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@dustinfrey3067 8 місяців тому
Blood wings absolutely happen. I was an Airborne Combat Engineer, completing in Oct 2008. After our 5th jump, completing Airborne school. The Cadre pin your jump wings during the official ceremony. Then, turn a blind eye to unofficial and against regulation to getting your blood wings. Where the backs of the Airborne wings badge are removed and punched into your chest. It is absolutely a right of passage. And if you didn't get your blood wings in Airborne school and you are assigned to an Airborne unit. You will get your blood wings from your new unit, most likely.
@War_Dog455 8 місяців тому
My favorite MRE when i was in the Army was beef stew, which came with a vanilla cake, fruit punch mix, chocolate covered raisins and pretzel sticks. It also came with coffee, creamer, sugar, utensils, TP, alcohol wipes, gum and toothpicks. Honestly the most filling MRE.
@Thatsaltygrunt 7 місяців тому
Mine used to be chili Mac but they redid the meals so now mine is chicken burrito bowl
@Beefman0010 7 місяців тому
The army’s rations sound better than my average meal :(
@megalodonsniperelite 6 місяців тому
Because the army MREs are always the best compared to home cooked food unless it’s mother or fathers cooking or of course GRANDMAS COOKIN.
@GlurglePop Рік тому
I remember a dude in my unit in Iraq writing “Combat Tested Government Appruved” (no that’s how he spelled it) on his helmet cover. He was an intelligence analyst, never left the FOB or dodged a mortar. As punishment, first sergeant made him wear it that way.
@Deridus Рік тому
There are only two reasons it was misspelled. He either did it intentionally, or.. well, I don't like demeaning Intel Weenies.
@Deridus Рік тому
@@SharkOSix ... Maybe. Certainly true after the fact.
@MisterNi Рік тому
The guy was trying to show that he has a sense of humor about himself, and his first sergeant made sure that he had a sense of humor about himself. Hahahah.
@GlurglePop Рік тому
@@MisterNi he had one by the end of the tour, especially considering that was only like the second time he ever wore the helmet. One time when we flew in, and one time when we flew out. “Combat tested”. He heard the boom when the gate got shot at. Once.
@MisterNi Рік тому
@@GlurglePop Weird that someone would shoot the gate at a base on purpose. Someone overlooking the base would be much better off if no one knew he was there. Unless that was an attempt at intimidation to warn not to leave the base. Something that doesn't work too well on infantry types. 😄
@Bob-qk2zg Рік тому
Life as a soldier: boredom, hungry, thirsty, sore, tired and occasionally scared.
@MakisHMMY Рік тому
Sleepless
@CBRN-115 Рік тому
Anger, frustration and sometimes sickness and injury
@joshuabrookmyer4119 10 місяців тому
Don’t forget the occasional rage fit.
@Veldazandtea 10 місяців тому
If you want to make an impact, aim straight for the throat. On your own terms. Basically be like Captain Price. Get things done your own way.
@Beefman0010 7 місяців тому
And lots of math…
@hughjassol2072 Рік тому
30 vacation days sounds like a lot, until you realize, you only get to see your family and friends, 30 days a year. The other 335 days a year, you’re alone.
@VanillaGorilla909 Рік тому
and your command may not let you take leave or go below X amount of days.
@tomhenry897 Рік тому
If allowed to take it as the pre pre pre ARTEP training is the same time you want leave
@codyscott999 Рік тому
If you don't have friends in your unit wth are you doing? My best friends I made in the service, not seeing family sucks sometimes, but friends change over the years.
@Deridus Рік тому
@@codyscott999 in my first unit, I had plenty of friends. Then one commited suicide and two were murdered, to say nothing of the guys who transfered out. Once I got to my next unit, I only made one friend. He later turned out to be a bit of a monster. It's been over ten years now since I got out of the army and I don't keep in contact with any them. Those few I did keep in contact with, well... I suppose. I could always get back on Facebook and try and restart a connection, but at this point it feels like a cold call. My story is by no means unique.
@jeankirstein282 Рік тому
Meanwhile my barracks room in the Marines: full of black mold and air filtration from the 70s
@Chados. Рік тому
Feels like Home.
@codyscott999 Рік тому
11b here, smells right to me!
@neofulcrum5013 Рік тому
History of guerrilla tactics would be a great video to see from you guys
@Deridus Рік тому
From Varus to Vietnam... I should write a book about that.
@neofulcrum5013 Рік тому
@@Deridus I’d read it
@needjuice Рік тому
@@Deridus I'd read it too
@Deridus Рік тому
@@needjuice Sod it, I think I'll start working on it right now.
@needjuice Рік тому
@@Deridus Can't wait to read it!
@amartya9034 Рік тому
You worked so hard on this one. Bravo
@colonelgeorge3358 Рік тому
@TANK i live inside your walls i live inside your walls i live inside your walls i live inside your walls i live inside your walls i live inside your walls i live inside your walls i live inside your walls i live inside your walls i live inside your walls i live inside your walls
@samuelvos9653 Рік тому
@@colonelgeorge3358 watch your back i live under your bed i will take the souls of you and your family soon beware of me i am the son of satan wrath will be laid upon thee
@BaronVonQuiply Рік тому
@@colonelgeorge3358 While you're in there, would you mind running some ethernet cable for me?
@dennishenderson1644 Рік тому
@@colonelgeorge3358 my walls are too thin to do so
@dwatts64 Рік тому
20:50 I can confirm that the butt tap and "Welcome to the Family" is not always known about ahead of time. I've seen some surprised brides in my time, and in my experience they actually find it a bit more endearing when it doesn't seem planned.
@Rath1262 Рік тому
I don’t think he responds to the comments but it accurate information that you give out man good stuff 🎉
@Destroyer-og6tf Рік тому
i respond. (i actually dont)
@alanroberson9749 Рік тому
Well greatly appreciated fellows throughout the 4th military week of said April! Splendorous goldbricked men y'all. You worked so hard on this one today!!
@virtual5448 Рік тому
I heard my friend cry, and he sank to his knees, coughing blood, as he screamed for his mother. I fell by his side, and that's how we died, clinging like kids to each other. As I lay in the mud, and the guts and the blood, and I wept as his body grew colder. I called for my mother, but she never came, but it wasn't my fault, and I wasn't to blame. And that's how it is for a soldier..
@mranonymous2978 Рік тому
Are you referencing the Sabaton cover that just released or the original Motörhead?
@Deridus Рік тому
Based Sabaton/Motorhead.
@humanperson9443 Рік тому
I crapped my pants once
@grzyb11 Рік тому
Only during war
@8Corpse1Allergy8 Рік тому
You do everything and get nothing because some recruiter brainwashed him😊
@TexanDoge1 Рік тому
Enemy Sniper: "That sign can't stop me because I can't read."
@adam346 Рік тому
yeah, those burn pits had some fun "side effects" that were less than ideal for those tasked with over-watching them.
@SorryIAmLost Рік тому
Piano burning is also used in Canada and it happens because in WW1, fighter piolets would have to learn the piano to have the dexterity to fly the planes. After they got their wings they wouldn’t have to play again so they burn a piano.
@omarramirez1606 Рік тому
Hey Simple History, do you think one of these days you could make a video on the Battle of Mogadishu? I’ve seen the video made by The Operations Room, which is really good, but I also wanna see your take on it.
@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401 Рік тому
Yes, the Black Hawk Down
@mariabuechsel1063 Рік тому
I too
@kalajel Рік тому
I tried an MRE with thermal pack. Very good. I was actually pleasantly surprised at the quality of the meal.
@therootsofyggdrasil Рік тому
The Army did blood rank as well when you become an NCO or pass a certain school such as Airborne, SF, sniper training etc. I still have the scars and I’m damn proud of them as I worked hard to earn them. People need to stop being such nancies.
@totallyfrozen Рік тому
Scary thing is that while the fascists (i.e. government controlled corporations) are working hard at all levels to feminize America, China is doing the opposite and is pushing a campaign all over their nation to make their men more masculine. What do you think the end result of that combo will be?
@LazySillyDog 9 місяців тому
Yea if the people who had it done to them wanted it done and are proud of it, the problem is only in the eyes of people looking on at it, not a part of it, and being offended on behalf of someone else
@mystic37 6 місяців тому
I'm offended! J/k I didn't get blood rank when I became an NCO, but I did when I earned my Airborn Wings. Those were my blood wings; I never wore them again and kept them safe. I'm not superstitious, but I will not be the one they point to as proof that its real. lol
@GenuinelyHorriblePerson 5 місяців тому
For infantry we got blood cross rifles? I'm pretty sure they were cross rifles, but air assault didn't do anything. Hopefully some places keep the blood whatever going.
@error4v0r47 11 місяців тому
I would not be surprised if the pillow fight turned into a campus-wide free-for-all, involving the staff, using any weapons they can find. They split up into factions, dominating different parts of the school.
@RamenNdStuff Рік тому
The animation for these is getting better and better
@Foreign0817 Рік тому
For the past 3 years, it was like the Office. Only we wore OCPs. Then, it became postal work. I am officially a blue-collar worker.
@BlackJeepConvertible Рік тому
Lol we showered maybe once every 2 weeks in Iraq if we were lucky enough to go back to the fob. A lot of us came back with skin conditions like chronic hives
@bradleye660 Рік тому
That’s disgusting man. Our government should’ve taken so much better care of you guys. Thanks for your service.
@Deridus Рік тому
(Laughs in Victory) I am sorry to hear that, Buddy. Thank yiu for helping keep things in perspective. That said, I would've gladly stayed in Iraq then have to go back to garrison in Fort Drum.
@baronc252 Рік тому
@Bradley E too be fair, when you're fighting in an austere environment. You simply can't get access to showers or hot chow. Especially if you're the first unit operating in the area. It's just the nature of the beast. That will never change as long as we are waging wars with each other.
@tomhenry897 Рік тому
Two week + not showering is common
@ReinEngel Рік тому
That latrine scene in Jarhead shows just how much the military cares about hygiene.
@JamesFromTexas Рік тому
Love your videos! Reminder to others to comment for the algorithm.
@VEXLX Рік тому
Hi love ur videos i lean so much from these keep it up
@Panatoo Рік тому
You're doing a great job
@ArmamentArchives Рік тому
LET ME HAVE A BEARD DAMMIT
@SonicBahasa 9 місяців тому
Well greatly appreciated fellows throughout the 4th military week of said April! Splendorous goldbricked men y'all.
@billiem2372 Рік тому
How fitting, I get shipped to basic training on the 8th
@Wolfshalifi Рік тому
It’s basically summer camp now so have fun
@somethinglame5472 Рік тому
@@Wolfshalifi lmao
@havoc1zero Рік тому
Have fun at camp.
@alanhyt79 Рік тому
You'll be sorry!!!!
@kendrox0994 Рік тому
Hey man, you’ll hear it a million times over the next few months, but god damn is it the truth. The quickest way getting out, is getting through! Make the most out of your time, and Godspeed.
@ronstreet6706 Рік тому
On the subject of traditions, you should have mentioned the VMI tradition of naming the cadets who lost their lives at the Battle of New Market.
@Deridus Рік тому
VMI and the Citadel don't get nearly enough recognition, in my opinion.
@eliyahuohiyon7461 11 місяців тому
@@Deridus Knock off West Point, imagine paying to live in a glorified motel room and get screamed at by fellow students.
@Deridus 11 місяців тому
@@eliyahuohiyon7461 Stop telling facts, it only hurts morale!
@dustinrettig3652 7 місяців тому
New MREs don't have the little tobasco bottle anymore. It's a sealed pack of "Red Pepper Vinegar". I've got a couple around here somewhere.
@Ninjae259 Рік тому
I really enjoy your content and I have learned lots and even somethings i learn on here help me in tests a school so keep up the good work
@anoplolepisgracilipes Рік тому
@@TANK-ll9xwShut Up Bot
@BobTheLegoMan511 Рік тому
This is amazing, do you think you could do something about the balloon busters, as they destroyed loads of German blimps in ww1, and it is quite cool. Have a great day everyone!
@pabcu2507 Рік тому
Do a video on mr krabs during his days in the navy
@kendrox0994 Рік тому
I’m sure you’re probably already aware of the channel DocuDubery, but by the chance you aren’t, boy are you in for a great time!
@grandpa9607 Рік тому
Military sure has changed since the 80s
@tonyuluva9537 Рік тому
Great video as always.
@StgxBaron Рік тому
You haven’t even watched it yet lol
@pabcu2507 Рік тому
@@StgxBaron so you saying they can’t give a nice compliment regardless if they watched it or not?
@DraskoCobra Рік тому
@@pabcu2507 Now can you Judge a Video if you didnt even watch? Now could you Know
@pabcu2507 Рік тому
@@DraskoCobra when all these are old videos from the past and compressed into one
@Kevan808 Рік тому
Blood wings applied to any service for parachute wings, air assault wings, and I guess whatever wings the Air Force has. Everyone in my unit got blood wings and then did push-ups on the red log. Good times 😂
@almaz.8802 Рік тому
38:20 is accurate though , especially in highschool clubs
@247CAMD Рік тому
Thanks for depicting a "rock or something" for the MREs 🤣
@jonobrien99 Рік тому
To anyone who sees this, I hope you're having a good day ❤
@demonmaster6668 Рік тому
You to ❤
@TheBeverlyp3132 Рік тому
Thx
@random_guy_727 Рік тому
Thanks
@stomper5432 Рік тому
I'm not :(
@arandomdunce Рік тому
Why thank you! You too.
@jerrylim6722 Рік тому
Private in Vietnam: hmm... you know what? it's an RPG kind of day. I'm going to treat myself with an RPG. Officers: DON'T *Wink Wink* Private: sure, I won't take it. *takes the RPG* I'm just gonna do some heavy "research" with it.
@kaleenagelinas4403 Рік тому
Thank you for saying that
@nomore-constipation Рік тому
8:02 I caught a glimpse at the background before the next frame changed. I thought I saw an Amazon package in the background 😏
@ncob12 Рік тому
Wow! Has anyone else noticed the huge boost and upgrade in video animation quality, especially at 1:53
@FreshTillDeath56 Рік тому
The MRE section was easilly the most interesting part. Wow.
@aide82backup60 Рік тому
Simple History I Love your Videos And Also I Got To Watch Before 500 Views!
@bigfootclouds 7 місяців тому
My uncle scored so high on the ASVAB when he was in high school the Air Force kept contacting him to join 😭😭😂😂 but he never did. (He said he wishes he had listened to them)
@loreng7433 Рік тому
I was a bubblehead. I always like learning about my landlubber brothers and sisters lol
@TheRealArtimusKnight Рік тому
I’ve had MREs in Canada. And damn are they freaking delicious
@Daniel_Richardson Рік тому
Just two years to go, been dreaming about this my whole life
@Algorithm_work_your_magic 7 місяців тому
:19 (laughing in Old Corps) "nah we dont yell at all, its a walk in the park"
@eae_gay_Ta_tao_serio_pq 8 місяців тому
"what that smell of perfume and coconut shampoo" famous last words
@coppertopv365 10 місяців тому
@17:26 One of my old Army Units would "Blood Wing" the E-4 All E-4's and NCO who put them on, and any Other NCO's or Higher. E-3 And Below, was not allowed to participate in smacking our rank on the collar. Surprisingly everyone in the unit wanted to get to E4 but but didn't enjoy the day.. but it was looked back on i think by most in a form of like "Reverence".. or I made it, or "Brotherhood", it encourages I think that you try to get E-4.. I was fond of reaching that point.
@blackhawk6107 Рік тому
Interesting video, cool!
@joaolemes8757 Рік тому
The playing cards are also useful for making lines of hero in e
@TheRealArtimusKnight Рік тому
Huge respect to the military from canada
@Bojangles1987 7 місяців тому
I got my blood wings 2012 when I got high Brm in basic 40/40 my first sgt punched it into much chest . Hurt but was honored
@Bethany_Marie Рік тому
Thank you to all the brave men and women that protect us and this great country. For all the hard work and tough sacrifices, I salute you. ❤❤❤
@longtabsigo 7 місяців тому
2:50; “Potable” water, not “portable” water. It means water that is safe to drink/ingest. Easy mistake as Potable isn’t a word that is used very much.
@lornbaker1083 Рік тому
I always make sure to have my daily taut of rum. Yes sir. The best way to wake up and be ready for duty sir! and to wind down when leaving duty sir! keeps the men happy sir! A TAUT OF RUM MAKES A SAILOR HAPPY AND HEALTHY AND EAGER FOR BATTLE!
@metalslugfan708 Рік тому
12:48 Double action Single Action Revolver, cursed af💀💀
@andrewhoward4523 7 місяців тому
One thing I learned as a soldier in the army is you “hurry up and wait”
@Beefman0010 7 місяців тому
My dad (a master corporal-the rank before sergeant) is in the Canadian military and is paid 17.50 per hour, and has to do lots of *LOTS* of mat
@arandomdunce Рік тому
Amazing video but what is the music at 4:40?
@Nirotheolu Рік тому
27:21 On the description. Its ""Five Minutes" not "Five Miuntes", also "- Prepaired by" not "- Prepaird by".
@iansaisai322 7 місяців тому
27:37 "prepaird by Armour and company" 💀
@CaptUnstoppable Рік тому
I would love to see you guys do a special on military nicknames
@bf61marc35 Рік тому
What kind of training, son? AAAAAAARMY TRAINING SIR!
@SamSlugg456 7 місяців тому
I love that sailors are so zesty
@veryrock.12 Рік тому
Cool videos
@C.A._Old 8 місяців тому
*15:45** ah man.... i sad for soldier using same weapons. :-( i wish use Five-seven.*
@motocrozz8 7 місяців тому
one thing i know from this video is blood wings or “pinning” still unofficially exists in the marine corps
@davisedwardsukandar536 Рік тому
0:10 alexander can turn his head 180 degree
@Gman240 Рік тому
3:26 Baking Bread
@Gator-357 11 місяців тому
Most of the WWII weapons used during vietnam were confiscated from NVA cachès and taken from NVA soldiers as they were often purchased from countries that had these left over from WWII stockpiles. The main weapons that were shipped to US soldiers from home were handguns and knives, not rifles and automatic weapons. When I was in during Desert Storm, we weren't allowed to keep any weapons, empty casings and usually captured knives and bayonetes, although quite a lot found their way back to the states.
@godzilla5152 Рік тому
Nice drawing
@tristanfields1998 Рік тому
Me and my wife serve. We joined the ROTC program in College at the University of North Georgia. We commissioned into the military as officers (Second Lieutenant). We are both transportation officers and we mainly help those who deploy rather than deploy ourselves.
@setflavius8049 Рік тому
P...p.....p-.... no. You are just as important if not more.
@havoc1zero Рік тому
@@setflavius8049 I was gonna go there but nahhhhh we love our fobbits and support! Seriously.
@matdyke5046 Рік тому
UNG myself when it was NGCSU!
@alanhyt79 Рік тому
*My wife and I
@havoc1zero Рік тому
@@alanhyt79 you must be a blast at parties.
@georgecristiancripcia4819 Рік тому
It is just a compilation of other videos.
@hukky_mukky6932 8 місяців тому
what is the song of the intro
@nickfromidaho Рік тому
History of the Scots and brave hart would be great from y’all
@mrslippyfists12 6 місяців тому
This repeats itself 5 times in 2 min
@dateless33 Рік тому
the baguette dealer 3:26
@_vla Рік тому
Isn't this just copy and paste content at this point?
@rachelmorton771 8 місяців тому
God bless everyone watching this video
@tribalteuton7256 7 місяців тому
The marines are not a separate branch they are a department of the navy.
@UnionAndroidSRboi Рік тому
5:55 Comodo dragon disapproves this.
@jerseyheller2263 Рік тому
At one point I tried enlisting back in 2015 in the Army or Marines but I was rejected, I think I might have a better shot at joining French Foreign Legion if I were to try again.
@miserablySleepy Рік тому
Why were you were ejected
@jerseyheller2263 Рік тому
Let’s just say I have a medical condition that they didn’t want to put in the extra effort to waiver even though others with my medical condition are still serving in full capacity.
@miserablySleepy Рік тому
@@jerseyheller2263 man I feel you I have a disability but I wanted to join the military after high School but things got in the way of that happening
@Menaceblue3 Рік тому
@@jerseyheller2263 Whatever your dreams are, I know you'll land on them
@legobobafett1384 9 місяців тому
surprised he didn't mention The Army's Airborne school, where you actually get wings
@TeddyBelcher4kultrawide Рік тому
2002 afganastan hit me different , we all stop shaving
@sciencefry8496 Рік тому
Im gunna talk to a marine recruiter in less than a week im very excited
@menace5373 Рік тому
35:55 Amercian sniper scene lol
@cadetrenew Рік тому
The M3 grease gun was still being issued to support units in Vietnam. They weren't bring-backs
@Mad_Man1stt Рік тому
1:17 dude their shoes scream out 1 2✨buckle my shoe✨3 4🎶buckle some more🎶5 6🔥Nike kicks🔥
@jackrobson1145 Рік тому
my fave MRE is the beef ravioli
@Aromatize 8 місяців тому
Pretty sure I don't want to bring my gold plated desert eagle to a war lol. 15:50
@user-dt5mc5bh5i Рік тому
Хороший материал. Его можно использовать как демонстрационное пособие для новобранцев. Как раз для "детей".
@MichaelWarman Рік тому
Can we have some kind of tag in the title of the video that says whether it's new or just a reuploaded clump of other videos?
@keepinitsk8a516 7 місяців тому
Not the American Sniper dog beating seen 😂😂😂 Pvt. Pyle 😭😭😭
@digitaal_boog Рік тому
From my understanding, being a soldier is just about being disciplined…as long as a superior is around
@Gambetdz Рік тому
Playing age of empire il try to minimum the soldier casualty as much i can but was hard to win that way n cam to realization a soldier purpose is to die and sacrifice for the war and generate more soldiers to die while villagers afe kept alive to keep the economy going
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