The hardest part was not getting caught laughing and not fucking off. We use humor and camaraderie to bring veterans together to heal and mend the wounds of war to further prevent veteran suicide. Donny O'Malley. What was the hardest part of getting out of the Marine Corps? What do you think about the superhero mantra attached to soldiers by many civilians? I'm going to write books that are going to fucking murder Marine officers for their cowardice. I don't remember if it was to win the game, but I remember the joy I saw on his face. It's moving a chess piece but now these Marines are fucked in the head for life. This is fucking boot camp. In the midst of OIF/OEF, his father tried to shield him from following in his foot steps and joining the military but he said screw being a teacher, and decided to commission as a Marine Corps Officer in 2009. My family is very close. It's dark, dirty, gritty humor used by those who've been in the shit. Hes a Marine Corps Commander and one of the reasons the Corps is majorly dominant in skirmishes with the enemy. See Photos. And most of the people pulling that entitled shit sat behind a desk for four years. See Photos. DO: I initially started Irreverent Warriors just to be a brand that fell under my publishing company that had parties and brought veterans together. They're blowing their own brains out and it's not just because they're angry at the Afghans. He fought me hard to convince me to not join. Donny's personal Instagram is @donnyomalley. Something went wrong with your request. I've been using those experience to help these organizations I've created and started running. So many people just couldn't handle it. . They think they're the epitome of leadership. I'm lucky to have had that. We looked and sure enough one of the trucks is smoking. What's the quickest way to find a Marine? I'll never forget that. In the Marine Corps, your loyalty is to the Corps and that loyalty is beaten into you from fucking day one. It's in our nature. He simply listened. I could tell someone in the Corps, "You look fat as fuck in your uniform. But, I also knew that raising awareness isn't enough. They don't take it seriously. He has few children and those are literally known by his surname. Vet Tv is a streaming on-demand video subscription that produces film and TV by, for and about veterans. You bring this veteran together with that veteran's family and before you know it you have six or seven veteran's families hanging out and sharing experiences. I would talk to some of my friends and it would sound like I was giving orders. People would sometimes accuse him of fraternization because he was so good with the enlisted. OMalley created original home-made videos to market both ventures and saw an opportunity to create a film production company after receiving feedback from his audience that they would pay for his content. Donna Omalley. Me and my frat buddies talk to each other every day. That changed this Ukrainian refugees destiny. These guys are fucking insignificant scumbag, pieces of shit and some of them are very talented but they're looked at like gods, like deity. My strict Roman Catholic-altar-boy upbringing set me up for an unconventional life of deviance, discipline, sex, violence, parties, adventure, and service to others. Did you feel stigmatized or disconnected when you left the Corps? US Marines, 2009-2015. He said, "I saw it man. I saw their experience and thought it was fucking awesome. But, in general, I passionately hate the Officer Corps in the Marines. But sometimes a particular character or a particular situation is not salvageable, right?. "I want a chance, I want equality, I want better. A video he made to market his book resonated with infantry men and women and went viral. It started when that one kid with the dreads stood in front of a camera and flat out lied. I think he was a CPT. Continue serving your community in any capacity. I had a great crew in my battalion. Anyone know how he was when he was active? For more information, please see our He wrote a best-selling book called Embarrassing Confessions of a Marine Lieutenant, then started the non-profit Irreverent Warriors to bring veterans together all over the country, and then finally found his true calling making films and television when he started VET Tv (Veteran Entertainment Television). That's an accessory to the problem. At their level, it seems as simple as telling Marine to patrol a certain area. Anyone who doubts the purity of our . We took very few casualties and there weren't even that many enemies in the area. I remember some of these tools would be making us run up and down through the squad bay in like 16 layers of clothing with the heat on blast and we'd just keep running back and forth. Get the fuck out of here with that. Finally, at some point in the conversation, I had him sold. They got the truck back to the base and the crew was like, "Yo, that's right where you guys were lying down." Also said O'Malley tried to throw him and . When I was able to be the Marine I was trained to be after that first month, it brought out the best in me. Bestselling Author and Entertainer. A $300-million (minimum) gondola to Dodger Stadium? I was actually miserable that first month. Scan this QR code to download the app now, Embarrassing Confessions of a Marine Lieutenant, VET Tv (Veteran Entertainment Television). Official Unofficial USMC forum for anything Marine Corps related. I saw it." Vira was one of those leaders that was an absolute joy to be around in the moments when things weren't serious. . Cue the collective eye roll of course. And they're so fucking pathetic and such soul-less human beings that they don't even take seriously the responsibility they have to the people that idolize them. He's an intellectual and he was giving me all these reasons why the Marine Corps was not going to be good for me and how it was going to restrain me. The story was, "Cop shoots unarmed black man.". She was married at . I will crush Marine officers until the day I die for their selfish cowardice. The whole city was involved, NYPD was involved, and that was so amazing. DO: I think that thinking of us as superheroes is much better than the alternative. No_Adeptness_8154 Active Duty O-4 . Because he needed to tell his boss that they were maintaining this presence. Embarrassing Confessions of a Marine Lieutenant: Operation Branding Iron, www.facebook.com/veterantelevision/. However, throughout the course of my commitment to this project, I've become very good friends with a lot of Marines. What was the hardest part of being an officer in the Marine Corps? You may have heard the term A Marines Marine. If you read this blog youll have a better understanding of just what that is. "MILITARY MAKEOVER: VET Tv (Veteran Television) Unveils a New, Modern Look & Grunt Style Collab", "At Vet Tv, 'don't expect anything to be politically correct, professional or honorable', "Marine vet creates VET Tv, the Comedy Central of the military", "Marines march in silkies to raise suicide awarness", "Does This Controversial TV Network For Vets Help Or Hurt Those Who Served? That's the next step in the remedial process for helping heal our demographic through humor. Watching the screen go white and then watching their fucking body parts fly everywhere, some of them were twitching, and knowing that I just fucking killed these guys. Being in a rifle company is what I miss. Directors Braden Smith (2017) Donny O'Malley (co-director) Writers Brian Murphy Donny O'Malley (2017) Braden Smith (2017) Stars Paula Lauzon Donny O'Malley See production, box office & company info It's pure cowardice and then there's selfishness on top of that. Actually, it might've been in New York City a couple weeks ago. VET Tv was first conceptualized in May 2016 and on October 12, 2016, VET Tv launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter with a goal of $250,000. I took a book about combat that's funny and kind of gives you a look into the grunt mindset showing all the funny shit that we think and see; and I re-tweaked that to make it about suicide prevention and awareness because my buddy killed himself while he was writing it. DO: I was 25 years old when I joined and 26 when I got to my unit as a boot lieutenant. Like when a Captain is being a fucking idiot or when a Major or Lt. And some of em are Oliver Stone, whos super antiwar. But now this is a movement that's seen as acceptable. OMalley discussed in a television interview with KSNV Los Vegas how VET Tv aims to connect with veterans to reduce the effects of isolation due to the pandemic. So are we going to do [brownface] again? Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. They said, "Tell them what you saw, son! scars, facial hair, physical built, etc. I knew my stories were funny and it was all from journal entries from Afghanistan, that I wrote humorously. There was joy in the stands, with his teammates, and obviously with me as the coach. We had that first one and we were like "Oh fuck" We knew it was going to happen. People like that. What was your time like overseas on deployment? A lot of the problem within the military is getting people to think like adults versus frat boys. I just ended their lives. Others are deeply racist: In several skits, OMalley wears brownface makeup while imitating Middle Eastern caricatures. That's the most simple answer that I can give. Donny O'Malley and Terminal Boots show some differences between Old Corps and New Corps. It was such a joke. Check out Irreverent Warriors as they have Silkie Hikes all around the country with the aim of helping mitigate some of the issues regarding suicide within the military and veteran community. I've been watching some of the vetTV stuff and and supporter of the silkie hikes, and he seems like a pretty chill guy. There were bombs going off in New York that day. So everyone listening, "Stop posting thirsty fucking pictures on Facebook and get out there and fucking volunteer. That's where a fucking bomb went off, and yet the day was flawless. My brain had to move at a level that it never had. The movement is tolerated by our politicians and that's a huge fucking problem. Vet Tv films a scene for an episode of Devil Docs in Riverside. The only ones you see that from are the fucking Army Rangers, Airborne, and the infantry units. You believed me, didn't you? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Donny O'Malley, is a look into the dark humor of young Marines who are forced to confront the worst of humanity in the war zone." Donny O'Malley, who founded a non-profit to raise awareness for PTSD, said he wanted to channel the invisible effects of battle. It's the same thing. If all of us are sensationalized that's a good thing for the veteran community. Privacy Policy. In Afghanistan, we knew we were pulling out but officers were still sending their men on these intensely dangerous missions that had no point. I'm honored. Except, this 95 mph fastball is now the decision between taking a life and not taking one. Why? Knowing that my brain has the ability to do those things has given me the confidence to do what I do now. You're a fucking leader." He didn't have his hands up. Please try again later. "The mental wounds of war are just as bad, if not worse, than the . I remember just being like, "All of you need to chill the fuck out. Donny doesnt care about that. Hold back all the laughter, he jokes to the quiet room of cast and crew, many of whom are veterans or active-duty military, as they settle in for more takes on a scene set at a Marine Corps ball. It happens in every city, almost every fucking day, everywhere in the country. You go to some of the less poor parts of Africa like Tanzania where it's like 60/40 Christian to Muslim and they live happily with each other; because they have jobs and food. Pull your pants up, and get to work. It looks like trash because thats literally what a battalion aid station in the military looks like, Acevedo says. I'm thankful for those that exhibit this trait. DO: My most memorable moments were two that were almost identical. What the fuck?" Im so accustomed to seeing the comedic side of skits and the comedy sketches that are now his calling card. Chill the fuck out. Captain Danny Maher (aka Donny O'Malley), retired from the Marine Corps and began his career as an activist for the veteran community in 2015 when he wrote "Embarrassing Confessions of a Marine Lieutenant" and started the Non-profit, Irreverent Warriors. Scan this QR code to download the app now. I know that I would've LOVED to serve under Donny. Then the other reason was because there needed to be some sort of structure, a headquarters to control the Silkies Hike movement so that it didn't get out of hand and it didn't turn into a money-making vehicle so that the message wasn't lost. That's Marine Corps humor right there. That was literally the shit I saw in movies. Dark humor, sketch comedy, war flashbacks, sexual fantasies, and other serious things I can't take seriously- with the occasional serious bit. It doesn't matter what you did in the Marine Corps. If you are othering people, that makes things more difficult., Asked about the misogyny in past Vet Tv skits, OMalley who has responded defiantly to such questions in the past now expresses remorse: Thats all my mistake, he sighs. O, not at all? It was cool being one of the oldest guys in my platoon. The plan is simple. In spite of being the type of person who never liked having a boss, and who was very entrepreneurial in nature, Donny O'Malley wanted to join the military and become a Marine, primarily . My dad was a Marine but he didn't talk about it that much. I looked down my scope at the building and I was just like, "God dammit. My buddies read them and they were like, "That's fucking awesome," so I wanted to make more people laugh with these entries. The hardest part for us is knowing that we can't stop it. They knew that these Marines would most likely step on one, and they still sent them into that area. They no longer think, "I'm dark. As for the Brunswick character, however the one he played that very day OMalley doesnt believe hes doing anything wrong. Identify a good cause, use outrageous, inappropriate, and dark humor to build an audience, and motivate them to rally around the cause. I see these guys out on hikes all the time. Donny was born in Queens and raised by a Colombian mother and Marine Infantry / Naval Doctor father. His account name will be u/vet_tv_ and will be flaired as an official account.Feel free to ask any questions you may have and if you aren't subscribed to Vet TV you should check it out. I needed to know where all of our guys were, where they were going to, where all the bad guys were, and even what was in the sky at 6,000, 8,000, and 10,000 feet. That's the reason I started working on suicide and helping prevent that. However, he is 25 pounds leaner and of a slightly lighter skin tone and taller as well. I was putting a gun to my head every night and thinking about pulling the trigger. I do what I want." But, my transition was not that hard. He's always been that way and now he's doing it specifically for veterans and the result is a sense of community. in Queens, NY, The United States Well, I can fucking raise awareness over veteran suicide." In the midst of OIF/OEF, his father tried to shield him from following in his foot steps and joining the military but he said screw being a teacher, and decided to commission as a Marine Corps Officer in 2009. He stared straight ahead. He didn't seem too amused though and simply grunted. Then we came back into the wire two hours later and we heard someone pop another IED. Bill O'Malley became a judge in 1985 after being the elected district attorney for 15 years, and Mary Ann O'Malley was . var _Hasync=_Hasync||[];_Hasync.push(['Histats.start','1,4553220,4,511,95,18,00000000']);_Hasync.push(['Histats.fasi','1']);_Hasync.push(['Histats.track_hits','']);(function(){var hs=document.createElement('script');hs.type='text/javascript';hs.async=true;hs.src=('//s10.histats.com/js15_as.js');(document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0]||document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0]).appendChild(hs);})(); Donny O Malley is a famous person who is known worldwide for his work. My mother has worked in the hood her entire fucking life. You truly dont understand the Marine Corps unless youve been a part of it. They'd be trampled by the rest of the fucking platoon (laughs). Many civilians scream and lash out when innocents are killed in warfare yet how many people would be able to make a decision in many cases thats like hitting a 95 mph fastball. and our Don't like it? This is OMalleys father, Daniel Maher Sr. He asked me not to, Maher laughs, when asked if he calls his son Donny on set. I could just always tell that he loved it and I was just drawn to it. Everyone would brace themselves at the funeral for someone to throw out a joke about whoever had just died to one of their brothers or sisters. I spent a lot of time with this kid just teaching him basic shit and he ended up scoring the last point of a game at the buzzer. Any officer that doesn't know that or doesn't think that's going on is a fucking tool. What's the plan to prevent it? The Marine Corps is the best because the sense of Esprit De Corps, our sense of loyalty, love, and respect for the Marine Corps as an entity is 100 times more powerful than all of the other branches because how hard everyone had to work to be a Marine. The Corps is all of us. I would still say things like that when I got out. Ive always wanted to be a part of renegade filmmaking, and to push the boundaries of things, he says. It's therapeutic to them to know that they're not the only ones to think it. 19-year-old kids forced to double-time into the arena of manhood are making these split-second decisions for us, yet we ask for an end to war when it gets messy; and messy it inevitably gets. There is still a sense of unity in trying to do something that we dont necessarily understand but know needs to be done. (Fair has since left Vet Tv.). Those who are not used to it, need to take a minute to observe us then try to understand why we are the way we are. Call of Duty sensationalizes what we do and shows us as these combat badasses. It is within every single one of us as veterans to do good things, be a good influence, and to help the community. They need to shout it from their social media and every chance they get denounce those evils. First deployment was to Southeast Asia with 31st MEU and it was a great time. If you dont want to see inside the mind of a Marine, you probably shouldnt read this blog. I'm getting hundreds of people coming up to me and saying, "Thank you" and explaining what it means to them. There's an awesome guy named Isaac here in Texas that did just that. Because some fucking officer in their command said they needed to maintain their presence in that area. Truthfully, there are two parts. [8][9], During the COVID pandemic there was a 20% increase in veteran suicides. I think the quote I used above is perfect for the Marine Corps and its kind of ironic that it came from a soldier. Except for the part where Marines strive to be the absolute best at one thing: killing the enemy. The service, which has more than 50,000 subscribers at a rate of $5 a month, is marketed directly to members and veterans of the armed forces, particularly the extensive, web-savvy, post-9/11 generation. Born Football players, basketball players, a large percentage of whom are pieces of shit I might add. DO: Getting my haircut every Sunday night because I'd be partying 'til the last minute of course. Talk about your time as a Marine and what you enjoyed most about being in the Marine Corps. The leaders in the Muslim community need to openly speak against extremism, fundamentalism, and terrorism. New episodes drop every Friday. Dont expect us to represent the U.S. military the way the commercials want us to, or the way you think we should.
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