For those who are interested in these things, Mr. Long's decorations are, from the top and left to right, Presidential Unit Citation (twice), American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 bronze service stars, World War II Victory medal.
Cannot change the past, but i am so glad we learned from it, and still learning from it. But the most amazing thing here is, he still served, he still was an amazing devildog, he didnt whine and bitch and protest, he went on to being an outstanding Marine, and in Civilian life seems to have done well too.
I served in the Army in Iraq and Afghanistan. I had a tough job, but this guy has nothing on me and I'm happy to see him get that uniform that he absolutely deserves.
+Leon Smith Jr. Sadam killed 100's of thousands of Kurds when was bombing them with mustard gas northern Iraq. That is genocide. He just killed anyone just to kill them. didn't matter to him. ISIS is a creation of the U.S. Military being pulled out by Obama's orders. ISIS is scared of us.We go in, they go away.
uuuuuh....way to go bubba.....the ole congratulate and piss on him maneuver .....do u REALLY THINK that ur little middle east "visits" compare to WW2 ??????? wow...how SELFISH and Self-centered....u really don't have a clue. "this guy has nothing on me" SHEESH....HOW can u brag about serving in the army with a JACKED UP attitude like that???...ZERO esprit de corps.... YOU ARE....one of the reasons why this country is and will ALWAYS be at odds with itself......and aaall because of ur evil contribution.....POT STIRRER....the guy ONLY got a uniform...and ur even complaining competing with that.....what a FOUL thing u are. he was waaay before ur time....u don't even know each other...him getting a uniform had and has NOTHING to do with u....and u STILL chose to "ONE UP" him....an old man.....wow...UN believable. toot ur own horn and step on others at the same time.....just foul.
HawkeyeNation19 hey respect him you piece of shit if you did serve or if you did serve in combat I should say you wouldn't go in combat a blouse and a flak jacket, he did and probably was getting ridiculed and threatened by his white counterparts and still got the job done people like that are what makes the military great now, cuz everyone gets treated like shit and only people that could do the job gets the job (atleast in the Marine corps) he earned it so next time you decided to talk shit about a World War II vet he seen and done way more shit than you ever could imagine so stop sucking your own dick and pull your head out your ass
I served in Us Army 2000-2009 Thank you far your service Earned my DD-214 I've had family members and all the different branches of services had an uncle that was a marine I had my great-great-grandfather was in the Navy I have a nephew in the Navy I can't believe they did that to somebody that has served thank you for serving your country you deserve it to wear that uniform proudly you definitely earned it
Semper Fi Marine. I’m sorry for the way you and all the other black Marines were treated for doing the same job, risking your life like all the other Marines. Thank you for what you did to keep us free. So happy to see you in your blues. Long overdue.
I first learned about the the MONFORT POINT MARINES on NCIS and have seen more about them since! A VERY HONORABLE history! They changed the ideas of many people and showed their patriotism in an outstanding manner. They fought wars on 2 fronts, overseas and at home, and have been successful on both fronts! Thank you!
What a difference between people. Here is an old guy that is stuck in the past, happy to get his uniform 70 years late. When I got out the Air Force, I gave my uniform away. Some of it went to a friend who was still serving, so he could use it. But the rest, dress blues and dress cap, went to a military museum. My time in the Air Force was over, and I didn't want to keep stuff like that to try to cling to my youth. Life moves on and I didn't want to be worshiping an old uniform. Now, I have memories of my time in service, but nothing physical. I see too many people not able to give up that part of their life, and never able to move on.
Glad to see he finally got his dress blues! I wish I could rightfully call him my "brother" (I was in the Navy, not the Marines), but I'm proud to call him a fellow veteran. Thank you for your service, man. You and your fellow vets literally helped save the world!
PCBacklash you are his brother's in arms. Doesn't matter which branch of service you served in or Era. You a veteran, we al the same brother's & sister's in arms. Theres only 1 color, red the blood, we shed for 🇺🇸.
Marines were not issued Dress Blues during WW2. They were actually banned from wear until 1947 due to fabric shortages during the War. There were some special exceptions but even those were rare. They mostly involved uniforms that were pre WW2 owned. Marines have not always been issued Dress Blues either.
Dave Smith Dress blues are never issued to a graduating recruit he earn them or buy them if you buy them you aren't aloud to wear them on base sincerely Master Gunnery Sergeant Thomas PMI School of infantry East Camp Geiger North Carolina MCRD Parris Island 1979 (2017).
I would just like to point out the fact that the USMC Dress Blues were not really issued during WW2. To anyone. Few Marines got them, and almost no Marine that was in combat got them because what use would it be to issue a uniform that the person would probably never wear.
Terrible crime ? I was in the Marines 82 to 86, no issued dress blues for me. My father a WW2 Marine grunt wasn't issued dress blues. Where is the terrible crime ? He wasn't eligible for a free set of dress blues because he wasn't a corporal or above. He could of bought them if he wanted like everyone else, where is this terrible crime ?
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@@cplduce they hate facts. he will stick with his agenda. god forbid he serves himself and learns first hand.
A Marine is not issued Dress Blues. Unless you are awarded them in boot camp. Only Dress Greens. A Marine must purchase them separately. The rank structure was different in 1959 they changed the rank structure E1 private no stripes E2 private first class one stripe up E3 Lance corporal one stripe up cross rifles in the middle corporal two stripes up cross rifles in the center. Prior to 1959 private first class one stripe Corporal Corporal E2 two stripes so this Marine is a PFC private first class on strike The rank of corporal you would get your blood stripe that's a run straight down the dress blue trousers Semper fidelis to all Marines
I'm glad this gentleman after all them years he finally received his dress blues and not because they were sorry for him but because he earned those dress blues, and you may have to took him to 91 years old but this guy is United States Marine and he fought for his and our country and also made ETSU one of the toughest branches of our military boot camps during segregation and being part of one's first All Blacks Marine Corps regiments. My hat's off to you sir oh, thank you for serving and protecting our country but yes sir I am very happy for you sir yeah you were able to receive your dress blues like you should have sir the day that you graduated and from that day forth and forever will be known as the United States Marines. Thank you again sir for your service and the patience it took to receive your dress blues, this person believes you should have received them a lot sooner then the date you did but I would rather say better late than never but no matter what once a marine always a Marine dress blues or not
You look very handsome in your dress blues sir. My father was a marine for over 15yrs and i appreciate and honor all service men for serving our country so we can be free today. So with that being said Thank you so much for serving our country God Bless you Sir. I apologize that segregation did not allow you to be honored as the full Marine you were and still are. Oorah!!!
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read what Veterans are saying here. sorry, no racism here.
Semper Fi sir. You earned the title just like every other Marine and you deserve to have and wear your Marine Corps dress blues! I remember wearing my dress blues for the first time. It's is an awesome thing to wear them. Thank you for your service and God bless fellow Devil Dog.
Segregation was never right whether as a civilian or the military, The Montford Point Marines were among some of the bravest most courageous to ever wear the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. They faced a determined enemy that meant to all but completely destroy them and yet they fought through not only the horrible injustice known as segregation but through to victory! Their courage, bravery, valor and valiant fighting spirit continues to inspire many of us even today! Semper Fi Marines and thanks so much for your service to our great nation!
They were just mad you wore it better. looking sharp sir and thank you for all the sacrifices you and your brothers in arms made when our country needed you most and even more so being a black man you were giving far less resources but managed to do the same job the unsung heros of ww2 you had to endure all the grim and gore without the glory but the war would have been lost all of your work wear that uniform proudly because you earned it
It’s been far too long, this great American should have had his dress blues during his service. I’m encouraged to see that we’re still righting our wrongs from days gone by. We in America learn from our past mistakes, and correct them for our future. God bless this soldier.
This guy is in a hell of a shape. I would've honestly thought he was 60, not 91.
Caesar Exactly, Thought he looked 40-50.
just the white hair gave it away otherwise i would have thought he just had a beard coming in
He’s 91 h my lord it’s true that blacks don’t crack
NVA Rifleman 40-50 is pushing it lol chill
That’s marines for ya
This Marine should have been allowed to wear those 70 years ago.
On that note my late paternal grandfather should have gotten his Bronze Star during Korea not 1985 when the Air Force finally got it to him
Yeah but he wasn't.
@@JohnCoffins Caught that from the story, did you?
@@oscarwildeghost do you think your comment is going to change the way the world worked 70 years ago?
Do you think your comment adds anything to this story?
He deserved that uniform 70 years ago. He should not have had to wait for it.
For those who are interested in these things, Mr. Long's decorations are, from the top and left to right, Presidential Unit Citation (twice), American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 bronze service stars, World War II Victory medal.
Yeah that's some bull shit, don't matter what color you are they deserve the respect.
It was the 1940's and not being white back then sucked.
Cannot change the past, but i am so glad we learned from it, and still learning from it. But the most amazing thing here is, he still served, he still was an amazing devildog, he didnt whine and bitch and protest, he went on to being an outstanding Marine, and in Civilian life seems to have done well too.
Ginger VS Ginger .. yeah no shit. But that doesn’t justify it any more.
He looks damn sharp in that beautiful uniform.
Arthur Morgan lmao y changed your name to Arthur morgan🤦🏽♂️😂 clout chaser
Arthur Morgan have some goddamn faith boy
Yep, it's about damn time .... Semper Fi, Marine! Your service and sacrifice is much appreciated by this Flyboy!
thank you for your service Patrick...
Thank you for your service sir!
Peace and blessings to you Sir. Thank you...one Marine to another.
Thank you for your service Marine... Semper Fi
Semper fi, Marine
black, white or blue, that's an American badass.
"Damn, I look good!" Yes Sir, God bless you !!!
MARINE CORPS GET SOME!!
Semfi FI.
Hoooyah!!!!
Make no mistake, that man still looks razor sharp!!
He's a sharp dressed individual. Thanks for your service from Australia.
I served in the Army in Iraq and Afghanistan. I had a tough job, but this guy has nothing on me and I'm happy to see him get that uniform that he absolutely deserves.
HawkeyeNation19 , I served in Northern Ireland and put our combined thanks for your service.
+Leon Smith Jr. Sadam killed 100's of thousands of Kurds when was bombing them with mustard gas northern Iraq. That is genocide. He just killed anyone just to kill them. didn't matter to him. ISIS is a creation of the U.S. Military being pulled out by Obama's orders. ISIS is scared of us.We go in, they go away.
HawkeyeNation19 Marines have it a lot easier today than the folk during WW2. Back then it was up close and personal 1 to 1 with the enemy.
uuuuuh....way to go bubba.....the ole congratulate and piss on him maneuver .....do u REALLY THINK that ur little middle east "visits" compare to WW2 ??????? wow...how SELFISH and Self-centered....u really don't have a clue. "this guy has nothing on me" SHEESH....HOW can u brag about serving in the army with a JACKED UP attitude like that???...ZERO esprit de corps.... YOU ARE....one of the reasons why this country is and will ALWAYS be at odds with itself......and aaall because of ur evil contribution.....POT STIRRER....the guy ONLY got a uniform...and ur even complaining competing with that.....what a FOUL thing u are. he was waaay before ur time....u don't even know each other...him getting a uniform had and has NOTHING to do with u....and u STILL chose to "ONE UP" him....an old man.....wow...UN believable. toot ur own horn and step on others at the same time.....just foul.
HawkeyeNation19 hey respect him you piece of shit if you did serve or if you did serve in combat I should say you wouldn't go in combat a blouse and a flak jacket, he did and probably was getting ridiculed and threatened by his white counterparts and still got the job done people like that are what makes the military great now, cuz everyone gets treated like shit and only people that could do the job gets the job (atleast in the Marine corps) he earned it so next time you decided to talk shit about a World War II vet he seen and done way more shit than you ever could imagine so stop sucking your own dick and pull your head out your ass
Thank you for your service
Thanks to you for this life I live 🇺🇸
What a great American hero. Thank you sir
Semper fi, Marine. From a Female Leather neck vetanam Marine. I tip my hat to you sir.🇺🇸
wow he looks good for 91 !
"Damn i look good" amen great video. Thankyou sir
God Bless you sir... Thank you for your service....
You are a Real American, Thank You Much, Thanks for Your Service
Thank you sir for your service. A true warrior went to fight for a country that treated him a second class citizen.
He earned every bit of this. Semper Fi Vincent. Thank you
To be part of that history... as the 1st Black unit of USMC, because in reality it was a segregated🤔🤔🤔
Enhorabuena . Gracias por sus servicios
I served in Us Army
2000-2009
Thank you far your service
Earned my DD-214
I've had family members and all the different branches of services had an uncle that was a marine I had my great-great-grandfather was in the Navy I have a nephew in the Navy I can't believe they did that to somebody that has served thank you for serving your country you deserve it to wear that uniform proudly you definitely earned it
WE ALL -From TH-cam and Beyond. Thank you for your service Mr Vincent Long.
"Damn, I look good.”
He earned it. Bless his heart. All our marines deserve this.
Bless you sir thanks for service from across the pond
To have fought and survived WWII, I'm really happy that he finally received the uniform that he earned.
🇺🇸Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
A gentleman looks so handsome in military dress blues. Semper Fi!
Thank you for your service sir
Semper Fi Marine !!! well done ! thank you for your service to our country !
Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
Semper Fi Brother.
To my way of thinking this man served his country and his flag .we know he will look number 1 with pride good on you brothers
Semperfi Brother...be blessed... thanks for your service
Give that man whatever he wants, he's paid for all of it already. Thank you sir for your duty and courage on both fronts
Thank you Marine for your service and sacrifice... Semper Fi...
Semper Fi Marine. I’m sorry for the way you and all the other black Marines were treated for doing the same job, risking your life like all the other Marines. Thank you for what you did to keep us free. So happy to see you in your blues. Long overdue.
Good onya Vincent Long. Bout fucking time. From a young grateful Aussie. Lest We Forget.
Thank you for your service sir, oorah
I first learned about the the MONFORT POINT MARINES on NCIS and have seen more about them since! A VERY HONORABLE history! They changed the ideas of many people and showed their patriotism in an outstanding manner. They fought wars on 2 fronts, overseas and at home, and have been successful on both fronts! Thank you!
What a difference between people. Here is an old guy that is stuck in the past, happy to get his uniform 70 years late.
When I got out the Air Force, I gave my uniform away. Some of it went to a friend who was still serving, so he could use it. But the rest, dress blues and dress cap, went to a military museum.
My time in the Air Force was over, and I didn't want to keep stuff like that to try to cling to my youth. Life moves on and I didn't want to be worshiping an old uniform.
Now, I have memories of my time in service, but nothing physical. I see too many people not able to give up that part of their life, and never able to move on.
Glad to see he finally got his dress blues! I wish I could rightfully call him my "brother" (I was in the Navy, not the Marines), but I'm proud to call him a fellow veteran.
Thank you for your service, man. You and your fellow vets literally helped save the world!
PCBacklash you are his brother's in arms. Doesn't matter which branch of service you served in or Era. You a veteran, we al the same brother's & sister's in arms. Theres only 1 color, red the blood, we shed for 🇺🇸.
Marines were not issued Dress Blues during WW2. They were actually banned from wear until 1947 due to fabric shortages during the War. There were some special exceptions but even those were rare. They mostly involved uniforms that were pre WW2 owned. Marines have not always been issued Dress Blues either.
Dave Smith Dress blues are never issued to a graduating recruit he earn them or buy them if you buy them you aren't aloud to wear them on base sincerely Master Gunnery Sergeant Thomas PMI School of infantry East Camp Geiger North Carolina MCRD Parris Island 1979 (2017).
Only the marines Look that good,at 91? Just a few good men *Semper Fidelis*
Thanks sir not only for protecting your country but thanks for assist us Brits as well! Semper fi!
About time, now get him his bloodstripes! Semper Fi
On behalf of ALL Australians Bravo Zulu Marine. By the Front Salute---Up---Two---Three---Cut.Stand At Ease-Stand Easy.
I would just like to point out the fact that the USMC Dress Blues were not really issued during WW2. To anyone. Few Marines got them, and almost no Marine that was in combat got them because what use would it be to issue a uniform that the person would probably never wear.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR
Love the WW2 stories.
Long overdue for this Marine, semper fi , and thank you for your service sir. You look great in your dress blues, have a great day and stay healthy.
Thank you for your service sir 👏👏👏
Fought for the Country and had to wait to wear WHY he fought for the country. Salute Sir and to all that made it possible!
91 going on 70
Thank you for your services sir and Semper Fi
A Veteran of the last War in american history.
Congradulations Sir.
What a wonderful story, and what a terrible crime.... but, a nice ending!
Terrible crime ? I was in the Marines 82 to 86, no issued dress blues for me. My father a WW2 Marine grunt wasn't issued dress blues. Where is the terrible crime ? He wasn't eligible for a free set of dress blues because he wasn't a corporal or above. He could of bought them if he wanted like everyone else, where is this terrible crime ?
@@cplduce they hate facts. he will stick with his agenda. god forbid he serves himself and learns first hand.
Well earned, congratulations!
Bless this man for his service to this country.
Many thanks to you and ALL THE MONFORD POINT MARINES! You set a great example for so many!
A Marine is not issued Dress Blues.
Unless you are awarded them in boot camp. Only Dress Greens.
A Marine must purchase them separately.
The rank structure was different in 1959 they changed the rank structure E1 private no stripes E2 private first class one stripe up E3 Lance corporal one stripe up cross rifles in the middle corporal two stripes up cross rifles in the center.
Prior to 1959 private first class one stripe Corporal Corporal E2 two stripes so this Marine is a PFC private first class on strike
The rank of corporal you would get your blood stripe that's a run straight down the dress blue trousers
Semper fidelis to all Marines
Thank you very much sir
Outstanding DevilDog!!!!!!!!!!
You earned the uniform.semper Fi.⚓
Thank You for serving and about time for the dress blues.
This is late but SEMPER FI marine Thank you for your service
He is an American Hero! May God Bless Him and His Family!!!!!
If I'd have known I would have loved to buy him he's dress blues.
Semper Fi Marine it would be an Honor to meet you.
Semper Fidelis, Vincent Long!
I'm glad this gentleman after all them years he finally received his dress blues and not because they were sorry for him but because he earned those dress blues, and you may have to took him to 91 years old but this guy is United States Marine and he fought for his and our country and also made ETSU one of the toughest branches of our military boot camps during segregation and being part of one's first All Blacks Marine Corps regiments. My hat's off to you sir oh, thank you for serving and protecting our country but yes sir I am very happy for you sir yeah you were able to receive your dress blues like you should have sir the day that you graduated and from that day forth and forever will be known as the United States Marines. Thank you again sir for your service and the patience it took to receive your dress blues, this person believes you should have received them a lot sooner then the date you did but I would rather say better late than never but no matter what once a marine always a Marine dress blues or not
Glad to see and hear it .
You look very handsome in your dress blues sir. My father was a marine for over 15yrs and i appreciate and honor all service men for serving our country so we can be free today. So with that being said Thank you so much for serving our country God Bless you Sir. I apologize that segregation did not allow you to be honored as the full Marine you were and still are. Oorah!!!
read what Veterans are saying here. sorry, no racism here.
Thank you for what you did for this nation
The Montford Point Marines trained in North Carolina. Glad you finally got your Blues Marine.
Semper Fi
Semper Fi Marine . He looks sharp . I hope he’s still with us .
Semper Fi Marine !
Ooooorrrraaahhhh marine. Semper Fi my brother
This is awesome
Tank you Sir for your service, and really that “blue” uniform make you look good.
Oorah! Thank you sir! Bless the Marines!
I live 5 mins from Montfort Point aka Camp Johnson now.
Lots of history.
Semper fi!
Semper Fi sir. You earned the title just like every other Marine and you deserve to have and wear your Marine Corps dress blues! I remember wearing my dress blues for the first time. It's is an awesome thing to wear them. Thank you for your service and God bless fellow Devil Dog.
This would make a great book!!
Segregation was never right whether as a civilian or the military, The Montford Point Marines were among some of the bravest most courageous to ever wear the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. They faced a determined enemy that meant to all but completely destroy them and yet they fought through not only the horrible injustice known as segregation but through to victory! Their courage, bravery, valor and valiant fighting spirit continues to inspire many of us even today! Semper Fi Marines and thanks so much for your service to our great nation!
They were one of the first black battalion to serve in combat despite segregation
My uncle served in marines in vietnam
They were just mad you wore it better. looking sharp sir and thank you for all the sacrifices you and your brothers in arms made when our country needed you most and even more so being a black man you were giving far less resources but managed to do the same job the unsung heros of ww2 you had to endure all the grim and gore without the glory but the war would have been lost all of your work wear that uniform proudly because you earned it
It’s been far too long, this great American should have had his dress blues during his service. I’m encouraged to see that we’re still righting our wrongs from days gone by. We in America learn from our past mistakes, and correct them for our future. God bless this soldier.
Awesome!
Semper fi bro
Semper Fidelis Marine.
Thank you for your service sir and I apologize for the ignorance you had to excuse silently while serving admirably.
Damn right brother semperfi
God Bless Him, Semper-Fi.
We are not black or white, or any color skin.....we are green. Semper fi, forever! Go marines!