Late on this. Love your videos and DVD. I did 6 years in the Corps and switched to the Guard as an 11B. Would love to hear more about you how real with your peers and subordinates as a Christian. In terms of the guys under you, I always find a struggle in balancing Grace and Discipline.
You're a prime example of the phrase "Once a Marine, always a marine". Just because you're out of the military doesn't mean that your service ends. Thank you for all that you do, from one Marine to another, Semper Fidelis!
I stood on the "Yellow Footsteps" 5 Oct 73, Plt 395, India Co, 3rd Bn, MCRD, Parris Island. Thank You for your service. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt......OUT
Good afternoon SSgt Nichols, I just wanted to write this to tell you how much I have enjoyed all the footage of your time at MCRD. I went to Parris Island (graduated 2/13/04) but often rewatch your videos that jog memories I had forgotten from my time there. I actually sent my buddy the clip of you teaching the guide to carry the guidon because we joke about "over up cut" all the time. One thing I will add that always stuck with me is how my drill instructors would always say boot camp is the easiest part of your military career. I always scoffed at that until my first deployment, then I really understood what they meant. In conclusion thank you again for the nostalgia and video proof of just how outstanding the Marine Corps drill instructor is. Semper Fidelis
Happy Birthday SSGT! I think we went in at the same time? I was MCRD PI 1996. Plt 1117. Like you I still make an effort to recite all the stuff they taught us.
@@SSGTNICHOLS hell yes Brother. You da man. I love your videos. Been 42 years since I went to boot camp but still remember the day I arrived and the day I graduated as if they were yesterday. The time in between remains a mind numbing blur. But that means it worked 😆
Good luck at Boot Camp, I agree with Ssgt Nichols. Here's some free advice. Make sure you DO NOT look your Drill Instructor in HIS eyes. Look at HIS forehead or the the brim of HIS "Cover" (hat). "IF" the Drill Instructor tells you to look into His eyes for some reason, do it. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt.... OUT 5 Oct 73 - 4 Oct 77
Fellow brother in Christ, glad I came across your channel. Just graduated from DI school 4-21 Parris Island. Excited and determined to take some of your advice and apply it. Semper Fi!
I have lots of USA Army & USA Air Force in my family. However, most of us USA natural born citizens are proud & all to glad to remain alive & well & free!! God is love! God is glorious! ❇☀💐🗝🗽
Absolutely. I stopped running with the cool crowd early as a Lcpl, that gave me opportunities for growth because my superiors saw I was dependable and reliable also required no supervision. They are always watching to mentor a Jr Marine.
In the military are you really respecting the person or are you respecting the rank. A sergeant major asked me this simple question would you rather be liked or respected? I said I would rather be respected by being a good leader and listening to my subordinates and never forgetting where you came from. A lot of leaders forget where they came from and think they are above those under them.
Military(army) is what I’ve always wanted to do but I want to travel and from the research I’ve done which isn’t much the navy would be my best bet. But lately be been think and looking into the marine corps. When I was in jrotc in high school a marine recruiter came and talked and asked who was joining the military and I raised my hand and for some reason I was his target
I want more Marine Veterans to address love & sex in our 🇺🇸 USA Military. How it's still very much part of our society. Also, what can a soldier do if they're being falsely accused of something?
Do you feel bad for having been part of an organization that invaded Iraq on spurious grounds? An invasion that has caused the death and displacement of millions of people from that region?
@@SSGTNICHOLS Yes, the decision to invade Iraq on spurious grounds was made by elected political leaders. However the decision to be a part of the USMC and participate in this invasion was made by you. Yes?
@@johnbaker2837 maybe it's time you read the Bible, you're obviously a liberal, Iraq was and still is a corrupt nation that degrades women in ways you can't imagine, God uses any nation he wants to invade other nations due to their wickedness. It was Iraq's turn and God used the US for it. The US is corrupt as well and we may be next, so be more appreciative that there are Christians in this nation that ease God's wrath.
@@jasonbourne5142 You're talking about how Iraq degrades women when the US has transgender 6 year olds marching in gay parades? Please! You're talking a lot of self righteous BS.
If there are any topics you want discussed in future videos, please comment below!
Do you still ever wish you remained a Civilian Mr. Nichols?
SSGT NICHOLS I would love to see your advice for Marines that want to volunteer for drill field.
Are you still in the Marines?
Wish people would give 2nd chances. Would love to earn that title and messed up...
Late on this. Love your videos and DVD. I did 6 years in the Corps and switched to the Guard as an 11B. Would love to hear more about you how real with your peers and subordinates as a Christian. In terms of the guys under you, I always find a struggle in balancing Grace and Discipline.
You're a prime example of the phrase "Once a Marine, always a marine". Just because you're out of the military doesn't mean that your service ends. Thank you for all that you do, from one Marine to another, Semper Fidelis!
Semper Fi Hans! And thank you. OOH RAH!
Happy Birthday United States Marine Corps!
OOH RAH Harley!
Still remember the 14 character traits of leadership huh? Man you are my hero. Ooh rah!
OOH RAH! Thank you Odin.
JJ DID TIE BUCKLE?
Happy Birthday Devil! 🤘🏻
OOH RAH!
Happy Birthday Marine
OOH RAH Dion!
Didn't know that you were a son of Louisiana! Happy birthday, semper fi and geaux tigers!
OOH RAH! Thank you David!
Hey ssgt Nichols 👍
Happy Marine Corps birthday and happy Veterans Day Marine!🇺🇸👍
Semper Fi!
I have lots of family in Louisiana and some of the best food ever. You inspire us all keep doing what you're doing and happy birthday to the Corp.
OOH RAH! Thank you Jason.
Jason, I have a cousin who lives in Shreveport. He retired there after 24 yrs E7 in the Air Force. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt......OUT.
Happy Birthday SSgt
OOH RAH Thanisha!
I stood on the "Yellow Footsteps" 5 Oct 73, Plt 395, India Co, 3rd Bn, MCRD, Parris Island. Thank You for your service. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt......OUT
Thank you as well. We followed in your footsteps!
Happy birthday to the corps
OOH RAH!
Good afternoon SSgt Nichols, I just wanted to write this to tell you how much I have enjoyed all the footage of your time at MCRD. I went to Parris Island (graduated 2/13/04) but often rewatch your videos that jog memories I had forgotten from my time there. I actually sent my buddy the clip of you teaching the guide to carry the guidon because we joke about "over up cut" all the time.
One thing I will add that always stuck with me is how my drill instructors would always say boot camp is the easiest part of your military career. I always scoffed at that until my first deployment, then I really understood what they meant.
In conclusion thank you again for the nostalgia and video proof of just how outstanding the Marine Corps drill instructor is.
Semper Fidelis
Sheez. You were walking through my neighborhood. My wife works out at F45. S/F
OOH RAH! Thank you Christopher. F45 is a great workout!
Happy Birthday SSGT! I think we went in at the same time? I was MCRD PI 1996. Plt 1117. Like you I still make an effort to recite all the stuff they taught us.
OOH RAH! It's great information to remember not just for the Corps, but for life!
New Orleans is east of the Mississippi. You should have been sent to Parris Island, S.C. I am from Baltimore MD. I went on the bus to Parris Island
New Orleans used to go to San Diego until 2000 I believe. By the time I joined in 03 we were going to PI
I was a Marine from 78-91. Still a Marine. Drill Instructors are the backbone of the Marine Corps. This one here shows WHY.
OOH RAH! Thank you Greg. Semper Fi!
@@SSGTNICHOLS hell yes Brother. You da man. I love your videos. Been 42 years since I went to boot camp but still remember the day I arrived and the day I graduated as if they were yesterday. The time in between remains a mind numbing blur. But that means it worked 😆
Yo you in my city😂. I leave for training Nov 18. Your videos are motto.
OOH RAH to your new adventure starting Nov 18! Go all out!
Good luck at Boot Camp, I agree with Ssgt Nichols. Here's some free advice. Make sure you DO NOT look your Drill Instructor in HIS eyes. Look at HIS forehead or the the brim of HIS "Cover" (hat). "IF" the Drill Instructor tells you to look into His eyes for some reason, do it. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt....
OUT 5 Oct 73 - 4 Oct 77
Ive seen this dude for years and never knew he was from my home state. Louisiana breeds a special type of person
Louisiana is my home state, and I’m still living in it. & I have a bit of Southern in me. Anyway... OOH RAH!
OOH RAH David!
I turned 18 after a month in at MCRD . I was scared as hell but made it.
I was in the Army, wish I had you as a DI, I'm a Christian as well, whooaaa!
Fellow brother in Christ, glad I came across your channel. Just graduated from DI school 4-21 Parris Island. Excited and determined to take some of your advice and apply it. Semper Fi!
3 years after you posted this I stumbled on to it…..and you encouraged me with your message. Thank you, SSGT Nichols.
I seriously thought you would be from Boston with your accent. But you're my favorite DI 🤷♂️
BEST OF THE BEST....Thank you for the MOTOVATION!!!
Had no idea you were from Louisiana! Thats awesome!
Outstanding
Been watching this man on UA-cam for years. I always knew he was from Louisiana. I could always here it in his voice.
Yes sir need the 14 leadership traits in slower motion sir
I have lots of USA Army & USA Air Force in my family. However, most of us USA natural born citizens are proud & all to glad to remain alive & well & free!! God is love! God is glorious! ❇☀💐🗝🗽
Great man.
Absolutely.
I stopped running with the cool crowd early as a Lcpl, that gave me opportunities for growth because my superiors saw I was dependable and reliable also required no supervision. They are always watching to mentor a Jr Marine.
Mr. Nichols you're just barely older than I am!! 🏝 😇😎💃💜💄
So true. Semper fi.
He seems so calm.
In the military are you really respecting the person or are you respecting the rank. A sergeant major asked me this simple question would you rather be liked or respected? I said I would rather be respected by being a good leader and listening to my subordinates and never forgetting where you came from. A lot of leaders forget where they came from and think they are above those under them.
You’re a good man
Military(army) is what I’ve always wanted to do but I want to travel and from the research I’ve done which isn’t much the navy would be my best bet. But lately be been think and looking into the marine corps. When I was in jrotc in high school a marine recruiter came and talked and asked who was joining the military and I raised my hand and for some reason I was his target
MCRD San Diego, oohraaah
OOH RAH!
Never quit.never give up semper fi ooh that wondamas
Heck yeah!!!
Hmm. Agent Nichols to replace Agent LaSalle at N.C.I.S?
OOH RAH! Thank you!
Are you still located in Louisiana?
California now. Louisiana is my childhood home.
Thanks for being in this old Marines life Oooorah
Ooh rah!
OOH RAH Willie!
Not just in the Marines but all branches of service.
Anything for parents of future marines abd modern day global issues
I want more Marine Veterans to address love & sex in our 🇺🇸 USA Military. How it's still very much part of our society. Also, what can a soldier do if they're being falsely accused of something?
Do you miss the military friend of mine from school did 12yrs he became Sargent
You retired?
How to be a good Marine:
Don’t lick windows
Don’t eat paint
Shoot Shit
(Joking 😉)
Nothing but respect for the Marines!
You are a great example of a real man and a true Marine. At least for a boot! Haha just kidding brother. Semper Fi killer!!
I'm a bad marine
Bruh why u got OPSEC sound effects😂💀💀
Do you feel bad for having been part of an organization that invaded Iraq on spurious grounds? An invasion that has caused the death and displacement of millions of people from that region?
I am proud of being in the Marine Corps, yes. The decision on Iraq was made by the elected political leaders, not by the USMC.
@@SSGTNICHOLS Yes, the decision to invade Iraq on spurious grounds was made by elected political leaders. However the decision to be a part of the USMC and participate in this invasion was made by you. Yes?
@@johnbaker2837 maybe it's time you read the Bible, you're obviously a liberal, Iraq was and still is a corrupt nation that degrades women in ways you can't imagine, God uses any nation he wants to invade other nations due to their wickedness. It was Iraq's turn and God used the US for it. The US is corrupt as well and we may be next, so be more appreciative that there are Christians in this nation that ease God's wrath.
@@jasonbourne5142 You're talking about how Iraq degrades women when the US has transgender 6 year olds marching in gay parades? Please! You're talking a lot of self righteous BS.
@@johnbaker2837 The US does that? or the liberal left?