence. I think if you Google Matt Rierson there's an image of the exact grave marker in the Nevada Park north of my house.
@@DL-ij7tf that is really cool man. Prolly most important monument we have in my town other than Abe Lincoln’s is a monument of a revolutionary soldier. It’s a couple of blocks from my mother in laws.
I’m so thankful for these men. Also for the people that made this video for young kids like myself to see. I’ll proudly admit this made me cry. Thank you to all the veterans that have sacrificed their lives for my freedom and every Americans freedom.
I am unbelievably honored to have met Dr. John Uhorchak. He told the same story when he was honored in his hometowns Wall of Fame. I got chills when he popped up on screen. I heard him tell this story 10 years ago when I was 16, and I remember it like it was yesterday. To be able to hear it again and to be able to put a face to a least one person in his story is utterly amazing. Thank you both for your service.
Thank you for your service, my girlfriend is a ER doctor, she served with the 274th forward surgical team. I remember the picture on the cover of Time magazine when this happened. God bless everyone that served.
As a former Army Medic I'm quite surprised that the medical unit wasn't recognized with citations. That medical team helped pave the way for saving countless lives during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Much of what I and other medical specialties learned was a result of the lessons from this battle.
one of the coolest things i read in the book was about the CSAR teams having to cut the bodies out of the chopper in the middle of combat. just men doing their job in the middle of hell.
I was a Canadian soldier there Feb 5 until July 8. I was a commander of one of the white 8 wheeled armoured vehicles that would cruise around Mogadishu. Thank you for your service.
Hello Sir! Jesus loves you so very much, God so loved the world that He have His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. Thank you for defending those in need and for your bravery to face those events, war is not an easy thing to witness and especially experience,it can leave scars, physical and mental, but God can heal every wound. God bless you, I pray that you come to Christ He loves you very much. ♥️
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This is one of my favorite quotes from a hero Ive ever heard. “I’ll be outside.” Knows he’s gonna die but he will stay as long as he can. No quit. All resolve. Makes a grown man cry
The part where he said “don’t worry about me, help my buddy.” That put tears in my eyes. The amount of pain and loss these guys went through just blows my mind. True heroes and warriors. Thank you for your service 🫡
only gripe for me is that he didnt have to say he said that" its kinda like saying yeah im such an amazing guy i said this to him please praise me ? all he had to say was i was being looked at but many other guys were in worse state. so kinda blowing his own trumpet but hey all brave men in extreme situations . respect.
I've been watching a lot of military videos lately. I've been struggling very hard lately. losing my gf of 6 years, to becoming an alcoholic, and then losing my job. these people go through a lifes worth of emotions in a matter of 24 hours. i don't know who's gonna read this. I'm thankful I'm an American, and i want to serve someday. thank you to all those who have served to keep this country the way it is. America
I am reading it. I have been having a hard time myself to put it mildly, and videos like this have been helping me as well. I don't know how to sum up my own troubles quickly, so I will just say: You are not alone.
@@Chillguy99you guys are not alone. Keep your head up. Keep watching inspirational videos. Go take a walk. Take a step back and look at what goals you want to achieve and start slowly. Didn’t have to be full force. Have a great day. GOD BLESS
Please do more of these stories. Hunt down others and get them to tell their stories. No matter how dark it gets. Not just for documentary purposes but for us. I desperately needed to be reminded why I served. The moment he said “doc don’t worry about me” I was remind why I kept going back. Civilians world is colder than any war zone. It can grind our recollection and lead one to question beliefs. Well told, well edited and a reminder that our service was for a reason. Thank you and I really appreciate the moment you gave me.
Because of Brads running for those who can’t, he got me into running years ago. His impact reaches far and wide. Thank you Brad. Hope to see you on cleared hot and Shawn Ryan.
Seeing such brave and strong men that put others above themselves break down with emotion and tears just pulls on my heart. These men and women put everything before themselves at times and have the burdens that most of us can never comprehend how they deal with it (some don't unfortunately). Thanks BRCC for sharing this story and showing the human side of what our service men and women have to go through day to day.
Thank you Malaysian 🇲🇾 your country deserved the recognition even though the media downplayed your involvement on the retaliation and rescue operation.
I'm sure many people has seen the movie but if not thank you both for sharing this story with everyone that didn't. Others take what we do for granted but any man or woman that has ever worn the uniform will never because we know and we'll help each other out 👊🏻🇺🇸
I've never heard Brad speak about this before this video. Has be been on any podcasts? Could you point me in the right direction where I can find more of his story?
I am a Vietnam Era medic; good training back then aided me in a 35-year career as a RN in rural ER's. Lessons learned in the field apply to EMS in so many ways. The unfortunate things are people are going to die, Emergency Caregivers will not be seen as heroes, you are doing your "job." We do what we can with what we have, our training is what saves us and our patients. Thank-you to all the health care provides, the health care team who have done and are doing the unsung job of trauma care in the field, in the armed services, in the Trauma Centers, and the MASH/MAST or what every the name is now. taking that training and experience to aid people in Armed Service or in hospital systems in the world. Great job and great dedication. Bless all.
I think the absolute craziest part of this story and the fact we even have this story in the first place is if the crew chief on their helicopter had not been shot, he would have been inserted with Shughart and Gordon at the Super 64 crash site. Who knows what would have happened if that occurred but, I am glad Hallings is able to speak about his part in this incident. Truly eye opening.
Thank you for posting this, it's a different perspective and appreciated! Operation Gothic Serpent / T.F. Ranger and the resulting tragedy hits home for me. I did not know Gordon, but served with Randy Shughart in 2/75, I was older than him but we became good friends - he was my Ranger buddy. After the pull-out and upon returning to the U.S., certain members who knew that we were friends briefed me on what happened. It did not surprise me that Randy would insist on trying to rescue the helicopter crew. But I still wept for not only Randy, but for Stephanie and the family. And every 03 October, I have a beer (or 2) in remembrance and to honor Randy and all our fallen warriors.
Thank you for letting Brad share part of his story, so more of the world can see what an exemplary human being he is, and has been, since the days our family was blessed to know his.
I’ve wondered for years what Brad’s voice even sounded like. This was absolutely fantastic. It just doesn’t feel like 30 years have passed. God bless the participants in Operation Gothic Serpent. God be with the families and friends who mourn their losses to this day. God bless Brad Halling and the CAG brothers he served with. They were incredibly inspirational to us stateside slugs who were serving in the ARMY at this time.
Man the detail he goes into. Such a heavy day. Rest in peace to all those brave men that died that day. The man you have to be to be severely injured and tell the doctor to worry about your friend because he is hurt worse. Man what a guy. Most guys would say they would say something like that given that situation but there are very few people on earth like these guys. Great video.
@@Loleloll158what L the boys on the ground were dropping Somalis like bags of shit it’s actually unbelievable somalis did as bad as they did given the circumstances and mission was deemed a success
I was in high school when this happened and it's still moving to me to hear these stories from the men and women who were there. VERY MOVING. Thank you all for your service to this great country. If I ever meet any of you, I'm buying. Bless you all!
I was a few years out of college when I saw the original stories on the nightly news but it wasn't until 1997 when the 26 part Black Hawk Down newspaper series came out that I began to grasp the full scope and impact of what had happened over there. I was working at a library and the sci-fi nerd in me had been somewhat disappointed in what the internet had able to offer up to that point. But Bowden and the Philadelphia Inquirer staff included links to documents, maps, and audio recordings of the participants that only enhanced the impact of the dynamic written story being presented. It was a ground breaking moment for internet journalism. Which is why I get so disappointed with the regurgitated click-bait non-stories of today. But well-done projects like this documentary sustain my faith that there are people out still trying to tell meaningful stories.
Correction: My squad was playing Delta Force Task Force Dagger (aka TFD) when the Black Hawk Down game came not Joint Operations.(which came out in 2004).
May God bless all of those heroes from Malaysian Battalion a.k.a MALBATT who sacrifice their life to save those Mountain Division, Delta Force and Rangers who involved in Battle of Mogadishu..they are unsung heroes in recovering those who injured and killed on that day..just using their APC and without support from Pakistani army's tank who fled away before entering Bakara Market..greatest gratitude for the Malaysian Army🤝👏🏻
It’s truly amazing how strong these guys was and are. Thanks for y’all’s service it’s truly amazing the power u feel watching a story from men who have served in combat.
30 years later wow the earth completed 30 trips around the sun and Somalia is still a warzone and America still has troops there I pray for my country to hopefully have peace and stability 🇸🇴💓🇺🇸
I met Mike Durant and this account fills in a lot that is not in the movie or Mikes book. I worked orthopedics at Ft. Leonard Wood hospital after being in the Airborne so I know what these military patients go thru. Big respect to these heroes that were just trying to bring stability and food to hungry people.
Over the past couple of years researching and watching interviews about the battle no story has hit me like this one and shows not only what the operators went through but the doctors caring for the wounded this really struck me.
I just watched the Shawn Ryan interview from the Delta operator on the ground. Crazy hearing to different vantage points from the same battle. He spoke about how he saw Brett get hit with the rpg from the ground. These are true warriors.
My deepest admiration to everyone on Task Force Ranger and to the Angels (Medical staff) who tended the wounded and dying. I hope you all have found peace within yourselves as you did more than your best that day and everyday since.
as a malaysian two months ago there was a movie released named malabat misi bakara which is basically the black hawk dawn movie but from a malaysian perspective
Kudos to the medics, nurses and doctors, that do so much to help and save our servicemen and women! The fact that they get no recognition is insane! They may not pull a trigger, but the definitely deal with the trauma and loss!
As a 1st responder who occasionally works in an emergency room and having older friends or mentors in the military including some who were also involved in the events of Black Hawk Down this brought tears to my eyes
This needs to get shared so that our brothers and sisters who cared for those injured are commemorated for saving the lives of those who are still with us and being there for those during last breath. Salute to you all!
This is the standard I expect from BRCC from now on. This is phenomenal and a true testament to the Men of Task Force Ranger and all the Men and Women that supported them, saved them, and loved them.
If only the Army had done this operation a week earlier when the USMC was still in country with tanks, LAV's and the USS Wasp. The whole day would have gone completely differently. It was horrible to to have just gotten back home to hear this was happening.
Oh fuck off. More Marine rah rah shit. CAG operates lighter than USMC and you cant roll tanks into a target you are trying to hit fast and by surprise.
One of my former JROTC cadets was with the Corps there. I have pictures he sent me of him manning a Barrett 50 and firing at a RPG gunner. Crazy place.
I was a Dover C-5 crew chief at the time. We went to Hunter AAF to deploy the 24th Mech AFTER this tragedy. A day late and too many casualties and deaths later. Politicians dictate American policy, choose wisely. Never fight unless you fight to win overwhelmingly. God Bless our Warriors!
The same Malaysians that didn’t want to overload APCs and tried to turn down packing them out with the wounded? The same ones that wouldn’t leave their armored vehicles to provide cover fire to load the wounded? You need to read the after action report that the 10th mountain released. Yes they helped but they did act with some cowardice.
As an AC-130 dude who got to the airplane after Mog, this carried a chip on our shoulders for a long time. Years of “what if?” Thanks for doing this video.
What about the 130 that wouldn’t lay fire down when Neil Roberts fell out of the back of Alan Mack’s chinook? Literally refused, must burn you mob up ?
You guys are all heroes! Those soldiers in the 44th Medical ended up the stars of the show. God Bless! Keep these memories and experiences alive so the lessons won’t be forgotten.
I wasn't there for this mission, but I was there with my Marine Corp unit before 10th Mountain came to relieve us 3 months later. I will never forget Somalia and what we (USMC) had to do to seperate the Warlords from fighting each other and protecting the UN food transports. Semper Fi Black Rifle Company for all you do for us vets!!!!
My best friend was over there with the Corp at the same time you were I believe. He doesn't talk about it just like I don't talk about Iraq but the unspoken understanding is there.
@oif3vetk9 we did lose a few brothers over there, I think the reason why your friend doesn't talk about it is because probably one of them were one of his close brothers at arms which I can understand. My wife lost a really good friend in Iraq. She was an Army MP.
@@oif3vetk9start speaking and Getting it out brother nothing wrong with reaching out and talking, it will help you in the long run. Feelings buried alive never die
Thank you to both for telling your stories. You will never eliminate those traumatic memories but I am glad you have found productive ways to deal with them.
Thank you for your service. I'm related to Dan Jollota and couldn't be more proud of him and all of you who had to endure such a harrowing situation with bravery, determination, and real true strength of character.
Australian vet here....still serving. At the tail end of a 30 + year career...7 deployments including Iraq and The 'Ghan.. Thank you for that doco, BRCC. I think it gives people who have not served or deployed a sense of what it can be like. Mr Halling, you live in a beautiful part of the USA and I hope that surrounded by nature and peace, it will quieten down some of the memories. Without sounding like I am repeating a cliche, I say: thank you for your serivce.
30 years later…. F*ck that’s a long time, our heroes remember it just like it was yesterday and I thank the survivors coming out and telling their stories of what they experienced that day 10/03. Huge thanks for warriors like BRCC, SRS & BHAWK for being a voice to put this down in history and helping our veterans get through their tough times. Love you guys and keep up the good work 🤙🏽
Wow, just wow. Thank you for making this. I’ve obviously seen the movie but it’ll never equal first hand accounts or convey real emotion like this video does. Geez I miss living in the US.
Thank you BRCC for sharing the video. As an Infantry Army Veteran we always give the other non Infantry soldiers hell. Its great to see everyone come together to help out.
WOW ,CHILLS.The bravery and selflessness of the men and women of our armed forces never (NEVER) cease to amaze me. Mr. Halling I am almost at a loss for words.Thank You for your service and for your inspiration.
To all of my fellow veterans, ME and MY ENTIRE FAMILY thank you from the bottom of hearts for the sacrifices made. No one will ever understand the sacrifices that each individual made to do exactly what they swore to do and I appreciate every one of them. And to the families of those that didn’t make it back home, thank you for having an individual that was willing to put their life on the line for my family to be able to rest easy at night. A lot of us wonder when we get back stateside “why me” and I know I still ask that question everyday but the people I served with tells me that I’d do everything all over again if need be. Don’t hold politicians, athletes and celebrities in high regard, hold those that were willing to put their lives on the line because they said they would if need be in the highest regard. Thank you 🙏 🇺🇸🇺🇸
They did nothing to keep your “rest easy” because these people werent attacking you. They went there to ef around and they found out. Please save these comments for people who did true heroic work.
Amazing video, guys! 👍 The map visualisation was very helpful to understand how the battle developed. I've listened to many soldiers retelling the fight, but this is the first time that I got a clear image of the events. It's great to finally hear the perspective of the surgeon and those in the helicopters. This story is so touching 🥺😭
Royal Malay Regiment were started with selected 25 malay youth in 1 March 1933 as a trial.. this is a starting point.... and we celebrated every March 1st as Malaysian Army Day...
I am no Vet, but I am forever grateful for all of those who have sacrificed for the freedoms we have in this country. Thank each of you in this video and those who may comment for your service and sacrifice. The movie moved me, but seeing this story told from a person apart of this brought me to tears.
Thanks for producing this documentary and my heart goes out to Brad & the medical team in this story esp. his story of survival & his journey back. Like millions who this story captivated, i often wondered if the result at Super 6-4 crash would've been different if Brad went down & helped his teammates Gary & Randy. Thanks for letting Brad tell us what really happened in his own words. Really appreciate this & all the never-before known facts and pics. RIP to all lost in the operation
Well, I just became a Whiskey fan. This man is an absolute LEGEND. Thank you, to every single one of you brave men and women who have served. I’m proud to live in a country that has you all as the face of it. God bless each and every one of you.
My dad was over there attached to the 160th when this all went down. The pictures he brought home are incredible. Glad this is still talked about and not forgotten
I am lucky to have meet 4 hero's from this tragedy....I also served side by side with a great medic who was also there.....10th MNT needs to be talked about what they did with this tragedy.
Currently a 29 year old male nurse working in the ER and a level 1 trauma ICU. I have felt the desire to serve for a long time but haven’t took the leap. I’m currently reaching out to a reserve recruiter. Pray for me.
Brad Halling is an amazing dude, I've been following him on Instagram for some years and the stories he share is like "James Bond" stuff So happy to see him here, just like Kyle Lamb these Delta operators seem to be so humble and funny. Which is funny to me because when you need them they turn into extremely professional trained warriors They are awesome
As a young boy I was obsessed with this battle. I watched Blackhawk Down at least 100’s of times. I was a freshman in high school back in 2007-2008 and I got ahold of Mark Bowdens book. I remember reading it like it was yesterday. I remember reading about Brad and I just had a huge admiration for him especially with him being able to rejoin the unit again with a prosthetic. That book also gave me a whole different perspective of the battle and what TASK FORCE RANGER went through 30 years ago today. Thank you BRCC for doing this video.
What about the somali that literally fought invaders with no fear ???? This was a massive underdog story Somali were honestly so heavily looked down on yet they showed no Fear snd stood their Ground
Gentlemen, thank you for your service. That day left a permanent impression for me as a teenager. I watched the news nonstop for days. I lived overseas at the time and I had a job as a teen in Aviano, Italy mowing grass near the Army section where they had H-60’s. I was intent on flying them after hearing of the events on that day. 2008 rolls by (after having been enlisted in ‘00 and a couple deployments) and I select UH-60s as my aircraft to learn as I continued my Army flight training. I ended up flying those same tail numbers since Aviano shut down and moved the birds to Germany.
@@skp8748 the USA has 750 foreign military bases in 80 countries and general milley states the Chinese ballon is a threat to world peace !!!! You couldn't make this shit up ......
We can never thank you enough for what you've done. I never served but you have my utmost respect and gratitude. So glad to hear your experience and see your triumph over that day. God bless you sir.
Amazing how the med team worked like a healing machine and got no citation, im a recently disabled grunt, and i saw our corpman do things that were miraculous, we loved each and every one of them bradd, your sacrifice is well honored, thank you and your team for doing what they did do and will continue
Somebody needs to write an alternate history based on these guys! Back in the 80s I was reading fictional WWIII stuff like Team Yankee, Red Storm Rising on the "Zone" series of books as well as going toe-to-toe with Russian tanks and APCs in Micropose's "M1 Tank Platoon."
I never knew there was a MASH unit onsite. I thought the hospital the injured were brought too was a mix of the UN forces hospital, the 82nd QRF base or back at TF Rangers compound at the airfield. That MASH unit, 100% deserves to be recognized, cause there are alot of guys alive because of them.
We had a field hospital set up on the back side of the University and the remnants of the old US Embassy. It was an amazing setup that saved many soldiers back then. One of my buddies got rushed there after taking shrapnel from a Mark 18 round that inadvertently hit the back end of our Humvee. We got him to the field hospital in several minutes and they performed their miracle on Spec. Belido and saved his life.
Aussie Vet here. I can understand you would have quite a lot of Vets in the comments section who joined during 9/11 but for me, watching the aftermath of the Battle of Mogadishu on the news was my "Wake up and choose" moment. I was 17 at the time and my cousins had deployed to Somalia with Australia's contingent of Peace Keepers. My enlistment date was 4th of October 1994. Although my deployments were to places like Bougainville, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan my decision to serve in the ADF was born through what these men went through.
Straya!
Likewise mate. Joined much later, in '09
I feel your sentiment my man I joined 05 watched the towers go down in 8th grade I don’t think I fully grasped it all, but in the back of my mind I think it was there what it meant, but watching Blackhawk down really made me go yeah that’s what I want to do, we’ll that and band of brothers but it was that sense of brotherhood, of service over self that resonated
And how’s the Australian government treating the vets..if they haven’t forgotten you guys!
Anzacs/vets etc, get 1 day of recognition for protecting the citizens and sacrificing theirs lives & the aboriginals get 1 whole month “Nadoc” for Fark knows & $60billion plus & all the entitlements all off the back of hard working tax paying citizens money each year!
100%
Glad to see that no one's forgotten and the stories are still being told
Tom satterly was just on the Shawn Ryan show sharing his experience of the battle of Mogadishu
I was listening to it on my drive today. The tears he fought back saying it was the last time he told his side you can understand why.
Kind of cool story - a few years ago I was audiobook-ing the Black Hawk Down book so it was fresh in my mind. On a walk at a local park my wife saw a memorial marker and idly said aloud "Rierson". Sort of as a joke I said "Delta Force Specialist Matt Rierson?" And she goes "uh..yes.." Matt Rierson was one of the Delta operators who survived the Black Hawk Down day then was killed the next day in a mortar attack on the airfield. He was from Nevada, Iowa, where I live. Tiny town, weird coincidence. I think if you Google Matt Rierson there's an image of the exact grave marker in the Nevada Park north of my house.
@@DL-ij7tf that is really cool man. Prolly most important monument we have in my town other than Abe Lincoln’s is a monument of a revolutionary soldier. It’s a couple of blocks from my mother in laws.
@bass_life2177 I was going to comment the same. You do your job ill do mine 😂. Great podcast
This was so well done. Couldn't hold back the tears once Halling met with the Doc.
Ditto man
Same
Yeah us guys have a hard time keeping it together at the best of times, this justified the tears.
I’m so thankful for these men.
Also for the people that made this video for young kids like myself to see.
I’ll proudly admit this made me cry. Thank you to all the veterans that have sacrificed their lives for my freedom and every Americans freedom.
@@Andys12169 Roger that
I am unbelievably honored to have met Dr. John Uhorchak. He told the same story when he was honored in his hometowns Wall of Fame. I got chills when he popped up on screen. I heard him tell this story 10 years ago when I was 16, and I remember it like it was yesterday. To be able to hear it again and to be able to put a face to a least one person in his story is utterly amazing. Thank you both for your service.
Thank you for your service, my girlfriend is a ER doctor, she served with the 274th forward surgical team. I remember the picture on the cover of Time magazine when this happened. God bless everyone that served.
congrats. you got yourself a barracks bunny
@@codywebb1174someone never got picked🤣
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As a former Army Medic I'm quite surprised that the medical unit wasn't recognized with citations. That medical team helped pave the way for saving countless lives during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Much of what I and other medical specialties learned was a result of the lessons from this battle.
I agree
This entire op transformed everything. Basic infantry training, this was mentioned regularly.
Was an oversight. One where there is still time to rectify.
one of the coolest things i read in the book was about the CSAR teams having to cut the bodies out of the chopper in the middle of combat. just men doing their job in the middle of hell.
I agree, and thank you for you service 🙏
I was a Canadian soldier there Feb 5 until July 8. I was a commander of one of the white 8 wheeled armoured vehicles that would cruise around Mogadishu. Thank you for your service.
Thank you to you as well brother
Hello Sir! Jesus loves you so very much, God so loved the world that He have His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. Thank you for defending those in need and for your bravery to face those events, war is not an easy thing to witness and especially experience,it can leave scars, physical and mental, but God can heal every wound. God bless you, I pray that you come to Christ He loves you very much. ♥️
@@grbge8604who asked?
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@@XxPeytonTurnerXxNobody needs to ask, that's not how this works and maybe you should listen to what he's saying, it just might help you be a little more mature & less rude. God Bless you🙏
This is one of my favorite quotes from a hero Ive ever heard. “I’ll be outside.” Knows he’s gonna die but he will stay as long as he can. No quit. All resolve. Makes a grown man cry
Those are like he was crying his eyes out is crying like this like a little b****
Thank you 🙏
The part where he said “don’t worry about me, help my buddy.” That put tears in my eyes. The amount of pain and loss these guys went through just blows my mind. True heroes and warriors. Thank you for your service 🫡
only gripe for me is that he didnt have to say he said that" its kinda like saying yeah im such an amazing guy i said this to him please praise me ? all he had to say was i was being looked at but many other guys were in worse state. so kinda blowing his own trumpet but hey all brave men in extreme situations . respect.
@ valid point. Seemed authentic to me but you could be right. Those kind of actions don’t always need to be told.
I've been watching a lot of military videos lately. I've been struggling very hard lately. losing my gf of 6 years, to becoming an alcoholic, and then losing my job. these people go through a lifes worth of emotions in a matter of 24 hours. i don't know who's gonna read this. I'm thankful I'm an American, and i want to serve someday. thank you to all those who have served to keep this country the way it is. America
I am reading it. I have been having a hard time myself to put it mildly, and videos like this have been helping me as well. I don't know how to sum up my own troubles quickly, so I will just say: You are not alone.
@@Chillguy99you guys are not alone. Keep your head up. Keep watching inspirational videos. Go take a walk. Take a step back and look at what goals you want to achieve and start slowly. Didn’t have to be full force. Have a great day.
GOD BLESS
USAF 20 Yr Retired, OIF and OEF vet. Thank you Black Rifle Coffee for telling our stories.
Please do more of these stories. Hunt down others and get them to tell their stories. No matter how dark it gets. Not just for documentary purposes but for us. I desperately needed to be reminded why I served. The moment he said “doc don’t worry about me” I was remind why I kept going back. Civilians world is colder than any war zone. It can grind our recollection and lead one to question beliefs. Well told, well edited and a reminder that our service was for a reason. Thank you and I really appreciate the moment you gave me.
Because of Brads running for those who can’t, he got me into running years ago. His impact reaches far and wide. Thank you Brad. Hope to see you on cleared hot and Shawn Ryan.
Seeing such brave and strong men that put others above themselves break down with emotion and tears just pulls on my heart. These men and women put everything before themselves at times and have the burdens that most of us can never comprehend how they deal with it (some don't unfortunately). Thanks BRCC for sharing this story and showing the human side of what our service men and women have to go through day to day.
dont thank them. they don't support the 2nd amendment. they said private citizens should not own guns and have yet to apologize.
Thank you Malaysian 🇲🇾 your country deserved the recognition even though the media downplayed your involvement on the retaliation and rescue operation.
God bless Malaysia!
@@johntomo3860oops
@@johntomo3860idiot bloody hell
@@mrspky set up a operation to save idiots who spent less time on there operation and envoroment .to be in that situation.
I'm sure many people has seen the movie but if not thank you both for sharing this story with everyone that didn't. Others take what we do for granted but any man or woman that has ever worn the uniform will never because we know and we'll help each other out 👊🏻🇺🇸
But I dont think yanks killed as many as they claim in the movie. But then again..
@@richardv9648it's not about how many we killed. It's about remembering those that were lost.
Brad Halling has been sharing stories about what went down for weeks. I'm very glad you featured him at BRCC. You guys are awesome!
I've never heard Brad speak about this before this video. Has be been on any podcasts? Could you point me in the right direction where I can find more of his story?
I am a Vietnam Era medic; good training back then aided me in a 35-year career as a RN in rural ER's. Lessons learned in the field apply to EMS in so many ways. The unfortunate things are people are going to die, Emergency Caregivers will not be seen as heroes, you are doing your "job." We do what we can with what we have, our training is what saves us and our patients. Thank-you to all the health care provides, the health care team who have done and are doing the unsung job of trauma care in the field, in the armed services, in the Trauma Centers, and the MASH/MAST or what every the name is now. taking that training and experience to aid people in Armed Service or in hospital systems in the world. Great job and great dedication. Bless all.
Honeltly this could be the best mini document on youtube
Brad HALLING is a fucking savage. Along with the rest of those brave men. Thanks for your service.
I think the absolute craziest part of this story and the fact we even have this story in the first place is if the crew chief on their helicopter had not been shot, he would have been inserted with Shughart and Gordon at the Super 64 crash site. Who knows what would have happened if that occurred but, I am glad Hallings is able to speak about his part in this incident. Truly eye opening.
Thank you for posting this, it's a different perspective and appreciated!
Operation Gothic Serpent / T.F. Ranger and the resulting tragedy hits home for me.
I did not know Gordon, but served with Randy Shughart in 2/75, I was older than him but we became good friends - he was my Ranger buddy.
After the pull-out and upon returning to the U.S., certain members who knew that we were friends briefed me on what happened.
It did not surprise me that Randy would insist on trying to rescue the helicopter crew.
But I still wept for not only Randy, but for Stephanie and the family.
And every 03 October, I have a beer (or 2) in remembrance and to honor Randy and all our fallen warriors.
Thank you for letting Brad share part of his story, so more of the world can see what an exemplary human being he is, and has been, since the days our family was blessed to know his.
I’ve wondered for years what Brad’s voice even sounded like. This was absolutely fantastic. It just doesn’t feel like 30 years have passed. God bless the participants in Operation Gothic Serpent. God be with the families and friends who mourn their losses to this day. God bless Brad Halling and the CAG brothers he served with. They were incredibly inspirational to us stateside slugs who were serving in the ARMY at this time.
Man the detail he goes into. Such a heavy day. Rest in peace to all those brave men that died that day. The man you have to be to be severely injured and tell the doctor to worry about your friend because he is hurt worse. Man what a guy. Most guys would say they would say something like that given that situation but there are very few people on earth like these guys. Great video.
My dad served in the battle of Mogadishu, very brutal fight. Glad he made it out
My dad did to same here man if he didn’t make it back I wouldn’t be here I’m glad he made it
@@seanm7539 tell him hold this L haha I hope he learned his lesson
@@Loleloll158what L the boys on the ground were dropping Somalis like bags of shit it’s actually unbelievable somalis did as bad as they did given the circumstances and mission was deemed a success
@@Loleloll158Wtf is wrong with you?
yeah. He shouldnt be there.
I was in high school when this happened and it's still moving to me to hear these stories from the men and women who were there. VERY MOVING. Thank you all for your service to this great country. If I ever meet any of you, I'm buying. Bless you all!
I was a few years out of college when I saw the original stories on the nightly news but it wasn't until 1997 when the 26 part Black Hawk Down newspaper series came out that I began to grasp the full scope and impact of what had happened over there. I was working at a library and the sci-fi nerd in me had been somewhat disappointed in what the internet had able to offer up to that point. But Bowden and the Philadelphia Inquirer staff included links to documents, maps, and audio recordings of the participants that only enhanced the impact of the dynamic written story being presented. It was a ground breaking moment for internet journalism. Which is why I get so disappointed with the regurgitated click-bait non-stories of today. But well-done projects like this documentary sustain my faith that there are people out still trying to tell meaningful stories.
Correction: My squad was playing Delta Force Task Force Dagger (aka TFD) when the Black Hawk Down game came not Joint Operations.(which came out in 2004).
Thank you for filming this. This has to be remembered. The great deeds and acts of heroism exhibited are awe inspiring. Never forget.
May God bless all of those heroes from Malaysian Battalion a.k.a MALBATT who sacrifice their life to save those Mountain Division, Delta Force and Rangers who involved in Battle of Mogadishu..they are unsung heroes in recovering those who injured and killed on that day..just using their APC and without support from Pakistani army's tank who fled away before entering Bakara Market..greatest gratitude for the Malaysian Army🤝👏🏻
Orang Malaysia ja sibuk sebut sumbangan Malbatt, tengok komen kafir2 Amerika, diaorang tak peduli pun, patut jangan dibantu puak2 ni
betul patut biar je reput sana
It’s truly amazing how strong these guys was and are. Thanks for y’all’s service it’s truly amazing the power u feel watching a story from men who have served in combat.
TITANS!!!
Right? These men are getting fewer, and fewer! Sad. This is a REAL MAN!
30 years later wow the earth completed 30 trips around the sun and Somalia is still a warzone and America still has troops there I pray for my country to hopefully have peace and stability 🇸🇴💓🇺🇸
I met Mike Durant and this account fills in a lot that is not in the movie or Mikes book. I worked orthopedics at Ft. Leonard Wood hospital after being in the Airborne so I know what these military patients go thru. Big respect to these heroes that were just trying to bring stability and food to hungry people.
Is good that you have met him Mark and what did he say to you😂😂😂
Over the past couple of years researching and watching interviews about the battle no story has hit me like this one and shows not only what the operators went through but the doctors caring for the wounded this really struck me.
his IG account is great, BHawk tells so many stories and shares lots of pics
I just watched the Shawn Ryan interview from the Delta operator on the ground. Crazy hearing to different vantage points from the same battle. He spoke about how he saw Brett get hit with the rpg from the ground. These are true warriors.
Brad is delta too
My deepest admiration to everyone on Task Force Ranger and to the Angels (Medical staff) who tended the wounded and dying. I hope you all have found peace within yourselves as you did more than your best that day and everyday since.
as a malaysian two months ago there was a movie released named malabat misi bakara which is basically the black hawk dawn movie but from a malaysian perspective
Why did you help the usa?
malaysian army helped their brothers who need help.....anytime....
@bosssawda5952 The U.S is one of, if not the greatest, ally to Malaysia through military and trade.
Kudos to the medics, nurses and doctors, that do so much to help and save our servicemen and women! The fact that they get no recognition is insane! They may not pull a trigger, but the definitely deal with the trauma and loss!
As a 1st responder who occasionally works in an emergency room and having older friends or mentors in the military including some who were also involved in the events of Black Hawk Down this brought tears to my eyes
These documentaries you guys make are perfect in every way. Cant even say more than that. Just perfect
There are not enough words to express my gratitude and respect for all of you, THANK YOU and God bless!
Hero’s. All of you. Thank God for men like you and those who passed away fighting for freedom.
Beautiful story. Thank you for putting this together and thank you veterans. 🇺🇸
This needs to get shared so that our brothers and sisters who cared for those injured are commemorated for saving the lives of those who are still with us and being there for those during last breath. Salute to you all!
FINALLY an interview with Brad! His story is incredible!
This is the standard I expect from BRCC from now on. This is phenomenal and a true testament to the Men of Task Force Ranger and all the Men and Women that supported them, saved them, and loved them.
greets from east berlin.. thank brad for his service!
If only the Army had done this operation a week earlier when the USMC was still in country with tanks, LAV's and the USS Wasp. The whole day would have gone completely differently. It was horrible to to have just gotten back home to hear this was happening.
Oh fuck off. More Marine rah rah shit. CAG operates lighter than USMC and you cant roll tanks into a target you are trying to hit fast and by surprise.
One of my former JROTC cadets was with the Corps there. I have pictures he sent me of him manning a Barrett 50 and firing at a RPG gunner. Crazy place.
I was a Dover C-5 crew chief at the time. We went to Hunter AAF to deploy the 24th Mech AFTER this tragedy. A day late and too many casualties and deaths later. Politicians dictate American policy, choose wisely. Never fight unless you fight to win overwhelmingly. God Bless our Warriors!
Military intelligence is sometimes a second thought.
Not only that, but if colin powell had approved ac 130 gunship support this mission would have gone entirely different
It's amazing how BRCC brings these stories and men and women together. After so many years.
Thank you all so much!
Thanks to Malaysian 🇲🇾 army fighting to save the rest of the American soldiers who were trapped in the Bakara Market. I hope you stay healthy Brad. 💪🏾
The same Malaysians that didn’t want to overload APCs and tried to turn down packing them out with the wounded? The same ones that wouldn’t leave their armored vehicles to provide cover fire to load the wounded? You need to read the after action report that the 10th mountain released. Yes they helped but they did act with some cowardice.
@@irishsavage8715it doesn't change the fact that they helped, lets just agree to disagree
@@irishsavage8715it was a suicide appearing mission. I don't blame them for being scared. Good on them for pushing thru.
You need to get your words right it's the Pakistani naat Malaysian
@@johntomo3860oops pakistani stepped down before it even start 😂
As an AC-130 dude who got to the airplane after Mog, this carried a chip on our shoulders for a long time. Years of “what if?” Thanks for doing this video.
What about the 130 that wouldn’t lay fire down when Neil Roberts fell out of the back of Alan Mack’s chinook? Literally refused, must burn you mob up ?
You guys are all heroes! Those soldiers in the 44th Medical ended up the stars of the show. God Bless! Keep these memories and experiences alive so the lessons won’t be forgotten.
I wasn't there for this mission, but I was there with my Marine Corp unit before 10th Mountain came to relieve us 3 months later. I will never forget Somalia and what we (USMC) had to do to seperate the Warlords from fighting each other and protecting the UN food transports. Semper Fi Black Rifle Company for all you do for us vets!!!!
My best friend was over there with the Corp at the same time you were I believe. He doesn't talk about it just like I don't talk about Iraq but the unspoken understanding is there.
@oif3vetk9 we did lose a few brothers over there, I think the reason why your friend doesn't talk about it is because probably one of them were one of his close brothers at arms which I can understand. My wife lost a really good friend in Iraq. She was an Army MP.
@@oif3vetk9start speaking and Getting it out brother nothing wrong with reaching out and talking, it will help you in the long run. Feelings buried alive never die
None of you vets are heros you guys are evil
Black Rifle Company are cucks for not supporting the 2nd Amendment for all citizens
Thank you to both for telling your stories. You will never eliminate those traumatic memories but I am glad you have found productive ways to deal with them.
Thank you for your service. I'm related to Dan Jollota and couldn't be more proud of him and all of you who had to endure such a harrowing situation with bravery, determination, and real true strength of character.
Australian vet here....still serving. At the tail end of a 30 + year career...7 deployments including Iraq and The 'Ghan.. Thank you for that doco, BRCC. I think it gives people who have not served or deployed a sense of what it can be like. Mr Halling, you live in a beautiful part of the USA and I hope that surrounded by nature and peace, it will quieten down some of the memories. Without sounding like I am repeating a cliche, I say: thank you for your serivce.
30 years later…. F*ck that’s a long time, our heroes remember it just like it was yesterday and I thank the survivors coming out and telling their stories of what they experienced that day 10/03. Huge thanks for warriors like BRCC, SRS & BHAWK for being a voice to put this down in history and helping our veterans get through their tough times. Love you guys and keep up the good work 🤙🏽
Thank you Sir! And all who served and were taken. Words are not enough!!!
Wow, just wow.
Thank you for making this. I’ve obviously seen the movie but it’ll never equal first hand accounts or convey real emotion like this video does.
Geez I miss living in the US.
Powerful, my cousin is Dan. I am so glad you made it home and thank you for your service.
Thank you BRCC for sharing the video. As an Infantry Army Veteran we always give the other non Infantry soldiers hell. Its great to see everyone come together to help out.
WOW ,CHILLS.The bravery and selflessness of the men and women of our armed forces never (NEVER) cease to amaze me. Mr. Halling I am almost at a loss for words.Thank You for your service and for your inspiration.
To all of my fellow veterans, ME and MY ENTIRE FAMILY thank you from the bottom of hearts for the sacrifices made. No one will ever understand the sacrifices that each individual made to do exactly what they swore to do and I appreciate every one of them. And to the families of those that didn’t make it back home, thank you for having an individual that was willing to put their life on the line for my family to be able to rest easy at night. A lot of us wonder when we get back stateside “why me” and I know I still ask that question everyday but the people I served with tells me that I’d do everything all over again if need be. Don’t hold politicians, athletes and celebrities in high regard, hold those that were willing to put their lives on the line because they said they would if need be in the highest regard. Thank you 🙏 🇺🇸🇺🇸
They did nothing to keep your “rest easy” because these people werent attacking you. They went there to ef around and they found out. Please save these comments for people who did true heroic work.
@@mangomadnnesss you sound like someone that was related to Hitler, saddam or even a school shooter. So save your comments or head to Bellevue
Man, that was rough when he saw the photo and still said he was more worried about everyone else and those who didn't make it. Pure badass!!
Thank you for your sacrifice and service
Such humble men. We need more of guys like that. Great video.
How 🤦 so there can be more B Hawk feathers there not humble men 😂
Amazing video, guys! 👍 The map visualisation was very helpful to understand how the battle developed. I've listened to many soldiers retelling the fight, but this is the first time that I got a clear image of the events.
It's great to finally hear the perspective of the surgeon and those in the helicopters. This story is so touching 🥺😭
I hard pill to swallow, well narrated and edited. Glad this is still being covered..
Malaysian 19th Malay Regiment . thankyou for your services
Royal Malay Regiment were started with selected 25 malay youth in 1 March 1933 as a trial.. this is a starting point.... and we celebrated every March 1st as Malaysian Army Day...
Make me cry before coffee,thank you,BRCCs videos are unmatched
I am no Vet, but I am forever grateful for all of those who have sacrificed for the freedoms we have in this country. Thank each of you in this video and those who may comment for your service and sacrifice. The movie moved me, but seeing this story told from a person apart of this brought me to tears.
I would stand in the longest line to buy a book about Brad Halling. That man is the epitome of the man you want beside you when it all hits the fan.
Thanks for producing this documentary and my heart goes out to Brad & the medical team in this story esp. his story of survival & his journey back. Like millions who this story captivated, i often wondered if the result at Super 6-4 crash would've been different if Brad went down & helped his teammates Gary & Randy. Thanks for letting Brad tell us what really happened in his own words. Really appreciate this & all the never-before known facts and pics. RIP to all lost in the operation
I think war stories are some of the most important stories to pass down from generation to generation. thanks for keeping this one alive.
😂
@@johntomo3860😮 what made you laugh my friend?
Well, I just became a Whiskey fan. This man is an absolute LEGEND. Thank you, to every single one of you brave men and women who have served. I’m proud to live in a country that has you all as the face of it. God bless each and every one of you.
My dad was over there attached to the 160th when this all went down. The pictures he brought home are incredible. Glad this is still talked about and not forgotten
I am lucky to have meet 4 hero's from this tragedy....I also served side by side with a great medic who was also there.....10th MNT needs to be talked about what they did with this tragedy.
Malaysia Also Need To Be Talkes Also
Currently a 29 year old male nurse working in the ER and a level 1 trauma ICU. I have felt the desire to serve for a long time but haven’t took the leap. I’m currently reaching out to a reserve recruiter. Pray for me.
Brad Halling is an amazing dude, I've been following him on Instagram for some years and the stories he share is like "James Bond" stuff
So happy to see him here, just like Kyle Lamb these Delta operators seem to be so humble and funny. Which is funny to me because when you need them they turn into extremely professional trained warriors
They are awesome
Scared me with the “witch”… 😅
@@edvardsoldat Autocorrect got me again
@@isaacdepaula2103 I’m only F’n with you bro 😋👍🏻✌🏻
Thank you so much for telling this story. I grew up watching BHD, but this was even more raw.
Heroes in action, legends in story.
Can’t believe it’s been 30 years, God be with those who lost loved ones and those who have the scars of this battlefield
Man thank you so much for your service. From the bottom of my heart.
It’s January of 2024, and we still stand in awe of your story.
I’m glad to see Brad Halling getting a interview
What a TRUE HERO...ALL OF YOU!!! thank you SOOO MUCH❤❤❤❤
Fantastic video and absolutely moving story. Well done
Such a wonderful and important story. Thank you so much for sharing ❤
As a young boy I was obsessed with this battle. I watched Blackhawk Down at least 100’s of times. I was a freshman in high school back in 2007-2008 and I got ahold of Mark Bowdens book. I remember reading it like it was yesterday. I remember reading about Brad and I just had a huge admiration for him especially with him being able to rejoin the unit again with a prosthetic. That book also gave me a whole different perspective of the battle and what TASK FORCE RANGER went through 30 years ago today. Thank you BRCC for doing this video.
What about the somali that literally fought invaders with no fear ????
This was a massive underdog story
Somali were honestly so heavily looked down on yet they showed no Fear snd stood their Ground
Gentlemen, thank you for your service. That day left a permanent impression for me as a teenager. I watched the news nonstop for days. I lived overseas at the time and I had a job as a teen in Aviano, Italy mowing grass near the Army section where they had H-60’s. I was intent on flying them after hearing of the events on that day. 2008 rolls by (after having been enlisted in ‘00 and a couple deployments) and I select UH-60s as my aircraft to learn as I continued my Army flight training. I ended up flying those same tail numbers since Aviano shut down and moved the birds to Germany.
30th anniversary of this hard fought battle. God bless those warriors that fought for each other 🇺🇲
Visited BHAWK yesterday. It’s a place like no other. Great staff and great drinks. Thank you to all the Veterans and their families.
Thank you all for your service! Never forget those who lost their lives defending this Country!
Defending the US THOUSANDS of miles the US from who ?
@@skp8748from you
Who for God's sake would want to invade the USA ......
@@skp8748 the USA has 750 foreign military bases in 80 countries and general milley states the Chinese ballon is a threat to world peace !!!! You couldn't make this shit up ......
@@skp8748cry harder bum😂
I wish this was alot longer.. what an amazing story+epitome of heroism 🇺🇲💪
Tom satterly was just on the Shawn Ryan show Monday and the 2nd part is airing today. He’s sharing his experience of the battle of Mogadishu
We can never thank you enough for what you've done. I never served but you have my utmost respect and gratitude. So glad to hear your experience and see your triumph over that day. God bless you sir.
Job well done, thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service gentlemen
Amazing how the med team worked like a healing machine and got no citation, im a recently disabled grunt, and i saw our corpman do things that were miraculous, we loved each and every one of them bradd, your sacrifice is well honored, thank you and your team for doing what they did do and will continue
The medical team should get its due recognition.
Thank you for compiling this, and thank you for those who served.
Nice work BRCC. This is the best thing you have produced.
first time hearing about PSSE, badass af
Its before delta force
Somebody needs to write an alternate history based on these guys! Back in the 80s I was reading fictional WWIII stuff like Team Yankee, Red Storm Rising on the "Zone" series of books as well as going toe-to-toe with Russian tanks and APCs in Micropose's "M1 Tank Platoon."
Thank you Brad. I was a senior in highschool when when we got hit by 9/11. I joined as soon as I turned 18. I miss my buddies. Lost contact with them.
I never knew there was a MASH unit onsite. I thought the hospital the injured were brought too was a mix of the UN forces hospital, the 82nd QRF base or back at TF Rangers compound at the airfield. That MASH unit, 100% deserves to be recognized, cause there are alot of guys alive because of them.
We had a field hospital set up on the back side of the University and the remnants of the old US Embassy. It was an amazing setup that saved many soldiers back then. One of my buddies got rushed there after taking shrapnel from a Mark 18 round that inadvertently hit the back end of our Humvee. We got him to the field hospital in several minutes and they performed their miracle on Spec. Belido and saved his life.