United States Marine Corps - DON'T JOIN Before Watching This! 

I enlisted on Friday 09112015, I ship for boot on 04182016. Both of my parents are marines, my grandfather, and his brother. Time to earn the title, and carry on the tradition. Can't wait, every ounce of pain will be worth it. Semperfi.

Marines are the only one where you have to EARN the title. In Air Force basic, you're addressed as airman. In Army basic, you're addressed as soldier. In Navy and Coast Guard basic, you're addressed as seaman. In Marine basic, you're addressed as recruit and you are addressed as recruit until you receive your eagle, globe, and anchor at graduation.

It's a mistake to join the Marines, or the military, period until you do your own research. Ask yourself if you really want to serve at all, and why. Then, check out every branch and make a choice. I'm glad that I went into the Corps.

I m a 67 yr old Marine, my son joined the Air Force, he s a load master on a C-17 and I couldn t be more proud of him for his service to our country.

Shipping in less than a month. Wish me luck, fuckers! Semper fi.

Holy shit, the letter the one marine was reading in 4:37 came from me. I was writing to some marine in Iraq who i didn't know as a school thing and i told him that it must be hard being there and wished him well. I believe it was mine because i wrote with a pen in cursive formatting, and i drew a U.S. flag with some big soldier wearing a helmet and me (the small guy) right next to him. I looked at that a few times and wondered if that was my letter, and it looked exactly like what i wrote back when I wrote it.

I have the greatest respect for anyone who joins any branch of service, but especially the Marine Corps. I enlisted in 1968 and loved every minute I served. I was honored to serve with some of the finest Americans to put on a uniform. Semper Fi

25% of you wont make it thru Boot Camp. This video is 4:51 long, how about 13 weeks and then off to ITS, and your still aren't in the fleet yet. Do you have what it takes to be one of us? You better think on it hard and long before you join, and if you make it, you will be part of a brotherhood that will be with you for the rest of your life.

Best of luck to all who join. Wearing the title U.S. Marine is the best thing I ever did with my life. When your at the top of Mt. Reaper... your DI calls you a Marine for the first time... at that moment you will know you did the best thing in your life. Semper Fi. Cpl. A Bravo Co. 1/5 1st Mar/Div

Cant wait to go through all this training :) 3 more years.... Then hopefully I will earn the title United States Marine... For our country, for us all...

My sons both are in the military.My oldest is a DEVIL DOG! He was a better person for the self discipline and respect.He went in at 17 and yeah he has severe ptsd now but he was PROUD to do his job!!!!!!!! I come from a whole family of military,firefighters etc.. and I am a former firefighter so we've all seen the ugly side of life...DEATH.My sons and I all have ptsd but I would not change a decision I've made! I worked in the ER too and to know that I saved a few lives made all the difference! THANK YOU ALL SERVICE MEMBERS!

I liked this video. While I was watching this there was a Ad about how to survive Boot Camp. As a Marine Vet myself I can tell you this. There is nothing you can do to prepare for Marine Corps Boot Camp. You simply have to have what it takes to even go.

Never Quit, Never Surrender, Keep fighting, Keep pushing forward. Come home.

I'm joining 2018 and I can't FUUUUUUCKING WAIT

I leave in 6 days for boot camp. watching this video one more time for motivation

To that dude who said the U.S. Army is first-to-fight and no the Marines. I think you should learn a little history. Thank you.

Leaving for boot camp this month, I'm ready to earn the title marine.

This was so awesome that it gave me chills, Can't wait to enlist!

I've wanted to be a Marine since I was about 6 years old and this video just inspires me to be one even more and I would love to thank every Marine that has served for this country.

God Bless Our Marines and USMC....the best corps of the world

The moto shit always tears me up, I say even after working with the other branches of service in a joint service environment, I know for a fact as a Sergeant of Marines, we are and always will be, the Best!

i am so honored to come from a family full of marines i will always support the USMC

4 months left till boot camp. waivers are a pain in the ass.

man i have one more year in high school, then I'm off...i can't wait!

I made it trough the Norwegian army. and I'm proud i did this,it was hard and i wanted to drop out but i never did, i pushed myself to the limit, hard training all day, but i stood there last day in my uniform with my head high,I'm a proud soldier, what the army gave me is somthing no one can take from me, my heart and spirit protecting my country to the last breath i got in my body.

The best thing I ever did for myself! U.S.M.C. '81-'84

I'm swearing in, and enlisting soon. Semper Fidelis.

Leaving for OCS for May 28th. Couldn't come soon enough

Always Faithful to the Corp. Thanks too the Marines and other Service Men. U.S.A!

10 Years of my life, 16 weeks of pain at Parris Island. A Lifetime of Pride! Then a 16 year break and another 11 years of my life in the Air Force but, I will always be a US Marine...

Way to cut the ending off. Lol. I want to join the Marines. Back when I was around 7 years old, I wanted to join the military. I didn't know why though, nor did I know how I wanted to join. When I turned 13. I began to learn much, much more about the branches through gaming, believe it or not. Yes, I admit, Call of Duty was one major influence for me wanting to join. But as I grew older I learned to differentiate game from reality. Learned that Call of Duty over dramatized and over exaggerated, even glorified bloody and horrible wars. I had developed the ability to tell right from wrong through gaming. I wanted to fight for those who could not protect themselves after the age of 13... because I myself was bullied to near suicide. It felt horrible to go to school every day and not have the guts to fight back or, like myself, be trained not to in any way. I began to develop neutral feelings, and gained the ability to judge not through my own eyes, but through someone else's. The ability to see the world through my friend's eyes... my family's eyes. Even my enemy's eyes, or people I had never seen or known. This key ability gave me the inspiration to learn the laws and start to study the systems our nation was founded on... hell I'm reading this and it kind of makes me feel pride and in a sense brings tears to my eyes. I started off as some spoiled brat at 7 years old... who wanted to join the military because I liked war and guns. Then I became a competitive gamer at 13... and learned the branches... learned to truly feel for those who suffered. Learned to feel what others felt by simply closing my eyes and wearing their shoes for a split second. Learned the laws of the land and developed neutral judgement... to better solve things without resorting to violence or even touching the idea of a weapon. And now... after all that stemming from some spoiled kid, I grew up to want to fight for a nation that not only let me be free to learn these things, for a nation that beat me to nothing until I had forced myself to get up and never quit no matter how close I come to failure, for a nation that openly encourages the dreams of everyone and their mother. I want to join the Marines because I don't want to fight for myself. I don't want to fight just to keep people safe. I don't want to just fight to prove to my family that I can stand above failure, but because I want to fight for what this nation was founded on. Not just some stupid cliche thing like "I want to fight to keep my friends safe", granted that is true, but I want to fight to keep the amendments safe, and the constitution, to keep the Bill of Rights from being erased. I want to fight to keep wars from erupting. To use the weapons of today, as a last resort to stop mass destruction by the weapons of tomorrow. I want to be the ambassador that every Marine is trained to be, whether it be overseas, or in our community. Some say gamers grow up thinking war is glorified and awesome. I was fortunate enough to learn ahead of time that war is cold, brutal, and unforgiving. No matter who wins, someone somewhere always suffers and pays the price he or she is never supposed to pay. That knowledge is enough to fuel a fire that only recycles this entire comment. An endless, constant reminder of what I was. What I became, and what I *AM* destined to be: A U.S. Marine. It's time I gave back everything I have been given in life. To receive is a good feeling... to return is a feeling unparalleled when met with just a smile and a thank you.

For a while I have been thinking about joining the Marines to be put to the limit to acquire discipline to create brothers To serve my country... I have been pampered like a spoiled brat Sure I may be an eagle scout sure I have many community service hours But I want to do more for my country to truly know what it means to wear that uniform to know what that salute holds within... Then I looked up the policies regarding ADHD and Asthma. Now I know how Ephialtes from 300 feels. All this love for my country... and no way for me to show it.

The disrespect in these comments is unacceptable, the Marine Corps is by far the most disciplined branch of our armed forces, army only has 8 weeks of boot camp while The USMC has 13. And oh yeah who trained the army how to swim? THE MARINES DID

ARMY...IS NUMBER 1 IN EVERYTHING..RESPECT TO ALL WHO SERVED.. GOD BLESS YOU ALL..

I'm planning on joining once I'm done with high school, which is 5 months away from today. Pretty excited and nervous at the same time.

Just one more month for me to enlist. Can't wait to earn the title.

Hanging on to the wings of the hero's, the United States Marine Corps hurrah!

my biggest problem now is that I'm not good at swimming, I do not know how to swim but I still want to join the Marines. if I'm drowning will they come and save my ass ?

I enlisted in the Navy last week as an HM and ship out next month. Can't wait to work with Marines. Outstanding guys all around.

My son is a marine may god and jessus keep u all safe always ty for ur service and sacrifice and the balls to enlist for this long dangerous journey semper fi 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

and on the 8th day god created the Marines an the devil said oh shit - U.S Marines

I'm Army Ranger. Thank you Marines for your service to our Country. Urraaaaa

2019 will be my year

Good luck to all joining, all the commercials is just boot camp. Many will hate it some will choose it as a career. I'm currently in and can't wait to get out. So many people in are ready to get out. Good luck

I would like to thank any and everyone that has been in or is in the service means the world to me. God bless you all..... joining 2016 cant wait to serve this country proudly :)

Semper Fi, bro....

Oorah ... Enough said.

2 weeks til bootcamp

I remember that commercial I ain’t really pay attention to it cause I was young but I do 😂 1:03

I went to boot camp in 1958, we got physically beat up and worked until we passed out, always getting punched and kicked but I survived and am much better for it, would still give my life for my country.

Why do these commercials portray usmc being infantry and infantry only? Theres hundreds of jobs in the marines that dont involve killing other human beings.

If I was a man I would totally join the military, but what is it really like for a woman to be in the military?

A few battalions of these guys would resolve the whole isis dilemma real quick. But I don't think that is on Obama's priority list however. He's too busy talking out of both sides of his mouth and trying to appease this nation by telling us how "peaceful" Islam is. LOL.

I took my oath last month in October. In DEP right now waiting to ship in May 2018. I’m a first generation American in my family so to me it’s more then just “joining the military”. I picked the Marines because they symbolize the best of the best.

after seeing this I am kind of nourves is good to protect your country but still wanna protect your self first.

There's no prouder branch in the United States Military than the United States Marine Corps

If I've broken 6 bones will I still be able to join?

Notice they omit images of bloodshed and death from their promotions....

I just came back from the Recruiter. I remember being 12years old and wanting only to join the Marine Corps. Now 5 years later, that journey is about to begin! OORAH!

I’ll be nervous as shit but I will never EVER give up cause if I get dropped, I will have to live with that for the rest of my life in sorrow. I will keep going even if my arms and legs snap. THIS RECRUIT WILL NEVER QUIT!!!!!

im joining and im going to be 17 years old... kinda scared lol

Yeah um I am just going in to the Air Force LOL

I am an x-Marine. Do yourself a favor and go to college and make something of yourself. To build a better America, America needs educated people not robots turned out by the Marine Corps. I joined because of the draft but now you have a choice. Speak with someone who has been in a war zone. Ask them, if they made the right choice. Thank you.

6,500 veterans & 349 active duty committed suicide in 2012. My son is in the delayed entry program and I'm terrified. I am praying the VA becomes the organization it is supposed to be, and that resources for ALL military are plentiful so that this horrific epidemic is ended once and for all. I love our troops; they need us as much as we need them!

God Bless all you Marine pups. You have taken on a job that most cannot imagine. I was old Viet Nam era Army but I knew when push came to shove we needed the Marines to save us from a body bag. You are all future Medal of Honor recipients and I wish you all the best. Be brave, be consistent, be versatile, and above all, do your duty. Semper Fi, my brethren. You will be the best, of the best.

@Alexandre by the way I see it, your prob a kid who wants to join the army rangers. The marines bro are the best in the world. The most feared armed forces in the world. May I tell you who won in the pacific bud. Do your research first because you obviously don't know anything at all. The Marines are the equivalent of US army rangers but better. Army rangers got there ass whooped in Somalia in the 90s so do your research man.

The few the proud the navy seals

the Marine corps is like America's little pitbull, they feed us, mistreat us, and then they let us out to attack someone

in 4-5 years i will try to join. this guys are heros respect from germany

BOOM!!!! Hope to see you, my brothers, in the USMC.

Lol of course the black guy could not swim at first

United States marine corps - DON'T JOIN Before watching : [ *Semper Bye!: U.S. Army First-to-Fight--NOT the usmc* ] and [ *Army vs marines Semper Lie 3: usmc RUNS; Leaves U.S. Army to Fight the Enemy* ] and [ *AWOL wheeled US marines FAIL to reach Baghdad Saddam Escapes* ]. United States marine corps - DON'T JOIN Before You Google This: [ *Mortality of American troops in Iraq* ] and [ *Never Faithful; the Rivalry Between Our Army and marines* ].

trump 2016

I hope y'all all come home safe from the military and thank y'all for your service in the military

I still get goosebumps from that first commercial. It’s been two years since eas and all I want to do is go back.

God bless our defenders of freedom and liberty! Not for one minute will I take my freedom for granted.

I spent 22 years in the Corps. If you have never been in uniform you have only a subjective. Shared hardship forges brotherhood.

For all those about to join. Get used to standing by. Marine Corps is an amazing family though. Good luck to you all

I'm looking into joining the marines but my parents disagree but I want this, I want to become apart of something and join something bigger then myself and live to defend my country.

This video is very motivating, I wanted to be a marine for so long. Then I noticed there's a training harder than the marines. I felt like I needed that, I have 2 years. I'm a sophomore, ready to go to bud/s. Marines have tons of honor. I just felt I needed something more.

War will kill us all. We must learn how to live WITH each other. Instead of fighting to show who's superior than another.

I watch this every morning to get motivated and every single time I start crying less than 30 seconds in. I have so much respect for them it's unbelievable. It's like I'm watching my future on video and it's so perfect ❤😍😁😁😁. Me becoming a marine is going to be the hardest thing to experience in my lifetime but it will be the most rewarding experience once I make it into bootcamp and I'll come out a United States Marine. I will protect you all in a couple years with all that I have to give . Thank you for making this video. Thank you to all who have served and all who will continue to serve in the future . The few. The proud. The Marines.❤💪🇺🇸 Which direction are you running?.....

I leave for MCRD Parris Island on May 2nd. Ready to earn the title!

At 1:00 was probably to most inspirational part. I still play that through my head every time I fail or think it is too hard. I can't wait to join at 18! Semper Fi

Thank you for your service to our country, Marines. Simper fi!

I visit my recruiter today to do the paper work for MEPS. I FINALLY get to start my journey.

I don't like seeing people argue which branch is better than the other or which one takes "the guts." I think if you serve in the military, regardless of which branch, you deserve the up most respect. I can't wait to serve in the military. I want to serve in the army and then later become a marine. The military life is what I want and I can't wait for it!

From the yellow footprints we were conceived to the VFW where we drink and eat . Forever United States Marines!!!!! Semper Fi brothers!!!!!

I spent a year and a half in training and schools before going to my unit. No walk in the park but best thing I ever did. Somebody has to do it, might as well be you! Do you have what it takes? Most don't!

I cracked up at 2:28. Tyranny, injustice, etc.. yeah, we have that in the U.S. right now! Where are the Marines to stop it?

February 23, 1977, I remember 5 or so of us milling around the DC airport waiting for our flight to Charleston. Only the clothes on our backs and a large manila envelope in hand. An old lady asked where our luggage was, being motherly. One us replied we wouldn't be needing luggage where we were going. She asked where, and we told her. She gasped and crossed herself. Thanks Lady, now the reality hits. At the wooden receiving barracks we were met by a Gunny Green. He had Combat Aircrew Wings and a DFC ribbon. After graduation I mentioned this to my, Uncle a Ret M/Sgt. His standard reply for all such subsequent inquiry was a simple yes I knew so and so. in 1986 I was building AH-64A Apaches and was working with an inspector whom I knew was a Ret. Gunny. By now the weather had gotten hot and I to do a Torque to Witness. Jesse spotted my tattoo. He asked me when I served, 77-81 I replied. He said he was 57-77. I said that my uncle had served 54-74. What was his name he asked? James Aloysius Hegarty I said. He said "What!". I repeated myself. He described my Uncle perfectly. I asked where he knew him from? Laos 1961 he replies. Air America contract. My Uncle was shot down and barely survived 30 days. He was rescued the same day his Father (Grandfather to me) Died. He did not tell us until 83' why he was not at the funeral.

been there done that got the t shirt. 90% of the homeless are military vets. I enjoyed my time in the service but after you leave you better have a good plan

The biggest mistake I made in my li9fe was not joining up when I was young enough. Not I am too old. Don't make the mistake I did, join NOW while you are of age.

I'm a Navy Veteran 74-79 on a Carrier. Even though we all take the oath nobody has more respect then a U,S, Marine,!!! We server to give, protect liberty and freedom to all who want it,!!!

I started out with 75 guys that first night and graduated like 41 everyone wearing a rifle expert badge. And you'll never be prouder than on graduation day

No lie, but you will run towards it. 30 years since I served, but let a sound go off or a commotion and I naturally head towards it. Once a Marine always a Marine...

Bootcamp, May through Aug 1993. Separated August 2003. Best years of my life. :D Semper Fi.

Age waiver i pray passed ! I'm a 31 year old of age future recruit Marine i pray ! I am to become one if possible ! I am desperately needing too join soon ! Never been molded by anything, accept work ! I am extremely young in comparisons too my number / age, Physical birth age ! I have a month before 32 and need to join like now ! Thank you for this video dear Marine Corps ! It motivated my ambitions to seek a higher calling then just some work place and to have a sense of belonging Sir's & Ma'am's ! Respectfully, Paul Hampton~.

I just came across this site. And yes the training has changed. I went in 90 and came out 94. 1st Batt 1097 back then I had Ssgt and Gunn Sgt telling me about the old Cor ways. There is no old U S Marines. They have evolved in too a smarter fighting force. Still weapons and hands are our tools. But the Marines have become more reliant on technology smarter and faster. The need to haze and beat people into submission those days are over. Yes moms and some dads don't want to hear about there kids being beat to death by other recuirts. And yes I saw a guy in my platoon get a blanket party it's horrible. It was the greatest feeling receiving my eagle,globe and anchor I had tears in my eyes! Congratulations to all the future Marines.

I join next year! Oorah! Been waiting my whole life for this!