What!? You cant even see 3 of the other guys arms. I only see the 2 on the left which appears to be the same tattoo, but not sure. I never knew ppl could see through clothing🤔
@@Facts.Over.Feelings.2A-PRO u can see some of it on back left guy so if three out of 5 guys got the same tattoo its safe to assume that the other two also have it
@@Facts.Over.Feelings.2A-PRO the middle guy clearly has one and trell shows it off all the time dummy. thats 4/5 so its fair to assume the 5th guy has it too
I remember my squad leader asked if I was going to re-enlist, and I told him that it’s not for me, and I have bigger things I want to do in my life, and I got my ass chewed for that shit 😂
The military, especially the Marines or Army Infantry is super tough. Good deal on looking forward to a better life. Screw your seniour NCO. Glad you got out!
Great job guys! Good to see The Corps is the same after 30+years in the good ways that is! Me and my buddies were exactly were you were over 30 years ago. Same diverse groups from different parts of the country. Suffering together through the same pain and challenges and creating bonds that will last for years. My suggestion to you guys now, is never lose track of each other. Help each other on the outside and get to know arches family. Be there for each other. WHY? Because the outside will never understand what you have been through! They will never understand that you bleed green and don’t see or give a crap about brown, black, white, yellow or red. As I was told on graduation morning by my Senior drill instructor back in 1984 “As you graduate today just remember, there is only Green that resides in The Corps. Whereas there is greenish brown or greenish red or greenish yellow, and the like. You are green, Marine Green to be exact! You will live a Marines life. You will die with or next to the Marine next to you so get know him, get to know his family. For we our brothers, we all bleed the same green and we only have each other to save each other. Don’t you forget that.” Those words left such an enduring impression on me, that I have never forgotten them and have tried to live them every day of my life, even at 54! Semper Fi Marines! And, no worries, you have accomplish so much, that there is nothing you can’t do, once you set your minds to it. Every struggle and hardship I’ve had in life, is look back to my time in The Corps and realize that my struggles really paled in comparison and that I can do it and get through it. Oorah Marines!!!
I would like to share my deepest respect and appreciation for your service. You choose to accept one of the greatest honors a man could ever receive. .You've earned the title of United States Marine. America needs you , and everything else should ( Fear ) you.
Trell the Great, Thank you Marine. When I made Sergeant, I never forget my Marines in my Squad. I led by example. As far as I'm concerned... Pvt to Cpl are the backbone of the Marine Corps. I'm an old Marine who served 5 Oct 73 to 4 Oct 77. My most memorable time I experienced was late March 1975; loading out the USS BLUE RIDGE and watching Company D and part of H&S Co. 1/9th board the Blue Ridge at White Beach Okinawa. Knowing they were headed to South Vietnam to either defend or evacuate Saigon. So sad, we lost 2 Embassy Marines in a firefight at Tan Son Nhut AFB outside of Saigon. Be safe Marines, "Ears Up Heads Down" behind the wall or in the hole aka foxhole. Semper Fi, long live Chesty Puller.......OUT.
I'm 29 yrs old. I have a good paying job and I'm pretty much set BUT I've always wanted to be a marine ever since I graduated HS but you know shit happens in life that we take different paths. I know after 29 yrs old you're unable to join. Can I still join the reserves?
@Chris Canto Thank you , I'll be getting for info on those branches. If you anything please let me know. I just want to be reserves for now since I'm pretty much set with my current job plus I have kids
Musica De Todo , I went in back in 2006 and we had a guy that was 28 in boot camp. He got the typical verbal old man bs you can think of, but I think actually had an easier time because us younger recruits respected him. Even the DI’s occasionally showed him some respect for the billets he took and benefits that go with, and also because he had he balls to join at an older age
Much respect to you gentlemen I also was in the Marine Corps 1979 so if you years back from you I did my time did not re-in list I was an infantry guy the bonds I made with my brothers can never be broken Semper Fi and good luck in your future’s
When Marines get promoted only very few lose who they are. I feel like tha a problem you have all expierence personally and that’s why your expressing that. You would love for me to be y’all sgt 💪🏼
Nobody is "y'all sgt". They are "your Sgt". Entering the Corps is an introduction to an entire cult. They were taught total emersion in boot camp, which explains the good/bad personality changes. The only life they know is the constant authority thrown at them. Rank happens to be a measuring stick that can be either "your first name" or "entourage". Being part of you, your personality won't change. Being what identifies you, you wear it like a crown. Prior enlisted officers are exceptional leaders rank is "the first name" and they lead by experiences and example. Unlike social media, they don't have to be heard with meaningless blogs. Soon after boot camp and school, they quickly discover the "fork in the road"; become popular or really good at their job. They can't have both. Having a blog is NOT a promotion criteria.
@@bigmoneyshmoneymaker7697 MCRD SD, Nov 1983, plt 3089. Never in my life have I ever let my bearing slip to the point of announcing "I am a Marine". "y'all Sgt" still applies.
mo fo you do realize telling another Marine that you are also a Marine isn’t losing bearing? I knew that you were a Marine or how would you even know what is taught or instilled in Marines? I was saying that so you know I am ASLO a Marine. That’s not losing bearing one bit. If it was why would you say it?
Semper Fi young Brothers! Please consider re-enlisting you won’t regret it, seems like a long time now but twenty will go by in a blink of an eye once you get there. It does get better.
Young Marines, those guys don't change as people, they have a change in duties and responsibilities. It is a part of life. Some folks will let a little power go to their heads but with increased rank comes increased responsibilities and Marines have to adapt and overcome. The longer you stay in and ascend in rank you will have to grow.
I've been out now 20 years and was in 3/7 Lima Company 29 Palms. And the worst thing was always dealing with the Cpl Nasties who let rank blow up thier heads. Power, authority for those guys was never about being an awesome Marine but rather about reliving thier high school bully years....lol Glad to see you all kept your character intact... Semper Fi
Hey man I actually head off next Sunday too boot camp honestly it is gonna be the most stable place to sleep in the past 6 months the most time I have stayed anywhere was 1 week the marines is a place for me to get a family cause mine abandoned me your videos helped me decide to join because I see the brother hood and the ups and downs thank you
"Treat people the way you want to be treated " Remember that when you pick up NCO. Also when you pick up Remember Boot Camp is over, you're not a DI..be a leader. My biggest motto as Cpl..I often said this.."Shit rolls down hill-But it ends with me..you will never see it. You guys are the backbone, not me, I just check on anything else while you guys work without having to worry about leave, pay, etc on your mind." Leadership is Good in-Good out. Rahh
I spent 4 years in the Marine Corps, Boot Camp Parris Island and in to the FMF the memories of being ia grunt prepared me for my life challenges, and the brotherhood and friends I developed was worth every minute in the Marine Corps. Finally I didnt re up and got out a E5 and regret getting out to this day, but in the 70s the pay scale was a big factor. Semper Fidelis Marine's.
Yo this is crazy lol. Yall get to have the high top messy cut??? And how are these barracks so nice?! I got out in 2010, was in 1/9(infantry) btw. Good video fellas
Johnny TheDred , Errrr rah. Thank you for paving the way for us Sir. And yes the Marine Corps has changed and is constantly changing. Really deep in the peace time Marine Corps. Wish it could be like it was during your time sir.
I got out in 89 2/9 Infantry and BEQ were nice(if you can get them). We were in Open Squad bays and that One Big Room basically separated by wall lockers.
First time watching this channel, looking for videos for my son. I was in 95-99 , wow your guys hair is so badass we couldn't do it like that. Nice video guys. I'm going to watch more thanks
I did my 4 and did the PMI at Edson range Camp Pendleton then extended for I&I duty. Went to college for a couple of months and then recalled. Love all of it. Just shy of 8 years active duty. Semper Fi
Hey just wanna say that I’m enlisting next year and these videos help me Develop a better mindset In enlisting so thanks for sharing the experience and advice
Its great to see you hanging out with your platoon/squad. They will be closer to you (and know you better) than your biological family. My best advice is to stay in and enjoy it. You'll never have that bond with anyone like you did in the military. There really ain't shit going on back home. Take care
Wow, thank you guys!👍 I doubt that Nick didn't want to re-enlist -for some reason. 😂 📝 0:53 Why did you join the Marine Corps? 2:23 What is one thing that you hate/like as a marine? 6:29 What has been your most memorable moment so far [in the marine corp]? 8:57-11:28 Are you gonna re-enlist? Do you regret joining?
Knowing what you marines know now, and looking back would you still have joined? I served from 09’-13’ with 1/5 Charlie. To all of you great men, keep doing great things, and Semper Fi
Great video! Helped a lot. I want to enlist in the Marine Corp but don’t know how to tell my parents who are really against the military. I really want to join and strive to be like you but don’t know how to get my parents on board.
Brother this is more than just you and your parents and this is a man’s decision so be a man and own your decision. Your parents can’t stop you fronting following your dreams. If you desire to join the military then do it.
Thanks for the video Marines. I too was 4 and out ('96 to 2000). Most of us are. I was a Motor Transport Officer, first with Truck Company, then Headquarters Battalion, then 1st Marines MTO. I got out for family reasons (wife, kids, sick mother). I found the Corps to be a two pronged beast. Loved it! But some parts definitely suck. Being a junior officer is a great privilege (leading young Marines). Having said that, it's also an incredible challenge. The responsibly is heavy. That's why OCS is the way it is. The attrition rates are high, as the mission is to screen and evaluate for leadership qualities. You get guys there that are PT studs and come from some of the most prestigious schools that don't make it for various reasons (NPQ, failure to adapt, integrity violations, poor leadership, etc.). My most memorable moments? Pick up at OCS. Finding our name and U.S. Marines tapes on our foot lockers after some grueling PT at OCS. Beating my company commander at PT. But mostly just working and training with Marines. It can be intimidating when you first take over a unit. But if you stay humble and listen to your NCO's advice and experiences you're more likely to succeed and earn the respect of those around you. Semper Fi and Ooh Rah! Good job on these videos Trell.
Is everyone infantry and have any of you guys seen combat? Would you guys be nervous or scared if you guys ever got deployed to a combat zone ? and what is the difference between getting stationed somewhere vs getting deployed ?
Ethan Eickelman , Yes we’re all infantry. No we wouldn’t be scared but of course I don’t care who you are you’re going to be a little nervous you’re first time in a combat zone. And no none of us have directly been in a combat zone. Getting stationed somewhere means that’s where you’re home is, that’s where you live. It’s long term as well, usually stay there the whole term of your contract. A deployment is temporary. Your only in that place for a limited amount of time just to accomplish a certain mission or goal.
@@TrelltheGreat hey how often do you look at the news and kinda get nervous about the tensions happening in countries and how WW3 is trending on twitter. and etc. And how do you deal with it to be honest?
Ethan Eickelman , Honestly I don’t pay attention to it bro. Because whatever’s happens happens. I signed the contract to serve and defend this great nation. And I will do what I have to, to accomplish the mission. And whoever wants to stand in our way can suffer the consequences. But honestly you just have to always be prepared for the worst. Got to have a strong mind.
@@TrelltheGreat you’re such an inspiration sir. I’m 18 about to be 19 and I’m thinking joining the army infantry, what pushed you to the military? Atm college isn’t an option because I’m broke as fuck and I figure im gonna be working a laborer job anyways, might as well serve.
Rank issue is something you will understand with age. Sorry brothers but that's the way it is. I went in at 22 after college as enlisted so I had a little more life experience in regards to the rank issue. When you are 18-21 you are still trying to figure it out, don't worry, you'll get it, we all did. 87-95, SSGT, 0317 Yep, traded my degree for proper sight alignment and breathing!!!!!
Congrats Gentlemen. PI 1997 1st Battalion Delta Co, this is when I went through. My most memorable moment was getting deployed to Iraq in 1998, and getting shot at with an AK-47, and having to sleep with one eye open every night for 6 months. We were in the middle of the desert in the 130 degree heat the whole time we were there.
I decided to go to college after highschool even though I wasn’t a good student. I’ve done 2 1/2 years in college and just decided to be done because I didn’t like it. I wanted to join the military right after highschool but my father convinced me to go to college instead because he went military after highschool and was hard for him to go bad to school when he got out. Now that I decided to be done with college I’m looking to join the marines, particularly infantry and I love your videos. Would you have any tips for stuff I could do to prepare me for the marines?
Rhoner 224 , Honestly just get in as best shape as you can. That’s really all you can do, everything is else will fall in place. And just stay committed and motivated. If you do those things you’ll be just fine I promise.
Trell the Great thanks man! Honestly really excited to be joining and have been talking about joining for about a year now it was just hard to tell my parents that college wasn’t the right route for me. Was tired of talking about joining and decided that it’s time to start doing, I found your channel while searching around for careers in the military and have really enjoyed the videos that you have been posting. Thanks for the awesome videos and keep it up!
Tanner a little advice. Boot camp has not changed much since I was there in Oct-Dec73. ONE thing to remember, in boot camp, DO NOT look your Drill Instructors in the eye. Look at his forehead. Get ready for A LOT of yelling in your face, I mean a lot, plus confusion. One more thing, if you go to Parris Island from April to October it will be hot and humid. If you go to San Diego NO high heat or humidity. Good luck. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant.
I want to be a marine when im out of high school. Im a sophmore and suffer with panic attacks every so often and have a huge fear of heights...ive bever even been on a plane so how can i overcome this?
Just do it. That’s the only way . I have severe anxiety . You have to just face it. I was so anxious to skydive but just did it. I can jump out of planes like nothing now. You got this man🙏🏼
You want to be a Marine and you suffer from panic attacks?! Your kidding me, right? Well, maybe you can overcome this fear with some training, but good luck. Combat is only fun when you are winning and slaying the enemy. It sucks when your teammates are getting killed.
@@gardennovice7896 You can overcome it, but only if you want to be a Marine bad enough. When I was in boot camp I had a panic attack at the pool and ran back to the barracks. My DI told me that if I didn't pass the test I wouldn't become a Marine. When they schedule me to come back I was shaking but when I got to the pool there were no less than 5 drill instructors their with one at each corner of the pool and none under an E-6. I thought they were there to laugh at me but instead, they were their to assure me they weren't going to let me drown. I summoned up the strength and took the plunge and didn't die. Thanks to the MC I learned I could overcome any fear if I put my mind to it. You just need to trust in your fellow marines and not want to fail. BTW, yes I had a near drowning experience as a child in case anyone's wondering.
I subscribed because, well, simple i support our troops and you guys are doing it. So, my idea of a video can you boys have a battle of the grunts last man standing receives the title of being the best of the best. Go through a number of pushups, pull ups, fastest time running 5k. Lol something along the line lol. Thx u my friend and tell hot grunt niko bangs i said..can i get a what what?
there isnt in terms of theyre giving you swirlies and making you do stuff like that, but depending on what unit you end up at you will definitely know that youre on the bottom of the totem pole when you first get there. something nobody wants to do needs to be done? send the new j’s. you will probably be doing working parties, and other stuff that basically sucks. they will remind you constantly that theyre in control, and you are not. not trying to be negative about it, just realistic. most marines can put up with that and just endure but it definitely is not fun or rewarding. once you pick up NCO, the culture behind it dictates that you will be doing just what i described to the new j’s who come while youre an CPL/SGT. other than that, there are a lot of rewarding things you will do while youre in the marine corps and you will be proud of what youve done, and you should be. and trust me you dont have time to really dwell on stuff like that since there is constantly so much shit going on
I graduate in two months and I wanna be an 0311 grunt like my papa. But idk man, what would I do when I get out. How would that job give me skills to transfer over to a good civilian job after I serve my four years, so when I get out I can have a good job and my own crib right away? And also there is no major war going on right now, so I'd be training everyday for war but never actually getting to go to one? That would be like me playing basketball everyday but never getting into a game. I might just join the navy and try to be an electricians mate so I can just stack bread when I get out, but idk man, ever since i was a younging I've always wanted to do marines infantry. You got any advice sir?
So you have to do what makes you happy in the long run. And just because we are peace today doesn't mean we will be at peace tomorrow. So you have to dig deep and really think about what's best for you. Because as long as you're happy with what your doing that's all that matters
I just need someone to watch my back, I never truly had someone like that; I believe my life would've been a lot different if I had someone to help me along the way. I am walking to the recruiter right now, and failure is not an option.
The only thing that holds me back from joining is hearing marines I know or see say they are getting out after 4 years. It seems like no one ever stays in after 4, is it that bad? Like miserable etc.
Well, all branches are like that. They do their 1 enlistment and get out. The Marine Corps has the lowest defense budget. So they get all the sh^tty equipment, barracks, and food. The people who stay in have no where else to go. So this creates bad leadership and low morale.
@@Jovan_Zae actually that is only partly true. People join and stay for different reasons. The also get out for different reasons. You can join any other branch of the military and you will hear stories about why some stay while others leave. You have to figure out what you want out of life and not let people that have other issues persuade you. Your situation may not be like theirs. I will be honest with you, I changed my mind about staying for the long haul about once a month for the first three years. I am not retired and I have a really good career in the private sector after my time in. A lot of folks that got out now tell me they wished they had stayed in because now they see my retirement benefit on top of what I make in my private sector career. The bottom line is that you have to be your own man. It's good to be a part of a great team and follow good leaders but there is a mixed bag of folks that get out. Some are food people that found their way. Others cannot deal with follow something that other direct them to do. It doesn't make them bad people but they sometimes give the service bad reviews because they wanted to do their own thing. Do you and be you. Good luck in life.
I just ran into this video...and I want to SALUTE you Marines! I know that the older generation can, sometimes, show little to no respect to the new generation. I am not one of those Marines! It's really sad because you would think, they would take you under their wings and guide you! I will not spend a lot of time trying to defend those Marines...on their behavior! Shame on them!! I will say this..! You became Marines and I promise you, in the future if not now, you will be PROUD of the choice you made. Not saying you're not...but it will HIT different...I promise you! I Salute each and everyone of you! I am PROUD OF YOU! Never forget that anywhere you go...from now on...you BLEED GREEN! I'm a Veteran and I appreciate all my Military, BUT MY MARINES, My JarHeads...we are something different, something special! #OohRah #SemperFidelis
The marine corp brotherhood sounds great, I'm in the air force and had that brotherhood experience in bmt, but when I got to my career field of maintenance, the culture is so toxic. It's probably the same in marine corp maintenance though. Maintenance just has a way of bringing out the toxicity.
Hey bro maintenance is something my recruiter wants me to do in the AF could you tell me more about this. Overall it’s one of the last things I want to do. My #1 is special missions aviator.
@@hoodiejack Maintenance, more specifically jet maintenance is a very detail oriented career field, every detail has to be right, from the inside of the core down to the very last clamp. It depends what your job is, but in general if troubleshooting/ taking things apart and then puting them back together perfectly with a little toxicity thrown in there sounds fun go for it. If I could've chose a different maintenance job I would've tried to get vehicle maintenance, I'd assume they're less detail oriented, plus you get to learn how to fix your own cars. Jet maintenance gives you a great foundation for car maintenance, but you still won't know how to do shit. To end, if you like to talk shit and put stuff together, you might like it. If you have any questions let me know.
Can you have your ears pierced in the marines? I still have the lil holes in my ear & been waitin months for em to close, but i wanna know if i can start wearin em again before i ship next month
Yeah i have mine pierced but dont wear them and i didnt have a problem. As long as they arent gauges, and like trell said you cant wear them while youre in
You have to be able to understand that promotion brings a slightly new level of responsibility so you can't yank each other's chains all the time the way you used to, but that doesn't necessarily mean they got a big head and changed who they are to you.
I want to go infantry in a year after high school but I can't get my parents on board with the idea of heightened risk of IED exposure and engagements between enemies is there anything that shows the risk of becoming injured or getting killed I know it's a stupid question but I want to be fully backed by my family
Yea you probably have a better purpose than infantry. You can do something more suitable for your education. You aren’t gonna be a war hero like the movies man be honest with yourself lol
Chino , I think it’s still a great choice. You get to still be at home and be a Marine. Kinda of the best of both worlds in a sense. But yeah I think it’s good. Sometimes wish I would’ve done it.
I've been in the service (Navy), I've been a mechanic, and I've worked in white collar professional industries over the last 25 years of my life and here's the truth--the problem of some people "changing" as they're promoted is not isolated to the Corps, or to any service branch. It's a common problem across all types of jobs. I don't pretend to know why it happens, but it does. It happens, I'm sure, for various reasons, but I think often fear is involved--fear of fouling up and fear of living under the scrutiny of superiors who are watching how we handle promotion. It's like we take on a persona or some role we presume is required instead of just being us with new responsibilities....
I served for more than 20 years. I have also been a supervisor in the civilian sector in different industries. When people get promoted they have to change because their responsibility changes. If their personality changes and they become a jerk, they were always a jerk, you just never noticed. People become more of who they are when they attain levels of power. Corporals have to set an example and that should be the most difficult move for a Marine. As you move up through the ranks you learn more about how you affect those you lead. Good people remain good as they ascend and bad people can become worse.
The best part of Marine Infantry for me was the chow. RVN 69-70, the C Rats were killer. Ham and Eggs chopped, Spaghetti from 1946, Ham slices in juices, pears and pound cake. Delicious. Mom and Dad sent hot sauce and Wylers lemonade mix for the water. 😂
Ive been trying to join for a few years now. Almost have my arm tattoos removed but now I’ll be 26 this year. Is that too old to join in all you’re guys’ opinion?
I joined at 21 and being older definitely helped. You are able to figure out the mind games the Drill Instructors play. It is all about breaking you down and removing as many bad habits or behaviors as they can in a short period of time. Then they add the things the Corps need you to have to be effective in your job. When I was in boot camp, I didn't quite understand why we got dressed standing up. The first time I was deployed on a ship in a berthing area with 30 other guys on the USS Debuke I knew why we trained dressing that way. Back then, there was no place to sit down to put your boots or your socks on. You had to do everything standing up. Just be in decent shape and you will be okay. Lose a little weight if you can before you go in, it will help.
not thats not too old I know guys that are more in shape at 26 then guys that I was in the infantry with. if anything being older well probably make it better your more mature maybe have even got the drinking out the way I think its a great decision.
Your all lucky to be alive to be able to get out after 4 years, because the life expectancy in infantry during war is short. Get out while you can. Don't reenlist if you want a future.
That’s not entirely true, while people do die in war you are way over pushing the issue. Everyone who signs up for infantry knows the risks and accepts them.
Hawaii Boiz , Either because they’re done physically, meaning their body can’t take anymore. Or they’re done mentally, meaning they’re done with all the stress and bill that comes with the job.
Your age will not be a problem as long as you're in shape and can keep up. In fact, your additional years of maturity will be an asset, and depending on MOS could lead to more frequent promotions.
Every recruiter was calling and knocking at my door with promises of great jobs and lots of bonuses except the Marine Corps. I talked to the recruiter he just told me “we don’t need you, you need us”. People I knew back home that were physically and mentally weak kept telling me “you can’t do it, go to college”. Best thing you can do to a Marine is tell them you can’t do it or dare us. Semper Fidelis brothers Now get a hair cut !!! 😂😂😂
two years later, do you still hold these values and opinions on the usmc? i wanna join but having a hard time getting my mom to sign me up for delay lol
The Ring is vastly superior to Ringu. Low budget, a less genius direction, and sexism all combo to make something that conveyed the rough idea of the story that was then perfected and fully realized.
If you notice they all have the same triangle tattoo on there left arm: that’s a brotherhood
What!? You cant even see 3 of the other guys arms. I only see the 2 on the left which appears to be the same tattoo, but not sure. I never knew ppl could see through clothing🤔
@@Facts.Over.Feelings.2A-PRO u can see some of it on back left guy so if three out of 5 guys got the same tattoo its safe to assume that the other two also have it
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@@Facts.Over.Feelings.2A-PRO the middle guy clearly has one and trell shows it off all the time dummy. thats 4/5 so its fair to assume the 5th guy has it too
I remember my squad leader asked if I was going to re-enlist, and I told him that it’s not for me, and I have bigger things I want to do in my life, and I got my ass chewed for that shit 😂
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How do u even respond to that if u don’t plan on re-enlisting???
@@MrPlátano-m8e just say yes or get fucked up
@@MrPlátano-m8e just tell them, no sir. I’m sorry.
The military, especially the Marines or Army Infantry is super tough. Good deal on looking forward to a better life. Screw your seniour NCO. Glad you got out!
Great job guys! Good to see The Corps is the same after 30+years in the good ways that is! Me and my buddies were exactly were you were over 30 years ago. Same diverse groups from different parts of the country. Suffering together through the same pain and challenges and creating bonds that will last for years. My suggestion to you guys now, is never lose track of each other. Help each other on the outside and get to know arches family. Be there for each other. WHY? Because the outside will never understand what you have been through! They will never understand that you bleed green and don’t see or give a crap about brown, black, white, yellow or red.
As I was told on graduation morning by my Senior drill instructor back in 1984 “As you graduate today just remember, there is only Green that resides in The Corps. Whereas there is greenish brown or greenish red or greenish yellow, and the like. You are green, Marine Green to be exact! You will live a Marines life. You will die with or next to the Marine next to you so get know him, get to know his family. For we our brothers, we all bleed the same green and we only have each other to save each other. Don’t you forget that.”
Those words left such an enduring impression on me, that I have never forgotten them and have tried to live them every day of my life, even at 54!
Semper Fi Marines! And, no worries, you have accomplish so much, that there is nothing you can’t do, once you set your minds to it. Every struggle and hardship I’ve had in life, is look back to my time in The Corps and realize that my struggles really paled in comparison and that I can do it and get through it.
Oorah Marines!!!
Mach , Thank you, Ooooraahhh
Thanks for your comment/advice, man. 👍
I would like to share my deepest respect and appreciation for your service. You choose to accept one of the greatest honors a man could ever receive. .You've earned the title of United States Marine. America needs you , and everything else should ( Fear ) you.
Trell the Great, Thank you Marine. When I made Sergeant, I never forget my Marines in my Squad. I led by example. As far as I'm concerned... Pvt to Cpl are the backbone of the Marine Corps. I'm an old Marine who served 5 Oct 73 to 4 Oct 77. My most memorable time I experienced was late March 1975; loading out the USS BLUE RIDGE and watching Company D and part of H&S Co. 1/9th board the Blue Ridge at White Beach Okinawa. Knowing they were headed to South Vietnam to either defend or evacuate Saigon. So sad, we lost 2 Embassy Marines in a firefight at Tan Son Nhut AFB outside of Saigon. Be safe Marines, "Ears Up Heads Down" behind the wall or in the hole aka foxhole. Semper Fi, long live Chesty Puller.......OUT.
My Gentle Pitt Bull , Errrrrr Rahhhhhhh💪🏽
I'm 29 yrs old. I have a good paying job and I'm pretty much set BUT I've always wanted to be a marine ever since I graduated HS but you know shit happens in life that we take different paths. I know after 29 yrs old you're unable to join. Can I still join the reserves?
@Chris Canto Thank you , I'll be getting for info on those branches. If you anything please let me know. I just want to be reserves for now since I'm pretty much set with my current job plus I have kids
Musica De Todo , I went in back in 2006 and we had a guy that was 28 in boot camp. He got the typical verbal old man bs you can think of, but I think actually had an easier time because us younger recruits respected him. Even the DI’s occasionally showed him some respect for the billets he took and benefits that go with, and also because he had he balls to join at an older age
@@bravocharlie24 Depending you might get a waiver ask and see.
Much respect to you gentlemen I also was in the Marine Corps 1979 so if you years back from you I did my time did not re-in list I was an infantry guy the bonds I made with my brothers can never be broken Semper Fi and good luck in your future’s
When Marines get promoted only very few lose who they are. I feel like tha a problem you have all expierence personally and that’s why your expressing that. You would love for me to be y’all sgt 💪🏼
Other way around Timmy.
Nobody is "y'all sgt". They are "your Sgt". Entering the Corps is an introduction to an entire cult. They were taught total emersion in boot camp, which explains the good/bad personality changes. The only life they know is the constant authority thrown at them. Rank happens to be a measuring stick that can be either "your first name" or "entourage". Being part of you, your personality won't change. Being what identifies you, you wear it like a crown. Prior enlisted officers are exceptional leaders rank is "the first name" and they lead by experiences and example. Unlike social media, they don't have to be heard with meaningless blogs. Soon after boot camp and school, they quickly discover the "fork in the road"; become popular or really good at their job. They can't have both. Having a blog is NOT a promotion criteria.
mo fo u do know I’m a Marine right? When you say “they” your talking about me
@@bigmoneyshmoneymaker7697 MCRD SD, Nov 1983, plt 3089. Never in my life have I ever let my bearing slip to the point of announcing "I am a Marine". "y'all Sgt" still applies.
mo fo you do realize telling another Marine that you are also a Marine isn’t losing bearing? I knew that you were a Marine or how would you even know what is taught or instilled in Marines? I was saying that so you know I am ASLO a Marine. That’s not losing bearing one bit. If it was why would you say it?
Semper Fi young Brothers! Please consider re-enlisting you won’t regret it, seems like a long time now but twenty will go by in a blink of an eye once you get there. It does get better.
ik u did not just say TWENTY YEARS will go by “in a blink” 😂😂😂😂
Semper Fi brothers. 03's all day.
Young Marines, those guys don't change as people, they have a change in duties and responsibilities. It is a part of life. Some folks will let a little power go to their heads but with increased rank comes increased responsibilities and Marines have to adapt and overcome. The longer you stay in and ascend in rank you will have to grow.
I've been out now 20 years and was in 3/7 Lima Company 29 Palms. And the worst thing was always dealing with the Cpl Nasties who let rank blow up thier heads. Power, authority for those guys was never about being an awesome Marine but rather about reliving thier high school bully years....lol Glad to see you all kept your character intact... Semper Fi
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Hey man I actually head off next Sunday too boot camp honestly it is gonna be the most stable place to sleep in the past 6 months the most time I have stayed anywhere was 1 week the marines is a place for me to get a family cause mine abandoned me your videos helped me decide to join because I see the brother hood and the ups and downs thank you
Np bro and I wish you the best of luck bro. You got this💪🏽
"Treat people the way you want to be treated "
Remember that when you pick up NCO.
Also when you pick up Remember Boot Camp is over, you're not a DI..be a leader.
My biggest motto as Cpl..I often said this.."Shit rolls down hill-But it ends with me..you will never see it. You guys are the backbone, not me, I just check on anything else while you guys work without having to worry about leave, pay, etc on your mind."
Leadership is Good in-Good out.
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I spent 4 years in the Marine Corps, Boot Camp Parris Island and in to the FMF the memories of being ia grunt prepared me for my life challenges, and the brotherhood and friends I developed was worth every minute in the Marine Corps. Finally I didnt re up and got out a E5 and regret getting out to this day, but in the 70s the pay scale was a big factor. Semper Fidelis Marine's.
Yo this is crazy lol. Yall get to have the high top messy cut??? And how are these barracks so nice?!
I got out in 2010, was in 1/9(infantry) btw. Good video fellas
Johnny TheDred , Errrr rah. Thank you for paving the way for us Sir. And yes the Marine Corps has changed and is constantly changing. Really deep in the peace time Marine Corps. Wish it could be like it was during your time sir.
I got out in 89 2/9 Infantry and BEQ were nice(if you can get them). We were in Open Squad bays and that One Big Room basically separated by wall lockers.
shid done changed... for the better
First time watching this channel, looking for videos for my son. I was in 95-99 , wow your guys hair is so badass we couldn't do it like that. Nice video guys. I'm going to watch more thanks
Welcome aboard!
I did my 4 and did the PMI at Edson range Camp Pendleton then extended for I&I duty. Went to college for a couple of months and then recalled. Love all of it. Just shy of 8 years active duty. Semper Fi
I learned back in the day 1982-89 (2531 & 8411) A happy Marine is a Complaining Marine Rah!
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Hey just wanna say that I’m enlisting next year and these videos help me Develop a better mindset In enlisting so thanks for sharing the experience and advice
Good luck
Its great to see you hanging out with your platoon/squad. They will be closer to you (and know you better) than your biological family. My best advice is to stay in and enjoy it. You'll never have that bond with anyone like you did in the military. There really ain't shit going on back home.
Take care
Wow, thank you guys!👍
I doubt that Nick didn't want to re-enlist -for some reason. 😂
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0:53 Why did you join the Marine Corps?
2:23 What is one thing that you hate/like as a marine?
6:29 What has been your most memorable moment so far [in the marine corp]?
8:57-11:28 Are you gonna re-enlist? Do you regret joining?
Thank you for your service!
Don’t say that ever
It says a lot about there attitude about not reelinsting, being in the army I can sense there sarcasm and anger about the rank and lifer structure.
Knowing what you marines know now, and looking back would you still have joined?
I served from 09’-13’ with 1/5 Charlie. To all of you great men, keep doing great things, and Semper Fi
Either I've been out a long time, or the hair standards are super relaxed now. Former Infantryman with Anti terrorism battalion.
It looks like the Corps has gone complete gangsta.
Yes
About on par with the standards in average life in general today.
It was hard picking up cpl...I was cool but things did change
i just started to workout and be ready to enlist but damn i only ran 0.33 miles and a couple core work outs and i feel sick
Just keep working I promise you will get better
Great video and good questions as well
Thanks
Glad you seem to be having a good experience I know someone in right now that can’t wait to get out their experience has been not so good.
This just popped up in my recommended. Literally clicked because you guys looking like some studs in the picture. Keep up the heat boys
I am considering joining the Marines to push my limits and develope my self as a person
"Developing" better English would help in some situations.
@@TrianglePants Being less of an asshole would probably assist you just as much.
Billy, that's what it's about. Do that through out your lifetime.
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If that's how you see it, you need to grow up.
@@TrianglePants I forgot about this comment, who are you again?
Great video! Helped a lot. I want to enlist in the Marine Corp but don’t know how to tell my parents who are really against the military. I really want to join and strive to be like you but don’t know how to get my parents on board.
Juanepeno , You just have to explain to them how this is what you really want to do. And how it’s going to be what’s best for you
Brother this is more than just you and your parents and this is a man’s decision so be a man and own your decision. Your parents can’t stop you fronting following your dreams. If you desire to join the military then do it.
Thanks for the video Marines. I too was 4 and out ('96 to 2000). Most of us are. I was a Motor Transport Officer, first with Truck Company, then Headquarters Battalion, then 1st Marines MTO. I got out for family reasons (wife, kids, sick mother). I found the Corps to be a two pronged beast. Loved it! But some parts definitely suck. Being a junior officer is a great privilege (leading young Marines). Having said that, it's also an incredible challenge. The responsibly is heavy. That's why OCS is the way it is. The attrition rates are high, as the mission is to screen and evaluate for leadership qualities. You get guys there that are PT studs and come from some of the most prestigious schools that don't make it for various reasons (NPQ, failure to adapt, integrity violations, poor leadership, etc.). My most memorable moments? Pick up at OCS. Finding our name and U.S. Marines tapes on our foot lockers after some grueling PT at OCS. Beating my company commander at PT. But mostly just working and training with Marines. It can be intimidating when you first take over a unit. But if you stay humble and listen to your NCO's advice and experiences you're more likely to succeed and earn the respect of those around you. Semper Fi and Ooh Rah! Good job on these videos Trell.
Is everyone infantry and have any of you guys seen combat? Would you guys be nervous or scared if you guys ever got deployed to a combat zone ? and what is the difference between getting stationed somewhere vs getting deployed ?
Ethan Eickelman , Yes we’re all infantry. No we wouldn’t be scared but of course I don’t care who you are you’re going to be a little nervous you’re first time in a combat zone. And no none of us have directly been in a combat zone. Getting stationed somewhere means that’s where you’re home is, that’s where you live. It’s long term as well, usually stay there the whole term of your contract. A deployment is temporary. Your only in that place for a limited amount of time just to accomplish a certain mission or goal.
@@TrelltheGreat hey how often do you look at the news and kinda get nervous about the tensions happening in countries and how WW3 is trending on twitter. and etc. And how do you deal with it to be honest?
Ethan Eickelman , Honestly I don’t pay attention to it bro. Because whatever’s happens happens. I signed the contract to serve and defend this great nation. And I will do what I have to, to accomplish the mission. And whoever wants to stand in our way can suffer the consequences. But honestly you just have to always be prepared for the worst. Got to have a strong mind.
@@TrelltheGreat you’re such an inspiration sir. I’m 18 about to be 19 and I’m thinking joining the army infantry, what pushed you to the military? Atm college isn’t an option because I’m broke as fuck and I figure im gonna be working a laborer job anyways, might as well serve.
Bro thank you for your time you're very relatable & relaxed
Rank issue is something you will understand with age. Sorry brothers but that's the way it is. I went in at 22 after college as enlisted so I had a little more life experience in regards to the rank issue. When you are 18-21 you are still trying to figure it out, don't worry, you'll get it, we all did. 87-95, SSGT, 0317 Yep, traded my degree for proper sight alignment and breathing!!!!!
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Congrats Gentlemen. PI 1997 1st Battalion Delta Co, this is when I went through. My most memorable moment was getting deployed to Iraq in 1998, and getting shot at with an AK-47, and having to sleep with one eye open every night for 6 months. We were in the middle of the desert in the 130 degree heat the whole time we were there.
Great discussions Great video , thank you 💯💯
I decided to go to college after highschool even though I wasn’t a good student. I’ve done 2 1/2 years in college and just decided to be done because I didn’t like it. I wanted to join the military right after highschool but my father convinced me to go to college instead because he went military after highschool and was hard for him to go bad to school when he got out. Now that I decided to be done with college I’m looking to join the marines, particularly infantry and I love your videos. Would you have any tips for stuff I could do to prepare me for the marines?
Rhoner 224 , Honestly just get in as best shape as you can. That’s really all you can do, everything is else will fall in place. And just stay committed and motivated. If you do those things you’ll be just fine I promise.
Trell the Great thanks man! Honestly really excited to be joining and have been talking about joining for about a year now it was just hard to tell my parents that college wasn’t the right route for me. Was tired of talking about joining and decided that it’s time to start doing, I found your channel while searching around for careers in the military and have really enjoyed the videos that you have been posting. Thanks for the awesome videos and keep it up!
Tanner Rhone , Thank you so much bro means a lot. I’m glad I can be a help.
Tanner a little advice. Boot camp has not changed much since I was there in Oct-Dec73. ONE thing to remember, in boot camp, DO NOT look your Drill Instructors in the eye. Look at his forehead. Get ready for A LOT of yelling in your face, I mean a lot, plus confusion. One more thing, if you go to Parris Island from April to October it will be hot and humid. If you go to San Diego NO high heat or humidity. Good luck. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant.
My Gentle Pitt Bull thanks for the tip. I leave for boot camp this upcoming February and I’ll be going to San Diego.
I want to be a marine when im out of high school. Im a sophmore and suffer with panic attacks every so often and have a huge fear of heights...ive bever even been on a plane so how can i overcome this?
Bryan Sels , Ot was my first time flying to. And now it’s my favorite mode of transportation. It’s not going to be bad trust me
Learn box breathing technique to manage anxiety.
Just do it. That’s the only way . I have severe anxiety . You have to just face it. I was so anxious to skydive but just did it. I can jump out of planes like nothing now. You got this man🙏🏼
You want to be a Marine and you suffer from panic attacks?! Your kidding me, right? Well, maybe you can overcome this fear with some training, but good luck. Combat is only fun when you are winning and slaying the enemy. It sucks when your teammates are getting killed.
@@gardennovice7896 You can overcome it, but only if you want to be a Marine bad enough. When I was in boot camp I had a panic attack at the pool and ran back to the barracks. My DI told me that if I didn't pass the test I wouldn't become a Marine. When they schedule me to come back I was shaking but when I got to the pool there were no less than 5 drill instructors their with one at each corner of the pool and none under an E-6.
I thought they were there to laugh at me but instead, they were their to assure me they weren't going to let me drown. I summoned up the strength and took the plunge and didn't die. Thanks to the MC I learned I could overcome any fear if I put my mind to it. You just need to trust in your fellow marines and not want to fail. BTW, yes I had a near drowning experience as a child in case anyone's wondering.
Man!!!! Life has definitely changed for Marine infantrymen.
yep
I subscribed because, well, simple i support our troops and you guys are doing it. So, my idea of a video can you boys have a battle of the grunts last man standing receives the title of being the best of the best. Go through a number of pushups, pull ups, fastest time running 5k. Lol something along the line lol. Thx u my friend and tell hot grunt niko bangs i said..can i get a what what?
Frank Cruz , That’s a great idea and thanks for the support
Be honest is there a lot of hazing going on when you first get to your unit?
Christopher Gallagher , There used to be but not now. I promise dude it’s a whole new Marine Corps, you’ll be fine
Michael Correal I just been told some stories😂😂
If your a grunt you’ll find out lmao
Christopher Gallagher it’s rough man I’m a grunt trust me
there isnt in terms of theyre giving you swirlies and making you do stuff like that, but depending on what unit you end up at you will definitely know that youre on the bottom of the totem pole when you first get there. something nobody wants to do needs to be done? send the new j’s. you will probably be doing working parties, and other stuff that basically sucks. they will remind you constantly that theyre in control, and you are not. not trying to be negative about it, just realistic. most marines can put up with that and just endure but it definitely is not fun or rewarding. once you pick up NCO, the culture behind it dictates that you will be doing just what i described to the new j’s who come while youre an CPL/SGT. other than that, there are a lot of rewarding things you will do while youre in the marine corps and you will be proud of what youve done, and you should be. and trust me you dont have time to really dwell on stuff like that since there is constantly so much shit going on
What is the enlistment bonus, for 4 years active duty
Bonuses are often given out when the recruitment pool is low. With COVID-19 going on the pool will not be low.
Great video. Congrats and continue making videos. Make some of workouts with your buddies and swimming, training.
I graduate in two months and I wanna be an 0311 grunt like my papa. But idk man, what would I do when I get out. How would that job give me skills to transfer over to a good civilian job after I serve my four years, so when I get out I can have a good job and my own crib right away? And also there is no major war going on right now, so I'd be training everyday for war but never actually getting to go to one? That would be like me playing basketball everyday but never getting into a game. I might just join the navy and try to be an electricians mate so I can just stack bread when I get out, but idk man, ever since i was a younging I've always wanted to do marines infantry. You got any advice sir?
So you have to do what makes you happy in the long run. And just because we are peace today doesn't mean we will be at peace tomorrow. So you have to dig deep and really think about what's best for you. Because as long as you're happy with what your doing that's all that matters
@@TrelltheGreat Thanks brotha I'll keep that in mind, Semper Fi.
Trell the Great I really needed that I’m at SOI and Infantry is in holding and I’m contemplating to get out or not
MARINES?! Thank you for your service
I just need someone to watch my back, I never truly had someone like that; I believe my life would've been a lot different if I had someone to help me along the way. I am walking to the recruiter right now, and failure is not an option.
The only thing that holds me back from joining is hearing marines I know or see say they are getting out after 4 years. It seems like no one ever stays in after 4, is it that bad? Like miserable etc.
actually a lot stay in after, but a lot of these are older people who aren't on TH-cam making videos
Well, all branches are like that. They do their 1 enlistment and get out. The Marine Corps has the lowest defense budget. So they get all the sh^tty equipment, barracks, and food. The people who stay in have no where else to go. So this creates bad leadership and low morale.
Den V. Great explanation man, pretty much says everything I needed to know. Thank you!
@@Jovan_Zae actually that is only partly true. People join and stay for different reasons. The also get out for different reasons. You can join any other branch of the military and you will hear stories about why some stay while others leave.
You have to figure out what you want out of life and not let people that have other issues persuade you. Your situation may not be like theirs. I will be honest with you, I changed my mind about staying for the long haul about once a month for the first three years.
I am not retired and I have a really good career in the private sector after my time in. A lot of folks that got out now tell me they wished they had stayed in because now they see my retirement benefit on top of what I make in my private sector career.
The bottom line is that you have to be your own man. It's good to be a part of a great team and follow good leaders but there is a mixed bag of folks that get out. Some are food people that found their way. Others cannot deal with follow something that other direct them to do. It doesn't make them bad people but they sometimes give the service bad reviews because they wanted to do their own thing. Do you and be you. Good luck in life.
Thanks for keeping it real.
The thing that surprises me - We had much shorter hair in the 1980s, very graduated but buzzed.
I just ran into this video...and I want to SALUTE you Marines! I know that the older generation can, sometimes, show little to no respect to the new generation. I am not one of those Marines! It's really sad because you would think, they would take you under their wings and guide you! I will not spend a lot of time trying to defend those Marines...on their behavior! Shame on them!! I will say this..! You became Marines and I promise you, in the future if not now, you will be PROUD of the choice you made. Not saying you're not...but it will HIT different...I promise you! I Salute each and everyone of you! I am PROUD OF YOU! Never forget that anywhere you go...from now on...you BLEED GREEN! I'm a Veteran and I appreciate all my Military, BUT MY MARINES, My JarHeads...we are something different, something special! #OohRah #SemperFidelis
The marine corp brotherhood sounds great, I'm in the air force and had that brotherhood experience in bmt, but when I got to my career field of maintenance, the culture is so toxic. It's probably the same in marine corp maintenance though. Maintenance just has a way of bringing out the toxicity.
Hey bro maintenance is something my recruiter wants me to do in the AF could you tell me more about this. Overall it’s one of the last things I want to do. My #1 is special missions aviator.
@@hoodiejack Maintenance, more specifically jet maintenance is a very detail oriented career field, every detail has to be right, from the inside of the core down to the very last clamp. It depends what your job is, but in general if troubleshooting/ taking things apart and then puting them back together perfectly with a little toxicity thrown in there sounds fun go for it.
If I could've chose a different maintenance job I would've tried to get vehicle maintenance, I'd assume they're less detail oriented, plus you get to learn how to fix your own cars. Jet maintenance gives you a great foundation for car maintenance, but you still won't know how to do shit.
To end, if you like to talk shit and put stuff together, you might like it. If you have any questions let me know.
Same in the Army.
Yooo you can vape in your barracks🤣 that’s tuff
Zach , No actually you can’t, we actually got in trouble for that
Trell the Great is there designated areas for it?
Zach , Yeah there is
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Trell the Great, but you won’t get discharged for doing it once right?
Can you have your ears pierced in the marines? I still have the lil holes in my ear & been waitin months for em to close, but i wanna know if i can start wearin em again before i ship next month
Ramirez , Yeah you should be good you just can’t wear them once you get in
Yeah i have mine pierced but dont wear them and i didnt have a problem. As long as they arent gauges, and like trell said you cant wear them while youre in
Trell the Great how often did you actually see the enemy? How often did you think your going to die?
Kyle Birdwell just cause you join don’t mean you gonna fight hoss
Tril Ik Ik I’m just wondering how much of my mine time serving would be on duty somewhere
You have to be able to understand that promotion brings a slightly new level of responsibility so you can't yank each other's chains all the time the way you used to, but that doesn't necessarily mean they got a big head and changed who they are to you.
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Yo my man do yall do alot of swimming in the infantry ?
El Machin , No not at all. We never swim to be honest.
Good looking out bro im going grunt this year just wondering because my swimming sucks and i thought the infantry practiced swimming alot. New sub btw
El Machin , Yeah you’ll be fine bro. Thank you and good luck, I know you’ll do great things💪🏽
@@elmachin4117 If that's your fear (it was mine) then you need to overcome it. That's what the MC is all about.
Krane Did you know how to swim when you went to boot?
I want to go infantry in a year after high school but I can't get my parents on board with the idea of heightened risk of IED exposure and engagements between enemies is there anything that shows the risk of becoming injured or getting killed I know it's a stupid question but I want to be fully backed by my family
We are in peace time so you probably won’t see combat also you don’t have to pick a combat job you can do a different mos without seeing combat
Bro it’s time to be a man now fuck what your family says, you have to live your life how you want cause your the only one going in that casket
I scored an 87 on the Asvab, and my recruiter just doesn't want to put me in infantry, but it's what I want to do.
Yea you probably have a better purpose than infantry. You can do something more suitable for your education. You aren’t gonna be a war hero like the movies man be honest with yourself lol
87 on the asvab is really good man you can join the nuclear program for the navy or the air force
What test(s) did y'all take PRIOR to entering?
ASVAB
Penis inspection test, I failed. I was chubbin’ to hard.
Ball size test
I just got out of boot camp and I’m wondering if I have free time to complete college classes and all that stuff
What do you think about Infantry reserves? In the marines
Chino , I think it’s still a great choice. You get to still be at home and be a Marine. Kinda of the best of both worlds in a sense. But yeah I think it’s good. Sometimes wish I would’ve done it.
Trell the Great thank you!
Chino , No problem
Reconsider re-enlistment!! Lateral move into another MOS. The civilian life isn’t as glamours as it seems!
The thumbnail reminds me of something hahaha
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The Avengers lmao
I was about to comment that💀😬
Something is missing 🤔
bruh🤣🤣🤣
War is a business .. That's the real reason we always at war.. And always will be. Till we wise up as a people .. Or God strikes us down
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@@TrelltheGreat semper fi brother
Israel Apocalypse , Errrah
"Nobody like to fight, but somebody has got to know how." War is in our nature, but until we evolve beyond it
GRUNTS IS TOUGH AS HELL!!!! ITS ALL GOOD THAT YOU DID YOUR and got out! 99% of the country could would not want to do 4!!!
I've been in the service (Navy), I've been a mechanic, and I've worked in white collar professional industries over the last 25 years of my life and here's the truth--the problem of some people "changing" as they're promoted is not isolated to the Corps, or to any service branch. It's a common problem across all types of jobs. I don't pretend to know why it happens, but it does. It happens, I'm sure, for various reasons, but I think often fear is involved--fear of fouling up and fear of living under the scrutiny of superiors who are watching how we handle promotion. It's like we take on a persona or some role we presume is required instead of just being us with new responsibilities....
Facts
I served for more than 20 years. I have also been a supervisor in the civilian sector in different industries. When people get promoted they have to change because their responsibility changes.
If their personality changes and they become a jerk, they were always a jerk, you just never noticed. People become more of who they are when they attain levels of power.
Corporals have to set an example and that should be the most difficult move for a Marine. As you move up through the ranks you learn more about how you affect those you lead. Good people remain good as they ascend and bad people can become worse.
No matter your rank you're a MARINE
Can’t wait!
I did 5 years in the Marines. 85 to 90. I was with Echo 2/10.
Did you join straight outta high school??
Myles Madden , Yes I did
The best part of Marine Infantry for me was the chow. RVN 69-70, the C Rats were killer. Ham and Eggs chopped, Spaghetti from 1946, Ham slices in juices, pears and pound cake. Delicious. Mom and Dad sent hot sauce and Wylers lemonade mix for the water. 😂
what does that tattoo mean (the one with three triangles?)
Past, Present, Future
Trell the Great my brother was going to get the same tattoo . Many people don’t realize but it’s Norse mythology something to do with Odinism
Valhalla symbol it’s a Nordic paganism symbol I have one
im in the army, i wanna transfer branches, but i heard yall niggas be first to the field when shit pop off so, im nervous
Bro you'll be just fine, I promise
Happy to see my 1/2 boyz 🤣
kevincitoo , Errrrrr Rahhhh💪🏽
I was a grunt in the 70's 0331 m60 . Haircuts have really changed. Semper fi.marines.
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How are you guys allowed to have phones?
u can get ur phone after boot camp
Their tattoos show their brotherhood
Ive been trying to join for a few years now. Almost have my arm tattoos removed but now I’ll be 26 this year. Is that too old to join in all you’re guys’ opinion?
That is kinda old especially for the Infantry
You can’t have arm tattoos ?
I joined at 21 and being older definitely helped. You are able to figure out the mind games the Drill Instructors play. It is all about breaking you down and removing as many bad habits or behaviors as they can in a short period of time. Then they add the things the Corps need you to have to be effective in your job.
When I was in boot camp, I didn't quite understand why we got dressed standing up. The first time I was deployed on a ship in a berthing area with 30 other guys on the USS Debuke I knew why we trained dressing that way. Back then, there was no place to sit down to put your boots or your socks on. You had to do everything standing up.
Just be in decent shape and you will be okay. Lose a little weight if you can before you go in, it will help.
not thats not too old I know guys that are more in shape at 26 then guys that I was in the infantry with. if anything being older well probably make it better your more mature maybe have even got the drinking out the way I think its a great decision.
I'm really debating if I should go be a marine or go army infantry. Which should you recommend?
Marine
@@TrelltheGreat but why really like how would this benefit me
YBN_Vegas way better brotherhood
You just asked a marine if you should join the marines..
@@KJ-ev8kf ya i realized that lol
Your all lucky to be alive to be able to get out after 4 years, because the life expectancy in infantry during war is short. Get out while you can. Don't reenlist if you want a future.
We all are blessed
That’s not entirely true, while people do die in war you are way over pushing the issue. Everyone who signs up for infantry knows the risks and accepts them.
Brother said his most memorable moment was his birthday wish he would have vlogged it
i’m having serious consideration in joint the military i’m scared cuz i’m weird asf and very week. i eat junk food and do nothing.
Those are all things that you can change though so I say go for it
Thanks you all for joining the military. I’m in the army.
What's up with the haircut? When I was on active duty in the 1970s, everyone on Active Duty had the same buzz and tapered haircut.
Hey brother I go to meps this week is the physical first or the asvab ?
JULIO RENE ARGUETA OCHOA , ASAVB
Served: 2/1~1991-1999 ~ 0311. The best part of being a Devildog is your brothers, my Marine family. Semper Fi..Until Valhalla 🇺🇸
what contries did u visit so far ?
Billal Mezhoud , A lot in Europe and some in Africa
i’ve heard who is a big problem especially with rank
I noticed you all have the same tattoo on your left arm. What's the story behind that?
It means past, present, and future
Why do most marines not re-enlist?
Hawaii Boiz , Either because they’re done physically, meaning their body can’t take anymore. Or they’re done mentally, meaning they’re done with all the stress and bill that comes with the job.
Meeting with a recruiter this week and hoping to enlist for 0311. how much pt do y’all do when stationed?
every week day
Every single day
Should I join the marines at 24? Can I join at 24?
nhkum nhkum , I say go for it if it’s what you really want
Your age will not be a problem as long as you're in shape and can keep up. In fact, your additional years of maturity will be an asset, and depending on MOS could lead to more frequent promotions.
Must be nice to have low regs lol we was gettin tossed up if we didn’t have the ski balled lol
Do women Marines share the same dorms?
Every recruiter was calling and knocking at my door with promises of great jobs and lots of bonuses except the Marine Corps. I talked to the recruiter he just told me “we don’t need you, you need us”. People I knew back home that were physically and mentally weak kept telling me “you can’t do it, go to college”. Best thing you can do to a Marine is tell them you can’t do it or dare us. Semper Fidelis brothers
Now get a hair cut !!! 😂😂😂
I see all y’all have that same tattoo why is that ? Just curious
ThirtiesHD , Is just a friend thing. We all have it, it means past, present, and future. We have each other’s back no matter what.
Trell the Great oh that’s wassup bro 💯
ThirtiesHD , Yep
two years later, do you still hold these values and opinions on the usmc? i wanna join but having a hard time getting my mom to sign me up for delay lol
Honestly bro if you're over the age of 18 you can just relinquish your parents rights to sign.
HOW DID THE GANG BANGER WANNA BE IN THE TANK TOP GET IN?
The Ring is vastly superior to Ringu. Low budget, a less genius direction, and sexism all combo to make something that conveyed the rough idea of the story that was then perfected and fully realized.