I have great respect for the Marines. Me, I don't have what it takes to be a Marine. Now, I'm an old man 68 years old. All I can do now is watch videos and dream. In my younger years I did join the AF and I liked it, in fact I wish I would have stayed in. Now, I have a slew of health problems from Agent Orange but I still like to dream about what it would have been like to be a Marine.
daryl winn you did your duty, and I’m pretty sure you did it well. Regardless of branch, and sibling rivalry, we’re all brothers in the end. We all took the oath, and we all are doing or did our duties. Semper Fidelis Airmen.
@@jawbreakingcandy836 Agent Orange was a chemical defoliant used by the US military in Vietnam. Unfortunately, MANY U.S. servicemen have had tremendous health problems from it (not to mention what happened to any Vietnamese who were exposed, but we really don't hear about that in the States). I've lost more than one loved one to Agent Orange. Bad business...
@@amybettencourt3404 R.I.P TO YOUR LOVED ONE'S MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU. GOD BLESS THEM ANY YOUR FAMILY. THE WAY THEY TREATED VIETNAM VETERANS WHEN THEY RETURNED HOME WAS A NATIONAL DISGRACE. A CLASSIC EXAMPLE OF THE CORRUPTION , STUPIDITY , IGNORANCE AND INCOMPETENCE OF OUR SO CALLED ELECTED OFFICIALS IN OUR GOVERNMENT. GOD BLESS ALL VIETNAM VETERANS.
@@leviticuscornwall9631 They still risk their lives for us no matter where they are. The globe on the Marine Corps symbolizes worldwide service. And there were Marines fighting in every one of our wars since the Revolutionary war and some Marines paid the ultimate price in every war, they were created before our country was created. Having the birthdate of November 10, 1775.
04:21 My favorite part. A U.S. veteran grandfather congratulating his grandson on completing boot camp. Handed down to another generation. And a real, affectionate hug to go along with it.
I went thru Parris Island in the summer of 1968. There is 3 things that are stuck in my mind forever. One is the heat , two is how tough it was , and three is my senior Drill Instructor. I can picture him in my mind's eye, but I can't put a name to him. It was 48 years ago.
A universal experience? I went through Army basic at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma in the summer of 1983 and can say the exact same thing, especially my Senior Drill Instructor. Dude was nearly seven feet tall...!
I went to BCT/AIT in 1981. One DS was short, stocky, built like a bull-dog. I remember he was a two tour Vietnam vet with an 82nd Airborne combat patch and a Ranger tab. Told us he'd take any of us on in the sand pit man to man. Nobody took him up on that one.
John Williamson I’m not sure if I would’ve made it back then! I went through boot just 6 months ago but compared to what y’all did it was a cakewalk I’m sure!
You will never forget the men who helped you become part of a brotherhood that last forever. Once a Marine always a Marine. Oorah and Semper Fi hard chargers
As an Army NCO that spent years in combat arms, the single greatest accomplishment of any NCO (regardless of branch of service) is seeing how well he has trained his troops. Personal accomplishment mean nothing if your troopers cannot excel. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing your subordinates succeed and even outshine your own career.
When i was there my CDI was Ssgt Morales. The same Sgt from the video. I can say that he left a large impression on how I am as a marine. It's so strange looking back at this like some sort of cruise book.
I’m a poolee right now, and when I saw that moment those recruits became Marines and the DI was giving that speech on them forming into Marines, I let a tear. I don’t cry much at all but when he said that I couldn’t help but let out a tear of pride thinking that will be me one day. Semper Fi to all my Marine Corps brothers and sisters.
I graduated boot camp from Paris Island on 2-4-1996, this was the proudet day of my life. I am 3rd generation Marine, and the day I walked across that parade deck and hugged my grandpa (a retired Marine of 30 years) my mother said that was the first time she had ever seen him cry. God bless the Corps, and Semper Fi!
Greatest thing you'll ever do my friend. This is a brotherhood like no other, and you have NO idea what this is already doing for your future. I wish you well, and you'll have a MILLION stories when you get there. Just make sure your in perfect shape when you get there, & keep your mind focused. So many go in with a gf or wife, & their head is not right because they're worrying about her. God Bless Marine, & wear that Eagle Glob and Anchor Proudly... I know I did!!! Semper Fi Future Brother...
I went through P.I. in July of 1984. I still remember it. The smell, the heat, the whole experience. Every Marine remembers this experience forever. USMC 1984-1988 SF!
My drill instructors was gunnery Sergeant riggins, Sergeant greenwood, and Sergeant kellum. Platoon 1065... Those three men influenced my life more than anyone else on this Earth. Taught us how to handle fear and to be courageous and push through.
It’s almost unsettling hearing them talk as opposed to the yelling and screaming that di’s are capable of. It’s like an on & off switch. Professionals.
Missing my baby boy as he goes into day #14 @ Camp Pendleton. Watching this made me cry and smile I cannot wait to hug him. I miss him so much already. Big thanks to all these young men (&women) that have given their life to the Marines!
I joined the Marine Corps over 40 years ago (0311). And if i could go back in time, knowing then what i know now, would i do it again. And i can honestly say" Ain't no fucking way"!!! You can get yourself killed doing this. Let me be clear , the Marine Corps is very serious shit, it is not some college fraternity, it is not a game. Ok, Now for those of you who want to join, good luck.
You're absolutely right but you joined over 40 years ago so you probably saw some really rough shit our boys now days will probably never have to see and I honestly can't thank you enough. Thank you and god bless
drill instructor are like All-Stars, top of their physical form, best in shape, mental toughness, drill instructor gradurate, recruite in for a long run, Hooyah!
hey Hinkle, do what you want. It is your life. When i signed up two years ago I didn't tell my parents till a week before i left. Yes they are gonna be scared and have questions, but at the end they WILL be proud of you. Good luck and Semper Fi.
I read One guys statement that he had gone through boot back in 63 I think he said and couldn't remember his Senior DI's name. Well I went through boot in 58 at Diego, Plt. 299, SR Di. S/Sgt Irwin, Jr Di, Sgt Lay, that man when we were doing our miles on the grinder he would run around our Plt. Backwards smoking a cigarette and ask us why we were running so slow. His favorite saying was we didn't know zilch. Forget them no way they made me into the Man I became and still am today. SEMPER FI 58-64!!
I served 12 years in the Marine Corps, two of them on Parris Island as a range coach (0933), and I got to see first hand how these recruits would come as civilians who didn't know their ass from a hole in the ground, to Marines who were ready to do anything asked of them, no questions asked. The drill instructors may be hard and in some cases insane (some of the 4th battalion drill instructors), but they are damn good at what they do.
Justin Leedy don't worry I recommend the DEP they'll help you to get ready before boot camp and don't worry to ask for more help with what you have trouble with, like pull ups, crunches, or the 1.5 run they will help you get ready for boot
Hey justin learn to be homeless , because once the training is over and they send you to these BULLSHIT MILITARY OPERATIONS OVERSEAS AND IF YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO SURVIVE AND WHEN YOU COME BACK ALL FUCKED UP IN THE HEAD THEY WILL FORGET ABOUT YOU REAL QUICK AND IT WILL BE OFF TO THE GUTTERS , SEWER SHIT AND GARBAGE DUMPS. I SUGGEST BE A GRUNT IN A LINE COMPANY OR WEAPONS PLATOON , YOU LIVE LIKE AN ANIMAL SO IT WILL GET YOU READY. GOOD LUCK JUSTIN. Then you can watch THE VOTER FRAUD COMMUNIST PUKE GIVE ILLEGAL ALLIENS HOUSING , FOOD , JOBS , MEDICAL , THE RIGHT TO VOTE AND A MONTHLY CHECK WHILE YOU HAVE HOMELESS MARINES COMPLICATING SUICIDE AND FUCKING STARVING. 22 VETERANS COMMIT SUICIDE EVERYDAY AND THIS COUNTRY DOES ABSOLUTELY FUCKING NOTHING.
I have a world of respect for Marines. I’m a former Army soldier myself and I know you guys have the hardest Boot Camp of the major branches. I think we are very distant second.
My favorite part of my brother's time in boot camp was the letters. I loved writing to him and getting letters and knowing what was going on. I will always have thoes letters... I am so proud of him... in 6 months he will be going on a 6 month deployment to Afganistan and I will miss him so much
those guys are the spirit of America to protect and serve for the freedom and democracy in the home of the brave and i will always admire that country and their culture that i truly respect i love the U.S.A
Of course the DI's look like bullies. These kids go from doing what they want to do whenever they want to being told what they are going to do. It is all part of making young men and women Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, and Airmen. You will not get a bunch of 17 & 18 yr olds to listen to you by being "nice". Teamwork is drilled into the recruits the moment they enter boot camp and it is teamwork that will get most of our fighting men and women home. Break down to build up. That's how it's done.
I have to say 4:20 made me tear up watching the elderly vet shaking as he held his grandson. I hope my grandmother can see me in one year right there too.
I’m a second generation Marine. My dad was in from 38-46 and served in the South Pacific but never talked about it. He did mention Boot Camp a few times. I was in from 68-70 and served at Chu Lai 68-69 1st MAW. I know his Boot Camp was A LOT worse than Min, from what he said. Sadly, he passed before I hit 17 and didn’t get to see me join.
If you are going to sign up !! Read listen and learn about effects of war on the mind . If you return and some did not do not feel bad , they died in Honor ! If you are taking care of a veteran , Thank You For Caring for our Warrior and know we stand with you , Every day ! Protect all our freedoms , any freedom we loose is a battle won for our enemy. And the blood spent on protecting the freedom was meant to expand on not to surrender, as it is the freedom that keeps us alive and destroys our enemy ! No matter the reasons the people need to know and trust that freedom no matter how small is worthy of the sacrifice made for hundreds of years , and shall always be protected by everyone in or out of service , and a soldier s job is never over , the duty comes as doors open and shut in life , these must be shared and understood before a warrior signs up , to fight with those few who give so much to so many not only in America ! Fly your flag and respect the many symbolic reasons that that flag represents to those who have had that draped over them when coming home to the land of the free and home of the very Brave ! Gods love and protection to the troops and wisdom for the leaders of government who put our Heroes in conflicts and who they must not question as the public , but only do as asked no matter the outcome , the hardest job in the world , is being members of those who fight our wars , and disrespecting the flag is disrespectful to our heroes , who must do as ordered ! If you do not like the governments actions do not vote for your leaders in Washington ! But always Respect the flag that that has the Red stripes of blood given in service , while making a life in a free country , and never accept any loss of any freedom for any reason and carry the fight to get our freedoms back that do many have sworn to protect , Such is the sacrifice made for our children's future in a land of the truly free to know the truth and remove those who attack our freedom or way of life and a duty for those who served and made it home and know the sacrifice of those who gave in the name of freedom and not confused with who you put in the White House ! So many Americans confuse government policy with the men who must act on the governments orders to do and or die by doing or not doing your duty to country , never forget that flag is of the men and women of our country and the government did not make that flag but family's of the military , to remind the world of those in uniform are there were you see that flag ! The president has his own flag make sure to protect our men and the red white and blue flag even to death , because it is what our enemy wish they could do burn our men our flag our country and freedom that they must never be helped to do , even by our own !
Parabéns Marines, a liberdade de seu país também está em suas mãos! E a liberdade é algo mais do que importante, e uma conquista diária. Augusto Paulo, Sidrolândia Brasil!!!
I'm a disabled US Army Veteran and if I wasn't permanently injured, I would have transferred to the Marines, Air Force, or Navy if I didn't stay in the Army. The Marine Corps certainly is the most physically and mentally demanding part of all of the other branches and I'm someone who has always enjoyed a challenge and problem solving. The Marines definitely offers both of those along with so much more. I thank you all Marines for your service and everyone else for your service in all of the other branches. Semper Fi and once a Marine, always a Marine!
When we were in the final phase we did a Company hump around The Island. I was one of the two, four Marine teams that did crossing guard duty. I ran, with full gear, and pack, for ten miles, while the rest of the Company humped. I had to wait for the Company to pass the intersection and then I had to run to the front of the Company and then block the next intersection. It was the most challenging thing I ever did in my life and still is thirty years later.
The one regret I have in life is not joining the Marines. I have a lot of respect for these men. May God bless each and every one of them and keep them safe where ever they may go.
my son graduates on the 28th of october, from san diego. he broke his leg the week before they went to pendleton, but now after a 3 month hiatus setting and wasting away in sickbay (i forget the name there) hes made it, almost. his motivation is extremely high, and he is determined. he broke his leg on a run, but was forced to finish on the broken leg. i believe he would have completeld the entire boot camp rotation had the instructors not seen the sweeling. this kid is one determined and motivated young man. moreso than i ever gave him credit for when he was home. he celebrated his 20th birthday in boot camp, and had a grandparent die while he was gone. but still he remains ever determined. its amazing the amount of pride that comes from these young recruits. hell i get pumped up watching these kids, who are not related to me, go thru the shit my kids is going thru. and loving. he did the gas chamber and loved it. i think he might be a masochist. lmao. i really think that he is a natural born marine. who if they said you need to take a bite of a shit sammich, he would ask for seconds.
I went in 30lb overweight and lost all of it in 3 months. It was a pain in the ass and the best thing I ever did. Seems like kids coming up in this country lack discipline and expect Obama to give them everything in life. I think it should be required for everyone to go through an enlistment.
I went in 30 years ago and you know what? People said the same thing about kids in the 80's. They called us soft because we didn't grow up during the rioting and protests of the 60's. They said we didn't have Vietnam staring us in the face 6 months after enlisting. We may have been the children of the age of divorce and broken families,but we had attitudes because he mostly raised ourselves on T.V. re runs,playing in the streets and cooking our own T.V. dinners. Every generation says it has it easier then the next one.Soon,my own son will report to MCRD San Diego to begin his journey as a Marine.I hope he gets as much out of it as I did.
You'l love what the Marines give back to you.I was a Drill Instructor 1952-53,many of of us recieved notes,letters,cookies,,cakes.One woman tracked my mother down through the telephone directory-took her to lunch at an upscale Beverly Hills restaurant
+LBigJake14 Why are you comparing random 17 year-olds to hardcore military-men? Are you a Navy SEAL? Do you have over 300 confirmed kills? Are you trained in "Gorilla" warfare?
i was in the army for 6 years, but i can honestly say i have respect for the marines in their unity, the army men are muts, we didnt have this untiy, very nice
I've read almost all of the comments and I'm glad to see that a lot of people want to join and that couldn't make me happier being a former marine. Once your 18 you have the choice it's your life and it was the best decision I have ever made. Good luck and to my brothers ooorah and god bless and may we never forget those who gave their all.
Hardest thing I have ever done. But standing at the Iwo Jima Monument, and getting my Eagle globe and Anchor was the best moment of my life. Made those 12 weeks worth it.
I joined the Army when I was 17. In hindsight, I had no clue what I was getting myself into or where I was going in life. If I had waited a few years to weigh all of my options and figure out what is best for me, I might have made a different decision. With that said, I have been in for 7 years now, and I don't regret my decision. Whatever you decide to do, make sure you take a good hard look at yourself and what you want in life. Gather all the information you can and make an informed decision.
About to enlist, living here in Idaho going to San Diego. Not all too scared, just a good amount, but mostly nervous of the unknown. Hoping I'll make it through as a United States Marine. This shit is just so motivating, love it!
"What did you do to my son". We made him a Marine, Ma'am. I see why these families are so tremendously proud that their son or daughter earned the privilege to be called a United States Marine.
Regardless of what branch of service you join, it still takes a special kind of person to stand up and raise their right hand saying " I solemnly swear or affirm to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America against ALL enemies foreign and domestic." So with tha being said; I commend and thank you for taking that challenge of serving your country. I'm currently serving in the Navy and I don't regret a bit of it.
Very nice, a salute to those in uniform I thank you for what you do. If i only had the heart and motivation to do you do. You have my support.... if that means anything..
My DIs were the funniest at a point after we became marines it was really amazing. At first I was like I'm in the big league know but after a while u get into the routine doing all u can to avoid getting fucked up and getting close to your fellow recruuts/marines it's a good experience u learn how tough u can be how fast under pressure. I will forever thank my drill instructors for what they helped me accomplish. Oorah and Semper Fidelis
I've already made my mind up and i've decided i'm going to join the Marine Corps, i've already done a ton of research and found out alot of useful information which will help me do this!
My OSO, Capt. James O'Neill. He served multiple tours in Iraq as an Infantry Officer and will be going back to the Fleet once his recruiting duty is up. And the Marines have actually had to cut back on the number of people they ALLOW to re-enlist, because so many Marines want to. It's not a waste-the Marines are the best this country has to offer: physically, mentally, and morally. It's an honor to be one, and those who actually are, know that.
