Thank you for this reaction, this message needs to be heard. As a Marine vet I lost 2 brothers while I was in and 3 more to their own hands after we got out. 22 a day haunts me. I don't know what the statistics are on divorce, but my first one was when I got back from my first time to Iraq and she had moved a man in with her when I got home. The next divorce was because of my PTSD. I come from a Marine family, I was taught a code. If you stand behind me I will protect you, stand beside me and I will respect you, if you stand against the people behind me I will show no mercy. The thing I learned in the Marines was no one wants peace more than the person on the front line. Semper Fi to all my warriors out there until we drink a horn in Valhalla. NEVER FORGOTTEN

@alwynemcintyre2184

19 күн бұрын

Sadly a lot of western governments fail their military personnel after they return from conflicts, not making it easy for them to get the help they need. Not making it easy access benefits they so desperately need, sadly just seem to be cannon fodder for whatever conflict their politicians want to send them to.

@grunt98989

12 күн бұрын

@@mickluchsinger486 semper fi brother you are not alone

@nedludd7622

9 күн бұрын

Did you ever ask why you were even in Iraq, a country which was no threat to the US?

As a combat veteran I can tell you that surviving isn't always the best thing that can happen, sad but true.

Being a retired sergeant, and the father of a young man who will be amongst the first to be sent if NATO goes to war, I wish nothing more than peace in this world. I know that my son wishes this too, and he is willing to fight for that peace, just like I was when I served. Of course this video hits me hard, right in the guts, but the way this world is, I am convinced that we need someone to take that responsibility. The very least we can do, is to protect and help those who went in, and came out changed for life. I am happy that you picked this video to react on, and like others I highly recommend that you do Sabaton's live version of "En Livstid i Krig". Greetings from Denmark ❤

As of 14 months ago I have been living the nomadic lifestyle. I've met two homeless veterans doing the same thing. My dad was a veteran of the Korean War, and belonged to the VFW. So I support them, but I have donated to others as well.

@Razgriz85

16 күн бұрын

My grandfather was in the Army Reserves, and volunteered for Korea, but was kept in the US to train new recruits for artillery. Before he died, he had stories of someone in his platoon (a pvt Pile equivalent) that fell into a latrine pit they were cleaning and had to be driven down to the barracks showers by the Lt. that didn't want his new seats to get dirty, so he had to stand in the back and hold onto the bar the canvas top attached to.

@KairiPrime

7 күн бұрын

My grandfather also served in Korea. His jeep he was driving got blown up over there and he lost part of one of his lungs and had to be on oxygen most of his later life. He was also a part of the VFW who helped him get the oxygen he needed most of the time because the VA did very little for him other than paying for his hospice care at the end of his life. It breaks my heart that to this very day the Korean War vets remain the most forgotten of all our veterans, just like the war they fought in. We have a lot of awareness now around Vietnam and that those men went through, but nobody ever talks about Korea even now.

Now consider that the former guy wanted to reduce support for the VA. He didn't get through because his advisers strongly disagreed.

You have to understand that being in the military is a form of trauma. It gets worse when other people actively try to kill you.

@HailHeidi

24 күн бұрын

I couldn't even imagine.

@richardbale3278

24 күн бұрын

@@HailHeidi And I am glad that you will never have to. Always Out Front!

@gregoryrush3878

24 күн бұрын

Someone once told me we should all be considered to have PTSD. Personally I never felt it right away, it built up over the years as suppressed memories came to the surface.

@richardbale3278

23 күн бұрын

Something I should have said. Once you are military, you are always military. Over thirty years years later, throw a rifle at me and I will march.

@MrHarry440

23 күн бұрын

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As a veteran of both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom I know all too well what it’s like living with PTSD. And one major reason for a high divorce rate for military couples is the long tours overseas and them cheating on one another. Don’t know the stats but seen it first hand. I myself am divorced but that but happened after I got out and me and my ex-wife get along pretty alright. We had 2 children together and we stay in good graces for their sake. And I do love her for putting up with my PTSD. The spouses deal with a lot. Anyways liked the reaction and just wanted to say thank you for bringing this to your audience.

No man returns from war. Read that again.

There's a few vets I know well at my local Men's Shed who I chat with a lot. I wasn't in the military, but we connect over PTSD. Veteran services here in Australia has improved a lot, but it's still not brilliant. The guys who did Bosnia and Timor have had a bad time since, and the Vietnam vets have been through a waking nightmare.

as a Vet who relies on the VA for my medical care....i can say it got better in 2018 i got more calls from them....then in 2021i was callled in for a reevaluation on my disability, and lost 10% which was right around 300 a month i was relying on to pay bills and rent. And im not blaming any person in office but you can see the road im headed and i wont bore you with it as im sure you dont want to hear it, even if its the truth.

@alwynemcintyre2184

19 күн бұрын

Seems to be when governments want to make budget cuts they start with benefits for military veterans then education, healthcare you get the picture. They never start with financial cuts to the political class no matter what the colour.

I am a combat vet . I was lost when I came home and became a violent man and lived a black life . I have since changed . Thank you for this and God bless you

I'm so sorry for all your veterans. Males and females. No home. No money and PTSD

this music video always makes me teary veterans all over the world deserve everything

Who else noticed that Heidi is wearing way less makeup than she did in earlier videos? It suits her well.

Aussie combat vet l served in a rapid reaction regiment 24/7 standby 4hrs to be wheels up gone to places we never went,do things that were never done & when I got hurt was cut loose with no support,l’m broken mentally/physically & can’t be fixed,l’m not worth anyone’s time or effort anymore🇦🇺🇺🇸

When you pointed out you were pregnant I was like oh dear your going to be in absolute tears

Infidelity is also a prominent factor in the high divorce rate. Long deployments are a strain on the relationship. While the number of military divorces sounds high, it's only somewhere between 10-13% higher than the civilian average. Commitment simply isn't as strong between couples as it once was.

Did you notice the cop had the same tattoo? That's why they took the handcuffs off and helped him into the car instead of forcing him.

@HailHeidi

24 күн бұрын

I didn't notice that, thank you! 🥺💜

@evanflynn4680

24 күн бұрын

@HailHeidi it's the only downside of reaction videos. You have to either pause it any time you want to do commentary, which can break the flow of the video, or just accept that you're going to miss some things. It's well worth watching again, with no need to look away from the screen and find what you missed.

@littlemudlost

24 күн бұрын

@@evanflynn4680 ive seen some who write their thoughts on the screen while watching without saying anything - best of both worlds

Unfortunately some have been caught scamming vets. My VA hospital is wonderful though. The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars & DAV have also helped me out. Was hard to ask for help but it's there. I went with established organizations.

Vet myself 8yrs in the army and had my own issues spent 2yrs homeless after leaving but managed to pull myself out the shit

@HailHeidi

23 күн бұрын

🫂💜

Most of the actors in this video are combat veterans themselves. One statistic used to be 22 veterans a day who committed suicide. Today the number is more like 55 a day. Veterans care has not vastly improved in the last 10 years. I volunteered, in fact I joined in peace time. When I separated 10 years later, we were at war. I have severe-chronic PTSD, TBI, nerve damage, and various other malaise. I'm 100% disabled. The plus side is I get to stay home all the time. When I had a Service Dog I was able to work. But now it's just too much. Manys a time I nearly become one of the 55. I feel more alone than ever, and I have a family. But I still don't regret serving. I fought for my country, and if I had a chance to do it again, I would.

@bararobberbaron859

14 күн бұрын

I'm very sorry to hear you feel like that. As someone growing up in peace time in a country not at war I can't truly relate to that. But I CAN tell you, delay it a day, and do that every day. I kept saying 'I can push through today, I can always get off the ride tomorrow if I so desire!'. I did that for a few months until I no longer wanted it at all. Especially if you have family, you shouldn't live for them, but I think you should enjoy your life more because they're there. We can't control what we feel but we can control how we then act. And you've been through enough hardship that you can push through. Keep pushing my guy, the world is not complete if you're not in it.

@Pecos1

14 күн бұрын

@@bararobberbaron859 if I didn't push through, I wouldn't be here now. My last serious episode was July 2015. That night God and my Service Dog saved me. I'm used to the treatment I've received pretty much my entire life. Most people undervalue me and assume I'm going to do specific things. Yet when I do the complete opposite, they weren't surprised, they were confused and angry. Heck, the command I was in when I deployed to Baghdad told a person, who became my battle buddy, that I was going to do a whole list of nonsensical things. He was sent out to "watch" me and report back. He was confused by their accusations but wisely chose to not argue, then they told him something that angered him. So he came out, and after a week he pulled me aside and repeated to me what they said. He did watch me that first week, but mainly because he couldn't believe their accusations. He told me I basically did the complete opposite of what they claimed, and it pissed him off to no end. We are still brothers to this day. Baghdad was 20 years 2 months and two weeks ago. But then he dropped a bomb on me that was worse than the VBIED that blew me up. They told him they expected me to NOT return. Yes, they sent me to Baghdad to die, even refused to send me to the initial training required prior to entering the CENTCOM AOR. Training that could've been the difference between life and death. Still, I had, and still have, an incredibly high survival instinct. And I had some LEO training that worked in my favor. Imagine their surprise, frustration, and anger when I not only returned, but received one of the military's highest medals for that war deployment. Obviously, I survived that command, mainly because most of the highest ranking officers liked ne a lot, and knew that "good ol' boys club" was full of... stuff... So yeah, I won't be going home on my turns, primarily because I don't want to stand before God and have to explain myself. The sadness in His eyes would destroy me.

FFDP got so many songs with a message. You should watch Coming down, this is about bullying and suicide or a other army song: Gone Away- this one is a cover of a The Offspring song. As a Norwegian i cant understand how the vets fall outside of the system like they do in the US, its so tragic. Best regards from Norway

And then keep in mind that the statistics were for when the vid was made in 2014, and most likely hasn't gotten any better. I try to help where I can, but it's heart breaking.

great reaction for a great song :) I Recommend to check their song Gone Away too

Having ptsd and now DID sad fact in the US is that mental health care in the US is a joke I have fmla for my ptsd but my job is actively tryin to find ways around it to fire me cause im using it.

When I came out in ‘91 after Desert Storm, someone did a study that said the submarine community (which I served 13 years in) had the highest suicide and divorce of all the branches combined. I was a fast attack sailor, we were away from home port 300+ days out of the year, and when we were in home port we could not talk about what we done, and our wives, girlfriends, family etc never knew when we would be home until we were coming into port. We lived 18 to 20 hour days, 7 days a week. You want to know more watch Steel boats, iron men and sharks of steel on KZread.

@paulfields5309

21 күн бұрын

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@paulfields5309

21 күн бұрын

My former CO when I was on shore duty is in the start of this.

I love that song and video, even though I cry every single time I hear it. And I have heard it alot. Sadle it is an issue, all over the world. Also here in Denmark, where I am located. There is not enough help for the veterans, and the help is not good enough, even with our system. It has been neglegted for way to many years. They have realized that more help is needed, but the funding and just getting it up and running is slow. The problem is the same as everywhere. It is hard to fit in to a society, once you have experienced war as a soldier. The scars, don't just go away, because you come home. Thats that used to have meaning, might seems trivial, compared to what they have been through. I have not been in the military, but I know people who have been stationed in war zones, and seen them change. It is not their fault, it is just how it is. We all change when we experience life on the edge. I think a translator is needed for many. Not for the language, but for life it self.

If you liked this video and song I’d HIGHLY recommend Coming Down music video by the same band also equally emotional.

I am a 100% disabled Veteran. We are the first to be called and the last in line for help.

The statistics in video need to be multiplied by a factor of 5 or more. This video is 10 years old.

Infidelity is the most common reason for military divorces. By quite a margin.

I've used some of these

Yes, these are frightening images. They have done their duty for their country and have now been put aside or thrown away like garbage. Do these people deserve that? Heidi, greetings from Germany

It also includes statistics...

kzread.info/dash/bejne/l5lny5lrXau0ZtI.html Floor Jansen has wrote: ""I am thrilled to share my new single, "Invincible," with all of you. Originally written specifically for the Invictus Games, this song holds a very special place in my heart. As someone who has witnessed the effects of PTSD in my close circle, I wanted to create a powerful anthem that brings hope and strength to those who are struggling with this condition. Invincible' is a song about resilience, about pushing through difficult times, and about finding the strength to start again. I believe that this message is one that will resonate with many, as PTSD affects 1 in 13 people in their lifetime, and women are twice as likely to develop it as men. I hope that 'Invincible' will remind you that even in the darkest of times, there is always the possibility of coming out stronger. You are not alone, and no matter how difficult the journey may be, there is always hope for healing and self-discovery."""

You asked for numbers, so: I have very complex PTSD and brain damage. My marriage ended probably because of that, and I have been homeless for 6 years. So there is truth in these numbers. Fortunately, because I don't live in Amerika, I am doing better now, but will never be healed. But love to you Heidi, the world needs to be told.....

@HailHeidi

23 күн бұрын

I am so sorry to hear that has happened to you. Thank you for sharing, and I'm glad you're doing better. 💜

Mmmm. There are no winners or heroes in war.

Veteran care in the United States is sorry. These men and women shouldn't have to ask for a thing when they come home. But they come home to not getting any help, and end up homeless drug addicts because they just give up. This country should do so much better for these vets. It's really a shame.

I am a combat vet and i use the va and now i work there and unfortunately it is so much worse.

moving into civilian life after being in the army isnt something you can prepare for no matter how much the VA "tries" to help you. i know too many brothers that are just depressed and dealing with problems after our time in service, its just fucking awful.

About war and depressing go watch Sabaton - En Livstid i Krig live in Gothenburg, put subs on or No Bullet Fly animated video or 1916 swedish metal band singing about historical war happening from way back to more recent wars

All the army gave me is a mess. F* up in the head and always looking for danger. Special operations, shit gets real. Im done. I did my time.

Thoughts on divorce. I'm a 10 year Veteran.....which has no bearing on my reason for divorce. I'm a rare case (statistically) in which I am filing for divorce. Why? I've taken advantage of my VA benefits. GI Bill and disabled Veteran. The woman I thought was an Angel turned out to be a gold digging .... individual. I have earned every penny I make. I refuse to pay for someone's else's kids or her life, to sit around and do nothing. Sorry, but this appears to be the most common woman in 2024.

If you think that's a good one, watch far away by them. I love those guys I have ptsd and have just lost all my family..

pregnancy hormones? Congratulations!!

@HailHeidi

23 күн бұрын

Thank you! 💜

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 International Legion

@peter_meyer

22 күн бұрын

I'm worried about what your guys will go through in the future. And i'm worried about the support we, Europe, will give to those guys. If it's up to me, i'd give everything i can.

And if you really want to do something against this - campaign against people joining the army in the first place!

@gregoryrush3878

24 күн бұрын

What an incredibly useless comment. No one made me enlist in the Marines, I did it of my own free well and don't regret it. Even if I'm paying for it now, no regrets. Someone had to do it, might as well be someone like me, rather than those that I hope never experience it.

@petebeatminister

24 күн бұрын

@@gregoryrush3878 What a incredibly ignorant reply. But some people just dont learn, no matter how harsh the lesson is.

@peter_meyer

22 күн бұрын

As i agree to your first post, please keep in mind that there are people out there who did what you would call a wrong decission. There's no way to leave these guys behind. We have to support these people, too.

@petebeatminister

22 күн бұрын

@@peter_meyer I have not said that veterans should be abandoned (as they are already now often times, especially in the USA) because they had poor judgement when they signed on. They are young and dont understand how things work, and they get lured with promises of education, citizenship, money or what ever else.Look at the names on casualty lists of US soldiers in Afghanistan - you could think its the Mexican army who was fighting there. Coincidence? The more I get upset if someone who should know better still says its ok to become a soldier. And the more it is important to warn people about joining. That is the best way to prevent PTSD, losing limbs or sitting in a wheel chair for 50 years. I know many people hate me for this opinion, but after 34 years of army life, I dont really care.

@peter_meyer

22 күн бұрын

@@petebeatminister agree with you 100%. But what's your choice if you'd be a ukrainian? To be honest: i don't know.

5fdp sucks

Your main concern was divorce. Makes me wonder if you've had to deal with a divorce with a veteran that you didn't want to deal with anymore? Lmao