Go Navy! I attended RD A School at Great Lakes in 1963. The entrance to the auditorium had a plaque in honor to John Philip Souza in tribute to the composer.
Joining the Navy was one of the smartest things I ever did. The Navy was good to me. I highly recommend joining. I was always treated more than fairly and offered all the advancement I deserved. 3MAY67 - 4MAY71 plus 2 Reserves.
Graduated 8/64 then off to Norfolk for 6 mos. In time for a Caribean cruise then back to Great Lakes for A school. After a short leave off to San Diego just in time for a WestPac cruise. After returning to Alameda for leave and a short refurbishing back on WestPac. In 4 yrs. and a forced extension of 3 mos. went on 3 deployments.
this is my graduation, I was a member of 351. Bootcamp was probably the worst and best experience of my C-section born life... and you know what, I wouldn't change a thing.
Over Christmas? Dummy! But hey, maybe they will give you more liberty that week? Oh you can't leave base, but you can read your mail over and over and go to church.
From Staff Sgt Roberts USMC (1996-2006) to future Seaman, good luck and stay strong and don't worry about what Jason Taylor says, I shipped for Boot Camp Christmas Eve of 96 and it bothered me NONE because I had a job to do to become a Marine
Finished my boot in 1955 in San Diego. Served one hitch. I would say that boot camp has changed since then. While in, all us enlisted guys seemed to do the standard bitching about something. The old Navy saying , "if you ain't bitching, you ain't happy" applied. What was amusing was the CPO's putting the fresh Ensigns in their place as the fresh Ensigns thought they were gods over us enlisted heathens. Ever see a Chief without a coffee cup in hand? The Chiefs made the Navy run. Proud to have served and as I look back on it those many years ago, no regrets.
That vid within the vid brings back hella memories LMAO! Graduated March 29, 2002. I do miss boot camp no lie. Div. 139 Ship 02. January 23, 2002 to April 4, 2002
I was in Div. 938 in 1996 and was a member of the state flags. Nothing like the performance that we did. We were much more sharper and we really marched coming in and leaving. Boot top high.
It is CS gas (also called o-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile). Immediate effects include Crying Sneezing Coughing Breathing difficulty Temporary blindness Excessive salivation (drooling) Runny nose Itching/pain in the eyes Skin irritation All of which you are briefed on. Depending on the branch, some branches make recruits do exercises for 20-30 minutes inside the chamber. The chamber is used to stimulate chemical gases used on the battlefield or in wartime situations.
This is pretty good! I graduated in July 1990 - back then, we did the Anchors Aweigh March at the end. A little disappointed that they don't do the march anymore, but this is still good.
I remember back in 92 while standing in formation during the ceremony. Wondering when will this end??? Do they still do “parents night” on the night before graduation?? Was so happy to see mom and dad then.
ZoomZip the ones carrying the swords are the Recruit Chief Petty Officers, they're the recruits in charge of the whole division. and The Blues are worn in the winter months and the White are work during the summer time
Thank you RTC Great Lakes. I Loved the Ceremony. May Our Navy always be Strong and the Ruler of the Oceans, Seas and Sky. God Bless Our Navy and God Bless the United States of America.
I gotta say whoever did this did a much better job than the video I got when I graduated in '10. I was in a 900 division which was why I was seen at all, but for those in the rifle divs, they got really edited out. that aside, I forgot it took this long for the ceremony!
I passed through 27DEC96 at GLRTC. We PIR'ed to the Navy Band playing Anchors Aweigh in front of the reviewing officer. It looks like they don't do this anymore. What a shame if you ask me, but then again it seems the brass tacks just abolished ratings after 241 years of naval tradition. Hell crossing the equator involves squirting water in a sailors face and calling them a shellback. *sighs* No matter, I loved my Navy and despite its boneheads I still love her today.
It's really funny how these sailors still smile but when I see marine ceremonies happiness has died in their hearts all that's left is the warrior sprit
I was looking for some recruits to fallout..I remember a few did when I was there...I think I was standing Fallout Watch in the back...its been a while 94
Our recruit was in today's (Oct 2015) graduation when will that be available for viewing. We missed it online due to bad internet connection and limited seats.
Rob Nonya Hi Im Kujo I hope you two are keeping it up! I have 19 lbs to go, 61 lost! Takes fucking forever, but I'm getting really excited about being so close!
Kayla Collins don't worry, once you get in there's plenty of PT to do. It's not hard losing the weight in boot camp. Its only after when you get to the fleet cause there's not as much pressure =p
Played baritone bugle in San Diego NTC Drum and Bugle Corps 1968. Played a parade at Hollywood and Vine, we were good sound wise and definitely "squared away". As we used to tell ourselves, we could get more girls than Frank Sinatra. But then it was off to Vietnam on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger. Then, in 1975 it was back to The University of Iowa to play euphonium in the Hawkeye Marching and University of Iowa Concert Band. I majored in Sociology, however. Now I play in The Hawkeye Alumni Marching and still think I could get more girls than Frank Sinatra.
Who the hell came up with the idea of blousing your pants over the leggings that way? You guys looked much sharper back in the old days without the blousing. Anyway, thanks for the support. Navy guns hit what they shoot at. We appreciate that. Semper Fi. Sgt. Moore 5th Marines 2/1. Vietnam 69-71.
I don't know but i think they look cool! And I'm pretty sure they had it since World War 2 because the shore patrol blouses their pants. Anyway thank you for your service
keith bernash Maybe some people want to join the military without being 'meat-shields'/'cannon-fodder'/'grunts' Maybe some people want to join the military and learn a trade or skill other than running around throwing grenades and shooting people. Also, try winning a major war without ships and submarines.
keith bernash 1) I thank you and your wife for your service! :) 2) What's wrong with being a woman? 3) I disagree that "real men" join the marines, but alright. 4) Marines = Department of the Navy (check your paystub). 5) You can just reply to another person's comment without making a whole new one... :S
+keith bernash Hey dumb fuck what job are you going to get after shooting guns and shit? allot of people join the navy because once youre done you can use what you did in the navy towards your resume.
I am going to Navy Meps later this afternoon but they look less precise and disiplined. Maybe its just how they look less threatening. Fan of all branches, just pointing that out.
+Chris Carter - Marine Corps basic training lasts much longer. Since the Marine units spend more time together they are sharper. It's not your imagination. Lol. And I was a Navy man. Graduated from this very drill hall, as a member of the State Flags unit (Carried Delaware). Company 903. Chief Money was our CC. You will never forget your Company Commander.
It's been almost 6 years so most of these people will be getting out of the Navy very soon. They must be thrilled. Thank you for your service!
I’m sure some decided they where going to stay in
my son graduates this wk Jan 30 2015 so extremely proud and cant wait to see him
Go Navy! I attended RD A School at Great Lakes in 1963. The entrance to the auditorium had a plaque in honor to John Philip Souza in tribute to the composer.
Joining the Navy was one of the smartest things I ever did. The Navy was good to me. I highly recommend joining. I was always treated more than fairly and offered all the advancement I deserved. 3MAY67 - 4MAY71 plus 2 Reserves.
I graduated from San Diego RTC early 1964 and was off the coast of Vietnam by October 1964. I looks like things in the navy have changed a great deal.
Graduated 8/64 then off to Norfolk for 6 mos. In time for a Caribean cruise then back to Great Lakes for A school. After a short leave off to San Diego just in time for a WestPac cruise. After returning to Alameda for leave and a short refurbishing back on WestPac. In 4 yrs. and a forced extension of 3 mos. went on 3 deployments.
this is my graduation, I was a member of 351. Bootcamp was probably the worst and best experience of my C-section born life... and you know what, I wouldn't change a thing.
Devon Whitman HOOYAH 351!!! OVER EVERYTHING, LOYALTY!!!
I ship for basic in 7 days. I graduate in January. Can't wait!
Congratulations!
Over Christmas? Dummy! But hey, maybe they will give you more liberty that week? Oh you can't leave base, but you can read your mail over and over and go to church.
From Staff Sgt Roberts USMC (1996-2006) to future Seaman, good luck and stay strong and don't worry about what Jason Taylor says, I shipped for Boot Camp Christmas Eve of 96 and it bothered me NONE because I had a job to do to become a Marine
How was bootcamp? And Fleet?
Mesmerizing, don't read.
Finished my boot in 1955 in San Diego. Served one hitch. I would say that boot camp has changed since then.
While in, all us enlisted guys seemed to do the standard bitching about something. The old Navy saying , "if you ain't bitching, you ain't happy" applied. What was amusing was the CPO's putting the fresh Ensigns in their place as the fresh Ensigns thought they were gods over us enlisted heathens. Ever see a Chief without a coffee cup in hand? The Chiefs made the Navy run.
Proud to have served and as I look back on it those many years ago, no regrets.
They'd have to bury the Chief with his coffee cup lol
Didn't take a chief to make fool of a boot ensign.
holy shit I saw myself has it really been a month since then?
Saw myself too, it sure has XD
DeltaGaming think I saw a glimpse of myself, then again we all tend to look alike in those harrowing days...
nope division 346 one of them is me
@@siax15 been almost 6 years now
whats up
My Baby Joshua will be graduating soon. He made my dreams come true. Proud of YOU baby
That vid within the vid brings back hella memories LMAO! Graduated March 29, 2002. I do miss boot camp no lie. Div. 139 Ship 02. January 23, 2002 to April 4, 2002
My grandson, Mason graduates from boot camp in January, 2015. I am so proud of him and can't wait to see him in his uniform.
My brother David grads at the Navy
We all so proud of you on October the 31;2014
i graduated from great lakes in 1985 seems to have changed a lot in 36 years..not like it used to be
My mom just left for bootcamp 2 weeks ago😁 Can't wait till she graduates
+Shyanne Luna How old is your mom ? & Congratulations to her, I want to join soon.
I was in division 346. I still remember the phrase "be the good shipmate" from his speech until this day.
I was in Div. 938 in 1996 and was a member of the state flags. Nothing like the performance that we did. We were much more sharper and we really marched coming in and leaving. Boot top high.
When in 1996? I passed through 27DEC96 with 97-037.
August
From the end of June to August.
Ok! Yeah this has all changed. It appears none PIR to Anchors Aweigh and eyes right.
+Steven Anderson Yeah we took more pride in our performances. RTC doesn't even look the same. I bet NTC has changed also.
what are they doing at 18:34?
Ahhh thought so. So is it tear gas?
It is CS gas (also called o-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile). Immediate effects include
Crying
Sneezing
Coughing
Breathing difficulty
Temporary blindness
Excessive salivation (drooling)
Runny nose
Itching/pain in the eyes
Skin irritation
All of which you are briefed on. Depending on the branch, some branches make recruits do exercises for 20-30 minutes inside the chamber. The chamber is used to stimulate chemical gases used on the battlefield or in wartime situations.
This is pretty good! I graduated in July 1990 - back then, we did the Anchors Aweigh March at the end. A little disappointed that they don't do the march anymore, but this is still good.
I graduated Recruit Training at Great Lakes on July 8, 1983. Congrats!
Bill Richardson Thank you
Bill Richardson Thank you for your service.
I remember back in 92 while standing in formation during the ceremony. Wondering when will this end??? Do they still do “parents night” on the night before graduation?? Was so happy to see mom and dad then.
1) who are the ones holding the swords in the march? 38:28
2) how come some graduations have white uniforms and some have dark uniforms?
ZoomZip the ones carrying the swords are the Recruit Chief Petty Officers, they're the recruits in charge of the whole division. and The Blues are worn in the winter months and the White are work during the summer time
+ZoomZip - The dark blues are for winter and fall months, white is worn in the spring and summer.
Different boot camp from the one I attended in Orlando Florida back in 1983.
Love this video! I'm proud of all these seamen and proud of our country!!! Great video filming....:}
Thank you RTC Great Lakes. I Loved the Ceremony. May Our Navy always be Strong and the Ruler of the Oceans, Seas and Sky. God Bless Our Navy and God Bless the United States of America.
I gotta say whoever did this did a much better job than the video I got when I graduated in '10. I was in a 900 division which was why I was seen at all, but for those in the rifle divs, they got really edited out.
that aside, I forgot it took this long for the ceremony!
God bless you all.
Why did the band play Semper Fidelis (A Marine march)
I was here in boot camp in June 1982! I wish I would have stayed in. Try and think forward when you join. Retire from the military!
You joined the Navy when I was born
Been some changes since I went through Navy Boot camp in San Diego way back in 1958. two years after I went through Army Basic at Fort Ord Ca.
Damn good memories U.S Navy 8 year Veteran 2007-15 😎🇺🇸‼️
I passed through 27DEC96 at GLRTC. We PIR'ed to the Navy Band playing Anchors Aweigh in front of the reviewing officer. It looks like they don't do this anymore. What a shame if you ask me, but then again it seems the brass tacks just abolished ratings after 241 years of naval tradition. Hell crossing the equator involves squirting water in a sailors face and calling them a shellback. *sighs* No matter, I loved my Navy and despite its boneheads I still love her today.
A lot has changed in 20 years
Can't wait to see my baby brother graduate!!
11/21/14
It's really funny how these sailors still smile but when I see marine ceremonies happiness has died in their hearts all that's left is the warrior sprit
Really -_-
+red what is it sprit could be worst at least I didn't spell paper paypher
zombieboy671 iv seen plenty of marines smiling after graduation
You have a point I've only seen serious marines all the time
+zombieboy671 Military bearing
Well done sailors. Thanks for your service.
Feb 13 I ship to rtc. Excited for this new life
Graduated in May 1982,Co 072; Chiefs Greene and McIntyre. Welcome aboard n HooYaaaah!!!
I joined the us navy oct 1964 .retired January 1986 as a CM-1
I was looking for some recruits to fallout..I remember a few did when I was there...I think I was standing Fallout Watch in the back...its been a while 94
Sam Mariner what does fallout mean
I'm glad I went to NTC/RTC San Diego and not in Great Mistake. Company 022, Division IV. The REAL NAVY BOOT CAMP.
John Benton then tell me, Why did they close RTC San Diego?
Devon Whitman Budget. But that was the real NAVY BOOT CAMP located close to the Pacific Ocean.
Yeah ok bud.
John Benton lol 😂
Quit an unforgettable performance these young men and women!
"South Carolina" WOAOAIHSLDODOOOAOOAO
"New Hampshire" woah yeah
28:05 WHAT ARE THOOOOOOSE?!?!
My daughter graduates May 20th 2016
Our recruit was in today's (Oct 2015) graduation when will that be available for viewing. We missed it online due to bad internet connection and limited seats.
cant wait sing up in a year and get to boot camp
Me to I just need to lose 25 pounds
7 pounds down
I believe in you dude keep it up
Rob Nonya Hi Im Kujo I hope you two are keeping it up! I have 19 lbs to go, 61 lost! Takes fucking forever, but I'm getting really excited about being so close!
Kayla Collins don't worry, once you get in there's plenty of PT to do. It's not hard losing the weight in boot camp. Its only after when you get to the fleet cause there's not as much pressure =p
Congrats you all!
Company 532 NTC San Diego, California 10/1958 Graduation.
64 years Ago!!
Played baritone bugle in San Diego NTC Drum and Bugle Corps 1968. Played a parade at Hollywood and Vine, we were good sound wise and definitely "squared away". As we used to tell ourselves, we could get more girls than Frank Sinatra. But then it was off to Vietnam on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger. Then, in 1975 it was back to The University of Iowa to play euphonium in the Hawkeye Marching and University of Iowa Concert Band. I majored in Sociology, however. Now I play in The Hawkeye Alumni Marching and still think I could get more girls than Frank Sinatra.
i was in flag division graduated March 2006
this was the week after I graduated
Since when did enlisted ranks salute each other?
What was the song played at the beginning called?
Hooyah DIV 350!
Easily one of the best days of my life. I'm in the color gaurd
Who the hell came up with the idea of blousing your pants over the leggings that way? You guys looked much sharper back in the old days without the blousing. Anyway, thanks for the support. Navy guns hit what they shoot at. We appreciate that. Semper Fi. Sgt. Moore 5th Marines 2/1. Vietnam 69-71.
I don't know but i think they look cool! And I'm pretty sure they had it since World War 2 because the shore patrol blouses their pants. Anyway thank you for your service
Oh hey this graduation was a week after mine!
I love to see division 379
Where division 335?
It’s In Last Graduation
I like the old female uniforms. They just don't look right in bell bottoms and Dixie cups. Company 64-158 RTC San Diego.
What song do they sing before America the Beautiful?
My son was in division 379
How do they stay still without scratching,i can't even stay still for 3 min with out scratching
It's called Military Bearing and once you have it, a strong wind couldn't make you move
i was there in 2001 served 7 yrs
Not many flags, And what about color company
Looking for October 2003 Graduation....anyone?
Not the same Boot Camp I went to . Blue Jackets Choir OOORha!
Thats me! 38:26 AROC 349
no it isn't
That's a lot of boots..congratulations..
Holy shit it’s 2020!!! So fucking fast!!!
wow 6-65 long ago
hey john b, the mistake was joining the womens branch of the navy, real men become marines. ps my wife graduates rtc Great Lakes
keith bernash Maybe some people want to join the military without being 'meat-shields'/'cannon-fodder'/'grunts'
Maybe some people want to join the military and learn a trade or skill other than running around throwing grenades and shooting people.
Also, try winning a major war without ships and submarines.
keith bernash
1) I thank you and your wife for your service! :)
2) What's wrong with being a woman?
3) I disagree that "real men" join the marines, but alright.
4) Marines = Department of the Navy (check your paystub).
5) You can just reply to another person's comment without making a whole new one... :S
TruePrinceOfWales Tell her about the SEALs too. lol
keith bernash I remember beating the shit out of those 'tough' marines in San Dog, North Island enlisted club.
+keith bernash Hey dumb fuck what job are you going to get after shooting guns and shit? allot of people join the navy because once youre done you can use what you did in the navy towards your resume.
I can’t stand the pre-recorded shit. I wish they’d have someone saying that crap in real person.
P-days are over, she says, Thank God!
I can't wait to leave to bootcamp... :)
HA! He said Seamen! It sounds like Seman😂
What the hell. This is like Kindergarten compared to the Marines.
how so
I am going to Navy Meps later this afternoon but they look less precise and disiplined. Maybe its just how they look less threatening. Fan of all branches, just pointing that out.
+Chris Carter - Marine Corps basic training lasts much longer. Since the Marine units spend more time together they are sharper. It's not your imagination. Lol.
And I was a Navy man. Graduated from this very drill hall, as a member of the State Flags unit (Carried Delaware). Company 903. Chief Money was our CC. You will never forget your Company Commander.
+Doc Holliday this not the original drill hall as it was rebuilt from the ground up.
shut up boot