How President Reagan Revitalized Military Morale
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- Watch as K.T. McFarland, a former speechwriter and spokesperson at the Pentagon, shares her unique experiences working directly with President Ronald Reagan during his administration. Discover the behind-the-scenes story of the famous "Star Wars" speech, how President Reagan’s initiatives transformed the Pentagon, and how his actions rejuvenated the morale and pride of the U.S. military.
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I was an officer in the US Army under Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. Night and day difference. Under Carter I was forbidden to fly in uniform while in a duty status. Why? Ask Jimmy. As soon as Reagan became President, I was required to fly in uniform when on a duty status. For the first time, there was a feeling among us that the President had "Our Six!"
President Ronald Reagan was such a great dedicated, knowledgeable and Patriotic President! He loved our Country and our Military Service men and women! May he rest in peace in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ.❤🙏🇺🇸
The man was one of the reasons I joined the Military.
Me too.
I served in the US Navy during both of President Reagan's administrations. It was a great time to serve; he led from the front.
I pray for another individual like Mr. Reagan to be in office after this next election and a return to old school humility, honor, integrity, congruence and character.
USMC, 1983-1986. What a great time to be in the military. What a great commander in chief Reagan was. We were respected in the world and in our homeland. We had the green light to be great.
I still miss him.
I was in basic training on election night. We were allowed to watch the returns on the day room tv. I was glad that Pres. Reagan won in a landslide. That night set the tone for the next 8 years of my career. It was a great period to be 20-something. I always felt safe and secure knowing he kept the SU in check even when I was in Europe. I was sad when it ended because of the uncertainty of the future once GB was elected. We know what’s happened since. I took an early-out in ‘93 as a number of factors conspired to sour me on continued service. President Reagan was the man needed for the time and we were fortunate to have him.
Thank you for this testimony. President Reagan was one of the most influential people of his time.
Fascinating. What a lovely lady recounting her working with a great President.
My father was assigned to the Pentagon when the uniforms were removed. He thought that was the worst idea possible. He retired shortly afterwards. I was at Camp David in 1986, providing protection (I was a federal agent) and the literal love the military had for Reagan was inspiring.
The Man changed the World, through the sheer force of his will.
Hearing the story of him saluting the Air Force Cadets at graduation reminds me of when I joined the US Navy Seabees as a Construction Equipment Operator as a 17 year old fresh out of high school in 1983, and I had the opportunity to briefly meet President Reagan at Quantico Marine Corps Base years later he was on his way after visiting the FBI academy and I was part of a fifteen person detachment working on some road and drainage issues on a side road leading to a Marine Firing range, he stopped the motorcade and got out we snapped to attention and Saluted and he Saluted us back,and he briefly chatted with us before heading on his way. It was an honor to have served under his Presidency.
God bless this woman and President Reagan!
The Reagan years were not just great for the military they were great for our country.
I was in the Navy when President Reagan was in office. It was also still the post Vietnam years and I served with many Nam vets, one guy was even Korea & Nam. All of us just felt tremendous relief to have someone like that in office that had your back and would make sure you always have the resources you need. Thanks to all now serving, those who have, and those who will in the future. FLY NAVY!!!
The Reagan years were great for those of us in the military at that time, I remember them clearly.
I wished I could have met President Reagan when he was alive. I remember him being the President as a child and he passed away when I was still active duty in the Navy. The man is missed tremendously.
One of the best we've ever had.
Beautiful!!! What great man!
Eternal the memory president Ronald Reagan 🙏 Helpful from Thessaloniki- Greece 🇬🇷
At 2:30, President Reagan gave the Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Roy Benevidez.
I just watched a great video about him.
The Real Rambo - Roy Benevidez - The Green Beret That Took On An Army With Just A Knife
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45 minutes. The Fat Electrician, 6/23/24.
This is the greatest story of personal toughness I ever heard.
Watch Roy Benevidez speaking at the end.
Wow, what a great behind the scenes story.
An incredible Commander in Chief.
We all had a pronounced extra bounce in our step when Ronnie was President...😊
I was in boot camp during the 1984 election and cast my FIRST EVER vote by absentee ballot at age 18. He was my favorite Commander In Chief.
Thanks for the memory.of a great American.
Ss the saying goes, they broke the mold..
THEY WERE FINALLY GETTING THE RECORDNITION THAT THEY ALL GREATLY DESEDVED AND WERE DEPRIVE OF FOR SO LONG
My fondest memories of President Reagan are two instances where our country was reeling over a tragedy. The first was the bombing of the Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon where we lost 240 outstanding Marines. After the incident, there were law makers looking to place the blame for the incident. Reagan brought that to an abrupt end by saying, "The responsibility for this disaster lies with this office and this President. The second incident was the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger. He gave a speech that day that came from the heart and helped a country heal. Thanks Gipper.
Wonderful piece of history. Knowing he sayed these things in relatively private settings shows his convictions.
This was really a great story told by a really great woman who understands it's important to tell it alot of people can't appreciate a great president like Reagan President Trump reminds me alot a President Reagan always thought of America first but would not hesitate to help our allies
K.T. McFarland. One of the brightest and most intelligent voices in Washinton D.C.
The greatest president of the 20th century!
I like it
Joined Marines in 1987, toward end of Reagan’s tenure while Soviet Union was on its last legs. Had seen the Iran hostage crisis and debacle of Operation Eagle Claw in 1980, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the British war in the Falklands, the bombing of the Marine Barracks in Beirut in 1983, and Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada just days after. All those things cemented the deal for me.
I love K.T. and Reagan was arguably the best president we had going back to Lincoln.
I went into the Army in 1977 (under Carter) and we couldn't get anything. While I was stationed at Camp Casey, ROK in '79 a Marine UH-1N flew in with a cracked greenhouse (the windows above the pilot's heads). They wanted to know if they could borrow some safety wire to wire up the crack to keep it from getting worse. Our maintenance officer said he thought we had a spare greenhouse and sent one of the mechs off to get it. The Marine lieutenant said, "you can get greenhouses?" I thought, "you can't get safety wire?" It really was that bad.
It seemed like the day after Reagan's inauguration we started to see the purse strings loosen up.
Real Pres, we need him again
Ironically, just purchased K.T.’s book. Saw many interviews with this interesting woman. Well versed!
I shared a Reagan speech ("Peace Through Strength") video with my recruiter a few years ago when I was going through the process of joining. We had a good rapport and while I was wary of recruiters, I liked the guy. He was an iraq war vet, 2008-2017. We never discussed politics or anything though. But he summed it up perfectly with 5 words:
"There'll never be another Reagan."
Have a great Independence Day and I can't wait to see Dennis Quaid's "Reagan" movie. They picked the right man for the job!
He was in uniform during ww2. It should be a requirement for any commander in cheif who could potentially send this country's youth in harm's way to have been one.
PRESIDENT REAGAN WANTED THEM TO KNOW THAT THEY HAD OU FULL SUPPORT
I wear boots. WE NEED HIM BACK.
While serving, I never met anyone, who didn't respect or admire, our Commander-in-Chief. (U.S.Army veteran)
To my mind, the most historical presidency of our nation.
Beautiful. Thank you
Yep, I enlisted in 1983 and left the military when I realized who was going to George H. W. Bush’s successor. The Reagan presidency was one of the best times to be in the US military.
President Reagan was another Teddy Roosevelt Sr.,both were the best ever.
Thank you for sharing your stories. So the politicians messed up Vietnam, and the military paid the price there, and at home, absolutely shameful, thank goodness Reagan came along, it essentially gave them the kickstart they needed to be where they are today.
Katty for president
Donald Trump could learn a lot from President Reagan
The first woman Air Force graduates can only be a moral women just like the moral men before. GHU JW
Voted for him twice. Have never voted for Trump and never will. I am a Veteran.
Reagan was a likeable figure , an entertaining speaker, but a lousy president, like all other US presidents except Wm H Harrison .
ONE...of America's Greatest President's in History...and a Member of America's Greatest Generation....who Served IN UNIFORM...and understood THE COST OF FREEDOM AND THE INVESTMENT REQUIRED FOR DEMOCRACY!! Reagan's nearest Peer....was Harry S. Truman!
For 26 years, 1970 to 1996, I rarely divulged that I was an "in-country" Vietnam Veteran. It is nice to hear of President Reagan's acknowledgement. 🫡