One thing to notice about all branches' ceremonies is the flag carriers. When you see a flag leaned forward, it is symbolic of a salute. It dips to show respect to superiors and onlookers. The American flag itself will never dip. It will never show a salute. It stays fully upright at attention and bows to nothing or no one. Not even foreign dignitaries. The only time a flag is not fully raised at attention is out of respect for the dead. It salutes no living being or entity.
Now I am 100% patriotic loyal to my country and will always defend it especially the flag I was in Color Guard during JROTC but I always was told that the American flag with never solutes or dip but I always was wondering what the flag dip for God and Jesus also thank you everyone who served in the armed forces
Every branch has something similar, even the Coast Guard. I’m sure even the Space Force is going to have one but they’re going to use phaser rifles or ray guns. In all seriousness though, all these drill teams are awesome. They go to schools to help promote recruitment into the Armed Services.
This display was more free lance movement and demonstrated precision. The men in this group must have trained extensively to gain this level of skill, and do so in order to honor the Navy and it's tradition.
The ceremonial guard alumni group shared this on Facebook and I thought I’d pop on over and leave a comment, I left the command back in October of 2019 and it feels great to see that even though it’s an old video that people from different parts of the world get to see what we do/did as a part of the Navy’s honor guard
Brings back a lot of memories. I was in the Ceremonial Guard in the early 70s. We used to spend alot of time in Arlington National Cemetery. Some things never get easy. This was at the end of the war, and it kept us busy. There is too much pain too many tears. Some things you never get used to. I look forward to the drill performance . It was a nice change of pace. However, I realized that our teams brought a lot of comfort to families and made our performance fitting to let the families know their love one lives and sacrifices gave them the honor they deserved. The Ceremonial Guard gave me a scene of pride , and I was honored to serve, to be a part of the best the United States Navy had to offer.
Definitely! Blue Angels, or the Air Force Thunderbirds... the way they maintain those formations with mere feet between wing tips... or in some cases, canopies... heart stopping! Used to love it when we lived in Norfolk and could go down to Willoughby Bay to watch the air shows without having to battle crowds on base.... but we did go on base too just to be able to see the planes up close and personal.
In top gun, when maverick and the mig are inverted and goose takes the Polaroid, that move was actually inspired from a similar stunt in an old blue angels program they used to do back in the 70s when they still flew F4s.
It's a pleasure to see you react to the military drill teams of my country. It's hard to watch and not get emotional. If you, a Kiwi, gets emotional at this, imagine how we feel?
There is one with the navy that does most of these same things but are almost always moving around the floor. And There are two with the Army that show different skills and one of them has a couple little gestrues worked in that kind of say Yeah we are good. And they are from the Army Drill Teams are from a part of the Old Guard, The Old Guard as u recall also Guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Its just different people in the Old Guard.
I’m gonna be honest. I watched them all and in my opinion I was shocked because I think the navy was the best. At the end of the day they all were amazing 🇺🇸
My uncle was lifetime Navy.. he put it this way (in regards to your comment about you didn't expect them to be as good as Marines) "Marines are essentially Navy infantry"
I got to visit Australia, but, because of your government's policy of not allowing nuclear armed ships into port, and, the US Navy's "neither confirm, nor, deny" policy, I never got to see New Zealand while I was in the Navy.
I told you, you would enjoy the Navy ceremonial guard..lol. I just barely missed out on making the ceremonial guard when I first got in The Navy.. Thank you for doing these videos and appreciating the work that they put into doing these performances. OSC ( SW ) RET.
Hi Courtney from OKC, USA! I'm born & raised American and have not seen a lot of the ceremonies, special events that you air on your channel. You do a great job! BTW...there's a fantastic Kiwi that plays basketball in my city you may have heard of him...Steven Adams? Look forward to your next video!! 👍⚘
The US Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team resembles the 19th Century uniforms the most among all the services. They wear white spats (leggings/gaiters) on their legs and shoes. The rifles they use are the M1903 Springfield bolt-action rifles with shiny bayonets attached. They spin and throw those rifles a lot but the rifle are lighter than the M1 Garand rifles usually carried by the Marines or the Army.
My dad was a Sea Bee during the Vietnam conflict/war. He's often told me stories about getting off the plane, half the guys rushing to guard the perimeter and the other half going straight to building or working on whatever. He even went from ship to ship to repair submarines at sea. I've spoken with several veterans and it was pretty much the same response; "we loved seeing the Sea Bees show up!" Navy and Air Force often get a bad rap, but tell that to him and my cousin (whom was Air Force security) and you'll get a different story.
I was attached to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard 1966 to 1968. It was during this time that the drill team was organized. They were chosen for their skills, but everyone in the Guard drilled dailey in marching and rifle drills as we performed funerals at Arlington and made numerous White House apperances. I still have my buckle and treasure it.
They didn't let us keep our brass when I was there (99-00), but I still have my heel steel, neckerchief with the special roll, and one of my rockers. Such a cool duty.
In the navy yes, you can sail the seven seas. In the navy yes, you can put your mind at ease In the navy, come on now, people, make a stand In the navy, in the navy
I really enjoy your reactions to our military. There is a video that is very emotional its titled the first medal of honor ever recorded. It is something to see. Weather you make a reaction to it or not
You should check out the Blue Angels Navy Flight Team. Best flyers anywhere. Even if you don’t do a reaction vid, just watch it on your own. The Blue Angels are just AMAZING to watch. Especially they’re “low show” performed at only 500 meters up!
The Navy is always amazing no matter what it does. There is a reason why the U.S. Navy is not to be messed with and is universally respected and feared the world over.
Yes, each U.S. military branch has its own drill teams. Each one of these drill teams have many different routines they do as well, they don't always do the same routines at every demonstration they do. Each service drill team trains very hard and for a very long time before they ever perform for a live audience. I think each service is very sharp but I am partial to the U.S.A.F. I served in the U.S. Air Force for over 12 years, '99-'11. One of the best routines I've seen the U.S.A.F do is their performance at the 2012 Norwegian Military Tattoo. If you are going to watch on of the U.S.A.F. routines might I suggest this one th-cam.com/video/XMMQdIr6wPg/w-d-xo.html. On a side note each country produces very impressive ceremonial drill teams. I've always been very impressed with Switzerland's Top Secret Drum Corp.
Courtney, they are all good, but in my opinion, the Marine silent drill team is the best. Thanks for sharing your reactions and comments. We thanks these young men for their dedication and service to America. God bless
Dear Courtney, you have reacted to performances from different branches of the military so PLEASE react to the US Air Force Honor Guard. My brother was in the Air Force and I was and am such a proud sister so I would love to see you react to their performance.
That was me and my group. Thank you for the publicity and recognition. Unfortunately I was the one in the back standing off to the side. I didn’t make it into the top 9 at that point. Every year there is a Joint Service Competition that include the drill teams of the Marine Corps 8th and I, Navy Ceremonial Guard, the Army Old Guard, and Air Force Presidential Honor Guard. The Navy stations is there for 2 years. Our primary duty is to attend funerals in Arlington National Cemetery to bury our fallen Navy brethren. However, we all have different platoons. Drill team, Colors, Casket Bearers, and Firing Party. Each dedicated to their roles in ceremonies. It was long days of getting the routine down, a lot of pain sometimes lol, but in the end it was the greatest job I’ll ever have on the planet. It was my absolute honor to be a part of it and this video in Quebec at the International Military Music Festival and Tattoo. I’ll be happy to answer any questions that anyone has.
It was my honor to have my first re-enlistment at the Arizona Memorial. I witnessed something there I will never forget. An elderly Japanese man was visiting the Arizona and the information from the tour guide was being translated for him and when he heard how many father Sons Brothers uncles and nephews that were killed on the Arizona he started crying. There just happened to be a Arizona Survivor there that day, and when the older Japanese man found out, he went up to him got on his knees started crying and apologizing for the attacks. Come to find out later that man was one of the Japanese Pilots. And this is what I will never forget. That Arizona Survivor made him stand up took his hands and said there's nothing to forgive, you were simply following orders the same as us. I will never forget that.
That's a ballsy CO. Incredible trust in his men. Does NZ have anything like this in their military? Would like to see you react to those if so, or from any other country's military as well
Mmm. Ok maybe I'm partial being former Marine. I mean, good job and all that but... HAIL NO. Not even close to the snap and pop of the silent drill team. We did call Sailors "smoke stacks". A lot of talking and blowing smoke". Its apparent which branch has the silent drill team and which one talks.
I was in Army JROTC in high school and we competed with other high school JROTC drill teams during drill meets. It was a lot of fun. When I enlisted in the Marine Corps I had to adjust the way I marched because the Marine Corps and Navy march a little slower than the Army's style of marching. It's basically the same but there are differences. During my 4 years in Army JROTC we went by the Army's drill and ceremonies manual called the FM(Field Manual) -22-5. I'm sure things have changed over the years but the basic construct of drill and ceremonies is basically same.
Thank you for reminding me of this video. Will have to forward it on to my dad, as he's Navy vet, went to Vietnam and back. (CA-148 was his ride, check it out, the Newport News has some serious history to her) So much of that routine is based on having 100% faith in your brother next to you to not screw up. Just like being out at sea, your brothers on ship all doing their job to keep the ship doing its job and to get back home.
Well said , Marc . Tell your dad Thanks for me . My stepfather was in Nam as an assault boat coxswain in the Mekong Delta . His dad flew torpedo bombers and dive bombers off aircraft carriers in the Pacific in WW2 . I was an Operations Specialist in the navy from 85 to 95 , and have deployed to the Persian Gulf on USS Antietam CG 54.
Just one comment other than a sincere Bravo Zulu to your dad, sailors don't "ride" ships. Sailors are the blood, sweat and tears that make their ships live, and operate, and survive. No offense meant or taken, only squids understand this fact from experience..
@@stevejfromak842 Saddest sound I have ever heard was the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt CV- 42 when she went silent (decommissioned) in 77. Was like a ghost after. Every ship is a living, breathing entity with its own Heartbeat. At least that's how it always seemed to me. 2 sister ships, will have different vibrations.
@@laynecox3992 I understand exactly where you are coming from. Both of my former ships were taken off the rolls, and then eventually each one was "disposed of as targets" at a SinkEx. I cannot express my sadness when i watched the films of their final moments. I could not help thinking that if they had been crewed they would have lived to fight again.
Courtney I love your spot-on perspective and opinion of our diverse military branches' drill routines. While there is a surface trash-talking, competitive thing that goes on between the branches, you can be assured that, in the trenches, they are all brothers-in-arms, and have each others' backs. God bless, keep safe and well, love!😙🤗
As former USMC, I have a soft spot for the Navy. Bunch of good guys. They do burial at sea from aboard vessels for veterans too. Actually, first time I ever saw Navy drill team here with you. Who'd a thought they were that good? I was impressed. Thanks for sharing that and giving great input.
Those emotions especially for Americans are strong because we are proud of all our men and women in uniform. We remember those who fell while protecting us, and those never came home. We hear them in that silence and feel them in our hearts.
When I was going through Navy Basic Training, we had a choir (people in the company had the "privilege" of getting up at 0330 so as not to mess up the regular training schedule...I was in the choir...lucky me) as well as the drill team (they had the same "privilege...fortunately, we were all young...I'm not sure I could survive on less than four hours of sleep per night for two months straight) which, in about four weeks, had mastered a lot of the skills in this video. Thanks for sharing it...it took me back.
The Marines are the popular ones, but I prefer the Navy. One reason being while the bayonets are not sharp, they do not remove them for their drill show. All the tosses, thrusts and spins are done with the bayo attached
Courtney, it's ok to get emotional about stuff like this. I do it too. Have never been able to get through this stuff without a lump in my throat. The precision and skill of these teams is amazing to say the least. Hey, didn't know if you're aware of it, but the US Marine Corps is still a part of the Department of the Navy. The Air Force, until 1947 was the US Army Air Corps. All branches give each other a hard time (Marines will say that the Navy just gives them rides to where they need to go, Navy will say stuff about the animal mentality that the world assigns to Marines, and they all make fun of the Air "Farce"), but they truly have each other's backs and will go through hell for each other. I say that as a proud Navy brat and Army veteran.
Thanks , dogface , from a swabbie . There are vets of every branch except the Coast Guard in my family , so Ive heard all the different jokes every branch tells about the others . Civilians probably don't understand how vets can insult each others service but come together when needed .
Teary eyed? It has to do with the degree of trust that is demonstrated. As an aside, I was married to a US Navy sailor for 20 yrs. This uniforms are a total bitch to wash, starch, and iron. They have exacting standards and wives of sailors back in my day had quite a learning curve to get it right.,
I can still remember my mom standing over the ironing board with my dad's cracker jacks back in the 70's. I learned several ummmmmm "interesting" words that way! Luckily? Dad was usually gone half the year on Med cruises.... and of course, for others reading this... luckily only in terms of not having to iron and starch everything dad wore. I remember packing up care packages of Christmas cookies in June, using popcorn for packing material and hoping dad would get everything on time. Sounds funny, but in a way, I miss those days. I just wish everyone understood that families serve too!
Families serve almost as hard as the service members themselves. I've always believed that military service is a bachelor's job. You don't have the righto drag a family through all of that.
The Ceremonial Guard are responsible for their own uniforms. There are hours of starching and ironing shaping covers (hats), polishing brass and shoes and trimming loose threads from the inside seams. Then they go practice alone in the wee small hours to be that good. All straight out of boot camp. And their mamas are at home praying that if they get a bayonet injury, just not their eyes. (Proud USNCG mother of a kiwi kid 2015-2017)
As a 20 year retired Navy vet most sailors I knew couldn't walk and chew gum at the same time lol these guys are really good they should have been in their dress blues the whites always looked like pajamas to me
I'm impressed with the amount of gun-passing the 'squids' did, and did *so* well! The Marine's Silent Drill Team's performance at Ft. Henry, Ontario (Canada) was better, by just a *little* bit! I saw a video of the USAF Drill Team - I was *very* impressed!
Marines and the Navy are both under the Secretary of the Navy. There are a,ways Marines aboard Navy ships and installations, same as there are Navy personnel at most Marine installations. Navy medics always accompany Marines into battle and tend to the wounded. The Air Force also has their own drill team. I have never seen an Army one however. The Coast Guard, is not a service in the military, although they have engaged in wartime battles. The Coasties as we call them, are a department of Homeland Security, because of their unique duties. They are as important as any other service and the women and men who served in the Coast Guard are still considered veterans. By the way, my father was a WW2 Navy Veteran, I was a Vietnam Navy veteran and my son was a Navy veteran.
I SUGGEST THAT BEFORE YOU SHOW THE UNITED STATES NAVY CEREMONIAL DRILL YOU DO YOUR HOMEWORK ! 1) THE FIRST SAILOR IN THE VIDEO IS NOT A "FIRST OFFICER" BUT A PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS (PAY GRADE/E-6) COMMONLY KNOWN AS. HIS "RATE"
Are you Australian? If you are, I’m just sayin but, your country has a VERY fine military that you can take a lot of pride in as well. THANK YOU for showing so much respect towards our fine men and women that serve in our great military. 😎
As a former Marine, I have to admit they were pretty good. But, since the Navy is a division of the Marine Corps, that is to be expected! I thought the way they were tossing around the rifles was very good, on the other hand, when they marched in, their alignment was way off and they had to do a lot of adjusting to get situated. Then on the march out, there was a lot of heads bobbing up and down which you wouldn't notice if they were perfectly in sync.
Did you take in the medals and ribbons they were packing? Probably not, those kids ( I can say that) are mostly FLEET sailors. Almost all had Sea service deployment ribbons as well as the ESWS pin (only earned aboard a ship). Some had stars to boot.
@@philipglenn7995 Your're both wrong! The USN and USMC are both part of the Department of the Navy, but they are separate services. The Chief of Naval Operations does not out rank the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
It all starts in boot camp. The knowing that your shipmate, fellow soldier, marine or airmen will do there duty. We have each other’s back no matter what branch.
Good Day Courtney ! Thanks for the video . While you're about it , can you do a reaction video about the US Navy Blue Angels demonstration flight team or the US Navy SWCC Special Operations boat crews ?
I was in the US Navy Ceremonial Guard in 1981 and 82. Try spinning a 15 pound (6.8 kg), 5 foot long (152 cm) weirdly shaped thing with a foot long knife on one end.
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One thing to notice about all branches' ceremonies is the flag carriers. When you see a flag leaned forward, it is symbolic of a salute. It dips to show respect to superiors and onlookers. The American flag itself will never dip. It will never show a salute. It stays fully upright at attention and bows to nothing or no one. Not even foreign dignitaries. The only time a flag is not fully raised at attention is out of respect for the dead. It salutes no living being or entity.
Hooah !!
@@robear17 HUA! Heard. Understood. Acknowledged. ;) I'm an old Infantryman myself.
@@mckrackin5324 13 C Artillary Operations (FDC) 86-96, 8th ID (Mech) 1st ID (Mech), Ft Sill too.
Underway, shift colors.
Now I am 100% patriotic loyal to my country and will always defend it especially the flag I was in Color Guard during JROTC but I always was told that the American flag with never solutes or dip but I always was wondering what the flag dip for God and Jesus also thank you everyone who served in the armed forces
And he never blinks at what is going on. THAT is trusting your shipmates to get it right.
Unquestioned trust.
Whatever.
Incessant training!😉
Notice they were passing weapons( throwing guns) while the bayonets were still attached. Major nerves and skills. Go Navy! CPO ret.
Hello , Chief !
@@victorwaddell6530 Ahoy Shipmate
My brother got one through the lip when he was in the ceremonial guard 😬
My father's a ret CPO, did 19 yrs of service, naval great lakes base, gun school, and he's a gunners mate as well
@@josephtiberio4447 Hello Shipmate, Tell him hi.
Every branch has something similar, even the Coast Guard. I’m sure even the Space Force is going to have one but they’re going to use phaser rifles or ray guns. In all seriousness though, all these drill teams are awesome. They go to schools to help promote recruitment into the Armed Services.
They'll use HK G11s.
Pew pew pew!
I'd gladly sign up to be a Space Force Drill Platoon member.
Phaser rifles...LOL. That would actually be awesome.
This display was more free lance movement and demonstrated precision. The men in this group must have trained extensively to gain this level of skill, and do so in order to honor the Navy and it's tradition.
I'm currently in the US Navy drill team is it takes intense practice, patience and trust to do what they just did
All of them have less than two years experience!
I was in the US Army and each branch has their own drill teams to show off.
I actually had never seen the Navy team before either. They're awesome.
All women love a sailor in uniform. US Navy Retired...
*all men
Andrew I’m dead
@@arthurmiranda3804 LOL
Army all day baby
@@fuckthechinesevirus9462 Love them too, but never tell them.
The USN always say they are all about precision and fine details so makes since they have a drill team like this
The ceremonial guard alumni group shared this on Facebook and I thought I’d pop on over and leave a comment, I left the command back in October of 2019 and it feels great to see that even though it’s an old video that people from different parts of the world get to see what we do/did as a part of the Navy’s honor guard
Brings back a lot of memories. I was in the Ceremonial Guard in the early 70s. We used to spend alot of time in Arlington National Cemetery. Some things never get easy. This was at the end of the war, and it kept us busy. There is too much pain too many tears. Some things you never get used to. I look forward to the drill performance . It was a nice change of pace. However, I realized that our teams brought a lot of comfort to families and made our performance fitting to let the families know their love one lives and sacrifices gave them the honor they deserved.
The Ceremonial Guard gave me a scene of pride , and I was honored to serve, to be a part of the best the United States Navy had to offer.
Perhaps you’re “getting emotional” because it’s precise, reliable, honorable and good. And those things have fallen by the wayside anymore.
AMEN.
President Trump is bringing those back!
Check out US Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Drill Team, will blow your mind how those Navy pilots fly those fighter jets
Their pre-flight ceremony is actually pretty cool too.
Definitely! Blue Angels, or the Air Force Thunderbirds... the way they maintain those formations with mere feet between wing tips... or in some cases, canopies... heart stopping! Used to love it when we lived in Norfolk and could go down to Willoughby Bay to watch the air shows without having to battle crowds on base.... but we did go on base too just to be able to see the planes up close and personal.
There are some Marine flyers in the Blue Angels too . USN/ USMC , one team , one mission .
And then the shots from inside the cockpit...seeing how close those planes are flying...
In top gun, when maverick and the mig are inverted and goose takes the Polaroid, that move was actually inspired from a similar stunt in an old blue angels program they used to do back in the 70s when they still flew F4s.
It's a pleasure to see you react to the military drill teams of my country. It's hard to watch and not get emotional. If you, a Kiwi, gets emotional at this, imagine how we feel?
There is one with the navy that does most of these same things but are almost always moving around the floor. And There are two with the Army that show different skills and one of them has a couple little gestrues worked in that kind of say Yeah we are good. And they are from the Army Drill Teams are from a part of the Old Guard, The Old Guard as u recall also Guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Its just different people in the Old Guard.
GO NAVY!
Haze Gray and Underway!
Nobody can touch the Marine Corps and you know that squid!
I was a US Navy Ceremonial Guardsman in Washington DC 1991-1993. Body Bearers
so was I 85 -91 first platoon milked it
21 years Navy
Not really important which team is the “best.”
They’re all awesome.
Love your channel, Courtney.
I’m gonna be honest. I watched them all and in my opinion I was shocked because I think the navy was the best. At the end of the day they all were amazing 🇺🇸
Reminds me of the 16 count manual of arms that we did when I was in Navy basic training many years ago.
The rifles used are 1903 A1 Springfields
My uncle was lifetime Navy.. he put it this way (in regards to your comment about you didn't expect them to be as good as Marines) "Marines are essentially Navy infantry"
@ Perus TC Yes they are naval infantry but they're still Marines not sailors!
My son is a current member of the Drill Team. They work a lot of hours on that precision. Go Navy!!!
no they dont
@@dannykeane6565 hahaha, you're probably right.
I got to visit Australia, but, because of your government's policy of not allowing nuclear armed ships into port, and, the US Navy's "neither confirm, nor, deny" policy, I never got to see New Zealand while I was in the Navy.
Same here . " I can neither confirm nor deny the presence of nuclear weapons onboard USS Antietam , CG 54. "
Same here. When we complained to an Aussie sailor he replied "Probably for the best they still eat human flesh there."
I told you, you would enjoy the Navy ceremonial guard..lol. I just barely missed out on making the ceremonial guard when I first got in The Navy.. Thank you for doing these videos and appreciating the work that they put into doing these performances. OSC ( SW ) RET.
OS2 . USS Sellers DDG 11 , CFAY Security Yokosuka Japan , USS Antietam CG 54.
Hi Courtney from OKC, USA! I'm born & raised American and have not seen a lot of the ceremonies, special events that you air on your channel. You do a great job! BTW...there's a fantastic Kiwi that plays basketball in my city you may have heard of him...Steven Adams? Look forward to your next video!! 👍⚘
The US Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team resembles the 19th Century uniforms the most among all the services. They wear white spats (leggings/gaiters) on their legs and shoes. The rifles they use are the M1903 Springfield bolt-action rifles with shiny bayonets attached. They spin and throw those rifles a lot but the rifle are lighter than the M1 Garand rifles usually carried by the Marines or the Army.
I believe the rifles they use are Springfield Model 1903A3 or Model 1917. Looking closely you can see that they are bolt action rifles.
My dad was a Sea Bee during the Vietnam conflict/war. He's often told me stories about getting off the plane, half the guys rushing to guard the perimeter and the other half going straight to building or working on whatever. He even went from ship to ship to repair submarines at sea. I've spoken with several veterans and it was pretty much the same response; "we loved seeing the Sea Bees show up!" Navy and Air Force often get a bad rap, but tell that to him and my cousin (whom was Air Force security) and you'll get a different story.
Yooo you posted this on my birthday and im in the navy⚓⚓⚓HOOYAA!!
You have to watch the Army Drill Team. It's silent like the Marines and just as good. They're incredible.
I'm partial to the Marines but I enjoyed the army silent drill as well.
Good video as always please stay safe out there.
I was attached to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard 1966 to 1968. It was during this time that the drill team was organized. They were chosen for their skills, but everyone in the Guard drilled dailey in marching and rifle drills as we performed funerals at Arlington and made numerous White House apperances. I still have my buckle and treasure it.
i still have my brass too
85-91
They didn't let us keep our brass when I was there (99-00), but I still have my heel steel, neckerchief with the special roll, and one of my rockers. Such a cool duty.
In the navy yes, you can sail the seven seas. In the navy
yes, you can put your mind at ease
In the navy, come on now, people, make a stand
In the navy, in the navy
I really enjoy your reactions to our military. There is a video that is very emotional its titled the first medal of honor ever recorded. It is something to see. Weather you make a reaction to it or not
“TAFFY 3” day Mo more!!!! Haze grey and underway!
You should check out the Blue Angels Navy Flight Team. Best flyers anywhere.
Even if you don’t do a reaction vid, just watch it on your own. The Blue Angels are just AMAZING to watch. Especially they’re “low show” performed at only 500 meters up!
The Navy is always amazing no matter what it does. There is a reason why the U.S. Navy is not to be messed with and is universally respected and feared the world over.
Yes, each U.S. military branch has its own drill teams. Each one of these drill teams have many different routines they do as well, they don't always do the same routines at every demonstration they do. Each service drill team trains very hard and for a very long time before they ever perform for a live audience. I think each service is very sharp but I am partial to the U.S.A.F. I served in the U.S. Air Force for over 12 years, '99-'11. One of the best routines I've seen the U.S.A.F do is their performance at the 2012 Norwegian Military Tattoo. If you are going to watch on of the U.S.A.F. routines might I suggest this one th-cam.com/video/XMMQdIr6wPg/w-d-xo.html. On a side note each country produces very impressive ceremonial drill teams. I've always been very impressed with Switzerland's Top Secret Drum Corp.
Courtney, they are all good, but in my opinion, the Marine silent drill team is the best. Thanks for sharing your reactions and comments. We thanks these young men for their dedication and service to America. God bless
Dear Courtney, you have reacted to performances from different branches of the military so PLEASE react to the US Air Force Honor Guard. My brother was in the Air Force and I was and am such a proud sister so I would love to see you react to their performance.
Also:
Go Navy, beat Army!
Lets not forget they also had knives (beignets) attached to the ends of their riffles.
Bayonets*^ I got you homie... beignets are tasty tho☺️
That was me and my group. Thank you for the publicity and recognition. Unfortunately I was the one in the back standing off to the side. I didn’t make it into the top 9 at that point. Every year there is a Joint Service Competition that include the drill teams of the Marine Corps 8th and I, Navy Ceremonial Guard, the Army Old Guard, and Air Force Presidential Honor Guard. The Navy stations is there for 2 years. Our primary duty is to attend funerals in Arlington National Cemetery to bury our fallen Navy brethren. However, we all have different platoons. Drill team, Colors, Casket Bearers, and Firing Party. Each dedicated to their roles in ceremonies. It was long days of getting the routine down, a lot of pain sometimes lol, but in the end it was the greatest job I’ll ever have on the planet. It was my absolute honor to be a part of it and this video in Quebec at the International Military Music Festival and Tattoo. I’ll be happy to answer any questions that anyone has.
Courtney if you ever get a chance to visit the U S S Arizona memorial I'm sure like so many it's a moving experience.
It was my honor to have my first re-enlistment at the Arizona Memorial. I witnessed something there I will never forget. An elderly Japanese man was visiting the Arizona and the information from the tour guide was being translated for him and when he heard how many father Sons Brothers uncles and nephews that were killed on the Arizona he started crying. There just happened to be a Arizona Survivor there that day, and when the older Japanese man found out, he went up to him got on his knees started crying and apologizing for the attacks. Come to find out later that man was one of the Japanese Pilots. And this is what I will never forget. That Arizona Survivor made him stand up took his hands and said there's nothing to forgive, you were simply following orders the same as us. I will never forget that.
That's a ballsy CO. Incredible trust in his men.
Does NZ have anything like this in their military? Would like to see you react to those if so, or from any other country's military as well
He's a NCO, First Class Petty Officer, E-6, a staff rank just below Chief Petty Officer
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is also a spectacle to see. Military marching bands from across the world come to compete.
the Marines are more formal but the Nvvy spin their rifles much more..
Their good at handling their rifles but couldn't the broad side of a barn compared to a recon sniper!
@@tumbleweedking5668 very true but irrelevant as pertains to the vid
@@tumbleweedking5668 with a 5" 54 you ain't gotta necessarily hit the barn, horseshoes and handgrenades.
Mmm. Ok maybe I'm partial being former Marine. I mean, good job and all that but... HAIL NO. Not even close to the snap and pop of the silent drill team. We did call Sailors "smoke stacks". A lot of talking and blowing smoke". Its apparent which branch has the silent drill team and which one talks.
@@comm2531 Marine Corp has the best brain washing, that's for sure. :-)
And if you'll go back to the Silent Drill platoon, you will notice that they specifically removed their bayonets before they start tossing rifles.
Doesn't matter they're still bad ass and they perform all their movements without verbal commands unlike the navy. They are all great just different!
I was in Army JROTC in high school and we competed with other high school JROTC drill teams during drill meets. It was a lot of fun. When I enlisted in the Marine Corps I had to adjust the way I marched because the Marine Corps and Navy march a little slower than the Army's style of marching. It's basically the same but there are differences. During my 4 years in Army JROTC we went by the Army's drill and ceremonies manual called the FM(Field Manual) -22-5. I'm sure things have changed over the years but the basic construct of drill and ceremonies is basically same.
Thank you for reminding me of this video. Will have to forward it on to my dad, as he's Navy vet, went to Vietnam and back. (CA-148 was his ride, check it out, the Newport News has some serious history to her) So much of that routine is based on having 100% faith in your brother next to you to not screw up. Just like being out at sea, your brothers on ship all doing their job to keep the ship doing its job and to get back home.
Well said , Marc . Tell your dad Thanks for me . My stepfather was in Nam as an assault boat coxswain in the Mekong Delta . His dad flew torpedo bombers and dive bombers off aircraft carriers in the Pacific in WW2 . I was an Operations Specialist in the navy from 85 to 95 , and have deployed to the Persian Gulf on USS Antietam CG 54.
Just one comment other than a sincere Bravo Zulu to your dad, sailors don't "ride" ships. Sailors are the blood, sweat and tears that make their ships live, and operate, and survive.
No offense meant or taken, only squids understand this fact from experience..
@@victorwaddell6530 Bravo Zulu to you both shipmates.
@@stevejfromak842 Saddest sound I have ever heard was the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt CV- 42 when she went silent (decommissioned) in 77. Was like a ghost after. Every ship is a living, breathing entity with its own Heartbeat. At least that's how it always seemed to me. 2 sister ships, will have different vibrations.
@@laynecox3992 I understand exactly where you are coming from.
Both of my former ships were taken off the rolls, and then eventually each one was "disposed of as targets" at a SinkEx.
I cannot express my sadness when i watched the films of their final moments.
I could not help thinking that if they had been crewed they would have lived to fight again.
You should see the US Air Force drill. One of them walks through the line as they toss the weapons back & forth.
I love your reactions to the drill teams and I can relate because they always fill me with tremendous pride
America couldn't be more proud
I was apart of this command for 3 years. Best/worst 3 years of my life. The opportunities I had while I was there were amazing!
When was the Ceremonial Guard video taken, I may have went to Boot Camp with one of them in the video
Difference is, Silent Marine Corpse Drill Team are trained killers. and i dont mean no offense to any branches
NVCWest That would be Marine Corps but you are correct otherwise.
Courtney I love your spot-on perspective and opinion of our diverse military branches' drill routines. While there is a surface trash-talking, competitive thing that goes on between the branches, you can be assured that, in the trenches, they are all brothers-in-arms, and have each others' backs. God bless, keep safe and well, love!😙🤗
The best! Thank you!
As former USMC, I have a soft spot for the Navy. Bunch of good guys. They do burial at sea from aboard vessels for veterans too. Actually, first time I ever saw Navy drill team here with you. Who'd a thought they were that good? I was impressed. Thanks for sharing that and giving great input.
The precision of this is amazing. It's very easy to get emotional watching this.
You should react to marines body bearers if you haven’t already. Edit: The last to let you down video. It’s like 8 minutes long
Those emotions especially for Americans are strong because we are proud of all our men and women in uniform. We remember those who fell while protecting us, and those never came home. We hear them in that silence and feel them in our hearts.
When I was going through Navy Basic Training, we had a choir (people in the company had the "privilege" of getting up at 0330 so as not to mess up the regular training schedule...I was in the choir...lucky me) as well as the drill team (they had the same "privilege...fortunately, we were all young...I'm not sure I could survive on less than four hours of sleep per night for two months straight) which, in about four weeks, had mastered a lot of the skills in this video. Thanks for sharing it...it took me back.
Love watching you and the respect you show all branches of our Service! Thank You💕💕💕💕
Thanks for your kind comment Victoria! I really appreciate you tuning in:)
Hooyah go Navy. Veteran of CVN69 The Mighty Ike.
USN vet here . USS Sellers DDG 11 , USS Antietam CG 54.
I spent 3 years on the Ike, all repair shops were mine. Great bunch of sailors I worked with/for. I was their Chief, they were the soul of the team.
So was I under Captain Clexton and Captain Dick Macke, as part of VF-142, CVW-7, '83-'86. I Like Ike!!
Belleau-Wood, Tarawa and Constellation myself.
The Marines are the popular ones, but I prefer the Navy. One reason being while the bayonets are not sharp, they do not remove them for their drill show. All the tosses, thrusts and spins are done with the bayo attached
This reminds me how hard it was to keep your dress whites clean and your cover that shape.
After I EAOSed I never wore white again except for snow camo on occasion .
The U.S. Coast Guard also has a silent drill team.
If you search for and watch the Royal Hawaiian Guard videos there are some similarities.
Courtney, it's ok to get emotional about stuff like this. I do it too. Have never been able to get through this stuff without a lump in my throat. The precision and skill of these teams is amazing to say the least. Hey, didn't know if you're aware of it, but the US Marine Corps is still a part of the Department of the Navy. The Air Force, until 1947 was the US Army Air Corps. All branches give each other a hard time (Marines will say that the Navy just gives them rides to where they need to go, Navy will say stuff about the animal mentality that the world assigns to Marines, and they all make fun of the Air "Farce"), but they truly have each other's backs and will go through hell for each other. I say that as a proud Navy brat and Army veteran.
Thanks , dogface , from a swabbie . There are vets of every branch except the Coast Guard in my family , so Ive heard all the different jokes every branch tells about the others . Civilians probably don't understand how vets can insult each others service but come together when needed .
You see, told ya. The U.S. Navydrill team is awesome too!
no one does it better than the Marines, bar none.
Coast Guard. The last of the 5 branches unless you count space force flump stuff.
I think the practice that it takes to get to this level, results in a lot of bent barrels and broken stocks. Throw in a few bandaids and tourniquets.
I was apart of this proud group of men from 82-86
Teary eyed? It has to do with the degree of trust that is demonstrated. As an aside, I was married to a US Navy sailor for 20 yrs. This uniforms are a total bitch to wash, starch, and iron. They have exacting standards and wives of sailors back in my day had quite a learning curve to get it right.,
Thank you for YOUR service to Our Navy and Our Country. MRC (SW) USN Ret.
I can still remember my mom standing over the ironing board with my dad's cracker jacks back in the 70's. I learned several ummmmmm "interesting" words that way! Luckily? Dad was usually gone half the year on Med cruises.... and of course, for others reading this... luckily only in terms of not having to iron and starch everything dad wore. I remember packing up care packages of Christmas cookies in June, using popcorn for packing material and hoping dad would get everything on time. Sounds funny, but in a way, I miss those days. I just wish everyone understood that families serve too!
Thanks a million to all the families of sailors , and all the other branches too . USN vet , 1985 - 1995.
Families serve almost as hard as the service members themselves. I've always believed that military service is a bachelor's job. You don't have the righto drag a family through all of that.
The Ceremonial Guard are responsible for their own uniforms. There are hours of starching and ironing shaping covers (hats), polishing brass and shoes and trimming loose threads from the inside seams. Then they go practice alone in the wee small hours to be that good. All straight out of boot camp. And their mamas are at home praying that if they get a bayonet injury, just not their eyes. (Proud USNCG mother of a kiwi kid 2015-2017)
That caught me off guard. Spectacular!
Every now and then it's good to be reminded of our proud military ❤️.
Be Just and Fear Not!!
Senior Chief USN Retired
Hey Courtney, have you ever noticed that all of the drill teams perform with fixed bayonets.
Retired US Navy Corpsman. Proud AF MY Guard! 💯 Hooyas.
My brother participated in that before he went to Vietnam. It was very impressive.
The silent drill team is perhaps the most difficult and impressive due to there are no commands from start to end
As a 20 year retired Navy vet most sailors I knew couldn't walk and chew gum at the same time lol these guys are really good they should have been in their dress blues the whites always looked like pajamas to me
My favorite is the U.S.Navy. Party because I served in the Navy from May , 1964 until 1970.
I'm impressed with the amount of gun-passing the 'squids' did, and did *so* well! The Marine's Silent Drill Team's performance at Ft. Henry, Ontario (Canada) was better, by just a *little* bit! I saw a video of the USAF Drill Team - I was *very* impressed!
I saw the Marine Bellhop Drill Team and they looked very good...Squid
Marines and the Navy are both under the Secretary of the Navy. There are a,ways Marines aboard Navy ships and installations, same as there are Navy personnel at most Marine installations. Navy medics always accompany Marines into battle and tend to the wounded. The Air Force also has their own drill team. I have never seen an Army one however. The Coast Guard, is not a service in the military, although they have engaged in wartime battles. The Coasties as we call them, are a department of Homeland Security, because of their unique duties. They are as important as any other service and the women and men who served in the Coast Guard are still considered veterans. By the way, my father was a WW2 Navy Veteran, I was a Vietnam Navy veteran and my son was a Navy veteran.
I know this is Navy, but I cant help but to think of Major Payne when I see these drills.
I SUGGEST THAT BEFORE YOU SHOW THE UNITED STATES NAVY CEREMONIAL DRILL YOU DO YOUR HOMEWORK !
1) THE FIRST SAILOR IN THE
VIDEO IS NOT A "FIRST OFFICER" BUT A PETTY OFFICER 1ST CLASS (PAY
GRADE/E-6)
COMMONLY KNOWN AS. HIS "RATE"
no no
The Navy was more dynamic but the Marines seemed cleaner.
Are you Australian? If you are, I’m just sayin but, your country has a VERY fine military that you can take a lot of pride in as well.
THANK YOU for showing so much respect towards our fine men and women that serve in our great military. 😎
It takes some serious balls to be in the middle of that many flying bayonets and not even flinch!
Not to mention 14lbs of 1903 Springfields
As a former Marine, I have to admit they were pretty good. But, since the Navy is a division of the Marine Corps, that is to be expected! I thought the way they were tossing around the rifles was very good, on the other hand, when they marched in, their alignment was way off and they had to do a lot of adjusting to get situated. Then on the march out, there was a lot of heads bobbing up and down which you wouldn't notice if they were perfectly in sync.
lol, dude, the Navy is NOT a division of the Marines. It's the other way around.
Did you take in the medals and ribbons they were packing? Probably not, those kids ( I can say that) are mostly FLEET sailors. Almost all had Sea service deployment ribbons as well as the ESWS pin (only earned aboard a ship). Some had stars to boot.
@@philipglenn7995 Your're both wrong! The USN and USMC are both part of the Department of the Navy, but they are separate services. The Chief of Naval Operations does not out rank the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
I highly recommend a reaction to the Battle off Samar, it is perhaps THE greatest mismatch in history
Concur, definite David vs Goliath.
Definitely . The day destroyers held the line against battleships and cruisers .
Why dont you check out the Joint Service Drill Team Competition from. 2014
It all starts in boot camp. The knowing that your shipmate, fellow soldier, marine or airmen will do there duty. We have each other’s back no matter what branch.
Good Day Courtney ! Thanks for the video . While you're about it , can you do a reaction video about the US Navy Blue Angels demonstration flight team or the US Navy SWCC Special Operations boat crews ?
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Proud of my mates!
All branches have one including the United States Coast Guard. Watch them all.
I was in the US Navy Ceremonial Guard in 1981 and 82. Try spinning a 15 pound (6.8 kg), 5 foot long (152 cm) weirdly shaped thing with a foot long knife on one end.