Episode # 9 - The gloves come off in Iraq 

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

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.

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

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!

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

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!!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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. 🇺🇸🤘

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

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

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

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

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

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!!

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

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

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.

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

The way you explain all this is great. Really get a feel for what’s going on.

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

Incredible videos, please keep them coming.

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

Vinny....Respect!!

Amazing!

Thank you for telling your stories. 🇺🇸

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.

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

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 🤣

Great yarn, cheers for sharing 😎😎👍

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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.

wow these episodes are awesome man. Thanks Kevin

Great stories. Don’t stop bringing them

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 🤙🇺🇸

These are great, Kevin. Keep ‘em coming!

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

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

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

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

Phenomenal podcast, phenomenal

Awesome one Kevin, thank you !

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

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

Cracking podcast Kevin 👌☘️🇮🇪

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

Enjoying the hell out of these videos.

Love this series ! Keep it up !

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.

Shinseki was also behind the ACU, if memory serves.

Made my morning!

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

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!

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 👍

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.

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

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

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.

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

really enjoyable great storyteller

So good!

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

❤

Love the story

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.

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

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 .

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

Great video

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

Thanks Kevin! Dog guy here too.

Can anyone link the dogs of war episode Kevin mentions ?

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

Love both but Steyr is more practical

Great point Kevin, about who determines hostile intent.

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

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

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

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

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?

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.

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

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

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

Time stamp for later 13:30

Smoking one for vinny!!

Paddy irishman

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?

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

Rip Vinny

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