At 63 yrs old, I'm so proud to be a Marine for LIFE. Semper Fi from an old Sgt, 1973-1977.
At 82 yrs old, I second your pride of service and continuation of honor and respect from an older Sgt, 1954-1958
@@cristianhenriquez3128 thank you. My only regret, I wish I stayed in for 20 yrs or more. But, I will always be a Marine for life.
@@prettystupidsystem I was born in 1955, thank you Leatherneck for protecting America when I was a child. Joseph as you know, its a pride that only Marines feel. Semper Fi, long live Chesty Puller.
You know, if was American, it would have been such an honour to be a Marine. But I’m Australian. I’ll be working closely with you heroes as a member of the Australian Army.
Semper Fi brothers.
No crayons were harmed in the making of this video....
Happy Birthday Marines.
I have a hard time believing that I mean who doesn’t eat a dozen raw crayons for breakfast?!
I just graduated boot camp yesterday. It's a great honor to become a marine. Semper fidelis
The proudest time of my life has been being a marine. Here I watch this and weep for how I miss it, and thought I never would. Semper fi!
I was a Corpsman with 2/1 E Co, Afghanistan 2010 - 2011. Semper Fi brothers both past, present and future. Living and fighting alongside you has been the source of the pride of my life. Thank you to all my Marines who brought me back home alive.
Devil Doc! Thank you for watching over us and being the one that keeps us alive. Semper Fi from a old Gunny
Happy birthday Devils and Semper Fi!! I earned the title September 9 2005 and will never forget that day or the men who made me a Marine.
Semper Fi brothers, earned the title in '86 and am still as proud of the title today. "Always Faithful" Happy 243rd Birthday Devils!!! Oorah & Semper Fi!!!
Semper Fi, brothers. I earned the title in 1998. My father RIP earned the title in 1962. He was a proud Marine from that day til the day he died 14Feb2018. I am still a proud Marine, and will be until I die. OORAH! Happy Birthday!! KILL!!
I earned the Title on 10 September 2004. The oath never expires.
Semper Fi and Happy Birthday, Marines.
I leave for boot camp December 1st and start on December 3rd. I’m ready for a new start in my life. Especially to get the chance to serve my country🇺🇸
Semper Fi
Congratulations i look forward to calling you a brother in the Marine Corp someday
Keep that fire in your belly and You'll do outstanding. Become a lifelong Elite. The Few. The Best. You have our prayers. ⚔🇺🇸⚔
Congratulations and thank you for your service good luck at boot camp ive been told it will be the best time of your life that you never want to have again
I wish you well. 22 years later, I’m even more proud of earning that title. It will change your life forever. My son is also my brother...he earned the title 2 years ago. We are a proud brotherhood that will always stand apart from all of the other branches. Remember that you have to earn the title, it is not given. Good luck and ooh rah !!!
I EAS’d in 1996, and that gave me all kinds of chills all over. Semper Fidelis and Happy Birthday Teufelhunden!!!
We are still Jarheads, brother! Happy birthday and Semper Fi! Delgado, SGT, 92-00, out!
Retired in January 2015...I still miss it every single day. Blessed to have made it home in one piece when other brothers and Marines of mine didn't. Rest easy, Warriors...you are never forgotten.
My favorite times as being a corpsman...was my time with the Marines...I will hold those time closest to me.
Well done! You got to me.
Pulled a guy out of a wrecked SUV a few years ago. It's indicative of the message in this video. You are changed forever. And it's interesting so many years, after I left the Corps, how I didn't think so much as react. One minute I am driving highway speed. And next moment I am running down a hill to help a guy who flipped his SUV on it's side. That's just part of who I am.
One of my favorite memories was in Goose Bay, Canada for cold weather training in December 1988 when I served with 2nd ANGLICO. It was -30F and we were hauling 80lbs rucksacks on cross-country hybrid skis. At one point I asked the CO, Colonel K.L. Christie, "Sir, is this what they mean by the Cold War?". He said, "I've got another name for it!". Everyone laughed. And the brief exchange lightened the mental load of the harsh conditions on everyone. Classic Marine Corps culture right there. Here we are less than 200 miles from the Arctic Circle and we're having a laugh about it.
Recently received my Bachelor of Science in Digital Cinematography. And although my path now leads me away from Hollywood to once again work for Uncle Sam, one day, I am going to convince Nav Info West to help me make Lighting From the Sky, Thunder From the Sea. Made this trailer based on a treatment I wrote about my ANGLICO brothers. Got to love found footage! Devil Dog/Para-Frog!
Happy Birthday Marines! th-cam.com/video/xpeAUg1tWq0/w-d-xo.html
This birthday message deserves a short story award.
I've been out now for over 7 years but this video makes me feel the pride of my 6 years just as strongly as I did back then.
Tri Whitford ditto on that 50 years! Things were different but the same in many ways! Semper Fi buddy!
Don Nester
I was in bootcamp and when we got back from Pendleton as Marines, my SDI showed us this video. The most motivational video ever 👌🏻
OUTFREAKING STANDING!!!!!
I’ve watched this video so many times it’s crazy how it never gets old or worn out to me. Times get tough, moments seem too surreal or long to fathom that you’ll make it out of that pit you’re mentally or physically in. In all seriousness this video always changes my outlook on not just my situation or thing I’m going through but life as a whole. Whenever I need inspiration I just watch this video it reminds me of why I joined and what reality is.
This best birthday message I have seen and makes me so proud to have earned the title... Semper Fi marines. Till Valhalla
Shout out to my husband... 11 years as a marine.
Happy early birthday devil dogs!
Also a happy god dam early birthday to all former and active duty Marines
Happy Birthday Jarheads, after more than ten years out of our Corps I can honestly say that this time of the year I miss seeing my brothers everyday more than the every other day of the year combined.
Happy birthday brothers and sisters! I would absolutely without a doubt. Do it all over again. I miss being cold, hot, tired and hungry. Greatest places, terrible places. Best friends you could ever ask for. Semper Fi.
@@vic5828 absolutely brother! We will always have the memories. Take care brother Semper Fi.
That Sgt Maj Canley was just awarded the MOH it was awesome to watch
Happy Birthday Marines
Semper Fidelis
I was Air Force but let me just if Anyone ever has something bad to say about the Marines, they will have a problem with me as well. I have the utmost respect for the USMC. Happy Birthday Mother Green.
Just a few words that come to mind when I hear "Marine," Patriot, leader, Warrior, selfless, honorable, steadfast, role model, SEMPER FI ! Thank you to all those serving in all branches. Happy birthday USMC.🇺🇸
Semper fidelis!!Do or Die!
Happy B-Day Marine Corps
Greetings from ROKMC Sgt(Ret.) MoonSoo Kim
Ooh Rahh
It was a pleasure to serve along side the ROKMC in the mid 1990s. Some of the toughest men I ever met.
did mountain training with you guys back in the late 70's. I would stand with you guys any day.
I leave December 10th for MCRD San Diego boot camp. This video gives me and many others who started out as students, Poole’s, recruits and hopefully one day Marines; the motivation to strive for greatness and never give up on this journey!
Do many push ups and pull ups. Dont wear any Ooh Rah gear or you'll be sorry. Trust me. Good luck, future Motivator. Your EGA is waiting for you on the other side of that 12 weeks of pain.
Lord Almighty i would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Semper Fi brothers!
Happy birthday Marines You served our country very well and you protected all of us and we all thank you for your services thank you very much Marines Semper Fi.
One day, I'll be a Marine it takes time and sacrifice.
Semper Fi
It does take many sacrifices and time and i also look foward to becoming a Marine
Thanks to all the men and women here and abroad.Your commitment to freedom is very much appreciated. Happy Veterans Day to all of you and may God bless each of you....
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And damn this message just still hits the soul. Imo the greatest birthday message I heard,every year I come back to it
Happy early birthday killers.
Marines are amazing...Thanks to all who serve and those that have served...and Happy Birthday to the Marine Corps!
Who in the Hell are those 35 numbnuts that gave a thumbs down . Gunny R Lee Ermey would absolutely nuts right now !!
They're ones that join the Navy wish that they had joined the Marines semper Fi
Very nice video, illustrating several key points:
- Personal maturation and growth through sacrifice and service
- An unbroken chain, since 1775, based principally on individual Marines - young and old, male and female, of all races, creeds, ethnicities and backgrounds - and on leadership through example
- An ethos that demands unmitigated commitment - nothing less - to our nation and to our comrades-in-arms
@Mitchell Mitchell: Hahaha. Yep, I’m a liberal much like Senator Barry Goldwater or President Ronald Reagan.
I joined to fight dragons, but I ended up spending years with the best people I've ever met in the best ran organization I've ever seen.
Happy Birthday Marines !!!!
1981-84 MCAS El Toro / MWSG 37 - WTS 37
"Back in the Old Corps. . . ." Semper Fi, and Happy Birthday Jarhead!
(Callsign: Thing) '71 - '75, H&MS-27 Avionics. "Cheatin' Death with every run up!"
The Few and the Proud. Semper Fi and Happy Birthday Devils! Suicide Charley, 1/7 2003-2006
So proud that i spent my best and worst times in my life in the corps, wouldn't change it for the world semper fi & happy birthday marines 🐦 🌎 ⚓
I can't wait to become a Marine, 3 years and 8 months left!
Congratulations i look forward to calling you a brother in the Marine Corp
Semper Fidelis my brothers. I miss it every day. 0311 from 2001 to 2010.
A special thanks to all service men and women in the armed forces even the the Air Force and the Coast Guard. Though their jobs might not be the same as a soldier, a sailor, or a marine everyone does something to serve our great country. Happy Birthday USMC, Semper Fi!!
Here’s health to you and to our Corps...Semper Fi brothers and sisters
Happy birthday, my fellow hard-chargin' devil dogs. Semper fi and ooh rah.
Outstanding editing...
Happy birthday, Marines. Yut!!!
Such an amazing video and a great emboiment of the Marine Corps spirit. This had me in tears, perfect execution!
Happy Birthday boys I hope to be like my dad who was a MP for the Marines. SEMPER FI.
Born in 1987 on the island ! Semper Fi GODBLESS
Happy birthday brothers 🇺🇸
Hell yeah!!! Get some Marines!!! Thank you all for what you do for our nation and the sacrifices you make for freedom!!! God bless our troops 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I watch this video so often to remind me why I joined . It never fails , Semper Fi Marines.
Easily the best CMC Brithday message I've seen of the past 10 years.
Happy birthday MARINES to all active and former !!!!!!!!!! Semper Fi
we can't forget the corpsman
(Corpsman UP)
I want to be a United States Marine one day.
Go for it and be strong and dont let anything or anyone tell you differently that you cant join because your in another nation or your a different color because all that is bullshit the Marines dont care what nation your from they dont care what color you are all they care about is you wanted to join there branch
Somehow, this ad, that brings strong existential feelings and almost sadness, actually makes me want to be a Marine even more.
Not marine, never served ... I watch the video daily. I am awed by them. God Bless
In January I leave for basic; It will be my next step in an honorable chapter of my life
Lionsonly Boxing From an old retired Marine, best of luck to you. Just remember, while you're on Parris Island, keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth closed and you'll be fine.
Matthew S. Mahoney Where you going, Parris Island or San Diego? Best of luck from an old retired Marine.
I've done a lot in my short life, even still in my 20's. But nothing makes me half as proud as the few years I spent as a Marine. Semper Fi brothers and sisters
One of the greatest videos on TH-cam. Some the greatest Americans this world will ever know.
God damn. The Marine Corps is truly like no other. It’s truly not just empty words, but a genuine feeling of raw authenticity and spirit that is just unmatched.
My senior year at Harvard, the Officer recruiter came to campus. He clearly exemplified the spirit of the Corps to a T. Marines also have the best uniforms.
Well done for respectfully including females without bowing to feminism. Respect from Northern Ireland.
Extreme feminism, I see. They can include females, they can not. Either way it won't be sexist.
I leave monday for basic cant wait 🙏🏼💯
@@angelofdeath8356 thanks i look forward to calling you a brother in the Marine Corp someday
61 here and a Marine! Happy Birthday Marines and Semper Fi
An excellent message from a leader of one of the proudest military group of men & women on the planet. Sometimes it isn't just how good you are, it's about how good you feel about your brothers and sisters. That bond, that esprit de corps will take you through the brick walls.
Happy Birthday to you all.
Ken Griffiths, Royal Navy (Rtd.) Falklands 1982 veteran.
i wish if i could be an marine when i grow up
@@ivarff2479 you can still be a Marine all you need is the right age and take the challenge
To all you older Marines like myself Semper Fi job well done, to all the young Marines, and those of you who will be, You are our torchbearer the Marine Corps integrity is won or lost by your actions, don't let the anger of politics, or the grind burn you out, train hard because all of us before you can attest to this, "Your life and that of Marine next you depend on it!" Semper Fi 3/7 India Co
I left the Corp in 2004 as a Seargent who thought I was ready to go.. Since then I've never been able to fill that void in my life. I miss my brothers, I miss my Marine Corp. Now my son is serving among the ranks of Americas finest fighting force. I thought I was a proud Marine, but nothing makes me more proud than my son serving amongst those ranks! I was once a proud Marine and now I'm a proud Marine father. Semper Fi Marines and Happy Birthday! Sgt Gleason, JW
2D CEB. HE PLT
Still the best birthday message
This moviated me!.. happy birthday Marines!.. now i want to go back in!
Semper Fidelis
Thank you to ALL who HAVE and WILL SERVE in the future! My biggest regret in life is not serving myself, my utmost respect to all!
My mcjrotc program just had our birthday ball tonight and this was shown. I am proud to be apart of something so amazing. Thank you marines for everything you do. Happy birthday and Semper Fi
Semper Fi marines! Can't wait to earn the title
SEMPER FI 💪🔥
8 yrs in, this is still my favorite Birthday video. Gets me every time.
Just signed at 21. I give my honor to all you who served and now I’ll be walking those steps to become a Marine. Bless you warriors 🇺🇸
To all Devil Dogs both past and present, I salute you my brothers and sisters! Happy birthday to the worlds finest fighting force! Semper Fi Marines! RAH!
SEMPER Fi, Devildogs!!! Rrrahh!!! Happy Birthday Day!!! Past, Present, Future Marines!!!
I remember.. Before... Always will love my Marine Corps... Happy birthday Marines past, present, and future. Semper Fidelis.
It was THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. Happy 243rd. Brothers and Sisters !!
Outstanding,Semper Fi Happy Birthday Corps.Hotel company 3073 Parris Island 1979
This was surprisingly motivating every year I’m amazed at how these just get to me I’m sure some marines laugh at these and joke about them but these genuinely are inspiring to me and I’m glad the effort that is put into them I hope this continues long after I leave
Goosebumps, served from 2000-2010 and this is one of the best!
Happy birthday devil dogs fort Leonard wood Motor tuh
January 28th at MCRD paris island, South Carolina. Cant wait for bootcamp and to set the standard for military men in my family. Happy early birthday Marine Corps 👹🇺🇸
@Jordan Jenkins Actually P.I. means Paradise Island! P.I. has the swamps, San Diego has the mountains. Each has their own challenges. Semper Fi.
My uncle Bob was a Marine in the 60s, at 17 I joined the Marines. 61 now , my kids know dad has two birthdays 11/3 and 11/10. SEMPER FI my brothers!
June 6, 1989 I stepped onto the yellow footprints at Parris Island, and missed my High School graduation. Best decision I ever made. Happy Birthday, Brothers.
I Am a great Soldier, A much more Elite Soldier ( RANGER), because, first and foremost, I was a really good Marine ( FORCE RECONNAISSANCE AND MEU SOC MARINE)!! OOH RAH and HOOAH AND HALLELUJAH United States Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🗽🤘💪⚡💥🔥💀
Eas’d in September. Makes me miss being in the corps
To all Marines past, present, and future. Happy Birthday and carry on. It was a pleasure to have served with you. HM3, U.S.N.
I wanna say thank you to each and every one of you that serve and risk y’all life god bless each and every one of you.
I have a crush on the entire Marine Corps. Marines are the only humans alive who might defeat Army Infantrymen, and, therefore, are worthy of my adoration. Happy just-about-birthday, y'all.
That's okay... we have a crush on being Marines ourselves. Happy Veterans day, Army Dog!
OORAH!!
1994-2001. Camp Lejeune. Comm. Love this family. Semper Fi and Happy Birthday!
As a sailor I'm glad to be on the same team as the Marines. We will give you a ride and support you anytime.
This is the best birthday message ever delivered to us.
This is forsure my favorite one
By far.
Neller was our CO at 3rd Marines in the mid 2000s when I was there. Best commanding officer I had.
100%… i listen to it every year throughout the year.