Its been a long time I was in Paris Island 1963 !!!! Feels like yesterday Iam a Vietnam War marine !!! And damn glade Iam a marine Iam 77 now and still watch how my shoes look !!!! SEMOER FI TO ALL MARINES !!!
Brings back a lot of memories from my graduation from MCRD San Diego in '90. I Remember marching across Parade Deck, and when the CG told us that we made it and were now officially US Marines being one of the most important things to happened in my life. I went to boot camp a sniveling little momma's boy, I left as more than just a man. I left as a US Marine.
I remember our DI telling us one last order and we all said, "Sir Yes Sir! and he said, don't call me Sir, only civilians and recruits call me Sir .... that's when we knew we made it.
Oh my goodness. I remember being there for my brothers graduation. Paris island in July. My daddy's name is on THE wall in Arlington. Purple heart bronze star ⭐. I just want to say thank you so for making sure no one forgets what you guys do!!!!😘🍀⭐
I am a mature Christian and i am asking for something still petitioning every day. I can't say what because i have not gotten my answer yet. God always let's you know it may be some time but not a year or years. I have gotten answers the next day and a month or so.
I am an old 'Brown Shoe' Marine, graduating Jan., 1962 from San Diego (Hollywood Marine) We had two Marines that were awarded PFC from my class. All the rest were Pvts. Gosh, how things have changed!
Greetings from across the Pond From a 12 year vet ROYAL AIR Force Yes we need our AMERICAN brothers and the MARINES Stay safe we need you honer duty country
We only had one PFC When i graduated in 1966 at P.I. I would have lost count in this group if i had been counting!!! My Corps sure has changed since i was in it 1966-1969!!!-David.
I graduated boot camp 28 Dec 73, at Parris Island. All squad leaders, Guide On and a few within the platoon were prompted to Pfc, maybe 7. I was fortunate to be promoted to Pfc since I was a squad leader. But, there was a lot of Pfc Marines in this video. Plt 395, India Co 3rd Bn. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt...OUT
Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, November 10, 1775. The first man signs his contract to enlist in the Continental Marines and steps outside. The second man does the same. The first man walks over and says, "Let me tell you about the old Corps."
@@usmc-veteran73-77 It was the top 10% when in during 1969. The Guide, and 4 squad leaders and high shooter and top on the Pt Tests. Or around 10%. Now they can promise someone PFC out of boot camp---and that should never happen. You should still have to earn it-----but obviously that's not happening these days. Need a Commandant who takes a tougher line on non-earned promotions. Makes boot camp a bit of a joke-----when it isn't just the best getting promoted.
@@dennisplatte7506 I thought making PFC out of boot was a big deal until almost everyone made PFC at ITR, so that gave the 6 of us about 1 month time in grade on the rest of the herd.
@@lestermount3287 True------PFC has become nearly automatic after 3 months or 5 months as you mention. I wonder how many don't have PFC out of ITR these days. I only saw one or two not have PFC when reporting to the next duty station in early 1970. Still think in the Marines you should have to earn your 1st stripe.
Graduation is only the beginning. marine Combat training, technical training, fleet assignment, recurrent training, professional development, leadership training. I graduated in April 1996 from Parris Island and just about seven months later I was stationed only a few miles away at MCAS Beaufort.
The year was 1968 when our bus pulled into MCRD San Diego and the D.I. got on the bus and said " GET OFF THE BUS AND GET ON THOSE YELLOW FOOTPRINTS!!! " I remember asking myself " Oh lord, what did I get myself into? "😂
I served from 76-82. I'm not one of those 'Well, back in the Old Corps' types. I think Marines coming out of Boot Camp smart, motivated and disciplined; our standards are higher than ever! That being said, I miss seeing leather dress shoes that have been spit shined for 2 1/2 months! Not including the week of prepping the shoes! There's nothing like the shine of high gloss leather. The other is inspection brass. Weeks of sanding, polishing, re-sanding until it looks like an Aztec treasure. My brass looked like it had a 100 coats of lacquer on it! I know I'm not the only one in the Marines who still knows how to shine brass and leather.......🙃
79 to 83. 3rd Battalion, 3114, i agree, the first shot for sure, when they were marching straight, i guess, on the parade deck, it looked normal. Semper Fi Jarhead.
You're right. Swinging arms and noticing that some of them including one Drill Instructor had their eyes on the deck. A lot different from Parris Island - 1965.
Six to the Front. Left ,Right, Left, Three to the Rear. Left, Right, Left, Straight to the Front. Left, Right, Left, Straight to the Rear.......B co 1st BTN 79-80 Hat
Why do DI's go into that menacing crouch when they march? Commands sound like screeches. Shoulders and heads back. Command in a loud but none screech tone.
It is suppose to be once a Marine, always a Marine. I met some Marines at the re-hab center after I busted my right leg 4 years ago. I consider my self in realitivly good shape in my 70s. I have never seen such a pitiful collection of human wreckage in my entire life. What a mess the tobacco and alcohol habits can make.
Unfortunate. But back in the day you probably wouldn’t have thought so. In fact, if you were jammed up, they would have saved your ass. Hopefully you just thanked them for their sacrifice. We have no idea what they faced back then that may have helped them into the state they are in. God bless them.
WHO WERE YOU WITH? I was in 3rd battalion(Disney land) company G top floor. I graduated 2/14 70, I bet you were at gieger same time as you what 's your mos ? I wa 0351
LoL i am working on my you couldn't handle the truth attitude. Body temp 98.4 was 97.1 and blood pressure 122/7?. On my Art of war book-sigh 2 pages so far. Already corrected and revised and added Sun-tzu's Art of war and Book of 5 rings. Translation of Genesis on ch.31 all handwritten with dipping fountain pen-Lamy and Japan pilot pen. On page #438. I have authority to write plainly So ALL can read and run. I am adding with permission-and weep. I am two thirds done where are you? I am coming and checking.
PI...DECEMBER 10,1969 PLATOON 3091 3RD BATTALION,GRADUATED FEBRUARY 14,1970,CAMP GIEGER FOR ITR,1ST DUTY STATION...MARINE BARRACKS,BOSTON NAVY SHIPYARD,WEST PAC VIA PENDELTON "JUNGLE TRAINING",TO CAMP HANSON OKINAWA H&S COMPANY 3/4,REPUBLIC OF SOUTH VIETNAM FEBRUARY 14 (WHAT ARE THE ODDS?) ALPHA 1/1 COMBAT INFANTRY.STAND DOWN...,MAY 12, 1971.FINISHED AT CAMP HORNO MCB PENDELTON WITH 5TH MARINES, SEPARATED 12/9 /1971. TWO OF THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE...SEMPER FI Y BROTHERS AND SISTERS!!!!
The back of the neck should be hard against the back of the collar, and the face expressionless. Look up and look the world in the eye, on this day you own it!! Regimental Sergeant Major 1st Battalion the Royal Welsh!
@@OldGunnyStJames Greeting Gunny It came about during the Boxer Rebellion, we seemed to have impressed each other at the time, also Sousa wrote us another Regimental march at that time, which we still use, Best wishes HD
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Its been a long time I was in Paris Island 1963 !!!! Feels like yesterday Iam a Vietnam War marine !!! And damn glade Iam a marine Iam 77 now and still watch how my shoes look !!!! SEMOER FI TO ALL MARINES !!!
Out standing,,! OORAH! Korean War Marine Veteran. Only a Marine knows the pride and feeling of being a Marine, it's a very special feeling. God Bless
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Thank you for your service, sir! Semper Fi!
I love my crayons!
Brings back a lot of memories from my graduation from MCRD San Diego in '90. I Remember marching across Parade Deck, and when the CG told us that we made it and were now officially US Marines being one of the most important things to happened in my life. I went to boot camp a sniveling little momma's boy, I left as more than just a man. I left as a US Marine.
Semper fi,brother plt 3011 India april 86.
I remember our DI telling us one last order and we all said, "Sir Yes Sir! and he said, don't call me Sir, only civilians and recruits call me Sir .... that's when we knew we made it.
Semper Fi PLT 326 Kilo 1963. MCRD SD
Thank you to all of you for your incredible service.
My two Brothers were Marines. Love them both. Semper Fi to all U.S MARINES.
Oh my goodness. I remember being there for my brothers graduation. Paris island in July.
My daddy's name is on THE wall in Arlington. Purple heart bronze star ⭐. I just want to say thank you so for making sure no one forgets what you guys do!!!!😘🍀⭐
You are a true Daughter of the Republic Ms Shaw. I thank you for the service your family has rendered to the United States.
Thank God for the US Marines.
I am a mature Christian and i am asking for something still petitioning every day. I can't say what because i have not gotten my answer yet. God always let's you know it may be some time but not a year or years. I have gotten answers the next day and a month or so.
I am an old 'Brown Shoe' Marine, graduating Jan., 1962 from San Diego (Hollywood Marine) We had two Marines that were awarded PFC from my class. All the rest were Pvts. Gosh, how things have changed!
The 4 squad leaders were awarded PFC and the Guidon is awarded PFC and dress blues. Well, they did in 1967.
@@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059 dress blue alpha or Charlie?
@@ZyxifyOnTop ... I don't remember the ABCD's, the hat, jacket, belt, and pants.
@@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059 oh
Graduated from MCRD San Diego in May '72. No female drill instructors. Ultimate indignity. Gee, how I miss the USA.
SEMPER Fidelis thank you for serving our family and country bless you all
Greetings from across the Pond
From a 12 year vet ROYAL AIR Force
Yes we need our AMERICAN brothers and the MARINES
Stay safe we need you honer duty country
THE BEST BROTHERHOOD IN THE WORLD.
All that diddy-boppin... lol. Looks like a little british marching with all that arm swinging lol. Must have changed.
Outstanding! Plt 350, 1970! Semper Fi, Brothers and Sisters!
I was in platoon 350 Hotel co.
Parris Island from June 15th 1973 until September 11th 1973. Sgt. R.E.
Benn was my SDI.
Y they are little more than babies and they are ready to give their life for people here in the states god bless and keep them safe to come home
We only had one PFC When i graduated in 1966 at P.I. I would have lost count in this group if i had been counting!!! My Corps sure has changed since i was in it 1966-1969!!!-David.
I graduated boot camp 28 Dec 73, at Parris Island. All squad leaders, Guide On and a few within the platoon were prompted to Pfc, maybe 7. I was fortunate to be promoted to Pfc since I was a squad leader. But, there was a lot of Pfc Marines in this video. Plt 395, India Co 3rd Bn. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt...OUT
Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, November 10, 1775. The first man signs his contract to enlist in the Continental Marines and steps outside. The second man does the same. The first man walks over and says, "Let me tell you about the old Corps."
@@usmc-veteran73-77 It was the top 10% when in during 1969. The Guide, and 4 squad leaders and high shooter and top on the Pt Tests. Or around 10%. Now they can promise someone PFC out of boot camp---and that should never happen. You should still have to earn it-----but obviously that's not happening these days. Need a Commandant who takes a tougher line on non-earned promotions. Makes boot camp a bit of a joke-----when it isn't just the best getting promoted.
@@dennisplatte7506 I thought making PFC out of boot was a big deal until almost everyone made PFC at ITR, so that gave the 6 of us about 1 month time in grade on the rest of the herd.
@@lestermount3287 True------PFC has become nearly automatic after 3 months or 5 months as you mention. I wonder how many don't have PFC out of ITR these days. I only saw one or two not have PFC when reporting to the next duty station in early 1970. Still think in the Marines you should have to earn your 1st stripe.
Graduation is only the beginning. marine Combat training, technical training, fleet assignment, recurrent training, professional development, leadership training. I graduated in April 1996 from Parris Island and just about seven months later I was stationed only a few miles away at MCAS Beaufort.
Yes. Graduation is only the beginning, Sir. Happy New Start Line !
I was stationed there too in 2001
You got that right brother I graduated in 88 did 10 years reconnaissance talk about a never-ending cycle of what the hell
SEMPER FI TO ALL DEVIL DOGS
New subscriber. So many memories.
Oct-Dec73 Plt 395, India Co, 3rd Bn MCRD Parris Island. Semper Fi
I agree went through mcrd boot camp in 1956
.Semper Fi.
The year was 1968 when our bus pulled into MCRD San Diego and the D.I. got on the bus and said " GET OFF THE BUS AND GET ON THOSE YELLOW FOOTPRINTS!!! " I remember asking myself " Oh lord, what did I get myself into? "😂
No matter how F@#K’ed I get in the head; This Devil-Dawg WILL ALWAYS be Marching On.----WOLVERINE2118
Once a Marine Always a Marine!
For me it was an experience, not a lifestyle.
@@dement3djoker ... No, I'm the solution.
Have to say...the Marines can flat-out march ! Retired USAF Master Sergeant...24 years.
What do you do, just kinda meander?
@@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059 You ever see us squids march? We don't march, that's why we built ships.
@@uppitywhiteman6797 .. Yeah well, if I had to wear a shirt with a bib on the back, bell bottom pants and a Dixie cup, I wouldn't march either.
@@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059 hahaha you sound like a grunt
@@uppitywhiteman6797 .... "Oorah!"
I served from 76-82. I'm not one of those 'Well, back in the Old Corps' types. I think Marines coming out of Boot Camp smart, motivated and disciplined; our standards are higher than ever! That being said, I miss seeing leather dress shoes that have been spit shined for 2 1/2 months! Not including the week of prepping the shoes! There's nothing like the shine of high gloss leather.
The other is inspection brass. Weeks of sanding, polishing, re-sanding until it looks like an Aztec treasure. My brass looked like it had a 100 coats of lacquer on it! I know I'm not the only one in the Marines who still knows how to shine brass and leather.......🙃
How about those brass hinges on the windows in the receiving barracks, I helped shine them for 2 days in 67.
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And they would not let me volunteer in combat in Granada! Fact they said I have a bad attitude!
Remember my brothers training and graduation beautiful
Semper Fi to my fellow Marines.
My son is a Marine I couldn't be more proud
@@marilyndargis9840 I can relate to that because my Mom was super proud of me as well. One of my two Brother told me that I was her favorite Son.
JARHEADS. ,, OOORAAAAH!!!
November 10 1775 2021
Wow. The swinging of the arms is so much more exaggerated than what I remember from 1990.
I went thru boot camp on P I in '72. We never swung our arms that far.
79 to 83. 3rd Battalion, 3114, i agree, the first shot for sure, when they were marching straight, i guess, on the parade deck, it looked normal. Semper Fi Jarhead.
You're right. Swinging arms and noticing that some of them including one Drill Instructor had their eyes on the deck. A lot different from Parris Island - 1965.
The SDI from the 2nd platoon was going 6 to the front, 30 to the rear lol
Me too 1984 ply 2094 we never swung our arms like that just the opposite
God Bless the Marines.
The guidon is in a different uniform ? Never seen that before.
Why is the Guidon where blue trousers with everyone else in green?
I love the uniform!
They look Great...love that look of determination.
No Marine should ever have a pizza box on their chest.
Plt 168 sept 1962 love you Usmc
P.I. July 1967 platoon 2014- in Vietnam Dec. made E-5 22 month’s-Bronze Star.
Six to the Front. Left ,Right, Left, Three to the Rear. Left, Right, Left, Straight to the Front. Left, Right, Left, Straight to the Rear.......B co 1st BTN 79-80 Hat
Why do DI's go into that menacing crouch when they march? Commands sound like screeches. Shoulders and heads back. Command in a loud but none screech tone.
Why do they swing their arms so much? When did it change from six to the front and three to the rear?
Semper fi first battalion first marines 1969 1973 the fallen live on because the marine Corp lives on
Marine Corps.
I was there .plt 144 aug 16 , 1976
Yea let's go heroes #respect#salude👍👍👏👏
It is suppose to be once a Marine, always a Marine. I met some Marines at the re-hab center after I busted my right leg 4 years ago. I consider my self in realitivly good shape in my 70s. I have never seen such a pitiful collection of human wreckage in my entire life. What a mess the tobacco and alcohol habits can make.
Unfortunate. But back in the day you probably wouldn’t have thought so. In fact, if you were jammed up, they would have saved your ass. Hopefully you just thanked them for their sacrifice. We have no idea what they faced back then that may have helped them into the state they are in. God bless them.
At 70 you haven't lived what we did in 4.
Graduated April 1960, loved the marines I still do, semper fi do or die.
I did this in March 1970.
WHO WERE YOU WITH? I was in 3rd battalion(Disney land) company G top floor. I graduated 2/14 70, I bet you were at gieger same time as you what 's your mos ? I wa 0351
1119 in 1969 Semper Fi carry On !
Why do you never see San Diego graduations on TH-cam?
Yea what the heck...? I know we were Hollywood, maybe that's why. Lol.
Because you're not looking for them...See side bar on right.
@@relaxatclamberhill No kidding. I've seen plenty.
go on mcrd sandiego’s channel
I liked the impossible dream
Happy New Year Jerusalem US Army!
주상희 this is the Marine Corps
Marines not army
Are there equal numbers of men and women?
You'll never ever forget first time you heard cadence count
Whenever I need to get to someplace quickly by walking. I find myself calling cadence to myself. ( I know all the dirty ones)
Did this on Friday. Semper fidelis.
Congratulations
What MOS do you want
Did the announcer really call.the parade deck a parade ground?
LoL i am working on my you couldn't handle the truth attitude. Body temp 98.4 was 97.1 and blood pressure 122/7?. On my Art of war book-sigh 2 pages so far. Already corrected and revised and added Sun-tzu's Art of war and Book of 5 rings. Translation of Genesis on ch.31 all handwritten with dipping fountain pen-Lamy and Japan pilot pen. On page #438. I have authority to write plainly So ALL can read and run. I am adding with permission-and weep. I am two thirds done where are you? I am coming and checking.
PI...DECEMBER 10,1969 PLATOON 3091 3RD BATTALION,GRADUATED FEBRUARY 14,1970,CAMP GIEGER FOR ITR,1ST DUTY STATION...MARINE BARRACKS,BOSTON NAVY SHIPYARD,WEST PAC VIA PENDELTON "JUNGLE TRAINING",TO CAMP HANSON OKINAWA H&S COMPANY 3/4,REPUBLIC OF SOUTH VIETNAM FEBRUARY 14 (WHAT ARE THE ODDS?) ALPHA 1/1 COMBAT INFANTRY.STAND DOWN...,MAY 12, 1971.FINISHED AT CAMP HORNO MCB PENDELTON WITH 5TH MARINES, SEPARATED 12/9 /1971. TWO OF THE BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE...SEMPER FI Y BROTHERS AND SISTERS!!!!
My Snappy Salute Sir!
Thank you
Respetamo..la..ley..no..sola..miriano..manda
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..."SEMPER FI"...
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Semper fi
Saludos COMPAÑEROS !!!!!
You might not think this will help you in combat but trust me it Will!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why does the narrorator sound like she has a stuffed nose
why does the flag bearer (not sure exactly what he is called) is wearing different colored trousers?
I'm just curious
The blue trousers are part of the sharpest uniform in the world "Marine Dress Blues." The flag bearer is called "Guide On."
@@codyhilton1750, the guide carries the guidon.
Probably peal harbour militants.
The back of the neck should be hard against the back of the collar, and the face expressionless. Look up and look the world in the eye, on this day you own it!! Regimental Sergeant Major 1st Battalion the Royal Welsh!
Greetings, Sergeant Major. Wonder how many Marines know of our relationship with Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
@@OldGunnyStJames Greeting Gunny It came about during the Boxer Rebellion, we seemed to have impressed each other at the time, also Sousa wrote us another Regimental march at that time, which we still use, Best wishes HD
to Sloopy keep your head up
SEMPER FI!!!!!
Always Faithful
Tom Kochon platoon 205
This was 3 days before I arrived there
very smart better than GB our guys run when you say they have to go to afganistan
Remembering absent friends
You should try swinging your arms Brittish style.
Tom Kochon platoon 205
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Totally different marching from 79. I don't think I like it. The roar of the heels is gone... Pound the ground. Thunder is what I remember.
Marines march so silly and the army lost everything about D&C
Too many uniforms . Make easier ,cheaper to reduce , for tax payers and troups
Screw around and you WILL get smoked in your Bravos.
Why so much exaggerated arm swinging? And everybody a PFC? Out of step? Hey man, I dunno. (1st Marine Division Vietnam March 68-July 69) Semper Fi.
perhaps they should be taught to stand up straight?
يمكن هذا هو الجيش الامريكي
Felipe arce Vázquez juez américas ope yes worqui gobierno americano gratis México
Way to go soldiers! I am proud of you all!
BEV JOANN those are marines guy
BEV JOANN never call them soldiers they are titled marines it’s disrespectful to call the soldiers. Soldiers are US army only.
Thankyou Ma'am, but we are not soldiers, but U.S. Marines. Thankyou for your comment.
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Why are the always SHOUTING their lungs out and as hard and as aggro as possible....really totally unnecessary and stupid.
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