SCOUT SNIPER: The most FEARED Marines on the Battlefield | Silver Star Recipient Ethan Nagel

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Inspired by military films and literature growing up Ethan Nagel knew he wanted to be a part of the military brotherhood and serve among the best warriors on the planet. This drive and determination led Nagel into the United States Marine Corps Infantry.
After completing his first deployment to Barwana, Iraq in 2006, Nagel was eager to get back into combat and take the fight more directly to the enemy. He qualified and completed training to become one of the deadliest warriors on the battlefield - a Marine Corps Scout Sniper.
On July 29, 2009, deep in Afghanistan and working alongside 10th Special Forces Group, Nagel and the small force he was with stumbled upon a meeting of high-level Taliban insurgents. During the ensuing firefight Nagle displayed extraordinary courage under fire and would subsequently be awarded the Silver Star for his actions.
Interview recorded on November 4, 2023
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Video Credits:
Interviewer - Luke Ryan
Director of Photography - Umit Gulsen
Editor - Daniel Taksas

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@KSCummins6.7L 4 месяца назад

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

@christopherhawes9173 17 дней назад

And you have mine! Thank you for your service

@rampart6925 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

There is no doubt

@mky45lg 6 месяцев назад

You do. Sleep well.

@DKarGarage 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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

@salahad-din4114 6 месяцев назад

Absolute nonsense

@xipingpooh5783 6 месяцев назад

The greatest fraternity on earth. Semper Fidelis🇺🇸

@OUsoonerMarine 4 месяца назад

YEMX Semper Fi 91-08

@georgecoull1883 5 месяцев назад

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 🇺🇸

@emojiking8580 5 месяцев назад

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 3 месяца назад

Congratulations! Thank you for your service

@user-kf8wb2cq4f 6 месяцев назад

Not just talking tough. They LIVED it. 💯

@americanveteranscenter 6 месяцев назад

Facts.

@jericho1-4 4 месяца назад

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 4 месяца назад

@@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 4 месяца назад

@@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 Месяц назад

Shut up

@anthonybush607 3 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

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

@anthonybush607 2 месяца назад

@@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 2 месяца назад

Exactly 💯

@mangravy2000 Месяц назад

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

@anthonybush607 Месяц назад

@@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.

@jimsharp5044 5 месяцев назад

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

@tryptaman4315 6 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

I’ll second this

@georgecoull1883 5 месяцев назад

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 3 месяца назад

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

@carlbruhn1772 5 месяцев назад

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

@dejavu666wampas9 2 месяца назад

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.

@gabrielalvarado1504 6 месяцев назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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

@noriovaldos2837 3 месяца назад

What’s he’s podcast

@vexx12343 6 месяцев назад

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

@mavrikmavrik3032 5 месяцев назад

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

@theccwdad 6 месяцев назад

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❤

@philipschifano5876 6 месяцев назад

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

@possumpopper89 6 месяцев назад

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

@tryptaman4315 6 месяцев назад

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

@atomicwedgie8176 4 месяца назад

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

@johnnichols2710 4 месяца назад

And rightly so

@swingeasy987 3 месяца назад

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 2 месяца назад

@@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 2 месяца назад

@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

@georgepobi3531 6 месяцев назад

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

@anlerden4851 6 месяцев назад

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.🥰😍🤗❤🤍💙💯💪🙏👍

@johnbackman4475 6 месяцев назад

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.

@xvsj5833 6 месяцев назад

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

@hottomek7423 6 месяцев назад

Thank you brother.

@bubba639 2 месяца назад

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

@killervito 5 месяцев назад

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

@casualgerm 6 месяцев назад

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 5 месяцев назад

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

@AlanMydland-fq2vs 5 месяцев назад

thank you

@sheilagadde5975 4 месяца назад

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

@hottomek7423 6 месяцев назад

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

@twiz1084 6 месяцев назад

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

@johnnyc0811 6 месяцев назад

Politics

@dancly1913 5 месяцев назад

WWW.WHITEHOUSE.GOV/PETITIONS.

@caseym.516 5 месяцев назад

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.

@zackadamec9332 4 месяца назад

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

@seandawson5899 6 месяцев назад

This man was an amazing storyteller

@johnbackman4475 6 месяцев назад

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

@Jarhead1968 6 месяцев назад

Semper Fi brother

@pattysoucie24 6 месяцев назад

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

@BleauAngel 5 месяцев назад

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.

@evanlosh7120 6 месяцев назад

Wow awesome story, thank you for your service

@americanveteranscenter 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@joshm7225 6 месяцев назад

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

@fredhaferkamp7224 6 месяцев назад

Genuine badass

@MrNcgy 29 дней назад

Wow, thank you for all your amazing service!

@MrSpectre4 Месяц назад

I was there late ‘06 to late ‘07. FOB Justice. You brought back memories I thought I’d forgotten about. Thanks for doing the job.

@thomasfx3190 5 месяцев назад

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.

@collinphilhower2918 6 месяцев назад

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

@dawor1761 6 месяцев назад

Semper Fidelis, Brother. Outstanding service and sacrifice.

@davidkiser6083 12 часов назад

I enjoyed this Marine's stories very much. Brought back memories of my own experiences as a 5th marine ScoutSniper in Vietnam 1968/69. I graduated from ScoutSniper school in 1968. When I went to Vietnam I was an O311 grunt rifleman Hotel-co 2/5 for 6 months, then after being wounded twice, I was transfer to 5th Marine HQ-co ScoutSniper Platoon where I became friend and spotter for the great Chuck Mawhinney who was the best Sniper I ever served with. Sadly I just found out Chuck passed away in Feb 12 2024.

@brantonhill9614 Месяц назад

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.

@brucereynolds2934 6 месяцев назад

Wow. Much respect to this warrior.

@steveeuphrates-river7342 2 месяца назад

You can tell he's a really smart guy

@justme-ud2vk 3 месяца назад

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

@user-yh1wo3wz5k 4 месяца назад

God bless you thank you for your service ❤️.

@maryd.9081 5 месяцев назад

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.

@alexandermacivor2828 5 месяцев назад

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

@Nursebakr 5 месяцев назад

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

@hoss6048 5 месяцев назад

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” …

@dkcorderoyximenez3382 5 месяцев назад

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...🙏

@user-nn1vk4rt8n 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for keeping us all all safe

@fresh0678 5 месяцев назад

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.

@Hzmtfc 4 месяца назад

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

@user-ls9nm9uy5s 4 месяца назад

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 !! ❤

@chriserdmann2477 2 месяца назад

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.

@noriovaldos2837 3 месяца назад

Great speaker your one hell of a guy

@MontegaB 6 месяцев назад

NOT DEAD YET. Semper Fi.

@americanveteranscenter 6 месяцев назад

Best line ever!

@johnnunn8688 6 месяцев назад

Quite the story. Thank you, Cpl.

@kevinhall4528 4 месяца назад

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

@jonmeek3879 3 дня назад

What an Amazing man

@JustSomeGuyAroundTown 6 месяцев назад

🇺🇸“I’m gonna die in a pile of brass🇺🇸

@Ronald-hx6zn 2 месяца назад

My time in service is so insignificant. Thanks brothers.

@Monkeysuncle123 2 месяца назад

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

@johnrisher3007 4 месяца назад

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

@leonjennings4632 2 месяца назад

Thank You For Your Service Blessings And Please Be Safe ✌️

@user-fx6kc7tb8l Месяц назад

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.

@jayjordan3868 6 месяцев назад

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

@killervito 5 месяцев назад

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

@egon3072 Месяц назад

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

@bellestar777 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for your service

@donQpublic 3 месяца назад

Thank you my friend and brother.

@brobertson251 5 месяцев назад

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

@matthewgenyas4454 23 дня назад

Goosebumps

@user-dq7cu3np8e 4 месяца назад

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 😇❤️😇❣️

@jamesfreehart5912 Месяц назад

God bless Corporal Nagel.

@flyfishigsi1188 5 месяцев назад

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

@gregoryaarons2573 4 месяца назад

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.

@davidweeks8131 Месяц назад

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

@luisvalverde3658 4 месяца назад

Got a new subscriber. This content is top tier !

@lylewollenhaupt7424 5 месяцев назад

Kudos, thank you sir, semper fi brother!!

@ScottMako1 2 месяца назад

You my friend are a BEAST!!!!

@noborderssports5434 4 месяца назад

This guy is motivated!!!

@sandych33ks1 6 месяцев назад

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

@94Whiskey 5 месяцев назад

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

@joncooper107 3 месяца назад

What a man What an example of sacrifice

@davekar791 3 месяца назад

Way to go brother!

@bdo9114 6 месяцев назад

God bless 🙌

@pinpin891 5 месяцев назад

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

@mgunny05 4 месяца назад

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

@woodrowbarstad4549 4 месяца назад

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

@anthonybacon7073 4 месяца назад

Semper Fi brother.

@susanjones2701 Месяц назад

respect

@jayejeffries8465 4 месяца назад

Semper Fi my brother!

@Gernansky Месяц назад

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.

@mangravy2000 Месяц назад

Thank you for this channel. Can you add period pictures of the guests.

@Reaper7420x Месяц назад

Cool to see. I live an hour from fairmont.

@ookapelirekkars6156 5 месяцев назад

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

@colinkobel2868 4 месяца назад

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!