Please LIKE the interview to support Randall Parkes as we welcome him back a second time at Urban Valor!

@vmwindustries

8 ай бұрын

Some days life is crap, and the recruits need to learn to fight through it! Picking a guy for each day is a great idea for recruits, because then people realize that they are not being picked on. This honestly should rewrite the manuals. "But you shouldn't do it "

@Paiadakine

8 ай бұрын

Randall and men and women like him are true heros. We need to record stories from folks like this for the future. Get interviews with WWII, Korean and Vietnam vets if you can.

@joe-zj8js

8 ай бұрын

Gtfo he's from Hemet I'm a couple years older than him. Went to Whittier elementary and acacia Middle school. Hemet was basically old ppl retirement town in the early 90s before I moved out to orange county. What a small world. Ps happy veteran's day to all my brothers and sisters in arms.

@farhadsaahi1658

7 ай бұрын

Nah. He lost to the Taliban

@americanveteran1382

7 ай бұрын

Yuma training grounds. Yeppers 41:25

He was my DI in 2011 with 2088. Even at 18 could tell he was a great dude and Marine. Definitely a small world. Marine Corps would be 1000 times better if there was more real ones like him.

@aoleary5213

7 ай бұрын

The brass does not like solid guys. I often wonder if we would have won WW2 if everyone obeyed all the orders. Jake MacNeil disobeying his command led to a decisive moment that may have won the battle of the bulge, there’s lots of other examples of that.

@jamilsalih9724

7 ай бұрын

Was he right? Did you end up going to Afghanistan?

@killjoyxiii2631

7 ай бұрын

⁠@@jamilsalih9724most marines that were 0311 pre-withdrawal went to afghanistan or iraq

@CYeargin

7 ай бұрын

you have a funny boot camp story with him?

@mtmadigan82

6 ай бұрын

Just listening to the guy, you can tell he's a great leader, DI, and Marine. Any organization on the planet would benefit from having him on the payroll.

Gotdamit Randall needs a podcast. Dude is a helluva storyteller.

@user-mu2mp8ll6c

3 ай бұрын

Preach!

@Oldsaintnick1980

2 ай бұрын

💯

@TheTowTruckGuy24

23 күн бұрын

Too bad some of them are others people's stories. I've heard that story about the gunnery Sargent on the Shawn Ryan podcast. I guess it could be the other way around but I have a good nose for BS

I've lost count of how many times I've listened to this story... rocks every fucking time

@UrbanValorTV

3 ай бұрын

Bro that makes two of us 😅

So glad he’s back!!!! His stories are my favorite!!!! What a true hero

He was my Senior DI in 2013, Golf Co. Lead Series Platoon 2066. You could tell he cared about the quality of Marine he was sending out to the fleet and bread war fighters.

Mr Parkes. Thank you so much for sharing your stories. I am the Mom of a 20yo recruit who has been at MCRD SD for two weeks. (0321) I had six days to metabolize my son’s decision to join the military and understand his MOS. I knew very little about military life before a couple weeks ago. I am learning! 😮 The Urban Valor videos have been teaching me much about what our Marines go through and the meaningful lessons their journey brings. My son has led me down a new path! The more I learn the more I am humbled. I thank you and your family with all of my heart for your choice to defend our nation.

This guy is literally the representation of what america should be. So much heart, honest and just a clompletely pure soul. You will never top this guys interview

We need a Recruit Resper Sit down.

@Oldsaintnick1980

2 ай бұрын

😂

@jhgandy2653

Ай бұрын

Yessss Resper Yessss !!! In my best SGM Parkes voice

@AnimalR6

Ай бұрын

Find Resper !

I’m not sure what you do for a living, but you could probably make a living public speaking and telling your stories. I could easily sit & listen to hours of the stories and experiences you had. Tons of respect for your path and what you all did. I wish you the best.

@markyaney8448

9 ай бұрын

He’s a realtor in Cali!

@Loonypapa

7 ай бұрын

@@markyaney8448 I know a former seal team guy that's now in real estate. I wonder what the draw is.

@jasonmacneil2256

7 ай бұрын

​@Loonypapa really good money if you can sell homes/property!!

@dronereviewman9580

7 ай бұрын

​@@jasonmacneil2256definitely super good money!! Sadly I'm stuck in a union doing hard labor. But it's what i knew i would be doing ever since childhood! Hopefully i can make a change one day and do something different

after watching both segments I have never been so proud to earn the title United States Marine !

@UrbanValorTV

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 🙏🏼 and SF brother 🤙🏼

If I was a Marine I'd want this dude next to me. Randall you're a good man

@nexpro6118

6 ай бұрын

my Senior Drill Instructor in Marine boot(started June of 2004) my platoon recruit class was going to be his last recruit platoon before he went back to the fleet. He wanted us(our platoon) to make honor platoon for him....well....we made honor platoon for him. He was so thankful and actually thanked us all for giving him that gift. Last night in boot, since we won honor platoon for him, we all got to watch movies and eat candy all night. It was great!! 1stSgt Randall(this amazing Marine in this video) reminds me of my Senior Drill Instructor.

@opfd6117

26 күн бұрын

@@nexpro6118 what was his name? I think you were in my brother’s recruit platoon.

Goddamn Randall, you fucker. Had me choking up when you broke character to save your interpreter and his family. Well done to you all for making that happen, brother. Much love to you all for being the true American patriots in those last days in uniform.

@mikeprince6045

8 ай бұрын

Same here on the breaking up…. I respect the fact hes tough and has a heart….. thats what a real man is made of…

@thomasconrad365

8 ай бұрын

@@mikeprince6045 amen. I have taught my boys at a young age that emotions are nothing to be ashamed of and crying is a good way to rid the pain away. Only emotions I try to train them to never have is jealousy. We can envy someone but we never need to be jealous. We are blessed in our own ways and jealousy is the #1 thing I have seen ruin relationships.

@jasonmacneil2256

7 ай бұрын

​@@mikeprince6045Amen.

Why does it make me happy to see a Marine in a Hawaiian shirt? Something about that laid back look while knowing he has ruined so many days for recruits. Duality

That is crazy. He was in boot camp during 9/11 and terminal leave during the withdrawal

What a decent honorable man . Anyone calling him friend is lucky.

This man spoke at my class during DI school on MCRD San Diego 4-20 and just coming from the daily schedule of DI school we get sat down in one of the classrooms and we’re waiting for a “class” on the recruit training order I believe. And we’re sitting down, sweaty and hearts racing, hearing coreframs hitting the carpet. Outta nowhere see a long haired 1stSgt take off the campaign cover and hear 1stSgt parks say “what’s up😀” and we didn’t think he was serious and say again “hey guys, I’m a chill dude I’m not a DI school instructor I wanna just have a talk with you guys” and seeing a leader like this is 100% what the Marine Corps needs, so chill and firm at the same time. Was honored to be around his aura.

Don’t know if Respert reached out to Sgt Parkes, but he did comment on one of the videos and seems to be doing really well for himself.

This dude is sick AF. In a good and wholesome way.

What a bloke, a amazing storyteller and has such a positive character about him. Thank-you for you service.

@jakem4579

9 ай бұрын

Dude’s straight up a marines marine. Guys like this make being in FAR more tolerable.

@mtmadigan82

5 ай бұрын

@@jakem4579 Most DI's have a version of this. Just hearing him speak, he's obviously a great leader. I'm glad I missed this guy as one of my DI's. I had some growing up in the first few weeks at bootcamp. No big reasons at all, just stupid recruit stuff. So I was privileged to get plenty of indvidual attention. This dude smiling like a lunatic as he destroyed me woulda been pretty rough on top of any punishment I received...

Much respect to all the guys who launched operation Pineapple Express and did whatever they could to save our allies. God bless all of you

This is the absolute BEST drill instructor, I had one damn near identical with his games. He had notes (allegedly) and every day you'd hear, "Recruit _________, training day 34 you scratched your nose in formation, get on my quarterdeck!" Or some other random infraction to get smoked for stemming back to day 1 and lasted until graduation. SSgt Windle and all my instructors live rent free in my head and will forever lol.

This is a good dude, may he live a long and happy life. He needs his own podcast where he shares his military stories.

@Peter-ji5pk

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely

I went to boot in San Diego in 2013. And afghan was still big and I'm glad my drill instructors took their job as seriously as you did.

@jakesaunders2231

4 ай бұрын

What BN ? I came in July 2013 3rd bn kilo co

This dudes energy and charisma is awesome 🤣🙏🏻

Randall!!! Please write a book accounting for your role in the rescue of all those people! "Bro-Call" would make an excellent title.

@UrbanValorTV

5 ай бұрын

I agree, @rparkes01

Movie pitch: “Randalls Gate”- the humanitarian mission of your life.

@nicholastudor934

9 ай бұрын

Love this idea!!!

God bless this dude, what an excellent American and Marine. We are a better country for having him. This is, for me, your absolute best episode I've seen.

@mikeprince6045

8 ай бұрын

Agreed

This dude a living legend ❤️ Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

Glad you shared this story. My parents are refugees from the vietnam war. You are truly a man of your word when you say your going to help someone get out of hell, you keep your word and you do just that.

Yes brother! We never forget that sacrifices wich your guys are did to us Bro your the hero Ones again Thank you 🙏

So much respect for this man. From the grandson of a ww2 Marine vet I'm forever grateful for your service

What a wonderful human

Thanks for your loyalty and service ! God Bless America 🇺🇸 !!!

Randall Parkes what a character, great story from a real nice guy.

God damn I’m in the army but he is the definition of leadership!!! Reminds me of a CSM I served with! I wish him nothing but success and glory in this life & in the next!

@nexpro6118

6 ай бұрын

My Senior Drill Instructor in Marine boot(started June of 2004) my platoon recruit class was going to be his last recruit platoon before he went back to the fleet. He wanted us(our platoon) to make honor platoon for him....well....we made honor platoon for him. He was so thankful and actually thanked us all for giving him that gift. Last night in boot, since we won honor platoon for him, we all got to watch movies and eat candy all night. It was great!! 1stSgt Randall(this amazing Marine in this video) reminds me of my Senior Drill Instructor.

Amazing storyteller and he's really genuinely funny.

Good story 1st Sgt appreciate your service and dedication to our country. I served from 1997-2001 with 2nd Battalion 4th Marines with my Identical twin brother. He ended up serving for 15 yrs and got out as a Gunny. You would have definitely be someone we’d hangout with and have a close relationship with. Hope your retirement is going good…take care Marine and thank you again for sharing your story!! Oh I forgot to tell you in boot camp at MCRD in Lethal Lima we were both guides of our platoons. Me 3007 and Jason 3004

This man is a hero !!! If he wrote a book, I'd buy it.. Hell of a storyteller.

These are the types of videos I like to show my son. Proudly, my son says he wants to be like me, a Marine as well. I tell him to shoot higher and become a man like Randal. I was a go getter but it almost seems fraudulent to call myself a Marine when men like Randal walk this earth. SFMF!

@UrbanValorTV

7 ай бұрын

Semper Fi 🪖

Solid, genuine, a man's man. I can see your soul, and you are great. Thank you

He went to the absolute fullest potential he could have to help others in need when they were at their worst times in life. More pain and suffering than most all of us Americans could ever fathom. Glad I stuck around to the end of this video to hear about how he helped his interpreter and his family escape that horrendous environment. He seems like such an amazing man, and I would love to personally shake his hand to thank him for his selfless service. He truly is a hero, and I wish I knew more people like him in my personal life.

YES! You read our mind bringing him back semper fi

It’s guys like Parkes that make me proud to be an American. Thank you!

That story at the end, you deserve at minimum a Humanitarian award.

Randall Parkes and those smiling pearly whites returns! If anyone didn’t listen to his previous interview you have some homework to do! Welcome back top! Great to see you! Never thought you were that gunny, but we all saw that smile, heard that laugh and know how you enjoyed sadistically smoking those recruits. What goes around comes around. It’s just part of the process of building the next generation. Twenty years later they make for some knee slapper quality memories. Looking like a badass at 4:49. Side note, didn’t realize Pedro Pascal worked for the agency back then. Any way to help First Sgt. Parkes help that Afghan family?

@UrbanValorTV

7 ай бұрын

Here is his YT channel @rsparkes01 his IG instagram.com/randall_in_sandiego/# If you want to contact him. Thank you :)

Thank you for everything you’ve done Randall…especially for Marouf and his fam. You’re one solid ass quality dude and I love your energy. Cheers!

Thank you for your service 🇺🇲🙏🏻💪🏻🇺🇲

This is a bad ass guy. Love the vibe, stories, energy. I know that Afgh family is very grateful to have met him

You're a good man Randall. From one vet to another.

Parkes is the epitome of a Marine. Great interviews and stories. Semper Fi

@nexpro6118

6 ай бұрын

My Senior Drill Instructor in Marine boot(started June of 2004) my platoon recruit class was going to be his last recruit platoon before he went back to the fleet. He wanted us(our platoon) to make honor platoon for him....well....we made honor platoon for him. He was so thankful and actually thanked us all for giving him that gift. Last night in boot, since we won honor platoon for him, we all got to watch movies and eat candy all night. It was great!! 1stSgt Randall(this amazing Marine in this video) reminds me of my Senior Drill Instructor.

I’d love to hear my old ssgt I served with story on here. He was an amazing marine and leader and I know he went through a lot in Ramadi

welcome back.

One tremendous Marine!

@UrbanValorTV

6 ай бұрын

💯👊

Love this guy… hes what a real Marine is all about… God and country and all about humanity…. Tough and a full heart… this 1970s Marine is proud to know you are part of the Best… USMC

Randall Parkes, I don't know if you're aware of this, but you truly are a warrior for God and one of His Angels here! You played an instrumental part in saving that family and those women. God bless and keep you. Those of us that count, are extremely proud of you!

Thank u for your service, i was an Afghan American sergeant in US Army, so many juicy war stories OMG

One of your best interviews and one of my favorite interviewees…👊🏻🇺🇸

Man I was glued to my seat for this! So happy he was able to help save those people! Semper Fi!

It's Gary Busey v2.0! (the upgrade!) God Bless and Semper Fi brother! :)

It's an honor to know you, and Heather.

That's amazing, Randall, you are an outstanding Marine, and a great man

As a San Diegan Army Vet, I feel so proud to hear this story. I just hit my 21 yr mark and soon I will hang my 👢 as well, hearing this Marine tell his experience towards the end of his Great Career brought me to tears. God Bless this Marine and His Family

@dronereviewman9580

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service! much love from Cleveland Ohio!

I was army. But everything this guy has said especially in regards to basic training is spot on. I remember my drill sergeant his name was SSG Vincent Wilson. First time I ever hated someone yet equally loved and respected them. Looking back on all that happened i laugh. There were so many times that sucked being in but looking back on I cry in laughter. I can still hear his voice to this day 26 years later. The man beat me. He savagely broke me down into a primordial ooze and rebuilt me into his spitting image. PT was my issue specifically the run. Never had run before... Kept failing the run portion of PT tests. It got to the point the important either you graduate or wash back phase came. I remember it freezing and starting to snow. He came up to told me to strip down to my shorts and shirt. Off I go. That run I was so scared. I ran as fast as I could. Last lap, last turn last lap I started projectile vomiting. I could stop. I was so scared of not passing I stopped trying to turn my head into the grass and just ran with puke going everywhere. You know what I made it. As soon as I crossed the finish he runs up on me and screams at me that I made it and to not stop moving and to walk fast to get my heart rate down. I still remember our last inspection before graduation as I stood there at attention and he looked me dead in my eyes and spoke to me for the last time. He literally in the short time we were there did more for me than my parents ever could have. He set me up for how to win. I will never forget him. Ever.

Fn love this dude man thank you for your service Sarge!!!🫡

"challenge accepted". shout out to recruit Respert.

Randell Parks.... I Thank You from my Soul....

@UrbanValorTV

2 ай бұрын

🫡 Appreciate it brother 👊🏼🇺🇸🤙🏼

That was the most incredible episode yet. I’m exhausted and all I did was watch. So intense. This podcast is the absolute best thing going right now. Especially cool with a lot of these guys being from the IE and SoCal.

Oh dude. I did boot camp in 2nd battalion in 2010. I just missed this guy.

What he said about Drills is real. Im 47 years old. See ed in the 82nd Airborne. Still remember my drill sergeants. I will never forget what they did to me and for me. Drill sergeants Theous, Bullu k and that old guy that was so scary i don't remember his mame : thank you

I’m here from the first interview!! This dude is awesome

@UrbanValorTV

5 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree with you more. And thank you for listening to our Vets tell their story. 🤙🏼

@user-mu2mp8ll6c

3 ай бұрын

Same

One of the most interesting and inspiring stories, humorous, but the best is getting your interpreter out of Afghanistan, all the hoops you had to jump through. Awesome story!!

This guy right here, I could just sit and listen to him tell stories. What a legend, full of energy.

This dude is beyond awesome, you can tell he is living life to the fullest and enjoying every second of his time on earth. Just from the stories he tell and the way he speaks he draws you in and has you wanting more, so to say the least hope he finds his way back on if soon has his own channel. Thank you UV for bring some of the most amazing individual and their stories to light. May this channel have a place on YT for some time to come.

Instagram short video brought me here. Hearing him talk about the "gunny...gunnery sergeant" i mean, sorry lol had to hear the whole thing

@joshhume4307

3 ай бұрын

Same

I could listen to this dude tell stories all day! Semper Fi 1st Sgt

Thank God in Heaven that you live in America......and that we have soldiers and men like Sgt Parks who keep it free.

Some of the Best Things i think ive done... to help people... trying makes a difference

A real human right there !! Wow !! Powerful share !! Thank you !! 🙏🏽

This guy is a great story teller. Had me laughing throughout the entire video!

That pressure is why drill instructors have such high burn out. I could listen to your stories all day.

@user-mu2mp8ll6c

3 ай бұрын

Man watching them at 110 mph for all those hours a day, man I can imagine

Love this guy! Thank you for your service buddy!!

best episode!

This Marine is awesome 😂 There were some serious points obviously, but also lots of laughs 🤣 Man I miss my time in the Corps. Semper Fi 🇺🇸

@nexpro6118

6 ай бұрын

My Senior Drill Instructor in Marine boot(started June of 2004) my platoon recruit class was going to be his last recruit platoon before he went back to the fleet. He wanted us(our platoon) to make honor platoon for him....well....we made honor platoon for him. He was so thankful and actually thanked us all for giving him that gift. Last night in boot, since we won honor platoon for him, we all got to watch movies and eat candy all night. It was great!! 1stSgt Randall(this amazing Marine in this video) reminds me of my Senior Drill Instructor.

Man I am more teared up about this!!!! Whoooo I miss being around people like this who “get it” ! When we were pulled out we definitely left more than equipment behind. We left way too many who had risked their lives along with ours to take this opportunity to make Afghanistan a better place for everyone. Thank you for your service Randall, thank you for allowing this interview. Thank you for helping all veterans remember why we serve.

@mikeprince6045

8 ай бұрын

Well said brother….100 percent on point

My brother in arms , Semper Fidelis .

Semper Fi from an Air Force guy! What a heart of gold!

Great dude, solid marine and an amazing human being. Randall bro your dope

This guy inspires me to join the military and become a great soldier & leader giving Captain America vibes fr I hope he gets more interviews in 2024! 🙏🏽

@nexpro6118

6 ай бұрын

My Senior Drill Instructor in Marine boot(started June of 2004) my platoon recruit class was going to be his last recruit platoon before he went back to the fleet. He wanted us(our platoon) to make honor platoon for him....well....we made honor platoon for him. He was so thankful and actually thanked us all for giving him that gift. Last night in boot, since we won honor platoon for him, we all got to watch movies and eat candy all night. It was great!! 1stSgt Randall(this amazing Marine in this video) reminds me of my Senior Drill Instructor.

1998-2002 Marine here. Actually was Security Forces Kings Bay Georgia with CQB first half of my enlistment then 0351 Assaultman with 1/3. Same initial MOS’ as Randall…..Ironically I have that George Orwell quote tattooed on my ribs. My favorite quote ever…

❤ this guy.

Love this dude's energy!

So many awesome quotes from this guy..."hell yeah!"

I found your channel with a short of the First Sergeant. Shared it with a friend, who retired a few years ago. CWO3, from Pendleton. My friend knew the First Sergeant. He said the First Sergeant was not only a Bad A** Some B*tch , but a great Marine. High Praise Sir. I know you don’t need my approval. But I still would like to Thank you. For keeping my Family and I safe. God Bless.

@UrbanValorTV

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing the video with your friend. It's awesome to hear such high praise from those who have served and I totally agree with your friend. Your support and appreciation mean a lot. God bless you and your family as well.

What an amazing story teller. And the fact he still gets choked up talking about Afghanistan and the horror shows so much respect. God bless every soldier out there to help get people out. Can’t believe after all these years that’s what happens in Afghanistan

Good to see you on here again. Keep smiling!

We need to get recurit Rasper on the show 💯

You can tell this man was a great leader in the military. I had a nco like this man in the Army and he is currently going to the Sergeant Major academy, I will say its leaders like this that not only make an impression on your military career but your life.

@UrbanValorTV

4 ай бұрын

Yesss, these men here change your life for the better brother. 💯🤙🏼

10 seconds in i liked and dropped this comment. OIF & OEF combat vet. Semper Fi.

You have such an uplifting attitude. Great interview!