Wow i would like to meet you, and share our experiences. Nothing sexual, to old for that. When I was in the navy I never knew many women in the navy. I was always gone and my Ex hated it, always underwater. Not to say I had ample oppurtunities with women in varioua ports, LOL. Believe me, once they knew who I was they would fall over backwords. That was really strange. If I ever could, I would like to talk to you. edit Have to ask, are you Naval Academy, I am not. ?
I spent 12years in the service and still salute and touch my hat to those who have served and are still serving. My family started in 1775 and have served ever since because we are Americans and love our country.
I am a rapidly aging "Army Brat" and I am brought to tears with pride in our armed forces. In this world of conflict and dangers I am comforted that we have such a strong and dedicated military. God bless them all, stay safe and be well.
Our military will be all that much stronger on January 20th when PRESIDENT TRUMP is sworn in. THANKFULLY. HE LOVES OUR MILITARY AND OUR COUNTRY. THE COMMIES DO NOT.
Right after 9/11 my son (Navy) was deployed to Iraq - he was a Seabee and the Marines plowed the way for them. I am so thankful to all of our military sons and daughters - all gave some, and some gave all. My son made it through and came home - I pray for all of them to come home safely - will the world ever get the memo that not only is war Hell - but it also doesn't matter where you are or what country you live in - we all pay a serious price for it. When will we ever give peace a chance? Let's try - you never know - it may actually work! 🥰🤗💖💖💖
We were deployed to a combat outpost on the Iranian border and we got an alert the EOD what's coming in to set off some uxo and certain individuals hand in the mrap I stood there and took it in the balls it blew the colonel Iraqi colonel all the windows out On the Border and trust me this s*** ain't no joke😂
@@kiddetroit8403 Thank you for your service - I can't say that I know what you went through, because I can't even imagine what you experienced. I am so grateful to you and everyone else who served and are serving. You're the best! 🤗💖🙏
So many Americans know about the Queens guards, but have never seen this. Our Military is amazing and we should be showing videos of this until everyone has seen them.
What queen ..I don't think so they know who is the queen. They didn't got in the human school ..not many knows the Latin Rome SPQR..the main origins of the international law House
That’s because our media doesn’t show it. You can only see this on special channels or at air shows. I love watching the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds. It’s harder to get to shows because budget cuts have affected how many they attend and social issues have decreased the number of shows. Take your kids and go whenever you have a chance, they are often free to attend. My favorite is Fleet Week in San Francisco.
As a proud ex-pat Brit living in the U.S. I agree. The Silent Drill Team are an incredible display of discipline, the equal (at least) of anything I've witnessed in my home country. Marines, both Royal and U.S., are absolutely top-notch! Semper Fi!
Thank you for your kind words and many of us here are descendants of the great people of the United Kingdom, Both of my parents and all my cousins are from your home country ❤
Britain and U.S need to stick together in times of woe, only way to get through. I’m from the other side of things, Britain/Germany, family in the military was based in Hamlin
PROUD TO SAY AT A WALMART WITH A MARINE ELDER WEARING A VIETNAM CAP,,, I SAID " THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE,,,, HE LOOKED AT ME,,,, LIKE I WAS A UFO,,,, HE SAID MY BIRTHDAY WAS 2 DAYS AGO,,, I SAID " WELL HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY ,,,, AND ALL ELSE!!!!"
THANK YOU for the sacrifices of both your husband and his family. As the granddaughter, daughter, niece, Mom and wife of U S military service members, I KNOW that you, his family, gave right along beside him. THANK YOU for your commitment
I first saw the Blue Angels in San Diego at Miramar Air Force Base with my late husband, 6 year old daughter, and 1 year old son. I was concerned due to the loud volume for my children. They shouted with joy. That was 35 years ago and still one of the best experiences.
Female USAF VietNam Era vet here! Of course I love the Air Force Thunderbirds and always will! The Navy’s Blue Angels are amazing and so beautiful! I Saw them fly together with the Thunderbirds to honor 9/11 and it was so meaningful and magnificent that all who watched cried! ✝️God Bless all our military personnel! We stood and still stand for our American beliefs and once we take the oath it is ours for life!
Pride comes gushing out of me when I see these young Marines! The Blue Angels flew over a family military funeral. One in the middle went straight up! I thought I'd faint trying to stand motionless. Amazed always!
Things like this always make me proud to be an American. And when I see the team of the blue angels, I’m half excited and half ready to faint. I think all of you pilots are absolutely wonderful.
I am a former navy Commander US Nuclear subs. I love the men and women who serve our great country, as proven throughout history. That is because WE can read anything and make up our minds as to what is truth. I flew back seat with a Blue Angel once. WoW I did not throw up.. It was a T38 trainer, he was trying to get me to go air instead of nuclear. I love all marines, but they put themselves in harms way, in a way I never did.
Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer and loved every day I served. The Blue Angels (Navy Pilots are the Best) Go Navy. The Marines Silent Drill Platoon is outstanding!
Remember that Marine Pilots are also "Naval Aviators" and have to qualify on a carrier, just like Navy Pilots. Usually there is one Jarhead on the Blue Angel Team. ❤❤❤
My son is ret. Navy, my son-in-law was ret. Navy, one of my older brothers was ret. Marine and the oldest brother was ret. Army, so I guess you might say we had all bases covered! I am so proud of all of us in the USA! And all those in uniform and retired!
I had the honor and pleasure of being billeted off base in a civilian hotel at the same time as the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team. Once a few members saw me in uniform, they figured it out; a 41 year old Air Force 2nd Lieutenant? It was clear to them I was a ‘Mustang’, a term the Air Force doesn’t use. I had served nearly 20 years in the enlisted ranks before taking my commission. They passed that information through their ranks. Every time I saw these exceptional young men anywhere - in the halls, in the restaurant, on the base - they showed me the utmost respect and deference. They made it very clear that they respected me as a senior enlisted person, as well as respecting me as an officer. The USMC Silent Drill Team is an exceptional team of exceptional Marines who are also exceptional humans. I am proud to have earned their respect.
Your story brought tears to my eyes and swelled my heart with pride at the respect and honor our military live by. Thank you all for your service and protection! ✨💖✨
Oh yeah, We’re super lucky to have our Military and Veterans on n and off the field. GOD bless America and all of the women and men serving to protect us. We need them to survive and protect.
DAMN SAM......those rifleman AND pilots...are STUNNING...their precision makes me want to CRY....why..??....the very CLEAR REPRESENTATION......of EXCELLENCE...!!!!!!!!!!!!
My dad served in WW11, his dad in WW1 I was only six yrs old when daddy passed away his dad before him I never got the chance to know either well at all God bless everyone who served and serving
Navy vet here I was stationed at Pensacola Naval Air Station when I was active Duty. I met many of the pilots as I worked in the BOQ as a front desk clerk.
This brings back so many fond childhood memories, being on the flight deck with my Papa. He flew the very sturdy C 130’s, DC 10’s, actually, you name it he flew it, but his favorite was the “Phantom 4” Jet. He also enjoyed the B 52 long range bombers! Yes, I know the Air Force has “The Thunderbirds”…. After his 2nd 1.5 year deployment in Vietnam, I hope he is finally at rest peacefully….
Oh my! The first time I have ever seen this. GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY. YOU ALL PUT YOUR LIVES ON THE LINE FOR US. THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING US AND OUR COUNTRY. THANK YOU!
This is so awesome! Took my sons to a Blue Angels show at Miramar when they were little. We’ve seen their show every chance get. That was 45 years ago. We love them ❤❤❤❤❤
America has the greatest most disciplined military in the world, and those who refute it are few!!! You are the super power every country looks up to. It is a pleasure to watch your drills and exhibitions. Irrespective of what some governments do and say about USA, the people respect you and depend on you to protect the world from devious leaders and evil groups. God bless you from South Africa.
Saw the Blue Angel’s when I was 11 yrs old. I’m now 74 yrs old at Hamilton AFB, in California… my late dad at one point was a fighter pilot, have a picture framed of him flying in formation, from the 40’s
I remember Dad & Mom taking us to Moffett Field in Mtn View California to watch the Blue Angels Air show every time they were in town. Loved it! So proud to be an American!
I have been in love with military aircraft since I was a little girl in the 50’s. My father was in the Air Force and my next door neighbor served in WWI. They taught me all of the planes that were in use at the time (circa Korean War era). And the fascination has not waned!! I’ve been to many military air shows, had the stealth fly over my house and heard its whirling noise, had two F-15’s fly over my house with their after-burners on kind of low in the sky! (Shock and awe times) I was so excited I couldn’t contain myself!! This was when I lived relatively close to DC. I live in an area now (and where I grew up) where annual training runs are done flying low over my town and it’s fun to watch the dog fighting. To this day any time I recognize that what is coming my way in the sky is military, I run outside to see it!! There is a small cargo plane that passes low directly over my house once a week. Two weeks ago it was two. This makes me happy. ❤❤
❤ I love the blue angels. Watch them since I was a little kid. I even worked in a hotel and met them all in person. I have assigned photograph from all of them from the pilots decided to oversleep. And miss the show we had to get him there quickly. I had the state troopers, come and pick him up. And scurry his butt to the show because he overslept. As a thank you. They signed the photo and gave it to me front of the hotel staff. I told them they were welcome, but they really need to set 2 alarms. It's a memory. I will cherish forever.
Wow, just awesome! Love the Blue Angels! My BIL use to be a mechanic for the Blue Angels down in Pensacola Florida back in the early 70’s. Unfortunately he died of cancer at a young age. Such precision and world class! Go Blue Angels and show your awesomeness! ✈️
NO BODY else in the World can handle a Rifle like these Marines😊. I get goose bumps just watching !! So very impressed . England Troops cant even come close !! Love my Country🇺🇸 and Love our Military 💚 RESPECT 💚
Marines, best of the best. Others talk, Marines act. My brother Marine Recon. Yes I'm proud. He's seen action. Thank God, he came back. But changed. Bless all our warriors.
Hard to imagine the training…the talent & dedication to the process that lands these amazing marines a place in the Blue Angels. They make it all come together so seamlessly. It’s even harder to imagine the incredible thrill it must be to fly those amazing machines. Thank God for this cream of the U.S. Marine crop!
I have never served in the military, but I have countless family members who have, as a member of the Girl Scouts USA, there's a very enormous place in my heart for those who have given the ULTIMATE SACRIFICE for me to be safe! Thank you for your dedication my brothers and sisters past present and future military members 🎉
** These guys make me feel like I have done nothing with my life. I have had regular jobs but there is so much out there that you can strive for and succeed.
My fathers birthday was yesterday. He passed away years ago and he loved the Blue Angels. This video just came up and I’d like to think it’s a sign from Dad. I am also amazed with the precision and dedication it takes to fly this planes.
My youngest was stationed at Miramar & work on the C-130's. He had the opportunity to go up in Fat Albert. At one point in time they obtained zero G's. He said it was one of the coolest things ever!
I have a Grandson in the NAVY,ONE WAS IN THE AIR FORCE, SON WAS IN THE MARINES VERY PROUD GRANDMOTHER, MOTHER AND I PRAY FOR ALL THE SERVICE MEN AND WOMAN IN❤ THE WORLD AND I THANK EACH AND EVERYONE OF THE VETERNS, THAT ARE OUT ,THERE, YES AND I MEAN THE HOMELESS ALSO AND HOPE SOMEDAY ,SOMEONE WILL BE ABLE TO HELP THEM AND GIVE A HELPING HAND,SINCE IT DOESN'T SEEM OUR GOVERNMENT CAN'T OR WON'T HELP THEM!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤GOD BLESS EVERYONE THAT HAS OR IS SERVING THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!
EX Blue here, Seniority outside of the Commanding Officer has no factor in determining which position 2 though 6 that a Pilot is assigned to fly. Hence the comment that the Diamond consists of the most Senior Pilots is incorrect. The CO is always Boss/Number One. Glad to Be Here!
I just watched the BA special on I believe Prime. Very interesting regarding that whole operation. The CO was retiring and they were picking a new one. So interesting. Thank you again for your service and outstanding flying. Coming from the woman of a Marine pilot who sadly didn’t make it back home.
Great video! Navy girl here, lots of ships but always enthralled by the flyers. The upside down ones at the beginning actually spun my head around a little as if I was in the jet! Could be signs of an unbalanced brain I guess. Thanks so much for the smiles and get busy on the next one!🎉
One minor correction - the numbers on the planes are not based on "seniority" - BA #1 is the squadron commander - Always. 2-4 are based on skills and which pilot is best suited to flying that position. BA #5 is the lead solo BA #6 is the 2nd solo. Each pilot is limited to a 2 year tour in the Blues. They rotate about half each year so there is a mix of junior and senior pilots. BA 4 may be "senior" on the team to BA 1-3 or 5 or 6. Just depends on the rotation. In rare occasions they will bring back a pilot or extend the tour - A few years ago one of the pilots was having health issues - ear infections, etc which affected his ability to maintain position - I think it was #3 or 4. They brought back the previous year's pilot for that position, since he was most familar with the show and team. They didn't change numbers for him because he was "more senior" than everyone else on the team - including the skipper.
So much respect for my “jarhead” comrades❤As a retired Army member I remember having beef with any other branch of service…we always found or had something to razz another branch…kinda like college or high school rivalry, but believe me when I say, I KNOW for a fact that we were all brothers and sisters in arms, working together for the betterment of humanity❤This gives me chills👏🏽!
I have a lot of connections to P'cola and I've seen the Angels there, but I'll always associate them with El Centro, CA, their winter home. I was stationed in San Diego and my best friend (even now as we close in on 75) was stationed in El Centro, so I drove the 80 miles often to visit. We lost a plane one week that crashed into a beef ranch. That whole weekend we had steaks, good steaks, breakfast lunch and dinner. One last tidbit: the Eagles song "Peaceful Easy Feeling" was written by one of the band's favorite songwriters who played a gig in El Centro one night and told his bandmates to go back to L.A. without him because this girl said she was going to come back and pick him up after the show. She didn't and he wrote that song while he was freezing his butt off waiting for her.
As I watched this video I felt a strong sense of pride and honor for our military men and women who are smart enough capable enough and a mindset to want to do this type of jobs, the long hours, the sacrifice they put together n to do their country proud.. thanks to all of those who has the skills to become our proud and honored citizens.. I loved this video I could watch them all day.. Thank you for all you do God Bless all of you and keep you safe.. ❤❤
I am an average person -non military. I have several family members who served. This makes me feel beyond words of PRIDE for you who defend the Flag ✔️. God bless you all and God speed for your families 🙏
Our family is full of Navy veterans. When I was little, my dad was in the Navy and his best friends were a couple Blue Angel pilots. Some of my best childhood memories are being at airshow with my Dad and those pilots.😊
I love the blue angels! Along with loving any airforce fly overs that I used to see in the Canal Zone! My biggest dream is to be a 'passenger' in one of these jets! What a damn thrill this would be as a senior citizen!!! Something that is on my bucket list that I know will probably never happen! I know that I would probably puke but who cares! The thrill would outwheigh this. I LOVE airplanes, always have since I was a child in the Canal Zone! Born in 1954. I remember the planes running all night at Albrook Airfield! It was like 'white noise'! When they shut down it would actually wake me up! My first plane flight out of Albrook when I was six we sat backwards! It was so damn thrilling!!!! I now live under a flight plan and just enjoy the heck out of the sound!!! Just wished I lived closer to the airport! How thrilling would that be? I just so love airplanes!!!!
I have seen the Silent Drill Team three times at the Evening Parade at 8th and I in DC. Absolutely stunning performance, every time. I saw the Blue Angels at an Air Show in Yuma in about 1981. I can't imagine how thrilling it would be to see them together, at one event. ❤❤❤
Last year I was driving back home to the Imperial Valley in March and as I was heading towards Westmorland when a Blue Angels Plane flew low right in front of me, I was stoked and thought that was the coolest thing!
Navy Vet here, Vietnam Era. So, so proud of my Navy and Naval Aviators. Fly Navy!
I guess I'm Collecting Marines only Child Son, Now MY only Grandson Marine maybe get get US a FROG MAN SALUTE"
Proud of you’re service to keep us safe bless you every day 🙏🙏🙏🙏💯
Thanks for serving! and im glad you made it back from Vietnam and i hope you are being well taken care of !
Thank you for your sacrifice and service!
Thank You for your service!
We have no words to express the gratitude for all military men and women!
Female former U.S Navy Hospital Corpsman from Pensacola, Fla.
I love my Navy!
God Bless the U.S. Navy
God Bless the U.S.A! ❤
Wow i would like to meet you, and share our experiences. Nothing sexual, to old for that. When I was in the navy I never knew many women in the navy. I was always gone and my Ex hated it, always underwater. Not to say I had ample oppurtunities with women in varioua ports, LOL. Believe me, once they knew who I was they would fall over backwords. That was really strange. If I ever could, I would like to talk to you. edit Have to ask, are you Naval Academy, I am not. ?
Thank you for your service ❤ I am so proud of our military!
I spent 12years in the service and still salute and touch my hat to those who have served and are still serving. My family started in 1775 and have served ever since because we are Americans and love our country.
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@RoseyLyla-yk7wg Thanks it was my pleasure to serve.
I am a rapidly aging "Army Brat" and I am brought to tears with pride in our armed forces. In this world of conflict and dangers I am comforted that we have such a strong and dedicated military. God bless them all, stay safe and be well.
Same here.
I too am a very aging “Army Brat” & had tears of pride for these men who dedicated themselves to this country & serve with pride & honor! Thank you!!
Ditto. ❤
Our military will be all that much stronger on January 20th when PRESIDENT TRUMP is sworn in. THANKFULLY. HE LOVES OUR MILITARY AND OUR COUNTRY. THE COMMIES DO NOT.
Right after 9/11 my son (Navy) was deployed to Iraq - he was a Seabee and the Marines plowed the way for them. I am so thankful to all of our military sons and daughters - all gave some, and some gave all. My son made it through and came home - I pray for all of them to come home safely - will the world ever get the memo that not only is war Hell - but it also doesn't matter where you are or what country you live in - we all pay a serious price for it. When will we ever give peace a chance? Let's try - you never know - it may actually work! 🥰🤗💖💖💖
Trump accomplished a lot in his 4 years…now let’s give him another chance with 4 more🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@dtharge4082no way, that grifter con artist was ready to sell the country to the highest bidder. Wake up. Stop drinking the kool-aid.
We were deployed to a combat outpost on the Iranian border and we got an alert the EOD what's coming in to set off some uxo and certain individuals hand in the mrap I stood there and took it in the balls it blew the colonel Iraqi colonel all the windows out On the Border and trust me this s*** ain't no joke😂
@@kiddetroit8403 Thank you for your service - I can't say that I know what you went through, because I can't even imagine what you experienced. I am so grateful to you and everyone else who served and are serving. You're the best! 🤗💖🙏
Nice glad to hear it. From 1 soldier to another ty for ur service & being 1 of us. I was Army.
So many Americans know about the Queens guards, but have never seen this. Our Military is amazing and we should be showing videos of this until everyone has seen them.
What queen ..I don't think so they know who is the queen.
They didn't got in the human school ..not many knows the Latin Rome SPQR..the main origins of the international law House
That’s because our media doesn’t show it. You can only see this on special channels or at air shows. I love watching the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds. It’s harder to get to shows because budget cuts have affected how many they attend and social issues have decreased the number of shows. Take your kids and go whenever you have a chance, they are often free to attend. My favorite is Fleet Week in San Francisco.
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Same goes for UK
As a proud ex-pat Brit living in the U.S. I agree. The Silent Drill Team are an incredible display of discipline, the equal (at least) of anything I've witnessed in my home country. Marines, both Royal and U.S., are absolutely top-notch! Semper Fi!
Im from England 🇬🇧 UK...but it doesnt stop me to being thankful for all servicemen & woman.
🇺🇲🫡 from 🇬🇧 UK
Thank you for your kind words and many of us here are descendants of the great people of the United Kingdom,
Both of my parents and all my cousins are from your home country ❤
My good wishes back to you. Your country took great care of my dad during his "visit" via his B-17 crew in the 1940s 😁
Britain and U.S need to stick together in times of woe, only way to get through. I’m from the other side of things, Britain/Germany, family in the military was based in Hamlin
@@expatmoose Lion and cubs (GB, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. (I saw them all there at the Tunnel), until Snowden compromised us.
@JaneKelliie-u. ❤❤❤❤❤❤😂
PROUD TO SAY AT A WALMART WITH A MARINE ELDER WEARING A VIETNAM CAP,,, I SAID " THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE,,,, HE LOOKED AT ME,,,, LIKE I WAS A UFO,,,, HE SAID MY BIRTHDAY WAS 2 DAYS AGO,,, I SAID " WELL HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY ,,,, AND ALL ELSE!!!!"
This is pretty badass! Our military has got all the big toys, proud of them
My husband was MSGT/E7. USAF Crew Chief. 24+ years. This video would’ve made him so proud. Thank you.
Thank you for your family’s service.
THANK YOU for the sacrifices of both your husband and his family.
As the granddaughter, daughter, niece, Mom and wife of U S military service members, I KNOW that you, his family, gave right along beside him.
THANK YOU for your commitment
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
I am speechless. I watched this thinking how proud I am to be an American.
Me too. And then I remembered that I'm not actually American.
You and me both!
Respect for the US military . Thank you for all you do for America the American people and helping the world.
Many Blessings to all of you 🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏
I first saw the Blue Angels in San Diego at Miramar Air Force Base with my late husband, 6 year old daughter, and 1 year old son. I was concerned due to the loud volume for my children. They shouted with joy. That was 35 years ago and still one of the best experiences.
God Bless You Teresa!
Grandma's name was British. Vera. Knew languages. Torrcher but told me died of cancer.
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Wwii. Name is Vera Adams cook
Female USAF VietNam Era vet here! Of course I love the Air Force Thunderbirds and always will! The Navy’s Blue Angels are amazing and so beautiful! I Saw them fly together with the Thunderbirds to honor 9/11 and it was so meaningful and magnificent that all who watched cried! ✝️God Bless all our military personnel! We stood and still stand for our American beliefs and once we take the oath it is ours for life!
Also a Vietnam Era AF vet. Love the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels.
UK citizen here all credit to you and yours ..total respect …wish I could say the same for the UK
SO PROUD OF OUR MILITARY!! BEST IN THE WORLD!! GOD BLESS THEM!!
My husband did 20 years in the army. Very proud of him!
Pride comes gushing out of me when I see these young Marines! The Blue Angels flew over a family military funeral. One in the middle went straight up! I thought I'd faint trying to stand motionless. Amazed always!
Things like this always make me proud to be an American. And when I see the team of the blue angels, I’m half excited and half ready to faint. I think all of you pilots are absolutely wonderful.
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Marine Corps A-4 pilot...Viet Nam era. Still go to see the Blues any chance I get.
I am a former navy Commander US Nuclear subs. I love the men and women who serve our great country, as proven throughout history. That is because WE can read anything and make up our minds as to what is truth. I flew back seat with a Blue Angel once. WoW I did not throw up.. It was a T38 trainer, he was trying to get me to go air instead of nuclear. I love all marines, but they put themselves in harms way, in a way I never did.
My daughter's 1st airplane flight was on a C130. She loved it. She was 11 yrs old.
My old man flew for 20 years in the Air Force....so much respect for all these men and women. Thank you
Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer and loved every day I served. The Blue Angels (Navy Pilots are the Best) Go Navy. The Marines Silent Drill Platoon is outstanding!
Remember that Marine Pilots are also "Naval Aviators" and have to qualify on a carrier, just like Navy Pilots. Usually there is one Jarhead on the Blue Angel Team. ❤❤❤
Me, too!
My son is ret. Navy, my son-in-law was ret. Navy, one of my older brothers was ret. Marine and the oldest brother was ret. Army, so I guess you might say we had all bases covered! I am so proud of all of us in the USA! And all those in uniform and retired!
I was in a military drill team in college. Those rifles are heavy. The 24 marine silent drill team is the most impressive group I've ever seen.
I had the honor and pleasure of being billeted off base in a civilian hotel at the same time as the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team. Once a few members saw me in uniform, they figured it out; a 41 year old Air Force 2nd Lieutenant? It was clear to them I was a ‘Mustang’, a term the Air Force doesn’t use. I had served nearly 20 years in the enlisted ranks before taking my commission.
They passed that information through their ranks. Every time I saw these exceptional young men anywhere - in the halls, in the restaurant, on the base - they showed me the utmost respect and deference. They made it very clear that they respected me as a senior enlisted person, as well as respecting me as an officer.
The USMC Silent Drill Team is an exceptional team of exceptional Marines who are also exceptional humans. I am proud to have earned their respect.
Your story brought tears to my eyes and swelled my heart with pride at the respect and honor our military live by. Thank you all for your service and protection! ✨💖✨
Oh yeah, We’re super lucky to have our Military and Veterans on n and off the field. GOD bless America and all of the women and men serving to protect us. We need them to survive and protect.
Amazing! God knows how thankful I am to be a full, red-blooded American! USA!!!
DAMN SAM......those rifleman AND pilots...are STUNNING...their precision makes me want to CRY....why..??....the very CLEAR REPRESENTATION......of EXCELLENCE...!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow, the precision, the stamina, the dedication. 🇺🇲
My dad served in WW11, his dad in WW1 I was only six yrs old when daddy passed away his dad before him I never got the chance to know either well at all God bless everyone who served and serving
Navy vet here I was stationed at Pensacola Naval Air Station when I was active Duty. I met many of the pilots as I worked in the BOQ as a front desk clerk.
I'm so proud of our Military 🇺🇸✝️🙏🏼, we have the best!!!!
This brings back so many fond childhood memories, being on the flight deck with my Papa. He flew the very sturdy C 130’s, DC 10’s, actually, you name it he flew it, but his favorite was the “Phantom 4” Jet. He also enjoyed the B 52 long range bombers! Yes, I know the Air Force has “The Thunderbirds”…. After his 2nd 1.5 year deployment in Vietnam, I hope he is finally at rest peacefully….
The Blue Angels never fail to put on a great show for everyone to enjoy 💙💛
Not only do we need pilots to operate the vehicles we need to have great engineers and builders of them!!! God Bless them all!
Oh my! The first time I have ever seen this.
GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY.
YOU ALL PUT YOUR LIVES ON THE LINE FOR US.
THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING US AND OUR COUNTRY.
THANK YOU!
This is so awesome! Took my sons to a Blue Angels show at Miramar when they were little. We’ve seen their show every chance get. That was 45 years ago. We love them ❤❤❤❤❤
America has the greatest most disciplined military in the world, and those who refute it are few!!! You are the super power every country looks up to. It is a pleasure to watch your drills and exhibitions. Irrespective of what some governments do and say about USA, the people respect you and depend on you to protect the world from devious leaders and evil groups. God bless you from South Africa.
Saw the Blue Angel’s when I was 11 yrs old. I’m now 74 yrs old at Hamilton AFB, in California… my late dad at one point was a fighter pilot, have a picture framed of him flying in formation, from the 40’s
We are blessed to live in Pensacola, FL. Home of the Blue Angels! The footage on the beach is their coming home show. ❤️❤️❤️
Imagine being good enough to fly with these guys.
Love Fat Albert! “He” has been to Seattle many times with the Blue Angels for our Seafair celebration. My admiration for the pilots!
I remember Dad & Mom taking us to Moffett Field in Mtn View California to watch the Blue Angels Air show every time they were in town. Loved it! So proud to be an American!
I used to live in Pensacola and I loved watching the Blue Angels practice. They are amazing!
Our guys are awesome in all they do in all branches. So grateful that we have men and women who are willing to serve.
I have been in love with military aircraft since I was a little girl in the 50’s. My father was in the Air Force and my next door neighbor served in WWI. They taught me all of the planes that were in use at the time (circa Korean War era). And the fascination has not waned!! I’ve been to many military air shows, had the stealth fly over my house and heard its whirling noise, had two F-15’s fly over my house with their after-burners on kind of low in the sky! (Shock and awe times) I was so excited I couldn’t contain myself!! This was when I lived relatively close to DC. I live in an area now (and where I grew up) where annual training runs are done flying low over my town and it’s fun to watch the dog fighting. To this day any time I recognize that what is coming my way in the sky is military, I run outside to see it!! There is a small cargo plane that passes low directly over my house once a week. Two weeks ago it was two. This makes me happy. ❤❤
God bless the USA and our military men and ladies!
❤ I love the blue angels. Watch them since I was a little kid. I even worked in a hotel and met them all in person. I have assigned photograph from all of them from the pilots decided to oversleep. And miss the show we had to get him there quickly. I had the state troopers, come and pick him up. And scurry his butt to the show because he overslept.
As a thank you. They signed the photo and gave it to me front of the hotel staff. I told them they were welcome, but they really need to set 2 alarms.
It's a memory. I will cherish forever.
The world is in safe hands. Blessings from England.
Wow, just awesome! Love the Blue Angels! My BIL use to be a mechanic for the Blue Angels down in Pensacola Florida back in the early 70’s. Unfortunately he died of cancer at a young age. Such precision and world class! Go Blue Angels and show your awesomeness! ✈️
NO BODY else in the World can handle a Rifle like these Marines😊. I get goose bumps just watching !! So very impressed . England Troops cant even come close !! Love my Country🇺🇸 and Love our Military
💚 RESPECT 💚
Marines, best of the best. Others talk, Marines act.
My brother Marine Recon. Yes I'm proud. He's seen action. Thank God, he came back. But changed.
Bless all our warriors.
Hard to imagine the training…the talent & dedication to the process that lands these amazing marines a place in the Blue Angels. They make it all come together so seamlessly. It’s even harder to imagine the incredible thrill it must be to fly those amazing machines. Thank God for this cream of the U.S. Marine crop!
This is America. With the best soldiers.
so proud of our US service men and women, you are the best.
She is a bad ass Bird!
Not to mention her crew!
Good Bless America!
I love you!
I have never served in the military, but I have countless family members who have, as a member of the Girl Scouts USA, there's a very enormous place in my heart for those who have given the ULTIMATE SACRIFICE for me to be safe!
Thank you for your dedication my brothers and sisters past present and future military members 🎉
Stunning maneuvers and brave military personnel. I applaud them and they make me proud as an American.
The Few, the Proud and 'the Blues' . What could be better?👍👍👍👍👍
These displays of discipline, precision and expertise are fabulous and show off our military. I love it!!!
I'm a retired of the AF since 2002 but I still love the AIR FORCES ❤?!
Wonderful video?! :100000000000000000000000000000000000. Likes.?!
We are a great nation, hope we do not loose it to evil forces❤
** These guys make me feel like I have done nothing with my life. I have had regular jobs but there is so much out there that you can strive for and succeed.
My first experience with the Blue Angels was back in the '80's, when I was a child. They came to Grissom AFB, and what a show!!
My fathers birthday was yesterday. He passed away years ago and he loved the Blue Angels. This video just came up and I’d like to think it’s a sign from Dad. I am also amazed with the precision and dedication it takes to fly this planes.
The Blues are one of the best parts of living in Pensacola! Love my hometown 💙
Military… the heart and soul of the 🇺🇸 🙏🙏🙏
My youngest was stationed at Miramar & work on the C-130's. He had the opportunity to go up in Fat Albert. At one point in time they obtained zero G's. He said it was one of the coolest things ever!
Never knew how much it takes to put on a show like this impressive
I have a Grandson in the NAVY,ONE WAS IN THE AIR FORCE, SON WAS IN THE MARINES VERY PROUD GRANDMOTHER, MOTHER AND I PRAY FOR ALL THE SERVICE MEN AND WOMAN IN❤ THE WORLD AND I THANK EACH AND EVERYONE OF THE VETERNS, THAT ARE OUT ,THERE, YES AND I MEAN THE HOMELESS ALSO AND HOPE SOMEDAY ,SOMEONE WILL BE ABLE TO HELP THEM AND GIVE A HELPING HAND,SINCE IT DOESN'T SEEM OUR GOVERNMENT CAN'T OR WON'T HELP THEM!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤GOD BLESS EVERYONE THAT HAS OR IS SERVING THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!
I get teary eyed every time I watch the Marines.
I stand in awe🇺🇸♥️
EX Blue here, Seniority outside of the Commanding Officer has no factor in determining which position 2 though 6 that a Pilot is assigned to fly. Hence the comment that the Diamond consists of the most Senior Pilots is incorrect. The CO is always Boss/Number One. Glad to Be Here!
I just watched the BA special on I believe Prime. Very interesting regarding that whole operation. The CO was retiring and they were picking a new one. So interesting. Thank you again for your service and outstanding flying. Coming from the woman of a Marine pilot who sadly didn’t make it back home.
I grew up in El Toro California.. the military base was my backyard❤ Free air shows, daily😃I became a Mom eventually my firstborn a Marine🤗
Their right there with the USAF Thunderbirds! Love them both!
Great video! Navy girl here, lots of ships but always enthralled by the flyers.
The upside down ones at the beginning actually spun my head around a little as if I was in the jet!
Could be signs of an unbalanced brain I guess.
Thanks so much for the smiles and get busy on the next one!🎉
One minor correction - the numbers on the planes are not based on "seniority" - BA #1 is the squadron commander - Always. 2-4 are based on skills and which pilot is best suited to flying that position. BA #5 is the lead solo BA #6 is the 2nd solo. Each pilot is limited to a 2 year tour in the Blues. They rotate about half each year so there is a mix of junior and senior pilots. BA 4 may be "senior" on the team to BA 1-3 or 5 or 6. Just depends on the rotation. In rare occasions they will bring back a pilot or extend the tour - A few years ago one of the pilots was having health issues - ear infections, etc which affected his ability to maintain position - I think it was #3 or 4. They brought back the previous year's pilot for that position, since he was most familar with the show and team. They didn't change numbers for him because he was "more senior" than everyone else on the team - including the skipper.
I noticed this error as well. Also, Fat Albert pilots were noted as Naval Aviators. Fat Albert is flown by Marine Corps Pilots. Overall great video.
Thank you for all that you do for our country. You, your military families, and our country are always in my prayers.
So much respect for my “jarhead” comrades❤As a retired Army member I remember having beef with any other branch of service…we always found or had something to razz another branch…kinda like college or high school rivalry, but believe me when I say, I KNOW for a fact that we were all brothers and sisters in arms, working together for the betterment of humanity❤This gives me chills👏🏽!
I have a lot of connections to P'cola and I've seen the Angels there, but I'll always associate them with El Centro, CA, their winter home. I was stationed in San Diego and my best friend (even now as we close in on 75) was stationed in El Centro, so I drove the 80 miles often to visit. We lost a plane one week that crashed into a beef ranch. That whole weekend we had steaks, good steaks, breakfast lunch and dinner. One last tidbit: the Eagles song "Peaceful Easy Feeling" was written by one of the band's favorite songwriters who played a gig in El Centro one night and told his bandmates to go back to L.A. without him because this girl said she was going to come back and pick him up after the show. She didn't and he wrote that song while he was freezing his butt off waiting for her.
They are so precise, they look awesome!
As I watched this video I felt a strong sense of pride and honor for our military men and women who are smart enough capable enough and a mindset to want to do this type of jobs, the long hours, the sacrifice they put together n to do their country proud.. thanks to all of those who has the skills to become our proud and honored citizens.. I loved this video I could watch them all day.. Thank you for all you do God Bless all of you and keep you safe.. ❤❤
Saw the Blue Angels documentary on Amazon prime… Spectacular, thrilling..guaranteed goose bumps!
LOVED THIS! Thnx for sharing!
Amazing machines, more amazing are the real men who exhibit the discipline and tenacity to make them do their thing…so perfectly.
OMG, WHAT BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!
I am an average person -non military. I have several family members who served. This makes me feel beyond words of PRIDE for you who defend the Flag ✔️. God bless you all and God speed for your families 🙏
My family and I had been to many many air shows before…
Love the BLUE!
I’m gotta say this….this is beyond expectations!
As an elderly British vet, I still think our military is the best in the world, but when you Yanks put on a show, you get my full attention !
Great photography!
Our family is full of Navy veterans. When I was little, my dad was in the Navy and his best friends were a couple Blue Angel pilots. Some of my best childhood memories are being at airshow with my Dad and those pilots.😊
I'm dizzy and I'm just watching! HATs off...so PROUD! MAY GOD GO WITH YOU, always!
Jacksonville, FL, proud home base of the Blue Angels 😎
1srt home base. Not current. Pensacola is home.
@@barbaraswinehart2420 You are right, I should've removed base from my comment, Jacksonville is their home, you are the current base.
I love the blue angels! Along with loving any airforce fly overs that I used to see in the Canal Zone! My biggest dream is to be a 'passenger' in one of these jets! What a damn thrill this would be as a senior citizen!!! Something that is on my bucket list that I know will probably never happen! I know that I would probably puke but who cares! The thrill would outwheigh this. I LOVE airplanes, always have since I was a child in the Canal Zone! Born in 1954. I remember the planes running all night at Albrook Airfield! It was like 'white noise'! When they shut down it would actually wake me up! My first plane flight out of Albrook when I was six we sat backwards! It was so damn thrilling!!!! I now live under a flight plan and just enjoy the heck out of the sound!!! Just wished I lived closer to the airport! How thrilling would that be? I just so love airplanes!!!!
I have seen the Silent Drill Team three times at the Evening Parade at 8th and I in DC. Absolutely stunning performance, every time.
I saw the Blue Angels at an Air Show in Yuma in about 1981. I can't imagine how thrilling it would be to see them together, at one event. ❤❤❤
The Blue Angels are a magnificent flying squad. I have seen them at many flying shows at U.S. bases.
Love and respect the Marines. Thank you for your service.
Last year I was driving back home to the Imperial Valley in March and as I was heading towards Westmorland when a Blue Angels Plane flew low right in front of me, I was stoked and thought that was the coolest thing!
Always amazed with the discipline and precision of these wonderful men and women. Our son, also, Marine, Iraq. Freedom isn't free. God bless them!
A positive military video been a while since I've seen one of these.