Combat Story (Ep 22): Beau Wise (Marine) | Jeremy (SEAL & CIA) | Ben (Green Beret) | Three Wise Men
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Today we hear a heartbreaking yet inspiring set of combat stories of three brothers, told by the only one to survive the post-9/11 battlefield: former Marine Beau Wise.
While serving in Afghanistan, Beau's brother Jeremy, a SEAL veteran and CIA contractor, was killed in an al Qaeda suicide bombing that devastated the US intelligence community (as you’ll hear in this interview and as depicted in this scene from Zero Dark Thirty - • Zero Dark Thirty Sui... - and also in the book Triple Agent).
Less than three years later, Green Beret Ben Wise was fatally wounded after volunteering for a dangerous assignment during a firefight with the Taliban.
Ben was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, while Jeremy received the Intelligence Star AND a star on the CIA’s Memorial Wall, which I can attest to.
Our guest, Beau, is the only known American service member to be pulled from the battlefield after losing two brothers in Afghanistan. This was a challenging interview but one that I’m eternally grateful that I was allowed to do. The account you’re about to hear is detailed in the incredible book, Three Wise Men: A Navy SEAL, a Green Beret, and How Their Marine Brother Became a War's Sole Survivor, written by Beau Wise and Tom Sileo. (The book can be found on Amazon at: www.amazon.com/Three-Wise-Men....
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Show Notes
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Beau bio.
1:50 - Interview begins.
3:05 - “My mom was a walking encyclopedia of American conflicts.”
5:25 - Introducing Ben and Jeremy as kids.
10:12 - Life shaping event for Beau and his brothers.
12:25 - How on Earth do three brothers choose three different branches of service and become a SEAL, a Green Beret, and a Marine?
18:30 - How your mom might react after signing up for the Marine Corps.
22:10 - Beau’s description as an 0331 Marine.
27:57 - The loss of the first Wise brother, Jeremy, who was one of the seven CIA personnel killed at FOB Chapman in Khost, Afghanistan on Dec 30th, 2009.
33:28 - Mindset after a devastating loss and being sent back into the breach.
35:55 - Advice on how to handle the loss of someone close in combat.
40:18 - Beau’s experience identifying an IED emplacement in Marjah.
47:25 - A phenomenal training and then combat story from Jeremy Wise in his time as a SEAL.
49:55 - A combat story from Ben Wise during his time as a Green Beret medic and sniper.
54:15 - What happens after Beau learns of Ben’s passing.
56:48 - What did Beau, Ben, and Jeremy carry into combat for good luck.
1:01:30 - Would you do it all again, after all the pain and suffering?
Пікірлер: 92
Let's recognize the parents for great parenting to raise 3 American heroes!
@brandonporter6223
2 жыл бұрын
yeah
@wizzardofpaws2420
2 жыл бұрын
Amen to that.
I was in the Corps with Beau. He's a stand-up guy.
This is probably the only Combat Story I haven't come away feeling better. I hope Beau has been able to find peace and happiness in his world. He's incredibly strong and deserves all the good.
I am thankful that America has produced such heroic selfless men and women 🙏🏼😌🙏🏾 my heart smiles and cries at their sacrifice 🇺🇸 God bless our WarFighters ♥️ and God bless our Republic ....
I've got two younger brothers and we chose to all go in to the military after high school so this really struck a chord with me, I can't even begin to comprehend the anguish at losing them so God bless Beau and his family, you have to know that Ben and Jeremy will walk with you every remaining day you have left in this life.
I'm a man-mom and vet. This family is so incredibly moving. I'm grateful for all of them, and so very sorry for their profound loss.
Beau is my hero, he had it sooo much harder outta all 3 brothers. Cause both Jeremy and Ben gave there life for our country, but Beau was left to deal with all the heartache from losing 2 great brothers. God Bless u Marine, u are in my prayers and I thank u and ur brothers for ur service to our country!
Ryan you are so professional and a natural at these interviews. I hope you know that and continue to do these.
@brandondrake14
2 жыл бұрын
I AGREE! I've been listening to military podcasts, etc. Ryan and Combat Story is THE BEST!!!!
I’ve heard about these brothers. Much respect to them. Semper Fi
@CombatStory
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. It's a story of amazing sacrifice.
How does this not have 1,000,000 plus views? This channel is unbelievable. Keep up the good work, Ryan.
I went ahead and looked him up first and came across the ABC news article about the brothers. I didn't think I'd get through it. As a mother, I can't imagine losing any of my children. I am so thankful there are men like this defending our country with everything they have, including their lives. Thank you Beau and family, especially mom.
I'm going to go broke buying all these dude's books. Thanks for a great podcast. No better way to pass the time on these rained out , midwest workweeks
True American Tragedy.... True American Hero's.... Let Them Not Be Forgotten Thanks... Semper Fi GB
"...as brothers we'll always have each other..." I'm out walking while listening. I'm not afraid to say I'm choked up hearing that statement above.
Man, he has lost his life whole family. Unbelievable. Semper Fi Devil Dog. 2/3 IW 04-09
Again, thank you so much for doing these. Incredible stories with incredible people that everyone should hear and know. Amazing questions and authenticity too the whole time, 10/10 everytime man.
Incredible interview!
Thanks for sharing! Thanks for your service!
Great interview! My heart goes out to this brother in arms and his family! It did make me shed a couple of tears. I'm going to get his book this week. Thanks again for the video.
Mr. Fugit I think your making the best military podcast on KZread. I think you present a good human approach and let your guests talk.
Ryan - really glad I watched your hundredth video with Shrek all the way to the end and heard you mention this interview. Beau is really inspiring and you can tell his bros are looking down at him and are extremely proud. Much love and respect! I look forward to reading Beau’s book.
What a tragic story of selflessness and service. I thank God for these uploads bc it enables me to have a small glimpse into the sacrifice these families have made and the honor that should define our lives bc of these men and their lives laid down on our behalf.
@BtmOper22
3 жыл бұрын
Well said!
Wow! One of the most emotionally moving podcast yet! Thank you.
Love your podcasts man. Thanks you.
can u do a podcast on yourself? it’d be cool to hear about your experience as a heli pilot.
@dustinb1070
3 жыл бұрын
Half his story can't be told yet.
Love the interviews! Keep em coming!
next on my list... keep grinding man🤙🏻🔥
@CombatStory
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother. This is a rough one because of the hurt and sacrifice felt by one family.
This is a real tear jerker
Good interview I love the conversation and I'm sorry for your loss just keep your head up and stay strong I just found this channel unreal for the stories God bless America and the soldiers that fought for us
Outstanding...blessings and thanks to all for defending our freedoms
Much respect to you all! Stay strong!!
Man this is/was an amazing show! God bless the Wise family
God Bless the 3 Wise Brother's and there family, u are the strongest family I've ever heard about!! I thank u for ur family's unbelievable sacrifice for our great country, u truly are a GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY and our my hero's. I hope only great things happen for everybody in ur awesome family moving forward in life. U all deserve all the happiness in the world!
This family's service to our country is amazing!
Went to high school with beau and was in the Corps before he went in. I remember his humor
I read the book, as a father of three sons it was tough. Well written and I couldn’t put it down
Amazing
As the youngest of four brothers, one navy, three marines, with a chosin few vet dad. RESPECT. Semper Fi.
@MrCashewkitty
3 жыл бұрын
The Chosen Few. Some of the toughest warriors to serve our country.
@jdenmark1287
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrCashewkitty two Purple Hearts, nominated to OCS, went on to become an architect, raise seven kids, and a lifetime of PTSD, CTE. All my dad’s buddies the same way, kindhearted, loved their families worked hard and suffered silently.
@MrCashewkitty
3 жыл бұрын
@@jdenmark1287 my mother works at a hotel in Branson and she hosted a Chosen Few banquet every year. I came and volunteered my help a few times just to meet these great men. It saddened me to see their numbers dwindle over the years. Amazing men!
That’s powerful stuff. We were 3 brothers, I had this idea when we were old we would meet and chat about when we were younger but this was never to be because our younger brother died in 2010 aged 46
Heartbreaking
Straight up, a modern day Saving Private Ryan story.
@brianjames8600
2 жыл бұрын
Yep.
Listening to this while i watch the HOGs!
Ide be lying if I said this didn't choke me up thinking about my brothers. I feel lucky now. Thanks brotha
I can imagine these three brothers playing paintball over Nerf when they were younger.
Thanks for sharing your story! RIP SGT Robert "Creature" Budrick #22ADAY #1SFG #TBI #SURVIVORSREMORSE #CONTRACTOR
I wanna see what these heroes parents look like
I love your channel and I definitely love Jeremy story and his brothers I think I said the right brother. Who the hell would give thumbs down to people that served for our country you guys are a disgrace
Dang.
They are from my home town my dad knew them
Great interview. Came here after seeing an article over on news.sky.com/story/these-three-brothers-fought-in-afghanistan-but-only-one-returned-home-12349023 - Greetings from British Military vet.
WE NEED NICHOLAS IRVING AKA NICK THE REAPER ON HERE nd pat mac
How bout the pic of his brother ben in front of the weed cheesing
CIA: "Common sense? pffft....watch this!"
Private Joker : How can you shoot women and children ? Marine door gunner: Easy... you don't lead ‘em so much
Damn there's only a Marine and his two other brothers were Rambo's
Who TF dislikes this?
I really wish you'd put out something new for real
Wow 4 diferant elite organizations
@michaelmatthias9495
2 жыл бұрын
3. Seals, SF, CIA.
@Anonymous_joe445
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelmatthias9495 you did not read tight one was a marine
@michaelmatthias9495
2 жыл бұрын
@@Anonymous_joe445 the USMC isn’t an elite organization. They’re conventional forces with an elite unit(marsoc) maybe include force recon but not the entire organization.
@Anonymous_joe445
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelmatthias9495 the usmc is the premiere infantry they are the first ones in last ones out they do more with less people
@michaelmatthias9495
2 жыл бұрын
@@Anonymous_joe445 really? tell me of the times they were first in and last out.
Machine Gunner......Check.
@soylentgreen2065
3 жыл бұрын
An Air Force guy.
Dad was 1/3 and a Razorback woopig
If Jeremy was rolled back into Class 234 instead of 244, maybe would have been in the Discovery Channel documentary Navy Seals Class
@jonathanbui4692
3 жыл бұрын
not really how rolling back in BUD/S works
@run2fire
3 жыл бұрын
@@jonathanbui4692 you are a SEAL?
@jonathanbui4692
3 жыл бұрын
@@run2fire no I am a BUD/S dud lmao. Got rolled from hell week and they made me redo it. I said no and got dropped from training. I couldn't put myself through another experience like that. Being a SEAL isn't for everyone.
@GreyFlash805
3 жыл бұрын
Wha!!? Classes go numerically forward not backward.
@ML-nj8fq
3 жыл бұрын
Are you serious? They hold like 4 or 6 classes a year. 234 was done like 2 years before 244 started
Why apologize?
Jefferson took Marines with the first real built navy oak ships to north Africa the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli not to take from earlier John Paul Jones but first large group of ships fought in Africa to rescue 1 and a half million captives of English and Americans by Koran believers. This was before ww1. Ask mom. Thanks to you all from one of another 3 brothers kings and wise men. Wise is my brothers daughters name brothers also gone.
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