Episode # 9 - The gloves come off in Iraq

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  • @rossriley2719
    @rossriley2719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Would you consider doing an entire episode of gun fights you got into? Might be a lot to ask for, but genuinely curious of the experiences.

    • @mrskippingguyonmush
      @mrskippingguyonmush 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      A "gunfights" series would be great. Gives insanely valuable info on the real effectiveness, application, and use of certain tactics. Not to mention real life lessons on mindset, ballistics, and violence.

    • @kaned647
      @kaned647 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I second that request

    • @michaelchurgin7027
      @michaelchurgin7027 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too

  • @rusty-gaming1988
    @rusty-gaming1988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I was a local translator with the 5th and 1st SFG in iraq at that time 06-07 it was really bad and dangerous especially in Al Sadir city it was an honor working with you guys

  • @zacheryboggs9700
    @zacheryboggs9700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Maybe my new favorite podcast. Mr Owens has the “it” factor that makes you wanna listen. But he’s very humble as well. Great episode!

  • @khalidramadan125
    @khalidramadan125 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As an Iraqi person And interpreter with the military is always fascinating hearing about the situation and stories from Iraq and people who deployed

  • @michaelchurgin7027
    @michaelchurgin7027 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is amazing, love owens and glover, can't believe this is free. Love hearing these amazing stories. Hope I can shoot with fieldcraft one day!!

  • @briangrant2005
    @briangrant2005 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you haven't listened to the Sniper School Episode, it's a must listen! Cheers, Kevin and thank you for all these awesome stories!

  • @fed_zeppelin_
    @fed_zeppelin_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So stoked that this new episode dropped today! Made my morning. Currently listening to it driving on the highway. You’re an amazing storyteller and a goddamn fucking warrior. Wish I would have been old enough back then to operate during the heyday of Iraq 05-08. Sounds like it was just the pinnacle of getting after it. Would have loved to serve with you and Glover. Y’all are badasses. Much love!

  • @rawrmusic55
    @rawrmusic55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Super enjoyable discussions, Kevin. I have a ton of respect for you and feel very fortunate to be able to absorb all the top tier information you provide us with. 🇺🇸🤘

  • @nattybumpo4384
    @nattybumpo4384 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vinny....Respect!!

  • @deltathirtyfour
    @deltathirtyfour 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been yanked on for running alternating 55, and 62 GT in my mags so thanks for sharing it’s practical use. Thanks for sharing all of these in the series.

  • @TWP13
    @TWP13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The same experience you had at the SF Bragg Museum I just had with my family at the National Infantry Museum at Benning. I never told them much about deployments. It's surreal seeing the OIF/OEF displays. Everything was very accurate - down to empty rip it cans and bootleg dvds, and makes you feel like you were just there.

    • @3-2bravo49
      @3-2bravo49 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That place was awesome when it first opened when I first saw it. It wasn't even complete yet. Awesome museum. You 11bravo?

    • @TWP13
      @TWP13 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@3-2bravo49 13F

  • @tonystewart7287
    @tonystewart7287 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great yarn, cheers for sharing 😎😎👍

  • @nowherespecial6780
    @nowherespecial6780 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can imagine this Podcast is Knowledge for future soldiers. But as well must be hard for you To dig up the past And vent. I appreciate your willingness to fight through and talk about it. In the way you do is up front honest no BS. Much appreciated... Sincerely Baker family in Maine Semper fi!!

  • @papak8443
    @papak8443 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "We don't deserve dogs... we just don't." Very true.

  • @Whitesp44
    @Whitesp44 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow sir. Unbelievable warfare experiences. It's amazing you and Mike Glover weren't seriously injure. Amazing.

  • @wyattterrell
    @wyattterrell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    These videos are just incredible. Though I started before them they have continued to motivate me to drop from 270 to 199 lbs more than any instagram exercise program

  • @sabot1919
    @sabot1919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible videos, please keep them coming.

  • @MrJbrew69
    @MrJbrew69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was an absolutely amazing hour hearing your stories. Thank you for your service.

  • @user-dj2fi2dy6i
    @user-dj2fi2dy6i 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    16:45 could you please expand on this in some of the next episodes? It would be pretty interesting!

  • @paddymike5559
    @paddymike5559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate that Kevin always gives credit to the regular grunts says a lot about him showing appreciation for what those guys deal with.

  • @jasons4882
    @jasons4882 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This series has been riveting around every corner. Full disclosure, I think the content convinces people to do classes at field craft even more. Thanks for sharing Kevin.

  • @mariolopez-oi2td
    @mariolopez-oi2td ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!

  • @eliasbonilla8087
    @eliasbonilla8087 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely amazing stories . Can’t thank you, your team & your family enough . . Most Americans don’t know nor do they appreciate what we have . . 🙏🏼

  • @codybailey3298
    @codybailey3298 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    God bless you Kevin! Your story/background is very interesting. Thank you for sharing that story about Vinny. You are 1000% correct! We're very fortunate that we've got these pups!!

  • @theogangryscotsman7607
    @theogangryscotsman7607 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great chat

  • @triplehfarmsllc7348
    @triplehfarmsllc7348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for taking us down this road Kevin!!! I really enjoy it I normally see your posting first on Instagram! I’d like to come to the class for preparedness and edc just to see what I need to add to my already full edc backpack 😂 be surprised how often I use it and my full blown med kit at are families atv park. I’m pretty big on having medical equipment on me at all times have a couple different ones I carry if say I can’t bring my backpack or my big medical backpack have way much money in everything all the way down to oxygen tanks that are full! Have a setup at home to refill them if I end up needing to use them! So if I can get free I’ll be sure to make that class! And I’d be happy to show off everything I edc on me and have in the truck! It’s alittle ridiculous and most ppl judge me about it until an emergency happens and break it out! We deal with broken backs facial fractures atms legs implements you name it! And 9x’s out 10 they are drunk being they allow it in sc on private property. I literally have a staff shirt that says “shit show supervisor” on the front and staff on the back 🤣

  • @brian2698
    @brian2698 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every one of these episodes is extremely insightful. Guys like you, Mike Glover, and Jocko really help to make clear what the gwot was like. Thanks for doing all you do.

  • @patrickr324
    @patrickr324 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kevin, if possible I’d love to hear some more boat stories if possible!

  • @CA.0verview
    @CA.0verview 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    People forget that Kevin was fresh out not to long ago ❤ man are we waiting for his arrival out here in cali 🔥

  • @turnerleatherworks3935
    @turnerleatherworks3935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    “Michael Scott, Dwight Schrute, Jim Halpert, and Andy Bernard shot a lot of people in Iraq.”
    😂😂😂😂

  • @jasonwat6564
    @jasonwat6564 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff Kevin, Thank You for everything you’ve done for this country!! God bless you bro!!!

  • @avmerican4756
    @avmerican4756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for telling your stories. 🇺🇸

  • @justinbouvier132
    @justinbouvier132 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stories. Don’t stop bringing them

  • @johnadams7684
    @johnadams7684 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff we need to hear more of the 07 stories! Please keep doing these.

  • @peterbrandon384
    @peterbrandon384 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, I served with you way back at Ft Hood. It’s a small world. Looks like you’re doing great.

  • @jt.124
    @jt.124 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow these episodes are awesome man. Thanks Kevin

  • @Aceoffroad4x4
    @Aceoffroad4x4 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was incredible story, thanks Kevin. I've been looking forward to each one of these episodes. That start about Vinny was a little emotional. Choked me up.

  • @Bathaling
    @Bathaling 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Phenomenal podcast, phenomenal

  • @frankrake6569
    @frankrake6569 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OutStanding Episode and Keep up the good work Kevin !!! 👍🏼

  • @davidweisbach5376
    @davidweisbach5376 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are great, Kevin. Keep ‘em coming!

  • @ibbylancaster8981
    @ibbylancaster8981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kevin, these talks are so awesome. I’m going to have to come out and train with you guys. I have NO excuse because I live in Raeford. In the process of moving at the moment but I will look into what you guys have going on in March. Much love and thanks for all these 🤙🇺🇸

  • @secondgear6079
    @secondgear6079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait for next one,thanks for your service

  • @notownsavage2024
    @notownsavage2024 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome one Kevin, thank you !

  • @williamscore5322
    @williamscore5322 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man…. the wild west days of Iraq, awesome!

  • @intolead
    @intolead 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    really enjoyable
    great storyteller

  • @Healthhokie
    @Healthhokie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @nlee5034
    @nlee5034 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE Kevin’s stories! He and Mike are DEFINITELY guys worth listening to… but for differing reasons.
    Mike, seems like the savant in the room. Kevin seems like just a guy, like you… just a better, harder version.
    Their no-nonsense approach, seem to come from different perspectives.

  • @fmyles3
    @fmyles3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Without a doubt, the most important thing said by Kevin in this episode. "We don't deserve dogs". I could not agree more. I often say that I want to go to dog heaven.

  • @wiscokid9890
    @wiscokid9890 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My brother spent 12-14 months in Mosul in 06-07. Infantry guy. Baghdad same story 12-14 months but 03-04. He got out in 09.

  • @TWP13
    @TWP13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "We'll take you to the range and let you shoot cool guns" is every ODAs bribe to get stuff lmao.

  • @Random_Quads
    @Random_Quads 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is one of the earliest high rise mounts I have seen for an eotech.

  • @kellyBorgman
    @kellyBorgman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this series ! Keep it up !

  • @briangrant2005
    @briangrant2005 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love a video on the specific applications for Chest Mounted Pistols!
    Of course the "Keyboard Warriors" will filet me for asking such a question 🤣🤣
    Also, A+ on Kevin Owens Coffee Sip ASMR! Cheers, Sir!

  • @DK.Foster
    @DK.Foster 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I was watching The Office right now as I listen to this and the shooting reference took me out 😂😂😂

  • @patknights1492
    @patknights1492 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shinseki was also behind the ACU, if memory serves.

  • @MediaAttorney
    @MediaAttorney 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoying the hell out of these videos.

  • @MrTec1911
    @MrTec1911 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your best American accent sounds better than most native Americans. You are the man, Mr. Owens. Thank you

  • @averagejoe1943
    @averagejoe1943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rollovers are no joke! I survived a rollover July 20 2007!

    • @3-2bravo49
      @3-2bravo49 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How many times did you get hit in the head with ammo cans and at4's lol? I feel you brother, had a rollover or two in strykers and it wasn't a whole hell of alot of fun.

  • @mfcriz2561
    @mfcriz2561 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So good!

  • @renegadearms
    @renegadearms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Talking about bribing guys to help you out and paying them back is very true we helped the SF guys with numerous things on my deployments and they always hooked us up.

  • @kevclaremcd
    @kevclaremcd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great point Kevin, about who determines hostile intent.

  • @thatsrandom4516
    @thatsrandom4516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cant help but picture Gunny Highway in "Heartbreak Ridge"everytime i listen to The stories, that one about taking down the big guy in the suit reminds me of him taking down the "swede" in the movie🤣. An old warrior that dont take no sh*t.

  • @MrHITACHI75
    @MrHITACHI75 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cracking podcast Kevin 👌☘️🇮🇪

  • @pimpovic2
    @pimpovic2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still with Fieldcraft? Haven't seen Mr Owens around for a while.

  • @nickjohnson710
    @nickjohnson710 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kevin, can you talk about that photo of you and mike glover in DPM? 🇬🇧

  • @j.lokibass1430
    @j.lokibass1430 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Made my morning!

  • @theMadhatter817
    @theMadhatter817 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the story

  • @conmcgrath7174
    @conmcgrath7174 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just have to love it, serious tales from a serious man. I will skip this part where I tell how great I am also (implicit, for I am indeed awesome!!) but rather ask this one question; per capita, in the States, is there a higher proportion of men (women?) of Irish extraction in special forces than the normal population mix?
    Mad respect.

  • @bryanmcdermott4204
    @bryanmcdermott4204 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The guy getting perturbed about hot brass raining on him was pretty funny, as were Jim Halpert's aggressive actions.

  • @CraigCuIIen
    @CraigCuIIen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ever think about writing a book kevin? going into the detail you can't really talk about (you mentioned this a few times)
    Really enjoying this series 👍

  • @anthonybutler8384
    @anthonybutler8384 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super great stuff. I could listen all day. Ps. What flannels do you guys wear? Iv got a bunch but all different brands. Their all different quality some good some not. I have yet found a great brand to stick with.

  • @GoZipper
    @GoZipper 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kevin, just wanted to see if you had or could share any stories about my cousin Justin Monschke? Thank you for everything!

  • @wyatthunter5876
    @wyatthunter5876 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @Dyneemadrone
    @Dyneemadrone 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Kevin! Dog guy here too.

  • @abingdonboy
    @abingdonboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can anyone link the dogs of war episode Kevin mentions ?

  • @noodles5438
    @noodles5438 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Time stamp for later 13:30

  • @alexbartlett4675
    @alexbartlett4675 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a clueless civilian from the outside, looking in. It seems like most of the SF guys, Seals etc are really chill, casual killers😎 the regular infantry guys are the ones that seem the most traumatized, and emotional.

  • @MrBojangles2020
    @MrBojangles2020 ปีที่แล้ว

    imagine KO and The Glove jumping from roof to roof chasing you down gosh that is a scary sight to think of lol

  • @johnadams7684
    @johnadams7684 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We need the juicy stuff anyone that can’t step back and look at the context and realize the decisions you made, you made in real time for a real reason and want to judge can kick rocks .

  • @danielcampbell9457
    @danielcampbell9457 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    kevin were the CIF/CRF companies essentially tier 1 green berets then if they fell under the JSOC umbrella, like how ranger regiment has there tier1 ranger recon element?

    • @kevinowens9636
      @kevinowens9636  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No, the were considered tier 2, those tiers are tied to funding and authorities

    • @danielcampbell9457
      @danielcampbell9457 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kevinowens9636 well either way ur still a bad mutha fuc@$* and ur service is greatly appreciated.

  • @michaelmulligan0
    @michaelmulligan0 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you ever feel that there are too many different SF/special units in the US military?

  • @kieranmoller9018
    @kieranmoller9018 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are the CIF or CRF teams still active or have they been disbanded?

  • @renegadearms
    @renegadearms 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The guy that got sent home and then returned and was killed was from my old brigade.

  • @goruby2
    @goruby2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Mr. Owens , and never ever vote Democrat!

  • @renegadearms
    @renegadearms 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We had some guys get ambushed one night with the same thing they had a belt fed pointed at the door and they cut down the first few that went in.

  • @Glee73
    @Glee73 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love the part where you talked about how a whole bunch of "fictitious" operators killed a lot of bad guys 😂

  • @franciscoguerrero9719
    @franciscoguerrero9719 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone have a link to the podcast he refers to around 46:50? I'm having trouble finding it.

  • @mortaljorgeguy
    @mortaljorgeguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do national guard sf units have SIF/CRF (I guess now Hard Target Defeat) Companies?

    • @kevinowens9636
      @kevinowens9636  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No

    • @mortaljorgeguy
      @mortaljorgeguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for answering. And thank you for your service and great content!

  • @aeromtb2468
    @aeromtb2468 ปีที่แล้ว

    that chinese kid looks young in the pic. savage re-enlisting on target.

  • @michaelmulligan0
    @michaelmulligan0 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love both but Steyr is more practical

  • @TWP13
    @TWP13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    BIAP and Sadr City 07-08, 15 months woohoo.

    • @3-2bravo49
      @3-2bravo49 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh hell, were you one of the units that got extended at the last minute? Same thing happened to us.

  • @MrBojangles2020
    @MrBojangles2020 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smoking one for vinny!!

  • @kuttermcneil1520
    @kuttermcneil1520 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You say that not everyone can be a leader, but that seems to go against what the US military thinks which is why at E7 they sent everyone to that leadership course. Is the US military just confusing competence for leadership? Obviously, everyone wants competent leaders, but just because you're competent doesn't mean you'd make a good leader. So, how do you find leaders? How do you find people capable of leadership or can everyone be a leader with the right training?

    • @vitigaymer1053
      @vitigaymer1053 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He's addressed before that Army Leadership School forces people through and that many people who should not be leading- find themselves in the leadership hot seat as a result!
      Owens has stated that the Irish Army model of allowing people to spend an entire career in a specific role. Without forcing them into an NCO billet is more sensible to US Military.

    • @kuttermcneil1520
      @kuttermcneil1520 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vitigaymer1053 right but it was also his job to go out and train guys up. Just because you want to be in a leadership role doesn't mean that you'd be a good leader or that you're even capable. This is what I'm interested in. How do you identify leadership? Or is the drive to be a leader enough and with the right training anyone can make it work? Or is there not really a way and you just try out different people until you get lucky.?

  • @johnpearce9891
    @johnpearce9891 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Paddy irishman

  • @cmdrcriton
    @cmdrcriton ปีที่แล้ว

    Rip Vinny

  • @SMREILLY13
    @SMREILLY13 ปีที่แล้ว

    KEVIN THE VINNIE STORY WAS KOOL,GOD BLESS THOSE DOGS AND THE HANDLERS MY SELF I OWN BELGIAN MALINOIS AWSUME LOYAL DOGS JUST FUCKING AMAZING WHAT THE CAN LEARN JUST WATCH PEOPLE ,OPEN DOORS ,GREAT WITH KIDS, SILENT HUNTERS ,THEIR WILL TO TEACH THEM SELFS HOW TO ADAPT AND GET AROUND THING AND DO IT FAST

  • @1tactundra140
    @1tactundra140 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why are you and Glover not friends doing content together anymore? Man I miss you guys doing vids together.