It blows my mind the humility in ALL the Delta Operators I have rigorously researched and read up on as much as I can.. they will always be my greatest heroes
@@paulfraszczynski674 i struggle between wanting to express my pain like friends and one thing I’m struck by most in the men that I’ve heard interviewed from Delta. There’s just there’s intangibles like this level of humility and this type of mindset that when you read literature, too some of the great minds have shared some of their tactics, but mindset and, but with respect to special forces, Green Berets and Delta, there’s definitely some similarities least I would perceive them as once again I had a couple screen time at Fort Polk and man they were just the most humble laid-back decent guy that made me wanna run through a wall form and would’ve been happy to be their janitor if they offered Delta for being the janitor .. with delta, there’s this almost mythical. It would be mythical of it wasn’t true, but that’s the thing they are true but there’s a true level of autonomy and remain anonymous and also the way they prep for missions. I got to see such an incredible contrast between Delta. Reece handled an op during Annacoda if memeory serves me .. not trying to put the seal team down, but it was no even close decision. If I did, you choose what team I would want to go beyond that time they are really truly like mythical warriors of the greatest warriors in the world ever has ever seen in my humble opinion, and that will never change, if this goes up, I’m gonna be enthusiastically looking out for men because I’m kind of a loan road warrior and I know stuff goes really bad. It’s not gonna be the smartest thing to operate completely by yourself.
@@paulfraszczynski674I was a team member of the most elite task forces we have. It was almost strictly tier one teams only. The Delta guys are as a whole very humble. For whatever reason ST6 and a few other teams we’re not like that. I was in Iraq and a seal team was attached to us in Al-Asad and they were later sent home and deemed not ready for combat by their chain of command, which is almost unheard of. They were out of control. Most of what they were doing didn’t make the news either. They were just arrogant and cliquish even to us and we were the heart and soul of the task force. Rangers 3rd were humble but usually younger and more hyped up. I found that many Army SF guys were are arrogant for no reason which was cute. We almost always had separate chow halls from standard troops so eventually the Army SF guys would ask what we did since we were always in civi clothes. Our standard answer was, “We’re THE Task Force”. The green berets were a cool group as a whole. It’s funny how each SF or SOF group have distinct personalities. And I’m not painting with a broad brush. I worked with many Seals that were fantastic.
Kyle has the ability to say more with fewer words and yet still impart so much with every sentence. His ability to distill down a topic to it's essential core is amazing.
@@RiverBottomReadiness the stories always take a turn and that makes them great, but when he answers a question directly he sums up a large concept so precisely and in a way even I can understand, though to be fair, I'm ex-military too.
@@goatman3828 I'm just a guy who's interested in being prepared for the world we face, and found myself agreeing to this, hell i'm just turning 20 and have a horrible habit of overexplaining and overcomplicating things myself.
My first experience with meeting Kyle, he was squaded with me to shoot a PRS match. He is genuine as he appears online. Great American. One thing to note, of everything he has accomplished and done in his life, it’s safe to assume he has a strong woman in his life supporting him all along the way. Great episode
I shot competitions with Kyle fairly regularly in the mid 90's. Always liked him. Most of the military guys didn't really associate much with us non-military, but Kyle was always really positive and friendly and did a lot of work organising shoots.
My dad (retired special forces) was there in Mogadishu with his unit (5th Special Forces) when i was just 3 months old and fought alongside Kyle. I didn't know that at first till my dad showed me a picture of him and Kyle in front of a little bird, I was 14 at that time and it was the only time my dad ever talked about what happened in Mogadishu.
Best NCO I ever had was a SFC, Platoon Sergeant who spent most of his time with the 82nd. Really solid guy, took care of his soldiers but knew how to get down to business when somebody was being stupid.
I am absolutely loving the beginning of this episode. My father was Is a navy Seal stationed at Brunswick Maine as a seer officer. He was in panama he was in desert storm. desert shield . And because he was away every six months. My family got a divorce. After desert storm ended up taking his own life because of all the stress. These are all real topics. These are all real life situations. I tried to follow in his footsteps but I became a marine. Now that i'm out I tried to describe and teach my son I find shooting as very therapeutic. Because of my old job I love distance. You have to think a little bit more. You have to be a little bit more calm exhale and squeeze. This is going to be a doozy episode. It has touched to me . Thank you gentlemen for this one keep up the good work. Sincerely Baker family in maine.
I was fortunate to receive a lot of training from Kyle many years ago for my job. When he talks about being a good teacher, he is and he takes teaching seriously. His standards are high and he expects you to do well, but he really cares that his students comprehend and preform.. I improved a lot with my shooting and tactics, but I also learned a lot about teaching. He has a great personality and treats people well.
One of my favorite podcasts of all time. What a legend and so much more. All that wisdom and experience in such a humble man. An inspiration to all young men and boys. We need more Kyles in the world.
Kyle's the man. Went to his Singleton CQB course at the Sig Academy two weeks ago. Awesome instructor and just a humble guy. Grabbed dinner with him and a few other guys during the 2 day course. He's super funny too. Went to his Leadership in the Shadows seminar. Absolutely worth it.
Met this man many yrs back at shooting competition. Took to Kyle right away & not for his skills on the range. After several years friends & i took class while he was still Army. Funny in a way...another buddy & i screwed up & Kyle corrected us then said "give me ten". Not as punishment but emphasis. Heard bout Mogadishu sittin' on truck tailgate before movie thought of. Shot all his matches last one 2007 i think. Been with him at SHOT, Men's Impact weekend Liberty University & more. Fortunate to be present for his retirement behind the wire. This as way to say admire this man for his down to earth attitude, skill set & belief in our Lord & Savior.
Love this, I'm military kid, my Dad ww2, Korean War and veitnam vet, died at 92 yrs of age. Ranger, 82nd airborne, my hero! We sacrificed at home, as well. Thank you for your service! God Bless you! 🇺🇸
This video should have at 1 million likes and you guys should have at least 1 million subscribers. The fact that I sat here and listened while doing an assignment for SDI and still was able to keep focused with this ADHD is a miracle. Thanks guys.
Great podcast. I love hearing Kyle talk about the 82nd and Fort Bragg. I was a Black Hawk Crewchief for the first generation Hawks to go into regular service. 82nd, 1/17Abn, Air Cav, Lift Plt. Just listening to Kyle talking about these places brings back so many memories. I still live in Fayetteville. Most active duty, retired and prior service are Airborne. I have a buddy from 10th Mountain that was there during the BHD incident and his memories jive with Kyle's.
His discussion about Indian mounds at 1:45:30 forward references the old Hopewell native civilization. They built protective mound barriers around their cities and villages, with pits in front of the mounds, with timberworks built on top of the mounds including spaced watchtowers. They had maze-like entrances with guards, so it was extremely difficult to penetrate them. There was continuous warfare between the civilized mound-building tribes and nomadic savage tribes who attacked them regularly.
The teacher story resonates so closely to me..I had a math teacher that literally destroyed my schooling career...she terrified me so badly I could never understand math or other subjects. Teachers are so powerful .. great podcast
What a great discussion with Kyle Lamb...he is always fascinating to listen to...full of wisdom and common sense with a great sense of humor....and a great American!
It was the last 7-8 minutes that tied together this enlightening, rewarding & gracious interview. My apologies for one thing; I was not able to watch the complete interview in one sitting, I think it was 3 or 4 separate sittings to reach the end. We are all Brothers around the world, hopefully some day we will all realize this, so from 7,000 miles away I say thank you so much for your persistence in the pursuit of these lofty, honorable goals.
My father-in-law was a crew chief on the CSAR (Super 68) bird that picked up the delta guy that got his leg blow off from the RPG and flew him out. He's got some crazy stories and it's a very interesting battle to learn about. Great video and I could listen to Kyle all day.
Well the Algorithm did me right. First time listening to list podcast. I'm always in search for good conversations. I'm only 45mins in but I'm taking a second to say I'll be combing over the content. Sidenote as a veteran (11B) it's cool to hear I'm not the only one that has trouble with patience and compassion with my family sometimes I will be using that phrase.
I’ve taken courses with Mr.Lamb he’s a great instructor as his a person. Humble as they get. He’s presenting Delta as it is top Tier 1 unit in the world. Great interview gentleman
Lots of gold in this interview: patience and compassion, lessons learned from Battle of Mogadishu influencing kit and weapons configuration, and always seeking self-improvement through being a student. Hreat history lesson on Shiloh too. Thanks for doing this interview with SGM (ret.) Lamb.
The story of talking directly to Jesus for strength reminds me of Philippians 4:12-13 - some solid advice on marriage as well. A strong, patient wife is a huge blessing and makes a better man. The "dad advice" is pure gold as well. Thanks for sharing this.
I usually pick and choose what I want to listen to on, if it coincides with my past or other. But Kyle caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interests throughout. Those podcasts are very few and far between. And I thank you and him for that. And Many Thank You's for His Service. GODBLESS
Mr. Lamb is definitely a great person and American. Someone on here said they could listen to him for hours, I feel the same. He is a warrior that’s done a lot and is still humble and down to earth.
After watching this I feel like I could sit down with him and just have a conversation about life without talking about his past. Seems like a great dude to be around. Would really like to go to a class with him and learn. I loved his statement about the meek and the ability to use the sword without actually using it.
I love that Bowie knife that Kyle Lamb made. You guys just earned a follower. I didn't get to serve even though I volunteered for service. People who serve or have served have my admiration.
17 Years into my career in SOF I punched out to save my marriage. Best decision I ever made. 38 Years lady and we are stronger then ever.... He is on point. I think the divorce rate in our unit was about 75%!
Didn’t intend to watch this and have never seen this podcast before, but it came on while I was fixing dinner and I ended up watching the whole three hours. Kyle is captivating and it sounds like his wife is a wise woman too. Loved this.
I was fortunate to get to meet and learn from Kyle at a Live Fire Shoot House Instructor class he had when he first started Viking Tactics. He and his co-instructor “Elvis” were great guys. Very demanding (people were dropped from the class throughout the week for not meeting critical shooting skills requirements), but just a week with them took our skills to the next level. He is as humble as he is skilled.
This interview was awesome. Definitely going to look for more from Kyle Lamb. Also gulag archipelago is incredible. I'd also like to recommend 200 years together. Good work on this interview guys! Thanks again.
I remember training against SF on the Island Of Tinian in 1993. Those guys were GHOSTS,, we found their camp sites a couple of times but they were never there.
I met him while hunting in Alaska and we found out we served in same brigade before he went SF. Kyle sent me a signed book months later and didn’t forget our meeting. Class act. We were in same brigade in 82nd but years apart and I was not in signals but a 19D.
As an ex-american soldier, a registered nurse, a musician, and a believer... You guys are awesome... You have my respect and my salute. Be encouraged.. Keep sharing your heart...!!! Great interview !!!
Lots of awesome content on here from some good folks in and around my hometown and also my last duty station that I was released from service after being wounded in combat. By far, my favorite part was the deadgum joke at the very end of this. Y’all keep it up, heading over now to look over Viking Tactics website and storefront, absolutely love the patriot sheepsfoot blade that was shown in the video. Again, some great content in this video!
The cravat was the tourniquet. It was in the Marines FAK when I served in Mogadishu 1993. Quick Clot WAS created after BHD due to the Death of Ranger Jamey Smith. Most of the high tech combat gear was created after the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Everything changed after that.
They're not Wranglers; they're Wronglers. BTW, I met Kyle Lamb twice: once when I worked at Franklin Gun Shop and again at Treadproof. He is kind of like if James Hetfield ate a Polar Bear, and therefore he is awesome. I am not star-struck when I meet "celebrities", but Kyle is on my shortlist of heroes whom I'm honored to share a room with when the stars align. Godly men need to be capable and willing to do great violence with zero shame. Kyle is helping recodify the "Masculine Christian" concept. We are supremely grateful for his presence. Great interview.
Exactly I see so often Christianity has been neutered and feminized. Like guys actually read your Bible, it’s not just about peace and love and acceptance as people who have never read the Bible always try to say and argue. Jesus was not just a peace and love hippie like they try to say and the Old Testament aka the law is oof, there’s some hardcore stuff in those books
I’m a huge fan of Kyle Lamb and have so much respect for him. Anyway great show first time I’ve seen your Vlog and came because of him but I’ll definitely be back!
I tell you what Sgt. 1st Class Randy Shughart and Master Sgt. Gary Gordon are two of the bravest men I have ever heard of. To go down into that mass of hostile humanity KNOWING that is was a 90% chance of being a suicide mission but did it anyway trying to protect the pilot of that downed Blackhawk. Mad respect for those guys.
Crazy thing about these videos is that no one ever mentions that Mohammad Aidad’s son served in the US Marines during all of this. He was an interpreter and the only soldier in the Marines who knew how to speak Somali.
It’s because 1 of 2 things either he wasn’t an important player in the region regardless of who his father is. There’s a lot of big players in the arena that there kids are kept away from the family business. Just like any other child on earth who doesn’t anything to do with what their parents are doing. They can just as easily be embarrassed about who their parents are and what they do. I know some that have made it their life mission to destroy what their parents built. The ones who follow in those footprints aren’t worth much until after their parents pass away. The ones who end up being trained by us don’t have access to any of our information that’s not already public knowledge. Those people who have a interesting past can’t pass for a clearance and we tend to keep an eye on them. But it was way harder for people to find and release anything since cellphones were a big thing yet. But look at all the war lords, drug lords, arms dealers and straight criminals that were trained by us, supplied and funded them. Then we do what we always do and disappear in the middle of the night and leave them to pick up the pieces. We trained bin Laden and setup him to fight the Russians and every war lord in Afghanistan. We did the same thing as the first time and slipped away in the dead of night leaving them to clean the mess up. The difference this time was we went and kicked all the hornets nests and stepped on all the ant hills on the way out. At least we gave them a fully functional and very capable military before we said fuck you guys I’m going home.
Marines aren’t Soldiers and Hussein Farrah Aidid isn’t the only Marine that spoke Somali. Also most Somalis also speak Arabic and it is one of the national languages spoken in Somalia
Oh we in the Marines were very aware of the guy once we learned his lineage. Guy always had another Marine by his side. Just in case. Its weird though, guy went kim jong un. Nobody knew who they were and they spent most of their education in the west. But got back to home countries and did a 180
I am excited to see ware u guys go cause I am a car guy ,bike guy ,gun guy , a man of faith who likes to explore all faiths to understand people better and a father and mechanic and fabricator so I would love to see a channel that combines all
I was a Marine that deployed early to Mogadishu. The rules of engagement and micromanagement were painful. So many dumb policies put in place by those in charge.
Thats just about everywhere but tbh, i had 3 deployments to Syria from 2016-2020 Syria might be the most interesting conflict there has been. Rules didnt seem to exist, hell it feels as if that war barely existed smh
@@marco_marks well I deployed from 2016-20120 non stop. Syrian War was brutal. Barely anyone talks about it now. No movies made so far etc. agreed… Where did you serve
Kyle was in the office when Kevin Holland (former Seal Team 8 & DEVGRU) guy called to see about getting back into Special Operations with the Unit. Cool & funny story behind Kyle & Kevin and Kevin’s coming into the Unit right after 9/11.
I didn't know I was so behind in my reading. Can I get a list of the most influential ones discussed in this podcast? Which ones from Kyle should I be looking at to read...? Awesome podcast!
I picked up copy of Kyle's book Green Eyes & Black Rifles: Warrior's Guide to the Combat Carbine when I got my first AR and it's an amazing resource, packed full of excellent and useful information. Everyone who owns a carbine should own a copy of that book.
Gwot completely changed the fundamentals on warfare. And not entirely good really bad. Sf was never intended to be front line superior fighting force. Gwot basically made infantry small Op or fop then flipped the roles and made sf run overtime with hundreds of runs a day and increased the size of personnel. Glover spoke on this pretty well and it had a lot of downsides. When your operating outside your intended perameters and intention you notice issues
@@jw5297 yea man we are still learning the outcomes of what we have done over time. It makes perfect sense if you look at as a tool. Everything is specific and has its purposes you don’t use precision tools like a filet knife to hunt a deer or animal. Interesting stuff good topics l, I love looking into details and history now to understand big pictures of everything. Even small picture in squads everyone has a purpose to support your unit.
@@tonydijock151 Yep, and why it is truly so important for those who didn't serve to attempt to understand because it's not as cut and dry as just going to war, every war we've fought in has been different, and every mission set has brought on its own series of challenges, and why our military needs to just be a fighting force and have zero political affiliation. Our military is being ruined by politics, and the civilian population is far to involved in it's decision making. If someone has poked us in the eye, and brought the fight to our door, then we need to be able to step out back, close the door and get down to business without the softhearts saying we shouldn't be fighting. The only action humans respect is violence, because it is commanded and extracted from them. Everything else is or will be dismissed
@@jw5297 yea that’s a nice thought and that’s how it used to be. We would do everything in our power to not go to war, countries would beg. And only until congress!! Not a puppet president could act arrivals of war. And when we did let loose the hounds of hell, no holds bar. But since then we are corrupted by the military industrial complex. Civilians have really nothing to do with it, it’s the complex of corporate entities-media,military,pharma,banks,contractors they all have there hands in the control. As general smedley butler said “war is a racket” in all my engagements where I sent boys to die for men in suits with a pen and paper. I’ll tell you what the next civil war/world war is going to rely and depend on the civilian population and pockets n groups of organized renegades. I look back on my career as 11B and now that I’m wise I’m sad at the things I’ve done, but I only cherish the brothers I got to know on my left and right and the knowledge the government gave me to one day use against a tyrant lol
Great lessons learned but we really need to start training for a peer to peer conflict. We don’t own the night against peers and it would have to change SOPs, looking at Ukraine as an example
The fasces, as a bundle of rods with an axe, was a grouping of all the equipment needed to inflict corporal or capital punishment. In ancient Rome, the bundle was a material symbol of a Roman magistrate's full civil and military power, known as imperium. They were carried in a procession with a magistrate by lictors, who carried the fasces and at times used the birch rods as punishment to enforce obedience with magisterial commands.
You should have asked him how he felt about the fact Delta was involved with the Waco massacre with ATF,and FBI,and how can Americans discern who to trust among military. Usually people find out too late they've been betrayed. Like the traitors Dan Crenshaw, John McCain, ect..Tough questions need to be asked.
If you really wanna know then grow a pair and ask him yourself. Delta made a statement that they had 3 operators there during the last few days to help the FBI use some surveillance gear. If you don't believe that statement from the unit then why would you believe what this man would tell you
@@DieselDoktor any of them is pretty strong wording. Someone who fought in the GWOT 15 years ago is probably not the most pro government/system person out there. In my experience most people just wanted to fight and hated the bureaucracy, hence the last 7-5 years being a huge purge of those types. Throwing the baby out with the bath water is in vogue right now for the ANCAP crowd and idk why, if things imploded would you really tell some 20 year Green Beret who came to help to piss off because the government is in your walls and then waste copious amounts of time reinventing the wheel?
@@MaxPower321 I think you misunderstand… I’m saying “don’t trust anyone who hasn’t earned it personally with you.” Of course, if shtf then I want other military guys with me. But it doesn’t mean I’m going to trust someone just because they’re prior military. And yea, watching the “withdrawal” in Afghanistan felt like the government pissing on the graves of my friends. I’m under no misconception that they’d gladly murder my wife and children if it got them better stock prices. The overall point is that if they’re still in the system they’re probably not your friend. Look at almost any government… everyone who gets paid by the government does what they are told.
“Green Eyes, Black Rifles”…an awesome read and training manual. Edited: I’ve often though that WHEN EVERYBODY serves..like Israel requires, we ALL have a vested interest in where the country’s going..IT’S FUTURE.
And yes, I was 82nd in mid/late 90s. I think the reason SGM Lamb said the 82nd was elite is: The espirt de corp. We had/have the motivation to something more, we were bred there to be cocky, confident and we were held to high standards.
There’s just something about Kyle Lamb holding a giant knife with that almost constant shit eating grin he seems to have that just makes me love America
Was in AIT on Oct 3rd 93. All of us went nuts when the guy was dragged thought the streets. We all started to punch the walls and throw the wall lockers down. My first unit at Benning. After Airborne school. I worked at the ASP. I would work with Rangers Sgt. Floyd and Sgt Phipps. They would pick up ammo for the ranges. My unit also just got back from Somalia. I spent 4 years in peacetime and wish I could have helped out in Somalia. Got out in 98. Was pretty upset I did not see combat. When 9/11 happened. I had a recruiter call me. I was asked to join back in. I knew my military history. I used to read books on all conflicts. I told the recruiter. “ The Russians lost. Why would the USA do any better?” I was right over 20 years later. Wasted lives and lots of money. Stupid war.
It blows my mind the humility in ALL the Delta Operators I have rigorously researched and read up on as much as I can.. they will always be my greatest heroes
Absolutely!
Just wondering, specifically Delta or SF in general? Are there significant differences that jump out for you? Thanks.
@@paulfraszczynski674 i struggle between wanting to express my pain like friends and one thing I’m struck by most in the men that I’ve heard interviewed from Delta. There’s just there’s intangibles like this level of humility and this type of mindset that when you read literature, too some of the great minds have shared some of their tactics, but mindset and, but with respect to special forces, Green Berets and Delta, there’s definitely some similarities least I would perceive them as once again I had a couple screen time at Fort Polk and man they were just the most humble laid-back decent guy that made me wanna run through a wall form and would’ve been happy to be their janitor if they offered Delta for being the janitor .. with delta, there’s this almost mythical. It would be mythical of it wasn’t true, but that’s the thing they are true but there’s a true level of autonomy and remain anonymous and also the way they prep for missions. I got to see such an incredible contrast between Delta. Reece handled an op during Annacoda if memeory serves me .. not trying to put the seal team down, but it was no even close decision. If I did, you choose what team I would want to go beyond that time they are really truly like mythical warriors of the greatest warriors in the world ever has ever seen in my humble opinion, and that will never change, if this goes up, I’m gonna be enthusiastically looking out for men because I’m kind of a loan road warrior and I know stuff goes really bad. It’s not gonna be the smartest thing to operate completely by yourself.
Thank you for your kind words, kid!
@@paulfraszczynski674I was a team member of the most elite task forces we have. It was almost strictly tier one teams only. The Delta guys are as a whole very humble. For whatever reason ST6 and a few other teams we’re not like that. I was in Iraq and a seal team was attached to us in Al-Asad and they were later sent home and deemed not ready for combat by their chain of command, which is almost unheard of. They were out of control. Most of what they were doing didn’t make the news either. They were just arrogant and cliquish even to us and we were the heart and soul of the task force. Rangers 3rd were humble but usually younger and more hyped up. I found that many Army SF guys were are arrogant for no reason which was cute. We almost always had separate chow halls from standard troops so eventually the Army SF guys would ask what we did since we were always in civi clothes. Our standard answer was, “We’re THE Task Force”. The green berets were a cool group as a whole. It’s funny how each SF or SOF group have distinct personalities.
And I’m not painting with a broad brush. I worked with many Seals that were fantastic.
Kyle Lamb is an outstanding person and American! Thanks for the podcast.
Solzhenitsyn talk at Harvard was great too, from Stand Up and Lead ruclips.net/video/hS98JFftbGc/видео.html
He seems like a cool dude 🤷🏽♂️
Kyle has the ability to say more with fewer words and yet still impart so much with every sentence. His ability to distill down a topic to it's essential core is amazing.
I have never heard anyone describe Kyle as using "few words" 😂...his rambling, nonsensical stories are part of his charm.
@@RiverBottomReadiness the stories always take a turn and that makes them great, but when he answers a question directly he sums up a large concept so precisely and in a way even I can understand, though to be fair, I'm ex-military too.
@@goatman3828 I'm just a guy who's interested in being prepared for the world we face, and found myself agreeing to this, hell i'm just turning 20 and have a horrible habit of overexplaining and overcomplicating things myself.
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This man breathed the same air as Randy Shughart and Gary Gordon. That alone qualifies him as an absolute legend.
damn, I never knew their actual names, thanks for sharing, looked em up
Lmaoo what
Who cares nerd
@@S.T.A.550 look those 2 men up and you’ll see what I mean.
Never knew they made out.
My first experience with meeting Kyle, he was squaded with me to shoot a PRS match. He is genuine as he appears online. Great American. One thing to note, of everything he has accomplished and done in his life, it’s safe to assume he has a strong woman in his life supporting him all along the way.
Great episode
Behind every strong man you will notice a stronger woman.
I shot competitions with Kyle fairly regularly in the mid 90's. Always liked him. Most of the military guys didn't really associate much with us non-military, but Kyle was always really positive and friendly and did a lot of work organising shoots.
You must be his wife
Dirty Civilian has become my favorite channel on YT. And they're hosting guys like Kyle Lamb now. Absolutely amazing.
My dad (retired special forces) was there in Mogadishu with his unit (5th Special Forces) when i was just 3 months old and fought alongside Kyle. I didn't know that at first till my dad showed me a picture of him and Kyle in front of a little bird, I was 14 at that time and it was the only time my dad ever talked about what happened in Mogadishu.
Hi! Is it possibile to see that picture somewhere? :)
@@Callithenicsking it's not fake
@@kakka_karot_cakeI’d love to see it!
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Damn!
Best NCO I ever had was a SFC, Platoon Sergeant who spent most of his time with the 82nd. Really solid guy, took care of his soldiers but knew how to get down to business when somebody was being stupid.
THANK YOU BROTHER
God bless you warriors 💪🫡
AATW!
I am absolutely loving the beginning of this episode. My father was Is a navy Seal stationed at Brunswick Maine as a seer officer. He was in panama he was in desert storm. desert shield . And because he was away every six months. My family got a divorce. After desert storm ended up taking his own life because of all the stress. These are all real topics. These are all real life situations. I tried to follow in his footsteps but I became a marine. Now that i'm out I tried to describe and teach my son I find shooting as very therapeutic. Because of my old job I love distance. You have to think a little bit more. You have to be a little bit more calm exhale and squeeze. This is going to be a doozy episode. It has touched to me . Thank you gentlemen for this one keep up the good work. Sincerely Baker family in maine.
So sorry for the loss of your father.
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I was fortunate to receive a lot of training from Kyle many years ago for my job. When he talks about being a good teacher, he is and he takes teaching seriously. His standards are high and he expects you to do well, but he really cares that his students comprehend and preform.. I improved a lot with my shooting and tactics, but I also learned a lot about teaching. He has a great personality and treats people well.
One of my favorite podcasts of all time. What a legend and so much more. All that wisdom and experience in such a humble man. An inspiration to all young men and boys. We need more Kyles in the world.
Kyle's the man. Went to his Singleton CQB course at the Sig Academy two weeks ago. Awesome instructor and just a humble guy. Grabbed dinner with him and a few other guys during the 2 day course. He's super funny too. Went to his Leadership in the Shadows seminar. Absolutely worth it.
Met this man many yrs back at shooting competition. Took to Kyle right away & not for his skills on the range. After several years friends & i took class while he was still Army. Funny in a way...another buddy & i screwed up & Kyle corrected us then said "give me ten". Not as punishment but emphasis. Heard bout Mogadishu sittin' on truck tailgate before movie thought of. Shot all his matches last one 2007 i think. Been with him at SHOT, Men's Impact weekend Liberty University & more. Fortunate to be present for his retirement behind the wire. This as way to say admire this man for his down to earth attitude, skill set & belief in our Lord & Savior.
Love this, I'm military kid, my Dad ww2, Korean War and veitnam vet, died at 92 yrs of age. Ranger, 82nd airborne, my hero! We sacrificed at home, as well. Thank you for your service! God Bless you! 🇺🇸
This video should have at 1 million likes and you guys should have at least 1 million subscribers. The fact that I sat here and listened while doing an assignment for SDI and still was able to keep focused with this ADHD is a miracle. Thanks guys.
Great podcast. I love hearing Kyle talk about the 82nd and Fort Bragg. I was a Black Hawk Crewchief for the first generation Hawks to go into regular service. 82nd, 1/17Abn, Air Cav, Lift Plt. Just listening to Kyle talking about these places brings back so many memories. I still live in Fayetteville. Most active duty, retired and prior service are Airborne. I have a buddy from 10th Mountain that was there during the BHD incident and his memories jive with Kyle's.
Kyle Lamb is an inspiration to become a better human being. Super podcast.
16:23 the way you guys helped your great guest get back to his point was that of being great hosts, true listeners. Very respectful
Kyle is an awesome and fascinating guy. I could listen to him for hours. I loved the Civil War history lesson. Awesome stuff!
His discussion about Indian mounds at 1:45:30 forward references the old Hopewell native civilization. They built protective mound barriers around their cities and villages, with pits in front of the mounds, with timberworks built on top of the mounds including spaced watchtowers.
They had maze-like entrances with guards, so it was extremely difficult to penetrate them.
There was continuous warfare between the civilized mound-building tribes and nomadic savage tribes who attacked them regularly.
Ty for having Kyle Lamb on to speak with you. God bless.
The teacher story resonates so closely to me..I had a math teacher that literally destroyed my schooling career...she terrified me so badly I could never understand math or other subjects. Teachers are so powerful .. great podcast
What a great discussion with Kyle Lamb...he is always fascinating to listen to...full of wisdom and common sense with a great sense of humor....and a great American!
It was the last 7-8 minutes that tied together this enlightening, rewarding & gracious interview. My apologies for one thing; I was not able to watch the complete interview in one sitting, I think it was 3 or 4 separate sittings to reach the end. We are all Brothers around the world, hopefully some day we will all realize this, so from 7,000 miles away I say thank you so much for your persistence in the pursuit of these lofty, honorable goals.
My father-in-law was a crew chief on the CSAR (Super 68) bird that picked up the delta guy that got his leg blow off from the RPG and flew him out. He's got some crazy stories and it's a very interesting battle to learn about. Great video and I could listen to Kyle all day.
Well the Algorithm did me right. First time listening to list podcast. I'm always in search for good conversations. I'm only 45mins in but I'm taking a second to say I'll be combing over the content. Sidenote as a veteran (11B) it's cool to hear I'm not the only one that has trouble with patience and compassion with my family sometimes I will be using that phrase.
that is part of our training to be able to kill
Patience and compassion.
I’ve taken courses with Mr.Lamb he’s a great instructor as his a person. Humble as they get. He’s presenting Delta as it is top Tier 1 unit in the world. Great interview gentleman
Phenomenal guest. Great show, dudes.
didn't expect to see you here.
Lots of gold in this interview: patience and compassion, lessons learned from Battle of Mogadishu influencing kit and weapons configuration, and always seeking self-improvement through being a student. Hreat history lesson on Shiloh too. Thanks for doing this interview with SGM (ret.) Lamb.
I met Kyle Lamb and he is such a great figure in the gun community, such a great guy and inspiration
The story of talking directly to Jesus for strength reminds me of Philippians 4:12-13 - some solid advice on marriage as well. A strong, patient wife is a huge blessing and makes a better man. The "dad advice" is pure gold as well. Thanks for sharing this.
Great interview Kyle Lamb is such a legend and one of my bucket list to train with.
I usually pick and choose what I want to listen to on, if it coincides with my past or other. But Kyle caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interests throughout. Those podcasts are very few and far between. And I thank you and him for that. And Many Thank You's for His Service. GODBLESS
I’m really surprised I’m seeing Kyle Lamb on this channel. Super cool.
Mr. Lamb is definitely a great person and American. Someone on here said they could listen to him for hours, I feel the same. He is a warrior that’s done a lot and is still humble and down to earth.
USS Missouri and Wisconsin were off the coast of Kuwait.
Mr. Lambs kit is top notch as well I run his street fighter sling and gave my girl friend one as a Bday gift this morning!!!
After watching this I feel like I could sit down with him and just have a conversation about life without talking about his past. Seems like a great dude to be around. Would really like to go to a class with him and learn. I loved his statement about the meek and the ability to use the sword without actually using it.
This is one of the best podcasts ive ever listend to, keep going dirty civilian, you are going to make it. I am impressed.
I love that Bowie knife that Kyle Lamb made. You guys just earned a follower. I didn't get to serve even though I volunteered for service. People who serve or have served have my admiration.
Kyle is a great speaker and story teller. Very interesting to hear him speak about history. An outstanding patriot.
17 Years into my career in SOF I punched out to save my marriage. Best decision I ever made. 38 Years lady and we are stronger then ever.... He is on point. I think the divorce rate in our unit was about 75%!
You have my most sincere congratulations! Unmarried men don’t understand combat until after they’ve been married
How many years did you serve in the military? What was your mos?
It was hard to keep marriages in regular infantry units. I don't know how marriages survive in the SOF community because you are ALWAYs training.
Didn’t intend to watch this and have never seen this podcast before, but it came on while I was fixing dinner and I ended up watching the whole three hours. Kyle is captivating and it sounds like his wife is a wise woman too. Loved this.
I was fortunate to get to meet and learn from Kyle at a Live Fire Shoot House Instructor class he had when he first started Viking Tactics. He and his co-instructor “Elvis” were great guys. Very demanding (people were dropped from the class throughout the week for not meeting critical shooting skills requirements), but just a week with them took our skills to the next level. He is as humble as he is skilled.
I’m listening to this podcast at work in Corinth, MS. Very cool to hear him reference us lol
This interview was awesome. Definitely going to look for more from Kyle Lamb. Also gulag archipelago is incredible. I'd also like to recommend 200 years together.
Good work on this interview guys! Thanks again.
I remember training against SF on the Island Of Tinian in 1993. Those guys were GHOSTS,, we found their camp sites a couple of times but they were never there.
I think God that Kyle is still around to mentor others it means there's still hope for us.
Thank you gentlemen! I've been praying since 2010, for men to step up, and my prayer was answered. Blessings and Shalom, from Texas. 🍷🍞🕊️
The glow of this channel intensifies daily.
I met him while hunting in Alaska and we found out we served in same brigade before he went SF. Kyle sent me a signed book months later and didn’t forget our meeting. Class act. We were in same brigade in 82nd but years apart and I was not in signals but a 19D.
As an ex-american soldier, a registered nurse, a musician, and a believer... You guys are awesome... You have my respect and my salute. Be encouraged.. Keep sharing your heart...!!! Great interview !!!
Well done for getting Mr Kyle Lamb on your show ! He may hate me for saying this, but he is a Legend !!
Truly an *EXCELLENT* interview!
Great to see Kyle again, he continues to amaze me with his knowledge and wit.
Left gunner Super 61
Lots of awesome content on here from some good folks in and around my hometown and also my last duty station that I was released from service after being wounded in combat. By far, my favorite part was the deadgum joke at the very end of this. Y’all keep it up, heading over now to look over Viking Tactics website and storefront, absolutely love the patriot sheepsfoot blade that was shown in the video. Again, some great content in this video!
The cravat was the tourniquet. It was in the Marines FAK when I served in Mogadishu 1993. Quick Clot WAS created after BHD due to the Death of Ranger Jamey Smith. Most of the high tech combat gear was created after the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Everything changed after that.
Dude...getting Kyle Lamb. Good freaking get!
Kyle Lamb is an outstanding person and American! Thanks for the podcast.. Kyle Lamb is an outstanding person and American! Thanks for the podcast..
They're not Wranglers; they're Wronglers. BTW, I met Kyle Lamb twice: once when I worked at Franklin Gun Shop and again at Treadproof. He is kind of like if James Hetfield ate a Polar Bear, and therefore he is awesome. I am not star-struck when I meet "celebrities", but Kyle is on my shortlist of heroes whom I'm honored to share a room with when the stars align. Godly men need to be capable and willing to do great violence with zero shame. Kyle is helping recodify the "Masculine Christian" concept. We are supremely grateful for his presence. Great interview.
Exactly I see so often Christianity has been neutered and feminized. Like guys actually read your Bible, it’s not just about peace and love and acceptance as people who have never read the Bible always try to say and argue. Jesus was not just a peace and love hippie like they try to say and the Old Testament aka the law is oof, there’s some hardcore stuff in those books
Interesting description.
Kyle lamb is a personnel hero and a legend
I always thought it was wild how long it took for tourniquets to be a regular thing. Even when it was used back in roman times.
It was totally stupid and unlogical.
Even for those who EDC- you should have a tourniquet in your vehicle- "Truck EDC", if you will.
People seem to get too smart for their own good. Then at some point they realize that there's a reason why people did things for thousands of years.
@@ArmyVet1776 Carry one in my backpack and one my car at all times.
I watch,read anything with Kyle Lamb. He is a great person period. Just wanted to thank you for putting this together. 👍
Excellent interview and video. I got a lot of value form this episode. Keep up the great work gentlemen. God bless!! 🙏🏽🇺🇸
I’m a huge fan of Kyle Lamb and have so much respect for him. Anyway great show first time I’ve seen your Vlog and came because of him but I’ll definitely be back!
Awesome job! He never fails to deliver a great interview.
Had my Battle Buddy a PJ was in Blackhawk Down, Scotty Fales! He was a Security Police in the beginning and changed over to PJ!
The part about being a good teacher is sooo true!
I tell you what Sgt. 1st Class Randy Shughart and Master Sgt. Gary Gordon are two of the bravest men I have ever heard of. To go down into that mass of hostile humanity KNOWING that is was a 90% chance of being a suicide mission but did it anyway trying to protect the pilot of that downed Blackhawk. Mad respect for those guys.
This is an incredible conversation. I really enjoy your content, signed a fellow dirty civilian.
One of the best interviews I've seen so far. Keep up the great work!
Crazy thing about these videos is that no one ever mentions that Mohammad Aidad’s son served in the US Marines during all of this. He was an interpreter and the only soldier in the Marines who knew how to speak Somali.
It’s because 1 of 2 things either he wasn’t an important player in the region regardless of who his father is. There’s a lot of big players in the arena that there kids are kept away from the family business. Just like any other child on earth who doesn’t anything to do with what their parents are doing. They can just as easily be embarrassed about who their parents are and what they do. I know some that have made it their life mission to destroy what their parents built. The ones who follow in those footprints aren’t worth much until after their parents pass away. The ones who end up being trained by us don’t have access to any of our information that’s not already public knowledge. Those people who have a interesting past can’t pass for a clearance and we tend to keep an eye on them. But it was way harder for people to find and release anything since cellphones were a big thing yet. But look at all the war lords, drug lords, arms dealers and straight criminals that were trained by us, supplied and funded them. Then we do what we always do and disappear in the middle of the night and leave them to pick up the pieces. We trained bin Laden and setup him to fight the Russians and every war lord in Afghanistan. We did the same thing as the first time and slipped away in the dead of night leaving them to clean the mess up. The difference this time was we went and kicked all the hornets nests and stepped on all the ant hills on the way out. At least we gave them a fully functional and very capable military before we said fuck you guys I’m going home.
Marines aren’t Soldiers and Hussein Farrah Aidid isn’t the only Marine that spoke Somali. Also most Somalis also speak Arabic and it is one of the national languages spoken in Somalia
He does mention it, though.
Oh we in the Marines were very aware of the guy once we learned his lineage. Guy always had another Marine by his side. Just in case. Its weird though, guy went kim jong un. Nobody knew who they were and they spent most of their education in the west. But got back to home countries and did a 180
Tom Satterly on Shawn Ryan goes into it
I am excited to see ware u guys go cause I am a car guy ,bike guy ,gun guy , a man of faith who likes to explore all faiths to understand people better and a father and mechanic and fabricator so I would love to see a channel that combines all
This was awesome!! God bless ya & your goals for the channel. Dont stop showing your true faith. 🙏🏼
Best advice out of this also being post Military and retired. Patience and compassion. Needed to hear that.
Such a good conversation.
2:30:35 The monkey story, I was dying watching him troll the guys, he played it so deadpan! …spank your monkey phase!! 😂
Great cast today guys!
Love you all..
From Alberta Canada 🇨🇦
I was a Marine that deployed early to Mogadishu. The rules of engagement and micromanagement were painful. So many dumb policies put in place by those in charge.
Thats just about everywhere but tbh, i had 3 deployments to Syria from 2016-2020
Syria might be the most interesting conflict there has been. Rules didnt seem to exist, hell it feels as if that war barely existed smh
@@be_reselientWhy do you think some wars are “forgotten”?
@@marco_marks well I deployed from 2016-20120 non stop. Syrian War was brutal. Barely anyone talks about it now. No movies made so far etc. agreed…
Where did you serve
Well you can't kill all the customers
Kyle was in the office when Kevin Holland (former Seal Team 8 & DEVGRU) guy called to see about getting back into Special Operations with the Unit. Cool & funny story behind Kyle & Kevin and Kevin’s coming into the Unit right after 9/11.
I didn't know I was so behind in my reading. Can I get a list of the most influential ones discussed in this podcast? Which ones from Kyle should I be looking at to read...? Awesome podcast!
I picked up copy of Kyle's book Green Eyes & Black Rifles: Warrior's Guide to the Combat Carbine when I got my first AR and it's an amazing resource, packed full of excellent and useful information. Everyone who owns a carbine should own a copy of that book.
Man, this is wild. I'm just old enough to remember seeing Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Somalia stuff on TV back in the 90's.
Gwot completely changed the fundamentals on warfare. And not entirely good really bad. Sf was never intended to be front line superior fighting force. Gwot basically made infantry small Op or fop then flipped the roles and made sf run overtime with hundreds of runs a day and increased the size of personnel. Glover spoke on this pretty well and it had a lot of downsides. When your operating outside your intended perameters and intention you notice issues
Agreed, I was amazed to have soooo much interaction with teams guys as a 12B attached to regular Army Engineering battalion.
@@jw5297 yea man we are still learning the outcomes of what we have done over time. It makes perfect sense if you look at as a tool. Everything is specific and has its purposes you don’t use precision tools like a filet knife to hunt a deer or animal. Interesting stuff good topics l, I love looking into details and history now to understand big pictures of everything. Even small picture in squads everyone has a purpose to support your unit.
@@tonydijock151 Yep, and why it is truly so important for those who didn't serve to attempt to understand because it's not as cut and dry as just going to war, every war we've fought in has been different, and every mission set has brought on its own series of challenges, and why our military needs to just be a fighting force and have zero political affiliation.
Our military is being ruined by politics, and the civilian population is far to involved in it's decision making.
If someone has poked us in the eye, and brought the fight to our door, then we need to be able to step out back, close the door and get down to business without the softhearts saying we shouldn't be fighting.
The only action humans respect is violence, because it is commanded and extracted from them. Everything else is or will be dismissed
@@jw5297 yea that’s a nice thought and that’s how it used to be. We would do everything in our power to not go to war, countries would beg. And only until congress!! Not a puppet president could act arrivals of war. And when we did let loose the hounds of hell, no holds bar. But since then we are corrupted by the military industrial complex. Civilians have really nothing to do with it, it’s the complex of corporate entities-media,military,pharma,banks,contractors they all have there hands in the control. As general smedley butler said “war is a racket” in all my engagements where I sent boys to die for men in suits with a pen and paper. I’ll tell you what the next civil war/world war is going to rely and depend on the civilian population and pockets n groups of organized renegades. I look back on my career as 11B and now that I’m wise I’m sad at the things I’ve done, but I only cherish the brothers I got to know on my left and right and the knowledge the government gave me to one day use against a tyrant lol
Great lessons learned but we really need to start training for a peer to peer conflict. We don’t own the night against peers and it would have to change SOPs, looking at Ukraine as an example
I agree. You couldn't say it better as I spent a year in Malaysia working for the University there and it changed my life.
The fasces, as a bundle of rods with an axe, was a grouping of all the equipment needed to inflict corporal or capital punishment. In ancient Rome, the bundle was a material symbol of a Roman magistrate's full civil and military power, known as imperium. They were carried in a procession with a magistrate by lictors, who carried the fasces and at times used the birch rods as punishment to enforce obedience with magisterial commands.
That bundle is also where the word fascism comes from... bundling government and corporate control together.
Awesome discussion and inspirational, definitely should continue to follow your course.
Great podcast
Love the openness about your guys faith. Keep up the good work gentlemen! Kyle, you are an inspiration!
You should have asked him how he felt about the fact Delta was involved with the Waco massacre with ATF,and FBI,and how can Americans discern who to trust among military. Usually people find out too late they've been betrayed. Like the traitors Dan Crenshaw, John McCain, ect..Tough questions need to be asked.
The problem is you can’t and shouldn’t trust any of them.
Prior military here and I’ll tell you, not all prior service guys are on the same team…
If you really wanna know then grow a pair and ask him yourself. Delta made a statement that they had 3 operators there during the last few days to help the FBI use some surveillance gear. If you don't believe that statement from the unit then why would you believe what this man would tell you
@@DieselDoktor any of them is pretty strong wording. Someone who fought in the GWOT 15 years ago is probably not the most pro government/system person out there. In my experience most people just wanted to fight and hated the bureaucracy, hence the last 7-5 years being a huge purge of those types. Throwing the baby out with the bath water is in vogue right now for the ANCAP crowd and idk why, if things imploded would you really tell some 20 year Green Beret who came to help to piss off because the government is in your walls and then waste copious amounts of time reinventing the wheel?
@@tattoochefexcept Bill Clinton's own statements during an early 2000 Civil trial refute the scope of work delta force was doing there
@@MaxPower321
I think you misunderstand… I’m saying “don’t trust anyone who hasn’t earned it personally with you.”
Of course, if shtf then I want other military guys with me. But it doesn’t mean I’m going to trust someone just because they’re prior military.
And yea, watching the “withdrawal” in Afghanistan felt like the government pissing on the graves of my friends. I’m under no misconception that they’d gladly murder my wife and children if it got them better stock prices.
The overall point is that if they’re still in the system they’re probably not your friend. Look at almost any government… everyone who gets paid by the government does what they are told.
My grand father was a ranger in this conflict but his life took a huge down turn so I like seeing him looking like he’s well
“Green Eyes, Black Rifles”…an awesome read and training manual. Edited: I’ve often though that WHEN EVERYBODY serves..like Israel requires, we ALL have a vested interest in where the country’s going..IT’S FUTURE.
And yes, I was 82nd in mid/late 90s.
I think the reason SGM Lamb said the 82nd was elite is:
The espirt de corp. We had/have the motivation to something more, we were bred there to be cocky, confident and we were held to high standards.
There’s just something about Kyle Lamb holding a giant knife with that almost constant shit eating grin he seems to have that just makes me love America
One of the best videos I have watched in years! Thanks guys.
“Went is not the vowel bro” 😂😂😂
Wat an absolute legend of a man huge respect for this warrior wat a life he has lived great interview guys much love from Australia 🤘🤘
His Dad was born in 1911 😃
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There is no such think as an interview that is too long with Kyle Lamb. Good stuff!
Was in AIT on Oct 3rd 93. All of us went nuts when the guy was dragged thought the streets. We all started to punch the walls and throw the wall lockers down. My first unit at Benning. After Airborne school. I worked at the ASP. I would work with Rangers Sgt. Floyd and Sgt Phipps. They would pick up ammo for the ranges. My unit also just got back from Somalia. I spent 4 years in peacetime and wish I could have helped out in Somalia. Got out in 98. Was pretty upset I did not see combat. When 9/11 happened. I had a recruiter call me. I was asked to join back in. I knew my military history. I used to read books on all conflicts. I told the recruiter. “ The Russians lost. Why would the USA do any better?” I was right over 20 years later. Wasted lives and lots of money. Stupid war.
Amen, CSM Lamb everyone needs to stand up and stop hiding behind social media!!!
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