Appreciate the take, dude 🤘

@TeutobergForestryService

8 ай бұрын

The man himself…

@dukenukem69

8 ай бұрын

Uh geet eem

@N-xi2zh

8 ай бұрын

keep it up. forget these haters, you're a great storyteller and family man. I recovered from a disease and a former Marine was a great inspiration (he recovered from that disease too a couple years before me). Discipline = Freedom.

@Broken_Orbital

8 ай бұрын

might sound corny but your channel gives my wife and I something to look forward to at the end of every week, your channel is definitely appreciated.

@jSDI723

8 ай бұрын

Respect bro genuinely. Keep doing what you do brother🙏

He barely talks about being a Seal. He talks about the stuff he likes and has his own company. He is a wounded combat veteran. He doesn't need to justify himself to anyone let alone another Seal.

@Widemouth1832

8 ай бұрын

@@MachineGunPepe How many years did you serve in the seals? How many times were you wounded?

@boblynch2802

8 ай бұрын

@@MachineGunPepe There is no barely. You are either a SEAL or you aren't Just like either you are a submariner or you are not. There is no almost. Sounds to me like you may have an axe to grind.

@Manderenn

8 ай бұрын

@@MachineGunPepe the same people that make books and programs off the clout of them being a seal. Sounds like the pot calling the kettle black

@boblynch2802

8 ай бұрын

@@MachineGunPepe No you are not. You called him a clown. By the way how do you know if there is a PHd (aka DR.)in the room. Answer: don't worry they will tell you.

@scalawag6878

8 ай бұрын

@@MachineGunPepe barely a seal what does that even mean?

You could watch 100 hours of Mr. ballen and not know he was a SEAL.

@johngeiger3770

8 ай бұрын

Humility shines through MrBallen.

@duckattak

8 ай бұрын

I agree. I got into his channel this year and I had zero clue he was a seal until I saw this video

@seevee9271

8 ай бұрын

I've been watching him off and on for a couple years and I just found out through a video talking about this situation earlier today lol.

@jacknapier3482

8 ай бұрын

He's a civvy now. Military guys have to be able to "switch it off" once they're out. Either have a channel dedicated to military related content, or do something completely different. It's really difficult to cover both lifestyles effectively.

@Jimothy-723

8 ай бұрын

i had no idea he was a seal until i found out about this.

9 times out of 10 all he ever says is he served in the Navy. Dudes one of the most humble men out there.

@Anonymous18817

8 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? How does the SEAL community feel about women joining them? Do you think women should be allowed to become Navy SEALs? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. Women have smaller and thinner bones than men.

@Themanhandler228

8 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817this is a bot 🤖

@Anonymous18817

8 ай бұрын

@@Themanhandler228 I’m not a bot… ???

@Themanhandler228

8 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817 yes you are

@cainan8109

8 ай бұрын

​@@Themanhandler228Weird bot at that...

BAllen is the only SEAL that I can listen to without waiting for a humble brag, sales pitch, or d match. He is a rare duck and hopefully he doesn't stop story telling. I love his earlier stories.

@AVONEUS

8 ай бұрын

his earlier work is the best. tale as old as time.

@ZDiddy7777

8 ай бұрын

Yea, it used to be weird, creepy type stories, a lot of which I'd never heard before, but now its basically become a true crime channel- not really different than a channel like 'That Chapter'. Kinda moved away from what made his channel different and interesting.... and now its kinda vanilla

@DavidGarcia-em6hk

8 ай бұрын

@@ZDiddy7777 agreed. I was thinking that too. What lurks beneath is headed in the same direction. Missing 411 and stories like Bells Canyon kept my interest

@BlackbeardKNAC

8 ай бұрын

Tell me about it, a good majority of them seem to think they are Tony Robbins. I have never once tuned in to a channel because I wanted to be lectured on fitness or state of mind.

@MrHello-nx4xs

8 ай бұрын

The rest of them are embellishing their military experiences for monetary gain. Sad.

He is a good dude. No drama. He is a story teller. Success brings haters.

@mikepalmer2219

8 ай бұрын

Yep. Non political and just sticks to entertainment. More people could take a lesson from him. People just want to hate for the sake of hating.

@MrBallen

8 ай бұрын

🙌

@luigivincenz3843

8 ай бұрын

I watch his channel. The only time I know of that mentioned being a SEAL more than 1 minute is the Kandahar Giant episode. He only said it to make the viewers feel what it looks like in Afghanistan, the terrain etc. to set up the story about the giant.

@CriminalOverPoweringSocietyCOP

8 ай бұрын

@@MachineGunPepe Your brainwashed son. 90% of my circle are Trident. You know it’s the sociopaths that are threat to the public. Give up the hate. 100% of operators are psychopaths, 99% wall street CEO’s are, psychopaths, take a deep breath brother. you’re not needed to double tap an everyone, he’s not disclosing rites, tactics, or intelligence. Why you mad?! or claiming to be rambo, maybe one day you will understand the tough guy operator is needed in war, keep the boots laced, head on swivel, however he did make the cut. He’s not a bad dude. smell the roses and not the metallic blood. it’s ok. relax. no need to hate

@albertbecerra

8 ай бұрын

Hey that's what goggin says

He was wounded in combat, got out and went on to major success. He should be celebrated and used as a model for success after the military. Thanks for your service, Mr. Ballen you're a brave badass hero and an inspiration!

@duckattak

8 ай бұрын

Agreed. He should be shown as someone who can leave that career and thrive. People are scared to leave the military because they fear failing in the outside world. They should be praising what he’s done not be incredibly toxic and borderline jealous of his success.

@Jonesy129

8 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@Anonymous18817

8 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? How does the SEAL community feel about women joining them? Do you think women should be allowed to become Navy SEALs? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. Women have smaller and thinner bones than men.

@rachael8078

8 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817don’t. More than likely you won’t make it and then you will go in as unassigned for a job and they will give you whatever is open. Take a BA job if your test score is high enough. My ex was a medic but he was eyeing seals too, he decided the risk of getting a bad job for the next 4 years or however long it is, wasn’t worth the chance so he chose something he was generally interested in.

@MandrakeDCR

3 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817 From your followup questions, you don't sound like you want to become one, you sound more like you're fishing for research on whether people believe women should serve as seals or not, and whether they agree with your generic bullet points regarding the difficulties of women passing a standard. Regardless... no, women should not be seals. It completely obliterates the efficiency of the unit. There is no question about it, it's ridiculous and people need to stop trying to "cure" women of being who they are. Men and women don't have to be the same. Your points made regarding bone structure and fatigue are correct. If the training were adjusted to accommodate women, then we would not have the elite force we have today and it would be pointless to have the program at all. Exclude all of those problems - if one of the men in the unit are wounded or captured, that's accepted. If it's a woman, then the whole mission is potentially shot to hell because there is no defeating the big brother instinct. There is no way to train or beat that out of the biological makeup of men, especially the type of men that make it to becoming a Seal.

Im a Veteran who served in the Marine Corps. And i actually was having a hard time adjusting to civilian life and MRBALLENs channel has actually helpeded me a lot. After a long day sitting down and relaxing while watching his channel really helps. I dont know why but it does

@lyssgoddess

8 ай бұрын

My husband and I do the same ❤ (army vets) we couldn’t do our usually stuff after my hubby had a stroke (last year) and turned to his videos as something fun but not active we could do. Lol I can’t believe they said this. He is one of the most humble content creators I have seen tbh 😢❤ I feel sorry they said this about him. That’s invalidating, painful, and just mean. :(

@Jimothy-723

8 ай бұрын

@@lyssgoddessi love how you pretend like your service as a female is in any way similar to the man who is deployed to combat.

@Anonymous18817

8 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? How does the SEAL community feel about women joining them? Do you think women should be allowed to become Navy SEALs? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. Women have smaller and thinner bones than men.

@landonlacy1954

8 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817 Well I was never a Navy Seal I was in the Marine corps and served in the infantry. However I'm quite sure that Women have not yet been authorized to participate in Seal Training. I know that the Army has been allowing small numbers of women attend Ranger school however as far as I know despite several dozen women having attempted to complete the incredibly grueling school. only 2 women have actually completed Ranger school. However both women were given reduced standards after every woman who participated in the ranger school training had failed. This alone will almost certainly cause moral issues in mixed army units as there will be a lot males who will automatically believe that women did not have to meet the same standards that males are required to meet. I cannot tell you how the Seal community feels about women attending buds however the Marine Corps which is a department of the Navy. Has banned all women from combat MOS's/Jobs after testing females in combat training. After doing a study which compared teams of both male and female Marines or mixed teams to Male only teams. And the results must not have been very good as the Marine Corps immediately came out and made it clear that inserting females into combat roles reduced the lethality of Marine Corps Infantry units. And despite the Marine Corps getting a lot of push back from the media and outside groups. For not allowing women to serve in combat roles. But if the Navy is now allowing women to participate in BUDS and you do get accepted into the program. I sincerely hope that you do well and achieve your goal to become a Navy Seal. But even if you don't. It is still an amazing thing that you want to serve your country. And having more people like you in the military. Will only serve to strengthen our military and I may not know you at all. But I'm proud to see a woman that is as determined to serve this nation as you are. I wish you all the luck I can and I thank you for any Future service to our military

@SalvadoporGracia

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service!!

He can be "exiled" all they want. It doesn't change the FACT that he was a seal and served. HAPPY VETERANS DAY MRBALLEN!!!! AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!!!

@andrewl9169

8 ай бұрын

He's a civilian now who makes good content. I respect his service and the fact he doesn't use it as the basis of his whole channel. Don't get me wrong time and place mike glover, garandthumb, iv8888 are all good examples of people who draw on their background for educational purposes. Mrballin just likes to share weird paranormal stories so whats the problem exactly? If he was disclosing state secrets, sure, but he's generally pretty vague on the topic.

@Sabamonster

8 ай бұрын

I don't know about SEALs specifically but I do know about certain groups within the same sphere - and all of them can be fickle. There are certain things you are viewed negatively for regardless of your background, experience or standing. Not suggesting it's right, simply saying it's there.

@darthbrooks4933

8 ай бұрын

It’s child like BS…”exiled” Lol, FOH

@ysy_y

8 ай бұрын

@@darthbrooks4933 Exactly. High school lunch table garbage

@davidsiracuse6672

8 ай бұрын

👍Well said

The Seal community is basically the military version of Mean Girls.

@negativeionz

8 ай бұрын

I've always described it as the most metrosexual of the special operations units.

@gardennovice7896

8 ай бұрын

I had some as team leaders while contracting overseas. From what I’ve noticed while alone with regular grunts, they seem normal. While around each other, they always end up hating one another breaking friendships. I have no idea what is going on, but it maybe the alphas just edging at each other. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@solomonstello

8 ай бұрын

​@@gardennovice7896that's sad.

@Anonymous18817

8 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? How does the SEAL community feel about women joining them? Do you think women should be allowed to become Navy SEALs? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. Women have smaller and thinner bones than men.

@gardennovice7896

8 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817 you need to go talk to a Navy recruiter who can connect you to a SEAL. Good luck to you.

I am an Army brat and I come from a huge military family. I fully support Mr. Ballen and wish more military individuals would work on supporting each other instead of cultivating so much internal competition. But then...that is the culture. He served and I'm grateful for his service. More so I'm grateful that it isn't his identity so that any "exile" didn't dismantle his life. More power to him!

@Anonymous18817

8 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? How does the SEAL community feel about women joining them? Do you think women should be allowed to become Navy SEALs? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. Women have smaller and thinner bones than men.

One thing i can take away from this is it seems like the SEALS are in a huge pissing contest and MR BALLEN won. His fight is over, he did his time got hurt and decided to tell his story and did a great job doing so. And still tells great stories. His craft has my support. Thank you for your Service Mr Ballen.

So this guy gets hate because he talked about being a SEAL too much, but David Goggins gets hate from the same community by not talking about being a SEAL enough??? Make it make sense

@AndrewPureMI

8 ай бұрын

Goggins was never even deployed he doesn't have much to talk about other than working out and stuff

@PrimePyro

8 ай бұрын

​@@AndrewPureMIhe deployed once.

@Louzahsol

8 ай бұрын

I work with a guy who deployed 3 times and he barely talks about it and he told me it’s because it’s just another job

@tracymorgansbelly3322

8 ай бұрын

@@Louzahsol TBH all vet with combat experience say that to guys who don't rate to hear their stories

@oifiismith

8 ай бұрын

@@tj.tsunami 💯

He’s one of my favorite channels. He barely talks about his service, but when he does, it’s really surface level and he seems to keep it reverent. I think he handles it great in a humble manner.

What crazy is Ballen shows the example of a great seal. The ability to overcome and adapt. He had to reinvent himself in the civilian world and here he is bordering on being one of best story tellers of all time. His brothers should be proud of him not going against him.

@Anonymous18817

8 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? How does the SEAL community feel about women joining them? Do you think women should be allowed to become Navy SEALs? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. Women have smaller and thinner bones than men.

@LordDirus007

3 ай бұрын

Exactly, MrBallen is an awesome content creator who just happens to be a Navy Seal. Ask yourself if any of these other Famous Navy Seals on Social Media would be famous if they weren't Navy Seals? The Truth it doesn't matter that MrBallen was a Navy Seal. He produces great content and has a very good talent. Being a Navy Seal is just sort of a detail rather than his whole identity.

@scottfree641

3 ай бұрын

@@LordDirus007 His colleagues could if they applied they're training. However some come home and let the demon's rome if you know what I mean and lose themselves.

@LordDirus007

3 ай бұрын

@@scottfree641 Unfortunately I am well aware. I served as a 11B for 6 Years. Deployed to Diyala Iraq 2008 and Panjwai Afghanistan 2011. I been blown up and shot at. Nothing scarier than hearing a PKM open up, and there is such a IED Threat that the only thing you can do is squat down in place until your buddy with a Mine Detector can clear a path to move.

@scottfree641

3 ай бұрын

@@LordDirus007 I would appear your are very aware sir. Thank you for your service and bravery.

Im only halfway into the video, but I cant imagine (or care) what he did to piss off the community. He seems like a genuinely good, family-oriented man and he doesnt use being a former SEAL as the entire basis of his channel. He also doesnt talk shop or expose secrets. He literally just used to mention it in his intros, not much more or less.

@Weimerica8841

8 ай бұрын

what I've learned about SEALs is that they love to write books and they love drama more than 16 year old girls

@1pyroace1

8 ай бұрын

It seems to me that’s the reason he has big channel and they want him to promote it or brag about it

@SpaceRanger187

8 ай бұрын

​@@Weimerica8841facts

@richardrichard5319

8 ай бұрын

Being a seal doesn’t mean you’re a good person. Mr. Ballen found out.

@frjcde9392

8 ай бұрын

@@Weimerica8841well your talking about guys who kill other people for a living lol

I fully support mrballen, and thank him for his service!!!

@Anonymous18817

8 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? How does the SEAL community feel about women joining them? Do you think women should be allowed to become Navy SEALs? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. Women have smaller and thinner bones than men.

@goatitisful

8 ай бұрын

@@Anonymous18817 I think you meant to send to this to the main comments section, but you sent it as a reply to my message... you might just wanna cut and paste that to the main comments section.

My Dad was a Green Beret he always described the seals as the Divas. Stories like this seem to solidify that.

@bilalgarcia7685

8 ай бұрын

My pops was too he said the young seals wear bully’s he had to put hands on a couple …. Pop was in 5th group

@chrismontee2398

8 ай бұрын

@@bilalgarcia7685 dad was in the 12th. There definitely seems like there’s a type.

Being a Seal , Marine , Ranger or whatever isn’t who you are . It helps you become who you become. I spent 9 years in combat & was wounded. That’s not who I am anymore. Now I’m a fisherman. Rarely do I see guys speak about what they did or didn’t do in public . Life is about experiences & this is just one small part of them . I watch this guy & I don’t care if he was a seal , Cub Scout or park ranger . I like his story telling side that simple .

@kevinledvina9387

8 ай бұрын

Exactly! Thank you for your service!!

@jbrown7403

8 ай бұрын

Well said and thank you for your service.

@rickjustus6416

8 ай бұрын

True. I was 82nd airborne and I've had over 200 jumps, haven't talked about it in 20 years.😂😂😂

I'll keep repeating it, not everyone that serves or has served is Honorable.

@Josh-py9rq

8 ай бұрын

He isn't a bad guy at all he has a family has a good channel great story teller it's really not that serious

@uduran9907

8 ай бұрын

@@Josh-py9rq Oh sorry if it seemed like that, but that is not what I meant. I enjoy Mr. Ballen's content and he seems like a genuinely nice guy. I'm talking about the "others" that put everyone's service into question. I'm on the side of telling your service story and helping others, regardless of service resumes.

@mightymikethebear

8 ай бұрын

The same could be said of people who have not served.

@DubR1988

8 ай бұрын

What about spies? Or friendly fire? Bruh wake up!!!!

@jeremydickinson9650

8 ай бұрын

Friendly fire isn't intentional. It happens when there is a breakdown in communication or when units get split up.

You've got to admire the realness of Mr Ballen. He's carved out an incredibly successful Niche by telling stories in a captivating manner and he hardly ever touches on his seal experience. Good to see Vets with channels (like Jameson's travels) supporting him!

@lyssgoddess

8 ай бұрын

Agreed dude ❤👏 my husband and I were so annoyed at this! The military can be so gross sometimes lol (We are dual military 😂❤)

Thank You - Very True and sick & sad. As a former US Army SF Officer, I have directly encountered this "twisted pathology" and seen first hand in Govt contract work this sort of "put down" pecking. The "so-called SpecOps" community is FULL of such ridiculous and ruinous short sighted behavior. It is very hard for people to be themselves and express their OWN reality and their OWN history without attacks. Very bizarre and odd. Very Best to All who Serve, Served, and their families and friends. This is Real. I often wonder how much of this contributes to addictions, abuse, and suicides. ~ Be Safe out there folks. ~ Peace & Health to Us All.

@ifv2089

8 ай бұрын

Thank god you came out of retirement to confirm this 🙏

@bokvarv1926

8 ай бұрын

in other words THAT part of the SF community...in this case SEALS, may be the only SF community in the wrld where MATURITY is not required, a buch of pants-pissers and crybabies.....of course Not all of them just "THOSE, that actually do this to a brother......

@joem3999

8 ай бұрын

Probably a lot.

@MyelinProductions

8 ай бұрын

@@ifv2089 Amen ~ Thank You ~ It is Very Sick & Sad. Be Safe out there!

@Anonymous18817

8 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? How does the SEAL community feel about women joining them? Do you think women should be allowed to become Navy SEALs? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. Women have smaller and thinner bones than men.

What a bunch of hot garbage. In fact, MrBallen inspired me to donate monthly to Stronghold Rescue created by a Navy Seal he served with that protects and cares for families in conflict zones. I’ve donated for years now. It was the most emotional and inspiring story I’ve ever heard. I’m not brave enough to be a Seal but I felt compelled to do SOMETHING to help these people. I’m just saddened to learn about this. This guy is a Tribute to the Seals and he is a very humble guy in actuality. Just ridiculous they did that.

@riddick2k707

8 ай бұрын

Dude! Me too. He is why I found out about Stronghold. Been donating to them as well. Mr. Ballen, I know it is disappointing to be treated the way you’ve been but, you are still making a difference- keep at it boy.

@jamiecurran3544

8 ай бұрын

Yeah he's a down to earth guy that has his heart in the right place and nearly all his content is strange or scary true stories!🤔👍

@calebc5030

8 ай бұрын

@@riddick2k707 very cool

@calebc5030

8 ай бұрын

@@jamiecurran3544 agreed

@Anonymous18817

8 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? How does the SEAL community feel about women joining them? Do you think women should be allowed to become Navy SEALs? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. Women have smaller and thinner bones than men.

He Served and built his channel by working Hard More Power to him !! He's a good man & I'm sure he was a good Seal/Soldier and deserves a Thank You for Your Service just like they ALL Do !!!!

@Anonymous18817

8 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? How does the SEAL community feel about women joining them? Do you think women should be allowed to become Navy SEALs? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. Women have smaller and thinner bones than men.

He served this nation. A true patriot.

Vet here. Navy 6yrs. HM3. Speaking Vaguely even gets hatters. I was attached to Marine Second Bat. Team2. And when I was out after injury, I worked and spoke at conferences with a Non profit. I soon got threats, the same. I still have two of the threats on voice mail from years ago from a Seal. For whatever reason, he felt he needed to threaten me and my work I was doing when he didn't even know me. I meet John in VA Beach 13 yrs ago or so. And he was the coolest guy I've met there was no ego or chest pounding.

@iwouldkillforyou

8 ай бұрын

People are people. There's always the small unhinged percentage in every group.

@tommyhurtado4725

2 ай бұрын

Shit I would tell them if they got a problem with me then they can fuck around and find out. Idgaf who you are, if you threaten my life then I'll take your word for it and wait for you to come knocking on my door.

@O.Shawabkeh

Ай бұрын

​@@tommyhurtado4725 I might told him you sound more dangerous that the taliban you bragging about fighting them. The thing is, I'm really glad for those who spoke up, like 'No Easy Day'. They simply raised our standards, tolerance, and patience in life. Those who keep knowledge to themselves are absolute suckers in my book.

He rarely talks about being a Seal. The dude is one of the best story tellers on youtube. Keep on doing well for yourself bro, no real "community" would hate on you for succeeding.

@FrostedSeagull

8 ай бұрын

He also recognises talent. John Ballen is teeming up with Richard Whyle's UK site Bedroom Stories. Richard Whyle, whom apparently John takes his hat off too, not only has THE best voice on KZread but still has THE most original creepy pasta, paranormal and supernatural stories.

@Anonymous18817

8 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? How does the SEAL community feel about women joining them? Do you think women should be allowed to become Navy SEALs? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. Women have smaller and thinner bones than men.

@onlyalisaawilliams

8 ай бұрын

He talked about it a lot when he started his KZread journey , he stopped though , and rarely speaks about now .

As someone who has been in the army for almost 10 years… I fucking hate how people treat each other. This makes me depressed af

@smasherblues5322

8 ай бұрын

Politics are toxic to human progress. Sorry to hear.

@MountaintravelerEddie

8 ай бұрын

Wait until you get out after 20 where you go into a job interview and a young 22 year old woman will look at your resume and scream “you’re a crazy army guy that has PTSD that will come in here and kill us all Yes it has how Civvie life is….. Semper USMC / Retired

@jeffreyfarlow9862

8 ай бұрын

Bunch of crabs in a barrel, always pulling each other down

@For891

8 ай бұрын

@@MountaintravelerEddieit breaks my heart to read this. I hadn’t even considered this facet of what ones life is like after serving our country for so long.

@Smile4theKillCam456

8 ай бұрын

@@MountaintravelerEddiehappy birthday Devil

i didn't know he was a seal. i was in the navy as well. i'm not crazy about his content, nothing personal, just not my cup of tea. he seems like a decent dude. huge respect for what he does with helping vets reintegrate, it can be a bumpy road.

@TCraig00

8 ай бұрын

He used to mention it in his intros when he was still exponentially growing in subscribers. I think he stopped doing that a couple years ago though.

@donwatkins5667

8 ай бұрын

​@@MachineGunPepeif they are this fragile too fucking bad. He was wounded in combat and did his time.

@sleepy.trader

8 ай бұрын

@@MachineGunPepe not really bro you're definitely reading too much into and even if he did so what its a pretty big achievement in life there is nothing wrong with being honest about your past especially when you are first starting a youtube channel it helps you build rapport with viewers

@ozramblue117

8 ай бұрын

@@TCraig00I remember that. When he stopped I never gave it much thought. When he began promoting mental health I never imagined it was related to that.

@ozramblue117

8 ай бұрын

@@MachineGunPepehe used what he had to get where he is. Nothing wrong with that. Seems very petty to go after him.

I loved Mr.Balllen’s channel and watched most of his videos before I had any clue he used to be a Navy SEAL. He’s a talented content producer who never advertised himself as a SEAL and never used his SEAL status as a selling point/ gimmick for his amazing content.

@bobsmith-ji2uh

8 ай бұрын

Same here. No offense to him but I had to google it because I was like no way. Haha his channel is great.

@darkwing5445

8 ай бұрын

@@bobsmith-ji2uh Lol. I also googled it in disbelief. He is so mild manned in all his videos; he really personifies the notion of a “humble warrior.”

@Anonymous18817

8 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? How does the SEAL community feel about women joining them? Do you think women should be allowed to become Navy SEALs? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. Women have smaller and thinner bones than men.

@johnrust592

8 ай бұрын

I've watched several of MrBallen's videos and in only a handful does he mention he was a SEAL, and he only says it matter-of-factly then just moves on. It's a damn shame he had to go through that crap, but given the success of his channel, I'd say he's having the last laugh.

As an Australian Army veteran. I follow and support him. I think many cases like this exist in ex military environments these days.

From what I've seen online over the years. Navy seals are extremely emotional and always seem to " hate" any seal who wants to make something of themselves. Mr. ballen is my favorite seal, and the ones who don't like him can kick rocks.

As an Army vet I thought SEALs get a publisher as soon as they are done with BUDS but all jokes aside maybe the SEALs that are mad at him because he took away a story they planned on using in their books.

@boblynch2802

8 ай бұрын

Truth

@joeg5414

8 ай бұрын

They can't stand that he's getting recognition and they can't. These guys are very full of themselves. Drives them crazy that one of their peers gets public recognition that they can't. Funny because every SEAL with a youtube channel promotes that they were a SEAL. I see so many titles like "Navy SEAL talks about their concealed carry preferences." "Real Navy SEAL CQB tips." "Navy SEAL teaches how to set up rifle." So much stuff like that from guys I know are respected

@SpaceRanger187

8 ай бұрын

It does get annoying

@negativeionz

8 ай бұрын

LOL

@justhereforthecookies8129

8 ай бұрын

So they're upset that someone used a story they planned on using that was a collective story? So they're fine if they got to capitalize on it but not anyone else who was there? Wild.

I've been a fan of Mr. Ballen for a while, but not necessarily how he's mainly known now. I found him through a group for people interested in joining special operations. I saw a lot of his seal content and it's why I followed him but everything he said is true. He never talked about he was "the man" but rather how it takes the team to get things done. I'm not sure if he's addressed it publicly but when he was almost killed his praise was for the team leader and the medic. He's an absolute badass and deserves all the success that has come his way. I've seen plenty of others who use being a seal as their whole personality but John didn't do it. I'm stoked he found a new path that brings him joy and success.

@MrBallen

8 ай бұрын

Thank you dude 🙏

@Anonymous18817

8 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? How does the SEAL community feel about women joining them? Do you think women should be allowed to become Navy SEALs? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. Women have smaller and thinner bones than men.

His stories got me through surgery and chemotherapy. He created his own life and is successful. It takes a man to lift others up and compliment them. The jealous and envious find it necessary to tear down for obvious reasons

Mr ballen so humble n laid back about his past n barley mentions it n barley dies podcast or interviews. The guy is just so nice n genuine.

The military is a battle of fragile egos.

@johnnyjohn-johnson7738

8 ай бұрын

It's called "Collective Narcissism".

@MyVideos-fm7ug

8 ай бұрын

No, it’s a bunch of overly inflated egos. And the kind that, yes, many feel this need to protect it at all times, and even force others whose ego isn’t as big as their to have one just as they do, such as in Balllen’s case To say “fragile egos”…. That’s some left wing woke shit you learned on reddit. Do not pay attention to or embrace anything you see and learn on there. It’s a bunch of hippies and propagandists

@huntergrant6520

8 ай бұрын

​@@johnnyjohn-johnson7738and yet I still miss it. Love the military.

@Jamblesquack

8 ай бұрын

My friend who is ex army calls it weaponized autism.

@negativeionz

8 ай бұрын

@@Jamblesquack LMAO. That is brilliant. What did he do in the Army?

Im sure he finds solace in the fact hes making more money and has more fans than 95 percent of them without using his past as his entire personality like most seals on youtube.

@BrettForPres

8 ай бұрын

Money isn’t all that matters. Being blackballed from the SEAL community hits deep in the soul.

Soooo the baddest men on the planet, who protect us while we sleep, also have as much drama as The Real Housewives of the Navy? Just great!

@Willowy13

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@Willowy13

3 ай бұрын

😂Mean girls: SEAL edition

I watched John for months before I knew he was a former Navy Seal and I was flabbergasted to be honest. He isn't an arrogant a' hole, very down to Earth and relatable. I'll listen to him tell dark strange and mysterious stories for as long as he blesses us with his magnificent gift! God Bless you mrballen!❤❤❤❤

They hate him because he is a former seal that became famous without a book or movie deal...and rarely if every bringing his seal past. That hurts the haters the most.

I'm a subscriber to John's channel. Love the stories he covers, and he rarely talks about the military. In fact, that's what I like about his channel. The focus is on the weird or spooky content and not his experience as a SEAL.

Good deeds are often punished. Happy Veteran's Day to all who served.

He’s such a humble guy that I literally had no idea that he was a seal!

I remember his Instagram days. It was crazy listening to what he was going through during that time. I was so pleasantly surprised when I found out he made a KZread channel, and even more delighted to see it grow over the past few years. After the podcast, though, I'm even more ecstatic at his evolution into him finding his niche and growing into a better place and public role.

@MrBallen

8 ай бұрын

Very cool, thank you 🙏

He's the Only Seal I've met or seen that wasn't a complete dusche bag. He created something that is true, honest and real. Getting hate for that means you're doing something right, while NOT following orders.

@LK-bz9sk

8 ай бұрын

Yup. Hes not one of these SF / SO guys that all interview each other on their podcasts in what seems lime, by now, an ongoing 6 year circle jerk…..Mr Ballen is story telling and it took me forever to even realize he was a SEAL

@solomonstello

8 ай бұрын

​@@LK-bz9skI had no idea.

@Anonymous18817

8 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m training to become a U.S. Navy SEAL. I’m a civilian and I want to go enlisted. What advice would you give for women that want to be SEALs? If you had to go to BUD/S again, how would you prepare differently? What books or workout programs would you recommend? How does the SEAL community feel about women joining them? Do you think women should be allowed to become Navy SEALs? Most female SEAL candidates struggle with carrying the boats and logs, doing pull ups, having grip strength and completing the “Dirty Name” on the obstacle course. Also, a lot of female SEAL candidates break their legs or develop stress fractures. Women have smaller and thinner bones than men.

Prior Service (Navy). I get the jealously from his shipmates, especially former operators who are also trying to make a living. My Instagram feed is FLOODED with former operators selling some garbage Chinese made camouflage backpacks and pseudo military clothing. This guy found his own niche and is killing it. Love his brand and he’s a GREAT storyteller.

Mr. Ballen is a class act. He doesn’t try to play his service like some of the other members but base his channel on his charisma.

He was probably too nice of a guy, and won't do drugs, and kill SF guys like normal seals.

I retired from the military after 22yrs, did both Army and Air Force, along with starting out as combat arms in the Army (Fire Support Specialist). I've served with some of Spec Ops guys, and I have several friends who were both 18 series and Navy Seals. I just don't see what Mr. Ballen has done that rates hate from the SOCOM community. (I know Richard Marchinko was kicked out of the community, but I understand why with him)

@manofaction1807

8 ай бұрын

It's not necessarily hate, it's more of a form of jealous little bitch syndrome. There's a epidemic of it in the military, across the board.

@oifiismith

8 ай бұрын

FISTers, we a different breed!✊😁

@dkkids

8 ай бұрын

13F baby!!! @@oifiismith

@dolphinshooter2871

8 ай бұрын

I went to lunch with Marcinko years ago. For all his bravado and swinging dice persona, I really liked the man! I found him to be smart, witty, personable, and just fun to be around. I also have a healthy insight of his attitude toward Jane Fonda. Lol! I consider Marcinko to be one of the more fascinating people I've met in my life.

Mr. Ballen is the only former SEAL not selling some product or service based on his SEAL background. I have nothing but respect for the guy. If he wants to tell his stories from his days as a SEAL, that’s his business.

If you have served our country without some sort negative discharge then you deserve the respect of the men and women in this country. Thx to you and all the others who have fought and died so we can all live free everyday.

I have watched several of his videos. He is a great story teller. That is it, he simply entertains by telling a story. I did not even know he was a SEAL until i saw his video about The Kandahar. Other SEALs out there are very much promoting themselves and talk way too much, in my opinion.

@joeg5414

8 ай бұрын

Same here. I had no idea until he talked about it in a video where he explained his past. Kinda BS because every SEAL I see online promotes that they were a SEAL. So many videos titled "Navy SEAL talks about how they_________." especially in the gun side of youtube. There are channels where the whole theme is having SEALs on to talk about tactics, guns, their experiences, etc.

@goatitisful

8 ай бұрын

I agree

@partyshoes2917

8 ай бұрын

I only started watching him when he was about seven videos in on KZread and I remember he did one vid talking about his military experience other than that he briefly mentioned it

Mr Ballen is amazing! love his channel thank you for your service. I am just a chair force Vet but I just don't get why everyone has to hate on each other in the military gotta show love.

I didn’t serve but this story resonates with mine tremendously! All of my “family”, “friends”.. all that decided to turn on me and eventually… I had no way of progressing or growing. I had to leave. Such a shitty experience. Thank you for sharing this… I love Ballen and Goggins. They’ve helped out far more people I’m sure than the ‘AcTiVe DuTy’ seals… y’all sure have changed MY life. So, thank you two.

That's such a chad move to never really tell his audience he was a Seal.

@kathyborthwick6738

3 ай бұрын

I follow Rémi Adeleke and Dallas Alexander and Shawn Ryan - they sèemed to go through somewhat similar expériences-top tier - Remi, an amazing soldier and writer USA & Dallas JTF2 Métis & Shawn Ryan - Vigilant Élite!

Ive enjoyed quite a few number of his videos. Didnt know he was a SEAL until recently. Dont understand the hate. Seems like the vetbro community are being Karens

As a old soldier, I see that the Brothers not supporting their brother. I had a friend and brother he was a old Seal he told me a lot about the Seals, he said that Seals stick together like glue after you get out. He made me think I went to the wrong branch. I wanted to be a seal. lol. Well he passed over a month ago. The young Seals need to get their act together, Your supposed to support your brothers in everything they do. Not treating them like chit!! A Veteran is a brother no matter what branch they were in.

Mr. Ballen always a military hero in my eyes. Who cares what other guys think? For him to come back as humble as he is is utterly amazing. I know veterans that was never the same.

I’m from the southeast where huge numbers of military personnel come from and I’ll tell you, my family and families we know who have long histories of service going back many generations are for the first time telling their kids not to serve. It actually came up in a sermon at church. With leaders like Milley, Vindman and Levine we have no interest or intention of sacrificing years and potentially lives just to be snubbed, dishonored and misrepresented. If they clean house and boot all these woke activists out of leadership roles, families with traditions of serving might return to being willing to serve but it will require groveling or satisfying retribution on those who have hijacked our honored institutions. 🇺🇸✝️

Thankfully there are orgnizations out there that help combat that toxic hierarchy, organizations like Regiment Gaming and StackUp. To my fellow Veterans out there: You are not alone, it is ok to talk about your experiences and more often than not, other veterans are up for a few beers and chatting about their life in service.

if you get kicked out from a circle of assholes, isnt that a win? heard too many stories from this community. Not all of them are bad but still.

@zachscott4867

8 ай бұрын

Classic logic, yes it’s a win!

Nurse Practitioner…retired from the V.A. after 20 years. Mr. Ballen is a treasure. Thank you for your service, sir. Grateful for your storytelling talent.

Love MrBallen and his KZread channel. His stories have helped me bond with my step kids and that alone is priceless to me. We love listening to his stories during car rides. Happy Veterans Day B. Allen

Becoming a seal is impressive in and of itself . having and developing entrepreneurial skills and finding your lane in life ,priceless and commendable . I also have had to overcome jealousy and petty stuff from groups that i moved on from , it is difficult as i once thought we were like brothers . so it was confusing but i had to follow my higher calling .Way to go is all i can say .

Mr Ballen captured my family’s heart 3 years ago and I’ll never have a negative thought about him. He’s a fantastic story teller and even gave my buddy free merch once just because he served in the military!

If only people would commit the same amount of effort and energy into their own lives and making them the best they can be, instead of focusing it all on knocking others down, imagine the world we’d all share. John you’ve more than earned your place in the Navy/Seal community, AND the civilian/KZread community. You’re loved and appreciate by so many people. The day I stopped giving a $?@& what anyone else thinks of me, was the day I truly became free. Looking forward to more from Mr Ballen !!! 🙏

As a veteran that was not front lines and was just a Crew Chief, I can appreciate those on the front lines. However, I love seeing all veterans succeed and making it big. Mr Ballen's channel is so awesome and his narrative skills are unmatched.

How do you a Seal is actually a SEAL? Well, he sells you his book.....(that's an actual joke now)

I retired from the Army and the VA hosp. veterans of all backgrounds and services talked about their experience without problem.

Great show man. Really interesting topic. Cheers

Thank you for your service!!

I've been watching Ballen since he started uploading on YT, and I don't think I remember him even mentioning his military career more than 6 times.

Its sad, but it sounds about right. And i was just a short timer. Mr. Ballen, keep doing what you're doing. I love hearing your scary stories and anyone who helps out vets is good in my book.

AWESOME MAN......THANK-YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

He is a great dude. He has a very unique gift and also served our country talk about someone using their full potential in such a positive way.

The only time he talks about being a Navy SEAL is when in his scary stories that he’s telling that the character is in a problem (like stuff you’d hear in phase 2 of BUDS.) He will say as when in training we learned this and that would have helped the character. He hints not brags. I love Mr. Ballen and his stories.

@christianmichaels6834

8 ай бұрын

Considering that a bunch of Seals put the same stuff in their book, it still doesn't make sense to me.

Great point bro, first enlistment, boot, just put on chief, boot, only did, med cruise/pac boot...I mean if you don't have dolphins...then...

From one vet to another, Thank you, Mr Ballen. And hey, bro, no matter what we do in life, people are always going to challenge us and cause us grief. It doesn't matter who you are. Let me just say this, the "community" you have now that supports and respects you, is what really matters.

Great video, thank you for this! ❤

Jason never really talks about his military time...he's a great credit to both the military and paranormal communities

@snakedoc565

8 ай бұрын

Who's Jason if you don't mind me asking

@billbally4419

8 ай бұрын

Who's Jason?

Ballen is a good man. The resistance he and others get is the part of the crab barrel theory stuff. It's also about the relative hierarchy thing as it relates to dopamine levels in the brain. You go up, someone else goes down. Men, regardless of their history, need to stop showing their ass, their weakness, etc by being challenged by the stories of others.

Mr Ballen we appreciate you. Enjoy your stories greatly. He is my third favorite Seal. We want our Seals support one another and get along. Us Americans need that. We cannot do the things all of you do protecting us in many different ways.

As a disabled Veteran. Thank you for your service Mr. Ballen.

i forget this guy is a seal tbh, i love his scary stories, great voice

Yeah I remember back in the late 90s I guess, SEAL Team 6 father Dick Marcinko wrote Rogue Warrior some years earlier... But I met a SEAL senior officer who bought my mother-in-law's condo and asked him about Marcinko. He was ice cold. Marcinko crossed lines and embarrassed a lot of senior officers and politicians by aggressively exposing their security failures after specific assignments. He also was first to be loosey goosey with his haircare. LOL. Yeah, they will deliver payback.

@MachineGunPepe

8 ай бұрын

Don't compare the great Marcinko to the clown Ballen. You have no idea that Marcinkos actual rep among operators is extremely high.

@boblynch2802

8 ай бұрын

@@MachineGunPepe Clown? realy? Hate much? This is starting to sound like some sort of personal thing. Jealousy perhaps.

@brianhays1797

8 ай бұрын

And I HAVE worked with SEALS who have worked and met Marcinko and most feel he was a total narcissist who was always in the right place at the right time or knew the right people but was a total ego maniac.

@bcgambit80

8 ай бұрын

He's always going to be a controversial subject for various things, but his leadership tactics are a lot more respectable than anybody in the world now who is called a "leader". The current world is led by soft cowards who hide in their ivory mansions, not people who have enough internal fortitude to believe in something enough to actually lead from the front.@@brianhays1797

@ROOSTER333

8 ай бұрын

Demo dick was a legend. None of these guys would even be where they are without him. He pissed off the right people

To be honest, I didn’t even know that he was a seal until I saw all these vids popping up about him. I just liked watching his videos because he’s a great storyteller. I would’ve loved to watch his Navy Seal vids. As a veteran(Marines and Army), I loved sharing my stories with my guys. I loved seeing the fire in their eyes, the motivation that stirs up within them, and the desire in them not just to become better soldiers & Marines, but better people. It’s sad to see all the hate directed at him, but glad to see that he was able to push past that and find his niche in telling stories that ppl like me wouldn’t even have had the patience to read about and listen to. Keep the content going sir! You have lots of people who appreciate your work!

Thanks for your service John . Gif bless from 🇬🇧

Been in NSW for over 6 years, can confirm 90% of team guys and SOF folks make fun of those out who are now selling something, or have a platform to promote whatever.

@Josh-py9rq

8 ай бұрын

His channel is amazing great great story teller humble guy

@JohnnyAlspaugh

8 ай бұрын

Why are y’all so petty?

I watched his channel for quite awhile before learning he was a seal. He doesn’t exploit the fact like most of the other spec ops channels do.

Just heard him on the SRS. He seems like a nice genuine and honest guy who had a near death experience and is just following his passion.

The problem a lot of SEALs have with him is part ego, they are jealous and stuck in the Navy: even Chadd from the "3 of 7 Project" youtube channel talks about how active duty guys get jealous of guys like MrBallen and David Goggins, and those who don't really care BUT: They call his career into question and call him a "1 Pump Chump" who made it through, trained up and only did 1 deployment. He got hurt and got out. Now he is making bank based on his name and 1 pump. Not saying anyone is wrong or right, just calling it as I see it. Jocko is a horse of a different color. He was bigger and badder then life and deserves all the success he has been endowed with. Special Op's is a tight, small community full of type "A" personalities that all count the items in the guy in front of thems shopping carts while standing in the Express Line. SNAFU.

@amazinkay4512

8 ай бұрын

As if he's obligated to do more than 1 deployment 😂 it's called a contract. His contract is done and he can leave. Those idiots comparing numbers of deployments have nothing else in life except that. They are the guys that can't let being a vet go. They have peaked and that's all they want to live

@joelsefur666

8 ай бұрын

“Lil bitch only got blown up by a hand grenade. I eat hand grenades for breakfast. I should be on Oprah.” - Cry Baby Seals

@vitigaymer1053

8 ай бұрын

Delta seems to have this even worse. A number of CAG vets including a Squadron Sergeant Major have been PNG'ed for being public - even if it was primarily to raise awareness for vet mental health

@TheKidshaleen

8 ай бұрын

@@vitigaymer1053 Tom Satterly?

@texasforever7887

8 ай бұрын

Damn...He jumped on a grenade for his team and doesn't constantly mention he was a SEAL Team member every 5 min. I didn't even know he was a vet until 9 to 12 months after I started watching him.

If it's this big a deal SEALs and other Spec Ops units should have a sit down with guys leaving to discuss their plans and give blessings or not. At least the guy leaving will know what is expected.

I don't care if someone has 20 deployments or 0 deployments. I don't care if you retired as General or a PFC. I don't care about what your duty position was. You sign that dotted line, you are a brother or sister of mine FOR LIFE! It makes me absolutely sick to see fellow veterans turn their back on one of their own like this. Especially his comrades that were in combat with him. Those that made him feel that way, should be embarrassed. Who cares what he does with his personal life or his own experiences and stories? I was enlisted before I became an officer. Am I jealous of those who I served under, or those who served under me...if they are well off, trending on social media, or making bank. Absolutely NOT. I am happy for all of them and my support for them will never end. December is year 16 in the Army for me. I understand how it feels. When I was deployed to Kuwait, I was laughed at for it 'not being real', but when I went to Afghanistan, suddenly I was a mu*derer. People are bitter, and it is horrible. THANK YOU Jameson AND John for your service. You will always have this Army Captain in your corner, no matter when or where! I would follow both of you into battle any day. Happy Veterans Day to all my brothers and sisters in uniform today!!

I’m not going to lie, I discovered MrBallen completely by accident. I was searching for true story Blair witch stories and found a link to his channel. I only knew he’s a Seal because he says it. Other than that, this video enlightened me of a few of my curiosities. Thank you!

It is ludicrous that ANY SEAL complains about another SEAL talking about SEALs. They are the absolute worst of all branches self promotion to the point of comedy. EVERYTHING is Navy Seal this or that...The joke about the SEALs goes like this. "How do you know a guy is a Navy Seal? Give him :30 seconds and he will tell you. Bahahahahaa!!

@HWG-wm8ld

8 ай бұрын

My realtor, after seeing my background, tells me her son is a seal. I asked east coast west coast, she said he is in Texas. Asked what team is in Texas and after more questions she said he is a rescue swimmer that works with seals…not the same thing hon. My loan officer said the same, her son is a seal….turns out he is an electrician..that works with seals…never ends

He ain't exiled by anyone who's worth anything. Anyone against a good man is an evil demon

Mr. Ballan, I’m a Navy Brat, and I dearly love the military. The program you have is enjoyed by many. Because of this, some will try to bring you down. When doing so, they are only showing their immaturity. America needs some good men and women in our military and you inspire others to serve. Also, your stories are told without cussing, and this is refreshing. Keep it up!

Retired Air Force pilot here with a few missions in support of Special Operators (including face2face briefs). I stay connected with a few SOs after retirement and did the same with a group of operators. Following my 22yrs. I hooked up with some friends working for contractors; some of the same dudes/dudets I knew previously. I experienced some of the same crap MrB experience but no where near the level he experienced. As my CMSgt father told me as he was pounding my 2Lt. bars on 1) Take care of your enlisted and they will take care of you 2) Top 10 percent! Always be in the top 10 percent of your field, always 3) Don't worry about what others say or do, there is a reason you are in the top 10 percent. MrB., your a good man, see number 3.

what did he do specifically that got him ex-communicado?

@JVRottweil

8 ай бұрын

SEALS are notorious buddy fuckers. Hell they tried to jam up Gallagher