I was there with Kelly when he was my Company Gunny for 1/3. I remember that ambush and the few other times he was hit. He is an outstanding Marine and Gunny and always had our best interest in mind. The good ol days! I’d go back tomorrow
As an Army paratrooper combat veteran (101st. Airborne Division 'Screaming Eagles' Vietnam/Cambodia) I want to say you Marines made me DAMN PROUD! Fallujah was your Iwo, your Hue and just as the Frozen Chosen in Korea (My uncle Mike was with them) you came through with flying colors. I'm sorry you guys had to go in a second time and lose people because a spineless, gutless, American politician was afraid of civilian casualties. I can relate since President Johnson betrayed us too as Dean Rusk stated during an interview that Johnson would pick the target, send it to the Swedish Embassy in Washington who would notify the NV two days before strikes went in. Why, to avoid "civilian casualties" yet allowed the MURDER of Americans. So God bless you all and God bless America.
I agree with you. President Johnson was worthless, when it came the Vietnam War. BTW my dad was in the 4th Infantry Division which ended up in Germany. I had to be different, Dad wanted me to go Army. I was rebellious at 18 yr old, so I joined the Marine Corps. Thank you for your service, 101st....Ft Campbell, been there before. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt...OUT
@@sdot40k It is what it is; I would not know now the things I know. it is just something that happened. I am in a better position today because of going.
No disrespect but I wouldn’t compare Fallujah to Iwo Jima or Okinawa. 100 Marines died and 500 were wounded with 2,000 Insurgents killed. In Iwo Jima 7,000 Marines were killed and 20,000 wounded along with 21,000 Japanese killed, only 216 Japanese soldiers survived. In Okinawa 12,520 US soldiers died (including a 3 star general) and 49,000 were wounded (that’s more than all the casualties suffered in Iraqi and Afghanistan put together... That happened in one battle that was 83 days long compared to 20 years of fighting terrorist) 110,000 Japanese were killed and 7,000 wounded. 150,000 Okinawan’s were killed. Fallujah was nothing compared to these battles, it would’ve been considered a little firefight and the Marines from WW2 would’ve taken the whole place in a day or two because they didn’t have all the politics.
Random fact that some may not know. Iwo was the first battle where there where more Marine Casualties than Japanese casualties on the first day. That damn beach seemed worse than hell
Ohana ilo I had an old man who did 4 tours as a Ranger in Vietnam tell me “thankfully these new guys haven’t got to experience heavy combat, what they lose in a year, we were losing in 2-3 days”
The problem with counties like Iraq is, the everyday people welcome Terrorist militias with open arms. I mean I'm proud of all our US troop, but it's hard tohelp a country that loves the insurgents more than they love our troops.. Eventually a movie will be made of this..
I have this issue with illegal Mexicans who come here and not stay in their own country and fight for it they come here and allow themselves to be a burden to us free this free that because of liberal politics like we own them a living and a good life i know it may sound racist but i didnt serve my coultry so they could get a free ride it was for the legal citizens of this country
Sorry general... they arent even near the scale of Iwo Jima or Guadalcanal... You are comparing a battle where 100 men died to a battle where thousands died and air craft carriers engaged fleets
I agree. These Marines went through. But lets hope and pray there are no more Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, Peleliu or Okinawa. Now a war with China, will be nuclear and millions of casualties.
@@usmc-veteran73-77 everyone goes through their own personal battle I want to make clear I in no way am belittling the soldiers who were at Fallujah, and for those 4 contractors Fallujah made Okinawa look like Disney world I guess it's all perspective, I just dont appreciate a general talking about something he took place in being on par with some of the greatest American military achievements in history... It's very cocky for a lack of a better explanation
@@BOB-wx3fq that's what I like about TH-cam, everyone is entitled to their opinion. All due respect to you Sir, these men are 'MARINES" not Army Soldiers. The War on Terrorism may not be WW-2. BUT when you lose a family member to combat, it hurts just like kids being killed in WW-2, DEATH is DEATH. May I ask what branch of the service did you serve in? Thank You....stay safe during this crazy COVID19 virus.
@@usmc-veteran73-77 my point wasnt specific to marines or soldiers in general, just to people.. like I said that 1 day I Fallujah for those 4 contractors was their Auschwitz, that was there dday jump over 5foot deep marsh or directly into a flak cannon You're very right, just because a battle is small takes nothing away from the individuals there Again I just dont like the idea of a General comparing himself to the greatest generation I doubt general Anthony McAuliffe said to the press, hey me and my men in the buldge was the same as George Washington at valley forge Does that make sense? I was an airmen enlisted in 2011
@@usmc-veteran73-77 can I ask you man to man.. are you just being polite or do you really believe in the covid19 hype.. I'm just trying to gauge a seemingly normal man who can articulate his opinions on this craziness
No this is not the Battle of Fallujah this is the battle for oil please get it right. In the history books there will be no section on the military-industrial complex that has been the real purpose for these wars. The real reason young men and women died overseas was not for liberating a country or bringing freedom to a nation. But for greed and war that is all...
They went in to take out Saddam, then they had to stay as a stabilizing force because when they took out Saddam, they also took down the entire government including the army and police. The people started looting everywhere, destroying the local economies, then insurgents moved in.
@Dominus Providebit All gave some. Some gave all. I'm only talking about the men and women down range, not the politics. I'll leave that to the ones who didn't serve.
My beloved city .. they did not control the city until they use chemical with the attack in golan area my uncle was there Defending our city from the US army .. you guys should feel share after what you do in fallujah city .....
See, another one not knowing anything before you ask the question. I was there with him. He was my Gunny at the time. The city had been evacuated months before we went in. Houses were empty. City was a ghost town except for foreign fighters hiding out in them. The few families that remained had white flags all over their homes and we called them out, searched and then gave them food and water
M C There are countless reports from civilians in the city saying that they had no where to go because they were poor and many had children who could not physically move. In short many us soldiers who fought there raped and murdered civilians which just lead to making people join the “insurgency” to get revenge on the ones who killed there families
How do you feel good about invading a sovereign state that never attacked you? My cousin went to Iraq he was a tank gunner . Came back an empty soul. His body was fine his personality was gone. Banksters made of like bandits though. That's all that matters to them.
You know how everybody wondered what WW III would be like?...we are in it right now... A Domestic Insurrection led by the Deep State/Democrat Party....BUCK FIDEN 2020
I was there with Kelly when he was my Company Gunny for 1/3. I remember that ambush and the few other times he was hit. He is an outstanding Marine and Gunny and always had our best interest in mind. The good ol days! I’d go back tomorrow
Thank you for your service
Talking out your ass
@@ryansanchez5673 You don't know that, stop feeding into the negativity that poisons your soul.
1/3 would go
Ryan Sanchez Shut up pussy
Damn it’s been 15 years now. Thank you all.
pilotsebastian FR
I remember doing the intel support this, good God I feel old now
I was wounded in Fallujah in 2006 on December 28. Semper Fi brothers
thank you for your service
Semper Fi Sir . -doc
Thank you so much for all you’ve done
How are you doing now? Former corpsman asking.
@Hercules little brother your mom said to get off the internet. She'll be home soon when I'm done with her.
House by house.....the most dangerous, booby trapped warfare ever.
Are you from Guerrero?
@@rknine7998 Some family is...Zihuatanejo.
@@frankiefernandez5252 How long have you been in the US?
@Death to Israel Yep, Americas the best. That's why we sneaked in.
@@frankiefernandez5252 Quanto mas anous akee?
General Nicholson was my CG in Okinawa for three years. Much respect !!!! Semper Fi Marines
My uncle, now Gunnery Sergeant, then lance corporal with 2/1, fought in that battle. He told me he and a buddy of his lit some Chechen insurgents up.
Well Done !
Your uncle is a boss, thank him for his service.
MR BUBZ he is, I followed his path and now I’m in a US Marine.
@Beef burger Fallujah was in Iraq lmao
Much RESPECT!!! Thank you MARINES!!!!
As an Army paratrooper combat veteran (101st. Airborne Division 'Screaming Eagles' Vietnam/Cambodia) I want to say you Marines made me DAMN PROUD! Fallujah was your Iwo, your Hue and just as the Frozen Chosen in Korea (My uncle Mike was with them) you came through with flying colors. I'm sorry you guys had to go in a second time and lose people because a spineless, gutless, American politician was afraid of civilian casualties. I can relate since President Johnson betrayed us too as Dean Rusk stated during an interview that Johnson would pick the target, send it to the Swedish Embassy in Washington who would notify the NV two days before strikes went in. Why, to avoid "civilian casualties" yet allowed the MURDER of Americans. So God bless you all and God bless America.
I agree with you. President Johnson was worthless, when it came the Vietnam War. BTW my dad was in the 4th Infantry Division which ended up in Germany. I had to be different, Dad wanted me to go Army. I was rebellious at 18 yr old, so I joined the Marine Corps. Thank you for your service, 101st....Ft Campbell, been there before. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt...OUT
Thank You Marines. Job well done, Chesty would be proud. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt...OUT
No better friend No worse enemy. Semper Fi Marines, I just wish I could've been there spilling blood with the Marines.
I do not miss fighting in Iraq. All I remember how hot and dusty Iraq was.
Do you regret going
@@sdot40k It is what it is; I would not know now the things I know. it is just something that happened. I am in a better position today because of going.
This was my Gunny during phantom fury!!! I love this man!
I was there on alramadi camp TQ a few miles from there, Marines took over but end of the day we had the army defending the brothers in arms.
I got to Fallujah in early 2005, not too long after the main push. That place was absolutely laid to waste
My Chief was in Fallujah and was talking about it the other day. The look on his face said it all. 1000 yard stare.
i dont know how they havent made more documentaries about the 2 battles in fallujah. incredible stories
Thank you boys
I dont miss that place
Thats my master guns from the 15th meu
This was the biggest battle of the 21st century for almost 12 years until the siege of Mosul and raqqah starting in 2016.
That is something they'll never forget anymore than any other combat trooper.
No disrespect but I wouldn’t compare Fallujah to Iwo Jima or Okinawa. 100 Marines died and 500 were wounded with 2,000 Insurgents killed. In Iwo Jima 7,000 Marines were killed and 20,000 wounded along with 21,000 Japanese killed, only 216 Japanese soldiers survived. In Okinawa 12,520 US soldiers died (including a 3 star general) and 49,000 were wounded (that’s more than all the casualties suffered in Iraqi and Afghanistan put together... That happened in one battle that was 83 days long compared to 20 years of fighting terrorist) 110,000 Japanese were killed and 7,000 wounded. 150,000 Okinawan’s were killed. Fallujah was nothing compared to these battles, it would’ve been considered a little firefight and the Marines from WW2 would’ve taken the whole place in a day or two because they didn’t have all the politics.
I agree with you.
I have to also agree with your analysis, good observation.
Random fact that some may not know. Iwo was the first battle where there where more Marine Casualties than Japanese casualties on the first day. That damn beach seemed worse than hell
Coke Hayes exactly, Sands of Iwo Jima and The Pacific shed light on what it was like
Ohana ilo I had an old man who did 4 tours as a Ranger in Vietnam tell me “thankfully these new guys haven’t got to experience heavy combat, what they lose in a year, we were losing in 2-3 days”
Reminds me of Hue in 68. SEMPER FI.
Was at that reunion was a very nice service a lot of old faces present
The problem with counties like Iraq is, the everyday people welcome Terrorist militias with open arms. I mean I'm proud of all our US troop, but it's hard tohelp a country that loves the insurgents more than they love our troops..
Eventually a movie will be made of this..
Yeah, like the populous has a choice whether armed men take over their cities...
I have this issue with illegal Mexicans who come here and not stay in their own country and fight for it they come here and allow themselves to be a burden to us free this free that because of liberal politics like we own them a living and a good life i know it may sound racist but i didnt serve my coultry so they could get a free ride it was for the legal citizens of this country
SEMPER FI‼️🍻
RIP Scott Hevelston
My brother was one of the Marines that took Fallujah. He passed away last month due to the coronavirus. I still have his dog tags. 😔
Wow it’s been that long? I was there 2004 with 1st Cav
Easy to say it was a great victory when you have your life, all your limbs and a set salary that no one can take away from you!
All those soldiers dead, and then they leave? What a waste. Politics right?
They're Marines
That’s the job, government tells you what to do even if you disagree sadly.
STFU
They are Marines, not Soldiers. Don’t get it twisted foo
Shit Vietnam was worse!!!
those bastards found out we are the masters of their demise cpl Andrew ayemin 1battlion 2nd marines 3rd platoon
Semper Fidelis!!!!!
Sorry general... they arent even near the scale of Iwo Jima or Guadalcanal...
You are comparing a battle where 100 men died to a battle where thousands died and air craft carriers engaged fleets
I agree. These Marines went through. But lets hope and pray there are no more Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, Peleliu or Okinawa. Now a war with China, will be nuclear and millions of casualties.
@@usmc-veteran73-77 everyone goes through their own personal battle
I want to make clear I in no way am belittling the soldiers who were at Fallujah, and for those 4 contractors Fallujah made Okinawa look like Disney world
I guess it's all perspective, I just dont appreciate a general talking about something he took place in being on par with some of the greatest American military achievements in history...
It's very cocky for a lack of a better explanation
@@BOB-wx3fq that's what I like about TH-cam, everyone is entitled to their opinion.
All due respect to you Sir, these men are 'MARINES" not Army Soldiers.
The War on Terrorism may not be WW-2. BUT when you lose a family member to combat, it hurts just like kids being killed in WW-2, DEATH is DEATH.
May I ask what branch of the service did you serve in?
Thank You....stay safe during this crazy COVID19 virus.
@@usmc-veteran73-77 my point wasnt specific to marines or soldiers in general, just to people.. like I said that 1 day I Fallujah for those 4 contractors was their Auschwitz, that was there dday jump over 5foot deep marsh or directly into a flak cannon
You're very right, just because a battle is small takes nothing away from the individuals there
Again I just dont like the idea of a General comparing himself to the greatest generation
I doubt general Anthony McAuliffe said to the press, hey me and my men in the buldge was the same as George Washington at valley forge
Does that make sense?
I was an airmen enlisted in 2011
@@usmc-veteran73-77 can I ask you man to man.. are you just being polite or do you really believe in the covid19 hype.. I'm just trying to gauge a seemingly normal man who can articulate his opinions on this craziness
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You mean the "Occupation of Fallujah" not FOR Fallujah, not FOR the people of Fallujah.
The same as it was i Hue City in Vietnam, house to house. Semper Fi
We killed 2000 and lost 100 that's sad but really good at the same time
No this is not the Battle of Fallujah this is the battle for oil please get it right. In the history books there will be no section on the military-industrial complex that has been the real purpose for these wars. The real reason young men and women died overseas was not for liberating a country or bringing freedom to a nation. But for greed and war that is all...
what is this piece called? 3:21
Honor the fight
Can any one remind me what were they doing in Iraq in the first place...
Poor guys were fighting a war for elite people against other poor guys
That’s what Chris Kyle said in his book. That they got sent by elected officials. Not that they wanted war.
They were fighting for the man to the left and right of them. Semper Fi! 0341
They went in to take out Saddam, then they had to stay as a stabilizing force because when they took out Saddam, they also took down the entire government including the army and police. The people started looting everywhere, destroying the local economies, then insurgents moved in.
@Dominus Providebit I'll bet you can't even run a mile but you're criticising these guys
@Dominus Providebit All gave some. Some gave all. I'm only talking about the men and women down range, not the politics. I'll leave that to the ones who didn't serve.
0:19 >BOOM
A circle and a star for WW2
If the marines go in do the fighting!!
What does the army do?
I’m prior army and I was there fighting along side them in the battle of Fallujah.
Joint Task Force, Combined Arms TF
Operation making Iran safe, thank you for your service, Marines. Mullahs in Iran are grateful. Thanks alot.
I think there was a movie of this
Do u know what it's called?
@@martinryan4488 I really don't remember 😕 I saw it on netflix tho.
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
I didn’t search this,
And neither did you.
They destroyed Iraq and then they came back home.
My beloved city .. they did not control the city until they use chemical with the attack in golan area my uncle was there Defending our city from the US army .. you guys should feel share after what you do in fallujah city .....
LOL... you mad bro? 'they did not control the city' bro, Marines control every fucking place they go... God plays his games.. we play ours...
Sgt griggs irl
I mean were these people not suppose to defend their home?!
Insurgents= Foreign Fighters
They were wiped out
See, another one not knowing anything before you ask the question. I was there with him. He was my Gunny at the time. The city had been evacuated months before we went in. Houses were empty. City was a ghost town except for foreign fighters hiding out in them. The few families that remained had white flags all over their homes and we called them out, searched and then gave them food and water
War is hell for all sides, no one wins.
M C , thank you for your service!
M C There are countless reports from civilians in the city saying that they had no where to go because they were poor and many had children who could not physically move. In short many us soldiers who fought there raped and murdered civilians which just lead to making people join the “insurgency” to get revenge on the ones who killed there families
How do you feel good about invading a sovereign state that never attacked you?
My cousin went to Iraq he was a tank gunner . Came back an empty soul. His body was fine his personality was gone.
Banksters made of like bandits though. That's all that matters to them.
The oil is worth the horrors tho
Lmao isis in a Toyota from the 90’s with a PKm on the back of it 😂
Why does everyone forget the army guys that basically bailed out the Marines?
Probably because it never happened 🤷🏻♂️
This shot pointless
You know how everybody wondered what WW III would be like?...we are in it right now... A Domestic Insurrection led by the Deep State/Democrat Party....BUCK FIDEN 2020
Biden for win!
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English you scribbling ass bitch!
brickit26 yer say that in a video about his country smart ass
brickit26 He over there typing out noodles bruh
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