This guy is the most genuine bro. Everyone loves this guy and he doesn't even know it.

@UrbanValorTV

4 ай бұрын

Facts- a very humble person

@josephthornton6354

21 күн бұрын

@@UrbanValorTVI was in that scout platoon that deployment and Arroyo was my first team leader right before! Unfortunately he was sent to Bco, and we spent that year and a half separated from each other. He’s one of the best leaders I’ve had the pleasure of serving with!

That's my brother he's my hero! I remember our struggles and all the violence around our home. I'm proud of my brother, love you man!

@robertdore9592

8 ай бұрын

Send him all of our love a respect...💯

@koolgrandaddysweetzforever4249

8 ай бұрын

Lol !!! That's my brother and HERO too I was in Charlie Co. 1/508 🎉 same Brigade as ur brother and I grew up in the varrio of West Whittier my aunt lived in South gate and my sister lived in Bell Gardens all the respect to ur brother ✊💪💯🔥!!! But I'll bet my recruiting story could rival his 🤣🤣🤣 I was so ignorant I didn't even know that we could select our MOS 😂hell I didn't even know what an mos was but eventually I became a duel mos of 11b1p and 11c1p because I didn't graduate high school so they could move me anywhere b😂👍

@robertrivasarroyo1174

8 ай бұрын

@@koolgrandaddysweetzforever4249 share you story!

@koolgrandaddysweetzforever4249

8 ай бұрын

I will tomorrow brother, but I'm nowhere as good a storyteller as ur brother and I'm so old now I served in late 70's and early 80's 👍✊ see you tomorrow brother 💙

@JAKFLY28

8 ай бұрын

God bless him and your family

As a veteran of Desert Storm, these guys have my highest respect. What pisses me off is that our civilian leadership or politicians are so nonchalant about first sending our people to war and then pulling everybody out giving up on a whim or political expedience. They waste the lives of our military personnel for their own political self aggrandizement. Makes me ill how we were pulled out of Iraq and Afghanistan leaving millions of dollars worth of our equipment and having wasted all the sacrifices and lives of our young warriors.

@JulieSevelson-nb9nj

8 ай бұрын

You are right,and its😢

@thatstory1092

8 ай бұрын

Yep, there main objective was to get rid of the Saddam regime. Fuck what happens after that. Mission complete. Makes me sick too, many lives just thrown away, and that includes many who returned, let alone the one that didn't.

@tonykirby9574

8 ай бұрын

God is great, he saved you in Iraq and that in LA. You have confessed your belief. You're saved, now go out and do good for mankind. Tet.68 Nam also saved.

@user-od2br1vh7p

8 ай бұрын

they always have....

@Redtopper02

7 ай бұрын

The fools that decided to go into Afghanistan must of had stock in the government contracting firms. We were there for nearly 20 years, and the public was lied to by politicians, the military, and all the ngos that get paid by taxpayer money. They even came out with a report that depicted all the lies to the American public. Remember the Soviets invaded Afghanistan, and they have a common border, and they were unsuccessful in their venture. But us, over 5,000 mi away are going to pacify and rebuild Afghanistan. Stupid on stupid. Just money and lives spent on a dream. American exceptionalism..........right.

"I'm going to watch 5 min of this, just another cool combat story...". I had to keep watching and felt a connection with him. Straightforward, no BS attitude and great story telling.

@DustybarnZ

7 ай бұрын

My exact experience haha

@KatieShaddrick1

6 ай бұрын

For real! I couldn't not watch the whole thing. ❤

@MrKeithamus99

3 ай бұрын

@@KatieShaddrick1 put it on while doing something else

I was one of the Kiowa Pilots that you spoke of...... Great story. Stay strong!

@srsmedic8285

10 ай бұрын

We’re you there at the same time? 1-17? You guys were amazing. I remember the day Captain Hampton was lost.. and CWO Weaver

@mrf5347

10 ай бұрын

Thank You God Bless

@jasonjavelin

7 ай бұрын

Would love to hear your perspective in an interview!

@outlaw19able

7 ай бұрын

Wow, knew here well, I went through flight school with her. We were in purple class together. She was a very nice person, and I was really bummed when I heard what happened to her.@@srsmedic8285

My lab who passed several years ago pushed my glock 17 away from my head before pulling the trigger and wasn't but a few years after my OEF X tour and the now ex wife had left with the kids and it was me and my dog. Thank God my lab did because I've gotten help and try to help other vets whenever I can!

@UrbanValorTV

5 ай бұрын

🙏 Your lab was there at the perfect time my Brother. Glad you are here with us. SF🤙

@andrewwright8507

5 ай бұрын

@UrbanValorTV Have 3 of their names tattooed on my left arm and thats just a few from that tour but every day since then I look at thier names and try to live a life deserving of their sacrifice and it gives me reason.

@sk8ermGs

16 күн бұрын

All dogs go to heaven! Hope you’re doing well mate

82nd Airborne - Desert Shield / Desert Storm Vet...... Thanks for your share Brother!!

@UrbanValorTV

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching brother 👊🏼🤙🏼🇺🇸

Great, authentic interview for this dedicated soldier… 100% respect.

@UrbanValorTV

5 ай бұрын

🙏

“For the first time in history, a recruiter was honest.” Love it That is a rarity

@TheOne-zb7ux

8 ай бұрын

My recruiter was honest as well so maybe not

@LilHan-xq3pw

8 ай бұрын

Chicanos have soul. ☆Milkweed

@warwarneverchanges4937

4 ай бұрын

Who wants to be a Army cook if you cant cook you wash dishes for a year in the dessert sounds terrible

What a WARRIOR! I’m blown away by the ABSOLUTE honesty and candidness with which he remembers everything. Totally open and full of pride..AS HE SHOULD BE! My favorite interview easy! Thanks for bringing this American Hero to the rest of the world…

@jame2182

9 ай бұрын

Shame on you!!! Chicago Illinois USA? Daily carnage!! You are more evil and wicked than JUSSIE SMOLLETT because you want and promote war EVERY SINGLE DAY ALL DAY LONG

@Legalizeasbestos

9 ай бұрын

I'm sorry but if you think he should have pride for seriously contemplating executing prisoners AND then beating them half to death (these could have easily been civilians) then you have really fucked up morales. That is shameful. Imagine if there were Chinese occupiers here and they beat your son almost to death for stealing some gas.

@ADR199E

9 ай бұрын

@@Legalizeasbestos…… are you serious….. do you know how many Islamic extremist go to Germany, or Sweden or other countries that have nothing to do with anything Islam and you have terrorist that behead or kill innocent women and children and men……. And those people hide among regular clothing like cowards….. The U.S is not perfect but they atleast hold themselves accountable and also they wear uniforms to show proper military presence……. And if we are so bad why do we have enough freedom to publicly speak on the mistakes U.S military does as civilians…. You can’t do that in Russia or Middle East….. or the government will kill you…. We don’t have that bad of a problem like that in America…. We aren’t perfect but atleast have that….

@schadiel-ghorayeb479

8 ай бұрын

Jes great warrior, killing bombing and robbing poor Iraqis. damn i wish some Military would do the same in the US Just destroy you for a lie and then celebrate themselfes as heroes xD Oh wait china will in future

@schadiel-ghorayeb479

8 ай бұрын

@@Legalizeasbestos Die Rache der Völker wird über das 4te Rome kommen, wirst sehen bro

I known him since kindergarten! We graduated from BGHS... Always been a solid dude! Godly Man! Funny and a great friend! I reached out as a friend depressed having marital problems... He went out of his way to have dinner with me and hear me out... Crazy to know after everything he went through he was here for me in a time of need!

Much love and respect from 🇬🇧 to our US brothers. And this brave warrior for putting his experiences out there. If there is a war we stand next to you and your country.

@CsuarezFla

3 ай бұрын

Much respect to the🇬🇧 SAS.

Fernando’s memory is first rate…his experience recall is incredible! The stop-loss he concurred right when he was to be discharged was a tough one. Those metal bracelets he wears to honor his battle brothers is outstanding. This interview really hits the mark, thanks to all who made it happen!

@alwincoleman3932

10 ай бұрын

Glory bot

@katherinesatterlee4761

10 ай бұрын

​@@alwincoleman3932yet you came to stalk people because you have nothing in life to live for.

@deplorabledave1048

10 ай бұрын

@@alwincoleman3932 It appears that Tommy8404's father served in WW2. In what theater did you or your father serve? Draft evasion in Canada?

@RamminRanch

9 ай бұрын

@@deplorabledave1048he was a platoon leader in the 101st beta cuck brigade where he sucked off naked cowboys

@UltraMaiyn

9 ай бұрын

thats how mexicans are very detailed

These interviews are the best unintrusive ones I've seen, all about the vet and not about the interviewer talking

@Zachs1284

10 ай бұрын

You cornballs make the same comments on videos of dudes sitting in chairs listening to stories. this isn’t an interview.

@mesa4u

10 ай бұрын

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@mesa4u

10 ай бұрын

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It’s bad ass that this dude made the conscious decision to get out of his hometown and serve the USA at 18! Thank you!

This guy is a natural story teller. Very interesting, funny, sad, inspiring, and real story. I appreciate you letting the rest of us in on your story. Thanks gor your service. I am truly sorry for all your losses. Im glad that you got to live another day. Im thankful that you are an American.👊💯

Fernando was my Recent case Manager at a Veterans Program Similar to SAN Diego Aspire. Solid cat, very Godly man

This guy is a true American. Thank you for your service

@bibekjung7404

10 ай бұрын

ALMIGHTY GOD KABIR is the father of all souls that JESUS, MOHAMMAD, GURU NANAK, VEDH was telling in BIBLE, QURAN, GURU GRANTHA SAHEB

@GardenerEarthGuy

10 ай бұрын

Nah... America was founded on not being entangled in foreign wars. He's part of the problem.

@yotee7946

10 ай бұрын

@@lawlesslee1405lol

@katherinesatterlee4761

10 ай бұрын

​@@lawlesslee1405I see you have multiple personalities. Take your happy pills.

@peezytheproducer116

10 ай бұрын

I love this comment cause us Hispanics not always but most the time are looked at as we aren’t Americans despite are parents and grandparents sometimes even great grandparents being from the U.S.

I am a Vietnam Combat Veteran & a Christian. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE ❤

@EazyBoBeezy

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service sir! God bless you and your family.

@TheUltimateGC

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service.

@Prepper319

4 ай бұрын

The Bible has well over 50k confirmed errors in it google it . Islam is the answer.

@sdm1568

3 ай бұрын

What does God say about killing others? Hm?

This hit a nerve. I was in 2001-09 19d cav army. I can relate to everything you said bro. As a Chicano vet from nothing now i have more then i deserve. You have fellow vets out here that have your back.

@SmittyHD-zq7gk

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service.

There’s not a day goes by that I think about 22 years as a soldier, 7 of those in combat. Iraq for me will always be there with me.

@mrf5347

10 ай бұрын

Thank you God Bless

@djquinn11

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your service Sir!

@henrysparks3108

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service

@courtvandermade4242

9 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. A true hero

@joeythechin8870

9 ай бұрын

Thanks For Your Service Brother!! I was there in the sandbox, hunting For Top Insurgents. Iranian EFP Makers and Saddam’s old Guard.

Kudos to you josh for not interrupting and letting him speak. He is an awesome story teller. Thanks for this one. Semper fi

Bro your story made so much sense to me, joined the Marine Corps, walked in said I wanted to go Infantry, soon as possible so the day I graduated they were celebrating and I was leaving my grad party and going to boot camp, my deployments made me question where was God at if he was real how could he let this happen, got involuntary extended, went on another deployment came home was released, came home angry, felt alone, didnt trust anyone, didnt want to sound like a bitch, and I was so angry because there was no work so I walked away from everything and everyone, suicide started sounding like the plan, I attempted and the noise broke while I was unconscious, I fell the ground and hit my nose first and my nose split like a blowed up hot dog and that pain made me breathe I came too, tried one more time a couple days later but didnt take so I looked up and said ok God if I am supposed to live we need to talk. I put a pack on my back and took off walking 730 miles during a polar vortex cussing God the entire walk back down to where I was from. One night I couldnt get a fire going, and it was raining, sleeting, I was soaked, and just got worse and said ok God this is where I die, an hour later the rain and sleet stopped the moon came out full and bright and the valley was covered in ice and it lit up beautiful and that night in WV I found peace for the first time in years. And God and i had an understanding and I was on the front door step looking at my mom they didnt know I was walking home. I could have drove, but i needed that walk, that solitude, that quietness, no distraction, just me and my mind.

@freebird3348

8 ай бұрын

That’s one hell of a story mate. Maybe you could write it down and get it published. Turn it into a film! Huge ask I know, I guess I am thinking that it could be of enormous help to someone else in similar circumstances. Stay safe. All the best from Down Under.

@OldCracka

6 ай бұрын

You found God like when Lt Dan jumped off the shrimp boat and started swimming 😅lol

@user-tg5pv2cq2y

3 ай бұрын

@@OldCrackano lie I was there 😂

@bored4161

3 ай бұрын

Yo if this is real you really need to make this into a film or book, not every experience has to be shared but if all you said is true it sounds like a harrowing journey and I’m not a religious person

@hatfieldmccoy0311

3 ай бұрын

@@bored4161 all true brother, I have had a lot of people say I need to write a book about everything, but I can't imagine anyone would really care to really about it you know. But yeah I still stop and go back to the that spot in WV where I thought I was going to freeze to death often. It was a dark time I really never thought I would make it the other side alive but man, I did, I just wish some of these guys who get into that dark spot could hear me say don't give up, I lost another buddy I served with this last December and didn't have a clue he was struggling, and not sure if what I would have said would have even mattered but if you just keep pushing through it all there is light at the end of the tunnel

The definition of a true American hero

@parabot2

10 ай бұрын

So strutting off invading a country based on lies makes one a hero.

@katherinesatterlee4761

10 ай бұрын

​@@parabot2calm down pansy no one stealing your barbie collection. Stay calm do not harm yourself. You okay? Good.

Damn I served in 2007-2009 iraq and this story brought back some memories and emotions. The thoughts and feelings this guy went through..

@robs867

10 ай бұрын

Same here. I’m the same age as him and served 04 Iraq. No one will get it unless you were in combat. The struggle is real after war, your never the same. I live my life fulfilled to this day with a wife and 3 kids happily the best I can and my heart fully opened and trust 100% in Jesus. He is the only way to salvation.

@nickcc2003

10 ай бұрын

2003 to 04 Iraq Karbala.

@mrf5347

10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@BRExteriorPro

10 ай бұрын

@@robs867 yeah it's definitely not the same man. I have a wife and a son and I still feel empty at times. I also go back and forth about if we even accomplished anything over there. When I was there I thought we were. But now talking with my battle buddies years later I'm not sure and it fuckin sucks... Oh well it's the past I guess right.

@Declared-righteous

10 ай бұрын

@@BRExteriorPro Thank you for your service.

What a guy. I hope he knows how many people are thankful for him.

@UrbanValorTV

5 ай бұрын

🙏

"What have you done that he cannot forgive?" Damn. That one hit me right in the face. Great video, brother.

This is without a doubt the best interviews I’ve ever watched… At one time i was suffering just like Fernando was, and I too finally got the help I desperately needed… No words can describe the overwhelming burden and heartache I lived through for so many years, but finally being able to get all that crap off my conscience and getting my life back is no doubt one of the best feelings I’ve ever felt…

@edwardrichard2561

10 ай бұрын

I happy for you bud. I appreciate the sacrifices you made.

@bibekjung7404

10 ай бұрын

ALMIGHTY GOD KABIR is the father of all souls that JESUS, MOHAMMAD, GURU NANAK, VEDH was telling in BIBLE, QURAN, GURU GRANTHA SAHEB

@careycrews1

10 ай бұрын

Thank You for your sacrifice. Thank You!

@RamminRanch

9 ай бұрын

@@bibekjung7404beta cuck

@christopherwalker6056

9 ай бұрын

​@@bibekjung7404what exactly is your point?

I was almost a 22 a day turn myself in the Veterans Hospital over in San Diego then I ended up on the caseload of Fernando and I was very very fortunate this was just the last few months

@mrf5347

10 ай бұрын

Stay strong brother Stay with us God Bless

Listening to Fernando Arroyo’s story was an experience. I went from sweaty palms hearing about jump school to laughing at the weed story, then to shock and awe hearing his 3rd deployment, by the end i was crying hearing his time coming home. This man is such an inspiration to me… every thing he said resonates with me. Especially his relationship with god. As a young 23 year old man that also believes in Jesus, I look up to Fernando. Godspeed and Godbless, thank you for doing this buddy.

I was youtube surfing when this video randomly started playing. Watching it I relived experiences from over 40 years ago in my own life through this video. It struck home. The intensity. The violence. The adrenalin. The terror. The loss. The 4-5 years it took to get my life back on track after the Army. The emotions, experiences, and losses that I carry with me to this day. The complete lack of resources available when I served upon separation for counseling. It was one day your in, next day you're on a plane, you land, fill out reams paperwork, turn in your equipment, get your final pay with a travel voucher and a thank you for your service, and you're on you own in 72 hours. But we survive.

@trumpsaid3550

9 ай бұрын

Stay strong, SALUTE!!! "Brothers"

@TempleOfKnife

9 ай бұрын

God bless man.

@hemp64731

8 ай бұрын

Man, to be honest I was thinking the same thing. My memories are coming up in October and that was our worst attacks. Was in the 82nd also.

@natewatt7365

8 ай бұрын

That's messed up....😢

@patkearney9320

8 ай бұрын

Yes same here only different country ( North of Ireland) 80s was my time and we were fighting the Brit military, and a handful of different paramilitary groups. It was a terrible time looking back but as a young man you’re loyal to your country and brothers. I’m 61 now and I still get jumpy and upset yet our Grandfathers and fathers fought the same enemy. We have peace now but it’s not solid I hope are sons don’t have to do the same thing, I’m sure my Grandfather said the same thing about my father and he about me.

Im 7th generation or so So Cal Native. I really enjoy hearing the stories of all the Chicano Great Americans who Did Their Duty! I hope God Blesses Them All !!!

God isn’t done with this young man. What an inspiration to others.

@slappy8941

10 ай бұрын

There is no magical invisible man in the sky. What we do in life is up to us.

@RamminRanch

9 ай бұрын

@@slappy8941don’t be so fuckin negative. Fuck sakes. Let people believe in what they want to believe in. You don’t have to be so cynical

Came here for action pack story but instead leave me in tears, am a civilian but am going through alot sometimes suicidal tendency as well ... his message give me hope and feel like am not the only one in life with mountain of problem.. God bless you sir.

@warbuzzard7167

8 ай бұрын

Please seek help before you make a poor choice. You deserve better than to be in misery.

@q2lamer

4 ай бұрын

there is no problem in the world that can solve a suicide death. every life is a gift and special and its up to you to solve it and i know you can. it can be so hard , but belive in jesus and ask him for help and he will be there for you. problems you always solve in baby steps, start with the easy one and fight throu the hardest. im sure if you faith is strong jesus our god will be there for you. what also helps if you ask friends and family to pray you for. i start right here and now and pray for you.

@ajstevens1037

3 ай бұрын

Toughen up buddy.. I'm a cripple laying in bed with a pressure sore. Think about the people you'll leave behind wondering why?? Hear this guys story? He made it you can!

so much respect for this guy and all veterans. we don’t honor or help them enough. i wouldn’t even feel worthy to be in the same room as this guy. hero. I appreciate him and all vets

I'm in tears, The world is a much better place with you in it. God be with you, God bless you...

I'm so proud of you, Fernando! God has blessed you tremendously. 🙏

Wow. His honesty and courage was just amazing. I’m in recovery myself with PTSD, not from the effects of war but from issues due to my family of origin. He’s done an incredible amount of work. I wish survivors of abuse had such complete and thorough recovery resources available to us. Thanks so much for sharing this. Very inspiring.

@smokeyz26

7 ай бұрын

You got this! You not alone!!

@OldCracka

6 ай бұрын

You know you got a messed up family when you refer to them as "my family of origin" 😅

@Yankeepride03

5 ай бұрын

@@OldCracka 🤡 Bumblebee tuna

That hopeless, post golden years of your life (for many veterans it was their time either in combat participating or being miserable as all heck with your (sometimes unknown) closest family you’ll ever have) is very real. Talk about your time. Share your stories and experiences. This will absolutely help others suffering and having difficulty with mental health in the future.

Great story I myself grew up on the streets of South Philly .At 18 joined the Army also never flew in an aircraft, in Basic training the Airborne recruiter showed up 10 of us singed up out of a group of 2 or 3 hundred. Everyone said you guys are nuts to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. I have to say to this day it was one of the BEST DESIONS I EVER MADE IN MY LIFE. I ended with 32 jumps and loved every one of them. ONLY ANYONE WHO EVER JOINED THE ARMY AIRBORE WOULD KNOW WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT.

His stories was an emotional roller-coaster... great interview.

Fuck man I was on your last tour with you. I was in Aco 2nd platoon we had 5 Kia many wounded. Gerard was my first sgt my second tour. Badass dude he lost an eye on your tour so had a pimp eyepatch. Good dude only higher up I respected. What you said about being 19 and thinking your not going to make it. It’s a trip man I was 19 on that intense tour. Glad your helping vets now. I traveled the world studying alternative medicines to offer our boys alternatives to opiates. Now I have a acupuncture and massage clinic just for vets up in Wisconsin. Love ya brother would love to connect sometime.

@michaelbost4050

4 ай бұрын

Hell yeah you're still here!

@roguespearsf

4 ай бұрын

Yeah man, I was a rifle team leader as a PFC before I was old enough to drink and the full of extent of that didn't hit me until I came back from the first deployment in 05 and seeing my friends who went to college and how it was just an extension of high school with less supervision and more drugs and alcohol. They went to parties and snuck into bars on their 19th birthdays, I turned 19 in a turret pulling security on a .50 outside an ANP compound. I was 19 and felt 40 and they were 19 acting like 16 year olds.

@slash53GNR

4 ай бұрын

Battle Monkeys!

@sdm1568

3 ай бұрын

Just for vets, huh? Sounds pretty selfish to exclude others who could benefit from that as well.

Wonderful testimony Mr. Arroyo. Your story of the Bible falling off the desk is an amazing sign. Thank you for opening up. And thank you for your service.

I love a great story teller. This dude is a legend. Edit: his self destruction story was wild. Gave me chills. So glad this dude survived.

Ex Brit Army here, not a bad career but it never came close to Fernando's service. His life is incredible. And he's really candid. His recruitment story reminded of me trying to enlist at 17, as a skinny little runt. I had to go back a few times before they took me in, and like Fernando they tried to talk me into becoming a cook. Looking back, maybe they did need cooks. But I also think they needed to know if I really wanted it the hard way; and if I was worth their time. After that, honestly, the recruitment process was greased for me. Enjoyed this video interview, thanks.

Hearing you talk about waking up in the middle of the night low crawling took me straight back to 2006 when I got out. I woke up my girlfriend at that time doing the same thing yelling at her to hide in my closet cause there coming😢 thanks for sharing big guy

This guy couldn’t had told his story better. Well done

I love to see the excitement that runs through these guys when they talk about basic training. It all has a purpose in the end. Hard training to prepare us for the job at hand. The Sergeants and officers that are interviewed all the recruit's "kids", reminds me of good times while faced with horrible circumstances. God bless America and her Warriors !

These interviews deserve way more views

Salute 🫡. Tears in my eyes, I spent 22 yrs in the Army, I too have almost ended it all, spent a month in a VA psychiatric hospital. Thank you brother for all you done, accomplished and still doing. God Bless 🇺🇸🇺🇸 An old SGM….

@007gunlogo

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your service, Tony. Hope you're OK now.

We love and appreciate you guys bro! ✌️

My ex husband came back from Vietnam a mess. He destoyed our marriage,his career, and health. He refused to get help even to this day. He has been married four times and quietly dying now. Some never recover or seek help after serving their country.

@hededcdn

8 ай бұрын

He destroyed, huh? Some women used to stay with their fucked up men. The VA isn't exactly helping these men.

@JulieSevelson-nb9nj

8 ай бұрын

Maybe you can find a Christian veteran from that Vietnam era to help your ex- husband to prepare for the next life properly. He won't find peace in this life,after all that happened, but he CAN turn his life over to Jesus before it's too late.

@llq4ever309

7 ай бұрын

Humans weren’t supposed to see, feel, or experience the things our veterans have. May God bless him and you and your family

What a awesome interview! Thank you for sharing both sides.

This was a great insight into what a combat veteran goes through. Appreciate all veterans 🙏. Nobody knows the physical and emotional trauma they endure.

@cleetorres1351

9 ай бұрын

I was a gay cartel captain . Took real balls to succeed. I'd be asked to bum members of rival gangs and I did many tines 367 tines I counted . I'd make it count and go deep I used technical 8nf9 to make it lat including prosthetic equipment to male ot late I till they belew several times and I did it for america . Do call me a hero I just did my job . 2m5 to 6 hour sessions brutal non stop work amd they all complied . 2 misti oneguy 11 hours ans he told it all efore he killed himself after 19 ejaculating experiences. I did my duty . True story

@hermanchristian3536

8 ай бұрын

No kidding... How would anyone who hasn't been tried in it?

@JuanFlores-qp1rt

7 ай бұрын

100% agree bro!

@Fangblade99

6 ай бұрын

Imagine the physical and emotional trauma they inflicted on two countries full of civilians…

What a fantastic episode of this man’s story! Happy to see he got the help he needed and found purpose in his life after the war!

He is a super hero in my book. I pray he lives a very prosperous and happy life. Very proud of him and thankful to all that serve in our country's military and the sacrifice they have made.

I watched the whole video, thanks for letting Fernando pour his heart out, it was worth every second.

Dude, thank you so much for sharing your story. I’m a former Marine and my son is a marine right now. Thank you brother for sharing this with me.

I want to be a Ranger one day. I’m almost done with college and I can probably get a regular job after but that’s not what I want. Stories like these make me look up to these guys. Thank you for your service.

@mingus445_gaming

10 ай бұрын

be very careful what you wish for

@ikedubois

10 ай бұрын

Hey man as someone who’s been through Ranger School and a bunch of other Army schools (I’ve been in since 2007) if I were you I’d sign up as a 18A (since you have a college degree) that MOS is a Special Forces Officer. And if you’re in SF (aka Green Berets) and since you’d be an officer you could get slotted very easily for Ranger School as well. Best of luck to you.

@lifeisa.smalllesson4607

10 ай бұрын

Don't risk your health, life, and future for war... We laugh about these times cus we have to..it wasn't fun, just traumatizing. The trade off for this lifestyle/career is immeasurable!

@nathanramos9500

10 ай бұрын

Do it bro. Live ur life be a Ranger

@lifeisa.smalllesson4607

10 ай бұрын

@@ikedubois good advice brother

Well done young man! Deployed. Put in work. Came back and lied about pain to prevent looking weak. Then admitted to his actions. Well done!

@ShredHead931

5 ай бұрын

Yeah we all do it. Then when we ask for help people scream about how weak we are.

Wild story, glad you’re still with us bro

God Bless ya Brother! Thank you for serving our country. Thank you for sharing your Story!

@UrbanValorTV

4 ай бұрын

Appreciate your support 🤙🏼

That’s a good dude, much respect. I’m glad that you are still here.

The crazy thing is that leaving the infantry is like leaving an identity behind we feel alone. Especially when we got back from deployments and discharged. I felt lost for a long time but eventually made my way to healthcare and am a registered nurse now. This is a great interview that every grunt can relate to that fought in Iraq and Afghanistan

@UrbanValorTV

4 ай бұрын

Thats awesome brother. Glad that you are in a good place in life.

A great and true story. I thank him for his service and for helping our veterans!

One of the best interviews I’ve ever watched. Good luck to you sir , you are a true Hero .

Glad this man is still with us

Man having a Dad makes all the difference in the world. My parents split when I was 3. I got in alotta trouble but I turned out okay.

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the strength and courage to be able to openly share your testimony! God's Peace and Blessings!

@UrbanValorTV

3 ай бұрын

Appreciate your support 🙏🏼

What an amazing American hero and a true Christian. God was with you in Iraq. Thank you for sharing your amazing story. ❤

This dude makes me proud to be an American.🇺🇸

@alberto123iq

9 ай бұрын

Yeah , with four trained gay men beating up two skinny iraqies. very brave. He even said he'd beat them to death if he didn't break his wrist.

@terranaxiomuk

9 ай бұрын

​@@alberto123iqWhat's wrong with that?

This guy experienced a lot of the suck. God bless him and I hope he can overcome any trauma that without a doubt he has experienced.

This man went through some hell and even when he got back home he still was going through some hell. Appreciate his service

I went to bell gardens high school! Class of 2014 though nice seeing a vet from our city tell his story! Thank you for your service fernando!

This is absolutely stunning. Mr. Arroyo, thank you for sharing your story and for the work you are doing with vets now.

True American 🇺🇸 hero! Thank you for your service. His story is amazing! I felt that I was there watching going through this. I hope they make a move of this for you and your brothers. God bless you all.

Thank you for these interviews, they are important! It can help to talk about things and for the future it will be important to have these so future generations can also watch them and learn. Recently I discovered interviews with German WW1 Veterans and it hits different to hear from the actual people what they experienced rather then hear it from a historian or just read about it.

Great interview. I did the same thing almost. I joined my junior year of high school. I went through the Army recruiter that came to my school. Told him I wanted airborne infantry. His MOS was artillery and he asked me if I was sure and I said yes, very sure. Once at MEPPS they tried to get me to accept all kinds of mechanic jobs and I just kept saying no. Then they finally said ok you will be 11X and just ask for airborne school once you get to basic. I called BS and said I was leaving and they finally put it in my contract. I ended up as 11B and went to Korea first and then finally the 82nd (2/504 PIR).

God bless you always Brother, I had the great honor of meeting you and spending an entire week getting to know you. I love you Brother and stay safe.

My recruiters never lied to me. I did become an Airborne Infantryman when I enlisted back in 1986. I finally did go to my first combat during the Panama Invasion of 1989-90, later in life I was in Iraq from 2006-08 as again in infantry. The greatest thing of my memories was jumping out of airplanes from Airborne School and 30 times later, I loved it!!! For my reunions I would jump out of a C47 like the Band Of Brothers Hollywood for 3 years until COVID hit. I used to be in the 1/508th PIR.

@HappyHermitt

9 ай бұрын

I was in 1/508 1996-98. Rebadged from 3/325 to 1//508 in Italy. Diablo

@reddevilparatrooper

9 ай бұрын

@@HappyHermitt My BC in Panama was Billy Fitzgerald in 89-90.

He's so good at telling his story, thank you for your service and for sharing.

One of the best interviews I've heard

Bro this one hit different, Fernando thank you brother, from an old Forward Observer I just want to say thank you and I’m glad you didn’t pull the trigger that night, I’ve been there, 🙏🏻💙

@mrf5347

10 ай бұрын

My friend, thank you for being here with us. God Bless

9:08 Just love the attitude of people who can embrace the suck and are willing to do the unknown. Takes a real man.

This is an amazing story. His story underscores the importance of family, personal responsibility, doing right. His transformation, his battles on the streets of America and overseas, his personal trauma. We owe it to him and the others who gave. We owe it to care for them, we owe them that. Thank you for your service, I am greatful and thinking of you and your family.

Wow !! That was one powerful and honest share !! Thank you !! 🙏🏽❤️

Fernando, your video spoke directly to me. Thank you for that and all you are doing.

Thank you all that served and still serving. 9 men amd 1 female in my family served , from WW1, WW2, KOREAN WAR AND VIETNAM..

@UrbanValorTV

Ай бұрын

🫡 much respect to your family members who served our country 👊🏼🇺🇸🤙🏼

That was a great watch. Thank you for your service mate.

The things this man experienced is crazy! God bless you brotha and I'm so glad that you are using your experiences to help other Vets! Thank You for your service and sacrifice to our country and your brothers who fought along side you on your deployments!

I have watched hundreds of these interviews with Veterans of all ages. This guy really speaks well. And I don't mean grammatically just getting the message across. I'm really getting into this podcast. I have to stop and comment. I sincerely hope that he's doing some public speaking hopefully paid engagements to share his story. He tells it so very very well. Many thanks for him being on this podcast. But he definitely needs to enlarge his audience. I will share it as much as I can share this video as much as I can

This was fascinating, exciting and sad.thank you fur letting this man just speak the words he needed to share. I hope it gave him some form of peace. We need to remember what veterans go through after being subjected to the horrors of war. They carry the weight and pain, and often silently.

This dude is my hero. You don’t know me but I love you brother thank you so much for your service. You are imperfectly perfect brother and god loves you so much ! And everything you’ve gone through is now created a version of you that is serving the betterment of all of us with your story. I’m so thankful for my freedom and my life because of hero’s like you. I can never thank you enough. Your story really touched me and I hope you know how loved you are brother !

@UrbanValorTV

12 күн бұрын

Appreciate your words and for watching brother🙏🏼

Great interview ! Joined in 76 right out of high school. 3rd squad 2nd platoon Bravo co 3/325 82nd Airborne.

@mrf5347

10 ай бұрын

Thank You! God Bless

I watched that play out on September 11th and it caused me to join the Army. Served as a Infantryman 11bravo for 3 years. Joined in 2006. Some of the best and wrst times of my young adult life. Got to Benning Sept 6 2006. Alpha 1-50.

I was in the scout platoon 2/505 around the same time you were there. Although, it was such a long time ago, I barely remember anyone I didn't directly work with. I was also pretty close to you in Fallujah on the eastern side near the MSR. Thanks for sharing your story. You got a lot more courage than I do. - Airborne.

@jakehirschman1533

9 ай бұрын

I was A co 2/505 at that time, rock on man

@hemp64731

8 ай бұрын

Honestly I don’t remember most of the guys I served with just a few of them. Was with 2/325.

@82nd11bBastard

8 ай бұрын

I was C co 2P on that deployment. At least a few of our guys from Charlie Co went to the scout platoon… The only scout guys I can remember right now are the four that were attached to us at PB Olson. …I still think about the horrible shyte that went down. I hope the living will know peace before their time to rest. H-Minus

We're glad you're still here, brother. We care.

It’s sometimes tough to hear what the younger generation had to endure. When I was younger, we had many Vietnam veterans in our neighborhood. Their struggles were many. When I was older, there came a day when I possessed somewhat of an understanding of what they were experiencing after their service. This October, I’ll be in Jacksonville, NC with my fellow Marines and Corpsmen, for the 40th Anniversary of the Beirut bombing of our BLT HQ, and to honor those who were KIA/WIA, both before and after the events of 10/23/83. Keep doing what you’re doing. “The first duty is to remember.” SF

@jerrygirdner2753

9 ай бұрын

Amen brother! Both my boys were born at Camp Le June, one in 1994 and the other in 1996, both myself and their Mother are Marine Veterans. Semper Fi from an old Marine

@legalisecrack

9 ай бұрын

Blame your government for getting involved in unnecessary conflicts

@jackwillmore2319

9 ай бұрын

Michael, I lost a high school friend in the Beirut bombing. Hit like a ton of bricks, I was 23 he was 22 I was just out of college a year and he had gone into the Marines and was in the building that collapsed with the car bomb engineered by Iranians. I also lost a friend in Iraq, he was my same age and was chaperoning a female American lawyer who was trying to collect and organize Iraqi women into the newly forming government. He, she, and their bodyguard driver were murdered at a fake checkpoint and their bodies stuffed into the trunk of the car. The car was stopped and searched at another checkpoint and discovered. His name was John Zangas, a colonel , and a great man who left behind a wife and 3 kids. This was in 2004 as best I remember now and he would have been 44 years old at the time of his death. It's a small world and every body lost is has a ripple effect.

@HERETOHELPPEOPLE729

9 ай бұрын

What the younger generation has to endure..... are you having a laugh or what.???🤦🏻‍♂️ Each generation before this current weak ,gamer and social medias obsessed generation has had it way way harder 100 percent 👍🏻 WW1 and WW2 ,Korea and Vietnam had everything way harder than this current pathetic generation. I genuinely can't believe that you think this. Agree with the rest of your comment bud damn do I personally think that opening sentence was utter nonsense.

@scottnaylon

9 ай бұрын

​@@HERETOHELPPEOPLE729are you a combat veteran?

When I enlisted I only wanted Airborne Infantry as well but the recruiters were pushing MLRS, multiple launch rocket system, and they were baffled when I insisted on paratrooper. It worked out, I spent 6 yrs active duty and went from 82nd & 2nd ID in Korea and a trip to combat thrown in for giggles. Good times. Airborne, Brother

82nd!!! Go Fayettenam and Bragg!!! Born and raised 910!!!! And loss is never easy, my best friend for years called me before his birthday, then committed suicide on his birthday. We would say the exact same thing. Love you bro, we miss you all the time JTS.