The 2-30 Commander Called Me, and so did his Wife... 

I misread the title as "The 2-30 commander called me, so I did his wife" lol

shout out to that medic saying screw it and going through to make sure the joes are good

This man so bound by integrity, turned on a BATTALION COMMANDER AND SERGEANT MAJOR, and investigated in depth about what was going on with stories and credible evidence with notes and shit to back him up on all of this. This man lives for integrity and for this country, he’s a legend and I’d be happy to serve in his Army

"Suffering is a hell of a teacher, but to suffer for the sake of suffering is nonsense." I want that on a T-shirt

"I'm just the Commander's wife, I don't get involved," Typical Karen mental gymnastics right there...

You know things are serious when Angry Cop doesn’t get on his Drill Sarge uniform. It’s like when you see a Drill Sarge calmly talking to a private.

When I served in the Marine Corps, we had this happen almost exactly as well. Our Battalion SgtMaj and in league with our Battalion Commander basically told the Battalion Aid Station Commander that she was no longer to issue any more light duty chits to any Marines for any reason. For the Marines its slightly different in terms of how we get medical care since we dont have our own medics and rely on Navy Corpsman. Now while the Navy Aid Station Commander for the Battalion is a Navy officer, she still reported to our Battalion Commander. For months, no one in the Battalion was being issued Light Duty for injuries and told "heres some Motrin, go back to your unit". This was apparently being done by the SgtMaj and LtCol to boost the Battalion readiness numbers for Ops and Deployments. About 6 months into this idiocy, we had a Marine drop dead from a heart attack on a run. Kid was in his early 20s so a heart attack isnt something you'd expect from someone that age. Turns out, he had been going to the Aid Station for weeks prior complaining about chest pains and unusual pains when he was on runs. Now this guy was not a sh**bag Marine at all, very fit, good PFT scores, etc. But because of the "unofficial" policy enacted by these 2 jackasses at the top, every time he visited they would just give him pain killers, rubber stamp things and send him on his way. Once this kid dropped dead on a run, an NCIS investigation got launched and then like rats deserting a sinking ship, finally everyone in the know started dropping dimes the size of manhole covers on what was going on and finally the SgtMaj, BN CO, XO, Aid Station Commander and a slew of other senior enlisted and senior officers got relieved of duty and or re-assigned. This was of course back before the Internet was a big thing and before RU-vid, Twitter, IG, etc even existed. What bothers me the most and what I hate to say tainted my view on the Marine Corps was how long it took for something to be done about this kind of crap. I wasnt a career enlisted person, I did 8yrs (6 mandated by my MOS) and bailed for agency work afterward but like you, because of this incident when I was just a PFC/LCpl, I made it my mission to always stand up for Marines being f**cked over or railroaded which relegated me to permanent SSgt (E6). It was by accident I even pinned on E6 because if the command had their way I would have been stuck at E5. So I just want to say a heartfelt Thank You to you for bringing this kind of crap to light and trying to look out for other Soldiers. Its a sacrifice not everyone is aware of you are making and I can tell you that people appreciate it. You're more than the rank you wear on your collar my good man. Love the videos and wish I found this channel a lot sooner than I did, haha. Thanks again.

Respect to you for sacrificing your position, income, career, and retirement, to bring awareness to these issues.

You know he's serious when hes at a table

When a Drill isn't yelling and simply talking normally, that's way more unnerving

I salute you SSG. I’m retired now after 34 years. And I can say without a doubt, the Army needs you in the senior ranks.

"Big drill gonna take of you" got me teary eyed. Of course the army is all about doing wtf you are supposed to do and sometimes big scary loud guys (or gals) with a lot of rank make sure it happens. But those same scary people would reach down into the depths of hell to carry you out. Those lead from the front, follow me, leaders that we all hope for.

Yet ANOTHER officers wife who thinks, SHE is an officer. That’s an old problem in the Army.

So, she doesn’t “get involved” yet she called you. She should win a gold in mental gymnastics if she believes that.

From a fellow "forever e-6" I salute your integrity and dedication. I have stood toe to toe with BDE and Div CSM and CDR telling them what they were not allowed to do on many occasions. The military needs less "yes" men and women and more men and women with integrity. Side note: Your command must LOVE having you around. Makes their days and nights fun. LOL

I am so glad I served when I did (84-91). Almost all of my Senior NCO's were Nam Vets and for the most part, looked out for us. They were hard assed for sure, but it was for the purpose of making us better soldiers, not just to fuck with us. I had respect for all of them, and when we deployed to DS/DS, I was damn glad to have them. There is something comforting about having a guy who has been in the shit, tell you how this really isn't as bad as you think it is.

Angry Cops is literally the embodiment of the NCO creed and I’m here for it

Just remember “if you’re catching flack, then you’re over the target.”

Mad respect, Staff Sergeant.

I always secretly wondered what impact your social media presence had on your military career and whether it was for the good or the bad. Probably means diddly squat coming from some random person on the youtubes, but you should be genuinely proud of yourself.. future promotions or not. not just for this but for everything you have done, tried to do, and no doubt will continue to do for the benefit and well being of others. That being said you are hands down the angriest saint I've ever seen. Lol

"I don't really want to get involved" "Well, why did you call me, then?" "..."

“Drill gonna take care of you” Holy shit that hit different.

The end of this video made me pretty happy. Your motivation is keeping me going through a tough time and I appreciate that. Thank you

I cannot believe that the Army doesn't appreciate your value to the organization! Thanks for using your influence for helping the Joes!

Just like when a Drill Sergeant gets quiet, when Angry Cops gets calm and articulate, you know shit got real.

And this, boys and girls, is why the military suffers with retention.

You are the the very definition of a "Do what is right" kinda guy. A 21 year retired E-7 here and this video is inspiring to say the least!! I retired after being drawn into an instance very similar to what you describe. As a chief, I stood against an "O" due to being told "You need to be more like the junior officers". To that I said "I'm a Chief, not an officer! If I act like them, my enlisted will feel detached from the command with no representation." She rode me for the next two years and I finally gave up and walked away. The junior enlisted look up to us as mentors and you have to watch out for them, but at the same time show that you believe in the system. That guy's wife contacting you is massively inappropriate especially after he talked to you. I'm glad the vibe I got from this video was "I'm not stopping to point out stupid. Don't like it, don't do it!" Carry on my friend....

You're a hell of an asset. To the country, to the army, and to your brothers in arms. I'm glad you're on our side. Bless you.

"Why can't we get anyone to re-enlist?" "Idk sir maybe we should article 15 and chapter them again" - leadership circa 2017-2021

Imagine being such a Blue Falcon that you can't imagine your own soldiers getting fucking Trench Foot. A condition literally named for a military fortification.

Those last couple of minutes got me. I got a little choked up when he got personal. He’s a great man. He’s inspiring, funny and true. He’s what every Soldier needs to strive to become. I’m thinking of going to the Air Force reserves soon, but man SSGT Hy, your an awesome man, with tons of pride and love for the Army and the fellow Soldiers/brothers and sisters that stand with you. Seeing him get choked up is like seeing my dad cry, it makes me wanna shed a tear too. I would gladly follow him into battle.

I'm a retired Marine officer. I've seen a couple dozen of your videos now including the one which sparked this one. This is the best video of your videos I've seen to date. I've run into this toxic leadership before at the CO level, once with an Army Bn CO, his CSM, and his LTCOL (Sel) OpsO in Iraq in 2003, and again with a Marine Regt CO later in my career. In the first case, karma intervened and the arrogance of the Army Bn CO (to whose command our Marine reserve company was attached) caught up with him because the AQI bastard who shot him dead didn't give a sh*t about the curfew our hero personally tried to enforce. In the second case, the Regt CO was slapped with not one, but two rightfully deserved Cmd Climate Surveys, but in both cases, his buddies at Division protected him. This became just another case of unchecked toxic leadership investigated by higher authority but dismissed because high-ranking officers are protecting their buddies of the same rank. The injustice here--assuming due diligence of Sgt Hy has been done, and it appears to have been--is off the charts. Had I been the Regimental CO, I'd have relieved both the CO and CSM. This is UNSAT. Integrity used to actually mean something, but for the last 30 years, it has been nothing but an empty word. Those who do the right thing--enlisted AND officers alike--are punished. Those who "play the game" regardless of who gets hurt by the decisions and egregious failures of leadership (if you want to call it that) are advanced, and THAT is why we have complete idiots running the country from the Alzheimer-in-Chief to every one of his Service Chiefs, down to people like the 2-30 Bn CO and his failure of a CSM who thinks a training evolution is the same as the Battle of Chosin.

Army: why is the morale of our soldiers so low? Army: *THIS situtation*

"Suffering is a hell of a teacher, but suffering just for the sake of suffering is nonsense." SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE SENIOR NCOs IN THE BACK

“Teary eyed” I know the pride you was feeling at that moment. Love all my brothers and sisters

I stumbled onto your videos just recently in APR ‘22. I was an army medic, and got out as a SGT. Mad respect to you for putting your neck out for these soldiers that need help from a command that doesn’t follow a single one of the army values. I hope these shit stain SGM and LTC got their walking paper.

Karen -“ I don’t get involved” Also Karen “let me call this guy” Get em’ Drill.

"Big drill gon' take care of you" hit me right in the feels

You ever notice people who use the line "you should be aware of what this will do to us" are the type of people who never accept responsibility for their actions

Same shit with me during Jan 1991 Desert Storm. I was on guard duty. Rainy and cold in the wee hours of the morning. One shift it was all I could do to breathe with all my equipment on. I had bronchitis as a kid and it was way worse. I told the Sergeant of the Guard I needed to go to BAS and see a Corpsman. He was an E-5 and I was a lowly E-3 pretty much right out of my technical training. He told me not to go or else he would put me on extra shifts, etc. After a couple days, I had to go see a Corpsman. They did their checks and after giving me emergency heavy duty antibiotics and a nebulizer, he said I was on the verge of pneumonia. I think it's in my medical records as Bronchial Asthmatic Spasms or something. Was put in Fleet Five hospital for a few days just in time to do one more day of guard duty, then go back to my normal platoon. That guy was a dick for no reason and literally put my health at risk.

This man is so NCO that he’s squaring away other NCO’s Joes. Promote ahead of peers.

Angry Cops, you’re committed like the kind of people we read about. The fact that the Army won’t promote you is a testament to how political they are, but you sir, are the kind of soldier who is the reason it’s still a great service. Integrity is everything. Semper Fi.

I wonder how nice it felt for the SGM being in the TOC wich is all warm and cozy, when all his junior enlisted were outside in the cold wet foxholes?🤔

Dude, thanks. I am a year late to the party, and my blood boiled as you put out the info. I appreciate what you do for the Military and Veteran communities and enjoy the content. Don't always see eye to eye with you, but have not been in for over 20 so my views have adapted a bit. Keep it up and I'll keep supporting the channel. AATW.

"Big drill gonna take care of you" This is what a leader looks like.

You know he’s serious when he doesn’t make any jokes for 20 minutes

I watched both of your videos regarding this incident and apparent breakdown of command. I honorably left the Army in 1988 as an 03. As a young 01 it was pounded into my head that my main responsibility, besides mission accomplishment, was the health & welfare of the Soldiers entrusted to me. My 1st assignment was in Korea, where the prevention of cold injuries was stressed. The fact that this CSM made that statement and the BN CDR supported and minimized that Is unconscionable. I hope that the both of them are no longer in a command position. Although I fear that they both were given a FUMU.

it is truly amazing how much you remind me of my drill sergeant at fort Benning Georgia for basic training! shout out to DS Slago! thank you for putting us through so much hell and anxiety to make us who we are today!

I read the title as: “the 2-30 commander called me, so I did his wife”

“Unbecoming of a Warrant Officer”.. Bullshit, if NCOS acted like this every day in the army, this army would be the most morale driven, high spirited, perfect fucking army that we all wish we had. I fuckin love this dude. Thanks drill.

Holy shit. How did I miss this and just now see it? I'm SOOOOOO glad my leadership all the way up to the BDE level was nowhere like these people. I've been out nearly 10 years and my damn near everyone in my BN are all still family. AND, I got out as an E4, so it wasn't like I was in the "O" club or part of the NCO boys.

I’d follow this guy into any situation. Thanks for looking out for your guys!

So after the call, the commander went crying to his wife, who then called back. Thats just epic

"I'm just the wife, I don't get involved, so I'm involved"

I hear ya brother. Keep on doing what yer doing. Hopefully eyes will be opened and help active and vets like us to get what we served for. DAMN I LOVE THIS SOIL!!!!!

Thank you for what you do. I'm glad that you're putting this information out there and showing leadership AND subordinates what they SHOULD be expecting, both from themselves and their command. I wish there were more leaders in the Army with the integrity that you have.

Alternate title: Thicc DS talks about legit topics while using big brain.

I have a feeling that this story isn’t over yet.

Congrats, Terminal Staff. Thanks again.

Awesome AAR Brother. I am Retired Senior Chief and what you said at the end hit home. It is an awesome job as a leader to build integrity and trust in your unit/command. It only takes one or two good leaders doing the right thing everytime with out fear of reprisal.

He is speaking so calmly about the commanders wife but I can only hear a massive Karen.

As a retired LTC, this pisses me off more than you can imagine...I’ve given NCOs and Jr officers verbal counseling for less than this type of behavior...taking care of your soldiers should be #1 in every commander’s mind...unfortunately, I’ve seen way too many incompetent officers who are promoted and /or placed into positions of greater responsibility/authority due to the “West Point good old boy network”. It’s one of the reasons I chose to retire rather than stay beyond my 20 years.

Thanks for watching out for those who might be too afraid to say something themselves, that takes massive courage, we are proud of you too.

Damn, I didn't realize you were still in! I'm even more impressed by your candor and *integrity* considering how the military looks at social media presence. It's bs that your boards couldn't see the value of a positive public image of a soldier who DOES love the army and truly cares about upholding its values

"Big drill gonna take care of you" Almost made me cry.

"suffering is a great teacher but suffering for the sake of suffering is nonsense." This is exactly why I like angry cops because even as a drill sergeant even as an e6 in the army knowing there's a lot of stupid s*** there's some parts of it that is just plain f****** dumb and he sees right through it and he ain't going to put up with it.

I've listed to thousands of people tell stories but god damn man every time you are passionate about something. it just shows in your voice

I loved the whole video, but when you mentioned Integrity…. Integrity is the best of all the Army values as you said! I wrote a paper in college on the importance of integrity and how that single value has changed my life for the better! Thank you for doing what you are doing!

*Holy shit.* A civilian woman calls the man and interrogates him... She has some balls. Nah, she is just super entitled...

When my boy doesn’t begin a video with “My drill sergeant sense is tingling” then you know shit is about to get real.

Also mad respect and props to you angry cops, you put your career on the line to support the little guys, and you got even more respect from me for calling out 10th Mtn on their power trip. Kudos my man I'll drink one for you

Ive been out for close to 10 years, served 14 (wanted to be a lifer) and decided to part ways because I saw the writing on the wall of changes coming down the line. It’s a breath of fresh air to know that there are still NCO’s that get it. You’re Joe’s may get a lot of ff games to keep them sharp but they are the backbone of the force and have to be taken care of not advantage of. Top notch brother, drive on! #keepyermedalsandpromotionsidratherhavemyguystrustincountryanddrunkcallsstatesideafter

"I'm just a commander's wife and I don't get involved" Ok.. then why you calling me and getting involved?

“Rangers don’t go to med roll for trench foot” That’s not true, If you aren’t mission capable cause your feet are fucked up, they want you to go and get that shit fixed so you can go back to being a badass!

Career E6 (retired because they couldn't take that from me) to another, BZ brother. We take care of our own, even if it has to be from those above us that has forgotten that the soldiers, airman, sailors and marines they lead are not expendable, and that their job is not only to issue orders but to take care of their charges. I was fired a time or two because I was not afraid to go behind closed doors and have those uncomfortable conversations, while I wish I would have been able to keep my career going, I have no regrets for giving my all across a 22 year career that included taking a few bullets for my people that resulted in a less than stellar E7 package. Better to have ended a career I am proud of than to have continued on in one that required me to compromise my integrity. POB for the Angry DS... good job... good job... good job!

Thanks for defining terms for those of us who are not in the military. I enjoy your videos and it makes it so much easier to understand and appreciate your points when you make sure the jargon isn't a problem. Keep it up!

Imagine being a new LT and doing the right thing only to be fragged by your command.

Angry Cop worked as a drill sergeant. His entire JOB is to sniff out bullshit from new recruits and nip it in the bud. This is like being a young chess player going against a grandmaster from the USSR (rip that one kid you're momma ain't gonna save you).

“Big Drill gonna take care of you” I love it. I’m a fan for life

Was in basic in '94 and then a 9 month AIT, which means I had nearly a year of Drills making life exciting. So when I say I understand "Drill gonna take care of you...", it hits home. We had a great DS as well as a few good Drills that didn't let us slack, but never pushed more than could be given. The 2 Drills who did take things a bit far, always seemed to get interrupted (for some thing or someone) by the Drills who knew when to call it. Mind you this was Ft. Bliss and 115 deg days as baseline (+120 deg at peaks). Trust is hard to give to a guy working your tail every day, but damn did they have ours.

“Big Drill is going to take care of you” Sad This guy cares more about soldiers then those in authority who have been entrusted in leadership.

A commander saying “I had no idea my soldiers were having such a miserable time” is actually scarier than a commander who at least knows his troops are in a shitty situation.

What a nightmare, thanks for posting this.

Hell yeah Drill! Keep up the phenomenal work both in and out of the Army!

Her: "Take down the video!" Angry Cops: "What if I didn't do that, and made another..." lmao

This is why re-enlistment is at an all-time low: All the potentially good NCOs get fed up with the command structure and the bullshit they’ve been spoon-fed for years and having to sit back and deal with it because “military life is different to civilian”, but realize that yeah; damn right it’s different, in all the wrong ways. My best to the guys in 2/30

Not gonna lie hearing Rich say Drill gonna take of you, chills. Appreciate you Rich, your content is funny, informative, and moving at times too. Happy New Year.

My 91 year old dad suffered frostbite in both of his feet when served during the Korean war. He was at the battles of Twin Tunnels and Chipyong-ni

“But whenever something like this erupts and you got nowhere to go... big drill gonna take care of you” Hits different man

“Big Drill gon take care of you.” This is the way

Doing the right thing hardly ever pays off but those with integrity do it anyways. I've been out of the Army almost 30 years and I see that some things don't change. Stay the way you are, SSG Hy. You'll sleep better at night doing the right thing.

I appreciate your love for fellow infantry soldiers. Huge fan. Keep doing what you do do. Thank you for your service

she says 'i'm just staying in my lane' yet obtains your phone number to talk with you about something out of her purview entirely. It's not a bake sale..it's private information! LOL

He ripped off the soldier's Ranger tab, and he's still alive? That's one well tempered soldier.

Man, I'm not in the military or even American, but AC puts a feeling of comradery in me that I can't explain. So much fuckin respect for being so real and 'no bullshit'! Props to you my man! I wish I found your channel before a week ago. Your vids are inspiring, educational and downright hilarious at times! I salute you sir!

That part about integrity really hit me man. I love it.

When someone says “I bet you 100 years of service in the army” they’re SURE of what they’re saying.

I hate that Drill has become a martyr, in light of his career in the army, because of his fierce leadership skills. We need more NCOs like this. Not the paper pushers we’ve been getting. Thanks drill, for doing what you do and bringing light to situations like these, despite the backlash you receive.

Yes sir I wanted to say thank you for your service, and we appreciate everything that you do for everybody. I know that you weren't an officer and are not an officer but you're still a sir because you're an elder to me. And I was raised to respect that. Again I find your videos very entertaining, informative and I'm glad that people have somebody to back them.

Thank You Drill Sargent for your sacrifice and taking that hit to do what needs to be done. From one SGT to another "Your one hell of a man."