The Last Ridge: The 10th Mountain Division | Full Movie 

I was up there with you brother. 05-09 with 1-71 CAV as a medical platoon sergeant with 16 month deployment and then as a GS employee till 2019. We had the good, bad and ugly up there. Congrats on your retirement

Well said Mate, I agree 100%.

Damn, thats good haha

This is why I struggle to here "Thank you for your service" there are few that say that to me that really mean it.

​@@Ronin_72 Thank for your service. I'm the son of a WW 2 7:14 DAV. A father to a Purple Heart Recipient Iraq 2004, Afganistan 2019

Yep correct, corporate greed & those behind it were the true scum bags. All those who served were true hero's to survive in such harsh conditions. All are pushed beyond their limits even before going to war. Equal to SEAL training on ski's when you look at it

Greed is destroying our Great Nation!

AMen Brother!

Tom Comiskey - Guess you'd characterize me and all the MIA's with whom I served in Command & Control Detachment, North (CCN), as being "Just" 'Nam Vets who all volunteered for a 130% average casualty rate every 6 months. I take nothing away from those who serve(d) in the 10th Mountain Division or the casualties they have borne. It's a fine and unique unit! However, I'd note that The Wall has MIA's and KIA's who gave "Just" their full measure and deserve to be recognized for more than "Just" a pittance, by way of characterization. De Oppresso Liber 1-0, RT Habu, Drawer 22, CCN, 5SFGA1SF, MAC-V SOG (Ground Studies), RV[S]N

@@CPTdrawer22 I am calling MY SELF "Just a Nam Vet " !!!!! For all the f ...... bullshit we had to go through in Nam & after getting back to the "World" ,being treated like shit , like we were garbage & baby killers!!!!! Me, I , My self ,Just a Nam Vet !!!! I joined many organization's to draw attention to MIAs & families ,sending them money from the new members I got to join , mostly Nam Vets like MYSELF!!!!! Get your facts straight before putting some one down! My brother is also a Nam Vet !!!!!!!!!! "Me" Just a Nam Vet , Tom

I hope your father made it home, and lived a good life. My father was 5 years old in 1942 ( Sardinia) I don't think Americans, or Allies were ever there, but their invasion of Sicily and later mainland Italy made sure Sardinia was relatively safe, and my then father to be too, your father has my respect and gratitude, without him I might not have been able to tell you this. Thank you, thank your father, know he is respected, always ♥

My Stepfather was an original member as well . He fought the Nazi's in Italy in the Alps .

@@danchandler1569I thank your stepfather, he did what was right, respect and gratitude to him, much love and stay safe

Hats off to him.

my PopPop was a Sgt. in the Army - a 10th Mt. Man. He told me some really amazing stories of his time in WW2, of training in the CO. Mt snow, carrying their rifles up above their heads while trekking thru the snow - what strength & agility these men had! He was a beast! He loved telling his stories about training & also how hard it was & how good it felt to get over to Italy & help win the war. He passed away about 3 yrs ago, my Nan is still here, god bless her, she cries every day. They were together for over 70+ yrs, I really don't know how she does it.

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NIght Stalkers! Respect to you brother.

As a former 10th mountain soldier myself, we are happy to have proud mamas in the club, my mother included. She was the rock of stable support and sent everything she could think of to me and my 10th mountain brothers (her other sons) in my platoon while we were overseas.

3rd brigade combat team here, 3-71CAV 10th mountain. Fort drum, NY 2008-12 yes they were cold haha.

Larry covin ... You must be very proud of your Fathers'. I never knew them, yet I am very proud of them as well. God Bless you. And God Bless America 🇺🇲🇺🇲

You kept america safe . Thank you.

I was stationed there 2008-12. 3-71CAV. 3rd brigade combat team. Best unit I have ever served in. I just recently retired

Mr Carr any body who raised their right hand and took that oath like we did, aun;t no puke.

@@davidwadsworth8982 - Affirmative! De Oppresso Liber

@@CPTdrawer22 HOOAAH!

did you go recently? maybe because of the pandemic is why they didn't let you through. Alot of these places arent taking visitors as of late, bc of covid. The last year or so, most govt/military are not open to visitors, just for safety purposes. I'm sorry this happened to you, nonetheless. Thank you for your service, you guys don't get the respect & gratitude you deserve. My Pop was a 10th Mt Man, a Sgt in the Army in WW2. I wish he could see this movie - he passed away 3 yrs back. He was sharp as a tack up until the day he died. Strong men - they don't make them like that anymore. Be safe & take care. xx

The museum is located off base now and is open to the public if you still wanted to visit

Thank you for saying so! My son enlisted when he was 18 and served in the 10th. He passed away last month, and as I go through his things, I discovered his ribbons, medals and achievement certificates, which I never knew about until now. He was a humble man who had the courage to step up when others wouldn't. A true patriot!

AGREE!!!

@@reginaarnold May God Bless & comfort you & yours!!! Very heartfelt , a true HERO!!! Just a Nam Vet, Tom

@@tomcomiskey6350 Thanks,.Tom and thank you for your service!

@@tomcomiskey6350 Hooaah. Thanks.

You still lost your land and were forced to buy soviet weapon.

At his peak he would have wiped the floor with you and what does it matter that your a digger Australia had no mountain division, matter fact Australian troops were regarded as rowdy and unprofessional and that showed in combat losses. Now come Vietnam its a completely different story my great uncle who served in Vietnam said he never met a more intimidating professional and quiet bunch of people.

@@leonsphinx9652 every Army has people who can do the near impossible - you work it out.

Why the agressive tone of voice in your writings here, Dave? What's the need? Tune it down, will you? "Tripple dare"? How old are you? Take a walk around the block, get some fresh air or get your hormones relieved otherwise..... ;-)

That damn lake effect snow is no joke. Kids be playing on swing sets one day and two or three days later you can't even see the frame that holds the swings. I lived on N. Lewis Ave with my family when I was stationed there. Got to go on a little 10 month vacation to Somalia with the 10th. Talk about seeing the extremes in weather! Unfortunately the unit that I served with no longer exists. It was 3/25 AHB (Attack Helicopter Battalion for those that may read this and wonder). Climb to Glory!

Was stationed there from 2008-12. 2 deployments with 3-71CAV. I remember chipping ice on an FTX to set up a temporary OP. The 10th mountain made me the soldier I was for the rest of my career. Loved being deployed to warmer climates in Afghanistan also haha. It was a brutal but warmer vacation. More deadly but not freezing my ass off.

​@@rupertwinslow8638 Winters were brutal but the summers were beautiful, Climb to Glory brother

3-71CAV here 2008-12 hooah spartan. Climb to glory.

It is presented by the President in the name of Congress. Hence the Congressional. That is all Congress has to do with it though. Both names are OK.

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THANK YOU!

It is attributed to Congress because it was drafted and enacted as law by Congress. From Wikipedia "February 15, 1862, Senator Henry Wilson, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Military Affairs and the Militia, introduced a resolution for a Medal of Honor for the Army. The resolution (37th Congress, Second Session; Resolution No. 52, 12 Stat. 623-624) was approved by Congress and signed into law on July 12, 1862 ("A Resolution to provide for the Presentation of "Medals of Honor" to the Enlisted Men of the Army and Volunteer Forces who have distinguished, or may distinguish, themselves in Battle during the present Rebellion")" "The four specific statutory sections authorizing the medal, as last amended on August 13, 2018, are as follows: Army: 10 U.S.C. § 7271 Navy and Marine Corps: 10 U.S.C. § 8291 Air Force and Space Force: 10 U.S.C. § 9271 Coast Guard: 14 U.S.C. § 2732 A version is authorized but it has never been awarded. The President may award, and present in the name of Congress, a medal of honor of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a person who while a member of the [Army] [naval service] [Air Force] [Coast Guard], distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty." Because Congress can only declare war, Congress controls the Department of Defense and the Veteran's Administration. The President is Commander and Chief of the Armed Forces, but he can do nothing without the approval of Congress, unless there is a highly mitigating circumstance. That is why some people call it Congressional Medal of Honor because it was drafted and enacted into law by Congress.

@@chrisbrent7487 - There's a MoH characterization of the CMH standing for "Coffin with Metal Handles," as so many are awarded posthumously. I very much doubt our valorous recipients give a dam' that Ric Mora is so critically picayune, but thank you for being so courteous in your explanation to him (or is it "her?"). De Oppresso Liber

Hmm, politics do you think? Lol...

Islamaville ?

It is because Camp Drum was already there. You do realize the amount of land required.

Horrible flying conditions. Loose more planes to weather than fighting

That means extra mortar and machine gun ammunition. More food, and other supplies that a combat soldier needs to carry.

​@@paulredinger420bigger target to shoot at. Only take what you need. Better to carry a 90lb pack than a 150lb sled at the mercy of the elements.

The soviet strategy was hard on the soldiers. But attrition worked .

@@GG-jm6kk an interesting historical fact , Russia was the only country to receive lend lease equipment and return it and repay for destroyed equipment

Yes, the so-called safe and effective is effective only in degrading ones immune system.

Time and place people. Time and place....

With the Devil's Brigade

@@nobackhands - The 1st "USA/Canada" Special Service Force, "daddy" to the 77th Special Forces, which expanded to encompass all the Groups in the 1st Special Forces. So-called "Green Berets," while we are sometimes fuzzy from being unshaven, I don't recall any of us ever being green! The 1SSF was definitely one of those "hands across the border" successes that earned their German nickname! De Oppresso Liber

Ft Drum is nothing like N.Y. city....lol

@@rogerlane474 - It is a testament to our swampy educational system that some think New York is only a pity-worthy city. De Oppresso Liber

You know absolutely nothing about upstate New York

Fort Drum is by Watertown & the 1000 Islands on the Saint Lawrence River.

Why? Pleae explain?

Oh did you ever do that climb to glorry? Why not?

Ruthless Rite - Thank them that you can learn German as a *2d* language, rather than German being mandated as the 1st and only language you are permitted to speak. The valor of men (and women) far better than you earned the freedoms you exercise in disparaging our sacrifices. De Oppresso Liber

@@CPTdrawer22 Right on

@@GG-jm6kk - Thanks. 'Preciate it! De Oppresso Liber

You do not know what you are talking about… Was a member of the 10th from 1990-1993 (JTF Andrew & Restore Hope… Later worked with them in Afghanistan and Iraq….

They died for things your selfish mind hasn't discovered yet.

I served with some pretty good men in the 10th. Spent 10+ months with them deployed to Somalia. What units did you serve with that qualifies you to talk shit?

jam laf - During my multiple, voluntary deployments to the Republic of [South] Vietnam, I was privileged to observe much of the good we did for the population. What has been your contribution under fire for the betterment of our world? With which units, dipsquat? Were you even a REMF? De Oppresso LIber

@@rogerlane474 - I do not envy you that Somalia deployment! De Oppresso Liber

@@CPTdrawer22 Somalia was the worst of the three shitholes that I saw. I also deployed with 101st (2/17 Cav) to Iraq and with 112th Med company to Bosnia in support of Medivac missions. (Edit- The deployment with the 101st was not doing medivac missions although it may have came across that way.)