As a former Marine and combat veteran lots of men would of risked their lives to save their buddies you can never be closer than someone you have gone through combat with

@judyhorstmann6332

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. God bless!

@pickleriiick7294

2 жыл бұрын

Semper Yut, brother!

@fredselbman3319

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brother, Semper Fi 🇺🇸

@heididietrich9800

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for serving!

@mikekriger8732

2 жыл бұрын

Semper Fidelis Brother Oorah!

We should all pray that we might be this strong. This man was an exceptional man.

His recon code-name in the military phonetic alphabet of Tango-Mike-Mike (TMM) was for That Mad Mexican. He gave some great speeches before passing, ever a proud American and soldier. He has highways, parks, an American Legion chapter, and even a U.S. Navy ship named after him (USNS Benavidez T-AKR-306).

@865style

2 жыл бұрын

With all due respect to soldiers from other countries but there are no soldiers better/ tougher then an American soldier.

@AJTurbo

2 жыл бұрын

@@865style British SAS, russian spetsnaz

@alonzoescatel1987

2 жыл бұрын

@@AJTurbo the Spetnaz got owned by the Ukrainians

@shelleytorok1406

2 жыл бұрын

British SAS

@levin448

2 жыл бұрын

@@AJTurbo SAS became template for Special Forces.

Master Sargent Benavidez is a true Texan and American hero. He came up from less than nothing to become an example of how to be not just an American, Texan or a soldier but how to be a leader and a hero. I believe that all students in 7th grade Texas History in our public schools here in Texas learn about him.

@brettyoss1693

2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Missouri and even when I was young I was a big history buff... After watching a special about Mr Benavidez I requested that my history teacher had to tell everyone what happened... We ended up reading the after action report... Alot of teenagers had tears by the end of it. I mean a soldier's courage cannot be compared to anything we can imagine.

@gregdavidson670

2 жыл бұрын

High School teammate was a friend of Roy’s. They would meet at rodeos. Said he was a great guy. I’ve watched some speeches he was very funny. Talking about the being the only person speaking German with a Texas accent.

@taylortevebaugh5146

2 жыл бұрын

@ChristianOliver I agree.

@ReaIJackhammer

2 жыл бұрын

Lol I love how everyone agrees texas is I own country inside the US.

@timgoins1429

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/kaOJ1qyxdZfZmtY.html

How could anyone ever "unsubscribe" from this channel? They're the best! 100K in 12-15 days! 🙂

@Parker-930

2 жыл бұрын

No. It will be sooner than that, for sure.

@amirrizer5069

2 жыл бұрын

More like 3-4 days.

@jdub8325

2 жыл бұрын

@Amir Rizer I hope I'm wrong!

@dbqdude75ify

2 жыл бұрын

I been telling them from before Millie even joined that they have huge potential. They are great 👍

When l was younger l had the opportunity to hear this man speak at a military function . It is an experience l will never forget

The things this soldier accomplished are almost beyond belief... A TRUE HERO!!

The Americans and our best friends, the British, are countries filled with hero's. When you have freedom, you have something worth defending.

@rimehoarfrost3059

2 жыл бұрын

I thought Canada was the US' best friend :( (tears from Canada here...)

@orlandorojas439

3 ай бұрын

@@rimehoarfrost3059 I think when people say Americans, they automatically include Canada, because we're on the same continent and we're neighbors. We love our Canadian family.

The dude is awesome and loved by Americans

@HistoryNerd808

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. He was a true American badass.

@cyndybutler7330

2 жыл бұрын

@@HistoryNerd808 yes 👍😁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I don't know if anyone will agree with me; it's ok... In my mind you two are heroes of a sort as well because you use your videos to teach and to help others remember, and you do it with respect and dignity... God Bless!!

We know him and his history well in the green beret community. He was in 5th group, I was in 7th group through the 1980s. His legend lives on

Audie L Murphy is one you should cover. Most decorated US soldier of World War 2. He was a hell of a soldier, and passed over by the Marine Corp and Paratroopers because he was too short. Great video.

@srey6710

2 жыл бұрын

also starred in his own movie about him

@m2hmghb

2 жыл бұрын

@@srey6710 Yup, To hell and back. From what I heard he was a pain to please on that one, he kept trying to get things exactly as he remembered them. Good man haunted by a lot of demons.

@veiledallegory

2 жыл бұрын

Not to take anything away from Audie but many modern day historians believe his exploits were exaggerating by those who used him to sell war bonds and entertainment.

@annep.1905

2 жыл бұрын

And Sgt. York, WWI.

@trudiegentry-pears6810

2 жыл бұрын

Audie was also from Texas.

Should check out his speech he gave. It's one of those videos that you won't realize how long it is because of how captivating it is. He is funny, humble, and real

I remember this man's story very well. There were those that went way above and beyond the call of duty just out of sheer fortitude, strength and determination. It's amazing what a human can do who doesn't know the meaning of the word quit.

They made a Movie about the Soldier that didn't want to take a Weapon and was eventually allowed to be a Field-Medic who normaly have to carrry a Weapon aswell, he promised a significant other that he wouldn't. It's called ,,Hacksaw Ridge'' and I highly recommend it. Andrew Garfield is in it.

@myrtlemaude47

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure that was the movie Beesley was describing at the beginning of the video.

@Domuniki

2 жыл бұрын

@@myrtlemaude47 yes, that's why I commented it.

@bryanfreemyer5074

2 жыл бұрын

Desmond Doss is the name of the field medic. The movie only covers the one battle but there is a you tube video that covers him more indepth

I saw an interview with this man some years ago and what a humble human being and super patriot. One of my very few close friends is a Vietnam Green Beret war vet that received every metal there is but for the C.M.O. which he certainly deserved. I read a summary of his actions, for which personally he doesn't speak of, and it brought me to tears. At 74 years old, he is still build like Rambo and is the most loving gentle humble human being you'd ever know. As he was training the Vietnamese troops against the Vietcong they came under attack during one of his many missions. Long story short, having been shot, he carried and pulled several of his men into choppers...then went back to guide US mortar fire to the enemy which landed only yards from his position. That story among many he doesn't talk about as you can imagine what being part of a "special strike force" unit entailed with loss of life but one story, is one he shares and hopes to have answered one day before he passes. As he and his crew were flying in a chopper over the delta at only a few yard above the water, under enemy fire, they could see a small child, a girl drowning. He said they needed to get her but they said they could not risk it being under fire as they were. As they flew near the girl in passing, he jumped out fully geared up with some 75lbs of gear as he said. The current and tide was very strong and he a very strong swimmer, he managed to grab the girl, put her on his back, as the chopper made it way to come around. Still, he began to drown with the gear weight, the child and the current. Just as he began to go under saving this little Vietnamese girl, the tip of his boot touched a rock which gave him enough time to catch his breath and make it to shore. He and his crew brought the child to safety and off they went to go once again into battle. He wonders to this day if the girl is still alive. I would to. There are so many unsung hero's like this, willing to risk their lives for people many would consider "expendable". I do hate war...as we all should, but I thank the stars for brave men and women like this, even in their humility, that keep folks like me and my family safe.

He was The First Hispanic American and the last Vietnam Vet to Earn the Medal Of Honor. a true inspiration to Hispanics everywhere.

@braemtes23

2 жыл бұрын

A true inspiration to Americans as well.

There's a video of him telling his story up on KZread. You should go watch him tell it himself. It's really good

My Uncle was in Vietnam & to this day still suffers from PTSD. They spit on me in my Homeland was what they got when they came back, when none of them wanted to be there to begin with. Many were drafted & had no choice, my dad was! They are just as brave as the military forces are today.

There's a special place in heaven for souls like this🫡

I was a second lieutenant in the Marine corps and I would have been proud to serve with this man. He was a hell of a soldier that refused to give up until every man was either safe or going home to their families for a soldier's burial which they earned through serving America with pride. I lost 3 of my men in a heavy firefight in Afghanistan while on patrol in a village when we were ambushed by insurgents and a sniper 700 yards away in his nest. But this man has ballz of steel and nerves of a lion. I would have loved to meet him.

That man really is a legend

May God Bless the two of you for your appreciation of our Veteran Heroes no matter what country they are from.

I had the honor of meeting Master Sergeant Benavidez back in the early 1990's, a few years before his death. He had served with my brother-in-law Master Sergeant Herbert Patron in Vietnam and had been good friends with him and when I attended a Special Forces Convention in Las Vegas with Herbie I was introduced to him. Even in his 60's he was a ball of fire and gave an amazing speech about Duty, Honor and Country which left the crowd stunned and in tears. He is more of a hero than anyone could possibly imagine. If you want to look into another Medal of Honor recipient, check out Sergeant First Class Alwyn C Cashe, who received it posthumously this past year. He passed away in 2005 due to massive second and third degree burns over 75% of his body received when his Bradley Fighting vehicle was struck by an Improvised Explosive Device in Iraq. After he escaped the vehicle, 6 men were still trapped in the troop compartment. The vehicles fuel cell had ruptured and exploded and Sgt Cashe's uniform was soaked in fuel. Despite already being injured and soaked in fuel, he went back into the vehicle six times to bring out his boys. By the time he was done, his clothing had been burned off his body and he had suffered massive burns. But he refused to be treated until his men were. Eventually he had to be sedated for his own good. He was transferred first to Germany for further treatment and then on to Texas and the US Army's premier burn center, where he lingered until the injuries caused his death in November 2005. I am proud to say I was part of a Facebook group dedicated to getting his earlier award for bravery upgraded to the MOH and with help from so many people here in the US and from around the world, his wife Tamara was presented with the Medal in December of 2021 after a 16 year fight to get it done. He is also a true hero.

From serving in the war in Vietnam, you live day by day with death tugging at your shoulder. It is a memory that will never go completely out of you head. It is like a permanent night mare.

He’s the real Rambo

what an amazing man he was

You should definitely check out his speech when he did receive the medal of honor, it was amazing

Awesome. I love this man’s heroism. I served in the US Army for 2 combat tours, never be as great as this man. 😊❤

Wow that's all I can say....respect 🙌

Reading about him and his story when I was a kid was the reason why I joined the Army

These two have taught me so much about my own country! I love them!

Rambo had to have kept a photo of Roy Benavidez beside his bed.

Watched a video of him giving a speech. Such a great guy who loved his country.

As is very common in the service you always try to never leave dead behind if it is even remotely possible.

Great video. Awesome shirt BTW Millie. Hopefully you guys make the jump across the pond for good one day.

I don't have the right words to truly explain my feelings. This true legend was part immigrant, part native American. Neither class were treated as humans back then. He made it as a Green Beret AFTER such a horrific injury, and did so much for the Nation that truly hazed him during his formative years. This shows that even the best of people in the worst of times can and should care for their brethren. I cannot even fathom going into a enemy-controlled zone, without the support of a ranged weapon like a rifle. I truly hope his legacy never wanes, and our future military members respect and look up to his example.

@corinnepmorrison1854

2 жыл бұрын

Amen...🙏🏻❤️

This man lived breathed and loved, the Army.!! I mean, he grew up, made fun of by Mexicans and Indians. Basically became a paraplegic after Korean tour and again after his first Vietnam tour! And he put his body back into shape!! The greatest soldier ever. I met him back in early 90s, when I was in the 82nd. And another thing, after all he did that day, when I met him, I said to myself," this guy is small, like 5'6" and proly 160lbs back then- how... did he do all that?". Michael Pena, needs to produce,direct, and star in a movie, about him. I mean, he grew up, made fun of by Mexicans and Indians. Basically became a paraplegic after Korean tour and again after his first Vietnam tour! And he put his body back into shape!!!

I tell my friends about your channel. I hope that helps you. I love this story. I've seen it before and actually watched him giving speeches. Truly an American hero. ❤❤

My Grandpa and Grandma both served in Vietnam. My Grandpa was an officer who would interrogate many Viet Kong Soldiers deciding if they were Viet Kong or a Vietnamese Villager Most of interrogations was delt with a Gun in his hand. My Grandma was Nurse mostly dealt with Burn victims.

I'm not crying you are.

This dude is the stuff of legends literally. My military buddies say you stop moving when your dead 😆 and he wasn't dead

Thank you for showing this. I am an American, alive during the Vietnam War, and don't recall ever hearing this story. A true American hero.

I am one of very few American service members who can say that I was a basic training instructor for people who had already gone to some form of basic training as I was an instructor for the Warrior transition course, which allowed other services to join the United States army. But not without our mandatory training program with which we saw much success and I have many memories of meeting. People who I would have never known existed, ranging from sub mariners to aircraft maintenance personnel to. Coast guard gunners and many other jobs within the united states military

Love the rebranding as The Beesleys I was always subscribed so I didn’t really notice the change

I met this gentleman and he was the most humble man I ever met.

You need to hear his MOH speech, as incredible as his story is, hearing him speak will elevate any and all respect you have for him.

While going to Nursing School I worked with spinal cord injury patients doing home care as a job. I worked with quadriplegic Vietnam vets with another friend in the nursing program and it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I was just a teen when the war ended and it always horrified me the way returning soldiers were treated. Well I won't get into that. Loving your channel. 😎

Should listen to the speech he gave / story he told live back in 1991 when he received the medal of honor.

Ive seen stories about this man before, his actions that day under near constant enemy fire while wounded multiple times by gunfire and bayonet and then some just leaves me speechless. I revere and respect anyone who goes into harms way for our and others freedom as so many repeatedly do, but more often than we know there are men like this who go so far above and beyond the call of duty while badly wounded under dire conditions its just beyond words how they can keep going let alone save so many lives. The words selfless and Hero defintely apply here along with many others. RIP Roy Benavidez

This brave soldier was from the El Campo area here in Texas. He is regarded as a Texas Treasure and the major highway in the area where he is from is named for him.

I think I may have met this man. I was very young but I was stationed at Fort Bragg, 1988 to 92’. One Sunday morning I was on what’s called CQ (Charge of Quarters) and we got a call from battalion headquarters that a Vietnam war hero was on the base and that we should look out for him(that was rare). His name was well known at the time as a legend but no one had really met him. He walked up to the barracks, he was by himself and he very quiet, didn’t say much at all. The Sergeant in charge was in awe of him. The reason I think it’s the same guy is because unlike today there weren’t as many Hispanics in the military and I can only think of one Hispanic war hero from 82 Airborne during the Vietnam war.

This sounds like a 80's Chuck Norris movie :)

I love this one. Mr Ballen does a good cover of this too. He goes into more detail and explains what that air strike did

Thank you for reacting to this legend of a man. He is well known. I am an Army and Air Force veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. I love how much you honor the United States 🇺🇸.

@nexpro6118

2 жыл бұрын

Did u go through both boot camps?

@ChupacabraNinja

2 жыл бұрын

@@nexpro6118 Nope. Didn't have to.

@nexpro6118

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChupacabraNinja that's actually pretty cool then

The one you did about the medic you were talking about actually has a great true story movie about it directed by clint eastwood called "Hacksaw Ridge". You both should definitely do a movie reaction to that, trust me it is a must watch!

@braemtes23

2 жыл бұрын

Mel Gibson directed Hacksaw Ridge.

During his initial jump in to save them, the helicopter couldn't drop lower than thirty feet or roughly 9 meters and when he jumped he broke both his legs. Just helps put all that in more perspective.

Consider watching - The First Medal of Honor Ever Recorded, also on KZread. "..watch Chapman's stunning and heroic actions as he saves the lives of his entire SEAL team, and another 18 members of a quick-reaction force.."

@yzenynot

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelschemlab ahhhh thanks.. new to the channel..

Knowing the story I actually chuckled at the "Doctors said he'd never walk again" part. I wouldn't bet he'll never walk again NOW and he's been dead for 25 years.

Ww2 veteran tells his story of the bastion beer run. Wanna of the greatest stories I've ever heard

Amazing! What a true hero!

This is a good example of why even some army and marine regulars don't fuck around with special forces types. The kind of work they put in attracts a different type of person.

What a hero! My dad is SF and I can attest tough SOB's! Lol...10th at Ft Devans where I was born!

Guy and gal, if you are looking for military videos, "Midway from the Japanese Perspective, part 1" by Montemayor is really something. Impressive to look at the battle through the bird's eye view of the Japanese commander.

I had the privilege of hearing Sgt. Benavidez speak at my Central Texas high school in 1982. He ate lunch with us in the cafeteria afterwards also. A true American hero.

Gave me the chills

The men who served in MAC-V SOG (Military Assistance Command Vietnam Studies and Observations Group), an elite unit tasked with covert missions into areas by law US troops were forbidden to go were the best of tbe absolute best. They had a 100% casualty rate. Every member who served on Spike (Long Range Reconnaissance) Teams from 1964 to 1972 was either Killed, Wounded or listed as Missing in Action. This man had served with SOG. Small six man recon teams, normally 2-3 American SF troops and a small number of south Vietnamese troops alone in Laos or Cambodia on secret missions without artillery or ground support in areas crawling with thousands of NVA or VC. They were a special breed of warrior and thank God for em

That MAN IS THE TRUE RAMBO

Ain't nobody gonna mess with Master Sgt Roy!

Before I even start watching this video I know who this is about. His name was Master Sergeant Roy Benevidez. A real life Rambo. He was a very humble soldier. I learned of him when I became a member of The 82nd Airborne Division and when I became a team member at Camp Mackall. Tango mike mike thanks much. Green Berets are the same as British SAS

Thanks for sharing!

There's a short tune that a Green Beret wrote many years ago. It's become called The Ballad Of The Green Beret. I don't know if you would get the same affect, but I get spine chills every time I hear it. The man that wrote it, ended up performing it many places, after his time in the military. But, this is the video I like the most. I hope you'll take time to watch it. It's yet another one of the patriotic songs that all Americans adore. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZK6WlbWLgJrfaLw.html

you guys should react to some good ole american texas blues music. Texas Flood by Stevie Ray Vaughan live at El Mocambo

It’s funny to see how much you were looking forward or hoping to reach 100,000 a year ago. Now you are at 170,000.

What an inspiring story !

How adorable is Millie in that t-shirt!?

The dichotomy of the human condition. You've got people who kick the bucket by tripping and falling and then there are people like Benavidez.

@cjayj442

2 жыл бұрын

Hell, I threw my back out and was on disability for 6 weeks and couldn't walk for 4 of those weeks, just taking the laundry out the dryer. 😖 I'm still salty about it. Stupid clean clothes! 😡

I can't believe they haven't made a movie about this guy! Unfortunately he's not a traditional "white" soldier because that has to be a factor

Y’all are awesome man, really make my day better

The medic you r talking about was Desmond Doss portrayed in the movie " Hacksaw Ridge."

The medic that you were talking about they made a movie about him. It is called hacksaw ridge a brutal war movie but very good.

I'm happy for your growing success. way to go!

Hacksaw Ridge is the movie about the medic who saved a ton of lives in WWII. The religious man who couldn’t kill because of his religion.

I think this is why we love and respect our flag the way we do. That flag represents our men and women who fight to keep our country free. As well as the freedom of other countries we fight for. Thanks for watching this. And have a great day!

I ain't going to lie my heart is crying this makes me proud of being an American stories like this of true bravery, I hate that word being tossed around like and everyday saying like this person's brave for doing that and that's persons brave for doing this, this is true heroism and bravery.

He was a 7th Day Adventist that wasn't permitted to use a gun. Saved dozens of lives.

@xJamesLaughx

2 жыл бұрын

You are thinking of someone completely different. You are thinking of Desmond Doss who was a medic that refused to use a gun due to his religious beliefs. This group also has a video out about him called "The Medic Who Fought a War without A Weapon"

I met MSgt. Benavidez about 1989. He was a very humble and soft spoken man.

@nexpro6118

2 жыл бұрын

You are only the 363479 person in the comment section to claim that lol

Abdominal wound, eviscerated with dehiscence, two leg bullet wounds, back shrapnel, no morphine cuts bruises blood everywhere. There are no words. Wouldn’t believe a movie script either.

There was a tribute to him in Forrest Gump with Tom Hanks. If you have not seen the movie…it’s awesome.

You guys are great .I hope all the best always to you both

Beesley, you were thinking of a terrific movie by the name of "Hacksaw Ridge" when you were talking about a medic who saved over 100 soldiers, many of whom had treated him terribly during Boot Camp. Also, you pronounced it correctly--beret = ber-A. He mispronounced his heritage as YACK-we; it's actually pronounced YACK-ee (Yaqui). Side note: the Yaqui are on a reservation just outside of Tucson, AZ. Based upon the picture I found on the google search, the dancers in the village that the guys helped in the '60s version of "The Magnificent 7" were dressed as Yaquis, and doing a tribal dance. Montagnards (MAHN-tahn-yards) are the hill people of Vietnam, and fierce fighters.

Are soilder's are cut from a different cloth.i had family in the military and I was denied because of medical conditions, and they are the same they where back then. Most respect for what they do for are freedom !!!

I like these over simplified videos. They don't skimp on the history and truth. I wish he had lived longer. 63 is not that old. My husband spent two tours in Vietnam. He made it home uninjured and stayed in the Air Force twenty years. He too died at 63.

If you can lookup the "ballad of the green beret" and "letter from Vietnam" both written by a Green Beret

@tahliasgoddaddy

2 жыл бұрын

Sargent Barry Sadler.

Good Lord was always with him and guided him to help his comrades ❤God bless you and your family Mr Roy 🙏

Yaquis are no joke.

If you guys liked this story, look him up on youtube, he tells the story in his own words, not long after he received his medal Of Honor. the Man is THE definition of American badass.

@chippowell1

2 жыл бұрын

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Sargent York who tried to get out of serving based religious beliefs. He was made to go and he single handily captured several machine gun nest…then captured and entire Nazi Division brought them to his closest troops to hand them over. Great hero and great movie named Sargent York

Just to let you know, we have a limited edition key lime pie M&M's for St. Patrick's day.

You guys should check out his speech "Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez Message To America" It's a great speech and shows him in a human light as where I think this video lends itself to people trying to poke holes in his legacy. His story is something out of a movie, and this cartoon quick look format does it no justice. 9/10 it seems like those who react to this particular video say something "Ohhh, come on now" and refuse to believe. I am sure much like any story not told by the man himself parts will be embellished a bit, but it's fairly accurate.