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  • @MrBallen
    @MrBallen3 жыл бұрын

    Join me and support Ephraim’s cause!!!👉strongholdrescue.org/support

  • @leahdugan427

    @leahdugan427

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same❤️

  • @Dom_Curry

    @Dom_Curry

    3 жыл бұрын

    Love ur vids Mr. Ballen 🔥

  • @briansuxxx

    @briansuxxx

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey, you may already know but the two "LL"s in "BALLEN", in the intro bumper of your videos are messed up. It's like the bottom parts of the "LL" are outlines whereas the rest of the letters are filled in with a solid white

  • @Its.isabelmaybe

    @Its.isabelmaybe

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm a kid but I'll definitely ask to see if i can do this

  • @j.e.bennett2997

    @j.e.bennett2997

    3 жыл бұрын

    I didn’t know u are a vet much less a seal

  • @murphyhussein8677
    @murphyhussein86773 жыл бұрын

    I’m from Iraq, when I was 18 years old I went to Mosul to fight isis as an Iraqi soldier and I’ve seen things that hunts me to this day, fortunately, I survived. I’m honored to meet this legend.

  • @metalnat27

    @metalnat27

    3 жыл бұрын

    As an American Patriot -- I command you, sir. My type of childhood lifestyle can not even begin to virtually compare to yours. And I thought I had it rough as a child lol. But seriously, for what is worth, thanks for your service. And we the Patriots of America would gladly welcome individuals like you into our country.

  • @pyramidhead2874

    @pyramidhead2874

    3 жыл бұрын

    God bless you. We're still dealing with some of them hiding n the mountains like the cowards that they are. I hope you are doing better. Salute to you.

  • @zeusdarkgod7727

    @zeusdarkgod7727

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@pyramidhead2874 i pray you and yours stay safe.

  • @kyju7093

    @kyju7093

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s crazy glad to hear you’re unharmed but I can’t imagine the things you guys saw. respect man

  • @hollysmith1347

    @hollysmith1347

    3 жыл бұрын

    @GEMINI factor some say Russians.

  • @Queenie97
    @Queenie972 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, Ephraim's story needs to be a movie.

  • @WhuDhat

    @WhuDhat

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right

  • @ssxu1168

    @ssxu1168

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who needs Avengers the Movie .. we need more more brave people like Epraim.

  • @ahmedibnsanun3504

    @ahmedibnsanun3504

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think it’s that MW19 story mission on the raid of the Hospital

  • @russelljenkins6606

    @russelljenkins6606

    2 жыл бұрын

    It will be and sadly, he probably won't get paid for it.

  • @jeffersonsteeleflex8178

    @jeffersonsteeleflex8178

    2 жыл бұрын

    So Hollywood can botch his true story and turn a profit off it....? Nawwww

  • @nessermusic
    @nessermusic2 ай бұрын

    I'm from Iraq who I moved to America to escape this evil. And from the bottom of my heart I say thank you and to all of your volunteers. God bless you 🙏

  • @pats4dawin106

    @pats4dawin106

    Ай бұрын

    One leaves his land to run, one leaves his land to fight for another's? He forget, foreigners hate Americans remember.

  • @moonlightsonata123

    @moonlightsonata123

    20 күн бұрын

    Make sure you don't create the mess in this new country which you people created in your previous nation. Make sure you don't spread the ☪️ancer called Islam in the US.

  • @joanne5428

    @joanne5428

    12 күн бұрын

    You are the type of person Americans want here thank you for your service

  • @joshmcatee9724

    @joshmcatee9724

    10 күн бұрын

    Happy to have you here and I hope you find a peaceful, stable life! America is at its best when we have many people come together to become one, as we are mostly either immigrants or the descendants of immigrants (Native Americans being the exception ofc)

  • @brendonklaus6079

    @brendonklaus6079

    9 күн бұрын

    Now make sure u help fight the commies instead of running again

  • @blurpledragon2779
    @blurpledragon27797 күн бұрын

    The part with him crying after looking at the girl really got me😢. What a hero he is.

  • @LordTGaming
    @LordTGaming2 жыл бұрын

    Sold his house to help innocent people in a foreign country. That’s some real life hero shit. Mad respect for him

  • 2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah sadly liberal emilies on twitter will call him a racist white dude, not knowing his back ground

  • @yaldrammuqadis

    @yaldrammuqadis

    2 жыл бұрын

    The fuck do they show superheroes fighting crime, and not saving lives in war cuz even in their little fantasy world I bet wars still exist

  • @CSDonohue11

    @CSDonohue11

    2 жыл бұрын

    @ Real Talk.

  • @markk8248

    @markk8248

    2 жыл бұрын

    @ lmao oh please. I’m a liberal and have a ton of conservatives in my family as well as several family members who are police & in the army. I have so much love and respect for them. Some of us see past all that bs. You need to get out more, the world isn’t Twitter.

  • @officialpingo1104

    @officialpingo1104

    2 жыл бұрын

    He did more then all of amarica did

  • @noblesol6275
    @noblesol62752 жыл бұрын

    when you said he went rogue i was thinking like he a war criminal, not a badass who helps others

  • @iamnotpaulavery

    @iamnotpaulavery

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too. I thought that he was going around and indiscriminately killing anyone in sight!

  • @wenchfisterx

    @wenchfisterx

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same lol

  • @alexcarson9638

    @alexcarson9638

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahah yeah I thought it was going to start with the little gorls then he was going to flip or like just disappear from the back of the line and just dip out go in the poppy fields haha I would just go rogue and live there the rest of my life peaceful with cheap heroin and hash get a few wives hah be ballin 🤑

  • @lance862

    @lance862

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same, this kept popping up on my feed and I kept ducking it but it's probably one of his most enjoyable videos.

  • @roderickerikjohnson7062

    @roderickerikjohnson7062

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too but this is clearly the best clickbait you’re gonna see.

  • @lyrakeltica
    @lyrakeltica2 ай бұрын

    I just went and started supporting them monthly. Told them to keep the T-Shirt. I'm a 62 year old dissabled nurse. I wish i could do more, but I'm too sick. I just found you Mr. Ballen. JESUS bless you, thank you for your service, and thank you for sharing this. It mortified me, and lifted my spirits at the same time. Thank GOD Ephraim and his crew are still alive.

  • @abdulaly8123

    @abdulaly8123

    Ай бұрын

    There are tons of scientific proof in the Quran you can google, everything proven by scientists as well as NASA. A few of the explanation in the Quran include: a star called Tariq or Pulsar, the distance to Sirius, the distance to the Iron in the core of the Earth, the temperature of the sun, fires underneath the ocean, bodies of water that don't mix, who/why/how the pyramids were built, as well as numerous of other facts, discovered and proven by scientists in the 21st century. We honor Jesus as he was one of our prophets, but we worship God. Look up Mark(12:19) he called for oneness of God. And God is the one and only Lord. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (Islam being the final religion) are all from God, and their books in their ORIGINAL texts. Quran though, has never been changed since it was written over 1400 years ago, and is memorized cover to cover by 200+ million people currently around the world. There are 2+ billion Muslims, making Islam the fastest growing religion. Mark 12:29 "God is the one and only God. -Jesus The same message was from Moses, Abraham, Jesus, and lastly Muhammed peace be upon them, and all prophets said this. God does not forgive people who worship man as God. Islam is basically, there is no God but Allah, and Muhammed is his (last) messenger, the 5 daily prayers. If one does these, he is a Muslim. Indeed Allah also loves the people who are patient upon him. Jesus spoke Aramaic, name of God translated to EELAH or AALAH in Aramaic. In the bible it explains how Jesus prostrated to pray and worship God, like Muslims do. Look up my profile on TikTok to understand all about Islam, as well as learn about a bunch of details of the scientific proof in the Quran. This entire planet is a spec of dust or less. Everything in the foreseeable universe falls under 1 sky. There are 7 and the ocean above it, that carries the throne of Allah. He doesn't need any of us, he is the ever-living. He is the king. We need him. If a person dies, his afterlife begins, and it is more emotional. How many people have died for thousands of years while their souls are in heaven or in prison, and their bodies are in graves. A door to heaven or to hell opens for them, so do not be careless with your time, do not be lazy in your work, and do not let Satan’s wishes take you to what he wants, and know that God created you to test you. Do not feel safe from God’s deception, lest you be one of the losers, and hasten to repent, be upright, pray your 5 daily prayers, and have good intentions, for you do not know when you will die, i.e., death. www.tiktok.com/@abdulaly0?_t=8j93JQpWEqh&_r=1

  • @ananamu2248

    @ananamu2248

    Ай бұрын

    Hello .. are you feeling better now ,or is your disability unchanging ..I am 77 and have chronic fatigue but I do what I can ....keep your spirits up ❤❤😊

  • @ivanwilson5722

    @ivanwilson5722

    Ай бұрын

    I just watched the video two people were there with me told me not to donate might be a scam I have been known to follow my heart so I am going to get a money card to pay I don't care .I have much respect for those people much love!!

  • @mmamerchant

    @mmamerchant

    Ай бұрын

  • @donnamckinley9807

    @donnamckinley9807

    27 күн бұрын

    I am sorry you are sick. I will pray for you. You found Mr Ballen, what a treat! I have been following him almost since the beginning and he tells stories like no one else. This isnt his usual strange, dark or mysterious. It is a bit different because its a story about one of his buddies. An amazing story about a man that cares deeply about people. As usual Mr Ballen told it in a way that kept us on the edge of our seats and payed homage to his very courageous friend. Again, I'm sorry you are sick and I hope your health will improve. Welcome to Mr Ballens community. He's awesome!😊

  • @StevenVersluy
    @StevenVersluy22 күн бұрын

    Wow. Laying his life to save people he don't even know. TRUE HERO. GOD BLESS YOU.

  • @tony-zw1ej

    @tony-zw1ej

    7 күн бұрын

    It's even worst if you're a cop. Laying down your life to save people who hate you and treat you like garbage.

  • @v10ramTony

    @v10ramTony

    3 күн бұрын

    @@tony-zw1ej The Supreme Court decided, in the 1990s, that police officers are not obligated to protect people, let alone die for them. Don't worry buddy, I think you're a hero! I know a lot of cops' egos need to hear things like that frequently. You're really special. I promise.

  • @BirdOfHermes8381

    @BirdOfHermes8381

    16 сағат бұрын

    ​@@v10ramTony😂

  • @mr.fuckyourfeelings5558
    @mr.fuckyourfeelings55582 жыл бұрын

    Real heros need no medals. This guy is a beast with a heart of Gold.

  • @cayennenaturetrails8953

    @cayennenaturetrails8953

    2 жыл бұрын

    True

  • @baseballjohnson2848

    @baseballjohnson2848

    2 жыл бұрын

    Big truth brother 💪

  • @leannessister3691

    @leannessister3691

    2 жыл бұрын

    They will get their medals appointed by the highest leader: God Himself

  • @v10ramTony

    @v10ramTony

    3 күн бұрын

    @@leannessister3691 Fairy tales are for children.

  • @stephen8647
    @stephen86472 жыл бұрын

    I came to this video expecting a soldier going through a mental breakdown and it turns out to be one of the most inspirational stories I've ever heard.

  • @kiaunaleshae

    @kiaunaleshae

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @crankgames6284

    @crankgames6284

    2 жыл бұрын

    i thought he was just going full cod on ppl and going crazy and not caring how many bullets hit him thats what i thought

  • @kakangntlhaokip

    @kakangntlhaokip

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @TheWorld_2099

    @TheWorld_2099

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s exactly what I thought too. Full f*cking Hero.

  • @tyriquedampier8133

    @tyriquedampier8133

    Жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @charlesbarboza8591
    @charlesbarboza859116 күн бұрын

    Dude that story has me in tears. Wow, the fight against evil is real and you guys are real Heroes. Thank you for your service. Much Respect.

  • @rew3363
    @rew33635 күн бұрын

    Im from Cape Town,South Africa. I truly appreciated this story. May the Lord Bless All the Veterans in America. May America be blessed for taking care of the world in Particular Israel. ❤❤

  • @stacy8935
    @stacy89352 жыл бұрын

    This gave me chills. How has this not been made into a damn movie. That man is a hero. Ppl like that give me hope for humanity.

  • @ericblievernicht5720

    @ericblievernicht5720

    2 жыл бұрын

    To your point, check out the movie/documentary Free Burma Rangers on this very subject. Technically a documentary, but it's more intense than most action movies and far more dramatic for being real. I've shown it to many people and they are always still and quiet for a long while afterwards, processing what they've seen.

  • @Mista.Sir.

    @Mista.Sir.

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also not a movie but I’m pretty sure that the song Hero of War by Rise Against has a big inspiration from this story .

  • @adropofmyblood

    @adropofmyblood

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ericblievernicht5720 Thanks 4that. I'm gonna watch it 👍

  • @aaronsmith4940

    @aaronsmith4940

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ericblievernicht5720 Seem like god botherers to me but if there doing good each to there own.

  • @Rusty571000

    @Rusty571000

    2 жыл бұрын

    Stacy Greenfield: I haven't watched it yet but I'm guessing he was a white guy right? If he were black the movie people would fight till they about kill each other to make a movie out of this. Now that I pissed some people off, I'm going to watch it. Sorry people that I brought race into this.

  • @justice3043
    @justice30433 жыл бұрын

    I think it's so badass that Mr Baldwin will call himself out that takes a lot of balls and self-esteem

  • @MrBallen

    @MrBallen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ifeelit4448

    @ifeelit4448

    3 жыл бұрын

    You need too. I wouldn't glamorise it, as it's needed in life.

  • @chrisawesome3091

    @chrisawesome3091

    3 жыл бұрын

    Baldwin haha

  • @karterlg1062

    @karterlg1062

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chrisawesome3091 ikr

  • @jasonwebb1882

    @jasonwebb1882

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just think about all the stories from all the men and women who served and went to war. This story reminded me why I joined so many years ago. Desert Storm and a few of my brothers and I weren't allowed to talk about what we went through. Left Behind and thats all I can say. God Bless and I pray that more stories like this can be told.

  • @todayfeelz5050
    @todayfeelz50502 ай бұрын

    The cameraman was not randomly there, they were doing a documentary with Free Burma Rangers (documentary is on Amazon prime) respect to all these people trying to make this world a better place.

  • @No-sc9wm

    @No-sc9wm

    7 күн бұрын

    Its a business they are not making it a better place just keeping the money flowing

  • @malaika751

    @malaika751

    7 күн бұрын

    I can’t find it on Amazon Prime

  • @jnaeraespano4468
    @jnaeraespano44683 күн бұрын

    My first reserve unit after active duty was SEAL Team 1, proud to have been part of the support team to the guys. Much respect to the SEALs past and present.

  • @justaperson4229
    @justaperson4229 Жыл бұрын

    “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing,” One of my All Time favorite quote and fits this story perfectly.

  • @Romanus-

    @Romanus-

    Жыл бұрын

    In this case the evil is the bankers who create these wars

  • @Bee-tj8gc

    @Bee-tj8gc

    Жыл бұрын

    Ya like these people not trying to think the same way as me politics wise, it's evil. I need to do something about it. #metoo

  • @jacktrades5103

    @jacktrades5103

    11 ай бұрын

    "The way to Evil is paved with good intentions."

  • @arabelladenine8566

    @arabelladenine8566

    11 ай бұрын

    Who are you quoting⁹ Maybe Albert Enstein?

  • @arabelladenine8566

    @arabelladenine8566

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@jacktrades5103 " The path to Hell is paved with ĝood intentions " ( Some dead guy long forgotten )

  • @feetishfriend9624
    @feetishfriend96242 жыл бұрын

    I love how he straight up admits he failed and was dramatically breathing to show his exhaustion to others. Most people wouldn't admit they were trying to "show off". Respect.

  • @borninlofi5823

    @borninlofi5823

    2 жыл бұрын

    Faxxx

  • @ferjim2804

    @ferjim2804

    2 жыл бұрын

    517 likes and one comment???

  • @feetishfriend9624

    @feetishfriend9624

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ferjim2804 story of my life. I'll get a head nod, but never a "Hello". Lol

  • @ferjim2804

    @ferjim2804

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@feetishfriend9624 if you go up to someone and just start talking you'll be surprised how friendly people are I usually only muster up the courage when I've had a few haha

  • @feetishfriend9624

    @feetishfriend9624

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ferjim2804 it was just a metaphorical statement.

  • @jawnydru2264
    @jawnydru2264Ай бұрын

    The army cheering when they retrieved the 2 civilians must’ve been so amazing to see

  • @wandamiller4473
    @wandamiller44732 ай бұрын

    I'm sitting here crying my eyes out. God bless him. God bless all our men and women in the service. God bless him for risking their life every day. To keep our country safe in god bless you for telling the story❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @halcyon9443

    @halcyon9443

    Ай бұрын

    I get the sentiment here, but it's important to point out that this wasn't the actions of a man to protect "our country". These were the actions of a group who took a stand against evil and extremist behavior regardless of borders, religion or fealty to any nation. This is a man of ethos.

  • @publicuser2534

    @publicuser2534

    Ай бұрын

    @@halcyon9443The story of the two girls with explosives strapped to their backs is heartbreaking. I understand how it must have felt for that Navy Seal. I had an experience at an entry control point over there dealing with a vehicle driver that would not obey the warnings we were giving them. I drew down on the vehicle with my rifle and the vehicle persisted. As it came closer, I switched from my rifle to my pistol…once the pistol was drawn, the vehicle stopped, the driver got out with tears in his eyes, and we found out he was a frightened elderly man.

  • @sirraf23

    @sirraf23

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@halcyon9443 True, but our country used to produce this breed of man on the regular. Now we just produce gender confused man babies that want safe spaces and communism.

  • @fizzmoe9846

    @fizzmoe9846

    27 күн бұрын

    How dare you steal any amount of this man’s credit to give to your god. How unbelievably disrespectful. That man risked his life in a terrifying situation and the honor was all his. Your god is impotent in those situations, clearly. Otherwise there wouldn’t be 200 civilians slaughtered in the street. If he lets that happen, he is either evil or powerless. Both are stupid to worship

  • @andrewcancook2269
    @andrewcancook22693 жыл бұрын

    When you realize you can't abuse the like button anymore because he filed a restraining order

  • @AestheticWaif

    @AestheticWaif

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂💀

  • @loveyourself.8870

    @loveyourself.8870

    3 жыл бұрын

    With that profile picture, I would too

  • @deannahayat7707

    @deannahayat7707

    3 жыл бұрын

    Filed an EPO and a class action Lawsuit headed by Attorney Tom (from Texas) 😏😂👍🏻

  • @TheHardestPill

    @TheHardestPill

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@loveyourself.8870 Oop- 👀😶🤭

  • @maturingdaily3392

    @maturingdaily3392

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can we invite him on a fishing trip into international waters and then let em have it?

  • @AlexGervacio33
    @AlexGervacio332 жыл бұрын

    That’s a human literally trying to make changes. That’s insane. Just Wow. We need a lot more people like this on earth.

  • @endless3cho

    @endless3cho

    2 жыл бұрын

    Truly putting money where your mouth is.

  • @orange_cat

    @orange_cat

    2 жыл бұрын

    Damn straight. Yet today we have Karens telling you to "wear a useless sheep mask".

  • @Sugarglidergirl101

    @Sugarglidergirl101

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@orange_cat what does wearing a mask have to do with this story? And btw the Karen’s are the ones getting angry with and attacking store clerks just because they told them to wear a mask inside the business. Anti maskers tend to be really violent for reason.

  • @angelmarrerojr7030

    @angelmarrerojr7030

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are the ones we are looking for...together we are more powerful.

  • @jayhosh8126

    @jayhosh8126

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@orange_cat you need help

  • @markfarnsworth3340
    @markfarnsworth3340Ай бұрын

    I will always be eternally grateful to our men and women defending the world from atrocities. I know Dave Eubanks and his group Free Burma Rangers, he comes back to our home church in Alaska every year and always has insane stories. My heart goes out to you all. God bless you and your children. Your children’s children. We appreciate you signing your life on the dotted line and you deserve the most respect and love.

  • @bluexeyedxpassion
    @bluexeyedxpassionАй бұрын

    Ephraim is the prime example of sheer BADASSNESS. HOORAH.

  • @jaymie_denardo6556
    @jaymie_denardo65562 жыл бұрын

    This dude is legitimately humble. Just told the world he was over exaggerating in seal training and owned that shit. That’s humble at its finest. Thank you for your service and I strive to be like this in my everyday life. You are the golden standard sir

  • @fraavezskyrim

    @fraavezskyrim

    2 жыл бұрын

    what shit did he own?

  • @recoilrob324

    @recoilrob324

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fraavezskyrim When you're sucking wind and nearly drowned.....been there done that.....just like everyone else there, you DON'T make a big deal out of it by dramatizing it. You suck it up and carry on...which is one of the things these 'exercises' are meant to impart. Our WSQ training was from Seals and I have the utmost respect for them. When over 600 men begin a training exercise and only 18 finish successfully....I think it can be implied that it was a bit strenuous. Many lessons learned that day that still serve me well over 40 years later. Semper Fi!

  • @soez_strg6166

    @soez_strg6166

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@recoilrob324 How come navy seals aren't in good shape then? I mean, compared to athletes, they're basically weak and slow.

  • @recoilrob324

    @recoilrob324

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@soez_strg6166 Seals ARE in shape and the vast majority of professional athletes would fail BUDS as it's not just a matter of conditioning....it's a test of willpower, the ability to learn and operate many different weapons systems and to work effectively in the worst of conditions and physical discomfort. They have earned the right to their lofty reputation and the several that I have personally worked with were men of the highest caliber. If you are in a fight with a Seal beside you....consider yourself a lucky man.

  • @recoilrob324

    @recoilrob324

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sansmojo Or.....you manned up and volunteered to fight for your Country and are ridding the planet of vermin.

  • @turboboboify
    @turboboboify2 жыл бұрын

    And that was him carrying that little girl! Fucking hero. Men like those men are why we have memorial day. Thank you for sharing.

  • @insideoutsideupsidedown2218

    @insideoutsideupsidedown2218

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would say men like those we would honor on Veteran’s Day. Memorial Day is for those who did not make it back.

  • @kamalhaasan7898

    @kamalhaasan7898

    2 жыл бұрын

    People need right to dismiss and recall govts people can choose own good candidate and can make him win with him signing agreement that he shall be dismissed replaced by people of that region united,,,

  • @AlamistX

    @AlamistX

    2 жыл бұрын

    It wasn't him carrying the girl. He was providing cover fire. Dave Eubank was the one who ran into the open to grab the girl.

  • @johnd.rednut297

    @johnd.rednut297

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AlamistX yup he is the leader of the Free Burma Rangers, huge inspiration of mine.

  • @Spityoshittroy

    @Spityoshittroy

    2 жыл бұрын

    They need a month goddammit

  • @ThatTaRaGiRL
    @ThatTaRaGiRLАй бұрын

    How did I miss this!? I've been subscribed for a WHILE. THIS story had ME weeping at the end, felt like a fool because there's people around, and eventually had to go to restroom to a moment. WOW. What a HERO ❤🤍💙 I'm SO happy this guy got the recognition he deserved, and his team!!! Sending ALL my love possible to these guys!!!

  • @kryptichands968
    @kryptichands96819 күн бұрын

    I appreciate you man, not doing what everyone else does...

  • @LindsPatz10
    @LindsPatz103 жыл бұрын

    Ephraim is a hero and an absolute badass. I’m not sure I’ve ever heard of anymore more selfless and brave. What a great guy ❤️

  • @efremzy

    @efremzy

    3 жыл бұрын

    my name is ephraim(simplified efrem) what a coincidence

  • @texmans

    @texmans

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bro you trying to get a trap?

  • @rrpearsall

    @rrpearsall

    3 жыл бұрын

    I only more Rothchilds cared.. they could end world hunger!

  • @fragrooster375

    @fragrooster375

    3 жыл бұрын

    (Besides the other volunteers) :)

  • @robertdemon3550

    @robertdemon3550

    3 жыл бұрын

    What a humanitarian he really gives a fuck about other people.

  • @nightmareop2153
    @nightmareop21533 жыл бұрын

    Let’s all just take a moment to thank mr ballen for his service in the navy and how he entertains us all week long.

  • @blacksonne19

    @blacksonne19

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was the first thing I did when I found his channel

  • @loveyourself.8870

    @loveyourself.8870

    3 жыл бұрын

    @UCUPUUlZOattJRFQo3VBql2Q yessir

  • @potatopower707

    @potatopower707

    3 жыл бұрын

    How he entertains us with the dark and mysterious, delivered in story format.

  • @davidmontgomery9570

    @davidmontgomery9570

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thank Mr. Ballen for his service every time I comment

  • @conjugationsm8528

    @conjugationsm8528

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not usually keen on "thanking" someone who REGULARLY terrifies me, but you're absolutely right!!! THANK YOU Mr Ballen!!!

  • @BBsr007
    @BBsr0072 ай бұрын

    There is no greater love than when one is willing to risk his own life to save the life of another. God bless .

  • @saradopprealtorteamlundeen4963
    @saradopprealtorteamlundeen49632 ай бұрын

    This is amazing. The brave men and women who put their lives at risk to help innocent people, you are heroes and I don't even have the words to express my deep admiration for you all. God bless you ♥️

  • @On-Our-Radar-24News
    @On-Our-Radar-24News3 жыл бұрын

    Talk about a quiet professional! Ephraim is the definition of that warrior! Here's a guy who quits his career, sells all his possessions to travel around the world to the most dangerous place on earth to help people he doesn't know, just to provide some relief to those people. Not for medals or recognition but because it's the right thing to do. Mad respect!!

  • @miasasmrandsinging5426

    @miasasmrandsinging5426

    3 жыл бұрын

    100% agree with your comment. Truly amazing in this crazy world, there are still lights that shine in the darkest of places.

  • @On-Our-Radar-24News

    @On-Our-Radar-24News

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@miasasmrandsinging5426 Well said Maria!

  • @liberationwasalie2982

    @liberationwasalie2982

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yet there's people who buy someone a $5 mcdonalds meal and upload it to KZread for views

  • @StenigeVictoria

    @StenigeVictoria

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right so much respect for him !! ✊

  • @kevineccles6511

    @kevineccles6511

    3 жыл бұрын

    There is a special place in heaven for guys like Ephraim

  • @amandanicole5848
    @amandanicole58483 жыл бұрын

    Ephraim is one of the most selfless people i've ever heard of. His service is greatly appreciated, as is yours Mr. Ballen! ❤️

  • @Traveler-777

    @Traveler-777

    3 жыл бұрын

    A true hero for sure.

  • @rachellenelson2854

    @rachellenelson2854

    3 жыл бұрын

    He deserves a metal more than any politician. They have nothing on him.

  • @jimcowden733

    @jimcowden733

    3 жыл бұрын

    BAD ASS ...

  • @brandonprosper3559

    @brandonprosper3559

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for you're service Mr Ballen

  • @thedoctor1537

    @thedoctor1537

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@braetonwilson4296 Hypocrite

  • @larryguerrero4044
    @larryguerrero404419 күн бұрын

    I thank God that there are young men like this, that serve our country

  • @jameskress6608
    @jameskress66082 күн бұрын

    It is heart warming to listen to Ephraim Mattos's selfless and heroic actions in Iraq and elsewhere in this war-torn world. I am very proud of that young warrior and his new humanitarian organization. So I have signed up as a monthly contributor, and wish him much success and safety for him and his valiant team. James P. Kress, Col. USA (Ret.)

  • @crazywifemom
    @crazywifemom3 жыл бұрын

    I love how humble Mr.Ballen is when talking about his accomplishments! My sincerest appreciation to ALL OUR VETS, for they are the heart of this country!

  • @MrBallen

    @MrBallen

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @theMKill76

    @theMKill76

    3 жыл бұрын

    As a proud relative of several veterans, and a Mr ballen viewer, I totally agree.

  • @stevenblackwell4903

    @stevenblackwell4903

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @crazywifemom

    @crazywifemom

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stevenblackwell4903 no sir, Thank you!

  • @MakayaGemini3

    @MakayaGemini3

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hooah!

  • @TheTechne
    @TheTechne3 жыл бұрын

    Became a Stronghold monthly supporter! And how the heck can someone thumbs down this video!!

  • @TheKidCarnage

    @TheKidCarnage

    3 жыл бұрын

    Isn’t his content awesome? Hopefully those are misclicks

  • @tiepr799

    @tiepr799

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@shanwilliams7348 ong especially that cringy kid who just commented

  • @TheTechne

    @TheTechne

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@shanwilliams7348 some people!

  • @TheTechne

    @TheTechne

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheKidCarnage better be misclicks! dang shame if not!

  • @TheTechne

    @TheTechne

    3 жыл бұрын

    @andromedurp hey Mr funny man! not so funny! okay it was kinda funny

  • @michaelwilson9029
    @michaelwilson9029Ай бұрын

    You hear the Word hero a lot, And there’s many cases of it. This guy is the greatest model of what a hero is. Not only did he do this, but he could’ve just lived his own life and chose to do what he’s doing. I think that actually can start a movement. What amazing story.

  • @user-qj9ip8ck5b
    @user-qj9ip8ck5bАй бұрын

    God bless yall Ballen and especially Effrem Mattos and th others who fought so hard against the devils of the desert. My heart and prayers goes out to all of yall

  • @robertbarrows6687
    @robertbarrows66873 жыл бұрын

    Ephraim is one of the biggest modern heroes. When I read the title I thought this was about a soldier literally going rogue and doing a war crime, but instead its about an actual hero who couldn't stand innocent people suffering and decided to do something about it.

  • @darkninjatv8614

    @darkninjatv8614

    3 жыл бұрын

    There is ton more if you could consider every day,you yourself can be a hero just need a big 💓

  • @markgs6941

    @markgs6941

    3 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same. What a man Ephraim is!

  • @brianjeffrey1913

    @brianjeffrey1913

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, the title is a bit misleading. Should have been "get to know a Hero"

  • @braetonwilson4296

    @braetonwilson4296

    2 жыл бұрын

    Plenty of members of the Kurdish militia and the Iraqi Army are as big a hero as Ephraim and have saved many more children than Ephraim too.

  • @Industrialmodels2

    @Industrialmodels2

    Ай бұрын

    He used the term “rogue” to get clicks……

  • @jamiehill2741
    @jamiehill27412 жыл бұрын

    This man sold everything he owned went to a hostile country by himself to help protect people that essentially were being massacred. My prayers go out to you from one warrior to another!!!

  • @damone70

    @damone70

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Mladen Joncevski 🤣🤣 I agree, that was good.

  • @richardbyrnes7468

    @richardbyrnes7468

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amen thanks to all those who support us USMC MSG Richard Byrnes

  • @zebdawson3687

    @zebdawson3687

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, not exactly sure how that qualifies as “going rogue”.... Ballen is full of shit with these cheesy-ass clickbait titles and thumbnails.

  • @michelleparker8232

    @michelleparker8232

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zebdawson3687 ...and here you are...and yes that is going rogue...he’s abandoning his team to defend the people his team is massacring..that’s going rouge dummy.

  • @RavishingSailor

    @RavishingSailor

    2 жыл бұрын

    Zeb Dawson 🤦‍♂️

  • @VivianRodriguez37
    @VivianRodriguez3713 сағат бұрын

    Omg! BAWLING! Thank you!!! Will contribute. ❤❤❤❤

  • @gamerstudios69
    @gamerstudios6910 күн бұрын

    I haven't had a job in a few months, so unfortunately, I'm unable to donate currently. As soon as I'm able to, I will. 🙏 The people serving and have served have my utmost respect. 🙌

  • @priley817
    @priley8173 жыл бұрын

    This truly brought tears to my eyes, what a man... chooses to run towards danger risking himself in the name to save others. What a man... this is what life is about, not making money and consuming bullshit material things. Truly making the world a better/safer place wow.

  • @hannibalmansen

    @hannibalmansen

    3 жыл бұрын

    yeah I lost it when he explained that part. Just gonna go cut some onions to mask my fragile heart. Truly a superhero.

  • @stargod3064

    @stargod3064

    3 жыл бұрын

    Story don’t mean shit if it’s just a story

  • @billsmith2308

    @billsmith2308

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@stargod3064 You are like a juror I had to tell, if you want to be a witness to make sure the rape as not just a story, you're not going to get it.

  • @MikeSmith-vl5em

    @MikeSmith-vl5em

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@billsmith2308 all men named Bill Smith must be compassionate, good hearted men and reading ur name really hit me in the heart strings

  • @krufty47

    @krufty47

    3 жыл бұрын

    For real i teared up too, absolute fuckin hero

  • @leonforvour4135
    @leonforvour41353 жыл бұрын

    His parents must be proud of the man they raised . Chuck Norris bows to him.

  • @chucknorris277

    @chucknorris277

    3 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @MrDonRam

    @MrDonRam

    3 жыл бұрын

    Chuck Norris bows to no-one.

  • @libertyfreedom5726

    @libertyfreedom5726

    3 жыл бұрын

    Chuck Norris is an actor. This guy's the real deal. Chuck Norris couldn't carry this guy's jock strap.

  • @MrBallen

    @MrBallen

    3 жыл бұрын

    I spoke to ephraim and his mom cried when she saw this video...she was so proud of him

  • @HimmothyyTha2nd

    @HimmothyyTha2nd

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MrBallen that’s hella cool , you’re videos are dope bro

  • @zackarypage5404
    @zackarypage54044 сағат бұрын

    Hearing this story makes me feel weak as a man. I know at this point in my life i would not be capable of doing something like this. Its truly amazing to see the intense, firey passion that some people have to protect, serve the innocent and fight evil anywhere. My praise probably doesnt mean much, but Thank you!

  • @Godric_71
    @Godric_712 күн бұрын

    My all time favorite quote "The Only Thing Necessary For The Triumph Of Evil Is For Good Men To Do Nothing."

  • @LyricsMom
    @LyricsMom Жыл бұрын

    A true "walks the walk" hero. Our world needs more of him and his group. Awe inspiring.

  • @furanduron4926

    @furanduron4926

    Жыл бұрын

    Their bravery... Extra ordinary. The mark of a true hero.

  • @stevenlopez5152

    @stevenlopez5152

    Жыл бұрын

    I wish the driver would’ve went with them it would’ve been so much quicker and efficient and saved a life

  • @patman0250

    @patman0250

    Жыл бұрын

    You're the kind of person who believes in anything without proof.

  • @LyricsMom

    @LyricsMom

    Жыл бұрын

    @@patman0250 You got that from 1 comment on a You Tube video? How intuitive of you.

  • @MemeGodAzul

    @MemeGodAzul

    Жыл бұрын

    @@patman0250 POV: stuck in denial.

  • @williamcook7799
    @williamcook77993 жыл бұрын

    I know he’s no longer in the military but that guy should be given the medal of honor for what he has done so far

  • @ashharkausar413

    @ashharkausar413

    3 жыл бұрын

    100%!!

  • @richardbyrd7268
    @richardbyrd7268Ай бұрын

    This guy is master freaking story teller. Not one stutter, hesitation or mispronounced word.

  • @brandonp6580

    @brandonp6580

    11 күн бұрын

    Do you not notice the edits? He's only posting flawless storytelling. If it was 30 mins uncut with no flubs then sure but LOTS of cuts on this. Any mess ups cut out and rerecorded. Just sayin

  • @karenking5357
    @karenking53572 ай бұрын

    Mr Bowen that is one of the very best stories I've ever heard in my entire life about anything anywhere anytime and I'm 73 years old... Honestly that's one of the most incredible stories I am honored to have even heard the story thank you with all my heart for sharing that and I definitely will be supporting his group I do live on social security so I have to wait till the 3rd to sign up but I'll tell you what I'm going to definitely do it on a monthly basis... My son was also in Iraq and Afghanistan but he would not share any stories... And if I had not seen a few pictures of him in a rack near tanks, I'm only kidding but I wouldn't have.believed him... He was a medic and with the Marines first time and then he got into Special Forces with in the group that's called SWCC, it's a backup team light that goes in with Seal Teams... That's about all I got out of him... So thank you I feel like because of my son you made this story real personal... Because I know my son he's always protected the underdog even when he was a little kid and he was little but he wasn't afraid of anyone...that is the way he's lived his life so I'm totally impressed with the story thank you again for sharing it I will definitely support this young man's organization and impressive I'm like almost in tears because I'm so impressed.. And very thankful I got to hear this story... And I can't even believe that this cameraman was there... And seriously he was there for isis to do camera work for them is that what I understood you to say... I was trying to figure out how they were even pictures of this this is a unreal and unbelievable and incredible I can't say enough superlatives about this story but I'm so glad because I haven't listened to one of your videos in quite some time only because I have so many subscriptions that I don't get to hear everybody or see everybody's KZread channel all that much sometimes... And it showed me unsubscribe so I did go ahead and subscribe AGAIN!! God bless you young man yourself and thank you for your sacrifice and service and for all of those that you know your friends People like Us who are patriots cannot thank you enough... GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🇺🇲✝️💜🕎🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️

  • @CWebs
    @CWebs3 жыл бұрын

    The group he joined is the Free Burma Rangers, the guy who ran out to get the young girl is Dave Eubanks, the founder. Dave Eubanks, his wife and 2 young kids are with them in those conflict zones helping with injured civilians. All amazing people. I had the pleasure to meet Dave and his family.

  • @hockingham7160

    @hockingham7160

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info buddy!

  • @MiaogisTeas

    @MiaogisTeas

    3 жыл бұрын

    There needs to be a bigger word than hero for what these people do.

  • @luv2luv720

    @luv2luv720

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MiaogisTeas Angel

  • @stingray4540

    @stingray4540

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MiaogisTeas hero is a big word that has been stripped of its value through over use and assigning it to non hero’s like your average nurse, or school teacher.

  • @TheRunAndGun10

    @TheRunAndGun10

    3 жыл бұрын

    I figured out early he was talking about the Free Burma Rangers. God bless them.

  • @christophermetz1550
    @christophermetz15503 ай бұрын

    The gunshot wound in his leg is not what made it difficult for him to complete the mission. It was having to lug around those massive balls.

  • @dionna657

    @dionna657

    3 ай бұрын

    FACTS‼️🎯🏆🏅🤣

  • @Pilot1947

    @Pilot1947

    2 ай бұрын

    Those were from one of his victims

  • @bradharper7768

    @bradharper7768

    2 ай бұрын

    Massive brass balls 😂

  • @buzzries2040

    @buzzries2040

    2 ай бұрын

    I think I’ve seen a photo of him. Is that the guy that carry’s his balls in a wheelbarrow?

  • @christophermetz1550

    @christophermetz1550

    2 ай бұрын

    @@buzzries2040 that's the guy!

  • @SCWatches
    @SCWatches4 күн бұрын

    Thank you for teaching me the value of life again. That was an incredible rescue.

  • @navirandhawa81
    @navirandhawa81Ай бұрын

    A real HERO mad respect to the brave men who help save innocent lives❤

  • @deisigan1
    @deisigan12 жыл бұрын

    Man These seals and soldiers are just incredible. Even when their official contacts are done, they keep giving back to the society.

  • @joeschmoe3815

    @joeschmoe3815

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sadly society spits in the faces of vets. That's how much your own country cares for you.

  • @robpolaris5002

    @robpolaris5002

    2 жыл бұрын

    Except for the coward humvee driver that wouldn’t help a little girl while in an armored vehicle behind a tank.

  • @arthurchadwell9267

    @arthurchadwell9267

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@robpolaris5002 -- I'd of said "OK-- get out" and left him there.

  • @hilariomendoza8546

    @hilariomendoza8546

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was trying to become a navy seal out of high school due to the way I grew up I didn’t go. The amount of regret that goes through my head and emotions knowing I didn’t go towards my dream of becoming a navy seal makes me tear up every now and then. I look up to you mr ballen. You have my respects 🙌

  • @SuperUncleRyan

    @SuperUncleRyan

    2 жыл бұрын

    Some are sure more special than others. Dan Crenshaw was a seal and he's a complete sellout peice of garbage. It hurts me to say such a thing about any former seal but he's trash. It makes me think they make you sell your soul to Satan to become a representative or senator. They are all trash.

  • @andersinn280
    @andersinn2803 жыл бұрын

    I feel like the word "hero" is vastly overused these days, but that man is a goddamn hero.

  • @lashellemiller5770

    @lashellemiller5770

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amen🙏🙏

  • @hireahitCA

    @hireahitCA

    2 жыл бұрын

    Rogue, I don’t see. He completed his contract, and decided to take a better position as hero.

  • @yumyum408

    @yumyum408

    2 жыл бұрын

    So true 👍

  • @yumyum408

    @yumyum408

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mohammedalohasnackbar2817 as a Frontline worker I can say the word is overused

  • @troyounce3295

    @troyounce3295

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Alijah Abbassi nurses certainly aren't heroes

  • @jenobiwan
    @jenobiwanАй бұрын

    Love your videos and as a navy vet I couldn’t have more respect for you the seals are the best of the best

  • @craighesketh7717
    @craighesketh771725 күн бұрын

    Unbelievable story. That man is a hero. The love that this man has for humanity is amazing. I hold a very big spot in my heart for our military. Canadian and Our US neighbours. For this man to leave the Seals to help these people takes incredible courage. Love to wear a shirt that supports these people. Tell me how I can help.

  • @Angie_007_.
    @Angie_007_. Жыл бұрын

    When he looked at the girl and pulled his hat down to weep I cried so much. The world needs more of these souls.

  • @patrickbahne7655

    @patrickbahne7655

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen.

  • @mastersonbat8633

    @mastersonbat8633

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @DDSmiLez34

    @DDSmiLez34

    Жыл бұрын

    🙏🏿

  • @LIBERTYSINCURSION

    @LIBERTYSINCURSION

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen-Ra 🙏

  • @ErikaGB33

    @ErikaGB33

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup! STILL crying! 🥹

  • @Datrebor
    @Datrebor3 жыл бұрын

    Even though he didn't wear a cape that man is a real super hero. To go back, after serving there, as a civilian deserves much respect.

  • @gurjotkalkat1580

    @gurjotkalkat1580

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fr

  • @chrisdixon299

    @chrisdixon299

    3 жыл бұрын

    Has mine, that's for sure.

  • @cl7510

    @cl7510

    3 жыл бұрын

    Utmost respect. Amazing human being.

  • @Datrebor

    @Datrebor

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Colby Dipsen I was in the Navy for 4 years and even though I hadn't met many Seals I never seen one wearing a cape. So it was not that big of a stretch to think he didn't wear one either.

  • @ninjireal

    @ninjireal

    4 ай бұрын

    Capes are stupid, dangerous and tacky, Edna taught us that

  • @KungPowKatie
    @KungPowKatieАй бұрын

    I did not expect this to be a good story by the title. Never have I been so happy to be wrong. Wow.

  • @yencymartinez4138
    @yencymartinez4138Ай бұрын

    Love people like him, that have a great heart and so much compassion for others. A true hero indeed. God bless him and all people like him.

  • @codacloc6838
    @codacloc68383 жыл бұрын

    Moral of the story: “Don’t f*ck with dudes named Ephraim!” Shoutout to these heroes 👏

  • @Digz1611

    @Digz1611

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also Chris Kyle, watch American Sniper if you haven't

  • @codacloc6838

    @codacloc6838

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Digz1611 Ah yes, definitely Chris Kyle as well!!

  • @paulagilbert1815
    @paulagilbert18153 жыл бұрын

    Im a struggling single mom and this cause spoke to my heart. No matter how hard I have it, millions have it worse. I signed up and donated monthly. This is what an American hero looks like.

  • @dolphin-studio

    @dolphin-studio

    3 жыл бұрын

    this is what any true hero looks like. You know, when you think about it. A true super hero is not the one with special abilities its those that sacrifice everything against all odds to save others, that is a true super hero.

  • @bonaqua2851

    @bonaqua2851

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope your life gets better and your child becomes successful in the future

  • @laurablue7893

    @laurablue7893

    3 жыл бұрын

    No, you are allowed to feel your own pain. The pain and suffering of others does not negate your own. If it helps you to think that way than that’s great, but don’t let yourself or others feel invalidated in your own struggles to the point it makes you feel worse. Life is not a competition or even a comparison.

  • @bengerard9632

    @bengerard9632

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Luke Shaw's Daddy as a loser of the internet you better not be the one telling people what kind of person they should be. In their comment they never said anything like that, why ask if they’re like that?

  • @GothicConservative

    @GothicConservative

    3 жыл бұрын

    Paula, you a really made me say “awwww” kudos to you momma, it ain’t easy, but you have such a big heart!

  • @r.mercado9737
    @r.mercado973727 күн бұрын

    Whoa! This hits close to home. An abundance of memories surfaced. I won’t talk about the tears flowing down my face. Thank you for sharing this reality with your audience. Stay well and safe. Semper Fi

  • @columbuslee1
    @columbuslee13 күн бұрын

    the first time i watched this at the end, i found myself standing at my desk, yelling "YES'! when i calmed down i immediately went to their site to send them donations. please God protect them, because not only are they protecting these innocents with their lives, they are, even though we are not in Iraq they are also protecting us.

  • @courtneyobyrne5309
    @courtneyobyrne53093 жыл бұрын

    Saddest thing about this, all the amazing things Ephraim did, I’m sure he only thinks of that one man he had to leave. Definitely a hero!

  • @VincentAguilera

    @VincentAguilera

    3 жыл бұрын

    So true. I can relate as a former Houston fireman. Geez i hope he never gives up his mission. How have o NEVER heard of this story i used to watch the news ALL the time

  • @brandib264

    @brandib264

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VincentAguilera same

  • @malignusrex3968

    @malignusrex3968

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'll bet you're right.

  • @VincentAguilera

    @VincentAguilera

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@brandib264 mustve been a time we had a lot going on??? Idk...

  • @thyden2k

    @thyden2k

    3 жыл бұрын

    If only that humvee driver didn’t opt out last second, that guy would still be alive

  • @snakeplissken571
    @snakeplissken5712 жыл бұрын

    Seems Epfram is a decent,honorable man trying to do the right thing.The fact he puts others ahead of himself says alot about his character.The navy lost a warrior but the world gained a hero.

  • @remixtape3677

    @remixtape3677

    2 жыл бұрын

    A

  • @jakesnizzle9385

    @jakesnizzle9385

    2 жыл бұрын

    I concur. Utmost respect.

  • @LilJollyJoker

    @LilJollyJoker

    2 жыл бұрын

    *decent* 😐

  • @shanejupp8699

    @shanejupp8699

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a blood thirsty mercenary who refuses to return to civilian life, they don’t go out there to do go, they are not held to any laws of combat or contact and can just let loose

  • @robreesor5011

    @robreesor5011

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shanejupp8699 you are a fool acting like a keyboard warrior from your mama's basement...

  • @YourLoyalHighness87
    @YourLoyalHighness8712 күн бұрын

    Wowwwww I’m speechless… and that’s very rare for me lol all I can say is thank you so much. No words could ever explain the love, respect and appreciation for people like him ❤

  • @douglasmcdermott3762
    @douglasmcdermott3762Ай бұрын

    I am a former Navy helicopter pilot, HC-6 NAS Norfolk., late 60's to early 70's. Used to fly some of you guys on training missions. Deepest RESPECT for all SEALS.

  • @joshmcatee9724

    @joshmcatee9724

    10 күн бұрын

    Hell, I'm Coast Guard and the few SEALs I got to do some cross training with made me go "okay...maybe I won't talk as much shit about the Navy as I used to. Maybe." lol. Extremely impressive and fun group of folks. Fair winds a d following seas, bud!

  • @KoldLv
    @KoldLv3 жыл бұрын

    Ephraim is a true man. He saw innocent people got harmed, they desperately needed saving. He didn't complain. He didn't look away. He didn't wait for someone else to solve the problem. He just did it. Respect. May you save many more lives onwards, Ephraim. Take care, we need heroes like you out there.

  • @catherinecampbell-costello737
    @catherinecampbell-costello73720 күн бұрын

    Dude, you have the gift to gab! Your storytelling is articulate, captivating. and thrilling. Your ability to draw me in and your choice of words keep me on the edge of my seat holding onto every word. Great job! Really good stories thank you for sharing your talent.

  • @phillipschlegel6663
    @phillipschlegel66633 сағат бұрын

    He had to be a good friend especially bold to tell the truth that's a friend

  • @Jonathan_McConnell
    @Jonathan_McConnell3 жыл бұрын

    Ephraim deserves a Medal of Honor, it is a shame that men like him are not honored more often.

  • @mattclements1933

    @mattclements1933

    3 жыл бұрын

    Odds are he wouldn't really want it. Guys like that aren't motivated by medals and/or acclaim.

  • @magicpyroninja

    @magicpyroninja

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I'm sure he doesn't want or need it.

  • @SuperApril34

    @SuperApril34

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sad thing is he wouldn't get one bcuz he became a civilian. He still deserves something. God bless him and his entire team of heroes.

  • @ffdd6102

    @ffdd6102

    3 жыл бұрын

    A metal for what he no longer is fighting for the United States anymore he's doing it for himself

  • @RogueBeatsARG

    @RogueBeatsARG

    3 жыл бұрын

    A medal of honor for helping your "enemy"? Us military dont want people like him, people like him will get aware of how stupid all those wars are

  • @anitaevanger8068
    @anitaevanger80683 жыл бұрын

    Clint Eastwood needs to make a movie on this guy. This story is near unbelievable. Brave guy.

  • @coltenley2195

    @coltenley2195

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure. Once a movie is made about Kyle Carpenter & Dakota Meyer.

  • @clasharama1014

    @clasharama1014

    3 жыл бұрын

    On Netflix movie is called mozul or however you spell it if thats what u wanted

  • @richardmadrid4166

    @richardmadrid4166

    3 жыл бұрын

    Would be nice but Mr Eastwood is no longer with us...

  • @evictcalifornia2141

    @evictcalifornia2141

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@richardmadrid4166 false

  • @anitaevanger8068

    @anitaevanger8068

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@crazycontraptions1249 he's 90

  • @loripickerel-hx7po
    @loripickerel-hx7poАй бұрын

    Huge respect doesn't even come close to how I feel. Thank you so much!!

  • @bruceterribilini8899
    @bruceterribilini8899Ай бұрын

    I really appreciate your gift of storytelling , also thank you for your service. You are definitely the best storyteller I have ever heard. Great stories as well.

  • @killingmewithcancer9940
    @killingmewithcancer99402 жыл бұрын

    Back when I was about 17 years old, I woke up and my dad was standing at the foot of my bed. He was pale and he had this deer in the headlights kind of look. I was scared that he might be having a heart attack. I asked him if he was okies and he told me he had a nightmare.... he dreamed that he was back in Vietnam and he saw me standing in the middle of the camp. I was 3 or 4 years old in his dream and I had a bomb strapped to my chest. He said he just had to make sure it was only just a dream. It was at that point that I understood just how bad the Vietnam "Military action" had been. My dad did two tours in Vietnam, the last one was when I was born. God bless all these soldiers who defend our freedom on a daily basis!!

  • @carterward1449

    @carterward1449

    2 жыл бұрын

    God bless your dad and.thatan for his service.

  • @youtubecomment2874

    @youtubecomment2874

    2 жыл бұрын

    My dad served in Vietnam also. He was the kindest most happy go lucky guy u could hope to meet. But anytime me or my brothers asked him about the war his expression would go blank and he would have that deer in headlights look. After we would snap him out of it he would take a moment and just ignore the situation and go about his day. He passed when I was 12 but I knew at that young age he must’ve seen horrific being a paratrooper in Nam at only 18 years old. God bless u and ur family I wish I could’ve understood or maybe I don’t idk 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @susanstamper9813

    @susanstamper9813

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. We live in this comfort zone and do not understand. I'm trying.

  • @misleadingsalmon7782

    @misleadingsalmon7782

    2 жыл бұрын

    Baby boomer

  • @guyhall9973

    @guyhall9973

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@misleadingsalmon7782 and?

  • @xPsychaotic
    @xPsychaotic3 жыл бұрын

    Crazy to think Ephraim was one of those "failures" at the pool. Dude seems to have balls of steel.

  • @manuelito874

    @manuelito874

    3 жыл бұрын

    Shows how tough the training is

  • @dustinpollard6237

    @dustinpollard6237

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes in military training, everyone fails. It keeps you humble and able to evaluate decisions knowing you can fail, not feeling invincible because you wanted to be an operator since 7 years old, finally made it, and want to walk into contact acting invincible . Team guys with experience don't want new guys walking out like they know every single potential scenario, being humble is absolutely critical to being Elite.

  • @jamiemarchant8617

    @jamiemarchant8617

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@dustinpollard6237 "being humble is absolutely critical to being elite" ...I love this. Well said! Can be said in any industry!

  • @MySqueezingArm

    @MySqueezingArm

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jocko Willink mentioned this. He says basically when you finish BUDS you feel like it was the hardest thing of your life. Immediately afterwards all of your peers have done the same thing and aren't impressed.

  • @justintegtmeier

    @justintegtmeier

    3 жыл бұрын

    Failure doesn’t define us if we choose to learn from it and use it as fuel. Failure is good. Quitting is bad.

  • @dawngladis8890
    @dawngladis88905 күн бұрын

    Wow, just wow!!! It's so amazing that you are sharing the truth of what has really been going over there...God Bless and keep these true super heros safe!! 💛💛💛

  • @xxxvcvv
    @xxxvcvv18 сағат бұрын

    Ive been donating to Stronghold for more than a year now. ❤

  • @C420sailor
    @C420sailor2 жыл бұрын

    So I’ve watched a few of your videos (love your content) and I couldn’t shake the feeling that I’d met you before…took me months to figure it out. Navy TAP/Transition GPS/whatever it’s called, Norfolk 2017. I was the Hornet pilot in our class. You told me the story of how you started Elite Meet. I remember thinking ‘man, this guy is definitely going somewhere’ and you didn’t disappoint! Anyway, mind blown. Glad to see you’re absolutely killing it in the civilian world. Be safe, brother!

  • @gondo1416

    @gondo1416

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mr ballen needs to see this comment

  • @gamingartist1014

    @gamingartist1014

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@gondo1416 Lets make it happen

  • @shanec4494

    @shanec4494

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm disappointed he still hasn't seen it 😕 We need to blow this comment up.

  • @danragan3709

    @danragan3709

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bump

  • @Scorpio45Libra

    @Scorpio45Libra

    2 жыл бұрын

    He's probably not going to see it, sadly, until after Thanksgiving as he said he was taking a family break.

  • @Mr.CireSoprano
    @Mr.CireSopranoАй бұрын

    Thank You and all These teams who risk it all for us ...I SALUTE all of you guys👍🏾✌🏾

  • @oralroberts1596
    @oralroberts15962 күн бұрын

    Amazing story of love, sacrifice, courage, resilience and determination. May God Almighty bless you for the work you are doing. Ephraim, thank you very much 👏👍🙏

  • @justkenzie
    @justkenzie2 жыл бұрын

    Dude... I'm impressed by your humble way of looking back on your story about failing the underwater test... and telling thousands of people about it so honestly. That's some spiritually mature shit right there.

  • @scottjohnstone6204

    @scottjohnstone6204

    2 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same, millions of people - probably billions with the passage of time.

  • @King330h

    @King330h

    2 жыл бұрын

    He did end up getting through it which is awesome

  • @lawreecefluellen4872

    @lawreecefluellen4872

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is how they are. I was special operations and had a few SEALs on my Task Force, dudes are worth their weight in gold

  • @edi1mex

    @edi1mex

    2 жыл бұрын

    Failure only makes you stronger ...And admitting failure is being strong🤷‍♂️

  • @aron1632

    @aron1632

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's one of the things I like about him, he doesn't brag, tells a great story and is funny.

  • @wethepeople1489
    @wethepeople14892 жыл бұрын

    Just picturing a little girl (4 years old) not having a full grasp on life yet, witnessing her mother and countless others gunned down, and having to hide under her dead mother. I can’t even begin to imagine what was going through her mind. God bless everyone that saved her and reunited her with her remaining family.

  • @yaldrammuqadis

    @yaldrammuqadis

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you watch the full video, it is way more emotional because you see someone running out into danger to save a life and when the Iraqi soldier tries to talk to the girl to tell her she will be okay, I couldn't understand it but that man must really know what he's fighting for!! his country!!! his City!!!

  • @iamshredder3587

    @iamshredder3587

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can't imagine what these people do to eachother, let alone to others. And people wonder why I'm so against Islam.

  • @iamshredder3587

    @iamshredder3587

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nope638 I couldn't agree with you more my friend! Hard going half way around the world to hunt down these monsters then coming home and seeing your own "leaders" are welcoming them into your neighbourhood in hordes , at your expense! Then decrying us as "bigots and islamphobes" or whatever if we dont approve 🙄

  • @odinleader

    @odinleader

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@iamshredder3587 We let refugees in from conflict zones such as this to our country. Is that wrong? You just heard the about the atrocities ISIS inflicts on the civilian population. Yet you display disgust at them "mixing" in with us Americans. You are a bigot and islamaphobe. Straight up.

  • @mobilegamer8001

    @mobilegamer8001

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nope638 illuminate humiliated 6vv5v4n9v695ym95pvnj36n06249mbc42 57385m 5vb9nhtsumm5

  • @bl8680
    @bl86804 күн бұрын

    Total respect 🙏 signed up to support stronghold.

  • @NathanLalor
    @NathanLalor2 күн бұрын

    The way he described the story had me perfectly visually see the fight he explained... Nice story

  • @LeadwithGrace
    @LeadwithGrace3 жыл бұрын

    I am not American, but as a human being I wanted to say I am proud of this team, of these people who selflessly came out and risked their lives for those, who can’t protect themselves... not leaving people behind in the middle of this hell on earth. Thank you Mr. Ballen for sharing this story!

  • @joelvaldez4246

    @joelvaldez4246

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏

  • @jesusrodriguez3728

    @jesusrodriguez3728

    3 жыл бұрын

    They lose their humanity though seeing the absolutely disgusting vile things these people do to innocents. Theres no way you see that level of violence and death to and around innocent people and remain the same.

  • @terraalbritton6405

    @terraalbritton6405

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are a talented writer, especially if English is not your first language!

  • @georgemeyers4195

    @georgemeyers4195

    3 жыл бұрын

    Indeed ive lost 36 people i know in iraq and Afghanistan its sad but they did what they wanted and died doing what they thought was right

  • @cynthiadavis10

    @cynthiadavis10

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@NewFunBook I noticed that. I think you can edit your post to change the wording. Be well.

  • @rogers5950
    @rogers59503 жыл бұрын

    Respect to him he didn’t put even a single ad on this 30min video so we all can enjoy it without any interruptions🙌🏻

  • @rusty1370

    @rusty1370

    3 жыл бұрын

    KZread would have not liked it...because this type of content doesnt get adds from youtube

  • @leedaniels7682

    @leedaniels7682

    3 жыл бұрын

    🥰

  • @user-wd2vi2zj9q

    @user-wd2vi2zj9q

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just got one

  • @winterbonnie7859

    @winterbonnie7859

    3 жыл бұрын

    KZread isnt giving him ads for a video about the military and war.

  • @th9986

    @th9986

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@winterbonnie7859 except I literally just got an ad

  • @michellemurphy658
    @michellemurphy65857 минут бұрын

    You are a good story teller Mr Ballen, subscribed half way through .Stronghold very worthy.

  • @joanne5428
    @joanne542812 күн бұрын

    Your buddy is a very special person thanks to all of you for doing what you do 🙏

  • @dezsprison2605
    @dezsprison26053 жыл бұрын

    I lost my cousin (Marine) 1st deployment and one of my very good friends (Army) 4th deployment over there. Sadly no one comes back the same as they left. I'm more than GRATEFUL for all of you! Thank you so much.

  • @MrBallen

    @MrBallen

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m sorry for your losses.

  • @dezsprison2605

    @dezsprison2605

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MrBallen Thanks to much for that, it means so much from someone like you.

  • @Bellasrius

    @Bellasrius

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sadly the kids in the Middle East never recover from the trauma inflicted upon them by the US

  • @TooFunkToDrunction

    @TooFunkToDrunction

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Bellasrius war sucks. It hurts everyone involves. The fighters, the natives, and anyone who is unfortunately a witness.

  • @hahehahe4215

    @hahehahe4215

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MrBallen please check your Instagram message/spam requests from @mmfhairbows

  • @Inlinetodie
    @Inlinetodie3 жыл бұрын

    I'm 43, cried more than I wanna admit to Mr Ballens telling of this. Government doesn't protect the people, soldiers do.

  • @smoovyjo9129

    @smoovyjo9129

    3 жыл бұрын

    This Was HEAVY and TRUE🛡

  • @carloscastanheiro2933

    @carloscastanheiro2933

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too and I'm also 43.

  • @terrygravesen9594

    @terrygravesen9594

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m 57 and I still tear up when I tell a friend to watch this story amazing!!!

  • @Inlinetodie

    @Inlinetodie

    3 жыл бұрын

    Especially when I knew he was doing it to save that little girl, that broke me hard

  • @Inlinetodie

    @Inlinetodie

    3 жыл бұрын

    The part when the ISIS sent the little girls out with backpacks, made me so mad at whomever sent those little girls out there...

  • @landon4216
    @landon421629 күн бұрын

    Great delivery Mr Ballen. Stronghold already gets my monthly commitment and it’s amazing what they do.

  • @JaneLaPlace
    @JaneLaPlaceАй бұрын

    Great job covering this, Mr Ballard. You are a hero & a legend. I have heard your name a lot. Thank you ❤

  • @andrewbarclay6250
    @andrewbarclay62503 жыл бұрын

    Video brought me to tears. Live in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 UK. I have just signed up to STRONGHOLD , I made a donation AND signed up for £50 per month. Great video John Ballen AGAIN. Support our veterans 🇬🇧 + 🇺🇸 Allies across the sea 👍👍👍👍

  • @SkitterMcBoo

    @SkitterMcBoo

    3 жыл бұрын

    God bless and Amen

  • @MattSnedeker

    @MattSnedeker

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome man

  • @therealscot2491

    @therealscot2491

    3 жыл бұрын

    Scottish here also glasgow checking in!

  • @andrewbarclay6250

    @andrewbarclay6250

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SkitterMcBoo Thanks Lucas

  • @andrewbarclay6250

    @andrewbarclay6250

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MattSnedeker Thanks Matt

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