The Marines

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  • Опубліковано 12 тра 2022
  • With significant access to Marine Corps training facilities around the country, The Marines examine the unique Warrior Culture of the smallest but fiercest branch of the U.S. armed services. The 90-minute documentary focuses on their training and considers what it takes to become a Marine and what it means to be a Marine.
    This WNED PBS production premiered in August 2006.
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  • @tammywhite1028
    @tammywhite1028 25 днів тому +19

    My dad was a Marine. I understand him a little better after watching this. He was the best man i ever knew. After the Marines he worked on helicopters for 33 years. He taught me that you can do anything you want to do. He built our house completely by himself, fixed our cars, did all the work around the house. And that was just on weekends and vacations. He taught his girls to be hard workers. You work for what you want. I always wanted to make him proud. Respect people. He died at 87. I miss him everyday. But he had a life to be proud of.

  • @patrickwhisler3807
    @patrickwhisler3807 11 місяців тому +368

    I served the Corps for 32 years and would willingly fight beside my brothers and sisters again. Semper Fi !!

    • @robertgoss4842
      @robertgoss4842 10 місяців тому +9

      Well said. You and me both.

    • @robertgoss4842
      @robertgoss4842 9 місяців тому +13

      I just served one 3-year enlistment. That was about 56 years ago, but I have found that the longer I live, the more I love my USMC memories.

    • @jonhenson5450
      @jonhenson5450 9 місяців тому +6

      @@robertgoss4842 exactly, life experience and time teaches us those were the VERY BEST people we would ever know.

    • @kaloyanboyanovstefanov3124
      @kaloyanboyanovstefanov3124 9 місяців тому +1

      Hay womens serving,?

    • @TheYoungCollector
      @TheYoungCollector 7 місяців тому +2

      @@robertgoss4842 So Vietnam?

  • @MrLawman82
    @MrLawman82 2 роки тому +629

    40 years ago today, I became a Marine.

  • @judithbuchanan4480
    @judithbuchanan4480 11 місяців тому +213

    My son is a Marine. I remember that phone call at almost 11 pm. I felt like my son was in prison but in a good way. I felt like I was in boot camp. I was his biggest supporter. I wrote to him every day. I went to all three of his graduations (Boot camp, MCT and MOS). My son was always a very disciplined young man and the Marine Corp made him even more disciplined. I am a proud Marine Mom. Thank you all for your service and sacrifice 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @REVOLVER_NOIR
      @REVOLVER_NOIR 11 місяців тому +12

      I always wondered what my folks thought of the erratic phone call in the middle of the night. Jan 26th 2002, they got the call. Semper Fi 😊

    • @212fanita
      @212fanita 11 місяців тому +12

      Make me cry all the time , my son is already 2 weeks and for me it’s 2 years take so slow this time 😢Dios lis cuide y de fuerzas pido por el cada día cada instante I miss him so much 😢

    • @judithbuchanan4480
      @judithbuchanan4480 11 місяців тому +8

      @@212fanitaBoot camp was stressful for me too. I felt like I was in boot camp. I got more grey hairs in my head from it. Just write him lots of letters while he is in boot camp to encourage him because they feel like giving up at times. He will never regret doing it. My son is doing well especially since he gets to travel overseas.

    • @raquelgallegos3594
      @raquelgallegos3594 11 місяців тому

      @@judithbuchanan4480me hizo mucho bien su comentario! Nunca le pediría a mi hijo de 19 años de edad el mas pequeño de mis 6 hijos yo tengo 64 !que fuera a los Marines! Pero Sorpresivamente el me anunció que iría 😢😮 y no lo detuve!!! Se va antes de septiembre 25 al boot camp y entre el gran orgullo y gozo que siento de su decisión también hay un gran clamor desde muy adentro 😢❤ que siento que mi corazón no va a soportar!!😭😭😭 sino fuera por la fuerte confianza que siento en el poder de Dios de que estamos en sus manos y la certeza que estamos haciendo su voluntad!🙏🙌🙌🙌 gracias x el consejo de las cartas ! ✍️ Empezaré a comprar sobres papel 📝 y estampillas! 😢❤😭😭 ellos le envían dirección a donde enviaremos sus cartas?? ✉️

    • @SherTakahashi
      @SherTakahashi 10 місяців тому +10

      I joined the Corp in 1966. I loved the Corp. To this day, I look back, it was the hair cut that made us all equal.

  • @princegroove
    @princegroove 10 місяців тому +123

    I’m a US Navy veteran with a cousin who served in the Corps; thank you for all that you do, Jarheads! 🇺🇸👊🏻💪🏻

    • @TheYoungCollector
      @TheYoungCollector 7 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for your service. What did you do in the Navy? Just curious.

    • @princegroove
      @princegroove 7 місяців тому +4

      @@TheYoungCollector Thank you so much! I served during Desert Storm/Shield and was deployed in the gulf on an amphibious ship.

    • @TheYoungCollector
      @TheYoungCollector 7 місяців тому +2

      @@princegroove My uncle was in the Air Force and went to Desert Storm. What medals do you have?

    • @Diego-ye9tq
      @Diego-ye9tq 5 місяців тому

      Your leaders have sex changes 💪👍

    • @user-vv2xs9qj3o
      @user-vv2xs9qj3o 4 місяці тому

      Now it has become LGBTQ company

  • @frankpriolo7735
    @frankpriolo7735 11 місяців тому +124

    In the summer of 1965, Vietnam conflict was escalating. Those of us who were not going to college were being drafted. I knew that my draft notice would be coming any day. Rather than being drafted and serving two years in the Army. I went to the Marine Corps recruiter and enlisted. In 58 years, I have never regretted that decision.

    • @pulido6974
      @pulido6974 11 місяців тому +11

      My pops volunteered for the marine corps in 1965. my grandfather fought in world war 2. He got my dad an agriculture deferment pass. My dad went to his uncle who was a marine in WW2. He drove my father to corpus christi texas. Where my father signed the papers. My father's uncle went back to the ranch. And told my grandpa your son is a man. He has something important to tell you listen. Thank you for your service sir

    • @katherinegates1559
      @katherinegates1559 10 місяців тому +14

      ♥️🇺🇲♥️ My first Love was drafted in November of 1965 and killed in 1968...He wanted to get married before leaving..I always regretted I wanted to wait until he got home..😔 I was young and scared...God Bless everyone of our Vietnam veterans...Always..🇺🇲♥️♥️

    • @cledet9088
      @cledet9088 10 місяців тому +6

      ​@katherinegates1559 Katherine, humans die twice, once when their physical body leaves this earth and the other when their memory dies and no one remembers them. Please always remember and keep his memory alive, because he never left you! he has been with you every day since the fateful day and left this earthly world.
      Have a wonderful day!❤

    • @jmeyer3rn
      @jmeyer3rn 10 місяців тому +3

      Had I had my life to live over, I'm 67, this culture would either would have killed me, or made me over, better. God bless our USMC. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @katherinegates1559
      @katherinegates1559 9 місяців тому +4

      @@cledet9088 🇺🇲 Thank you so very much for the beautiful comment.... Certainly touched my Heart..♥️🇺🇲♥️

  • @bryanberg8132
    @bryanberg8132 11 місяців тому +82

    I wanted to be a Marine with every fiber of my being. I was robbed of that privilege by a disability. When I was in high school, I told a recruiter that I knew I couldn't run, jump, etc. well and that I knew what would happen to me over there, but I absolutely did not care. My fate did not matter to me one bit. I just wanted to serve. I will mourn that dream until the day I die. A friend gave me a tie clip from his uniform and told me I would have been a good Marine. I will carry that gift with me every day of my life. To those that I could not call my brothers and sisters, thank you from the very depth of my soul.

    • @pauldeanda4985
      @pauldeanda4985 11 місяців тому +9

      Sorry to be the one inform you, but you did not miss anything. A lot of what they say here is total BS. It's done for the public that does not know squat. You appear to be idializing something that you actually know every little about. While Boot Camp was fun and a bit challenging, it and the Fleet Marine Force we're nothing compared to how it's spoken about in shows like this one. After the 1st month, Boot Camp was actually fun. I did boot camp at MCRD San Diego and the rest at Camp Lejeune, NC., July 84-88.
      I had planned on doing 20 years, but after I saw the amount of sucking up and what not that one had to do in order to get promoted and other BS experiences, from being micro managed to not being mentally challenging, it became obvious that it was not for me. I ended up in an Artillary general support unit, but after much begging and whining I got myself transferred to a Direct Support unit and managed to at least go on a 6 month Western Med Float in 1987 and then Puerto Rico a few months after getting back to the states. This would have never happened in a General Support unit. I guess that my main issue was that I needed more adventure and I hated being micro managed, with a passion. Remember, don't believe most of what these people say, most of it is blowing smoke up your back side.
      Btw, I ended up joining the Army National Guard and doing 18 years. About nine in an aviation unit (helicopter mechanic) and the other nine as an NBC commissioned officer, with two deployments, one in Iraq in 05. With that said, some of it was fun, but a lot of it was total BS, with a shit load of “hurry up and wait”. 🤷‍♂️

    • @jt.8144
      @jt.8144 11 місяців тому +2

      UA-cam sympathizes with you.

    • @JulianLopez-mh6be
      @JulianLopez-mh6be 9 місяців тому +6

      @@pauldeanda4985your experience is your experience, it doesn’t make sense
      If it wasn’t challenging, why didn’t you just rank up, or join the special forces,
      I had a very different experience, a lot of training, shooting and leadership.
      Also, don’t forget that Marines are combat ready, as in we fight and die in the battlefield like warriors.
      But your right, the Marines I was in was not a brotherhood
      More like a warrior cult. I think he would have loved it. That was my experience.

    • @W1Robur
      @W1Robur 3 місяці тому

      ​@JulianLopez-mh6be you might have rose tinted glasses brother... he's not missing the mark on a lot but he's also leaving out a lot of the good to be fair. But everyone's career in the corps is different. I had a good run and get out in a few months. Overall i think the organization has issues but the e5 and below clown posse that are my brothers make it worth it because there's no better group of mentally challenged psychos id rather bet by life on

    • @user-qr5tw9bv6w
      @user-qr5tw9bv6w 2 місяці тому +1

      I don’t think the BMW (Bitchy, Moany, Whiney) was in the same USMC I served for 11 years. I do think when passing through the strip mall looking for the Marine Corps, he made a wrong turn into Casual Company where the Sick, Lame, & Lazy were
      sequestered. A Real Marine knows you have to follow orders to have any hope of surviving an enemy encounter. Cry babies need not apply but you didn’t make the cut & we’re relegated to the National Guard where those that 😮😢😂“ just don’t
      🎉

  • @msgtcharlesbarnettsr7182
    @msgtcharlesbarnettsr7182 10 місяців тому +52

    Served 1970-1996 would do it all over again without a second thought.

    • @louisgonzalez6935
      @louisgonzalez6935 2 місяці тому +1

      Probably the most hardcore era 🙏🏴‍☠️🫡
      IMO 🫶🫡

    • @Lovemygrandkids04
      @Lovemygrandkids04 Місяць тому +1

      Ty for your service marine!

    • @DanHolly3
      @DanHolly3 День тому

      Thank you for your service.

  • @jmanil
    @jmanil 11 місяців тому +119

    I joined the Marine Corps in 1990 and became an 0311 Infantryman with 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 1st Marine Division. I so vividly remember my first day in BootCamp. I still remember the feeling of me rubbing my bald head as we finally got to go to sleep on the first night. I fell asleep asking myself "What the hell did you just do?".

    • @ronmerson6986
      @ronmerson6986 11 місяців тому +17

      Everybody asked themselves that same question at some point in boot camp 😅 I know I did multiple times

    • @LibCon1980
      @LibCon1980 11 місяців тому +7

      The “Walking Dead.” Served with 1/9 in Okinawa.

    • @ronmerson6986
      @ronmerson6986 11 місяців тому +6

      They were standing 9th marines back up as I was getting out in 08. Yup, walking dead!

    • @hjmendoza71
      @hjmendoza71 11 місяців тому +3

      Striking 3/9 Gulf War veteran

    • @jackrider3456
      @jackrider3456 11 місяців тому +5

      Joined 1969 to Void the draft. Fulfilled my dream since I was 3 yrs old. Did 16 yrs knees went. Semper Fi to all Marines.

  • @mcdutchpatriot6763
    @mcdutchpatriot6763 10 місяців тому +98

    I am a Dutch Marine I served with British and US Marines and I am proud we are all one, we all will be a Marine our whole life ..QUA PATET ORBIS

    • @E0311PMC
      @E0311PMC 8 місяців тому +4

      Thank you for you service, but I’m a U.S. Marine…watch the video US Marines are US Marines and it’s definitely different then anything else. That’s why it’s special to US Marines.

    • @mcdutchpatriot6763
      @mcdutchpatriot6763 8 місяців тому +1

      @@E0311PMC Hi Eric also thank you for your service.
      Dutch marines are maybe more different than US marines.
      To become a Dutch marine, you have to pass a 3 days physical test, your body will be completely inspected and you get a mental inspection by several psychiatrist. Every 3 days 80 boys go to Amsterdam and get this inspection. All these boys already passed the regular army inspection. But only 2 or 3 will pass the test to go to the Marines basic training.
      This is based in Rotterdam and it takes 7 months, in these 7 months you are more outside in the Forrest, at see and in the air.
      150 of the selected boys wil start, and more than 50% will not finish. In my term only 62 became a Marine.
      And this is just the beginning, it takes 3 years to become a corporal, and all marines get special artic training, in Norway.
      Mountain training in Scotland, Jungle training in Martinique. They can be deployed from helicopters, planes, from different ships and boats. And within the Marines we have specialist training, mountain leader, frog men, anti terrorist units, snipers.
      Don’t underestimate Dutch Marines, but it is good you feel like a Marine… the best

    • @seanbrennan4356
      @seanbrennan4356 7 місяців тому +8

      @@E0311PMCthe US Marines share a lot in common with uk and British marines and train with each other on a consistent basis. He’s simply sharing we share an affinity for one another

    • @sandman75sandman97
      @sandman75sandman97 4 місяці тому +1

      @@E0311PMC Just to put u in your place. U sir dont even have your own language. Same go s for history. Now get back in your place sir.

    • @JB-td9fz
      @JB-td9fz 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@seanbrennan4356the training is incomparable to RM training.

  • @theyoungamptech320
    @theyoungamptech320 2 місяці тому +6

    "no matter how many times you knock him down, hes gonna get to his feet" makes the hair on my neck stand up. Its been almost 10 years since I stepped off the Island. Best decision I ever made for myself.

  • @jitgreen8366
    @jitgreen8366 10 місяців тому +42

    I was in the Navy, but Man I love the Marines.
    Edit , Fair Winds and Followings Seas to all the Devils and Squids reading this.

    • @hml3672
      @hml3672 3 місяці тому +3

      Squids had the best chow, Thanks.

  • @jerrypowers5763
    @jerrypowers5763 11 місяців тому +45

    51 years ago. Raised a family,but never forgotten my brother in Arms. Takes the Few the proud a US Marine to get through . Our faith has been one of the most thing. We did what we do under God. Took a oath to serve our Country.

    • @wendylinton453
      @wendylinton453 10 місяців тому +4

      Once a Marine Always a Marine ..God Bless all who serve and have served..👏👏👏👏

  • @Elagentejefe
    @Elagentejefe 11 місяців тому +27

    May 1995, my first 5 minutes at MCRD San Diego was preoccupied with the question, "What in the holy hell have I done?" Can't say the next 4 years were the best of my life, but they were the best building blocks of my life. And I made friends I'll have until die, then we'll regroup in heaven and guard its streets.

  • @TailRotorMafia
    @TailRotorMafia 10 місяців тому +81

    Currently serving, best decision I’ve ever made. There’s a true difference between a Marine compared to the rest. The pride, willingness to complete the mission, constant drive… the list is endless. I will always have pride in my choice to serve in this beloved Corps

    • @GINABEANA205
      @GINABEANA205 6 місяців тому +2

      Thank you. Semper Fi

    • @Bledsow
      @Bledsow 5 місяців тому

      You r exactly who I’m talking about 😂 you are not a real Marine your a New Marine trained by women 😂 jesse Kelly is right we are gonna get r ass kicked the next war we got woke shit protecting us

    • @hml3672
      @hml3672 3 місяці тому

      My Corps, Your Corps, Marine Corps.

  • @anthonyjones9868
    @anthonyjones9868 11 місяців тому +78

    Once a Marine always a Marine

    • @sulevisydanmaa9981
      @sulevisydanmaa9981 7 місяців тому

      @anthonyjones9868 "ONCE IN THE AGENCY ...once in the guard, once in the KKK, once in the BLM, once it is over it is over at once; you gotta serve the so callled elite bankers ANYHOW, no matter the gear, the fear or whacha wear ..."

    • @koolshaker7615
      @koolshaker7615 4 місяці тому +6

      Oooh rah!

    • @johndoppleguard
      @johndoppleguard 2 місяці тому

      Jones, dave jones.

    • @enditakamweneshe6428
      @enditakamweneshe6428 Місяць тому

      What about all those homeless marines that the US government just disgards like old rags despite sacrificing their lives for their country?

    • @bigdee8189
      @bigdee8189 Місяць тому +2

      Any branch can say that! Once a Soldier always a Soldier, for example!

  • @richarda.valdes1197
    @richarda.valdes1197 10 місяців тому +42

    I joined in 1961 and served till 1967. Four brothers before me were marines. The oldest brother was the first Mexican born full bird Colonel in the marines. SEMPER FI. Sgt. THE OLD CORP will always be the best of us.😊

    • @katherinegates1559
      @katherinegates1559 10 місяців тому +4

      ♥️🇺🇲♥️ yes ...Old Breed...my dad..I have his book..🇺🇲

  • @user-fz8zv5en8m
    @user-fz8zv5en8m 11 місяців тому +28

    Semper Fi my brothers and sisters in the Corps. OOHRAH!!!! Once a Marine always a MARINE!!!

  • @LJDS1979
    @LJDS1979 4 місяці тому +19

    Almost 20 years out of the Corps and nobody has ever asked "what did you do in the Marines?" Simply being a Marine is all that mattered.

    • @emmanuelawosusi2365
      @emmanuelawosusi2365 4 місяці тому +1

      Yes

    • @hml3672
      @hml3672 3 місяці тому +1

      I've heard a lot of soldiers say, " I could have been a Marine." I've never seen a Marine who said, "I could have been a soldier." No Marine would want to be a soldier.

    • @emmanuelawosusi2365
      @emmanuelawosusi2365 3 місяці тому

      @@hml3672 facts

  • @inezzbeadz
    @inezzbeadz 11 місяців тому +68

    My oldest son recently got out of the Marines. My youngest just signed up !! I am so proud of both my devil dogs!! Much RESPECT. PRAYERS for my son n his comrades 🇺🇸

    • @wendylinton453
      @wendylinton453 10 місяців тому +2

      👍🇬🇧❤🇱🇷

    • @bigdee8189
      @bigdee8189 10 місяців тому +3

      You refer to your sons as dogs??? 🤣🤣. Okay! Whatever!

    • @robertgoss4842
      @robertgoss4842 10 місяців тому +3

      I tingle with pride when I see messages like yours. I know your heart must be bursting with pride for your boys!

    • @shaneyeestudio
      @shaneyeestudio 10 місяців тому +1

      God bless them!

    • @benjaminc8789
      @benjaminc8789 9 місяців тому +3

      @@bigdee8189not just any dog . A devil dog apparently 🙄

  • @user-us9dw2ue5i
    @user-us9dw2ue5i 11 місяців тому +22

    I joined the Marine Corps in 1982 and retired in 2003 served during the gulf and our war on TERROR. Semper Fi! DO or DIE

  • @robertconville6269
    @robertconville6269 9 місяців тому +26

    I became a Marine in 1976 at 18! Very proud to carry that title! Semper Fi!

  • @jean.xaviermartin6471
    @jean.xaviermartin6471 4 місяці тому +12

    I'm a old French Sergeant From the French Air Force and I support all m'y American Brothers in Arms

  • @robertengland8769
    @robertengland8769 10 місяців тому +11

    I respect the Marine Corps. Glad they're on our side.

  • @richardchase9811
    @richardchase9811 10 місяців тому +20

    my time as a marine rifleman in vietnam was the single greatest event in my life. semper fi

  • @Travers-kx4zk
    @Travers-kx4zk 4 місяці тому +8

    My Dad was a Mustang Marine and fought at The Chosin Reservoir

  • @shanerobinson4744
    @shanerobinson4744 10 місяців тому +8

    6/2/1999, 24 years ago, I stepped onto those yellow footprints. Semper Fidelis!

    • @jamezbrian4135
      @jamezbrian4135 3 місяці тому

      the bus stops, door opens, everyone goes dead silent

  • @garyjohnstone6422
    @garyjohnstone6422 10 місяців тому +18

    Marines are really special shock troops designed to shred opponents. So well loved by all. We are so proud of you all, past and present.

  • @hayfielddraw4364
    @hayfielddraw4364 10 місяців тому +27

    I spent four years active with 2/5 and four years in the Reserve with 2/23. Every moment of this documentary makes me swell with pride.

  • @2NDCBT
    @2NDCBT 11 місяців тому +20

    I Joined in '82 and graduated from MCRD San Diego and became a 1371. 2nd Cbt Eng, 2nd Mar Div. My son joined in '22. and graduated from MCRD San Diego and is a 2131, 7th Comm Btn. Graduating on that meat grinder and watching my son do the same (second only to watching him being born) are the best moments of my life! Not one regret and could not be prouder. Semper Fi brothers and sisters!

    • @spacecat77
      @spacecat77 Місяць тому

      1371 in 9th ESB Okinawa Japan, Semper Fi brother! :) It's quite the job to have in the Corps!

  • @redeyedmongoose2963
    @redeyedmongoose2963 11 місяців тому +15

    P. I. ‘69 Semper Fi, forever and always !

    • @TheYoungCollector
      @TheYoungCollector 7 місяців тому

      Thank you for your service sir🫡. Did you go to Vietnam?

  • @bobsit1945
    @bobsit1945 6 місяців тому +6

    Retired Navy Hospital Corpsman and served five years with Marine units during my time.
    While I never saw combat, I'm so proud of my time with them.

  • @mildredchapman3994
    @mildredchapman3994 11 місяців тому +19

    Nothing but respect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @f4tweet
    @f4tweet 11 місяців тому +9

    25 May 1966 MCRD San Diego, my first day.
    Semper Fi.

  • @tylerlape4169
    @tylerlape4169 8 місяців тому +11

    I never though I could miss the Marine corps so much. 8 years have gone by and I’m still looking for that since of purpose. I’d go back in a heartbeat if I could.

    • @TheYoungCollector
      @TheYoungCollector 7 місяців тому

      What did you do in the Marines? Thank you for your service🫡

    • @jamezbrian4135
      @jamezbrian4135 3 місяці тому +1

      I got out when the gov t decided to cut numbers of all forces. I do miss it to, somedays.

  • @danielmarso7242
    @danielmarso7242 11 місяців тому +31

    I joined the Corps ,I was 17 , every day at Parris Island , was an extreme test . I served for 13 years , I wouldn't trade it for anything , and it has helped me all my life ,to meet adversity, I lean on what we went through , and know it's still in me !

  • @TheByrd8992
    @TheByrd8992 11 місяців тому +36

    I salute to the Marines and to all those who served our country to protect us and have sacrificed their lives for us thank you and again I salute you all...I love what you guys do it takes a lot of courage and commitment...

  • @bigsteve6200
    @bigsteve6200 11 місяців тому +18

    Outstanding ! The World's Finest US Marines. Semper Fi

    • @northwalesmod
      @northwalesmod 11 місяців тому

      Ask the Royal Marines ,😀

  • @joecpluck2336
    @joecpluck2336 11 місяців тому +27

    17/07/1980 was my first day a MCRD. It shaped my whole life! Good night Chesty wherever you are! Semper Fi USMC all the great men and women of our Corp!

  • @kathyfisher4038
    @kathyfisher4038 11 місяців тому +12

    Do the right thing! Our country would be better and stronger if the Marines trained every man and women before becoming a politician! You are in my prayers.

  • @robertsanchez4617
    @robertsanchez4617 6 місяців тому +5

    The Marine Corps helped to establish my strong manhood after my 4 years... .
    it was & is an experience of a lifetime that most people don't understand unless they go thru it themselves. I say, Semper FI, do or die.... United States Marine Corps.

  • @fredselbman3319
    @fredselbman3319 10 місяців тому +10

    44 years ago, I earned the title United States Marine ! I was an 0341, I served with 3/9, 2/4 and 3/7 1979-83 Semper Fi 🇺🇸

    • @etltopeka1012
      @etltopeka1012 10 місяців тому

      Gene Lowe Moter T now living in Topeka Kansas 9301 SW Peck St Topeka Kansas. If you are in Kansas, stop in for a cup of coffee. I have Parkinsons disease and might hit the big lawsuit from Camp Lejeune. Then we'll go to Longhorns for a Ribeye and a top shelf scotch.

  • @santiagoarredondo4552
    @santiagoarredondo4552 11 місяців тому +8

    I enlisted in September 1965 at 18 yrs old and trained at MCRD San Diego. Nam vet 66-67. Semper Fi.

  • @genemurphy4229
    @genemurphy4229 10 місяців тому +6

    My oldest son just received his Eagle,Globe, and Anchor this morning. Very proud Dad.

    • @robertgoss4842
      @robertgoss4842 День тому

      I know you must have popped 2 or 3 buttons on your vest.

  • @charlesfiscus4235
    @charlesfiscus4235 Рік тому +17

    December 1986 I stepped on those famed "Yellow Footprints". I spent 5 years and by the grace of God I survived Desert Shield/Storm.
    Semper Fidelis

    • @ronmerson6986
      @ronmerson6986 11 місяців тому +2

      Grace of God? Wasn't that like a 3 week or less tank war and air war. I went in in 03 so i was young to remember very much of that war

    • @charlesfiscus4235
      @charlesfiscus4235 11 місяців тому +4

      @@ronmerson6986 the air war started on 17 January 1991 and it lasted until 24 February 1991. We all were subject to scud missile attack , so yes thats what I meant by the grace of god

    • @nonyabiz9487
      @nonyabiz9487 11 місяців тому +1

      I barley remember the yellow foot prints at all.. The life changing moment for me as a Marine was when we finally met our assigned platoon drill instructors during the indoc speech. Things changed for ever when that happened from innocent ignorance to serious real world.

  • @poodledoodlequilter6479
    @poodledoodlequilter6479 11 місяців тому +14

    My husband is a Cuban immigrant who served in the USMC! He is the kindness man I've ever met, but he is the scariest man I've ever known!

    • @BrianAten
      @BrianAten 11 місяців тому

      Did he do the Haitian Cuban mid 90s…they were scraping for interptors

    • @poodledoodlequilter6479
      @poodledoodlequilter6479 11 місяців тому

      @@BrianAten He came over in 1978, and he loves this country! We share four sons, they are all grown now but he is the BEST! I'm so glad he asked!

    • @BrianAten
      @BrianAten 11 місяців тому

      @@poodledoodlequilter6479 but the fed shitz onmarines…that’s all

    • @poodledoodlequilter6479
      @poodledoodlequilter6479 11 місяців тому

      @@BrianAten What do you mean, my husband went far in the USMC.

  • @russh1777
    @russh1777 11 місяців тому +18

    Semper Fi Marines 🇺🇲

  • @ernestneal5696
    @ernestneal5696 10 місяців тому +34

    I'm Army and these guys are highly respected.

    • @jimmiemackey728
      @jimmiemackey728 7 місяців тому +1

      Can't believe you said that solider

    • @bigdee8189
      @bigdee8189 Місяць тому +1

      Most marines are fricking POG's!! That means they'll NEVER see action, besides munching on crayons!

  • @daveyyoutubey5686
    @daveyyoutubey5686 9 місяців тому +7

    I love how articulately the USMC is defended. I wish more Americans would be courageous enough to see, to know, and to understand the truth of what must be done.

  • @TheUsmc0802
    @TheUsmc0802 11 місяців тому +13

    Man this is old. They filmed my OCS class for this. Jan-April 2006. Seems like yesterday.

    • @W1Robur
      @W1Robur 3 місяці тому

      I see that username. Shake and bake Sir.

    • @TheUsmc0802
      @TheUsmc0802 3 місяці тому

      @@W1Robur hell yeah!

  • @hpa2005
    @hpa2005 10 місяців тому +11

    God bless to all who served. Never served myself, mainly due to a diagnoses of Attention Deficit Disorder when in 3rd grade. A member of my family did serve in the Marines, getting his officers commission at the Marine Barracks in Washington, DC.

  • @brucemackenzie1283
    @brucemackenzie1283 10 місяців тому +7

    In 1966, in Carribean, served on an LPH as Ensign and Jg. Marines are tough and fun. Hugh appetites. Once a Marine Major/pilot needed a copilot to get his flight hours pay for that month. Asked me to sit in that seat. I was a trained radio officer!! What a thrill!! Will never forget it. It was illegal but was worth getting put in hack for.

  • @elenaphelps4919
    @elenaphelps4919 11 місяців тому +6

    Thank you for sharing this is really makes me sad because my dad service in Guam after he retired he work in his country as a mayor but he is in heaven now. Thank you for your service guys

  • @Papirrin-di8cy
    @Papirrin-di8cy 10 місяців тому +11

    Feel so proud to be a US marine !!

  • @paulsuprono7225
    @paulsuprono7225 2 місяці тому +2

    In my youth . . . I became a Young Marine. Upon High School graduation, I enlisted as an Airman, United States Air Force. Manyatime, I wondered whether I joined the right service. SEMPER FI - Always Faithful 🪖 🇺🇸 👍

  • @sgtmajtrapp3391
    @sgtmajtrapp3391 11 місяців тому +11

    The finest and most feared fighting force the world has ever known The United States Marine Corps.

    • @bigdee8189
      @bigdee8189 10 місяців тому +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣. "finest??". "feared??". 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Not even close!!! Stop bragging about something that is FALSE!!

  • @franklarkin6706
    @franklarkin6706 4 місяці тому +7

    55 yrs ago I joined the Marine Corps. Served in Vietnam and I'm extremely proud to this day for for being a member of the finest fighting force known to man. Semper Fi brothers!

  • @lindavillalobos-hu9mp
    @lindavillalobos-hu9mp 9 місяців тому +14

    Thank you for your service all of you. I greatly appreciate your service to this country. I’m both impressed and proud of you.

  • @Slickone119
    @Slickone119 7 місяців тому +2

    I spent 26 years in the Air Force ani respect every person who is a Marine. They are the best.

  • @devildogus2187
    @devildogus2187 10 місяців тому +7

    I hope to be back in next year. It may have been too long. If I have to go to the Army then so be it but I will never forget my time as a US Marine!

  • @kimlamon9767
    @kimlamon9767 7 місяців тому +3

    I am a Combat veteran Iserved proudly in the MARINES I still call myself a MARINE Im 65 years old but if needed I would do it again

  • @tessaleroux7725
    @tessaleroux7725 11 місяців тому +13

    So interesting. Bless these marines men and women who choose this career. Salute and Respect

  • @lindavillalobos-hu9mp
    @lindavillalobos-hu9mp 9 місяців тому +10

    May god protect our Troops. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.

  • @Katmando376
    @Katmando376 11 місяців тому +13

    Semper Fi to our American Brothers and Sisters in USMC.

  • @richardjones-xp9ez
    @richardjones-xp9ez 8 місяців тому +3

    I joined in 1980...eas was 1986...it was a honor to serve...God bless the USA....

  • @fijillian
    @fijillian 9 місяців тому +4

    I think the way they make a Marine Officer is amazing.

  • @lwinaus8810
    @lwinaus8810 3 місяці тому +2

    6 March 1972 I entered the gates of Parris Island and my life changed forever. 14 weeks later I left Parris Island as a United States Marine. In a few days it will be the 52nd anniversary of that day, I will hang the Marine Flag from my veranda and proudly think that at 72 years old, I am still a Marine. Semper Fi.

  • @usmc19761980
    @usmc19761980 4 місяці тому +2

    I joined at 17 yrs old. 1976-1980. 0341. Looking back I can say it was the most beneficial and formative time in my life.

  • @kellygwyn2721
    @kellygwyn2721 9 місяців тому +7

    God bless you all and thank you for your service. This being from an Air Force brat.

  • @zachariahsmith4594
    @zachariahsmith4594 9 місяців тому +4

    My son just completed the crucible.. I’m so proud!!!

  • @tommythecat350
    @tommythecat350 10 місяців тому +9

    During BWT (that’s the Crucible before the Crucible, boots) we had the senior SMaj at the time come speak to our battalion (his son was one of my DI’s-still took the quarterdeck challenge at the end and made it out on my feet, haha). Motivating to the point of tears. PISC is still the original proving ground of our Beloved Corps, and we still love it!

    • @ronniebentley5847
      @ronniebentley5847 7 місяців тому

      My uncle was a DI at Paris Island. I would spend 2 weeks with my cousins and we ran all over that place. He was chewing on this guy 1 day about not doing pushups properly. He yell at my 5 yr old cousin Jerry Scott come down here and show this recruit how to do 20 pushups. He did it like it wasn't anything . All his kids exercised. Always looked forward to the time i got to spend down there.

  • @mariehynes7414
    @mariehynes7414 10 місяців тому +7

    This may sound strange, but I loved boot camp. It was a place where I could shine. There are not words for it..just Semper Fi.

  • @josefhyatt2780
    @josefhyatt2780 11 місяців тому +16

    Being a United States Marine is not for 4 years. It is for life! Semper Fidelis and as always YAT-YAS!!!! PALADIN SENDS

    • @bigdee8189
      @bigdee8189 Місяць тому +1

      NO!! If you only served four years...that's it!! Obviously you didn't have what it takes if you only put in 4 years! 🤣🤣

  • @donaldmurphy3148
    @donaldmurphy3148 11 місяців тому +9

    Semper Fidelis.

  • @burtoncapps5477
    @burtoncapps5477 Рік тому +9

    Thank all the service man women for their service. I would love to read comments about this documentary and compare it to 2023 Marine Corps.

  • @nzsensei
    @nzsensei 11 місяців тому +9

    December 1999 until august 2005 for me, Semper Fi marines

  • @Punisher_MrWick
    @Punisher_MrWick 11 місяців тому +15

    I grew up with one member of my family in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines! And they all taught me something! Although my favorite was how to shoot long distance with a daisy BB GUN I made the Marine proud when I did hit the target! He said I would make a good Marine! I carry that with pride! I am the last male to carry my name and I lost my left eye to cancer at 8 months old! So I was SOL on enlisting!

    • @ricardorascon88
      @ricardorascon88 11 місяців тому +2

      Keep pushing god has a plan everything happens for a reason spread your seed amd marry a girl and have many kids

    • @mollyfairchild8761
      @mollyfairchild8761 11 місяців тому +1

      @@ricardorascon88 everything happens for a reason. Sometimes the reason is a bad decision was made

  • @RedneckAdonis
    @RedneckAdonis Рік тому +8

    I did 23 years ago

  • @donellb460
    @donellb460 11 місяців тому +4

    I joined 2003. I was an 0621 field radio operator. 7th Comm Btn.

  • @larrycollins-tl3ts
    @larrycollins-tl3ts 10 місяців тому +7

    GOD BLESS OUR MARINES, THEY ARE THE MOST DEDICATED WITH INTEGRITY AND PRIDE AND UPHOLD THE FIRST ORDER OF THE OF THE DAY, AND ORDER OF THE NIGHT, TO BE READY FOR THE BATTLE, TO BE THE TOUGHEST OF THEM ALL, AND THEY WIN BECAUSE OF THE LOVE OF OUR COUNTRY.
    GOD BLESS MARINE CORP OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

  • @erasmoconcepcion999
    @erasmoconcepcion999 11 місяців тому +13

    Love of Corps...Love of country. Semper Fidelis.

  • @patrickshearer856
    @patrickshearer856 11 місяців тому +14

    35 yrs ago, and I can still remember the smell.

    • @Darkestdarkify
      @Darkestdarkify 11 місяців тому +2

      That swampy Paris Island air? Or after shave lol?

  • @kennethambroise-oc9bd
    @kennethambroise-oc9bd 10 місяців тому +6

    thank you all for all that you recuits & graduated marines I myself really appreciate your services to our country my biological father was a marine & also served in Korea ! thank you all again for your great services

  • @impressiveprogressive7343
    @impressiveprogressive7343 10 місяців тому +6

    From a grateful citizen who has lived and prospered under a blanket of security provided by the volunteer force of men and women of the USMC, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done, all you are currently doing now, and everything you will do for this nation in the future. Your ongoing service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you!

  • @usmc187
    @usmc187 10 місяців тому +4

    Brings back great memories! SEMPER FI!!! Brothers and Sisters!

  • @cbudzyn
    @cbudzyn 9 місяців тому +4

    My uncle was USMC, volunteered during Vietnam. Dad said he was mean when he left & scary/dangerous when he returned from deployment.

  • @Mr_Munene
    @Mr_Munene Місяць тому +1

    I’m Zambian and I’ve always loved the marines.

  • @sherwoodthomas6769
    @sherwoodthomas6769 10 місяців тому +4

    Leading by example is a Great motivation. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @jungleginger2809
    @jungleginger2809 10 місяців тому +3

    84-88 , I’m having trouble getting the warrior out of my head. I have a very hard time relating with most people. Thank you for sharing this information.

    • @shaunmcconnell612
      @shaunmcconnell612 10 місяців тому

      God bless you! Thank you for your service sir! 💯💯💯

  • @richarda.lehrmannsr.7971
    @richarda.lehrmannsr.7971 6 місяців тому +1

    I served from June 1957 until June 1961. Semper Fidelis to all Marines around the world. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to all of you

  • @carolhigby6283
    @carolhigby6283 11 місяців тому +6

    Thank you , God bless all of you !

  • @djladieslove1
    @djladieslove1 10 місяців тому +3

    Bravo 👏

  • @SeekerKnight
    @SeekerKnight 5 місяців тому +1

    A sincere and humble Thank You to all who served!

  • @gmoney9068
    @gmoney9068 10 місяців тому +10

    There are only two types of people who truly understand Marines. Marines and the enemy.

    • @robertgoss4842
      @robertgoss4842 9 місяців тому +3

      Maybe the finest Corps quote I've ever heard.

  • @anthonyjones9868
    @anthonyjones9868 11 місяців тому +3

    Amen

  • @rjackson2569
    @rjackson2569 4 місяці тому +2

    Best 15 years of my life.

  • @JoeBetts
    @JoeBetts 5 місяців тому

    1988-1998 here, loved every day of my ten years in my beloved Corps.

  • @clementevillasenor6528
    @clementevillasenor6528 10 місяців тому +3

    My father was born in Mexico 🇲🇽 yet he had military training in the USA 🇺🇸 at valley forge military academy in the 1940’s I respect military people a lot because of their training yet I don’t believe humans are built for war in spite of so many wars been fought in our planet 🌎 in Al this mile is we have been part of mankind I understand the need for a military nevertheless I believe we can be more peaceful and tolerant and respectful of other people countries and ways of life tolerance and respect come with maturity. My respects to all military air there! May the peace of god be among all humans !!

  • @wrathroc
    @wrathroc 11 місяців тому +3

    1983-86, BLT 1/3 A Company, 03

    • @neighborhoodhopefiend5804
      @neighborhoodhopefiend5804 3 місяці тому

      Bro I was in K-bay from 83 to 86 and may have deployed with you! I was a radio operator (battery operated grunt) with 3rd Recon. I was off and on the Duluth, Dubuque, Monticello, Tuscaloosa, Belleau Wood and Iwo Jima during those years until I re-uped and PCS'd to 29 Palms. i had a close friend in BLT 1/3 Comm, Terry Mason.

    • @wrathroc
      @wrathroc 3 місяці тому +1

      100 percent possible.

  • @jameshutchins6077
    @jameshutchins6077 7 місяців тому +1

    I served active duty from February 1970 to July 1978. I arrived at MCRD San Diego, Ca. We got there in the dark and truly wondered what the hell did I do to myself now? Sometime later when I graduated as a Marine I knew. After my tours I served as an aerospace quality engineer dedicated to ensuring every product that we built was the best the warfighters could get from us. Nothing but the best was acceptable.