Army Rangers Dig Up Buried Soldiers After Rescuing POW Jessica Lynch

This is the stuff they don’t put in documentaries. Seth Ryan’s first combat mission as an Army Ranger wasn’t just historic — it was horrifying. We’re talking chemical suits, pitch-black raids, gunships in the sky, and digging up decomposed soldiers with their bare hands. This is the real story behind the rescue of POW Jessica Lynch — told by the guy who lived it. And trust me... you’ve never heard it like this like you will on today's Urban Valor Episode! In this episode, Seth walks us through: - Growing up surrounded by drugs, prison-bound relatives, and trauma most kids never see. - The fire that burned down his home — and the weird, defining aftermath. - Getting mentally obliterated in Marine Corps boot camp... and reshaped into something tougher. - Switching to the Army Rangers and becoming a punching bag for hazing because of it. - Living in barracks filled with black mold, spitting blood from pneumonia — and not backing down. - Watching new guys break bones falling off rappel towers, or worse. - His first mission ever — a rescue op no one expected to survive. - Digging into a soccer field by hand to recover the rotting remains of American soldiers. The unspoken toll that moments like that leave behind… and why Rangers carry it alone. If you’re here for real special operations history, raw emotional storytelling, and a side of war that doesn’t make it into the headlines… you’re exactly where you need to be. 👍 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. Video chapters: 00:00 – Growing Up in Chaos 04:20 – Watching His Home Burn Down 07:45 – Becoming a Marine 13:05 – Marine Corps Boot Camp: Mental Breaking Point 20:10 – 9/11 Changes Everything 26:55 – Switching to the Army Rangers 33:20 – Hazing, Black Mold, and Ranger Regiment Reality 40:00 – Training Accidents and Broken Bodies 48:00 – Jessica Lynch Rescue Mission Begins 55:30 – Breaking Through the Hospital Wall 58:00 – Rangers Dig for the Fallen 01:03:45 – The Emotional Weight of Recovery 01:10:00 – Reflections on Combat and Sacrifice #military #warstories #urbanvalor #usarmy #warstories