After serving 12 yrs, 3 combat tours and etsing in 08', guys like this have always had my highest respect.

I am convinced that i sleep safe in my corner of the world because of the work that guys like these put in. Big hug, big love!

@philipschifano5876

5 ай бұрын

There is no doubt

@mky45lg

5 ай бұрын

You do. Sleep well.

@DKarGarage

5 ай бұрын

He dreaming well ,is it really freedom their fighting for ,or is it for rich politicians pockets and the old rich man that know each other,

@rampart6925

5 ай бұрын

@@DKarGarage Considering the deal they make joining the armed forces i highly doubt that the motivation is to make a fat cats pockets bigger.

@RamblesBrambles

5 ай бұрын

The oil we steal in the name of freedom probably keeps you warmer

I am so thankful that you are recording these veterans stories. These people are our current “Greatest Generation”. I respect them every bit as much as those who saved the world in WWII. Their stories should be recorded and remembered. They have made incredible sacrifices so that the free world can sleep at night.

@scottbowles9574

Ай бұрын

Did you just compare today’s military to THE GREATEST GENERATION EVER???

@anthonybush607

Ай бұрын

@@scottbowles9574 yes I did, and I have family in both. Additionally the generation who founded this country and who reunited it were pretty great too.

@Ronald-hx6zn

Ай бұрын

Exactly 💯

@mangravy2000

28 күн бұрын

Don’t disrespect the Vietnam veterans once again. Respect all combat veterans regardless of era.

@anthonybush607

28 күн бұрын

@@mangravy2000 my dad is a Vietnam veteran. He was a PJ who spent almost three years in county. I don’t understand your comment. I’m not disrespecting any era veteran.

The greatest fraternity on earth. Semper Fidelis🇺🇸

@OUsoonerMarine

3 ай бұрын

YEMX Semper Fi 91-08

Dude recounted his entire service and I lived it as he told it! What a storyteller! Thank you for sharing and thank you for your service 🇺🇸

I Graduated Marine Corps Scout Sniper School on 2/24/79 - At the Camp lajune rifle range !!! Both my parents three brothers and two sisters, Marines !!!

@GHarris218

2 ай бұрын

Congratulations! Thank you for your service

Not just talking tough. They LIVED it. 💯

@americanveteranscenter

5 ай бұрын

Facts.

@jericho1-4

3 ай бұрын

Fun Fact during the first Battle of Fallujah the US Command had an investigation launched due to the large number of headshot kills against Those holding the city that they thought the Marines were executing combatants who'd surrendered, Forgetting the fact EVERY Marine is a rifleman first, no war crime was committed in this regard and it speaks to the training the Marine Corps once gave every Marine.

@ufc990

3 ай бұрын

@@jericho1-4 I've seen this story often and the source isn't the most credible. The wording in the 2005 COMBAT ARMS issue makes it sound like a trijicon ad but in any case, the head was the only target available in a lot of cases in the urban combat that took place there so it'd make sense that there were a lot of headshots. That or these super marines suddenly disappeared afterwards. "In Fallujah, Iraq Marines with ACOG-equipped M16A4s created a stir by taking so many headshots that until the wounds were closely examined, some observers thought the insurgents had been executed." Nothing against marines btw, just don't like sensationalized BS that gets spread around so often these days. They're plenty proficient in real life, no need for tall tales to display that.

@ufc990

3 ай бұрын

@@jericho1-4 If you actually know about a formal investigation launched by CENTCOM, please do provide the details. Would be an interesting read for sure.

@conqueror571

15 күн бұрын

Shut up

I watch veteran podcast and interviews constantly, and this man is one of the most well spoken, and articulate people I have watched. He made me feel like I was there several times!!

@TristinWhetstine

4 ай бұрын

I’ll second this

@georgecoull1883

4 ай бұрын

He reminds me of Rhodes scholar Karl Marlantis Vietnam veteran (best story) PTSD before it was battle fatigue. Definitely check it out. Ken Burns documentary

@NickolaiPetrovitch

2 ай бұрын

@@georgecoull1883thank you very much for the recommendation, appreciate it

It’s so good that your website’s interviews don’t have the interviewer asking a million questions that completely destroy the flow of the stories these war fighters have to tell.

God bless you Little Brother. You’re a BAMF. Semper Fi.USMC. 81-88

Best one I’ve seen yet great storyteller of his experience. He gave his perspective and his buddies i could visibly see the battle in my mind.

@americanveteranscenter

5 ай бұрын

He is an amazing story teller and also hosts the Nine Line Podcast gathering other veteran stories!

@noriovaldos2837

2 ай бұрын

What’s he’s podcast

A humble man. It was an honor to listen to his story.

Dude ran that operation with the poise and determination of historic generals and commanders he should have received Medal of Honor

Such leadership from a young enlisted Marine. The training, maturity and leadership he displayed is what makes fighting the US military so difficult.

Warriors tend to seek opportunities to be tested by fire. His young man most definitely passed his test!

Thank you for your service. My son will grow up free knowing people have sacrificed everything so he can be here and live his life❤

This guy needs his own podcast, he's made for it!

Semper Fi!!!!!! ususususus... Dear American Marine, Thank you so much for your service and lovely dedication to Our Beautiful USA, Semper Fidelis again. Please Strong American Marines.🥰😍🤗❤🤍💙💯💪🙏👍

Marine promotion is wild. 3 combat deployments, silver star, scout sniper qualified, and an E4. In the army he would be an e6

@atomicwedgie8176

3 ай бұрын

It's our crayon diet! OOHRAH brothers!!!!!!!!!

@johnnichols2710

3 ай бұрын

And rightly so

@swingeasy987

2 ай бұрын

How long are Marine Corps deployments? I believe they deployed and took over an AO for about 7 months, rotate back group 1 month off, then 6 month workup to go deploy again. Meanwhile, the Army conventional forces deployed for 12 months standard, and were routinely extended / stoplossed to 15 or even 18 months. So 3 combat deployments could be 21 months in the Marine Corps, but 36 to 48 months in the Army. That would about matchup with the E4 vs E6 rating.....

@user-ne2cu2vf7y

Ай бұрын

@@swingeasy987 Man, that is pretty cool that you know that. I’m in between army and marines right now and i love reading comments and just picking everyone’s brain. I was worried at the guys comment bc ik rank equals money but thanks for clarifying! have a nice day man

@rossgadsby9663

29 күн бұрын

​@user-ne2cu2vf7y Make no mistake, rank is hard to earn in combat arms especially in the Marine Corps. The Marine Corps believes in small unit leadership. Which in practice means they'll give you the leadership role. But nay not necessarily give you the rank for a year or two

You are a true hero sir!! We need 200,000 more of you!!

This brother needs an upgrade to Navy cross.......for his humble attitude. The Marine corps is too frugal. God bless you brother

for those wondering, his unit was V3/3. I never met him but i served in the same unit during the same deployment. He was right, we were getting it in with the enemy back in those days. V3/3 was deactivated in January 2023. Semper Fi. America's Battalion.

@ookapelirekkars6156

4 ай бұрын

I was in India co. 3/3 1980-1982. Fortes Fortuna Juvat!!

@AlanMydland-fq2vs

4 ай бұрын

thank you

Semper fi did my tours in 03, 04-05 in Iraq.. best worst times in my life. Semper Fi!

I am left with despite his pride he remains humble in the experience. Despite the wretchedness of the moment there is a thankfulness for the chance to prove himself. Long live the United States Marine Corps.

We are Free because of this man and his Band of Brothers.

Shout out the medevac pilots too who risked it without a second thought and landed in a hot ass zone like that.

No need to censor the language. We want to hear unfiltered recounts.

Silver star? What he did that day I thought warranted the Medal Of Honour.

@johnnyc0811

5 ай бұрын

Politics

@dancly1913

4 ай бұрын

WWW.WHITEHOUSE.GOV/PETITIONS.

Thank you brother.

To all of the "few" awesome fighters who sacrifice so much for the many of us ...may the angels always be on your doorstep helping you return home.

Thank you for your service, courage and sacrifice to volunteer to make a change in life 🇺🇸💪🏻

I wonder if he knew my friend - scout sniper who passed in the line of duty. These guys saw an unbelievable amount of hardship to go take care of bad guys. Thank you.

Proud to be a brother. Semper Fi. The Corps was built on the dedication and perseverance you showed.

This man was an amazing storyteller

Semper Fi brother

Thanks for posting/interviewing. Most importantly, thanks for your service Ethan.

Wow awesome story, thank you for your service

@americanveteranscenter

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

It was so cool to hear him be able to say he did everything he could. It hurts so bad to hear These young men say: I should have been there. I should’ve died there with my friends. It’s good that he was given that gift. This is a great man and a hard worker.

I wish I was there with these Marines. I served 90-94, missed the Gulf War…pretty empty feeling. Then the guys that lived this stuff like Ethan most of the time say “thank God you didn’t have to do this” …

Wow!!!! What an amazing story!!! Thank you!! 🫡🇺🇸

You can tell he's a really smart guy

Semper Fidelis Brother, well done! 1st Force Recon Co. 86-94

Team spear!! Good to see yah again. Take care

Genuine badass

🇺🇸“I’m gonna die in a pile of brass🇺🇸

Semper Fidelis, Brother. Outstanding service and sacrifice.

I was Army Field Artillery and we trained with Marines at Fort Sill. They were amazing people and very dedicated. We were walking to our firing point with scooby door lunch boxes amd the Marines were cammo'd up and the Marine platoon was low crawling. Yut Yut Yut. Amazing stuff.

This is the type of person you dream of serving with. Selfless. Fearless. Courageous beyond description. Wow. Thank You For Your Service!!!

Wow. Much respect to this warrior.

I had a guy on my crew in the fire department that was a scout sniper in the Corps that did two deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan. He is probably the most humble person I’ve ever known. I was actually surprised he was in the military

NOT DEAD YET. Semper Fi.

@americanveteranscenter

5 ай бұрын

Best line ever!

God bless you thank you for your service ❤️.

Good story. Thank you! We'll done.....I'm in awe.

Absolutely riveting story...This young man embodies all that is good in our country...Thank you sir for putting it all on the line for your team...and...may God bless you all the days of your life...🙏

Awesome that’s there is a forum for their stories. We can’t forget these men & women. Regardless of how one feels about this war, we cannot forget.

Thank you for your astonishing tale of bravery and survival, told with such humility.

Clear and riveting story telling by Ethan about his service as a Marine. So happy you made it back home ! A true Warrior hero. Please stay sound of mind for what you went through and did for our Country. You had what it took. We need more men like you in our Military. I had one friend Randy that was in Afghanistan with you on 4 tours of duty and saw intense door to door combat fighting. Another friend is Dan who was a sniper like you, who took enemy fighters out. My other buddy John was in the Air National Guard in Afghanistan supplying you guys. We are all midwest guys from your neighbor state of WI. My wife was a manger of a local VFW club for 20 years. Thank you so much for your service Ethan. God Bless and welcome home !! ❤

This man is a hero. Some people talk about reasons for these battles in its entirety, but these men were just doing their job that they get paid to do.

Great speaker your one hell of a guy

Thank you for keeping us all all safe

It’s too bad the Marines are no longer training Scout Snipers. They putting in Squad Sharpshooters.

@killervito

4 ай бұрын

Seriously ? I been out 20 plus years that’s insane

Semper Fi brother. That’s the way to take care of business. Doc E 1/9 STA 92-95

@gregoryaarons2573

3 ай бұрын

You got shot twice and they didn’t send you home. I saw tons of Marines at Al Qa’im that had been shot and still going on patrol….no one talks about that.

Quite the story. Thank you, Cpl.

Semper Fi brother, God Bless u and thanku, please stay safe my friend!!!

Thank U for your Sacrifice and Service And Thank U for Sharing Stay Blessed Sempre Fi…

My time in service is so insignificant. Thanks brothers.

Thank You For Your Service Blessings And Please Be Safe ✌️

@user-fx6kc7tb8l

19 күн бұрын

This man is the face of the military along with few others imo. A true leader,,selfless and obviously LOVES his country. Thanks 4 your service Cpl. Ethan Nagel.

God bless you always brother 🙏❤. Thank you for your service 🙏 ❤

Thank you for your service

Thank you my friend and brother.

Thank You Sir True Warrior and Service to Our Country and My Condolences To You and Your Family and Friends Lost 😇❤️😇❤️❣️ Salute To Your Service Men Amen 😇❤️😇❣️

God bless Corporal Nagel.

Good on ya mate, the world needs more real men like you.

Semper Fi Bro! Way to lead from the front and bring it to the enemy!

This guy is motivated!!!

God bless.. Thank you for your sacrifice...

Kudos, thank you sir, semper fi brother!!

You my friend are a BEAST!!!!

A young STUD Marine, a “Cpl of Marines” Silver Star awardee, HERO. Semper Fi 75 - 05 👏👏👏🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺!

respect

I was there, 4 April….42 mortars hit the base that night……it was the first time I heard a chaplain cuss. I was a young Sgt at the time. I still got my faded ass cammies…!!

I was deployed to helmand province with 1/5 I was lucky didn’t get into any crazy situations

Seriously, you were a corporal that took care of your brothers and you eliminated 3 high value targets while disrupting the meeting of Taliban leadership. You were a true man, Marine, American and brother. Glad you survived brother.

We all owe a debt of gratitude to all the young men and women who serve in our armed forces. I don’t say this lightly. We are able to lead our lives because they all make the sacrifice to protect us. You all are the new best generation!

Semper Fi, brother. I co. 3/3 1980-1982

In USMC boot camp June 64- I shot-on the rifle rang 244 out of a 250. Highest in the company platoon 363 3rd bn. And I got stuck with an auto rifle in VietNam. Sniper..did not know the marines had snipers and I was all over that jungle. At least not when I was there. By the way. I am thankful God let me live another day.

@ookapelirekkars6156

4 ай бұрын

Semper Fi, brother!

Killing with humor, they have that armor.

modest man...real deal.... Semper Fi ....brother...

"Either I take his body home to his family or I'm gonna die here and you're taking both of us...." Damn

Cool to see. I live an hour from fairmont.

What a man What an example of sacrifice

God bless 🙌

Love your recollection. Better than me. Listening to you is great. Marine Artillery here. Strangely I miss that miserable unbathed life. Who knows why. 😂 Whatever. We survived.

Rahhhhhhh!!! All that matters is getting the job done! Well done fellow Bellou Woodsman! Semper Fidelis!!!

I wish all Americans were like these guys we would be better off as a nation!!!

Got a new subscriber. This content is top tier !

Way to go brother!

GOD BLESS AMERICA GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS

Salute

Semper Fi Marine