Sunday, November 16th, 1997. I'll never forget that day. That was the morning I became a Marine. After 54 hours of emotional and physical challenge. I had to climb the Grim Reaper at Camp Pendleton on a partially torn hamstring I was desperately hiding from the drill instructors for fear I'd get placed back in the cycle behind us. One of my platoon buddies by the name of Gamez helped me up...I'll never forget him either. That feeling of accomplishment is something you are rarely going to eclipse. I've had a son who makes me proud every day, I've graduated from college, I've made a lot of great friends and done good things as a civilian veteran. But losing 68 pounds in basic training and finishing when many of my own family members didn't think I had it in me...there's a pride in my time spent that will stay with me until the day I die. It's not something people who haven't gone through it can fully understand. So I'll just say Semper. Oooh rah!
I still remember that hike to this day. When I did it I still had a month of training. The eagle globe and anchor ceremony was the day before we graduated. Reaching the peak of that demonic hill was and will always be one of my greatest prides in my life next to my children. Oorah!!! Semper Fidelis!!!
I am not a Marine, nor am I related to any. But the ceremony brought tears to my eyes. Just wanted to say thank you to those who serve and/or have served.
I'm not a Marine, but my LT is a Gunny and he was the best LT I've ever worked for. Damn good guy out of the DoD Police uniform as well. Spent hours and hours with Gunny at the range. Always learned something and always had a lot of laughs. I don't blame you M Coleman. It is a beautiful thing to see these men graduate and become US Marines. Great comment.
@@blondehaywire6119you must be kidding… It’s a lifestone accomplishment whether you feel or not! How many voluntarily join the Corps? Not many, so stay stoic, perhaps?
It must be an incredible experience for a young recruit to receive that eagle, globe, and anchor from the D.I. who cussed them out and pushed them to the limit for the last 3 months. Topping it off with a handshake and acknowledgment that they are now United States Marines.....Nice
Sobbed like a baby...I can still remember Drill Instructor Sgt. Vasquez saying he was proud of what I overcame (lost almost 70 pounds at basic) and how hard I worked to get there. It really means the world to recruits who have to work the hardest.
One of the coolest and best memories I have was that day. Not a dry eye anywhere. The Marines have the some of best culture of any organization on the planet.
I graduated from PLT.3092 Lima Co. on 10-27-98. Every Marine that made through knew from here on out they had earned that title of Marine through their blood, sweat, and tears. This ceremony is something so special to all the ones that have earned the title UNITED STATES MARINE. SEMPER-FI DEVIL DOGS
Hey, brother! '"Blood, sweat, and tears",,, I graduated from MCRD San Diego PLT 1076 on 29 Nov 1978. We had to bivouac 2 or 3 nights I believe. Back then there was no "crucible',,,,54 hours it sounds like a real bitch. We had I.T.S. (infantry training school). I think it might harder to make it through. Semper Fi To all my crazy brothers on this post.
Pretty legit speach.. Up top the Reaper. We had our ceremony down at the Parade Field though. My drill instructor when he handed me my Eagle Globe and Anchor just said.. "Not too bad you Understand?"... haha That cell phone doh hahahaha...
I enlisted and attended Boot Camp at MCRD San Diego in August 1967. I received my eagle GLOBE & anchor in October. I dont think the name has been changed.
This is strange. They're referring to the First Sergeant as "First Sergeant"?! ⁉️ We always called every Marine, Navy personnel, and/or civilian "sir". I was in at 2005. Did any of you other Marines pick up on this?
Huh? We learn in about 6th grade History class that the Marines who raised the flag at Iwo Jima near the end of WWII which ended in August of 1945. Not sure what kind of math you use but that's about 14 years before 1959.
10 years ago ours was a bit more intimate than this...the DIs stopped and shared a few words with each of us personally before moving on to the next recruit. Also, we weren't allowed to start using ranks until after the ceremony
I’m pretty sure our graduation date was April 25th. This might be right but I don’t remember the correct date, but we shipped out January 27th that much I’m sure about.
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When did they start doing this? We never got these EGA ceremonies s when I went in mid-85. Got out in late '93 and as far as I know, they still didn't have these ceremonies as well. Was it only after they did away with ICT and introduced the Crucible?
Yes drill Sgt.History is important in the corps drill Sgt. Hey drill sgt i got an idea tell the kids to get back in school and be on time in class.hey drill instructor we're is my eagle globe anchor?
When the recruits get their Eagle, Glove and Anchor and become Marines, are they already referred to as a Private or Marine? For example, when a recruit says "Good morning, Staff Sergeant." is the proper reply way to return the greeting "Good morning, Private" or "Good morning, Marine"?
3rd btln India Co Plt 3096 2001 Earn the title and EGA. We didn't get the EGA until Family day on the parade deck back at the depot. Maybe because 911 had just happened. That warrior breakfast though after was glorious. Semper Fi Devil Dogs. Semper Fi. Stay motto, Stay Salty, and above all else Stay Disciplined! Raaah!
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