The reason I can sit comfortably in my home eating bison and rice with my dogs at my feet while watching this on my IPad is because of those Men right there.
I served in the Marines as an infantry officer for 21 years with 3 years in combat a long time ago (hint: I was a Marine platoon commander in Vietnam in 1968). The greatest honor in my life was to lead US Marines, especially in combat. I'm 73 now, but I'd do it all again if I could. Every service is great and we always work as a team. But there is something about Marines that make them special--at least to me. In Vietnam, there was never any doubt in my mind that my Marines would prevail in offense or defense. My Marines knew that I led from the front and by example. I never asked them to do something that I hadn't done myself or that they knew I would do. I couldn't be on every squad patrol but I did accompany them to evaluate how proficient they were. New Marines were not able to call in artillery or air strikes so I taught the squad leaders how to do it and then trained the fire team leaders. I gave them laminated templates for calling in both so all they had to do was fill in the blanks about their position, the target, etc. I cross trained my Marines on every weapon that might be available in our platoon in case the mortar or machine gun crew were casualties. A small group of retired Marines still get together on the Marine Corps' Birthday (Nov 10) at a local restaurant. We remember old times, tell old war stories, we have dinner, we then read the Commandant's Message and cut the Marine Corps decorated cake. The first piece is given to the youngest Marine present and the second to the oldest. Then we make a toast to the Corps and enjoy a port wine with the cake. Wives and girlfriends wear Marine Corps broaches that are sterling silver and 24 K gold (not required but a tradition). Still a proud Marine and envious of the Marines today with all the great equipment and training they now have. In Vietnam, we were little better equipped than those in WW II. Semper Fi to all current and former Marines.
BMF Thank you very much for your service!!!! My son is currently a Marine in 25... I had the wonderful experience of seeing him finish MCRD, ITB and go off to his first deployment last year..... im beyond proud of the accomplishments and service the Marines have instilled in my son.... AMAZING!!!
I earned the title on that same parade deck on November 1994. As a 50 year old I will say this. You may forget your birthday; but you will never forget this day. Semper Fi Leathernecks and Godspeed!
@@roidnerd2501 Sorry dude but the Army don't put all there effort into looking pretty. They do the actual fighting and let the Marines get the glory. Airborne Rangers lead the way. Don't get your panties in a bunch though, all the different services bad mouth each other but when the shit hits the fan we've got each others back.
@@jroregon3839 Looking pretty if you cant even do basic things marching is not hard, Its why american army training is so short yeah you got each others back oright when you are shooting your own guys haha, I mean come on dude american army dog shit. Im sorry my guy but facts are facts even British army has most intense training and thats just the fitness side of things so come again. Just by length of basic training the Brits are better trained, If you train for say 3 months which is pretty much the american way you are not very well equip to take anything on which is why you can even keep track of where your forces are and shoot each other. Ive seen plenty of US marines who have had to see the para training and they cant believe how insane it is, Im sorry but you cant argue with facts.
At the beginning of this video these recruits looked sloppy. Are they 3rd phase? Small platoons too. Maybe only the recruits with family are shown? I don’t remember this in 1988 when I graduated.
@@adrianvalencia6500 Yes He graduated😊. That ceremony at graduation was awesome. We got lucky,, because of Covid, all of the graduations after his, were canceled. We literally just made it before the rest were canceled....He's been at camp Pendleton for over 2 months now, waiting for them to lift the military travel ban, so he can go to school. He actually just received his papers and he's leaving Pendleton Wednesday🙏
My Dad Fernando Lopez Set the example ,I and my brother's Raymond and Johnny are former Marines, The Marine corps Is in us forever Semper Fi From retired GYSGT Fernando Lopez Jr yself, and my brothers Raymond
This brought back some old memories, welcome to the brotherhood marine keep the honor and traditions going, Semper Fi, and may god keep you and your fellow marines safe.
To bad american army is crap, I mean just look at them marching if they put such little effort into that then it shows how little effort they put into everything else.
Thanks for posting this! I was assigned to Fox Company as a Drill Instructor in 1977 and spent 3 & 1/2 years at MCRD (with a 15-month extension) Your video brought back so many memories! Somethings have changed over the years (an example is when I first arrived in '77 the graduation ceremony was held inside of the theater after which the platoons would form in front of the theater to be dismissed. While I was there the ceremony was moved outside and held during a parade as in your video). We had a Chief Drill Instructor instead of a company 1st Sergeant. Thanks and Semper Fi to your Marine and his family. The buildings, the parade deck, the ever-present sounds of jets, all remain. Oorah!
This was awesome! Ran in to this by accident. Glad I did. Best of luck Marine!! I got out in 2005. You will never forget all the moments and you will probably experience all the emotions in one way or another. You will create bonds you never imagined and will not forget. Make the most. Have you fun. Laugh and smile BUT think of your future. Get all the schooling you can. This is the greatest country on earth where you can make your dreams come true. The Marine Corps is one of thee greatest foundation.
Kevin Depew My big brother was a Marine, and I agree there is something special about a Marine. He fought in Viet Nam, and carried the radio for dis platoon. I was so proud of him and miss him. I lost him in 2003, he was never the same when he came back, but he would never have wanted to change his service. He truly loved the Marines. Thank you for your service.
Wasnt expecting to see my graduation ceremony pop up as a recommended video on here paltoon 2122 changed my life while i was there Ssgt Fox changed all our lives back then. And Reed had the biggest heart in mct. Sorry watching this sorta makes miss bootcamp and mct.
I served 20 years. I was a DI/SDI in Fox Co, 2RTBn from 98-99. Fox was the "Speed and Intensity" Company. Glad to see the Corps still turns out the very best Marines possible!
@@CBrown9758 SDI is the Senior Drill Instructor who is overall responsible for every recruit they are training and for every Drill Instructor (DI) working for them.
@Banhmiso1 When ? I was there in 72. We got 4 canteen fills per day. (two canteens) We were being taught to conserve. We had water purification classes using those old Iodine /Quinine tabs.
That was one of the nicest videos I've seen on TH-cam of the graduation ceremony and family day. My marine was also 2nd battalion fox company in 2018. We don't have a proper video of our sons graduation. So I watch this and just imagine being there that day. Congratulations for your son . And ooo rah!
Lexi, you not only created a family heirloom but a video for all Marines past, present, and future to enjoy and reminisce. I hope your Marine is happy, safe from harm, and enjoying life to the fullest. ¡Qué Dios lo bendiga a used y a su familia!
Thank you for this awesome compilation. So honored to be connected to the Marines family and can’t wait to attend our son’s graduation from Delta Company in August 2022. Respect. 🇺🇸💕🙏
I want to add one more comment, That young Recruit standing at Parade Rest fiddling with his cover and putting his hands in his pockets, We would have been Ran to the Pit and PT'd till we almost died. It has changed.
@@kevindepew5705 Because I watched the DI walk by and look straight at the recruit and do nothing. That is what makes me think that. 3 or 4 decades do make a difference.
When I graduated from Officer Candidate School (OCS) in 1967 (which is very similar to boot camp) my mother and father were in the stands during the ceremony. My father was a B-17 pilot in WW II and was shot down. He spent two years as a POW. During the Cold War, he flew B-47 and B-52 bombers on airborne alert carrying nuclear weapons. He was my role model and hero. My parents were the best parents a kid could ever hope for. During that graduation, it was the only time that ever saw my father become emotional (and my mother too). They were horrified that I joined the Marine Corps because they knew I would eventually end up in Vietnam, which I did as an infantry platoon commander. They were especially horrified because my brother was and had been in Vietnam for three consecutive years. Never the less, my father's tears were not for what the future might bring but that had completed one of the toughest training courses in the Marine Corps and graduated. There is more. While I was a platoon commander in Vietnam, my brother was a company commander of Marines only five miles from my position. His company was attacked and he was severely wounded and spent a year in a hospital. I didn't find out about it for 4 weeks later. But toward the end of my tour, the Marine Corps gave me a few days off and so I caught a medivac flight from Vietnam to the Philippines to visit my parents. You see, before I was sent to Vietnam, my father was assigned as the commander of Clark Air Force Base on the Philippines. I landed in Manila and took a bus to Clark AFB. I checked with the gate guard with my military ID and walked to the headquarters for Clark. There, I encountered my father's secretary and she asked who I was and what I wanted. I told her that I was 2nd Lt XXX and that I had just arrived from 11 months in Vietnam as a Marine platoon commander and I was here to see my father. I still remember the complete look of disbelief in her face. She buzzed my father and said, "There is someone here to see you." My father asked who. She said, "I think he is someone you will want to see." When I walked into his office, the expression on his face was priceless. We had two days with my mother and father before I had to return to Vietnam. That was the last time I ever saw him. He died a few months later in his sleep of a heart attack while on active duty. We (my brother and I) were there at Arlington Cemetery for his ceremony with a 21 gun salute and taps. As a B-17 pilot in WW II, he was shot down on his third mission. On that mission, flak killed some of the crew. I remember my father saying that a flak hit near the aircraft decapitated the navigator and communications with the crew in the back was lost. He was able to release his bombs on target but during the flight back to England, a German fighter pilot shot him down. Five of the crew were killed and five survived. During my year in Vietnam, my platoon was engaged in a number of firefights, ambushes, snipers, etc. But the mines were the worst. But here is my point. Regardless of everything I experienced in Vietnam, I cannot imagine what it was like flying over Germany with flak and fighters when losses were up to 40 to 50 percent. More crews in the 8th Air Force were killed over Germany than all of the Marines killed in the Pacific. Let that sink in. And my father was teared up over my graduation from Marine OCS? I only hope that I made my parents proud of me. Nothing else matters.
My Dad was at Pearl Harbor when it was bombed I can't imagine what he went through, so I join the Marine's and severed for 8 years 84/ 92 , 3rd Battalion 11th Marines artillery
Just graduated on the 2nd my buddy was in fox but u never got to see him around. If you somehow see this Bacon you still own me $10 boy. Evil Echo Empire
I don't know any of these fine young people but I feel proud of each and every one of them and I know our great country is well protected. Congratulations Marines and thank you!
I was 69 and don't ever remember shorts and tennis shoes, we wore utility trousers and boots. Was a catkiller AO only flew with Army pilot, the friend I came in on the buddy plan was KIA on Ambush patrol. Semper Fi Squeaky.
holy crap, those are small platoons. i swear my platoon was at least double that size. we also graduated on the parade deck in the parking lot and not by the theater
I graduated from MCRD on November 9, 1988. No one from my family came to see me. Fortunately, I had a new Marine Corps family that I have had for over 30 years since then. Semper Fi.
When I graduated in 1995 that was the only part that really brought me goosebumps. Not sure what the actualt tune is, but it was something that signaled "this is the end of training, time to go be a Marine". It was sad because I knew that time in my life was over, even though it was a time of suffering. Though it was also happy because I knew THEN, I was a US MARINE and my time in bootcamp was over. Mixed emotions to say the least. lol
I was in platoon 234 at MCRD SanDiego in 1962 and received a letter from my parents addressed to me at Marine Corps “Reserve” Depot! That was an expensive misprint on my mother’s part....ouch! Changed some since the quanset huts of my era...
34:30 yes mom he is always on your side!!! Just unlike nation wide insurance always on your side, until you need them!!!! Marines don’t forget you!!!!!!!!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻
Randomly came across this video and as it turns out that was my graduation haha! Almost 1 year ago, best damn 3 months of my life June 28th, 2019 - Plt 2126 FOX CO 2nd RTBN
Hmmm, things have changed. We didn't have "recruit companies". We had Platoons and 3 Battalions. In June of '79, I was in Platoon 3054. My barracks was built upon the cleared away Quonset huts my father bunked in, when he was in bootcamp in the early '50s. We compared graduation pictures of MRCD.
Graduate class of 1970, Marine 32:01 Recruit Depot Parris Island...don't remember us getting leave prior to reporting to Camp Lejeune for IRT...congratulations, Semper Fidelis forever.
I'd like to get your opinion on something. Boot camp graduation is now held with the new Marines wearing dress blues, or at least a facsimile thereof. What's your opinion of that. I graduated in 1964 from Parris Island and never needed to wear dress blues in my 4 year enlistment. It seems a waste of taxpayers money to put graduating Marines in a uniform that the majority will never wear again. Or, maybe things have changed a lot since I was in the Corps. Semper Fi.
Hell yeah!!! You DID IT LITTLE DUDE!! YOU'RE A REAL E.G.A CERTIFIED UNITED STATES MARINE. I'M PROUD OF YOU. YOU GO DUDE GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. SEMPER FIDELIS. OOH RAH. 🇺🇸🦅
MARINES are not soldiers Soldiers are members of The United States ARMY. Marines have the distinction of Earning The Title reserved only within the dept of the U.S. Navy Placed on All Ships in 3 areas (The Brig ...The Captain's Quarters & Payroll Disbursing )
I recognize MCRD San Diego from my time there. I understand 3rd Battalion are some of the hardest Marines in Corps. They're the recruits who wore the blue PT T-shirts. I'm just saying. Ooh-rah!
I served as. U.S. Marine from Nov 1989- Dec 2000 I have never seen So many Marine DI’s that look unsat in Uniform than I do today. That use to be an place on weight control and a adverse ( fit-rep ) fitness report, which never happened because the self pride would not allow you to become unsat. Every Di looked looked like a android Machine that wasn’t a real person. Now I just don’t know what happened from then to now. How can you train and make marines when you don’t look like one. That is what separates us the few and the proud. These zero to three hair cut’ were a no, no it was a high and tight jar head hair cut period. These fades were Army, Navy and Air Force hair cut only. Back then and prior no one wanted to ware that hair cut not even the Marines. Now everybody wants to ware that hair cut but the Marines. It’ s like the Marines now days want to be in other branches but called a Marine but called a marine. But on the other hand these other branches want to look and act like a marine but don’t put in that hard work to become one. You even have police officers acting and dressing like Marines but never served a day in any branch. I’m just at a lost for words with the drop off in quality of the corp. but we are still kicking “A” and taking names. But we have to get back to the old Corp of the 1940’s and 50’s or older. Congress needs to keep hands off of the presidents own and quit allowing outside voices that never served along with other branches who want to replace the corp with their branches get the platform to speak to how they think the corp should be. The Corp is the backbone of the navy seals and every other special force of this country. The Marine Corp is the only branch that operates as a Special Force unit as a hole with basic 13 weeks trained Marines. That is why it is 13 weeks long. Simper Fi. Once a Marine always a Marine………… back to the basics.
We ran our 5 mile motivation run wearing boots & utes (combat boots & utility uniform trousers) & pt sweatshirts in late Oct 1985... no parents there for us tho... Plt 2084 F Co MCRD PISC... grad 01 Nov 1985... Semper Fi!
The reason I can sit comfortably in my home eating bison and rice with my dogs at my feet while watching this on my IPad is because of those Men right there.
GallowsPole805 also the reason many innocent people have been killed
Eeeehhhhhh
Yeah..good for you...what a shame...!
I served in the Marines as an infantry officer for 21 years with 3 years in combat a long time ago (hint: I was a Marine platoon commander in Vietnam in 1968). The greatest honor in my life was to lead US Marines, especially in combat. I'm 73 now, but I'd do it all again if I could.
Every service is great and we always work as a team. But there is something about Marines that make them special--at least to me. In Vietnam, there was never any doubt in my mind that my Marines would prevail in offense or defense. My Marines knew that I led from the front and by example. I never asked them to do something that I hadn't done myself or that they knew I would do. I couldn't be on every squad patrol but I did accompany them to evaluate how proficient they were. New Marines were not able to call in artillery or air strikes so I taught the squad leaders how to do it and then trained the fire team leaders. I gave them laminated templates for calling in both so all they had to do was fill in the blanks about their position, the target, etc. I cross trained my Marines on every weapon that might be available in our platoon in case the mortar or machine gun crew were casualties.
A small group of retired Marines still get together on the Marine Corps' Birthday (Nov 10) at a local restaurant. We remember old times, tell old war stories, we have dinner, we then read the Commandant's Message and cut the Marine Corps decorated cake. The first piece is given to the youngest Marine present and the second to the oldest. Then we make a toast to the Corps and enjoy a port wine with the cake. Wives and girlfriends wear Marine Corps broaches that are sterling silver and 24 K gold (not required but a tradition).
Still a proud Marine and envious of the Marines today with all the great equipment and training they now have. In Vietnam, we were little better equipped than those in WW II.
Semper Fi to all current and former Marines.
Deepest thanks for your service, to our nation!
BMF Thank you very much for your service!!!! My son is currently a Marine in 25... I had the wonderful experience of seeing him finish MCRD, ITB and go off to his first deployment last year..... im beyond proud of the accomplishments and service the Marines have instilled in my son.... AMAZING!!!
BMF6889 100 percent agree. I was a 0802. However I do know the life span of an infantry LT in Vietnam . Kudos to you sir
BMF6889 btw don’t say long time ago. It’s still relevant
Respect. Greetings from Germany.
I leave for marine bootcamp in 3 weeks I’m so damn nervous
Stay motivated at all times
Well if you haven't screwed the pooch you should have the ega now, and welcome brother!
How’d you do, bro?
@@Inaros404 good lol I been in Japan about 6 months now
Wow! That was me in Jan. 1965, 55 years ago!
Gy.Sgt. Tom Boyte USMC retired.
Vietnam 65-66-70-71
U and the other Marines that served with u protected the country while was an infant, thank u.
Also, i am now the of a Marine in platoon 2125 in this video ooorah
Welcome home my brother.
I earned the title on that same parade deck on November 1994. As a 50 year old I will say this. You may forget your birthday; but you will never forget this day. Semper Fi Leathernecks and Godspeed!
Semper Fi
MCRD San Diego - August 22nd 1997
3rd RTBN, Lima Co, Plt 3101.
The absolute GREATEST moment of my life was earning that EGA.
@@roidnerd2501 Sorry dude but the Army don't put all there effort into looking pretty. They do the actual fighting and let the Marines get the glory. Airborne Rangers lead the way. Don't get your panties in a bunch though, all the different services bad mouth each other but when the shit hits the fan we've got each others back.
@@jroregon3839 Looking pretty if you cant even do basic things marching is not hard, Its why american army training is so short yeah you got each others back oright when you are shooting your own guys haha, I mean come on dude american army dog shit. Im sorry my guy but facts are facts even British army has most intense training and thats just the fitness side of things so come again. Just by length of basic training the Brits are better trained, If you train for say 3 months which is pretty much the american way you are not very well equip to take anything on which is why you can even keep track of where your forces are and shoot each other. Ive seen plenty of US marines who have had to see the para training and they cant believe how insane it is, Im sorry but you cant argue with facts.
At the beginning of this video these recruits looked sloppy. Are they 3rd phase? Small platoons too. Maybe only the recruits with family are shown? I don’t remember this in 1988 when I graduated.
I know things change with time, but I really can't get used to seeing Marines without spit shined, black leather combat boots. Man, I feel old.
Dude, the current boots are nearly 20 years old. Yeah, you're old.
From one Marine to another congratulations DEVIL DOG.
Welcome to the USMC family. I graduated , India 3Bn, Plt 3115 Dec 1971
My nephew is at MCRD right now , going on his fourth week of Bootcamp. Can't wait to see him at Graduation❤🙏
Congrats my son is in this video and now a Marine.
I did not see any video posting of your nephew, i'm sure he has graduated by now. Best of luck to him. Semper Fi!!
@@adrianvalencia6500 Yes He graduated😊. That ceremony at graduation was awesome. We got lucky,, because of Covid, all of the graduations after his, were canceled. We literally just made it before the rest were canceled....He's been at camp Pendleton for over 2 months now, waiting for them to lift the military travel ban, so he can go to school. He actually just received his papers and he's leaving Pendleton Wednesday🙏
Mr Foxx sounds like someone failed the 15k
My Dad Fernando Lopez Set the example ,I and my brother's Raymond and
Johnny are former Marines,
The Marine corps
Is in us forever
Semper Fi
From retired
GYSGT Fernando
Lopez Jr
yself,
and my brothers
Raymond
Well done, Marines!
I ship out starting Monday 😤 my family is a little bummed knowing I’ll be away but proud I’m starting my journey to become an us marine . Semper fi !
Oh brother, you’re in a major shit hole right about now. Stay hard. Good luck!! Semper Fi.
I go to MEPS Monday, ughhhh I have a long way
good luck. plt 346 9/22/65
My son is in Fox right now quarantine🥰
Lima 3063
I don't remember that on the day when I graduated in 1956. it may have taken place, I was just happy that my boot camp days were over with
John Moore man that must have been 3x harder than current boot camp
1956 wow, oorah.
This brought back some old memories, welcome to the brotherhood marine keep the honor and traditions going, Semper Fi, and may god keep you and your fellow marines safe.
To bad american army is crap, I mean just look at them marching if they put such little effort into that then it shows how little effort they put into everything else.
Roid Nerd thanks for the 😂
Thanks for posting this! I was assigned to Fox Company as a Drill Instructor in 1977 and spent 3 & 1/2 years at MCRD (with a 15-month extension) Your video brought back so many memories! Somethings have changed over the years (an example is when I first arrived in '77 the graduation ceremony was held inside of the theater after which the platoons would form in front of the theater to be dismissed. While I was there the ceremony was moved outside and held during a parade as in your video). We had a Chief Drill Instructor instead of a company 1st Sergeant. Thanks and Semper Fi to your Marine and his family. The buildings, the parade deck, the ever-present sounds of jets, all remain. Oorah!
This was awesome! Ran in to this by accident. Glad I did. Best of luck Marine!! I got out in 2005. You will never forget all the moments and you will probably experience all the emotions in one way or another. You will create bonds you never imagined and will not forget. Make the most. Have you fun. Laugh and smile BUT think of your future. Get all the schooling you can. This is the greatest country on earth where you can make your dreams come true. The Marine Corps is one of thee greatest foundation.
That was absolutely sweet and thoughtful to ask military dependants to spend time with the new marines had no family there.
What year was that to have no family day ?
U r never an x marine, once a marine always a marine, no man left behind
Kevin Depew My big brother was a Marine, and I agree there is something special about a Marine. He fought in Viet Nam, and carried the radio for dis platoon. I was so proud of him and miss him. I lost him in 2003, he was never the same when he came back, but he would never have wanted to change his service. He truly loved the Marines. Thank you for your service.
Congratulations to all, you deserve it
Wasnt expecting to see my graduation ceremony pop up as a recommended video on here paltoon 2122 changed my life while i was there Ssgt Fox changed all our lives back then. And Reed had the biggest heart in mct. Sorry watching this sorta makes miss bootcamp and mct.
Which one are u in the 2122 platoon? My son is platoon 2125 in this video.
Also, congrats and where u at this time? My son is in North Carolina 20 mins off base with his wife then fiance.
I was in 2122, 3rd rank back on the far right and at the times i was there as well when i sent that comment
And if im not mistaken brown was a good guy wasnt able to talk much except the few times during the company pt session
Semper Fi
Me ROKMC 1990 , My Son ROKMC 2017
We are the Marines........
@Pata Physics Thank you. We are the Marines....
3:19 Anchors Aweigh... because you gotta get there somehow... you're welcome.
My Ass Rides In Navy Equipment! Respect to the Navy from an old Marine Grunt. Spent a lotta time on Navy ships- Thanks, brother.
Very well done video. Thanks so much. Our son graduates from MCRDSD exactly one month from tomorrow!!
Congrats my son is in platoon 2125 in this video.
I served 20 years. I was a DI/SDI in Fox Co, 2RTBn from 98-99. Fox was the "Speed and Intensity" Company. Glad to see the Corps still turns out the very best Marines possible!
Sorry im a mom of a marine in this video and would like to know what is DI/SDI ?
@@CBrown9758 SDI is the Senior Drill Instructor who is overall responsible for every recruit they are training and for every Drill Instructor (DI) working for them.
Dan Ferguson thank u👍.
Speed and Intensity got passed down to Golf, surprisingly
wow, they walk around with water bottles now...gone are the good old days ... lol
Heat casualties were no joke, many recruits lost their virginity to a hose
Well hydrated is good but doesn't look good in formation. We had canteens.. It looks awkward and non-military to me.
@@glassontherocks they still have canteens but not after they became marines
@Banhmiso1 When ? I was there in 72. We got 4 canteen fills per day. (two canteens) We were being taught to conserve. We had water purification classes using those old Iodine /Quinine tabs.
I remember spending countless hours on that 'grinder' back in '89.
I left some knuckle skin on that grinder back in '72... OOOOrrrraaaaah... Semper Fi brother.
Do you still spend countless hours on Grindr?
Extremely sorry, bad joke! all the best.
That was one of the nicest videos I've seen on TH-cam of the graduation ceremony and family day. My marine was also 2nd battalion fox company in 2018. We don't have a proper video of our sons graduation. So I watch this and just imagine being there that day. Congratulations for your son . And ooo rah!
Lexi, you not only created a family heirloom but a video for all Marines past, present, and future to enjoy and reminisce. I hope your Marine is happy, safe from harm, and enjoying life to the fullest.
¡Qué Dios lo bendiga a used y a su familia!
Thank you for this awesome compilation. So honored to be connected to the Marines family and can’t wait to attend our son’s graduation from Delta Company in August 2022. Respect. 🇺🇸💕🙏
Congrats, and please give him our congrats.🤝
I want to add one more comment, That young Recruit standing at Parade Rest fiddling with his cover and putting his hands in his pockets, We would have been Ran to the Pit and PT'd till we almost died. It has changed.
What makes you think that
IT’d *
@@kevindepew5705 Because I watched the DI walk by and look straight at the recruit and do nothing. That is what makes me think that. 3 or 4 decades do make a difference.
Not if the D.I.s said "Fix yourself" which was always a moment before a important formation.
@@Gods-bad-boy I will concede your argument, That is true. OORAH, DEVIL DOG!!!
When I graduated from Officer Candidate School (OCS) in 1967 (which is very similar to boot camp) my mother and father were in the stands during the ceremony.
My father was a B-17 pilot in WW II and was shot down. He spent two years as a POW. During the Cold War, he flew B-47 and B-52 bombers on airborne alert carrying nuclear weapons.
He was my role model and hero. My parents were the best parents a kid could ever hope for. During that graduation, it was the only time that ever saw my father become emotional (and my mother too). They were horrified that I joined the Marine Corps because they knew I would eventually end up in Vietnam, which I did as an infantry platoon commander. They were especially horrified because my brother was and had been in Vietnam for three consecutive years.
Never the less, my father's tears were not for what the future might bring but that had completed one of the toughest training courses in the Marine Corps and graduated.
There is more. While I was a platoon commander in Vietnam, my brother was a company commander of Marines only five miles from my position. His company was attacked and he was severely wounded and spent a year in a hospital.
I didn't find out about it for 4 weeks later.
But toward the end of my tour, the Marine Corps gave me a few days off and so I caught a medivac flight from Vietnam to the Philippines to visit my parents. You see, before I was sent to Vietnam, my father was assigned as the commander of Clark Air Force Base on the Philippines.
I landed in Manila and took a bus to Clark AFB. I checked with the gate guard with my military ID and walked to the headquarters for Clark. There, I encountered my father's secretary and she asked who I was and what I wanted. I told her that I was 2nd Lt XXX and that I had just arrived from 11 months in Vietnam as a Marine platoon commander and I was here to see my father.
I still remember the complete look of disbelief in her face. She buzzed my father and said, "There is someone here to see you." My father asked who. She said, "I think he is someone you will want to see."
When I walked into his office, the expression on his face was priceless. We had two days with my mother and father before I had to return to Vietnam.
That was the last time I ever saw him. He died a few months later in his sleep of a heart attack while on active duty.
We (my brother and I) were there at Arlington Cemetery for his ceremony with a 21 gun salute and taps.
As a B-17 pilot in WW II, he was shot down on his third mission. On that mission, flak killed some of the crew. I remember my father saying that a flak hit near the aircraft decapitated the navigator and communications with the crew in the back was lost. He was able to release his bombs on target but during the flight back to England, a German fighter pilot shot him down. Five of the crew were killed and five survived.
During my year in Vietnam, my platoon was engaged in a number of firefights, ambushes, snipers, etc. But the mines were the worst.
But here is my point. Regardless of everything I experienced in Vietnam, I cannot imagine what it was like flying over Germany with flak and fighters when losses were up to 40 to 50 percent. More crews in the 8th Air Force were killed over Germany than all of the Marines killed in the Pacific. Let that sink in.
And my father was teared up over my graduation from Marine OCS?
I only hope that I made my parents proud of me. Nothing else matters.
52 years ago what was it like?
My Dad was at Pearl Harbor when it was bombed I can't imagine what he went through, so I join the Marine's and severed for 8 years 84/ 92 , 3rd Battalion 11th Marines artillery
Just graduated on the 2nd my buddy was in fox but u never got to see him around. If you somehow see this Bacon you still own me $10 boy. Evil Echo Empire
Lefty Gs I know bacon 2126 we were in the same platoon
Haha bacon owes u money? That douche haha
Memories, memories🥰. N Company. Platoon 4002, 1993. 4th battalion. The female battallion. MCRD, Parris Island South Carolina.
Awesome video! Congratulations to your new Marine! Semper Fidelis! GySgt Rick Morales USMC Ret. 1983-2003
It would’ve been better without the music.
Family Day? Base liberty? Free time? We didn't get none nohow.
Semper Fi brother,,,,Congrats! USMC 1981-1989
I was Charlie company I graduated a week before they did.
I don't know any of these fine young people but I feel proud of each and every one of them and I know our great country is well protected. Congratulations Marines and thank you!
I was 69 and don't ever remember shorts and tennis shoes, we wore utility trousers and boots. Was a catkiller AO only flew with Army pilot, the friend I came in on the buddy plan was KIA on Ambush patrol. Semper Fi Squeaky.
"Not yet~ mom~" that is so funny and cute🤣😁😆😗
Truly respectful for all of American soldiers😊👍
"EYE's RIGHT"..... Semper Fidelis!!!
And this ladies , is why we are free .... Bravo Zulu from an old squid 🇺🇸
holy crap, those are small platoons. i swear my platoon was at least double that size. we also graduated on the parade deck in the parking lot and not by the theater
Yeah I was in this company, When companies pick up in april and march, platoons are small because that's the least popular time of the year
No one is joining the military like they use to
Fox Co., Sept 1971. We graduated by the theater. My mom and grandparents were there. Last time I saw my Grandma.
You still do graduate on the parade deck, you are released on liberty for family day at the theater
I graduated from MCRD on November 9, 1988. No one from my family came to see me.
Fortunately, I had a new Marine Corps family that I have had for over 30 years since then.
Semper Fi.
I was fox Co plt 2035 graduated August 14th 1992
1:27 that di is a fucking tank 😂
TOTAL INSPIRATION!!!! SEMPER FI MARINES!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Congratulations. You have a sharp looking Marine. Hope he's doing well.
He is doing well. Thank you!
This a moment I will never forget! When my son became a man and a Marine❤ Semperfi
Very inspiring. The music at 39:51 brought me right back to my own graduation from Parris Island in 96. I remember it like it was yesterday.
When I graduated in 1995 that was the only part that really brought me goosebumps. Not sure what the actualt tune is, but it was something that signaled "this is the end of training, time to go be a Marine". It was sad because I knew that time in my life was over, even though it was a time of suffering. Though it was also happy because I knew THEN, I was a US MARINE and my time in bootcamp was over. Mixed emotions to say the least. lol
Yeah buddy... Mine was 8/16/91 MCRD PI.
@@wandarebiejo6409 I just sound-clouded the song and it's called "National Emblem."
Just in time for Xmas Panto. Good morning marines! Oh no it isn’t !!! Oh yes it is !
Serve Well Marines.
Very well done. I wish I could start all over again. Graduated 1 October 1993. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
I was Fox Company, Platoon 2057, graduated September 29, 1989... Senior Drill Instructor, Staff Sergeant Sousa! Oooh Rah!
I was in platoon 234 at MCRD SanDiego in 1962 and received a letter from my parents addressed to me at Marine Corps “Reserve” Depot! That was an expensive misprint on my mother’s part....ouch! Changed some since the quanset huts of my era...
I drove by this base every morning for a year.
U r never an x marine, once a marine always a marine, no man left behind
@@pctcommittee2291 Oh, I wasn't a marine I but I did serve in Point Loma. I just remember the marine base that I would often drive by.
It was 18 October, 1974.
It was so long ago in 1980 marching on those grounds brings back some memories
34:30 yes mom he is always on your side!!! Just unlike nation wide insurance always on your side, until you need them!!!! Marines don’t forget you!!!!!!!!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻
Randomly came across this video and as it turns out that was my graduation haha! Almost 1 year ago, best damn 3 months of my life
June 28th, 2019 - Plt 2126 FOX CO 2nd RTBN
Hmmm, things have changed. We didn't have "recruit companies". We had Platoons and 3 Battalions. In June of '79, I was in Platoon 3054. My barracks was built upon the cleared away Quonset huts my father bunked in, when he was in bootcamp in the early '50s. We compared graduation pictures of MRCD.
Blessings. Glad to share Family Day. A proud Army past E-6 and current O-5. Serve proudly, Marine; serve well past your enlistment! Keith
No more thunderous heel stomping.
That whole base was beautiful but the Eagle, Globe and Anchor was so impressive marching by that.
God damn I love MCRD. I can still smell that scent. It is a unique scent. There's is nothing to compare it too. Semper fi
Graduate class of 1970, Marine 32:01 Recruit Depot Parris Island...don't remember us getting leave prior to reporting to Camp Lejeune for IRT...congratulations, Semper Fidelis forever.
Final Drill Winner, MCRD, Platoon 1075, Charlie Company (1983-1987)
Ooooh Rah! MCRD San Diego Feb 1986, M Co. Plt 3022 Semper Fidelis. Thanks for posting. Great memories and chills watching this!!
Holy shit I graduated a few weeks ahead of them but I remember seeing fox company around. Alpha company plt 1014 June 2019
Platoon 1054 MCRD 2005 here! They dont say freeze or die anymore? Just freeze?
As one of my Drill Instructors would say, "WHAT'S ALL THIS HAPPY HORSE SHIT?!?".
Times change I guess.
Once a Marine the memories will always be with you.
Looking back it's was the better part of my existence.
Plt 1015 / 1985
I'm alive today because of SSGT Williams USMC Class DI Pre-fly 30-64 Pensacola Fla . LT John Marlin USNR (ret) . Nam 66--67 Yankee Station
I'd like to get your opinion on something. Boot camp graduation is now held with the new Marines wearing dress blues, or at least a facsimile thereof. What's your opinion of that. I graduated in 1964 from Parris Island and never needed to wear dress blues in my 4 year enlistment. It seems a waste of taxpayers money to put graduating Marines in a uniform that the majority will never wear again. Or, maybe things have changed a lot since I was in the Corps. Semper Fi.
Plt 2006 Fox Co. Parris Island Sc. Oct 00 - Jan 01 SDI Ssgt Bacastow
Hell yeah!!! You DID IT LITTLE DUDE!! YOU'RE A REAL E.G.A CERTIFIED UNITED STATES MARINE. I'M PROUD OF YOU. YOU GO DUDE GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. SEMPER FIDELIS. OOH RAH. 🇺🇸🦅
MARINES are not soldiers Soldiers are members of The United States ARMY.
Marines have the distinction of Earning The Title reserved only
within the dept of the U.S. Navy Placed on All Ships in 3 areas (The
Brig ...The Captain's Quarters & Payroll Disbursing )
I recognize MCRD San Diego from my time there. I understand 3rd Battalion are some of the hardest Marines in Corps. They're the recruits who wore the blue PT T-shirts. I'm just saying. Ooh-rah!
THIS SHIT RIGHT HERE IS WHY YOU PUT YOUR HAND OVER YOUR HEART FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE !!!!!!!!!!!!
July 1969, Platoon 3074, started on the yellow footprints at age 16 and graduated at 17.
Really, all these people stand up for you, what you have is because of their support, I love the people that fight for my country
The Marching zombie army , hee, ha hi, hur, huur what stupid language is that ????
English Mik
This never gets old. Proud to have graduated on that same parade deck back in 3/1968.
I served as. U.S. Marine from Nov 1989- Dec 2000 I have never seen So many Marine DI’s that look unsat in Uniform than I do today. That use to be an place on weight control and a adverse ( fit-rep ) fitness report, which never happened because the self pride would not allow you to become unsat. Every Di looked looked like a android Machine that wasn’t a real person. Now I just don’t know what happened from then to now. How can you train and make marines when you don’t look like one. That is what separates us the few and the proud. These zero to three hair cut’ were a no, no it was a high and tight jar head hair cut period. These fades were Army, Navy and Air Force hair cut only. Back then and prior no one wanted to ware that hair cut not even the Marines. Now everybody wants to ware that hair cut but the Marines. It’ s like the Marines now days want to be in other branches but called a Marine but called a marine. But on the other hand these other branches want to look and act like a marine but don’t put in that hard work to become one. You even have police officers acting and dressing like Marines but never served a day in any branch. I’m just at a lost for words with the drop off in quality of the corp. but we are still kicking “A” and taking names. But we have to get back to the old Corp of the 1940’s and 50’s or older. Congress needs to keep hands off of the presidents own and quit allowing outside voices that never served along with other branches who want to replace the corp with their branches get the platform to speak to how they think the corp should be. The Corp is the backbone of the navy seals and every other special force of this country. The Marine Corp is the only branch that operates as a Special Force unit as a hole with basic 13 weeks trained Marines. That is why it is 13 weeks long.
Simper Fi.
Once a Marine always a Marine………… back to the basics.
Where did you find that bugle call at the beginning of the video ??? 👍🏼👍🏼
Fox company plt 2125 graduated. Ooh Rah
My graduation ceremony was inside the theater in 1986.
The spanse of Cement where that is taking place is aptly called.." The Big Grinder ". Simper Fi.
Graduation MCRD PI July 1979
They look good!! Congratulations FOX CO
every body jogging , alll must be right-left pattern
very sloppy their shoulders shoud be back not infront
Thank u fr the service
I was
Fox co.pany sen. Cobb drill hernandez
We ran our 5 mile motivation run wearing boots & utes (combat boots & utility uniform trousers) & pt sweatshirts in late Oct 1985... no parents there for us tho... Plt 2084 F Co MCRD PISC... grad 01 Nov 1985... Semper Fi!
Plt 1107 1 Bn B Co. MCRD San Diego, grad Dec 19, 1985
Is that ssgt Ashton ( I think that's how you spell it)@ 1:27. He was our chief drill instructor for lead series Hotel company
Yes. He was my Senior Drill Instructor
The few the proud the Marines!!!! God bless the core !!!
Ill never forget my sons graduation day i couldnt stop crying
Think I heard senior drill instructor staff sergeant corona
To all service personnel, past present and future, be so very very proud of your service. As an ex serviceman myself, I salute you.
Took me almost 4 years to watch this😂 thanks for posting!