United States Marines Reveal How The Feel About The Corps
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- To support my efforts to create more clips please donate to me at www.patreon.com/allinaday. This is a portion of a one hour television documentary I made in 1986 embedded with the Marines during military exercises in North Norway. Staying in that tent with them was mighty rough with the extremely low temperatures and the simple wood (and smokey) heater that they placed at the center of the tent each night. I had and have deep respect for these young men and the jobs they did and how beautifully they treated one another and me and my crew. It gave me great respect for the Marine Corps and for them as individual Americans. #marines #military #basictraining
Funny thing is that bootcamp seems super difficult while you are doing it...then you get to the fleet and realize that you don't know what hard is yet.
One of our Drill Instructors told us, “You think that we’ve f*cked with you? Wait’ll you get to the fleet.” He was right. 1/8 Comm ‘80-‘83.
Ain't that the truth Brother
Lol so true.
Mike P
Hey Mike
I was in 1/8 79 to 81 H&S co. 81.s &
S.t.a plt. Two Med floats.
🐶
Devil dog
@@emojiking8580 You did the NATO/Med in '80-'81? I was with Alpha Co. on the Newport. And you had to go to Key West in '80 too. Semper Fi Brother.
Outstanding. I went to Parris Island in ‘89 and drove a M60A1 Tank during the Gulf War. Semper Fi Marines.
Thank u for your service Devil Dawg
Oo Raa
USMC 1958 - 1962 at 78 I was proud to serve just used my VA benefits to purchase a house , I was 0351my last year a MP at China Lake Ca...thanks for your service
Rah. Thanks for getting some
Arthur C Semper Fi Devildog.. I was fresh to the fleet in 91.
You don't change the Marine Corps, the Marine Corps changes you.
Bobby Brady
That was your mistake!!!
Even if the marine corps dies, it doesn’t. The values are intrinsic to reality.
Mehhh not really, if you join a piece of shit you’ll stay one, if you joined indifferent you’ll stay that way
@Bobby Brady Yup you said it, the best man for yourself! Your family and your country are fine but you forgot something. Your Comrades! The best fighting man thinks of his comrades not just himself, he is the best fighting man for his team for he and his team are one!!! The Marine Corps does not teach that you shouldn't think for yourself it just teaches you to not think only of yourself. That's why the Marines are a breed apart!!
@@ramO-jp8tp Hmmmm not always the case, some pieces of shit change and turn out to be good Marines, some who join indifferent don't stay that way. Just depends on the individual.
The 1st time I was called "Marine." When Platoon 304 graduated from PI, our DIs didn't call us Marines; in fact, they told us we had a long way to go before we became Marines. However, they did stop calling us maggots & shitbirds. We were taken on buses to the Camp LeJeune rifle range, where we pulled targets for the Eastern Division Rifle Matches for a week. We were allowed to roll up the sleeves of our utility jackets while we worked.
When we were relieved & marched to chow in the afternoon, no one told us to roll our sleeves back down, & it was a warm day, so I left mine up. Our detail was dismissed so that we could straggle to the mess hall. I was half-way to it when I heard someone yelling, "Hey, Marine!" a number of times. I wondered who the person was, and whose attention he was trying to get, so I stopped, turned, and saw a sergeant looking at me, & he was angry. "Yes, you! I'm talking to you! Roll those goddamned sleeves down!"
So OK, now I'm a Marine.
I was in Platoon 376 at PI. Same here with our DI's not calling us Marines even after we graduated. Today after the Crucible they get their Eagle, Globe, and Anchor and are congratulated on becoming United States Marines. I had more pride going to boot camp that after boot camp ended.
As a former sailor from 75-81, I have nothing but respect for Marines. They have saved my life on two occasions.
@hij A Navy SEAL is a highly trained special forces warrior who is part of the Navy. They are trained in all facets of warfare and train constantly to stay ready for special missions. Marines are highly trained and motivated warriors who are usually the first line in a conflict. They are our best and are part of the Department of the Navy, as are the SEALs. Sailors are members of the Navy that have many different specialties from submarines to surface warfare to aviation and the Seabees, who do construction under combat conditions. This explains it better. science.howstuffworks.com/navy.htm
Where u stationed at ? And on which ships ?
Bob Marioni I’ll check that out
Cpl. Jack
78 - 82
@@davidmachado4400 I was at NAS Key West in the mid 70s. We deployed on the Nimitz and the Saratoga. I reenlisted to fly in P-3 Orion's out of Barbers PT Hawaii. Made 2 Med cruises and a deployment to Cubi PT in the Philippines and many other places.
@@emojiking8580 I wanted to find a good information article if the guy was serious.
I did it then and I'd do it again today, in a heart beat. Best thing that ever happened to me. Sgt. USMC 1962-1966, and proud of it.
Fuck yeah devil dog, Oorah
Best thing that ever happened to you for four years? I mean it was war time. Did your enlistment run out?
@@NotShowingOff I joined the Marine Corps when I was 17 years old and had six more months left in high school. I showed up at Parris Island on 2Jul1962, two weeks after I graduated high school. At that time we had a obligatory military service, any male on his 18th birthday had to go to the post office and sign up for the
Selective Service. My father was what was known as a China Service Marine. I joined because I felt that the Marine Corps was where I needed to go, there was absolutely no future for me staying home, no possibility for a higher education, no training for any kind of decent job, no transportation even if I found a decent job. I joined with the intention to meet my military obligation in the manner I wished to meet it, not by my name coming up in a lottery. I fortunately aq
Hit the wrong button, sorry. I fortunately acquired a few valuable skills, thanks to the Marine Corps. The day I signed up, about five days after my 17th birthday, it was my intention to go, do my service, and then get on with life. I had no desire to be a Marine Corps lifer. I didn't want the two year option because that limited what the Marine Corps would allow you to do. I joined for four years active duty, you automatically got 6 years military obligation, no matter what options you took. The other two years was called, inactive reserve. By joining 6 months before I graduated high school I had already satisfied 25% of the inactive obligation before I even went to boot camp. I was in the right place at the right time and had the right attitude. During boot camp I was selected for my first two years of active service to go to the Marine Barracks, Washington, DC to join the Ceremonial Guard Company. I spent one year there in a ceremonial platoon and the second year in what was at the time known as the Navy Yard Gate Guard. There is one gate to the Washington Navy Yard that has had Marines standing guard on it since the day the Yard was built, something like 1800 or so. It's the oldest Marine guard post that there is and I considered it quite an honor to be there. When my two years was up in Washington I was sent to the 10th Marine Artillery Battalion at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. When I reported in to the First Sargent he asked me if I would like to work for him in the administrative staff. I said sure, he signed me up for Marine Corps typing school. That has served me well for many, many years. I actually got jobs after I left the Marines just because I could type 80 WPM on a manual typewriter. After a year with the 10th Marines, the Company Captain, called me into his office and said that he had a request for an administrative clerk to be sent to the Marine Corps Recruit Training Regiment back at Parris Island, did I want to go. I said sure and got orders to report there. So I spent my last year on active duty there. I was fortunate enough to stay out of trouble and get promoted to Sargent E5 about six months before my time was up. This was at a time that the Marine Corps had many Corporals with 20 years service. I was lucky to have worked for some mighty fine Marines. During my service I participated in many military funerals, parades and special events in Washington. I was in President Kennedy's funeral. I was at Andrews Air Force Base when Kennedy's body came in from Dallas, saw the new President Johnson and Mrs. Kennedy coming down the gangway at the front of Air Force One and the Presidents casket coming out the back. I was part of the military 21 gun salute fired over the grave of General Douglas MacArthur. I participated in a military welcoming ceremony for Emperor Haile Selassie, he was known as the "Lion of the Desert", I can tell you when you looked into his eyes you were seeing a great man. I did from about 3 feet away from him. I was part of the security at Blair House in Washington, the Presidents Guest house. I spent many days and nights being the first line of security for guest of the President while they were sleeping. In certain situations I was a fully armed guard for the President and his family, one situation had me behind a loaded and locked M60 machine gun less than 200 yards from where the President and family slept. Too many events to continue here. I went on two deployments to the Caribbean and was part of a number of traditional full scale Marine beach landing assaults. I was part of the unit that went to the Dominican Republic when there was a civil war breaking out down there. We made that landing into an unknown hot situation with no ammunition for our weapons. Don't know what bone head made that decision to this day. I served my four years when and where the Commandant of the Marine Corps sent me. I was ready to take what skills I built in the Marines and get on with my life, and I did. I left active duty on 13Oct1966.
My dad was a Marine in his youth, best man I've ever known. By far.
I grew up in it. I had Semper Fi shoved down my throat ever sense I could remember. I joined the Army. I felt I was part of a team for the first time. I served in Nam 71 to 72. I was one of the lucky ones who did not have to fire a shot in anger at any one. I am glad the military is getting the long overdue respect has come. I remember wearing my veteran's cap in public was unthinkable.
There is nothing honorable about fighting for corporations and Israel. The most decorated Marine in U.S. history, Smedley Butler, outlines it quite nicely.
Also, read Zbigniew Brezinski's book about chess pieces.
@@aristideregnier4883 the pawn is the most important unit
@@aristideregnier4883
His book is War is A Racket. I just finished it. The military industrial complex is real and the people at the top who call the shots couldn't care less about lives they only care about $$$.
Aristide Regnier that’s the guy that said war is a racket right
@@aristideregnier4883 There's a difference in the wars we "fight" now, than back before Gen. Butler's time. The US hasn't fought a "declared" war (ordered by Congress) since WWII. Still...military service itself is still a very valuable tool for maturing young people. Teaching them to work as a team, and be able to follow instructions. Sadly though, young people today have no way to know if a declared war is actually in defense of their country, or in defense of someone's pocketbook. LOL, I've been out of the military for a long, long time now, and I'm still learning--it's easier for us though, "hindsight is always 20/20".
My hats off to all who serve. I served a couple of years in the American Army over 35 years ago. It changed me it changed my life. I learned team work, I learned empathy for others, I learned that I had more in common with others than you might think at first glance. I learned to set goals, what it meant for me to be American and my love of country increased. I am a better human being for having served. I will continue to serve others in what ever way I can for as long as I can.
Wow. You are the first person that I've ever heard say "I'm a better person for having served in the military" and I'm 60 years old!
Thank you for your service and bravery!
David Hoffman is so humble! He keeps saying “I got the chance”. Chance may be a factor, but it’s his incredible passion, determination and hard labor that even makes those chances to be presented in his life. If it was just chance everybody would be uploading such amazing videos that revel to all of us the true thoughts and stories of all the amazing people he has documented. We love you David. Your work will certainly inspire many in the future who will work to search and take so many incredible chances to document life and humanity as you have. All the love and respect your followers have for you show that. (Sorry for my English)
I’ve seen this film before, it’s cool that I’m seeing it again and seeing it was from you. One of the best things I heard from a Marine 1S was “we don’t care where you’re from, if you’re white, black, purple, orange... we’re all green in the marine corps.”
'86-90 we were all only light green and dark green.
I’ve been in just over a year and I felt everything these guys said just the same. Whether I’m in for 4 or 20 years the marine corps is the best thing that’s ever happened to me, and I everyone I talk to will know it, until the day I die.
I'm not a marine nor do I know any marines,... I just love hearing real people talk about their own unique life experiences.. hence my love of your work.. Many thanks for sharing x
Really sad that you don't know any Marines. I don't think you'd ever regret or forget meeting that Marine.
@@martinlongbow3519
I don't know any either.
@@merncat75 I was joking...I am a Marine. I was trying to make a point.
@@martinlongbow3519
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I didn't really get what part of that is a joke but whether you are a marine or not, I was simply saying that I don't know any either..
Either.. as in, same as Random Girl
.. understand?
@@merncat75 yes I understand. I guess I couldn't believe you didn't know even 1 Marine. Yes ma'am...I am and always will be a United States Marine.
25 years before I served, but I swear I’ve had that same conversation in my squad. Instant sub. Great work.
Thank you Ben.
David Hoffman-filmmaker
I can't wait to see them too! Semper Fi. God bless you.
@DMoney Industry if he doesn't pick a combat MOS that is :V
The world ‘s finest - that is Right! God bless you for your service and to all who have and do serve! 🙏
I'm not a Marine but joined the Army just out of high school. This pretty much reflects the feelings of all GIs. It's the attitudes reflected herein that make employers want to give preference to vets! Thanks for making this video! Mr. Hoffman, you are a great American! I'll be waiting with bated breath for the follow up video! 🇺🇸
Really looking forward to that reunion video. I think those of us who have served, particularly under hardship situations, get what these guys are saying.
Captivating and perfectly executed as always David. I'm really looking forward to the reunion video.
Can't wait to see the follow up video with these guys! Thanks for such a great wealth of documentary footage on your channel. I really enjoy going through it.
I really respect your work Mr. Hoffman. Thank you for your efforts. One history buff to another. I salute you.
I'm 61 now. I was/am a Corpsman. My service has affected my entire life to this day!
thanks for your service Doc . Semper Fi
Thank you Corpsman. I've served with many...and was saved and walk amongst you today because of their efforts. They, as far as we were concerned, were Marines. They served with us...lived with us...ate with us and yes some died with us. Thank you and Semper Fi.
A Marine will not let anyone mess with their Corpsman! Saved several of my guys lives! Thanks for your service Doc! I second Martins reply!!!
I’m a former Marine and I recognized the Marine that said he’s been in for 10 years. His last name is Murphy we served together in Sigonella, Sicily in 1984. I hope he is doing well these days. God bless the Marines!
Sgt. Murphy is one of those who is holding the event this fall that I hope I can attend.
David Hoffman-filmmaker
What unit is this? I’m assuming an east coast grunt unit. Grunt and arty units are still deploying to Norway I got a buddy from 2/10 there right now. Kill!
Shawn Finnegan Yes, it was 1st Bn 8th Marines Camp Lejuene, NC
David Hoffman Yes, I believe his first name is Dennis? I can’t remember 100% (it’s been 35 years since I’ve seen him), but I do remember he was a good Marine. Thanks for sharing the video, it brings back great memories of the time I spent in Norway as well.
Dr. Kenny Makit kill. Thanks for the info. 3/11 here. S/F brother
I treasure my time in the Marine Corps! I learned so much there. Traveled the world with a band of brothers. Wouldn't trade the experience for anything in the world! Semper FI!
Semper Fi Leatherneck.
God bless our marines. 🇺🇸
My son is a Marine! He’s 21. My son has always been wired for sound. So much energy and always determined and very competitive. He knew he wanted to be in the Marines at 8. My son is so close to his Marine. “Brothers”. They really work in unity no matter what’s at hand. My son graduated from HS. He played sports, raced dirt bikes and loved to snowboard. His best friend did the buddy system with him . I can say that my son loves a challenge too!
When my son came home from SOI in Camp Pendleton, he spoke to the entire 6th grade class at his cousin’s (my niece’s) middle school. One of the 6th graders asked Mikey why did he become a Marine. Mikey answered, “Well, that’s a very good question, and let me tell y’all, there were many times during boot camp when I was asking myself that very question, especially when the DIs were really hard on us. However, I became a Marine as a solid career move and a sense to of purpose. But the main reason I became a United States Marine was because I protect and defend the weak and the innocent against the strong and the violent.,...
Drop the mic❤️💛🇺🇸🙏🏼💛❤️
Proud wife of United States Marine too.
GOD bless them all.
Good video hoff man I am from australia but good to see a different type of video
This is fascinating to me. My father is a NZ WWII vetren who fought in some of the worst parts of the war (North Africa, Italy and Greece) and he has always spoken with such respect for the marine corps. Their bravery and their ability to fight through sometimes horrific odds to be where they were supposed to be supporting other troops has earnt them a special place for him.
Please understand Mr. Hoffman, we will always be Marines. No matter if you're in or out. We are always going to be Marines. No such thing as a former nor ex Marine. Once the "Title" of U.S. Marine is earned, it's ours for life. I am a Marine Veteran. I served in the first Gulf War.
I love you David,Semper Fi little brother.
Semper Fi David
David Hoffman-filmmaker
i enlisted in 85...finally medical out in 2000....i hated it i loved it...and now i miss it more than i can ever express....we took care of own...and made our enemies regret the day they ever f***ing met us.....i wish i could do it all again
Awesome video! These guys are probably more like around their early 50’s right now. Just sayin, don’t be surprised when you meet up with them again.
As a former Marine who served in the mid 80's to early 90's I appreciated the authenticity of this video. It really takes you back. Well done Mr. Hoffman.
Thank you.
David Hoffman - filmmaker
Brilliant Mr. Hoffman,
This warmed an old warriors’ heart.
Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Hoffman, for doing this for the Marine Corps. In this clip, you distill the essence of what it means to be a United States Marine. It's as true now as it was when my father enlisted in 1942 and when I joined in 1969 for a 2 year enlistment.
Dave, your vids serve as a type of time-capsule... the rollerbladers in nyc let me relive the city as it was back then. Great feel of nostalgia from these.
You did it again David. I am so moved. Thank you.
I can imagine a world where all of this training, bravery and discipline is put toward saving lives instead of taking them.
They call those combat medics.
Not until Jesus comes back
I mean killing people is saving lives. What kind up fucked up utopia you think you gonna manifest? Best unfuck yourself.
Just where do you think you'd be without guys like them standing watch?
Thank-you, from the mother of a Marine.
Dear David,
I've been following your channel for a year now and you just keep coming up with such good, interesting and amazing content. I just want to say that I admire your work and that im really thankful that a person like you exists.
I've learned a lot from al your content, it makes me look at life differently and it helps me cope with my depression.
Lots of Love, Chloë
Thank you Chloe. I do hope that you are a subscriber.
David Hoffman-filmmaker
@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker Yes I am subscribed :) For a year now!
Looking forward to the reunion video. USMC 1988-2015
Wow this brought back alot of good feelings I have not felt in a while. Served 8 years been out for 3 years now I will be a Marine till the day I die. Semper Fidelis
Loved the video some of our county's finest love your work can't wait to see the reunion
Graduated from parris island back in May. This is pretty cool to see the old generation of marines
I think what you mean is "Salty" generation :)
I graduated boot camp in 1975 when I came home on leave everybody seem like a kid to me my mother looked at me and said my God you took my overweight son and made him a man I've never regretted going in the Marine Corps and the rest of my life I knew at that point in time I never had to prove anything to anybody I was a Marine always earned never given since 1775 we don't worry about who's the baddest sumbitch in the valley is we know
Mr. Hoffman:
Sir,
Thank you so very much, for creating this documentary tribute, to our United States Marine Corps. I remember watching it, when it first came out on PBS. It truly inspired me, into wanting to enlist, into the Corps.
Over the years, I've often wondered, as to whatever happened, to each and every one of those Marines, as I was later informed, that sadly, many of them, may have been killed, during the surprise attack bombings, on the Marine Corps Barracks, in Beirut, Lebanon, back in 1983. I pray that I'm wrong about such news.
In closing, I hope that you will be able, to catch up on all of 1st platoon's stories, and videotape it, record it, for historical posterity.
Thank you and GOD bless.
Sincerely yours,
Mr. John David McJunkin
P.S. May you always find enjoyment, in the passions of your life, and may your passion, make your life, more enjoyable, for you.
Thank you John. Your P.S. exactly pictures the kind of life I have lived. Though it can be risky and sometimes is a bit scary (where is the next are coming from) it has proven to be a wonderful way to stay alive and feel young.
David Hoffman-filmmaker
USMC 1982-1988. ~ 0331
MCRD San Diego we started out with 82 recruits, I graduated 13.5 weeks later with 42 Marines.
Marines aren't made there born, there's very few select that ever get to call themselves US. Marines.
The Marine Corps likes to think they made you, no your born to be a Marine you just dont get the tittle until you have earned the Eagle Globe & Anchor. In boot camp they are looking for men who have NO quit in there personalities, if you do they will find it, beat you with it, and you will quit. God makes Marines, only a few a year, the Marine cops test's there resolve, and if they pass gives them the seal and title. that's the truth.
How the hell did you guys loose 40 recruits in boot? We lost 2 from quiting and I think like 1 from a bad piss test.
@@jessejamison9881 different stadards durring peace time. They dont want nothing but the cream. Durring times of war they will make almost anyone an 0311. comprende ?? Its also why your reading about Marines getting in trouble, the Corps is full of shitbirds. This down grade in standards will tarnish our reputation.
@@danelobe2524 yah I know what you mean. The Corp is a shit show right now. I was in from 04-08. It wasn't as bad as it is now. They are still recruiting like wartime. The Corps is a shit show right now.
@@jessejamison9881 look at history, that was the demise of the Roman legionares, who at that time in history were the premier fighting force of the world.
0331 tell the end. God bless you sir
Mr Hoffman, thank you for making/posting these videos. Time capsule material!!!!
I enjoy you older work from the past. The street interviews from the 60's, and the one-on-one with the Vietnam Vets are great!
Yet, I especially liked the old 80's AT&T automated operater reel you did. I remember as a kid, being amazed by the voice on the other line. Brought back a lot of memories.
And thanks for this video. USMC Cold Weather Training was ROUGH! I forgot how cold and uncomfortable it was. We not only had to take care of ourselves, but all of our weapons and gear...not to mention our brothers! Semper Fi!
Appreciate your time filming Marines! Thank you Mr. Hoffman
Marine here. You almost* made me cry but I skated right out of it at the last minute like a good Devil does lol. Amazing video, and absolutely true. Sgt Rod 04-12
Me too brother...I skated right around it. Semper Fi.
Thanks for this. Our family has its third active-duty Marine right now. My nephew.
Hearing this and thinking of my grandfather, and
Anyway, I’m crying a little too much to be articulate.
Maybe later. I’m going to share this with our families & friends.
Thankyou, j
Thank you for all that you have shared and your Marine relatives.
David Hoffman - filmmaker
Alright Gents Camera Crews are coming fresh hair cuts and everyone must shave
I did the winter cold weather training in 83 it was a blast..
Great content.
Stellar work David! Your documentaries on the marines and also those airmen in Germany were both really cool! I appreciate the style of these sorts of documentaries you've done, they feel really genuine to spend as much time as they do on the one-on-one interviews and just letting int interviewee go off. I enjoy it a lot!
Thankyou for releasing this work on TH-cam, and thankyou for making this.
I wish you would do a film about the dark side of the Corps. I lived near Miramar for many years. Met many Marines who were seriously screwed up by their experience in the Corps. Drugs, mental illness, domestic violence, rape, etc etc.
I had a long talk with a Marine one time about a lot of things. One of the things he said stuck with me. He said, "there's a reason we call each other shit bags".
Thank you for sharing this video!! My dad is in it. ❤️
Fantastic. Whoever your dad is, those young men treated me and my crew wonderfully. We never forgot them. Thank him please.
David Hoffman - filmmaker
If this was in 1986, I was there! The operation was called Northern Wedding Bold Guard, and we sailed on the USS Inchon. Still remember the beautiful flight on CH-53’s, all taking off the flight deck and in formation. Plenty of good and bad stories from that op! Almost lost my feet in that cold! We went to Norway, Denmark, then to Germany, and to London for liberty. Semper Fi! Edit: I just read the description, and it was in 86! Wow!! Maybe you also convoyed with us? I was with 3/8 at the time. Thanks for the video sir, and the memories
Dan. I wish I could remember more of the details. But there are one or 2 commentators on this clip who were on that exercise. It sounds like you were there based on your description. I was just with one platoon and stayed with that platoon to make the film.
David Hoffman-filmmaker
David Hoffman Thank you sir. Did you also ride on the USS Inchon? Those Marines didn’t look familiar, but I suppose they were an attachment from Camp Lejeune. I heard one of them say that he’d been gone for 8 months, but that operation lasted roughly 2-3 months. I know when we got back on ship in Kiel Germany, our berthing on the Inchon was not a place many could tolerate, as the smell of being in the field with no showers was quite a smell, lol. What was historically interesting about our crossing the Atlantic, we passed right over a Russian submarine that had a mission to launch a missile in the USA. There is a documentary on that, which shows the officers of that submarine talking about that mission. Well, enjoyed your sharing of this video sir, and thanks again! Semper Fidelis
Love your videos
Been in the Marines 10 years now and currently serving my past year as a recruiter. It makes me happy to hear that the things these Marines are saying back in the 80s hasn’t changed now in 2019. Thank you for this upload.
From the halls of MontezuuuuUma...
To the shores of Tripoli...
I will fight my country's battles...
In air on land ant at sea
First to fight for right and freedom...
And to keep our honor clean
I am a USMC DESERT SHIELD/STORM VET. 1986 - 1993
Semper Fi Marine. Glad you're home.
So much respect to these guys. They have every right to feel that pride. I wish them all the best upon their return.
I remember my tour of duty in the marine corps during the 70s. My best friend's to this day are the ones I served with.
89 days until i will arrive at parris island for basic. Wish me luck!
Klaus Warsteiner Good luck young shower shoe, just remember you have the power and ability to overcome challenges
just remember, it has to end sometime. p.s. boot camp is gonna seem hard when u go through it but ull look back and think it was easy
I'm glad you are going to see these guys. Halfway through this video I was wondering where they are now and how they've fared since you filmed this.
Hi David, Loving you’re archives. I’m a Marine, served with 1/1 A Co. 1st Plt 2006-2010 and my dad, the real Master Chief as opposed to the Halo video game character, was a doc (Corpsman) and instructor in Cold Weather Medicine at the Mountain Warefare Training Center for awhile. I noticed a bit of cold weather medicine (Armpit Warming) the doc was performing in the video. If you have more footage of Corpsman, and/or Marines commenting on their docs, you outta share it with the world. I’d love to be able to share it with my dad and I’ve always felt as I’m sure most Marines do that “Devil Docs” get all of the same work but none of the glorification that we get as Marines and they really should be highlighted and known about by more Americans.
Nicely done! Certainly appreciate the guys pride, dedication, attitude and service! I wish them all well!
I’m excited for the follow up!
Semper Fi
Semper Fi
I've never experienced the connection and brotherhood these men have and likely never will. I honor our soldiers. both my grandfathers were soldiers and my father was an air force captain.
Thank you Mr. Hoffman. Great video clip! I really enjoyed and appreciate it! Well don sir.
Semper Fi & God Speed
Man brings back memories, good times, amen to the truth spoken! Semper Fi all my brothers and sisters and God bless America
Well, I just subscribed so I don't miss the reunion video. Nice work!
This was 1986. I joined in 1987 and went to boot camp in 1988. All this sounds very familiar.
My dad was a Green Beret. My dream is to join the Corps as a 0341.
Yet you have a picture of joe stalin
You really want to be a mortarman?
You get absolutely slayed as a mortar man tough guys
Ya Boi Gavin - What’s with the name calling? I asked him a simple question. Maybe you can tell me more about being a mortarman?
Yes I want to be one
Marines. Best of the best. Some things never change. Outstanding video.
Amazing. Can't wait.
God Damm tears-i cant see ...............I retired in 1980 after 22 years in. I wen to boot camp 20
aug58-plt 188 1stBn PI------i would do it agbain in a heart beat.........every dam thing ........
It's a brotherhood we earned the title Marine those were the best and hardest years of my life Semper Fi Brothers "Ooorah" Marine corps Corps
These guys have the most colourful personalities I've seen in my life. Especially the Jersey kid had me laughing so hard.
Once a jarhead always a jarhead.
Great share!!! Thank you David ❤❤
Awesome
Awesome video, Marines 1980-1989 S.F.
I'm a 6 year veteran, myself. It definitely changes you, for the better...but you can never take, at face value, what ANYONE does and says, who knows they are on camera.
@@judilandrey3719 Thank You! God Bless You, Too!
OORAH! FUCKIN 03! I was friggin 13 when this was made...5 yrs later I was standing on those foot prints at MCRDSD at the RBC. after you take that knee and are read the UCMJ, that’s the moment I knew this was gonna be intense. A few months later I earned my EGA and that was the most pride I have ever felt. SEMPER FI to all of my fellow Devildogs out there. We Marines share a bond only fellow Marines would understand, Good to go! I proudly served and would do it all over again most Ricky Fuckin Tic!
I did Bridgeport Mountain Warfare twice. It sucked but I'd probably do it again.
3/7, MWCS-38, VMM-166
2007-2015.
They were most likely warned prior to this interview not to say the wrong thing.
They were not. They spoke how they felt with no warning and no "official" with us.
David Hoffman - filmmaker
Whatever. When I was in the corps it wasn't unusual to be told what to say and what not to say. I was even addressed for stuff I had said on my Facebook once
And if they were briefed it probably happened before you ever showed up.
When u have to go to a safety brief on ur day off for a 96 ur gunna be working on yup loving it....
Not serving my country in the military is one of my greatest life regrets as an American man. I was born in 1964. The year I graduated college I had acquired my pilots license, and intended to try and go fly jets for the Navy, then life simply dealt me another hand. To this day, I literally feel a tinge of shame that I’ve never been in the Service in some capacity.
A few of my dads buddies and my buddies as well are marines. Some of the craziest, funniest, rowdiest, yet finest men I have ever had the chance to hang out with!!
It’s so interesting hearing the men of pre-9/11.
SEMPER FI my brothers and sisters, i never had the chance to freeze my coconut’s off, But i was knee deep in the sh***t up in I Corps, 3rd MARDIV, circa ‘69-70, Time’s change also how we were treated in ‘68 bootcamp; But once in NAM, understood why all the beatings and profain mouth was necessary, too many souls left behind, may they rest in peace.
2nd video that made this ol crayon eater look around for onions. Thank you Mr Hoffman. You show truth .
I love this so much. I feel so motivated!
Is that a Boston or NYC accent? Had dinner with a long time family friend tonight, one of the few Canadians to serve in the marines in the 60s.
thats outstanding . a lot of Americans were running into Canada in the 60s . Semper Fi .
If I had to guess, the Marine at 4:00 is from Boston. At one point and right around the time this was filmed South Boston had the highest amount of recruits in the country per capita. (which is weird because Massachusetts is one of the lowest states)
The Marine at 6:00 is all NY.
@@chrisconley8583 the Houlihan name threw me off for a second.
I look forward to your follow up video. 🌟