It sounds like being in combat fills you with a sense of purpose that you may not otherwise have.

@ifv2089

5 ай бұрын

Yeah

@fdumbass

5 ай бұрын

So well said man

@tobeforgottenisworsethande8995

5 ай бұрын

Yeah well same can be said for the enemy.

@Journeyman107

5 ай бұрын

Similar to any addiction tbh

@dbt7624

5 ай бұрын

Feel like a lot of people think that is they’re life in a nutshell…

I'm Korean and I can tell you everything you said is true. Many Korean war veterans who come back to Korea say what you said in this video. When they fought in Korea in the 50s, the country was dirt poor and when they see this developed country today much of their PTSD disappear. I did not fight for nothing. I fought for the freedom of this country and look how beautiful it is today. Thank you all veterans out there who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom of the world. Because of you I'm here in North America living a privileged life. Thank you.

@Nowhere888

5 ай бұрын

Wow, that is the first time I have ever heard someone from a country the US defended thanking us. I remember telling a Frenchman of the sacrifice the US made for France during WWII because he thought the US did next to nothing. The French retort was that the US suffering is nothing compared to France and it was long ago. That kind of European attitude makes many in the US not want to continue to back NATO. At least the people from Taiwan and Korea actually appreciate the US flaws and all.

@PredatorBringingDemocracy

5 ай бұрын

​@Nowhere888 As a French I understand where that dude comes from. Of course it's stupid to think the US did nothing during WW2, the Allies couldn't have won without the sacrifice of American lives and war effort. But from another perspective, the French have been suffering of what they call "French bashing" by the US that roughly happened when France refused to send troops in Iraq. It was a dumb and ridiculous attempt to get back at you - or the US military - using bullshit. Plus French are bitter af regarding WW2 that many want to believe we got the Germans out by ourselves. The reality is this was a very shameful episode of the French history, not only because we got absolutely wrecked and had to surrender, but also because many collaborated with the enemy. Anyways sorry for that long ass text, what I was trying to say is there are a lot of dumb people out there. Lot of countries are nourishing hate towards the US military and whether it's right or it's wrong, denying the sacrifice of human lives is a shameful act on itself.

@ncg4132

5 ай бұрын

@@PredatorBringingDemocracy When I first started reading your message I'm thinking "oh, oh he's going to bash Nowhere888," but it turns out you didn't even though one part of your message explains why the French don't like the US. But you said it in an informational way, not a way to start a fight. Your message was great and helpful for me to understand France, as admittedly I bash the French (although I'm not American). Your thoughtful reply has given me pause as to my own attitudes about the French. Thank-you.

@PredatorBringingDemocracy

5 ай бұрын

​@@ncg4132 I appreciate it man, I'm glad I could help enlightening some bits of national history that weren't really taught at school instead of fuelling hate and ignorance. Plus having vietnamese parents living during the war I "had" every reason to hate NATO and the US military, which I hopefully don't. 😅

@ncg4132

5 ай бұрын

@@PredatorBringingDemocracy Thanks brother for the follow-up. Have a great day 🙂

I think Ernest Hemingway wrote exactly what you are trying to express in this video. "There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter." Ernest Hemingway

@welcome_home_son

5 ай бұрын

Is that from a book he wrote? Where does that come from?

@MrWilderNapalm

5 ай бұрын

@@welcome_home_son I wish I knew. I have heard it for years but never was able to find the source material.

@eyakimicki

4 ай бұрын

Then he became his own prey

@tyleryoast8299

4 ай бұрын

"I am glad we do not have to try to kill the stars.” Imagine if each day a man must try to kill the moon, he thought. The moon runs away. . . . Then he was sorry for the great fish that had nothing to eat and his determination to kill him never relaxed in his sorrow for him. . . . There is no one worthy of eating him from the manner of his behavior and his great dignity. I do not understand these things, he thought. But it is good that we do not have to try to kill the sun or the moon or the stars. It is enough to live on the sea and kill our true brothers." Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea

@MrWilderNapalm

4 ай бұрын

@@tyleryoast8299 Believe it or not Hemingway's niece is a client of mine. She absolutely hated him as did most of his family.

I once went to a talk of a YPG volunteer returning. He was in his mid 20ies and clearly shaken up and still processing what he saw and experienced. He told of another volunteer, 40 years old, called Legionnaire. He was not French, was out of his own native army because of age, then joined the Legion, then aged out there as well, then joined YPG. Not for the leftism of the talk holder, but because he missed the military life so much he just grasped at a straw to get back in there. He died during that tour. But seeing the difference between the ideologic volunteer who is gripping with combat and the old and rootless man, at this point I understood that Combat Addiction is absolutely real.

@eriklarson9137

5 ай бұрын

I'm not going to Google YPG.

@safre._

5 ай бұрын

⁠​⁠​⁠@@eriklarson9137 YPG (Yekîneyên Parastina Gel) is a militant group out of Syria mainly consisting of Kurds and Foreign Fighters. They are opposed by Turkey, Qatar, and The Islamic State.

@heywhatsthat5212

5 ай бұрын

@@eriklarson9137Ypg is the acronym for “peoples’s protection units” in Kurdish

@kriosmachiavelli3498

5 ай бұрын

@@JJAG-bu4mm When you describe it so well, it sounds like you've been in more than one war.

@user-lc7jy4jd4y

5 ай бұрын

@@heywhatsthat5212 They are terrorists, no matter what you do, you will not be able to legitimize these terrorists. A terrorist state called Kurdistan will never be established, all rebel Kurdish or foreign forces are destroyed by the Turkish army. Yes, not all Kurds are terrorists, but these rebels terrorist Kurds, already have a country and that is the Republic of Turkey.

I don't have any military experience, but I am a volunteer storm and rescue operator. The look on my kids faces when they see me in uniform and having them ask me if I'm going out to help people again fills me with pride.

@nathanstevens5216

5 ай бұрын

I'm in Australia, I joined the State Emergency Service (SES) A few years ago. We're the combat agency for floods, storms and tsunami and my unit does just about any kind of rescue you can think of. Being able to see the relief on people's faces when we turn up to help makes it all worth it.

@m4nuuuuuu

3 ай бұрын

Very different. You're a kind soul, this guy is just someone that's on constant search for an excuse to kill someone.

@Nickxxx85

2 ай бұрын

@@nathanstevens5216 " Being able to see the relief on people's faces when we turn up to help makes it all worth it" Noble reasons. I don't think civ or people similar to him have their reasons anywhere as noble as yours man. He would propably be excited seeing peoples faces when bombs are dropping earth is shaking and adrenaline pumping

It doesn't just go with young men, I'm an old Combat Vet that misses it. I know that sounds weird, but it's the men I was with that I miss. They are some of the best humans on the planet that I have ever met. I trusted them with my Life and they did the same with me. The adrenaline rush is definitely the best drug I've ever been given, motocross is the closest I've come to that same level...but that is a one man show. I love all my brothers in arms.

@Kinetic.44

5 ай бұрын

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@vaenii5056

5 ай бұрын

Have you tried mountain climbing?

@MrZoomah

5 ай бұрын

Sebastian Junger talks about this and has a good book on it. "Tribes." Talks about how the attraction is to our evolutionary need to be in groups of 20-30 who we completely trust... even if we dont like them.

@trail23dom95

4 ай бұрын

Go climbing man. Brotherhood of rope is real

@Nickxxx85

2 ай бұрын

@@trail23dom95 with his midset, it is free soloing

I can say over 20 years later I still remember the rush, and I never felt as good since then. I miss the brotherhood and mission, so it was very hard to not drop everything and go to Ukraine; and I still kind of hate myself for not going.

@matisseenzer2383

5 ай бұрын

Love yourself for trying to help. Do what you can, start where you are, use what you have.

@Kinetic.44

5 ай бұрын

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@NiSiochainGanSaoirse

5 ай бұрын

If I had any military experience, I'd go.

@RokeJulianLockhart.s13ouq

5 ай бұрын

​@@NiSiochainGanSaoirse Can you not get some?

@RokeJulianLockhart.s13ouq

5 ай бұрын

Why not go now?

One of my close friends just got back to the US after volunteering in Ukraine, and he's really struggling with the feelings of not having done enough. He went on a few combat missions, and had a rough time with it. I think this video came out at the perfect time. He was in the US military, but never got to deploy to combat, and went to Ukraine to try to prove himself as a soldier since he never got the chance to in the US Army. He believed in the cause and was there for the right reasons as far as I could tell, he wasn't a war tourist. He spent about four months on the front, doing recon missions and indirect fire with a Mk19, and would be hit by counter battery with relative frequency. He was almost killed by a drop drone, and it shook him to his core. He ended up coming back to the US just in time for my birthday at the end of 2023. We're all glad he's back, and he maintained regular communication with us the whole time he was over there, but now that he's back, he's struggling heavily with feelings of inadequacy, feeling down because he didn't feel like he proved himself enough. Not to mention that when this whole thing popped off in 2022 we all watched our buddy Yuri go over there and do what he did in that crazy Humvee video, so I can imagine that by the time he got over there, (June 2023) He felt like he had a lot to prove, not only to himself, but all the military guys we hang out with. I wish that I could tell him something that could make him feel better, but kind of like how you had talked about that military hierarchy, I've always been a civilian. I feel like there isn't much I can say that will make him feel any better. Do you have any advice for people like my buddy who are struggling with feelings of inadequacy even after going to combat?

@jwj8201

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, he's still alive and should be grateful. That's my advice to him. He's going to look back at this differently in 10 years when he has shit to lose.

@ValkAhre

5 ай бұрын

I am talking as a civilian who has just a small military experience for now, in the reserve. So it is just my opinion and can't guarantee it works. Also, everyone is different. But you may be able to make him speak about what he did, with as much details as possible if he is ok with it. So by speaking, for few hours, he will remember most of the things, and this feeling for him of talking, again and again, with many details, will remember him what he did is great, and maybe erase this feeling of "doing less i could". I hope you get the point of it, if it's not clear just tell me.. And also, if you ask question, not like "ego boosting" but acting impressed of it, like "damn this needs balls to do" it may make him feel better too ?

@Joedaniels007

5 ай бұрын

Remind him of how much he's loved, wanted, and needed on this side of the world. "The Road Not Taken" is one of my favorite reads of all time. Whenever I feel I didn't do enough, I remember that 1)I did more than the most of the world, 2)that I'm alive, 3)that there's so much more to life than "proving yourself" to self & others. He's gonna need time, patience, love, kindness, and professional therapy. Tell him to stay away from alcohol and negative media of any kind.

@troyturner5312

5 ай бұрын

He needs to talk w vets that are not in his friend circle so he can hear from an objective source that these feelings are normal.

@MerihemXx

5 ай бұрын

If I was speaking to him, I'd tell him that he should be proud of the contribution he made. It's all part of a cause that's larger than him or I by magnitudes that we couldn't begin to wrap our heads around. If all you did was pack some mre's or rations that were being shipped to the front lines or even to civilian refugees, that's still huge! You'll kill yourself looking back thinking of everything you could've done, when you should be looking at what you DID do! A lot more than me, and a lot more than most. Be proud and enjoy your civilian life! You've more than earned it, my dude! Take care of yourself.

'There is no greater love than to lay down your life for your friends ' John 15:13 - this quote says everything about the way I feel about not just being in combat but life in general

@elkabz8174

4 ай бұрын

But what you may not of garnered from that fantastic proverb is this. Willing to die for your friends...but are we willing to live for them? Food for thought.

@JospehWasTaken

4 ай бұрын

Using the words of Jesus to justify wars is kinda cringe bro.

@hachimanjiro

4 ай бұрын

​@@JospehWasTaken you never heard of the crusades son? PS I wasn't justifing anything just commenting on the subject of the video-paying the ultimate price

@hachimanjiro

4 ай бұрын

@@elkabz8174 indeed

@JospehWasTaken

4 ай бұрын

@@hachimanjiro you mean these crusades?: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albigensian_Crusade en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sack_of_Constantinople Matthew 5:38-40 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[a] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well.

I was a wildland firefighter as well as an EMT. Those jobs filled me with an importance that I’ve yet to find in the civilian life. Things like your combat videos or playing milsim video games are the only things that come close to scratching that itch.

@Straight2itENT

5 ай бұрын

SQUAD! What Milsim u play

@slipp420

5 ай бұрын

@@Straight2itENT squad is the only game that ever made me want to enlist but i could never under joe biden also my eye sight ive always wanted to be a seal my step grandad was a cwo5/seal but you cant enlist without 20/20 vision so im left at a disappointment

@Miles26545

5 ай бұрын

@@slipp420wtf did you just type, that was incoherent

@ericb7680

5 ай бұрын

preach, man! I was an EMT/FF, Sailor (RM3) '91-'95 ...Army 91W (medic) '03-'09... and a cop in an innercity environment.

@Straight2itENT

5 ай бұрын

@@Miles26545 Seems like what he said is pretty straight forward to me? You’re confused about what exactly? CWO5/seal? Chief Warrant Officer- 5? Thats his Step Grandfathers rank as a Navy Seal.

It's a nice feeling to have a purpose no matter if you are building a bridge that thousands of people will use or if you volunteer to help someone. I watch these types of videos because they are inspiring and it feels good knowing the world become a little bit better during the video I watched.

@Kinetic.44

5 ай бұрын

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@deege.

5 ай бұрын

wait so when you watch combat footage, groups and nations brutally slaughtering each other over ideologies, nationalism, resources,ect and then think "aw the worlds getting better 🥰" huh

Michael Herr touched on this in his book Dispatches. He speaks about those older vets who always had to have a war going on to feel alive as being some of the saddest people he ever knew.

@twobyfour

5 ай бұрын

I came here to say the same.

You will never find the degree of brotherhood and true loyalty anywhere else than in mutual suffering through combat. No one will sacrifice more for you than those you've suffered and struggled through hell with.

@suomifinn8031

5 ай бұрын

Are you the one on GAB?

@rabbit6845

5 ай бұрын

Love you RC! Keep up the great work ❤

@racialconsciousness6996

5 ай бұрын

@@suomifinn8031 -- The one and only, friend. I can prove it, if need be.

@racialconsciousness6996

5 ай бұрын

@@rabbit6845 -- I love you right back, friend.

@Kinetic.44

5 ай бұрын

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Back in 2014 I joined the AFU not because I was a patriot or felt that I hold some sort of duty to my country or president, I did to protect my then new family from the people who wanted to harm us. For nearly 9 years, the service hurt me physically and mentally to a point where now I can barely function alone as a human being but I regret nothing. Every shot that hit me could have hit my son, every man I killed could have came after my daughter, I regrett nothing and never will so help me god.

@user-pc6rt8dw2m

5 ай бұрын

You're a hero sir, God Sees everything and Im Sure he'll judge you in a right way

@TikhonT.

5 ай бұрын

@@user-pc6rt8dw2m Here's hoping

@twezi

5 ай бұрын

delusional freak

@igorpipuk7754

5 ай бұрын

no refunds zogbot

@realWARPIG

5 ай бұрын

Well seeing as how the Russians are winning now on all sides, you didn't do a very good job.

As a former Lance corporal at the Brazilian Army i confidently relate to this video. You can be out of the armed forces, no matter your branch, but this military mindset of grinding and delivering the best within your capabilities and even going beyond that resides inside you forever. I miss those glorious days during my service, moreover my brothers in arms, a true companionship.

"lay off the adderall and go to therapy" may be the answer you don't want to hear

Sebastian Junger talks about this in his excellent book "War" (and also in Tribes). The themes of both those books are basically, "it's not primarily PTSD that affects combat veterans after war, it's combat addiction".

@Nickxxx85

2 ай бұрын

@@Joe-po9xn The real reason you feel being the part of a tribe in army is because it is usefull programming from the army owners view. I want my little soldiers to work together right? Slaves must be organised. Still you would leave your army tribesman behind if the order came. Orders are above all else. Obedience is above all else. It is sad some don't feel like they're really belong anywhere in normal everyday life. There are safer ways to find this feeling, without risking your health and having to kill others.

Combat addiction is real, I miss Iraq, I miss Fallujah, the war, missions, patrols...I miss the uncertainty, the simplicity, and the excitement. When I think about it, I feel homesick for it, 0331, Iraq 2x, something that makes me feel awful, those fighting the war accept the consequences. I feel for all of those caught up in it, that don't want to participate.

@hevalasiti

5 ай бұрын

You only feel that way because you served in a superior army against an inferior enemy.

@what-uy7go

4 ай бұрын

@@hevalasiti Not really. There's plenty of accounts of men fighting in conventional, peer v peer wars who demonstrably had a "combat addiction." Of course no one on the side of a drastically inferior enemy would have a combat addiction....

I just recently got out of active duty service, although i am going in to the national guard, I'm already struggling with these feelings of "I didn't do enough" or "I need to help and train the guys" constantly. This video really spoke volumes to me especially after just getting out and I really appreciate your content and the message you get out to us vets and normal people every day!

@jackvalentine7403

5 ай бұрын

This is one of the single cringiest things I ever read.

@Kafkodesu

5 ай бұрын

@@jackvalentine7403 owned

@abyss7378

4 ай бұрын

@@jackvalentine7403 The fuck are you on abt, what's cringy you child

@TheSonOfDumb

4 ай бұрын

Based pfp

@Ekdrink

4 ай бұрын

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I really really liked this. This is seriously something people will never admit. Everything that revolves around ego, greed, superficiality and stuff like that, people will keep to themselves. Thank you for being as honest as humanely possible and admitting that you are not a saint, and you have certain emotions and feelings like every human/soldier does. Also i find it weird that these kind of videos get less views, because they are exactly the kind of videos im looking forward to on this channel.

What'd I give to get that feeling again. Nothing will ever come close. Good vid. Airborne, all the way.

@Kinetic.44

5 ай бұрын

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I'm glad that CivDiv is being honest about the addiction aspect of being in the military, especially foreign legions. A lot of people with undiagnosed issues and addictive personalities are attracted to this kind of work, and of course the work provides opportunities to support addictions like alcoholism, smoking, and violence quite readily. That's not necessarily a value judgement, but we have to be honest about this part of the work and what motivates the people who are drawn to it.

I've felt how you feel being in combat has been something that made my anxiety go away. Im comfortable in the environment everything Involved. I thought I was crazy and felt stupid talking to people about it I'm so glad you posted this and all the support around it has really helped my mental man thank you.

Man you get the life. everything you said made so much sense. you're a good person brotha I appreciate people like you in this world

Brave to talk about these thoughts. Haven't been in combat nor the military, not planning to do so either. Very interesting to see which factors contribute to motivation. I always thought it was a bit silly to claim "I'm here for my country" as the sole reason, way more to it. Keep up the work and vids. Godspeed to all serving and fighting for their beliefs. Slava Ukraini.

@vaenii5056

5 ай бұрын

I mean obviously it depends on the situation. If the mainland United States was invaded then obviously most would be there to protect their way of living and the future of their children. That said in practice for Americans war is basically a lifestyle choice because nobody is capable of invading the United States. But you have to understand that for many less fortunate war is something that can come to their doorsteps regardless if they want it or not.

Outstanding! I’m a former Army Infantryman from 01-05 and I can definitely relate. There’s just nothing like fighting with your brothers for a greater purpose!!! ♠️🌵

@realWARPIG

5 ай бұрын

I also fought in Iraq, twice, what was the greater purpose again? I must have missed that part while being an occupation force.

The amount of self reflection and honesty you display not only in this video but others really sets you apart.

Thanks for sharing this, and thank you for fighting against evil. You help keep me motivated to do my part. I can't fight, but I can donate and help put pressure on our politicians to send more weapons. You and everyone else who has fought for Ukraine have my deepest admiration. You deserve all the respect and fame you get. Glory to the heroes!

"I fought in a conflict I do not understand because I wanted to feel good about myself."

As ridiculous as it sounds, your videos and other combat footage channels are the exact reason I got into airsoft, I just want to experience the adrenalin, the quiet before the storm, the helplessness when you know you are dead, the feeling that my teammates relay on me. (I may sound like a I almost joined kind of guy, but I’m 16 and I am planning to join the airforce)

As a man, not being able to fight, to challenge myself and others, i always felt so repressed and depressed. Guys, just fight. Also for me.

Brother we get you. Mad respect for openly speaking about it and finding the right words to explain it

Yeah, I did 22 years in the Royal Marines (UK) multiple combat tours in my time in. Demobbed in 2013 and have really struggled with this! I miss the camaraderie more than anything, being able to look to the left and right of me and see blokes I trust completely with my life instead of two faced muppets I was working with! This sounds completely contradictory but the safest and most at ease I’ve ever felt is on tour. Turns out a bad childhood can really mess you up 😂😂

Thanks for this video. I was obsessed with war as a kid, joined the usmc etc. Was never in combat, and as I got older I realized more and more just how crazy it would be to be in a gunfight, and infact I didn’t want that (get randomly lit up). But still till this day am fascinated by guys who want to do it, especially when they have been through it prior.

@Kinetic.44

5 ай бұрын

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Couldn’t of said it any better you truly are gifted literally spoke the words form my mind. Best of wishes and luck

Solid thinking behind all that was said. One other really important thing to mention though, is through character, training, skill, and luck, you made it back. That's a gift you've been able to give to your loved ones, and most importantly, your parents. Many parents with children who have returned after serving actually have a form of survivors guilt because their kid made it back and know that many kids didn't. I just wanted to put that out there because I know how this feels, and I'm sure some others reading this comment can relate to it.

The video is spot on. For me, going on deployment or experiencing "combat addiction" is for these reasons; 1 ) Sense of purpose, being able to put my training and skillsets into practice. Being able to utilize what you've been getting drilled into you, for years and wanting to chase that sense of achievement is a big thing. Because it's a constant thing that you can always do more or better and want to reach that climax. 2 ) A little on the "cliché" side of things, but the comradery that births a second family. It adds to the sense of purpose, but also creates a lot of good memories and life long friendships. It also creates this sense of responsibility of wanting to be there, when shit hits the fan, so your brothers & sisters make it home alive, to their families. 3 ) Combat, is addictive. It's not the death, but it's the adrenaline and excitement involved with the firefight, the violence, the near misses etc and a combination of #1 & #2 on the list. It creates this experience that you can only find and feel within the military and combat - and to a degree in public first responder jobs, like law enforcement, fire department and paramedics(Which is why a lot of military veterans go to these jobs)

The few, the proud, the Marines. True story. Thanks, man.

I appreciate this level of transparency and honesty!

you're so smart, so empathic and compassionate. you are the change, my friend.

there is nothing out there like your videos in my opinion,you can describe things that cant be described very good. keep it up mate

I'm not a veteran, but I had a pretty bad drug problem where I would rob various drug dealers with everything from a crowbar (lol) to a shotgun. I even used my belt as a tournequit incorrectly after my friend was stabbed after a botched robbery. I'm so glad that life is behind me and I don't know how I made it out alive - but even then, I still look back in fondness in a twisted adrenaline rush sort of way. I remember pulling a gun on someone and it gave me such a rush that I couldn't sleep that night. Wild. I obviously don't mean to compare myself with a combat vet, I just thought the adrenaline rush thrill was similar. Love your vids, bro

This is one of the more intelligent and thoughtful videos I've watched. Thanks for your insights!

Thank you, your honesty is what sets you apart

Thank you for that brutally honest video. All the things we do are usually clamed to be selfless and only for the greater good. People just don't talk about self interests because it seems so too self-centered. But thats how everyone of us is. We all have motives that are not only for the goals of others.

@kNowFixx

5 ай бұрын

Yup. And that's the only way you can be as an organism. Every single organism acts in their own self-interest, even ants. Regarding ants it just so happens that their own interests align very heavily with the groups' interest simply due to how powerless they would be as mere individuals, so they are a collectivist species. The more power you have as an individual the more individualistic you can CHOOSE to be (and vice versa; the less powerful you are as an individual the more you have to rely on the group).

No shame in acknowledging the human condition. Some of us are warriors some of us aren't. Thanks for sharing be safe.

That was cool and great way to say it. Thanks for your service and God bless.

Brother i have nothing but love and respect for any and all of our troops, thank you guys for all that you do! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Thanks for this informational video. Not a lot of people talk about smth like that!

Dude this helps a lot, is so hard to feel attracted to danger just because u want to help but just cause feel right 🤔.

@Kinetic.44

5 ай бұрын

Get some!!! Whooooooooo!!!!

As somebody thats also short, its nice to have such a badass like civ div that lives this insanity that most people, even tall people, wouldnt participate in from the sheer risk from it. He gives us short warriors some light.

I play a lot of games based around war. Not like call of duty, but faction based games and such. I am a strategist. I watch these videos for several reasons. To give my words of support to those fighting real wars, examining strategies, seeing what the world outside of the sheltered homeland is like. I am a curious person and I like to help in any way I can. I sometimes wish I could be out there helping, but I cant due to health issues. So I play my war games and watch these videos to get a small taste of what it means to make a difference in the world the way a soldier does. I could never hold a candle to what people like you do. As such, I make sure to thank every soldier I see for their service. So thank you for your service

@CivDiv A book that made a big impression on me is 'War Is A Force That Gives Us Meaning' by Chris Hedges, himself a war journalist for manny years. He talks about his addiction to war and it's price. A beautiful and moving book (and, with only 185 pages, easy to read) with some profound insight. I really recommend reading it if you come across it.

It is the weirdest feeling to go to the sharpest end of a sword and come back feeling like you’ve not done enough. ‘22 when I came back from Kharkiv a guy put me and my buddy up looked after us and fed us, when he got called up to fight in his 60s I drove 30 hours straight (except for a ferry ride) to try and get him a good 4WD… the car ended up having an issue and the engine faulted before we got to dnipro, I felt as though I had completely failed him and everyone I worked with. The more you do the more you feel you need to do

@realWARPIG

5 ай бұрын

Russia won bro, you wasted your time.

@colstoun4762

5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 won what?

@colstoun4762

5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 won what?

@colstoun4762

5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 won what?

@colstoun4762

5 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 won what?

this is incredibly true for a lot of people, and being able to word it as well as this is in my opinion a clear sign of wisdom.

I really enjoy your channel and everything you talk about! ❤thank you for your videos

experience is better than paperwork

You should go back to Ukraine right now! Now is A PERFECT TIME! GO! feed your combat addiction..... Also I can guarantee you'll "make it" as a marine like you want to >:)

Hey brother...I have no combat experience but have struggled with alcohol. Bravo for putting this out there and identifying something others may struggle with. That is really good of you. God bless

That's one thing that stuck with me after I graduated boot camp. I didn't "feel like a marine". Years later, I still feel like I never was. I take pride in the fact that I did what I did, but it's hard for me to accept that. Do I really live up to those values? I try to. Everyday. And it never feels like enough. The drive to do better along with the stress and unsatisfaction.

I just hope the newer generations after us don't have to feel such things like "combat addiction".

@mr.nemesis6442

5 ай бұрын

I hope that war will become a thing people only see in history books one day but I don’t think that’s realistic.

@ssg9offical

4 ай бұрын

​@@mr.nemesis6442Gen Z and Gen A are making that come true.

I think you pretty much nailed it on the head.

You should read Ernst Junger. Primarily "Storm and Steel". He talks about how in WW1 he just enjoyed the act of warfare, and how much he respects the person he is killing or killing him. Seems like you would enjoy his perspective and stories of war.

As just a regular person, I enjoy these videos for the tacticool aspect. It's really touching too sometimes. I'll never try this for obvious reasons, but the tactical aspect and camaraderie I see gives me a warm feeling, which is also somewhat emotional. There's so many other things that people do that make me feel this way. I've got friends with military experience and sometimes when we play games that are very tactical they'll bring it up and relate a moment in the game a little bit to it. And the part about a sense of purpose, I chase that feeling everyday and relate (in a way) that it's never enough. It's one thing to fight to survive, it's another to do so to change the world and I see that from people in the military, despite all the negatives, it's kind of beautiful!

Not a vet. Average Civilian engineer here. Though Ive done some incredible stuff in my field that even I cant believe I did. Anyways, coming back to topic. I always wondered how Vets feel about these - lets say accomplishments and 'addictions'. You're the first guy opened up. I dont know if it helps but, Keep Close friends, family and loved ones. Always talk with them openly even if it is tough. Their admiration, support, love helps with addictions :) I guess its a bit dumb and cheesy. Thanks all you vets. I wish for all your good health.

@worldcomicsreview354

5 ай бұрын

There's a guy called Zack who runs a comics channel (called "Comics Matter") who is a vet, and sometimes goes off on tangents about his military experiences. One time he dared to dislike a comic, and the writer concocted a plan to follow him around at a convention and "induce a PTSD attack", then get him arrested for lashing out (yes, this is seriously what a lot of the people making comics are like, these days). Zack just said that, far from getting PTSD, combat made him more chilled out than he was before he joined up.

@MALITH666

5 ай бұрын

@@worldcomicsreview354 thats actually a very rude thing to do. To pray on a 'potential disability' of a person just because of disagreement. Jeeze why cant people agree to disagree.

There is no such a thing as "combat addiction", it's called "psychopathy".

you're a beautiful human. thanks for all you've done. peace be upon you.

Thank you. I needed to hear this.

Something that is self destructive long term. Loved the video, keep up the good work!

Надеюсь скоро тебя сделают 200 и ты отправишь ко всему остальным наёмникам.

Thanks for all of your awesome content, and happy valentines day! and thank you for your service

Thank you for speaking candidly on this topic

As a disabled veteran I can so relate to everything you said.

✌️🖤🤘🇨🇦 keep up the great work

Sense of purpose, trauma bonding, being part of something big, being in the moment, the feeling that you are not doing enough are just some things that make that addiction...perhaps many more aspects. I think you explained it very well.

Love your mindset bro, it’s wholesome.

Respect 🇺🇸

Дякуємо за допомогу! Дякуємо за життя!❤🇺🇦❤🇺🇸❤

The same feeling do many firefighters, EMTs, Police officers etc. have too. It's something you can't really describe in words. You have to experience it in order to comprehend it. Sorry for bad english. Greetings from Germany!

Thank you so much for this video. Especially the ego part. It hits very deep and I will likely have to take it into consideration in the near future when making considerations about my own life, as I'm about to start my mandatory year of military service in a week and am heavily considering joining the professional military afterward.

Lmao they clown on this dude in r/combatfootage. Your no soldier. Ryan o leary laughs at you too.

@Negan-lo7yr

5 ай бұрын

He's the Azov Battalion's human fleshlight

😢блин жалко что ты еще жив

Thank you for the video. You said things clearly and told the truth. Nothing you said was anything but straight forward. Thank you for your candor. Peaceful Skies.

Thank you for saying the quiet part out loud,4 brother's all army who experienced much the same.

Welcome to our first ACA meating guys!

@CivDiv

5 ай бұрын

😂

Definitely something I do not suffer from! Slava ukraini!

Being at the Arlington Cemetery is almost a transcendent experience. I grew up near by and when I would go there it was as if all of the fallen soldiers emotions were in the atmosphere around you.

It’s wild to see so many saying they missed the sense of purpose or the community/closeness with other human beings. If anything should be fought for after freedom, I believe it’s the commonness of those things. Its something most people in too many nations feel is missing all their lives. It’s a human need. Thanks for shedding light on a topic which may be hard to talk about!

This guy acts all virtuous but gets his rocks off killing people that have done nothing to him

@orlagskapten9829

3 ай бұрын

he actually said he hasn't killed anyone in a more recent video

When is someone going to sit Civ Div down and tell him that being a war tourist is not the same as actually being in combat (fighting the enemy)?.... im worried for his mental health as this delusion has been going on for too long now.

Well said! You are clearly wise and have a good self-awareness and self-consciousness. It's evident that you have your feet on the ground and see things for what they are. We should kill our ego before it kills us.

thanks for that talk it really connected to me personally

just a cringe war tourist if you die in Ukraine or iraq not for your country you still havent made it wont feel bad if i see you on a video like aiden aslin

@ThunderFarter

4 ай бұрын

WHAT HAPPEND TO AIDEN ASLIN AND WHY IS HE FIGHTING FOR URINE?

@VirtusAnimus-

4 ай бұрын

aiden aslin was captured awhile ago and paraded on russian TV another cringe war tourist. before people try and say hes not a war tourist because his wifes a ukranian this guy was in syria with the kurds etc @@ThunderFarter

you probably get this a lot but have you ever taken a life on a mission?

@2Years2Farm

5 ай бұрын

I’ve wondered the same thing.

@jesuschris9543

5 ай бұрын

He hasn’t, and that’s a super cringe question to ask someone

@klabbegustafsson8605

5 ай бұрын

why would that make a difference? and why would he sit and talk about it on utube.

@monkeyBNKR

5 ай бұрын

Wether he did or not doesn’t really change much. I remember asking my dad this question when I was young(he served during the Gulf War). Still to this day never got the answer to this question. But truthfully, I don’t need the answer. I’m content.

@gravy1219

5 ай бұрын

@@chippewaguy4193 in combat like his, most of the time you dont even know if you have

I Appreciate the honesty brother!

Most of the people doesn't understand that kind of partnership and sense of brotherhood that you can get on this kind of crews... You do your best, your crew also give their best too and care for each other. You are unstoppable... Kill machine

dudes addicted to the money he makes of propoganda 😂

@heisenburger32

3 ай бұрын

sure

@heisenburger32

3 ай бұрын

and what about the russians fighting for soviet reformers and stalin sympathizers who want to establish a putinist stalin type tyranical government to neighboring countries

I speak from the fire and ems service this is exactly how we feel

Thank you for talking about this, honestly.

I appreciate you making this vid man. You nailed it on the head.