The Crucible
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2016
- The Crucible is the final challenge in the US Marines bootcamp that recruits must complete in order to become a Marine. It’s is the culmination of 12 weeks of physical, marksmanship, firing range, and combat water survival training over 12 weeks. The Crucible consists of drills and training with 60 lbs. of gear over 48 miles within 54 hours, given only two meals and six hours total of sleep. It’s a brutal mental and physical challenge that marks a young man’s transformation into a Marine.
As part of the Midwest Marines Educator Workshop in February, WGN Radio was given rare, unbridled access to the emotional Eagle, Globe and Anchor pinning ceremony atop the Reaper, the steep 700 ft-tall mountain that signifies the accomplishment of the Crucible.
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I know that cry. The best feeling in the world......
Bo Rodriguez Same
Bo Rodriguez nothing can describe that type of cry
Best cry ever semper fi devil dogs
I’ll never forget it
@@ricardoaponte511 You damn German only Germans call us Devil Dog.
Only time Marine's are allowed to cry
Glenn Stockley wth did you just say exactly? Lmao
Glenn Stockley isn't interesting the amount of time and training the Marines put in just on rescuing a downed pilots. Even after what you say and putting all that aside, The Marines put in specially trained marines that risk their lives under attack to save Schmucks like you. Your living proof that only the good die during conflicts. What a Schmuck you are. Obviously you were never in the Air Force or any other armed service. anyone that's been in the Air Force that has flown under fire rescuing marines would never make a comment like that. There's a common bond between all armed services and those that have served. To Say such a thing what a shame, you're a disgrace
Glenn Stockley Glenn Stockley isn't interesting the amount of time and training the Marines put in just on rescuing a downed pilots. Even after what you say and putting all that aside, The Marines put in specially trained marines that risk their lives under attack to save Schmucks like you. Your living proof that only the good die during conflicts. What a Schmuck you are. Obviously you were never in the Air Force or any other armed service. anyone that's been in the Air Force that has flown under fire rescuing marines would never make a comment like that. There's a common bond between all armed services and those that have served. To Say such a thing what a shame, you're a disgrace
Javier Salazar looks like this Glenn Stockley deleted his comment
Quick Draw
i deleted nothing pal.....so much for ur Yankee free speach....
As soon as my kill hat stepped in front of me to hand me my Eagle, Globe, and Anchor, my lip was already quivering so I'm sure I looked like a dumbass and he started stifling a laugh so we both stood there and tried to hold our bearing, he handed it to me, and while smiling said, "I still hate you" and stepped off
lmao
Fucking beautiful
😂
Little bitch. Real Marines don't cry.
My Kill hat did the exact same thing to me.... I broke down I was so exhausted yet so full of joy
Marnines graduate: *starts crying*
Army graduate: “drill sergeant you wanna take a picture?”
I never took a selfie with my drill sergeant
Red Jack that is sad yes?
I saw a lot of dudes cry at Benning
@@evanpjpeg no I knew exactly what they would've said
Haha have you seen army basic training. It’s fucking pre school compared to Marine Basic. Especially in ole Paris island. Fuck the army.
hiking to the warrior's breakfast was the hardest part of the crucible
Yuqi Bai damn right, lol. I was so hungry and our Drill Instructors said eat up. At that time we still only got our Tan MCMAP belts on top of the Reaper back in '01. We didn't get our EGA till family day, which was great, as it was in front of my wife and youngest child. I do like the fact that they changed it so these recruits get it at the top of the Reaper, it makes them feel more accomplished and get a little extra time with the DIs as Marines themselves.
Anyway, our kill hat got us back after the warrior breakfast and quarterdecked us until some of us threw our breakfast back up. It was glorious, I tell ya!
It is mighty cool that they changed it to the same a Paris Island after the crucible.
Semper Fi, Marine.
Yuqi Bai I agree. It was also the greatest feeling also
Yuqi Bai this guy shit himself on that hump but he still finished it
the morning of our warriors breakfast...everyone else was had pretty much everything on chow..eggs..bacon sausage..pancakes..fruit..grilled veggies..potatoes..fries..biscuits..ect...me...I had 2 pieces of toast..and a water....the other guys asked me why?? all I could say was...after you go through the same hell as our fellow marines has before..then youll know.
Agreed. I've been out 4 a year now and that is one of the things I can still vividly remember about my time in boot. I zombie walked the entire way back.
my husband currently has 4 hours left of the crucible. so proud!!!!!!!!!!
My son is in the Crucible right now!
@@stalin3583 wtf lol
My older brother is 10 hours away from competing the Crucible right now
Madison Rudd congrats to him!
Dependas serve too
I remember this moment. People who never been through this have no idea the emotion you feel at this moment
You can say that again!
Nothing more emotional then hearing the words "I'm proud to see you made it through" from the people that were telling you how worthless you are for the past 3 months
@@charlesclark3872 I know, right? It's something else. I was stable the whole time till I heard "I'm proud of you, really." And see my kill hat smile for the first time ever. I lost it.
@@charlesclark3872 Bro all my boys were talking about all the nice words a few of our DI's said (some DI'S didn't give a fuck). My heavy was the one who gave me my EGA. I'll never forget what he said: "Bailey... you fucked up yesterday, but you have potential" then he walks away. Lmao. I did fuck up during the crucible, i was a squadleader and i didn't get accountability and 2 guys went FUCKING MISSING! He was a grunt so he would be especially hard on me for a mistake like that. It means a lot that he said I have potential.
Amazing feeling just pure happiness
I remember what I told my son the day he graduated: "No matter what happens to you for the rest of your life, whether you make a career out of this or not, you will always remember these last four months and getting through this, nobody can take that away from you." The little shit rolled his eyes and said, "Yeah, Dad, I know." But he couldn't hide his tears. I don't know who was prouder, him or me.
Yup 👍 BOTH SEMPER FI my son did this .. graduated after watching this and what he went through YUP these young men earned that right to cry
If anybody looks at the marines crying and laughs or thinks they're weak then your do stupid. These men among thousands of others before and in future generation have completed one of if not the most intense mental,physical and attributed trading coarses on the world so they have a right to cry no matter there rank or gender.To all soldiers out in the battle I salute ye.
Agreed
AgonizedBarrel2 well said
You agree with the battle they fight? Lol moron
666MARS damn no respect huh
666MARS A battle you will never face cause the Marines are there to fight the battles your pussy ass cant do 😂
I was part of the engineering platoon that built the crucible obstacle courses at Camp Pendleton back in 96/97. Our reward for building the course was going through it. It was weird because we were all NCO’s being treated somewhat like boots again but they needed test subjects. We helped the drill instructors as much as we could.
What was that like going thru again as a CPL/SGT?😂 having your peers chew your ass out 😂
now retired, I am still the same way. I am always happy to help the team effort any way I could. I still don't care if I empty trash, clean vehicles or take extra guard duty to help out. It is always a "team thing". MCRD SD Nov 1983.
I cried the entire ceremony. Felt so good knowing my entire platoon made that hike. Seeing all my brothers also received their Eagle Globe and Anchor. Semper Fidelis my brothers and sisters
The best part of that ceremony was the drill instructor whispering to people “You piece of shit, you don’t fucking deserve this, fuck you,” while handing out the emblem.
The title is more important than any enlistment bonus....rank increase. It’s something I’ll never forget
Exactly!
The title still sticks, after 43 years post graduation: 9May1977, Plt. 3037, Senior Drill Instructor SSgt. J. N. Moch 3rd Bn. Paris Island. I was a 3 year contract, back then 3yr., could only make E-3, unless you extended. I’ll never forget SSgt. Moch, nor my Gsgt. We had in the FMF.
We had Elliot’s beach, on PI back then, still remember the gas chamber.
God Speed, God Bless the Marine Corps,,,,, 🇺🇸
Semper Fi,,,
"To try and accomplish what many dare to try."
Don't try, you DO and COMPLETE
Oorah!!
My brother passed a year ago unexpectedly. I wanted to leave him something to remember me by in his casket. My EGA was my most prized possession in the world, and I couldn't imagine anyone else keeping it safe for me until we meet again. Joining the Marines was the best thing I've ever done, watching this is always great knowing what all these fellow Marines are feeling at that moment😊
Hey that's me at 4:00! Oorah Marines! India Co. Plt 3215
Jules B. I
I watched all responses in this video. I think your entire reaction was the Marinest.
OORAH 3rd Bat!
Anonymous Gaming
GOOD MORNING SIR
AYE SIR
Thank you for what you do
Lol they only film the emotional motivational parts. My DIs still hated us lol and called us nasty things after.
Young Oorah same here. We didn't get ours until we got back to the rear
Wait..even after you all went through The Crucible, your DI's STILL treated you mean? Not understanding that at all. There's a time and place for everything but when you all went through it and FINISHED, all hats should've come off and should've given respect.. smh wow man, sorry that happened.
Dawn Briscoe it's old school boot camp, and we still had a month or so to go. My kill hat called us Maroots (jokingly, of course). Not yet Marines, not really recruits
dawn. wtf are you talking about.
Haha same we still got some time on the quarterdeck during marine week
“New marines hike 3 miles and are treated to a celebratory breakfast” the hike back was definitely not 3 miles more like 9
Field barrack to the chow hall was 2.5, let alone top of the Reaper XD
It’s not 3 miles idk whoever said that lmao
the hike back was the hardest part 😂
Thats it 9 miles my army infantry one was 20 miles with 80 lbs on my back no stops
Saul Payan running vs carrying gear up and down hills over and over I think I’d run 15 miles as well
Best moment in my life so far. No better feeling than achieving that title Marine. It's really earned never given and that is what separates us from the other branches. Oraah Marines.
RAH!!
Young Oorah What's up fucker
halo sergeant is all I hear
Joshua Saefong Tan well I sure remember going through 10 weeks of bullshit to earn the title soldier. Every serviceman earns their title.
This we'll defend! Hooah!
My Grandpa age 85 👴🏼 is a U.S Marine Served 10 years 1952-62 He was an MP E-5 🇺🇸😎‼️
I CRIED LIKE A BABY WHEN I BECAME A MARINE. HAD A FEW MOMENTS WHEN I WANTED TO TEAR UP AS A DRILL INSTRUCTOR TOO. VERY EMOTIONAL MOMENT THAT YOU'LL NEVER FORGET.
My son starts the Crucibal this morning at 2AM. Graduation next Friday....can't wait to see him.
Even though I’ve been an Air Force guy for the last 15 years, I gotta say that the United States Marine Corps definitely has the highest espirit de corps among their members. The older I get, the more I enjoy watching the successes of all of my fellow brothers and sisters in the military, no matter which branch they serve.
My grandson postponed college to join the USMC. He just completed the crucible and is officially a Marine. 1st Bn. Bravo Co. Even if he graduates from Harvard later we could not be prouder. Hoo-Rah.
As a Marine dad I tear up every time I watch this video. The emotions on the new Marines faces is hard for the rest of us to comprehend. My son was in surgery March 5, 2018 for a collapsed lung...on April 23rd he was on the bus to MCRD San Diego...and received his emblem on July 5th. That my friends is determination. Semper Fi to all the Marines out there and God bless.
Danny B my little brother is at Parris Island, SC right now, going on his 2nd week of boot camp. I can’t stop watching this video. I think of him and how he’s feeling now and how he’ll feel when it’s his turn to receive his EGA. I am so proud of him.. it’s hard because you’re so proud but so sad. I can’t wait for his graduation in Sept. God bless those that give their all for us on a daily basis. Semper Fi!!
God bless and God speed to your son - a MARINE
@@bmbutler2 Thank you
That, sir, is awesome. Thank you, to you and him. Semper Fi
My favorite possesion is a framed three line letter my son wrote me the day he received his emblem. It is proudly displayed in my hallway while he is deployed. A constant reminder.
I carried a 90 lbs Vietnamese recruit named Boi up the reaper. He couldn't even speak English. Whe picked him up the last phase of training. I took him under my wing and got him through. I hope he tells his kids and grand kids about that Chicano Marine that helped him get through the crucible. 3rd battalion Plt. 3049 MCRD SD SDI SSgt. Garibay "The House of Pain"
No way! I was hiking the Reaper right behind you in the spring of '02, Plt 3050, SSGT Garcia. Ben King from 3049 was my roommate for awhile in 3d LAR. Wasn't it your platoon that had to take all of your racks out of the squad bay and reassemble them on the parade deck? One of your DI's (SSGT Johns, I believe) told us to look out our windows and point and laugh at you guys. Felt kind of bad doing it, but it was one of boot camps funnier moments. Crazy small world. Semper Fi, brother!
I started to cry when my kill hat step infront of me , he said "welcome to the brotherhood ,brother" with his voice cracking. That shit was the best feeling
Someone once said, "Marines never die, they just go to Hell and regroup." That say's a lot about their Esprit De Corps.
I am now a high school mathematics teacher and I tell that to my students. I also tell them that unless they earn the title they will never truly understand.
The emotions that you feel after you’re handed that EGA is something I can’t describe. Just like in the video they give you a few minutes to yourself afterwards...Knowing what you just accomplished is an unbelievable feeling. Semper Fidelis devils
Shit I cried just watching and I think I'm tough 🇺🇸
I love the military to brutha
Hey even the drill instructor told you it's ok to cry 😂
Me too man
Me too I watch this video everytime I need motivation
Your human, I graduated August 1979. Another tear jerker is watching NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Lots of passion
29 more days until I leave for Recruit Training! I'm nervous but also excited for this new start in my future.
Same on October in San Diego
I graduated on the 16th of sept. Was in Charlie Company PLT 1045. All i can say is, every thing you do in boot camp has a reason for it. Pay close attention to your DI's because they will make you become a Marine and just have a great mind set on everything you do in there. If you ever feel like giving up just keep reminding yourself why you joined.
October 17 Camp Pendeñton
Enjoy it. All of your time in... it will be over before you know it and you'll be living a boring civilian life again.
Did u earn the title?
Oorah! My son also joined the Marines, and he is now at MCT training. Watching this made me feel very emotional coz I didn’t know how hard Crucible was. I salute to my son and to all of our Marines, and our service men and women who always fight for us and for our country, and for our freedom. Oooorah! Semper Fi
Regina Carino your son is probably going through more pain and suffering than you can imagine and that he will tell you. Trust me. I been there. Just support him now. He needs it!!
This made me cry. My nephew just recently completed his Crucible, and I couldn't be more proud of him!
I found out the son of one of my long time customers is currently going through the Cruicble this week. It's hard to believe the young lad coming in with his mom & grandma every week is now a man about to be apart of this service. I'm not even related & these videos get me emotional.
I will always remember that day.
Nick P what was the meals
@@ciscogarcia6651 Most likely eggs, steaks & cake.
3 miles back to warriors breakfast my ass lmao that shit was like 6 we took like the longest route back. Literally so many kids were falling out. I was Fox Company. I was a week before these guys
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What I (being old and female, but very thankful for you all) cannot understand ( can't even watch this dry eyed) is why you want to be a marine knowing life will never be the same for you and it will be the the hardest thing you will ever do, and yet you volunteered! In WWII ( I said I was old) they were drafted, but you all are different! I personally stop and thank every servicemen I see, so THANKS TO ALL CURRENTLY SERVING TO DEFEND OUR FREEDOM, AND THE SAME GRATITUDE TO ALL WHO HAVE IN THE PAST!
Those who do it, cant imagine NOT doing it!!
I’m going to sign right when I turn 17 so in a couple months
tjrocks good luck
With respect, in WWII, most Marines were not drafted. Draftees in the USMC during WWII were looked down on until they proved themselves. Marines are a different breed. Much of the ethos of the Corps is instilled during Boot Camp and then are solidified by the Crucible. The value of the EGA, that it is EARNED, is exemplified by the struggle of the Crucible. Couldn't be prouder of my two Marine sons. Wish I had done it, myself.
Not all World War Two servicemen got drafted. Take Audi Murphy for instance
Who even thinks to be cutting onions at half 10 at night... I'm in tears, the look of proudness on their faces is unbelievable, I'm proud to have family that are American on my dads side although I'm British. The American military are amazing!!
Charlotte Ballard Britbong
I leave in 5 days. Nervous yet excited all at the same time and ready to be a Marine. Respect to all the men and women who have completed the challenge I am about to take on.
Stephen McNaught bye
Stephen McNaught I leave in 5 weeks. By the time your back I'll be there. Looking forward to coming back to this comment and seeing we're both marines.
Did you guys make it?
Chad Thundercock how’d ya hold up
Uh oh.. y’all wash out?
I enlisted on 09/11/2000. This was one of the best decision I ever made in my life. I left 4 years later, got a college degree and have an awesome career. I attribute my success to the Marine Corps.
3rd BN, Mike Co., Platoon 3107
B K
Good bless you sir! Thank you for your service.
Mighty Mike to the death. I just graduated Mike Company Platoon 3271 today!
I know it is a stupid question (because I am sure you do) but do you remember the names of your Drill Instructors?
I miss my brother the other day he somehow called because his drill instructor said he could and he was crying over the phone and 2 months ago the last word I said to him was bye 😭 when he called he said he was trying hard and he loves us and he hung up I didn’t get to say love you or anything and I can only write him and he’s about to go through this I can’t wait till family day
201 Vlogs same. My little brother didn’t even call us he knew it was going to be hard for us. We wrote him and other recruits that haven’t received a letter yet all the time. He’s almost done. It’s hard... gatta stay strong.
201 Vlogs I'll tell you this, family day is the most rewarding, emotional, exciting, and the day you fear because you don't know what to expect, but it's the most amazing thing you'll get to experience with your marine, and graduation and stepping out on the tarmac to hug them, those 3 months make it worth it.
Antisocial Skeleton yes!!! He just finished his crucible yesterday. His graduation is next week. I am so excited 🤗 to see him and I am proud of him and the rest of the Marines.!!! I never knew how much I’d miss him so much.
201 Vlogs My big brother went it in March and is still there. He keeps breaking his legs. I see him next week for the first time since. Haven't even gotten to talk to him.
K Vlogs Some companies, if you knock out a mouthpiece or break a helmet with the pugil sticks or sparring will give you a call home. Not all tho. Some have different traditions
My waldo is in Boot camp right now, he's about a month on there. God Bless all Marines and Marines to be. Can't wait to go to his graduation! So proud of all of them. ❤
Graduated in 08. they have changed things a bit but it's still the same. EGA ceremony is a fucking epic thing to any Marine. and that is a title no one can take away.
I may be out and homeless but I am still a fucking Marine and I WILL survive
How you doing now brother?
How tf did you even comment on this
@@ramboescobar3858 homeless people can have phones bro
So you’re telling me you have a better resume than half of the people in your town or wherever you’re staying at and you’re homeless?? Damn thought the Marines would’ve taught you better than that…
@@patagucci1322 disrespect will get you nowhere in life. Take a measure of kindness and empathy and it will take you far. Continue being ignorant like this, and stay stagnant.
My son is a Marine he spent 13 years in the Marine Corps he did 3 tours and now he is a deputy sheriff so this is remarkable and congratulations to all those Marines We Are Family Once a marine always a Marine and we stay family
My father is 100% disabled United states marine Vietnam- Agent orange. Thank you to all.
The amount of emotion that you go through this day is incredible.
Haha I went through that 11 years ago, when the Crucible was at the end of SECOND phase. I still had a whole 4 weeks of training left. Our Crucible ceremony was a bit less ceremonial than this. We didn't earn our EGA or title of Marine until 4 weeks later on the parade deck lol
It was the same when i went through but my drill instructor handed out extra egas he had on hand the night before so that ones we recieved during the ceremony wouldn't be so special.
Great job Marines. Wear the EGA proudly. You earned it.
Retired Chief Phil
Thanks Chief! I earned the title almost fifty years ago. I teach high school mathematics and I wear a Marine Corps lanyard every day proudly.
Today is The Crucible day for my son. The struck out this morning at 2:00 a.m. He's been battling a stress fracture for weeks but he's pushing through not giving up. I'm so proud of him...he's already a Marine!!
I know I replied late but I want to thank your son for his service
I cried watching this video because i wanted to be a MARINE but it doesn't matter in what branch i serve in as long as i serve my country . Thank you guys for all you do for this beautiful country
You people are the funniest. “I was gonna be a marine but (dumb excuse).” Just don’t say anything.
Well I have exactly 2months and 2 weeks till I ship to recruit training MCRD SD. Can't wait to this moment! I will def cry as hard as I can!! Rah!!!
Fuk 69 you'll learn what it means to be in this moment man. I'm gonna let you know this shit will be tough, but in the end it's worth it
+ces573 this is the moment you're working to, it was one of the best feeling I had ever felt. Just push through when you get there and remember, it's all a mental game
Fuk 69 January 9th, MCRD San Diego
Aaron Rubalcava same here brother
You'll look back at these comments and be proud and remember why you wanted this
My brother is a Marine. It's powerful watching this, to see how special it is for each man to earn and hold that famous emblem.
I now get to see what my brother experienced. Very moving
I am very proud of all of you, you are totally blessed🥲 and I especially feel enormous pride for my son who has finished the crucible, yes, he has been named one more United States Marine, my heart beats strong, we already counted. the days to be able to hug him and tell him how much we miss him greetings and blessings for each of you who are part of Marina's corps 🫡.🦅.🇺🇸.🙏🫶
That CO seems genuinely proud and caring of his new Marines. Leadership.
We went through the crucible in 1965. But ours was in that place called Vietnam. And we did not get a Warriors breakfast.
1970-71 Brother. Semper Fi
Its been updated to roughly 75 pounds of gear, 8 hours of sleep, and 3 MRE'S
Thank you marines for being willing to fight and protect our great nations freedom freedom isn't free without you.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I remember the exact moment I got my eag in my hand and became a Marine from recruit. Best and glorious time of my life after 54 hours of chit. Best time of my Life.
That was one of the proudest moments in my life and it's a experience I will never forget
Semper Fi
I'm still in high school right now. I ship in June next year.
Good luck man.
What depot are you going to, and what date do you ship? I ship June 12th to San Diego
epicduckeh6 I ship June 19th San Diego also
aTs Beats in gonna let you know right now, the first week is hell, once your through it boot will fly bye. Just keep your motivation high man.
+ces573 I just graduated boot, it fucking sucks but just remember it's all a mental game. I was in the first company to ever graduate on the marine Corps birthday. In the end it's worth it.
We went to San Diego MCRD for my sons graduation Sept 13, 2019. On family day, my son handed me his emblem and told me this is for you. As a father I was taken back and was speechless. I tried to be emotionally strong in front of my new Marine but couldn't help to tear up. After seeing this video, I can only imagine the price he and many recruits paid through boot camp and through the crucible. It is such an honor to have a Marine in the family. When we came home for his 10 day leave I showed him this video and he said yes that's exactly what it was like. Thank you to all those serving.
God bless your son. God bless you for raising such a fine young man who is now a MARINE. My nephew is at Parris Island right now.
USMC 1958 -1962 we never had the Crucible but I cried with joy when I left Paris Island.
I may only be 17 and a junior in high school but I've wanted to be a Marine since I was a young child, still sticking with it and I can call myself a proud American
I'm a freshman and i have talked to a recruiter and im ready
Did you ever join?
@@R3___114 Same dude I'm a freshman (your probably a sophmore now) and I have wanted to join now for a few years too. Didn't know you could talk to a recruiter so young. Good luck. Hope you stick with it.
im going next year when im 18 hopefully I might get held back bc of the virus so idk if I will even graduate in time
@@capitcha didn't get deleted
Veterans who have served at the battlefront. They deserve the tears and sadness..
I never cry when i watch sad videos, but in this one i was fighting the urge not to.
I really wish I went into the service. I went and talked to the recruiter but I had already done damage to my life and I just couldn’t get in. I was never officially told no but every recruiter ask about background and after they find out they indicated with my juvenile record and the dui as an adult pretty much sealed the deal and I would be able to get any waivers to get enlisted. Now I’m 35 and I really regret not doing something important with my life like these young men. I’m gonna encourage my son to go in when he becomes 18.
It's almost impossible not to cry on that mountaintop. I'll never forget it.
cwh24 thank you for your service
The greatest moment of my life
Michael Benitez I know, this day brings back memories.
Michael Benitez This may be a long shot , but any way I can contact you man ? I have a ton of questions wanting to be answered.
Reece Hilfiger I'll answer ur questions mate I was a boot camp.
Michael Benitez U are ugly lol
One of the Proudest moments in my life! I will never forget the Crucible!
If this doesn't bring a tear to your eye. Then I don't know will. God bless the fucking devil dogs.
Well it's not like you are there in person.
My son starts his Crucible at 2:00am tomorrow morning.
I wish him luck
It's all good...He is now at ITB, assigned MOS 0352. thanks.
Yep! He scored very well at ITB and was chosen to fire a Javelin during training, which he loved. At 29 Palms now with his wife. Japan in May.
Congrats to all Marines, past..present...and future, for all you accomplish and all you are expected to do. You are among the worlds finest.
US Marines are bad ass. The best fighting force in the world. Period. I wish I was a Marine, instead, all I could do is transport them to the fight. Hoorah Marines!!!
Why can’t you ?
My brother is currently starting the crucible as of 5:30 this morning and it’s hard to watch but I’m so excited to see him in 15 days now :) I’m so proud and he has done so good
My beloved friend who was on Iwo Jima and the Choison Reservoir would be encouraged and proud.
Few weeks ago I've applied for the marines. I told my recruiter "Not only do i want to serve my country, but i want to be a well trained badass." 🤣
How are you.
What did he say in return?
nice
So we’re you?
My son experienced this at Paris Island. God bless all who have, are, and will become Marines. Sempre Fi.
My company and I became marines on 10/31/2013. We went tricker treating for EGAs on top of that very hill. It’s a memory I cannot forget
Platoon 1049 San Diego 1977.
I will never forget it either once a marine, always a marine
I don't know what it is to be a U.S. Marine and odds are, I never will. Up until the day I got my black belt in American Kenpo Karate, I never understood the value of true hard work. The night I got my black belt, it finally dawned to me, it hit me like a brick and I couldn't hold back that tingling going down my spine as I reflected at home with my black belt in hand holding it like a new born baby. I wonder sometimes if it is the same thing for a Marine.
All that hard work it took to earn the title gets to you the day you are first called a Marine. They didn't call us Marines until graduation day. It was something to OOH-Rah about! You made, you earned the title. The pride can overcome you. I didn't cry but I was flying high. I view earning the title as my greatest achievement in life, even higher than graduating from college.
I was in boot camp for 10 months due to being injured in training twice I finally made it through the original company I started with and my 1st still instructor sgt gutierrrez gave me my eagle globe and Anchor and told me he was proud of me and I will never forget that day where a single tear broke my face after I had held back all the pain and emotion I had in me and pushed myself onwards because I couldn’t go back to where I came from and I’m thankful to be a united states marine infantryman oorah marine semper fi
Great story Marine. Thanks for protecting us old Marines. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt......OUT 73-77.
Outstanding !
Leave for bootcamp next monday. I've waited years to earn that title.
Lewis how was it?
I’m still waiting, 4 more years until the day my life changes.
How was it
I completed the Crucible 3 weeks ago, and that feeling when I reached the top of the Reaper and I realized, this is it, the Crucible is over, I made it, I can't describe. I'm thankful for the Drill Instructors that pushed me from day one, and never let me give up. I am a United States Marine!!!!
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Advice from a Parris Island DI:
1. Listen to what we tell you, we are making you do it for a reason.
2. If you think you can or if you think you can't do something at boot camp, just do it and try it. If we are telling you to do it, you probably can.
3. Move fast.
4. When we tell you to fucking SCREAM, fucking SCREAM until your voice goes to shit.
5. Do not give up. If you want the title of Marine, or DI, or MARSOC Raider, or whatever, you won't give up.
Regardless if you Love Americans or Hate them, anyone who can pass Recruit Training and come out a better person for it - deserves nothing more than *RESPECT* . From New Zealands Military - to your entire Military Branch America. *KIA KAHA* (Be Strong) 💪💪💪
the funny part is boot camp is the easiest part of a marine's career
Don’t identify Americans or our military with the liberal politicians you see on TV. And no one has to like anyone at all; we must love our fellow man. Big difference.
Thanks to you to. Our two nations have fought shoulder to shoulder many times and it's also been an honor. Stay well brother.
I can't wait to go to boot camp, I have feelings of nervousness, happiness, scared all types of emotions, I can't wait to be a marine
When can you enlist?
So I wanna go to the Marines, I go to MCJROTC and take pride in the uniform and love being part of something bigger than me. However I was born with a heart defect that holds me back even now. And I am conflicted. My health just doesn’t allow it yet deep inside I wanna carry that same pride as my instructors it calls me. Pray for me y’all
Nissy Blanco
Yes sir. My friend is in Training now to be a Marine. Simper Fi
As a former Marine I am sadden to hear that you can't be a Marine and I sure you would have been an outstanding Marine, but remember what President Kennedy said "Ask not what can my country do for me but ask what can I do for my country". Seek out some other way to serve our country if it's nothing more then being a good citizen. Good luck in your endeavors. Semper Fi.
SEMPER FI MY SONS BROTHERS I LOVE U THE FEW THE PROUD THE BRAVE MARINES GOD BLESS U ALL GOD BLESS AMERICA I LOVE OUR COUNTRY AND I KNOW U DO TOO DEVIL DOGS #1 👍❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️
Taso The Greek From NYC PAO 13 Semper FI brother
Thank you for your service. Semper Fi
My boy is doing the Crucible this week as i type. I'm crying my eyes out watching this. Sooo proud of him. Semper Fi little guy. Your father loves you ❤
Man I remember when I got mine. I could not stop crying
SEMPER FI‼️ 🍻
I ship out after my senior year. DEP rn, recruit training in June.
Severtson02' good luck bro I saulute u
Thank you bro. Good luck to you too in your future endeavors, military or not.
Severtson02' Good luck and blessings to you young man! With the attitude that shows in your comment, you will be successful in life. Military or not. But I do hope to see a reply here in the future, that you are a Marine.
Severtson02' see you there
I watched this video right before I left for boot camp. It’s so weird watching this after you’ve experienced it. I’m so proud I earned the title
A moment in time no one will understand if you haven’t gone through it and earned it. EGA forever Semper Fi!
I remember my crucible 1976.semper fi.
Leaving for MCRD San Diego on Monday.
This was my Crucible, I can't believe I found footage! I was in Platoon 3209!
Man, that handshake and the pat on the back that says "good job" from the DIs that have been trying to break you for weeks on end has to be onebof the best feelings in the world.
I’m gonna be stepping on to the yellow footprints in August, and I can’t wait for it
Let us know when you earn the title United States Marine! It ain't no rose garden or picnic to earn it!
Victor Burk I will most def let you know!
I am a very proud mom of a USMarine!!! God bless them all!!
I get a little tear in my eye watching these. I can’t imagine the feeling of actually holding that after 13 weeks & 54 hours of little sleep. I just found out a day or so ago from a long time customer that her son is starting The Crucible. I hope I get the chance to see him after graduation.
Father was a Marine, yes I know once a Marine always a Marine. I wanted to join the Marine's after him, but then had a child of my own decided to take my route to the Air Force. Never will I knock what these great men and women do every single day.