Ambassador Ammon Presents German Medal of Honor to U.S. Staff Sergeant Peter Woken 

Hes an american hero goddamnit

@@aidanjoyce3248 He said "A German." meaning he (KtBdOKW) is a German and said it like he was saying "Sincerely, a German"

@@icedog3636 correct, our grammar is a bit different from yours, so we sometimes mess up some formulars

@@aidanjoyce3248 He's both and can be both.

@@aidanjoyce3248 Can you speak German, no? Then don't complain if someone makes a little mistake, it's not their native language. Goddamnit...

@Gunnar Williams that‘s true, no doubt about it.

I'm curious if other countries medals of honor have any perks to them like the US medal of honor does.

Bin selber ein Fallschirmjager geboren in Neuendettelsau in Franken aber bin leider jetzt ein Ami..... 😆 AIRBORNE! RLTW!

@@Moetown14 The medal he actually received is the Combat Action Medal of the Bundeswehr, it is not anywhere near the same type of award as the US MoH.

@@claverhouse1 I just assumed since they called it a medal of honor.

Thank you all very much from Germany

Thank you for your service.

The true meaning of warrior. A Humanist, a soldier and a Brother.

Der gute Kampf,... bitte sagen Sie mir was der gute Kampf sein soll?

I'm glad you made it back home, and thank you for the great sacrifices you've had to make serving your country I'm not German but it is my belief every soldier should be treated with respect and gratitude for the sacrifices they make in the service of their country be it in the battles they fought or the sacrifices to their personal lives and family. Welcome home soldier

@DeAndre DeAndre "then" is the one you use when taking about time (all the way back then we didnt have cars) and "than" is used for making a comparison (dogs are better than cats).

I was stationed in Germany mid 70's and my father was part of the berlin airlift. Germans have liked us for a long time. Also not all Germans liked g Hitler. You had no choice.

@DeAndre DeAndre Hitler hated Berlin. One reason was they did not vote for him in the sham election.

Most of them did like Hitler, and you did have a choice

@DeAndre DeAndre you should read "The German War" by Nicholas Stargardt. BTW, "then" answers "when." "Than" is a comparative conjunction. "Do this, then that." "This is better than that."

And now we have Trump.

@@captain2ahab doesn't matter. Who cares about trump. The military s of America and Germany will always be good friends and a corrupt politician can't change that respect and friendship and partnership our 2 great Army,s share.

Beste Grüße aus Deutschland, so muss dass sein!!! Best greats from germany thats how it must be. Grüße aus der Bundeswehr. Greats from the bundeswehr

@@seanmager1168 you're talking about Obama and Biden right?

Best regards to our beautiful German brothers and sisters 🇺🇸 ♥️ 🇩🇪

I got to train with German soldiers while stationed in Germany...they are some solid guys, aren't they? Shout out to anyone who served with Artillerie-Regiment 12 from 1987-1989...

@@tonyjones1560 yeah man, the German troops were fun guys to hang with and they sure could drink some Bier. My first time stationed in Germany I was there under USAREUR, with the 39th Trans at Ktown in 1991. I went back many other times to different places in Germany with different units after I changed MOS, but I remember my first time with most fondness because it was a whole new adventure of discovery for me. I fell in love with Germany, the culture, the people, the language... I wish I could have a secondary citizenship to that country because it feels like home every time I've visited. Maybe I should have married a German girl lol. I was going to visit Germany last year as a civilian for the first time, but had to cancel all plans with this Covid mess. Can't wait to go back, even though I'm sure things have changed a lot. I think I was there during some of the best years one could have spent time in Germany. Wish I had a time machine.

@@jamal69jackson77 were you a 68W

@@jamal69jackson77 I'd actually re-upped to go back and was waiting for my orders when Saddam invaded Kuwait and wound up getting deployed to Saudi Arabia instead, and by the time all that was over I knew it was time to move on from the military. I'm certain, even now, that if I'd made it back to Germany I'd have stayed indefinitely...might be there now. But yeah, hanging out with German soldiers was...too much fun. They invited us to qualify with their rifle, the HK-91 if memory serves. Afterwards, the beer kegs got rolled out...and all I remember is waking up back in my room dressed in German army fatigues that, evidently, I traded my BDUs to get, LOL I'm planning to go back...but I'm taking the wife so I don't get into boss-level debauchery. I'm sure things are different over there now but I'm sure Germany still rocks!

@@randallgaspard810 no, I was actually a brand new 71L at the time. I had just reclassified from 91A, which I think is the old school equivalent of a 68W, which I think is a Combat Medic. I was just a desk jockey when I was stationed in Germany my first time.

erroes do not want to risk to change single word in, which they do consider, perfect lies.

Yes. But also of the people who did a lot of evil by "just following orders"

totally agree . but it would never happen.

Amazing how shit our news media is.

Yeah but then they would show straight white males receiving an award. We can't have that now, can we?

@@bottling.hobo. interesting comment but it's honestly

​@@bottling.hobo.you mean besides all the times they show it anyway?

I will visit Germany one day. I will see my brothers Adrian and Tim again.

Same holds for all the Iraqis and people in Afghanistan and Vietnam you killed.

@@peterwoken8763 thank you, Mr Woken, if that is you, for your deeds. From Germany. May you and yours prosper!

German kind to american occupiers? Yeah. Some poor and abused knew that they can survive if they kiss occupiers ass.

@@AdirondackHomestead Don't you realize yourself how stupid and narrow-minded your comment is?

Thanks mate. I am just a regular guy from Hamburg and really appreciate and enjoyed your comment. 🇩🇪🇺🇸

@@ae112 No clue, sorry

Our medal of honor in America has never been bestowed on a foreign national in until 2010 that was the same for you Germans. I may not be able to understand the full scope but I just imagine what it would be like if a German received the American medal of honor. For us it is the highest award we could possibly give and most people who earn it do so with their lives I would imagine it’s pretty similar to the German Medal of Honor. it’s very moving and prideful and I truly think it encompasses the spirit of being American we do not run we do not hide“ simply put if you’re fighting with us It is the same to us as if you were an American yourself

@@kumstayne4884the army website says it’s on par with the silver star

Ich lach mich schlapp....

Genau ! Ich bin ein Amerikaner, aber, ich liebe Deutschland!

I was stationed in Baumholder 85-87. Engineer.

@@AdirondackHomestead what?

Well this was 8 years ago and I hope life has brought you and yours many great things much love From Ferguson Missouri USA... That's not a joke I really have to live here

For freedom? Most often used propaganda word.

Just jump over the political fence and most of the world could be friends.

yes you have us always near by our neck! of course, sir! we are close friends!

Yes, Europe and America are friends. We all love freedom and democracy and we will defend ourselves against the dictatorships and religious lunatics from wherever they may come from.

@@uschurch now something should happen............you hear...............nothing! just empty words! semper!

Be safe out there. Train as hard as you absolutely can and as safely as you can. Remember a strong mind is the only thing controlling a powerful body.

camilio08 Go Dutch Army!.. Among the Best!...

@@onkelwonkel229 you're Aloud to be! not complicated if you holdand hide all the money from that worldwide kabale! and theirefor no one talks about toothgold! 🖕

@@t.r.l.4377 it’s in the past, let it be.

Ausgezeichnet,!

81 in the meantime. I‘m swiss, I don,t know how to dislike this but I do know that Germany will never forget you, sergeant.

Some people just do not understand.

War bad anon good!!!111

Under Trump, in my opinion, an unpardonable insult to Germany was pronounced, because to accuse a German Chancellor of compliant cooperation with Russia is to express suspicion of high treason.

@@christianschweis8335 what does that have to do with an award from well before Trump?

That's sad and true. It's sad because our contries have so much in common and true because your government is paranoid and our government is naive.

liars do make incredible lies.

Eine Einheit unter allen Nationen damit es nie wieder Krieg gibt!!!

Parapsychologists lived on PHV and graduated from Heidelberg High School in the late 80's.

Adrian speaks many languages. He is a highly intelligent Officer. Love you brother.

Daddy Britain 🇬🇧

Germany Was Never Enemies With The USA . The Real Tension With The German People v. President Ronald Reagan Was When He Saturated The Urban German Landscape With Midrange Atomic Missiles . Placing Them Next To Schools .

@@youfuckmywife6719 Uhh, dude? We were very much enemies from 1917-1918 and again 1941-1945.

@@ihavenoname3014 As of today , nobody really knows why we went to war in 1917 . The biggest reason was political and Germany was never our enemy at that time . They weren’t even called “Germans” back then . They were commonly referred to as “The Hun” . All of Europe at that time was in conflict with each other’s neighbors . 1/2 of Europe’s Monarchy were the offspring of Queen Victoria . Europe was Class Structural, War was a common measure of failed diplomacy. Great Britain and The Germans were in a deadlock in the worlds biggest mud hole called France. More soldiers were dying of cholera, and infection than enemy bullets . The British were finished . They used and called up every reserve , commonwealth, territory to fight for them . So they called the U.S. to break the stalemate . But under no circumstances were we ever Enemies. Do you have HBO ? Watch the ending of Band Of Brothers . When the German Officers surrendered, they allowed them to retain their personal weapons . They were trusted . We had no quarrel with them . Too many German Officers were educated in America. The Empire Of Japan was our sworn enemy . Tito Mussolini spoke out against the US , however he spoke for himself after his entire army laid down their weapons. We fought Germans in WWII to free Europe. We had no quarrel with the German Empire or the people . Only their elected leader and his party . Sound familiar? In the mid 1980’s , I was stationed in Germany . I was a regular at a pub and made friends. The Pub Owner’s Father Visited on Saturday’s . We always talked . He always reminded me of how wonderfully he was treated as a POW during WWII . He was shipped to Texas where he was given a job on a farm . He was paid $5 a week, Fed 3 times a day, he loved it ! The 1930’s were lean times for Germany , he was paid more as a POW than as a Soldier . I spent my last 3 years in the Army with the 82nd Airborne Division . I was 89 Days And a Wake-Up On December 18 when we were flown to our ASP in Homestead AFB In Florida in the middle of the night . We dumped our gear and took a MAX Ammo Load for a Low Altitude Jump. We were getting ready to invade a strategic enemy . Panama . We trained , armed, equipped, and fed their military . 6 hours later , I’m shooting them up outside the Commandancia HQ. I never had so much fun in my life ! A week later , All was well . Manuel Noriega surrendered , we killed 1/3 of his PDF and his “Dignity Battalions “ , loyal supporters - A Familiar Theme . Panama is now a Banking Hub Of South/Central America . But we were never enemies with Panama . I have a CIB , Combat Jump Wings , Bronze Star From those 4 days of no sleep . I stayed in until May of 1990 for medical reasons . I took a while for my Purple Heart To Get Approved .

@@ihavenoname3014 The german population was never an enemy to the people of the U.S. !!! It cannot be, because more as 20 % the U.S. forfathers are from swiss,austria,germany ......It was always Diktator ships ......🇩🇪

It began in 1945 when German Wehrmacht and US Soldiers fought against the SS in the Battle of Castle Itter.

Sorry for my Bad englisch, i am a german . I have seen this Video the 1. Time and have read your Comments. the " Karfreitags Gefecht" battle was a few jears after my service Time in the military . I have heard from this heros . Last week we see a german military schooling/report video from a soldier for officers about this battle , he tell them how greatfull the have act. They have saved lifes and will never forget .

Its actually called Combat Action Medal of the Bundeswehr in english. Little mistake there. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combat_Action_Medal_of_the_Bundeswehr

Unfortunately, we are not told where and during which mission this rescue took place, but the US soldier always behaved in a comradely manner and fulfilled his duty. However, the war in Ukraine with German participation is by no means acceptable and it is a disgrace that those in power in Germany are supporting this war in the interests of the USA. Dignity and honor, for whom should that apply? Certainly not for the soldiers who are putting their lives on the line, they don't even realize it!

It was my pleasure.

Our messes? Do you not know who attacked us on September 11, 2001? If our brave fighting men and woman from all branches of the Military, weren't killing terrorists (Taliban) in Afghanistan, those terrorists would be here killing American Civilians. Next time you see a military man or woman, you thank them and move on!

This realization is what I want to see more of.. thank you for posting Don.

allies? Turns out US is listening (spying on)to most German high ranking officials back then and probably now as well. www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-usa-spying-idUSKCN0PI2AD20150709

Wofür ?? Um die allergößten lügner und Kriegsverbrecher noch mehr in die höhe zu heben ? Was stimmt nicht mit solchen Subjekten wie dir ??

one cannot spread all of the lies all over. It could backfire.

@@raveinus War criminals? What?

Then I thank you for your Service, because my little skinny Kid Ass was save and could grow up in the Time of the Cold War because of People like you!!

Die amerikanischen Truppen sind hier in der BRD mit 300.000 Soldaten stationiert, ebenso sind hier die US-Atomwaffen einsatzbereit. Warum geschieht das nicht in den Staaten, von Alaska aus könnten die USA ihr Land doch viel besser durch Abschreckung mit Atomraketen schützen? Von Berlin und Ramstein steuern sie ihre geostrategischen Angriffe in den Nahen Osten und eine wirklich, souveräne deutsche Armee gibt es nicht, da muss man schon realistisch bleiben. Bestenfalls existiert eine Vasallen-Truppe die noch nicht einmal in der Lage ist das eigene Land zu verteidigen. Freundschaft hin, Freundschaft her, aber solange uns die Amerikaner die Marschrichtung vorgeben, und an dieser Stelle sei einmal Nordstream erwähnt , ist die sog. Freundschaft nichts anderes als Augenwischerei.

I 100% agree, there is no politics in a brave hero receiving the Medal of Honor from another nation!!! That day is all about SSgt Woken as it should be!!!!

Bringing politics or religion. You did not point out the later for some reason.

Even when enemies the Germans wanted to surrender to U.S. soldiers rather than Russian soldiers.

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We still have it.

Thats the replacement of the Iron Cross: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundeswehr_Cross_of_Honour_for_Valour

Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr, I originally thought that’s what he was receiving, but I think it’s used more as a purple heart equivalent

Screw the Iron Cross, bring back the Pour le Merite! It looks way better.

If it would still exist. It Was decided to be not awarded again as it's Reputation is spoiled by who issued it and for what in the past. Until today, no one found a way to restore it's honor, so it still can not be issued again. This way, the "Ehrenmedallie der Bundeswehr" translate as medal of honor, is not only the second best thing possible, but in fact the best thing possible to award.

Well there are still crosses in fact ... the one he got is called "Ehrenmedaille der Bundeswehr" ... German medals of Honour are ranked in 7 categorys. Wolken got the lowest rank medal, all higher ranked Medals of Honour are Crosses instead of Medals. The highest German Medal of honour is called "Cross of Honour for Valour" or "Ehrenkreuz der Bundeswehr für Tapferkeit" in German wich was only awarded 4 times to this day.

@Marshmallow Man Weird? Perhaps you’ve never examined the SOFA between Germany, NATO, and the USA. I’ve been stationed there for years and always been impressed by the warmth and welcome they extend to Americans! Who could blame them for not wanting 17 year old males away from their homes for the first time? You have to be able to differentiate between German economic aims and German leadership in Industry, Sciences, and the Arts. We now have a tiny presence in Germany since the Cold War, and at some point that will be no presence. Economics is a practical reason for an American and NATO presence, Germany spending what, 2% of GDP? The Americans spend what, 5%? And no, most Germans do not hate the USA-they have partnered in anti-piracy, training in Afghanistan, and numerous other joint missions. There are real differences, but the core relationship is the same since the Cold War. The anti-Europeans sentiment in this country is really, really shocking-amongst a subset of a certain Party. No surprise there, that’s existed since the First World War. And the money spent supporting Allies is part of a successful strategy since WW2 to not look for Allies in the midst of a conflict-but build them beforehand. Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, and Rumania and Ukraine would currently welcome a greater NATO presence. Something to think about.

Yeah! Right! Like rest of occupied world that is supporting u.