Green Beret Amputee shares graphic combat stories and how to overcome adversity. PTSD Awareness

Nick Lavery, America's first Special Forces amputee operator to go back into combat tells the story of the ambush that cost him his leg, what it's like to be on the brink of death, and what it took to become fully operational again.
Nick's words inspire us to ask for help and keep moving forward towards our goals.
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www.machinenick.com/
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  • @NickMACHINELavery
    @NickMACHINELavery2 жыл бұрын

    A pleasure working with you guys. Stay on target. LFG.

  • @Painkilla887

    @Painkilla887

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your story is so impressive and inspiring. You are the definition of never quit! Keep on doing great things man! Best wishes from the Netherlands

  • @SONofLIBERTY

    @SONofLIBERTY

    2 жыл бұрын

    What a powerful story. I’ve seen your photo probably 100 times circling the Internet. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

  • @mel_dagator8427

    @mel_dagator8427

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for serving this country and protecting my freedoms Nick.

  • @jackmehoff2101

    @jackmehoff2101

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your sacrifice dude.

  • @ljmorgan784

    @ljmorgan784

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service brother

  • @captainobvious5993
    @captainobvious5993 Жыл бұрын

    This guy is the definition of never quit never give up.. very touching story.

  • @mariusmiller5702
    @mariusmiller5702 Жыл бұрын

    I love his emphasis on the fact that healing comes from vulnerability. He openly states that the strongest thing you can do is to admit "I can't do it alone." Powerful stuff. Nothing but respect

  • @jorgepalacios8977
    @jorgepalacios89772 жыл бұрын

    This made me ask a question "What's your Excuse" this guy lost a leg & still works hard. Muck respect & much motivation to live each day to the fullest. Thanks you for your service sir.

  • @NickMACHINELavery

    @NickMACHINELavery

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @ChillinWithBrody
    @ChillinWithBrody2 жыл бұрын

    The minut issues that I perceive to be problems in my life seem so insignificant now. This man lost a leg and not only went on about his life in top physical condition but also reenlisted and went back to an active war zone. I salute you sir, you're the embodiment of motivation!!

  • @NickMACHINELavery

    @NickMACHINELavery

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏👊

  • @Randomyoutubecommenter

    @Randomyoutubecommenter

    2 жыл бұрын

    Underrated legend

  • @dracomaifoy7377

    @dracomaifoy7377

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was about to type that you're full of shit, you can't be in the military, much less an elite unit, with a prosthetic leg. But I looked it up and I was wrong. This guy really impressed me.

  • @soldieramerican5964
    @soldieramerican59642 жыл бұрын

    NEVER QUIT.

  • @votp4448
    @votp44484 ай бұрын

    This man is the true definition of a Titan! Legit warrior! Thank you for everything you have done for our country.

  • @poebutcheddar
    @poebutcheddar Жыл бұрын

    This guy is a MONSTA! 🇺🇸💪🏻

  • @sharonaerneckeaitchison4500
    @sharonaerneckeaitchison4500 Жыл бұрын

    What an impressive constitution!!

  • @Komodokhan148
    @Komodokhan1482 жыл бұрын

    This guy is an absolute monster.

  • @gtagamerman1234
    @gtagamerman1234 Жыл бұрын

    This guy is the epitome of not only an American hero, but a soldier. God bless this man and his family.

  • @TheImmoralNosferatuZodd
    @TheImmoralNosferatuZodd Жыл бұрын

    This Nick reminds me of Nick, the Marine from Urban Valor.

  • @Tblaze315
    @Tblaze3152 жыл бұрын

    This is outstanding. A true American Hero!!!

  • @Tblaze315

    @Tblaze315

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also went to your channel, great content kzread.info/dron/KNVniNJKTYRZpTmfyJJjtA.html

  • @stevemoore6245
    @stevemoore6245 Жыл бұрын

    The MACHINE, what can you say, you made a selfless call. hero!

  • @rw8990
    @rw8990 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve done work on the grounds of Walter Reed,was born and raised in DC,May God continue to bless and keep you,Thank You seems so inadequate for what you and other armed force members have sacrificed for me and my family.THANK YOU SO MUCH 🙏🏾

  • @WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot290
    @WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot290 Жыл бұрын

    Watch the Sean Ryan interview with this Beast of a man. Shit is intense!!!! Major respect for this man. Never quits

  • @mdawes101
    @mdawes1012 жыл бұрын

    What would our country become, if everyone embodied more of these virtues? This is incredible. Puts things in perspective real quick. Thank you.

  • @johnalexiadis4661
    @johnalexiadis46612 жыл бұрын

    Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends -John 15:13

  • @BasedDynamics
    @BasedDynamics10 ай бұрын

    That first shot where he is doing push-ups on the bench was art 👌🏿 oh yeah and Nick is a beast 🤙🏿🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @68arpilot75
    @68arpilot752 жыл бұрын

    Very intense story to listen to. I know there are so many more out there like it. I lost a family member who lost both legs in combat and survived but lost the fight back home. Thanks for sharing the message that getting help is okay.

  • @usedvhs
    @usedvhs Жыл бұрын

    i just wanna point out and appreciate that opening shot with him stretching and reveling his amputation, Great video . Thank you for your service Nick.

  • @mariosanchez9652
    @mariosanchez96522 жыл бұрын

    I wanna be this big while serving

  • @ManuelSanchez-hz6ij
    @ManuelSanchez-hz6ij2 жыл бұрын

    Very proud of our soldiers!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️

  • @kevm7751
    @kevm7751 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see that in this day and age we still have REAL MEN like this. Much respect to you.

  • @ronniesanders6274
    @ronniesanders6274 Жыл бұрын

    I have the greatest respect for you Nick !! You make all things seems possible!!

  • @michelle60134
    @michelle60134 Жыл бұрын

    I know this probably doesn’t mean anything to him but I hope he got a medal for saving his fellow soldier he’s act was heroic 🇺🇸

  • @breacodyvertz6486
    @breacodyvertz64862 жыл бұрын

    This is so moving.. you were with my husband Vertz when he was blown up 11/27/14. Thank you for your sacrifices, a true hero. 🇺🇸

  • @johnbrown5787

    @johnbrown5787

    Жыл бұрын

    prove it

  • @ncapone87

    @ncapone87

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@johnbrown5787 who would lie about this? Get a life

  • @badger297
    @badger297 Жыл бұрын

    This is the 5th video in a row I've listened to from this channel. These are easily the best combat veteran interviews I've ever come across. Pls don't ever stop letting these ppl tell their stories

  • @donnaryan7598
    @donnaryan7598 Жыл бұрын

    Nick-you have served your country well. Your bravery is astounding. Thank you for your commitment to helping others. Your injury does not make a warrior. Welcome home.

  • @senoritapacmanv94
    @senoritapacmanv94 Жыл бұрын

    True hero of America ❤

  • @machstem6390
    @machstem6390 Жыл бұрын

    Dude is so inspirational. Hes a absolute machine. Seems like a nice guy also.

  • @AjninHaru
    @AjninHaru Жыл бұрын

    Crazy this video came up in my feed right now. I developed a painful foot injury in the last few days and was contemplating calling in sick to work. Then I remembered Nick’s story and I was like fuck that….

  • @wesleywood6306
    @wesleywood630610 ай бұрын

    You are a true warrior and I salute you!! God bless you brother!!

  • @BoomerActual
    @BoomerActual2 жыл бұрын

    Powerful message here for all of us.

  • @RYANUSNAVY-gc1bh
    @RYANUSNAVY-gc1bh11 ай бұрын

    Hand Salute Brother! Thank You for Your Service & Sacrifice...

  • @jimdelarosa9776
    @jimdelarosa9776 Жыл бұрын

    This guy is cool as blank. Much respect and appreciative for his courage. Men like this is what makes America great.

  • @blackbenny1
    @blackbenny1 Жыл бұрын

    This is what sacrifice and character looks like. Praise God for your testimony

  • @ianfoster2983
    @ianfoster2983 Жыл бұрын

    American hero. God bless you, and thank you for serving.

  • @annakozlowski2261
    @annakozlowski2261 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service , handsome ❤️

  • @pointmanactual7893
    @pointmanactual7893 Жыл бұрын

    The realest thing he said this entire interview was about if he had to go, he would’ve been content going down next to one of his boys. Great interview.

  • @darrylwiggins3700
    @darrylwiggins3700 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man.dearly.for U U are.a.guardian.of.the.Galaxey .Thanks Brother

  • @mosin9105
    @mosin9105 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @quality909
    @quality9092 жыл бұрын

    Much Love & Respect 🇺🇸🙏🏼

  • @stevenrigby13
    @stevenrigby132 жыл бұрын

    This was great. More of this please.

  • @joshuabailey8771
    @joshuabailey87712 жыл бұрын

    True inspiration

  • @marcellachaves5707
    @marcellachaves57072 жыл бұрын

    Bless u Nick 🙏

  • @Hazardx88
    @Hazardx88 Жыл бұрын

    These guys are awesome, great channel.

  • @bykrydr1380
    @bykrydr13802 жыл бұрын

    inspirational and motivational

  • @tedbundy8082
    @tedbundy8082 Жыл бұрын

    You probably won’t ever see this, but you are a hero dude and your friend would definitely be proud of who you’ve become and the decisions you’ve made. You potentially saved another humans life and overcame one of the worst injuries. Don’t ever question your decision, there’s a reason why we do what we do. Losing your friend at a young age made you realize how precious life was. You seen that boy frozen and instead of being selfish like most people would you thought about that boy as a human just like you with a family and a life too. The military tries to take that away from us. They don’t want you to see your buddies or enemy as human. It’s easier that way. But some humans don’t lose their hearts even as combatants. Those are true heroes.

  • @foff9275
    @foff9275 Жыл бұрын

    Totally inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

  • @jackiedumke5525
    @jackiedumke55252 жыл бұрын

    Your gonna help so many!!! Very powerful!!

  • @ridgebhouse
    @ridgebhouse Жыл бұрын

    That’s a true warrior.

  • @jamesvick1085
    @jamesvick1085 Жыл бұрын

    An amazing man and inspiration!

  • @eric1234ify
    @eric1234ify2 жыл бұрын

    Goosebumps- again.

  • @aj-tp2yh
    @aj-tp2yh8 ай бұрын

    Stay Gold America

  • @pablov.viteri9345
    @pablov.viteri9345 Жыл бұрын

    GOD BLESS YOU.

  • @rostomcadag8244
    @rostomcadag8244 Жыл бұрын

    Great warrior.

  • @jasonmiller517
    @jasonmiller517 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your extraordinary service and sharing your story.

  • @David-mw6lz
    @David-mw6lz2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing my friend.

  • @shaunloynds5317
    @shaunloynds5317 Жыл бұрын

    What an incredibly motivational and inspirational story.

  • @JM-fr9bc
    @JM-fr9bc2 жыл бұрын

    Nick is an inspiration and a role model. I like how he adapted and employed his intellect, awesome. I came across this video in passive. So glad I did!

  • @Jason-fg9wn
    @Jason-fg9wn11 ай бұрын

    Amen! What a powerful story, and it doesn't get more inspiring in your line of work. Very impressive.

  • @Phildo8
    @Phildo82 жыл бұрын

    Absolute fkn warrior! We used to hear stories of this man! De Oppresso Liber 🤙🏻

  • @JT0007
    @JT00072 жыл бұрын

    Me and this dude are the same. Athleticism helped bring us from 0 to hero.

  • @davisluong2060
    @davisluong2060 Жыл бұрын

    I have to say your an inspiration for all those that have lost limbs that have served. Not only that, your determination and mindset rather than accepting defeat, you gave yourself a challenge.

  • @aaronramsey8322
    @aaronramsey8322 Жыл бұрын

    True Hero. What an American treasure.

  • @lionittslegen2290
    @lionittslegen2290 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service sir!! I admire your courage & strength… WARRIOR‼️.. Much luv from the hood!!!!!

  • @Mimmsyboo
    @Mimmsyboo Жыл бұрын

    Absouletly fierce!!!!!!

  • @mychannel6718
    @mychannel6718 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your service to protect our freedom! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @redwhiteblue7166
    @redwhiteblue7166 Жыл бұрын

    God Bless 🇺🇲

  • @chewy7192
    @chewy7192 Жыл бұрын

    The badasses? As if he isn't one! That man is a badass machine! Wtf! Mass respect

  • @Doesitmatter113
    @Doesitmatter113 Жыл бұрын

    I've had my collar bone broken, right foot crushed with six fractures requiring two operations, left elbow shattered requiring two operations, three cracked ribs, six bones broken in right hand, multiple toes broken and one bad second degree burn (accident prone, no combat, I fall upstairs) but with all that medical issues nothing could match having to stick your finger into your femoral artery while being in a active ambush. No words....

  • @batistagraca5342
    @batistagraca53422 жыл бұрын

    GUERREIRO!!!!

  • @rl4416
    @rl4416 Жыл бұрын

    The fact that we got men like him defending our country makes me sleep so much sounder .

  • @supakhan23

    @supakhan23

    Жыл бұрын

    invading other countries*

  • @rl4416

    @rl4416

    Жыл бұрын

    @@supakhan23 aww ... Do you live in a terrorists ran country that we "invaded" and killed the military age males in your family ? They shoulda tried to come here [usa] an serve in our military and made something of themselves .

  • @fartholemechanic9252
    @fartholemechanic9252 Жыл бұрын

    This guy is buffed 💪

  • @Shadowgunner785
    @Shadowgunner785 Жыл бұрын

    It's amazing when you can hear the Bostonian accent of this man

  • @5castles893
    @5castles893 Жыл бұрын

    It's crazy alot of your videos haven't gotten more views ...but I think you'll start blowing up ! Just don't stop ! Your display of talent is easy to see

  • @shapelessX
    @shapelessX10 ай бұрын

    A "pacific moment in time"

  • @Je3perscre3pers
    @Je3perscre3pers2 жыл бұрын

    Its funny how everyone remembers the day. June 27th 2013 for me.

  • @shapelessX
    @shapelessX10 ай бұрын

    The bionic leg is actually cool as hell

  • @JimD77
    @JimD7711 ай бұрын

    Dude, do not regret that decision! Fk training. Do what you think is best. Either blocking to save him or going after the shooter are the two best moves. I know the army spent a ton of money to train you and they do not want that investment wasted, but we are all in charge of our own lives and have to live with ourselves. Kudos.

  • @alexandrudoroftei93
    @alexandrudoroftei93 Жыл бұрын

  • @marinachenkual3954
    @marinachenkual3954 Жыл бұрын

    An old man declared war,and its the young men who have to suffered!

  • @scottpitner4298
    @scottpitner4298 Жыл бұрын

    He’s really strong minded too

  • @xorry77
    @xorry77 Жыл бұрын

    damn when he said that then moved his leg.

  • @fabianbach2615
    @fabianbach2615 Жыл бұрын

    Make one on Nick Lavery. US Green Beret

  • @johnrobb9408
    @johnrobb94082 жыл бұрын

    Was my anka too.

  • @ndnmike8481
    @ndnmike84812 жыл бұрын

    Bravo Zulu sir.

  • @thommy2815
    @thommy28152 жыл бұрын

    DOL brotha

  • @dannooooooo
    @dannooooooo Жыл бұрын

    god dammit. gigga chad is actually really likable

  • @Sil3nt
    @Sil3nt Жыл бұрын

    I'm aspiring to be u.s army SF..

  • @jackkovar7806
    @jackkovar7806 Жыл бұрын

    It's superficial, but I respect him for being so massive despite being an amputee.

  • @Its_Esoteric
    @Its_Esoteric Жыл бұрын

    I need the sauce this guy is sippin on!

  • @thejamboy3556
    @thejamboy3556 Жыл бұрын

    Holy shit this guys friend got murdered by a serial killer from my hometown

  • @TheRealDarrylStrawberry
    @TheRealDarrylStrawberry Жыл бұрын

    I wonder how many bad-guys counted this man as a confirmed kill? Hes likes Benicio in Sicario 2.

  • @elbuengaspar
    @elbuengaspar Жыл бұрын

    This guy talks like the dude from bro science, for real.

  • @johnkolody9303
    @johnkolody93032 жыл бұрын

    It is sad that so many men and woman will sacrifice their own body parts and/or lives for illegal wars.Afganistan,Iraq etc.

  • @ryanprasad2090
    @ryanprasad20906 ай бұрын

    Too many abled dudes on YT. Cool story!

  • @brayanaviles6665
    @brayanaviles66652 жыл бұрын

    7777

  • @RobPetty622
    @RobPetty622 Жыл бұрын

    "Operator" is such an over used cliche'. "Green Beret" says it all.