Nation's Second Highest Award Presented to Marine
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- Опубліковано 22 жов 2006
- Navy Cross is awarded to a Parris Island Drill Instructor for action in Afghanistan. During the Parris Island Graduation Ceremony held on February 24, 2006, SSgt Anthony L. Viggiani was presented the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism in action against the Anti-Coalition Force Militia in Zabol Province, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom on June 3, 2004. SSgt Viggiani currently serves as a Drill Instructor with India Company, Third Recruit Training Battalion. Courtesy of Good-To-Go Video (www.goodtogovideo.com)
ever notice the true badasses never look like arnold or stalone . just a slim twenty something young guy with a lot of balls.
I was with 1/6 Charlie. OORAH!! '87 to '91. PROUD to have served in this guy's Bat. and Reg AND company.
As a former Marine, I have to say this brings a tear to my eye. I am proud to have been and always be a United States Marine. Good job
There IS no such animal as a (former) US MARINE! Semper Fi Brother
We are not former. Once a Marine always a Marine. Semper Fi
he was my squad leader for a while,one of the best marines I've ever had a chance to meet
when i was at bootcamp in PI he was my swim instructor and came to talk to my platoon before we graduated. hes humble and awesome
i want to say just one thing from one friend to another tony i'm so very proud of all that you've accomplished in your military career. you have made your old neighbors the Crofts very happy and honored to have known you from a child to a grown man. may you keep serving our country proudly as a friend whose always thought of you as third brother we love you man.
your friend
Matt
the Marine getting this award was my Senior Drill Instructor
Thank You SSgt Viggiani for your service & bravery. God Bless You & Yours Forever! God Bless The United States Military!
Lol, the only thing I remember is "Short line, get over here" in the morning over by a pit. A great man, and a scary DI.
this was my senior drill instructor at Parris Island. This guy was insane and had no mercy on us. Best Drill Instructor on the island.
I was one of the recruits graduating in the background in this video..DI SSGT Viggiani is a great drill instructor and a great Marine...I feel honored to have served with him, Semper Fidelis SSGT Viggiani
33 dislikes??? more like 33 talibans dislike this video...... He's a hero thank you for your service SSgt. Viggiani..... Semper Fi
Martin Medina they are all worried their being tapped. And rightly so.
It's a great Honor. Semper Fidelis.
Outstanding SSgt Anthony L. Viggiani!
I like the way the CG held the Navy Cross for 5 seconds after pinning it on. Its difficult to put it into words, buy every Marine knows the meaning of those 5 seconds.
Semper Fi SSgt Viggiani
Absolutely wonderful, was nervous as he was when younger and being reciepnt of a Marine of the Quarter decades ago in the mid 80's. Stay there and put the click in.
Outstanding! These are the kind of stories our kids need to hear.
How appropriate is it this Marine given his Navy Cross at the place many Marines are born? Even as he probably will say he was only just doing his job. This Marine is a true hero. Too many times these days a hero might be said another man is a hero carrying a football into an end zone to win the game play. These men and women in our armed forces are too unappreciated. Thank you all!
Hell yeah.. SSgt Viggiani was a drill instructor on the deck above me, he was a DI for Plt 3077, and I was in Plt 3076. We were never told of this story till Family Day.. That is one hell of a SSgt, one hell of a Drill Instructor, and one HELL of a Marine.. Oorah!!
He was my drill instructor true balls of steel this man was.
I severed with this man in the same campaign he started the deployment as a Cpl he is a truck bad ass he is a CWO in California last I herd at 29 palms
he was my drill instructor too
The Navy Cross carries so much honor. Chesty Puller earned that more than once.
OOORAAHHH, Marine. I am a proud father of a Marine son AND daughter. Its men like you that uphold all that is good in the Corp! America needs men like you.
Semper FI.
Actually met him in 2014 at the 4th Recon Marine Ball. Pretty legit
Plt. 3109 that was my senior in 06!! I've been trying to find a video for yrs to show my kids...
Semper Fi. Congratulations SSgt.
Congratulations, SSGT VIGIANNI, Semper Fi!
Well done and thank-you and all current MARINES for your Service.
Tom Carter
USMC (1984-1991)
wow a seriously brave man. well done.
Hes an american hero goddamnit.
There's a "quiet intensity" about him. Scares me. Good thing he's one of the good guys.
I stand corrected, SSgt V is a Marine Gunner. Welcome to our World Gunner V. From one retired Marine Chief Warrant to another. Semper Fi Brother. CWO3, 1972-1994.
Because these men have honor, loyalty, valor, and determination I live under a cover of freedom and peace. We owe them a debt we can never pay. I thank God everyday for the United States Marine Corps and I pray for every Marine.
Fantastic video!!! Thank you SSGT for your dedicated service!! Semper Fidelis!!!
Great job SSGT Congrats on being awarded the Navy Cross.
SGT Hayden
USMC/2004-2008
Nice Job Marine!!! Thank You for your service to OUR Country.
The Marine in getting this award is my cousin!!
Tell your cousin he was my Senior Drill instructor and I'll never forget what a bad ass he is
This Marine was my Senior Drill instructor in Jan 2007 Parris Island platoon 3029. I will never forget the values him and the other DI taught me. Ssgt Valdes, Ssgt Benischeck and Sgt Ramirez.
Sgt Rafael Peralta - Do a search and you'll find all the details. Very few know his story but those who served with him will always remember that he is a Marine's Marine.
All who serve make me proud to be an American!! Bless all who serve and have served for our country. You guys/gals are the best!!!
13 years ago, jesus how time flies...i was there during that time, everytime he came to our squadbay we would yell out "haaaaatccchhh...one navy cross ssgt vigianny on deck!"
What a wonderful country that can produce Heroes like this man.
semper fi!!!...thats great shit!...im proud to have worn the same uniform!
This is one intense human! Glad I served with him! 2/2 WARLORDS
i wonder how receiving such award like the Navy Cross or Medal of Honor would feel?? Im proud to live here in this country and I honor the Men and Women who serve for our country. It is people like SSgt Anthony L. Viggiani who make this country stand out :)
Hoo Ra! Semper Fi my brother.
Damn, I AM INSPIRED!
I'm a soldier w/ D co. 3rd BN, 4thPOG, just happened to be surfing UA-cam and came across this. I can't put it into words, but it does my heart good to see SSG Vigianni able to accept the Navy Cross in the flesh. Many don't enjoy the same luxury, and even fewer know the cost. F*** yeah, Marine, get some! Hooah, and Oorah!
First let me say out freaking standing, that Marine is hardcore. I think his actions deserve a Medal of Honor more than any I have seen. Unfortunately the Corps, rarely gives any medal unless your dead. The other branches will give the Medal of Honor long before the Corps does. Glad to see the Corps is still putting out fine Marines!
Former Marine here 1/6 WPNS Co. Dragon Plt. 94-95.
Thank God that America still has soldiers like this
I was with 1/6 in Afghanistan, but with A Co, not with Vigianni in C. Co. I cannot say what happened for the fact I wasn't in that firefight, but I have heard the same thing that alot of his fellow Marines have said. He was wounded by his own grenade. He did kill those men in the cave, but nothing worthy of this medal.He was the battalion commanders "boy", so I think that had to play a part in the award.
As a former Marine, I have nothing but respect for SSgt Viggiani and all who serve and have served. Having said that, they REALLY need to get an announcer who can speak proper English. It isn't just at MCRD Parris Island, either. It's the same at San Diego and other bases whose ceremonies I've seen. It's embarrassing. Okay, I'm done whining now. A big oo-rah to my fellow jarheads.
I remember him coming to our platoon mid cycle when he was fresh out of d.i school. The other drill instructor’s told us about him earning the navy cross. He was intense to say the least lol I’ll never forget the lessons he taught us and the harsh but true words he spoke “look around because some of you ain’t making back home” 3rd BN India Co Plt 3089 2005
Hey leatherneck, my Senior DI was good friends with that drill Instructor. He was with India Co. for a while. Our Senior also gave us the leatherneck magazine with his article from Afghanistan.
Well deserved SSgt. Viggiani not many people would have done what he did.
God Bless
Congratulations . Great Marine. Semper Fi
this guy was my bn gunner in 1/1
@jess1up I'm a retired Coast Guardsman and the marines are very respected among us. I said Semper Paratus, which means "Always Ready", the Coast Guard motto. I said this with all respect. The Marines have always land on a foreign shore with a Coast Guard coxswain at the helm. Very respectfully John.
Semper Fi SSGT~~~
To have earned this honor, there are many other brave heros alive that may not have been if he was not there. God Bless him and the rest of our troops.
If you Don't stand behind our troops,
Then stand in front of them.
Outstanding and very moving video clip.
Congratulations to SSgt Anthony L. Viggiani and his family. We are all proud of you.
Thank you for your service and valor, SSgt Viggiani!
From a grateful citizen!
I was in Alpha 1st Bn. 6th Marines from Oct. 1960 to Dec. 1962. Extended 21 months to go to Avionics School in NAS Memphis from Jan. to Sept, 1963. Ended up at Chu Lai, Vietnam in 1965 at the beginning. Honorably Discharged in 1966 at MCAF, New River after an involuntary 4 month extension. That's my story and I'm sticking to it !!!
I'll be damned. I remember this like it happened yesterday. Fox company, 2nd Battalion, platoon 2012, graduated Feb 24, 2006. Semper Fi, and God bless.
My grandfather shipped out of Parris in WW2.
He was a flame thrower and served on Tarawa, Siapan and Guadalcanal. OORAH!
Man that takes some huge balls to do what he did.
SSgt Viggiani was a drill instructor for the platoon that live right above mine when I went to boot camp in 06. Dude is a straight badass....
Thank you SSgt Vigianni.
From a Soldier and a father of a Marine.
my hero thank you for your service
Certified badass.
Outstanding Marine Staff Sergeant of Marines. Job Well Done! Semper Fi Brother
I applaud all of our servicemen who have served in a combat zone. All HS JROTC units are simply a recruiting tool. I served in the Army as a Spec4, went to college and joined the ROTC classes. ROTC in college is to train officers, but I felt it was a joke for the most part and got out. Real officers come from the academies or are mustangs. My thanks to all who have served: Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Airman, and Coastie. Memorial Day is for your lost comrades. Let's honor their sacrifice.
@yellowwing Yes, I was thinking along those lines. Thanks for confirming it, for your remarks, and your service.
outstanding! thank you for your service
Respect from across the pond.
This is what a real hero looks like.
@kpbuckley It's Marines like Staff Sergeant Viggiani, and Marines like Sergeant Basilone that we're still standing today. Marines are held up to the highest traditions and standards, and blow them out of the water, so to speak. I'm glad to say, that I will contribute a part of my life, to become a part of the history of one of the most respected establishments in the United States. The United States Marine Corps. Oorah.
This is what living here in the U.S is about, good on you.
Men like that truly embody the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fi.
A true American hero. Thank you for your service!
The heroes who receive the medals know that others have done as much or more, and they wear the medal as a representative for those who also earned it but were never acknowledged by anyone but God. Good luck 2nd PLT, 1st Squad.
god bless you all. I always wanted to serve, but ive already signed away 4 years to being a high school teacher. Braving a different kind of enemy fire depending on which school you know? Lol. Seriously though, I have the UTMOST respect for anyone in the military. YOU are what makes America the greatest nation in the world. Thank you, and god bless america
So wonderful that this brave Marine could receive this award for valor in front of new Marines on their graduation day.
the nation highest award is the Medal of honor.
You adjust and adapt to the situation at hand, that's what marines do.
Congrats to SSgt Viggiani for his award and for a job well done....Us Old Timers stand in respect to him and the Marines of today......Thanks Guys......USMC 1965-1969
i aint gon lie i think the marines are so much better then any other branch, america is blessed to have them.
He was my kill hat in platoon 3009. 2006. He was a beast.
God bless the Marines!
Read about this man in a book. MERICA!
I'm proud to have guys like that serving in our Armed Forces.
I was honored to train under Ssgt. Viggiani, 3rtBn I co Plt 3045. Oo-rah devils.
SSgt. Viggiani was also interviewed and talked about on the History Channel show "Shootout". I was surprised to hear the name there and when I checked again, I thought to myself, "whoa, this is the same Marine". Search "Shootout Afghanistan's Deadliest Sniper part 3/5" to hear more about his actions in combat.
real hero........................
Semper Fi!
THANK YOU SIR!!
I remember this. Semper Fi
purple heart also awarded what a strong and dedicated marine semper fi....
excellent drill/discipline on that parade
The U.S. marines are the greatest warriors in history and they also have the coolest uniforms.
Semper Fi, more power to ya! I ship out to boot camp June 23, can't wait.
Soc unit here also. Also others received Navy Cross for the glory and I was the first one on the scene and didn't care about the Medal. Older now and would be nice to wear one.
A true American.