RAWIRAQ | Raw Helmet Cam Footage DVD

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Dave

Thanks for the service brothers.

asesinos de niños

sgt.jackson

thanks for all yu guys are doing keep our men safe and save some for me

ammo dog

I agree with PFC Orlowski. WTF r u thinkin paddy, make sure u spend ur time thinkin wat u just said while we r out fightin...pathetic

Army Aviation

Thank you for your service brother. In being deployed several times to current theaters of operations, I fully understand the trials that you have endured. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to protect, defend, and pull out guys on the ground whenever they need. People like Patty have zero clue as to what it means to help a brother and would probably be satisfied to live under the regime's of Hitler, Mussolini, Saddam hussein, and the Talliban. If i'm not mistaken, diden't the Brittish Goverment BEG the U.S. to come to their aid and defense in WWII when the Nazi war machine laid siege to London? Yeah, thats what I thought. Atleast we try to help the less fortunate and maybe provide a means for a better life. People like you, could be served a plate of steaming horse dung and would happily eat it because they do not have the intestional fortitude to stand up and fight for what is right and ultimatley just. To me, in the scale of life, Patty is somewhere between the child molester and that white stuff that collects in the corner of your mouth when you are thirsty.

PFC Orlowski

ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME, PADDY? You have the nerve to say that shit? Wow. Have you ever been in the service? Obviously not. I get shipped out possibly in 2010, and ill make sure to take some "invading" video and email it to you with a "smug" look on my face. GET A FUCKING GRIP ON REALITY! We are serving our country to protect fucking retards like you. You are so pathetic, i can't even describe it

CHRIS LACASSE

hi my name is chris i feel that what you guys do is nerve racing some time but what yall do for our country is very appretited and that i feel that you guys cant do any thing beter to fight for your country.and that makes me feel like i can do something like go 2 a friends hous and not wory about geting shot just by going over there.as soon as i get outof high school im taking the test and hopefuly i can get right in.ou raw marines ou raw get home soon!!!!!!!!

paddysuckspenis

funny how all the hateful, intolerant and racist comments are comming from the whiny eurotrash. Just cant help themselves from feeling inferior to the USA...and who can blame them? They are inferior :)

My son had lots of helmet cam footage while he was in Iraq but the turds made him (and others in his unit) erase all their videos etc. The funny thing was that when they got back, at the formation the 82nd had where they were giving all the officers Bronze stars and silver stars etc for their courageous escorted cleared trips between secure compounds, the Officers wives were trying to sell tour videos with pictures making the officers look like they did everything themselves to the troops. Oddly many of those pictures were taken from the troops myspace pages etc. Of course the Army has no monopoly of handing out undeserved medals to Occifers, the Marine Corps tops that list.

Ryan

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I will be joining the Marines and serving as well and I will be buying this video and just wanna thank you and everyone else in the service for protecting us, and keeping us safe and putting your life on the line.

Jaybo

Fuck Paddy! Thanks for your service and sacrifice.

31B MP

Hells yeah the army kicks ass!!!

Joe Appleton

your bravery and footage have inspired me to join the army...and one day i know that i'll have the honor and privelege to serve just like you and come home to my family and be proud of what i've done

paddy

you yanks are so fuckin stupid man you shouldn't have been there in the first place and now you all show off your videos of your time over there as invaders with i imagine a smug look on your evil faces

zach

i wish there was more footage like this i am currently looking into various branches of the military marines to seals i wanna be on the front line doing what uve done there is no greater honor then to die for those u love u are more then an american, you are a gaurdian of my my life, my soul, and my freedom.

daniel smith

thank you for serving our cuontry

SPC P.A. Econom

Hooah, bad ass!

82nd VET

keep in there man don't take shit from the VA it will work out. I do neurosurgery so if you need write

alisha

my husband is flying in to fob falcon on the 5th of may thanks for all yall do

SSG ROBERTS

Usually 2-3 days

Jon

how long does the DVD take to get to you??? shipping days and all

SSG ROBERTS

The internet is the only location right now to get this DVD.

angel

hey where do you buy the dvd insted of internet

Mike

awesome man!

micheal

all you soldiers keep up the good work when you die make sure u pray to odin cause u died a warriors death and that is great

Jon

Thanks for being our sheild over here and there. Can someone post a link to help out Vets, even thou there to proud to ask for our help. we should also list states senitors email address. So each person that see this can email his own state, tell him our thoughts on this issue, and make sure this never happends again... Nobody that gets wounded on line should have to pay for it out of their own pockets we don't pay them enough as it is...

92foxtrot

hoooooooooaaaaah bro thanks for all u have done if there is anything i can do for you let me know i and i will do it. thanks again. im looking foward to going over and doing my part just waiting for the dam paper work 2 get done, thanks to all that have served and r in now.

Hunter

I just enlisted 11 X ray, and I am heading out to Basic in June. Thank you for this insight into what may very well be my life for the next four years. Also, thank you for serving, it's up to people like us to keep the way of the American Warrior alive. Hua!

jeremaih

this video really makes u think aobut what they go through everday just in one day how things could die out and vanish from this earth. so keep it up troops and never say die.

stacy

i am an american soldier.. i just served a tour in iraq and i am proud of what i have done... its hard adjustin back into a normal way of life outside war zone but thats our job that what we get paid for.

Alan Copeland

ive wanted to be in the Army since i was 5. when i see those towers fall i wasnt old enough to join yet. i have all this anger toward our enemy. i have only one last test and then its off to basic. for those who are gonna be and the end of my barrel. watch out. im coming for you......

U.S. Merchant Marine

Kick evil in the ass!

Allen Wells

Thanks to all who served our country. you are all in my prayers. stay strong.

Chris Hudson

Erik, Would love to get back in touch with you. Saw the BS the VA tried to do to you. Write me sometime, I haven't heard from you or Luke in too long. Christopher.hudson3@us.army.mil Chris

Sgt. Hetrick

Hell of a video Sgt. Give em Hell! High speed low drag! I was over there in 90-91 Glad to see the ass kicking continues. U.S Army all the way brother,,,,, 82nd

cliff

Man, I am so proud of you guys.....!! God bless.

sarge26

Thanks Sergeant for a job well done! I was there in 90-91 and the place suck then too. I was also with the 101 in 3rd brigade, 2/187 infantry. all I can say is kill them all and let god sort them out. God bless and thanks for the sevice.

El Mister

Thank you for your service, Thank you for kicking butt over there!!

Been There

Noticed you taking the lead w/ the helmet cam. I went around corners like that too, not everyone does,, it's risky but when the rush is on nothing matters,, go for it AAAhhhh!... Be tough like bull !!!

SSG. B

SSG. I have served 3 tours and appreciate you bringing the truth home. As a brother in arms, I salute and stand behind you! NEVER LEAVE A MAN BEHIND! Sua Sponte! SSG. B

Danny

I would like to say hell yeah for the video. Only one thing missing the fucking smell. I was there at the beginning.Dco 327th inf " No slack". I would like to say thank you for the memories "Air Assault Rock on Bro".

ken

hey guy, great job you guys are the best and know that i support you in every way. Im getting ready to join the army when i get out of high school

SPC4 Joseph Brook

Thank you for sharing these videos. It takes bravery and dedication to do these things. I do not like the idea of dubbing in a music sound track for a combat documentary. It doesn't seem appropriate to me. The music diminishes the reality and danger of the events by making it seem like entertainment. We salute your bravery and thank you for sharing these images.

David Hartnett U/S Army

I saw your video on youtube brother.. thanks for making me feel like a normal human being.. I'm going into BASIC training for 19delta very soon.. i often find myself thinking of how proud the Hartnett Heritage is of carrying on the legacy of preserving our way of life.. Coward's will never be heard or seen, but legends live among us men every moment.. My grand father wrote that before invading Normundy Beach.. HOOAH to that..

Army Pvt.

Thank you for your service. im hoping to be able to volunteer for deployment after this summer. thank you for everything you've done for our country. keep strong and never give up, we can rest when we're dead right?

SPC4 Joseph Brook

Thank you for sharing these videos. It takes bravery and dedication to do these things. I do not like the idea of dubbing in a music sound track when watching combat. It doesn't seem appropriate to me. The music diminishes the reality and danger of the events by making it seem like entertainment.

Dan Dusablon SFC RET

Thank you for your video. I was there in that hell from 03-04 and dealt with the same thing you did. The majority of the people have NO IDEA what we go through on a daily basis while deployed. Thank you for your service and dedication.

RICH

some day you will put all of this into god's hands and hope it didn't happen to me,,but it did..it may feel good and it may look good for now..but as you grow you will question yourself,, what did i gain. what did my children gain..what did my wife gain.what did the future gain? what has anybody gained by my actions..is the united states better..is it a better place with the freedoms of 20 years ago or 60 years ago when my father fought the japense in the south pacific or myself in vietnam or will you ask yourself..what have i gained....rich p. veteran of vietnam.. 1st cav. div. 1971 air mobile div..blackknights......god bless

Chirs

I just whan to say thank you for what you have done. I am going to enlist in the USMC when i am 18or19. You kicked some ass over there.

Jennifer

Thank you for keeping us safe! To you and all the other service men and women. What would we do without you and the sacrifice from you and your family?

Matt comola

Thanks for your service !!!! song name?

future soldier geoff stanek

damn...powerful video sergeant just make sure theres some for me for when i get to go... thanks for every thing you all do so people like my family and i can be free.:)

Michael Hall

I would like to first thank the men and women of our beloved ARMED FORCES. You have given everything for, what most say, is a little bit of nothin. You all are the true super heros that this world needs and wants. Im very proud to say you all are my fellow Americans,neighbors,and friends, THANK YOU. Iam a twenty two year old American male. My strong sense to better myself and my country has been apart of me since i was a young teenager.Unfortunatly I have done somethings that has delayed my enlistment, but iam back on track.Seeing our brave men and women of our military in news headlines for many years has helped me keep my goals alive and strong,thank you. I hope to be enlisted by the years end.

mike

I think these vids are exellent , because it shows what it is really like out there ... al we see is propaganda and nothing real... these soldiers who are out there , i give full respect to them but within reason ....

James Phelan

Hoorah!! just signed up for the USMC today. infantry job..ACTIVE@ just wanted to give props to the men and women who've served our country of the United States.. and have given the next generations a right to live freely and pursue any goals of their own..college,trades,housing,sports,banking,nursing,starting a FAMILY..as FREE men and women..and now its my turn to fight for that right...i dont know what other people see when they watch these videos..but i see warriors..something ive always considered myself as growing up in the projects..being the only white family on the block..the trials and tribulations faced daily..and how all that just molds you into the MAN or WOMAN you are today..but i also see all of that melt away in the heart of combat..not because we are afraid..NO..but because we have something more to rely upon now..our role of being SOLDIERS..

A Medic in Iraq

The only regret I have about joining the Army is that I wasn't older to join up quicker. Seeing 9/11 in my 6th grade english class I knew that I was gonna come over here and do what soldiers do best. Win.

Marcie Hascall Clark

Sorry for your injuries and that you had to deal with the infection to boot. My husband fought the infection as well. Email me if I can be helpful with that.

Juan

I received your DVD a couple days ago. I think it is absolutely fantastic. My father was in Iraq around the same time as you were but he was down in the Babil province. He also had an encounter with an EFP array (5 May, 2006). Unfortunately his time was up as some would say when the EFP hit his vehicle. Out of five Soldiers in my fathers humvee only one is still alive. My father only had three days left on his deployment at the time of the attack. Well thank you for making a kick ass video. Just one question, why is there a huge RawIRAQ icon in the video? I found you and your film on youtube. Get some, Juan

Zach Parrish

I just wanted to thank you for your services. I'll be heading out in OCT. Be Safe!

Diamond

The video is graphic, but in some instanes it only touches base on what these men and women deal with over there. While doing their job over there some come home and some dont, just so we can have our freedom how can anyone not suppoort our troops. When they come home to live its a culture shock to them and they dont forget, having to wake them up different not being able to do the things you used to do, having to re-learn our loved one. These men and women pay for freedom with thier lives, we need to thank these soldiers and always keep them in our prayers. Never forget we are safe and able to have the freedom to make choices because they gave all. Bless your hearts and a big thanks to all who have served thier country so that I have the freedom to type this from the saftey of my home.

Mason Akers

Support Our Troops!!, you guys are fucking nuts, keep it up! thatnks for your service

Joannie Drake

God bless all the men and women who fight for us everyday.We will forever be thankful.

ArmyRN

SSG(ret) Roberts What a courageous soldier you are. Hang tough, stay in school, you have limitless potential! Thank you for bringing your situation forward you definitely DID THE RIGHT THING!! Many others will benefit in addition to you from your story. I became involved in the medical field partly because of the poor treatment I received starting 40 years ago in civilian life. In my case, it was my first visit to the VA system 25 years ago that literally saved my lungs. My point is, if you (or anyone) have a sense you are NOT getting good medical care GO SOMEWHERE ELSE, GET A SECOND OPINION RIGHT NOW! In your case you did what you had to do and the next doctor SAVED YOUR LEG!! I GOT A NEW DOCTOR (AT THE VA IN MY CASE) AND IN THE FIRST VISIT IN 15 MINUTES HE SAVED MY LUNGS!! I am not against doctors, actually I am all for them, give them great credit- they have enormous responsibility. Even so, they are also humans and as such can and do make mistakes. Any one who gets a sense something is wrong -GET A SECOND OR EVEN THIRD OR MORE OPINIONS!! In your case the idea that the VA might NOT pay your bills for this is unfathomable. Even the greatest organizations in the best country in the world need a wake-up call once in awhile. GEN (ret) Eric Shinseki, a fantastic ex Army Chief of Staff (new leader of the VA) I sure hope is all over this one and other cases like this. BY THE WAY- from one Iraq veteran to another GREAT VIDEO IN CONTEXT WITH A FABULOUS SONG!! GO 101st, GO AIRBORNE, GO US ARMY!! HOOAH!!

Just a Hockey Dad

Thank you!

Matt

Thank you for your service

Lee

Hey Erik, I saw your story on Cnn.com, and just wanted to say you guys deserve every bit of support this country can give you. Even if you get sick 20 years from now due to war injury the system should be taking care of it for you. To not do that is a disgrace. Take care.

Damien

To all those who have, are, and will serve this country; THANK YOU!!! Its not nearly enough but I LOVE YOU with all my heart and soul.

www.anysoldier.com supporter

I regret to hear you were billed for care outside the VA. With the world's largest medical health care system, there's bound to be some redtape. I'm a veteran and work for the VA so I'm offended by and appalled at the lack of oversight. If anyone is reading this and thinks they are not getting good care, please contact your patient advocate or congressman. Get a second opinion. Largely, I hope you will agree there are some caring people at the VA. I thank you for your service. The video shows us all too well that War is Hell.

Amy RT(R) 91P10 ( old school)

SSG Roberts.... Thank you. Is there an address for helping a fellow Vet with his civillian hospital bill? A few buddies want to pitch in.

Mike Petruschell

Good going SST! I spent 11yrs in the Navy mainly working the flight deck during Vietman and lost the majority of my hearing. I know what a pain the VA can be. Keep at 'em and don't let 'em give you any crap. Thanks for going in and getting the dirty stuff done!! I'd do it all over with you again in a heartbeat.

USAF Vet

FYI...We have been informed that that the VA is in the process of reviewing all disabilities. They are reducing some by lots.(example 90% to 60% or less.) Beware. Looks like a cost cutting measure.

USAF Vet

How can we give billions to a bunch of suits but we, as a country, cannot help our own brave women and men? I hope yours and others storys will make people get as mad as they did over the AIG-bank gig. Contact your REP and demand answers! Thanks and God Bless.

Ethan Shaw

Keep your head up and don't let it go. I've watched the VA screw my dad for my entire life. Time we stood up and said not no, but hell no! Get 'em!

Bill

I notice most of the people commenting came from CNN.com (I did too) and are commenting about the VA Billing Issue. But did any of you actually see that video??? Holy shit! How can humans do that to one another?

Robert

I am so glad you fought for your rights and got the help you needed and also broght light to the fact how our Vets are being abused by the system. With your determination to keep from losing your leg you may have saved more than just yourself but thousands more that our government seem to forget about when the soldier is no longer needed. Thank you so much. Here's an article I would like to share also. My brother went to the VA in Dallas, Tx. in 2003 with a black spot on his lip and the VA told him not to worry about it but it kept getting bigger, so he continued to go and was always told the same thing. It's probably a cold sore and it will heal. After repeated attemps to get help, the VA finally did surgery on him a year later, 2003, and he lost his lower part of his lip and chin. After that surgery he got cancer in his lung and had to have that lung removed in 2004. He died in 2005 because the cancer spread to his brain. He had served in the Army in the Vetnam war and was sprayed with Agent Orange frequently. Had the VA taken care of his lip at the on set on his complaint, I do believe in my heart he would be alive today. Thank you so much for this eye opener and I hope you are doing well. Robert....US Army 1966-1968

suzc

This footage is stunning stuff! I wish they'd show it on CNN. Each of us sleeping safe in our beds at home need to understand the gut-wrenching nature of this horror! Sanitizing war for the folks back home is not helpful. Thank you each for your service. And SSG Roberts, if the VA or anyone else gives you, or any of your buddies who made it home, any guff, you tell them to contact this old lady, who lived through Vietnam and will never ever again let a soldier go unthanked or unsupported. If we have to we'll organize a national bake sale to take care of you all!

Reza Akhavan

Dear SSG Roberts, You are an inspiration for me to always do the right thing. God Bless you and USA!

A Student

Like others, I saw your story on CNN.com. I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service. It's men and women like you that make me proud to be an American.

WVUSMC

Seen your story on CNN. Shame to say I am not shocked. I have had problems with the VA myself. Hang in there! I wish you well on your recovery. Thanks for your service.

Cin

Saw and read your story on cnn. Glad to hear you went outside of VA to seek the help you so well deserve. THANK YOU GOD BLESS. Former Armywife

Steve Mac

You rock. WE owe YOU not the other way around. Bless you, your mom, and your family.

Another

Just read about your VA plight on CNN. Glad everything worked out.

prashant

To Erick Roberts, Im happy you are getting the care you desperately need. I was extremely angry in that the govt does a good talking in serving your country, but when you are injured and need care, they walk away. The same way they did to vietnam vets. This video is shocking. The govt learned a lesson from the vietnam war and that is the american people would never support any war, that is so gruesome as this video. That is why we never saw any of this. Im speechless at the gore.

Rich B

Thank you SSG Roberts and to all your fellow soldiers for your service and sacrifice. I apologize as a citizen of the US for the idiocy of this country and the VA in what they put you through.

Chuck Potts

Thank you and your fellow soldiers for putting your lives on the line everyday for us. I agree with Col. Mead - don't take any shit from the VA. Keep fighting for your rights as a veteran! Chuck - Vietnam vet

Matt

Thank you for all you do for our country.

Cavalryman40

Thank you, and welcome home.

Monica

You guys are real life superheros! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. You are loved, supported and prayed for everyday by millions of Americans. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

truthbetold

I hope you feel better. Sorry this happened to you. I am very grateful for your service, and I am working on creating a program for vets that help with adjusting back to civilian life with well paying jobs and psychological support. Thank you

Joe S

Thank you for your service SSG Erik and I cannot believe the non-sense you have/had to endure in getting treatment for military wounds - my cousin served in the Iraq war but was killed by an EID back on Sept 20, 2007 (PCF Luigi Marciante Jr). My thoughts and prayers are always with our brave men/women of the military and wish a safe return.

Wil Raymond

Erik- Although I am not a veteran, I sincerely salute you and your unselfish service to our great country. You bravery, tenacity, persistence, endurance and courage serves as a defining inspiration with which ALL American citizens from every walk of life, profession,and background can be very proud. God Bless You, Son-- and God Bless The United States of America. Sincerely, Wil Raymond

Gary Wilson

Dude, Thank You, from Vet to Vet I thank you for your sevice. I have been to Afghanistan once and Iraq 3 times, I am an Airborne Infantry Platoon Sergeant and just wish I can make taht country better so my children are not there. Thanks for doing more than your part. SFC. Gary Wilson

Army wife

I saw your story on CNN.com. I can't believe they were trying to make you pay for your surgery after being wounded in Iraq. Thank you for your service. You are so brave!

fadi

i from mosul iraq and i worked for united state army for almost four years as linguist sorry for injury you are brave soldier . i really do like your video,

Col. Mead USMC

I saw your story on CNN.com. Don't take any shit from the VA. I wish I had more hard chargers like you!

PV2Merchant

save some for me sargent!!! hooah

Army Vet

Thanks for your service

Gary Simon

Awesome video man!

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