Marine Says Force Recon in the 90s Was Absolutely Insane

Marine Recon veteran Rob Blanton sits down with Urban Valor to share one of the wildest, funniest, and most honest Marine Corps stories we’ve ever had on the channel. From growing up in Santa Rosa, California, to joining the United States Marine Corps almost by accident, to becoming a Force Recon Marine.Rob served in the Marine Corps from 1993 to 2014, retiring as a Master Sergeant. In this interview, he walks us through the chaos of joining the Marines on the buddy program, getting stuck on open contract, becoming an 0311 infantryman, earning his way into Force Recon, and eventually deploying into some of the most intense moments of modern military history.👍 Like this video to support and show appreciation.🗣️ Comment your support or ask any questions. Sometimes, our interviewees respond, and we at Urban Valor will do our best to respond as well!✅ SUBSCRIBE to support Urban Valor and the courageous Veterans who tell their stories AND so you NEVER miss a weekly episode of our veteran stories. New stories every Sunday!Your engagement greatly supports our mission to share authentic and impactful veteran stories.Chapters: 00:00 - Saddam’s Palace, Tomahawks & Baghdad Chaos01:18 - Meet Rob Blanton: Marine Recon Master Sergeant01:35 - Growing Up Around Addiction, Loss & Family Pain08:09 - Joining the Marine Corps by Accident14:32 - Boot Camp, Open Contract & Becoming Infantry22:25 - 3/1 Marines, Blood Stripes & Wanting Recon38:30 - Failing Force Recon Selection the First Time48:07 - Coming Back and Earning His Spot54:25 - Basic Recon Course & Life Inside Force Recon1:08:41 - Jump School, Dive School & 90s Recon Culture1:28:23 - Iraq, Saffan Hill & the Start of the War1:53:11 - Saddam’s Palace, Baghdad Ops & Aftermath2:33:10 - PTSD, Warfighter Made & Saving Veterans#military #warstories #urbanvalor #marines  #warstories