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Commandant’s 245th Marine Corps Birthday Message

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 พ.ย. 2020
  • As the 245th Marine Corps birthday draws near, Gen. David H. Berger reminds us how the Corps' legacy lives on in every Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Erik Estrada)

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  • @danelobe2524
    @danelobe2524 3 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    The toughest 13.5 weeks of my life were MCRD, California. I thought.
    Then Beruit, then came the mother of all wars. I got shot, blowed up twice and lived though the pain of loss of friends and my rehabilitation. My biggest challenge was yet to come, my devorce after 14 years of marrage. I'd rather be dragged though a field of mud and barbed wire than do that again. However you wouldn't know if you saw me today the hell I've walked through. Im a survivor, and I made it because God ordained it. I just kept gritting my teeth and persevering and made it too today, but not with out the strength, will power and fortitude I learned in MCRD California.
    Thank you Corps, thank you Chesty.
    God Bless the United States Marine Corps forever......
    Happy Birthday Marines
    Semper Fi !!!

    • @skyhawk61
      @skyhawk61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amen!!

    • @corneliusbartholemew6725
      @corneliusbartholemew6725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Semper Fi

    • @bagelbob3979
      @bagelbob3979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      thank you for your service

    • @edwardmarcot464
      @edwardmarcot464 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      God bless, Semper Fi and Happy Birthday Marine!
      From an OLD Vietnam Marine.

    • @fishcook0409
      @fishcook0409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you for your service, happy birthday devil dog!

  • @tim41844
    @tim41844 3 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    "Marines die. That’s what we’re here for. But the Marine Corps lives forever and that means you live forever.”- R. Lee Ermey as GySgt Hartman.

    • @schmeazy
      @schmeazy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He was a guest of honor at my first or second ball at Miramar way back.

    • @fredrickmillstead6397
      @fredrickmillstead6397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@schmeazy death before dishonor.

    • @koraleyaangelica3033
      @koraleyaangelica3033 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's really difficult to hear about Gunny he was a very strong force in my life for well over 17 years I have a secret birthday gift for you all of you Marines actually don't die they're either awake upstairs or downstairs I'm not a Marine but I saw God in his mighty angels and I was given a chance to stay longer even though I was diagnosed with a rare condition in 2002 daddy died in 03 exactly 6 months later my Marine is gone from Iraq his MOS was 0311 I hope and pray that the microphone is saying everything correctly because I actually really have to rely on it now I don't have anybody near me except God that's perfect and my home is getting ready to be my official hospice address I had a stillborn after my husband's passing due to war protesters and I've even lost more than one child and all of my children are far away serving or healing and just trying to get through life my Marine died on my daughter's birthday and she had her baby on her birthday so it is a celebration of life of 3 I'm sorry that I had to give you a belated happy birthday I really emotionally couldn't do it I spent my time in the living room at the shadow box I don't understand society my previous comment would probably explain that better but I'm not one for attention just wanting to explain why it's belated because whether you know it or not I've always been there for you I was in early teenage wife we had a honeymoon lifestyle not a phase the only real discussion we had was that I refused a real diamond for my wedding ring nobody's going to be a peasant and dig for my diamond so they're will not be a diamond the only time I think I fussed at him is that the cemetery but I apologized simply because he made a quick decision but he made a decision I know he was in strong belief with he saved lives proud of him but wasn't prepared wasn't his only deployment and I miss the sunsets in 29 Palms I've lived at many bases lejeune Kings Bay doesn't matter what order but the first one and the last one was twentynine Palms my first address and the early 1990s was 13 desert avenue and they base General I believe was base General Stanley who would always take my son for a bike run even though he would be running if you received a care package from tattoo artists and things like that that was from me there's a place that is forbidden for dependents but I was allowed to go up there I won't say it because the microphone will get it wrong and I have to completely rely on it would not want it misspelled I'll give you a hint you always took panorama photos on it and look down at the mountain side I went up there in my high heels determined Gunny even top brass visiting and the I was allowed to take my red and yellow roses and let them go into the wind I was so stubborn about it that they didn't even tell me no they made sure I didn't slip loved how determined I was to show my love to you but not in a Jody way so if you ever had red yellow rose petals hit you while you were on base and the 1990s and even after 9/11again that was me I have a playlist for you and my Facebook is public my daughter is my legacy holder he died on her birthday she gave birth recently on her birthday I hope I'm not repeating myself but that will always be home and Marines don't die go to my playlist on here you'll know what's for you you'll know what is mine God and his mighty Angels were so bright and gave me a chance to stay or go I was able to stay a little longer my Ultimate Kevlar I pray you find him now that's my birthday gift to you I love you so much home is where my heart is and please never miss a sunset for me I really love that I'm sure I'm certain it's in my previous comments not about me you'll have how I care that's why it's there is No death to us part between him and I I also was awkward about my birthday and loved how your birthday always was scheduled on mine 17 years how beautiful however it had a deeper meaning some of your faces may never grow old it wasn't about the dress it was beyond about the dress blues I understood that even as a young teenage we kept everybody in our home I cut their hair I took care of them they brought food I found a way I cooked it I wanted them to have a home they felt trapped in the middle of nowhere and I was happy I finally got to have my family I wanted my big family I always wanted I could not tell you Happy birthday on time because it was too emotional I spent it at the shadow box this time so please forgive me for that soon my address will be my hospice address and there's no need for them to bring in that bed I'm still keeping that couch I was supposed to go before they did but I'm still here and maybe it was to tell you that you don't die all our birthdays and anniversaries were in November even wedding as well so it was very difficult and I apologize for that happy belated birthday I hope I pray you understand go see Semper Fi love you thank you for being a part of my journey whether you knew it or not in my Ultimate Kevlar Name Jesus Christ Amen Sincerely Koraleya Angelica

  • @sophiahernandez8532
    @sophiahernandez8532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    My son completed his dream since he was 8 years old..last friday he became a United States Marine..thank you to all the Marines who served..are serving..and becoming Marines..Happy Birthday

    • @curtis209
      @curtis209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Semper Fi. Your son will LITERALLY have the best around him protecting him and he them. Oorah.

    • @zenith3515
      @zenith3515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome! Good luck to your family.

    • @rogeliozambrano8913
      @rogeliozambrano8913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Semper Fi he is now part of the biggest brotherhood in the world and we will forever have his 6.

    • @sophiahernandez8532
      @sophiahernandez8532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you to you all for serving our country..God Bless you all..

    • @sophiahernandez8532
      @sophiahernandez8532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @joe ragman Thank you..and thank you for your military service..

  • @adrianholland6787
    @adrianholland6787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Old Corps, New Corps, it doesn’t matter. Once a Marine, always a Marine. Stand tall, and stand proud. To all my brothers and sisters, Semper Fi. God Bless.

    • @adrianholland6787
      @adrianholland6787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Old Corps Marine Easy there old salty one. First of all, Thank you for your service. Everybody knows that the Corps is nowhere near as strong as it used to be. But the men and women entering the Corps now, have no way of changing it back to the old ways. But we can still respect and appreciate the men and women, that not only serve in the Corps, but any of are Armed Forces.

    • @AverageGIJoeOutdoors
      @AverageGIJoeOutdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it will matter when they start sending body bags home and they call up all the old crusty MF's to actually make real Marines again...... it will happen unfortunately... we are due for a good one.....

    • @adrianholland6787
      @adrianholland6787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AverageGIJoeOutdoors Marines have been sacrificing their lives for this country, since the birth of the Corps. Back in the day, Marines fought harder than today’s Marines, but today’s Marine fight smarter. Then we have the units like MARSOC, and Recon, which I still believe, are a superior fighting force.

    • @ff-ou4sb
      @ff-ou4sb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I dare any one of you "old Corps" Marines to badmouth a young man or woman who just earned the title of Marine to their face. It's a pathetic attitude that you've got if all you can do is diminish their commitment to our Corps and Country simply because things have changed since you were in. How the heck do you get off assuming you know how they will react in any future combat. Y'all are the problem for not supporting them. Semper Fi, Mac.

    • @AverageGIJoeOutdoors
      @AverageGIJoeOutdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hell it would probly take a squad of one of these new kindler gentler marines to kick my ass...... and yeah dipshit... most of them are just in it for the benefits and have no desire to fight..... no desire to serve.... they just want what they can get out of it... not the other way around.... maybe a few here and there... but its nothing like it use to be.... I have too many good friends that just finished their 20 or 25 and they could not wait to get the fuck out.....

  • @themisfitbrigade
    @themisfitbrigade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    Happy Birthday Devil Dogs, here’s to another 245 years of our Corps

    • @brianahernofficial
      @brianahernofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Rahhhhhh!

    • @danelobe2524
      @danelobe2524 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ooh "f▪♤《en" rahh !!

    • @gulfgypsy
      @gulfgypsy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And may the USMC always know we the Patriots of this great Republic support you, respect you and always will!
      (caveat --- I'm an old Navy brat who was blessed to have shared my life with a USAF MSGT, retired, 100% s/c disabled vet -- 3 tours in Vietnam, who's last duty station was as a recruiter)

    • @chrisperez311
      @chrisperez311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Semper fi.

    • @curtis209
      @curtis209 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yut yut!!! Semper Gumby! 0311 FOREVER!

  • @deuddersun
    @deuddersun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    Happy Birthday to all my Marine Corps Sisters and Brothers. Semper Fidelis!

    • @arronlockyer5424
      @arronlockyer5424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fellow Patriots we need your help! I am retired USMC Mustang after 28 years!! This is my son account. He was a VOLUNTEER FIREMAN, AND VOLUNTEER EMS. He was always there to help others in their time of need! Its simple can you skip an extra cup of coffee a few times this week to help someone that would help you?? We have all said we will help fellow Patriots in their time of need and we all stand together!!!... Please help .. www.gofundme.com/f/help-cervical-spinal-problems

    • @harryd9579
      @harryd9579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      "You join the Navy, you join the Air Force, you become a Marine" Powerful. True.
      God Bless the U.S. Marine Corps. Happy Birthday.

    • @thebronzetoo
      @thebronzetoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Happy birthday, Devil-Dogs!!!
      Semper Fi!!

    • @iamastrum8520
      @iamastrum8520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My older brother is stationed in North Carolina, for the MARINE CORPS, and I will be going to bootcamp as soon as I finish getting through MEPS, I am 20 years old, and my older Cousin Paul also was a United States Marine.

    • @iamastrum8520
      @iamastrum8520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your service! 🙏🏼

  • @BG-nj7kf
    @BG-nj7kf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    From an old, fat, broken former Marine, this makes me wish I was 18 again. I would do it all exactly the same. Semper Fi!

    • @zeitlerusmc
      @zeitlerusmc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I got out in 08 I too would jump at the chance to go back!!

    • @BG-nj7kf
      @BG-nj7kf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @joe ragman thanks. And that is why I love being a Marine.

    • @AverageGIJoeOutdoors
      @AverageGIJoeOutdoors 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      trust me... you would want nothing to do with the modern marine corps...... you can actually get in trouble for making a female marine cry.....

    • @Mardasee
      @Mardasee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here. I arrived at Parris Island in the summer of 1976. Today I feel like an old guy I guess.

    • @Mardasee
      @Mardasee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AverageGIJoeOutdoors I was taught to stay away from woman Marines lest you want to pay child support later.

  • @GySgt_USMC_Ret.
    @GySgt_USMC_Ret. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    Semper Fidelis to all my fellow Marines! Happy 245th Birthday!
    Fair winds and following seas to all.

    • @tylermichels7947
      @tylermichels7947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Aye Guns Fair winds and Semper Fi

    • @youwillnotknowmyname840
      @youwillnotknowmyname840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Salute to you Gunny ~Future United States Marine

    • @vividzcsgo3333
      @vividzcsgo3333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      rah gunny

    • @youwillnotknowmyname840
      @youwillnotknowmyname840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@trashuogaming3330 thanks for your downputting information I hope you feel better about yourself smh. I ship out to bootcamp in February. AG contract aviation crew chief.

    • @GySgt_USMC_Ret.
      @GySgt_USMC_Ret. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@youwillnotknowmyname840 Congrats on your AG contract, recruit! A toast to you with a fresh cup of coffee. Cheers! Salute! Skol! May you have a long, successful career in our Corps. Maybe we'll meet after my reincarnation as a U.S. Space Marine (no guarantees, as life is an open contract).
      Fair winds and following seas.

  • @kendrickjames1045
    @kendrickjames1045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I am so happy they included the pictures of the Navajo Code Talkers from World War 2. They're one of the reasons I joined the Corps.
    "Were it not for the Navajo Code Talkers, the Marines never would have taken Iwo Jima."
    I am honored to be a Navajo and a Marine for my country. Happy 245th Birthday Marine brothers and sisters. Semper Fidelis.

    • @thewatcher4552
      @thewatcher4552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Had the privilege of serving with a couple...Great people! And could out drink all of us lol!!

    • @obiestill5785
      @obiestill5785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mmmm Thank you Brotherman! You among the fewest and the proudest for damn good reasons!!!🔥❤️🔥 Many blessings to you and yours.

  • @TubbyPuppy
    @TubbyPuppy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I begin Reconnaissance training on the 10th. No better way than to celebrate and honor our fallen brothers. Semper Fi
    Happy 245th birthday 🔥

    • @fishcook0409
      @fishcook0409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      good luck homie, ur gonna need it. happy birthday bro

    • @dionthomas5418
      @dionthomas5418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Go hard and kick ass and become a Force Recon Marine, you got this Marine, Happy Birthday

    • @rogeliozambrano8913
      @rogeliozambrano8913 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Congrats Marine Semper Fi brother. Swift Silent and Deadly

  • @kamrynsmart9151
    @kamrynsmart9151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    God bless all those who serve our country.

    • @ls66
      @ls66 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen!

    • @braxtonmonceret6371
      @braxtonmonceret6371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen brother

    • @arronlockyer5424
      @arronlockyer5424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@braxtonmonceret6371 Fellow Patriots we need your help! I am retired USMC Mustang after 28 years!! This is my son account. He was a VOLUNTEER FIREMAN, AND VOLUNTEER EMS. He was always there to help others in their time of need! Its simple can you skip an extra cup of coffee a few times this week to help someone that would help you?? We have all said we will help fellow Patriots in their time of need and we all stand together!!!... Please help .. www.gofundme.com/f/help-cervical-spinal-problems

  • @messy_096
    @messy_096 3 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    19 dislikes are the guys that couldn't join the Marines and went and joined the Air force

    • @doom4067
      @doom4067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And didn't make it through basic training.

    • @caseyferrari2476
      @caseyferrari2476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LOL

    • @arronlockyer5424
      @arronlockyer5424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@doom4067 Fellow Patriots we need your help! I am retired USMC Mustang after 28 years!! This is my son account. He was a VOLUNTEER FIREMAN, AND VOLUNTEER EMS. He was always there to help others in their time of need! Its simple can you skip an extra cup of coffee a few times this week to help someone that would help you?? We have all said we will help fellow Patriots in their time of need and we all stand together!!!... Please help .. www.gofundme.com/f/help-cervical-spinal-problems

    • @mtnride4930
      @mtnride4930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My Dad was a Marine in WWII the Old Breed 1st marine div. He was proud I went in the Air Force and became a medic. I hope I made him proud and when I became a Firefighter he again told me how proud he was 30 year career in Fire Service and had ex Marines on my crew, all of us veterans together.

    • @giovanniFresca
      @giovanniFresca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They would have joined the marines but they would have knocked the drill instructor out

  • @SalvadorMartinez-pg3yu
    @SalvadorMartinez-pg3yu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    We defend this nation against all eneimies, foriegn and DOMESTIC.

    • @AgentRacerX
      @AgentRacerX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Semper Fi! I know we all take the oath to support and defend the constitution very serious

    • @napoy17
      @napoy17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rah!

    • @chrisperez311
      @chrisperez311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Till the day I die I’ll hold the line

    • @Mardasee
      @Mardasee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pray that they abide by their oath and will band together when refusing unlawful orders.

    • @Dr.Pepper001
      @Dr.Pepper001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I joined the Corps in 1964 to go fight Communism in Vietnam. How about our modern Marines fight against the Communism that has infiltrated society and government right here in America.

  • @CaptAmeric
    @CaptAmeric 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Here’s health to you and to our Corps! Semper Fidelis, my Brothers and Sisters!

  • @adventurousamerica7851
    @adventurousamerica7851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Happy birthday to all my fellow war dogs, SEMPER FI.. I love each and everyone of you, from the day they pinned the eagle globe and anchor on my chest. My heart and soul has belonged to the corps. I am retired now and much much older, and still my heart beats fast every time I hear the tune of marching feet and the site of our brothers and sisters in blue and gold. I still to this day sleep in a rack and find myself in my everyday work day, using Marine speak LOL much to the confusion and amusement of my fellow workers.it fills me with pride when a guest ask me over only to say to me , "your a Marine ? "I had the sister of a lady I was dating ask me one day why do you define yourself by you having been a Marine? and all I could say was I am sure you will not understand this but I do not define myself by me being a Marine , It has defined me ! It is not what I did it is who I am . Vietnam to Afghanistan 67 to 2004

  • @odysseusmendez4141
    @odysseusmendez4141 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    My daughter is a Marine and I am very proud of her.

  • @leciaman
    @leciaman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    my father was a Marine saw the flag go up on Iwo. My granddaughter is a Marine
    she bought me a shirt that on the back says
    IF YOU CAN READ THIS THANK A TEACHER
    IF YOU CAN READ THIS IN ENGLISH
    THANK A MARINE
    I WEAR IT PROUDLY

  • @akasgsvirgil9503
    @akasgsvirgil9503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    All of this ceases to matter if the government and our leaders are not legitimately elected by the will of the American People.
    I fear the time is upon us for those of us who have sworn the Oath to once again be that difference.
    Happy Birthday, Marines.
    Semper Fi

  • @willwolf8436
    @willwolf8436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I miss my brothers.

  • @usmc-veteran73-77
    @usmc-veteran73-77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was in the Corps when we celebrated our 200th year, back on 10 Nov 1975. Happy 245th year to all Marines past and present. Semper Fi

    • @RHINO3648
      @RHINO3648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here Brother ! On Nov 10th 1975 , approx 30 in our command ran a 200 mile relay , next to 24 area Air Strip on MCB Camp Pen ! Took the best of a day ! One at a time with 1 baton ! I will never forget my time in the USMC ! Semper Fi

    • @usmc-veteran73-77
      @usmc-veteran73-77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RHINO3648 cool story Walt. I had Duty NCO that day, I was with H&S Co H&S Bn, 2nd Force Service Support Group at Camp LeJeune. Take care Marine, wish we could run like we did back in 1975. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant from Charleston West Virginia.

  • @karrieannbean
    @karrieannbean 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Y'all are badass.
    - signed, A Grateful Nation

    • @guts_4534
      @guts_4534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      💪👌🇺🇸

  • @thewatcher4552
    @thewatcher4552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So grateful to have earned the title U.S. Marine! "Marines meet and exceed the standard. That is what Marines do and that is what the nation expects" Semper Fi

  • @bigboybarry91
    @bigboybarry91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    To all the Marines out there,
    Thank you for your commitment, your honor, and your loyalty.
    You all risk your lives for our country everyday.
    Happy birthday.
    Semper Fidelis! ❤️

  • @wesleygarcia9387
    @wesleygarcia9387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    “You join the army, you join the navy, but you became a Marine”

    • @arronlockyer5424
      @arronlockyer5424 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fellow Patriots we need your help! I am retired USMC Mustang after 28 years!! This is my son account. He was a VOLUNTEER FIREMAN, AND VOLUNTEER EMS. He was always there to help others in their time of need! Its simple can you skip an extra cup of coffee a few times this week to help someone that would help you?? We have all said we will help fellow Patriots in their time of need and we all stand together!!!... Please help .. www.gofundme.com/f/help-cervical-spinal-problems

    • @fredrickmillstead6397
      @fredrickmillstead6397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You become a Marine for eternity. SEMPER FIDELIS.

    • @DivePlane13
      @DivePlane13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A better wording i think would be, you become a soldier, you become a sailor, but none of them becomes a marine. Meaning that the marines are the only branch where you become the actual name of the branch

    • @fredrickmillstead6397
      @fredrickmillstead6397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for hanging in with us. Semper Fi.

    • @wolf7292
      @wolf7292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DivePlane13 ur overthinking, smoothbrain kekw

  • @krasnavin
    @krasnavin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Marines are the few, the proud and the best! Happy Birthday Leathernecks! SF! Dr. Chris Shove, SGT USMC.

  • @gunnycarranza3965
    @gunnycarranza3965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I am proud to have served in one of the most elite organizations of the world the marine corps Semper fi my brothers and sisters usmc retired

  • @curtis209
    @curtis209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    " I went and got Eli".... a person who goes after another human being that is being dragged away by the enemy into a forest is truly someone above and beyond, 99.9% of people would have stayed put out of FEAR, and you would never guess how brave and how much of a man he is by his looks. I truly will try harder to not judge people, his story, among alot of others, has shown me that you have NO IDEA WHAT A PERSON HAS GONE THROUGH in their life, so no JUDGMENT.
    Semper Fi to all my brothers and sisters. Errrrrr!!!
    0311 1/4 C co. 1st MAR DIV 2005-2009, 3 Tours, WEST-PAC 2006, Al Qaim Iraq 2007, Fallujah 2008-2009. Semper Gumby.

  • @treys26
    @treys26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    3/5 Dark Horse. You never quit understand “Once a Marine” until the day you understand what that means.
    Semper Fi.

    • @zeitlerusmc
      @zeitlerusmc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What years were you in? Had a LT akalanou I served with who came over from 3/5. I was 04-08

    • @JT-nu1oi
      @JT-nu1oi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      GET SOME !!!! 3/5

  • @idontcare8792
    @idontcare8792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    From a brand new Marine made in the hills of Quantico, Semper Fi and happy birthday to all the Marines out there.

    • @usmc-veteran73-77
      @usmc-veteran73-77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you and Happy Birthday from all us old Marines who were there when we celebrated our 200th Birthday of the Marine Corps 10 November 1975. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant.

    • @GySgt_USMC_Ret.
      @GySgt_USMC_Ret. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Fair winds and following seas.

    • @usmc-veteran73-77
      @usmc-veteran73-77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GySgt_USMC_Ret. thats right GySgt. Semper Fi

    • @anthonycastelluci9225
      @anthonycastelluci9225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Get that man a piece of cake!

    • @usmc-veteran73-77
      @usmc-veteran73-77 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where you stationed "I Don't Care" Camp LeJeune or Camp Pendleton?

  • @dannyambrose8337
    @dannyambrose8337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Happy Birthday

    • @dannyambrose8337
      @dannyambrose8337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      my Grandfather HardCore Marine he retired 30 yrs he was 18 years old he was born from Warren Ohio,call him transfer to Paris Iceland South Carolina he hall of fam? be came legend?

    • @user-kl6fw4ct4f
      @user-kl6fw4ct4f 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Happy birthday fellow marines, semper fidelis.

    • @dannyambrose8337
      @dannyambrose8337 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy birthday William Clinton Brooks Sr. R I P

  • @randyhanson9378
    @randyhanson9378 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This Marine Corps Non Commissioned Officer salutes my brothers and sisters of 245 years...
    "Semper Fidelis"!!!

  • @TLoecher1
    @TLoecher1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "You join the Army, you join the Navy, but you become a Marine." Love it!!!
    Semper Fidelis and happy birthday, Marines!!! Oorah!!

    • @SV-kr9fu
      @SV-kr9fu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      SIMPLI-FY, boy.

    • @Mom-USMCRichardUSMCChristopher
      @Mom-USMCRichardUSMCChristopher 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      SlowButSteady
      Eloquently written!
      I’m the Proud Mom of both of my kids.
      They also Earned The Title
      United States Marine
      USMC Richard &
      USMC Christopher’s mom

  • @LarryWeathersby
    @LarryWeathersby 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    51 year old proud WWII Marine son here. This is the best birthday message video I've seen in my lifetime. Well done. Happy Birthday, USMC

  • @ggrunt3792
    @ggrunt3792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Alpha 1/9 in the A Shau valley in 69 Operation Dewey Canyon PH Feb18 with the Violent Gentlemen 0331

    • @harryg5220
      @harryg5220 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome Home.

    • @darrellbryan6868
      @darrellbryan6868 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      3rd recon dewey canyon got the army pres. citation for that one glad u made it home brother god bless

    • @ggrunt3792
      @ggrunt3792 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@darrellbryan6868 are we still attacking

  • @eileenheitman4351
    @eileenheitman4351 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy birthday to my beloved Marine Corps. My 3 years in the Corps were some of the happiest/most anger filled/ challenging/rewarding/enlightening years of my life. I think of the Corps several times a day and I still dream of it. Those I served with....so funny, so smart, dedicated,determined, selfless. I’ve never worked with a better bunch of......kids, really. Kids with responsibilities and capabilities that few men will ever know. I thank the Corps for building into me the values that have served me to this day. It wasn’t easy and that’s what was so great about it. I learned that my mental/intellectual/physical capacities were way beyond what I knew them to be. God bless the Marine Corps and my brother and sister devildogs. I love you all. We are the few...............Semper Fidelis Dave Heitman, Sgt. 19 months in Vietnam.

  • @tch2fish2
    @tch2fish2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It was an honor as a Corpsman to serve with the Marines. Thanks for the memories. Happy Birthday Marines.

    • @fredrickmillstead6397
      @fredrickmillstead6397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Doc, you kept us healthy and ready for the next fight, I thank you. Semper Fi.

  • @smittysmitty481
    @smittysmitty481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Semper Fi Gents & God bless this country. We need it right now!

  • @benwarner3498
    @benwarner3498 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Best friend passed from cancer a few years ago. Bob was a Marine and served 2 tours in Nam. He was the best man I’ve known and I remember him every year! I joined the US Navy! Bob became a Marine!

  • @plan138
    @plan138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good night Chesty, wherever you are! Happy Birthday to all my Marine Brothers & Sisters Semper Fi!

  • @tritondriver1
    @tritondriver1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    So Proud to be a United States Marine-again United States !! Semper Fi ! "96-02"Happy Birthday

    • @tritondriver1
      @tritondriver1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@arronlockyer5424 Done 👍

    • @arronlockyer5424
      @arronlockyer5424 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tritondriver1 Thank you brother. Semper Fi

  • @thegrandmasabrina
    @thegrandmasabrina 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember seeing this film for the first time during recruit training. Way back in 1979. So happy to see it posted here in TH-cam. I try to watch this now each Marine Corps Birthday. Semper Fi and Happy Birthday to my Marine brothers and sisters.

  • @ronaldbentley3935
    @ronaldbentley3935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bravo 1/7 68- 69 happy birthday to all Marines who have served...we have stood on the shoulders of the Marines that went before us it is an exclusive brotherhood. ...Duty Honor Courage

  • @mr.sherlockholmes6130
    @mr.sherlockholmes6130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy Birthday Marines . I am a Marine always . The best part of my life . Semper Fidelis

  • @darinbarfield8738
    @darinbarfield8738 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love my Marine Corps!👍
    Happy Birthday 🎂
    Semper Fidelis 🇺🇸

  • @drelectric9795
    @drelectric9795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Since it's our birthday how bout the mother of all birthday surprises for us stuck in Australia. We all want to come home! Happy birthday 🎉 Marines!

  • @IggyCotton
    @IggyCotton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My Thanks and Prayers go out to every last one of you! God Bless then Men and Women of The United States Marine Corps! Semper Fidelis, and Happy Birthday!

  • @tomszrodak
    @tomszrodak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was so proud to wear this uniform.
    Happy birthday my beloved Marine Corps!!!
    SEMPER FIDELIS!!!

  • @dionthomas5418
    @dionthomas5418 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Happy Birthday Marines, America's elite badass Warriors defending America against all enemies everywhere including terrorists and other enemies of freedom since November 10th 1775

  • @pennywalker1812
    @pennywalker1812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing video. Proud to be a Marine!

  • @jameskawaikaupejrcwo3usmcr573
    @jameskawaikaupejrcwo3usmcr573 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To All Marines, past, present and future Happy 245th Marine Corps Birthday. Our Corps has come a long way since I stood at the foot of the Base Theatre of MCRD, RTR, San Diego, California in 1973. I had enlisted 48 years ago in 1972 after High School and never looked back. The Marine Corps will always be with me till I meet God. Semper Fidelis Marines. CWO3, Ret.

  • @Eg4x159
    @Eg4x159 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fucking inspirational Marines. Whenever I lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel I come back to listen to this.

  • @irockz281982
    @irockz281982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy Birthday fellow Marines! Semper Fi. Once a Marine, Always a Marine. Always conduct ourselves with discipline, spirit de Corps and great customes and courtesies. May we never forget what our Corps taught us since the moment we stepped on those yellow foot steps.

  • @pam0077
    @pam0077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They called them the Greatest Generation for good reason.

  • @gavinmiller5991
    @gavinmiller5991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This is why I want to be a marine.

    • @guts_4534
      @guts_4534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its a great lifestyle but also a hard one

    • @gavinmiller5991
      @gavinmiller5991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree

  • @USAIRFORCE621
    @USAIRFORCE621 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Marines embody the very words of respect, honor, courage, gallantry and valor! Sgt Dakota Meyers, Cpl Jason Dunham, Cpl Kyle Carpenter, Major Jim Capers, 3 Medal of Honor recipients and another one that many people are pushing to receive the recognition he so rightfully deserves, the recognition with the Medal of Honor will hopefully come to you soon Major Capers, Semper Fi Marines!

  • @redkidable
    @redkidable 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It honestly saddens me to never experience the marine corps the way these videos portray them I have heard nothing but amazing stories about the marines growing up and to have experienced none of it upon becoming a marines brings sadness to me because it could be so great but it just falls short. Happy birthday to the great marines that have served before me and to the institution of the Marine Corps. May it one day be as great as it once was

  • @slimothyjames6034
    @slimothyjames6034 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watched this video with my Senior DI and my platoon. It was a hell of a Marine Corps birthday, to be able to spend it with the man who helped mold me into a Marine, as well as the men who I earned the title Marine with. The steak and lobster that followed at the chow hall was amazing too

  • @fatmayo2293
    @fatmayo2293 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I myself am not a Marine.
    I have much family who have done lifelong service and spent most of my life with Marines.
    I F-ing love you guys!
    Happy Birthday to the Corps!

  • @HOVREDDY
    @HOVREDDY 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I left out a bottle of whiskey and MRE’s for Chesty last night. I woke up this morning and he left me a single crayon. Happy Birthday Marines!

  • @melindabendle6459
    @melindabendle6459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    GOD.BLESS THE UNITED STATE'S MARINE'S, MILITARY, AIR FORCE'S..THANK YOU ALL FOREVER 🇺🇸

  • @moonsookim9445
    @moonsookim9445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy B-day USMC!!!
    Ooh Rahhh!!!Let’s Go Together! Semper Fidelis!!!!!
    Greetings from ROKMC Sgt(Ret.) MoonSoo Kim

  • @caseyherald5088
    @caseyherald5088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy Birthday Marines. May the Lord Bless us and our Republic

  • @mtnride4930
    @mtnride4930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES! In honor of my Dad WWII Marine Vet 1st Marine Division the old breed. RIP DAD.

  • @flavadog17
    @flavadog17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Happy Birthday to my Marine brothers and sisters, from a salty old Soldier.

  • @akakolibri8927
    @akakolibri8927 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    at 73 i still get a lump in my throat when i hear the hymn. at 19 Vietnam was a hot, humid, bad experience. my friends were wounded and some died. i still think of them especially on memorial day. i hope the training is still brutal and demanding. it got me through some bad times. Happy Birthday USMC.

  • @wtpence4731
    @wtpence4731 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    May GOD Bless ALL Marines, passed ,present and future ! Changed my life,for the better, forever ! Fmr. Sgt. '69-72

  • @GT3Marine
    @GT3Marine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This year’s video got me choked up....

    • @anthonycastelluci9225
      @anthonycastelluci9225 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, they did a great job.

    • @D3ityCthulhu
      @D3ityCthulhu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Every year has me choked up...

    • @MrEric622
      @MrEric622 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's the pride swelling in your heart, forcing everything upward. Happy birthday, my brothers and sisters.

  • @bobbyray9825
    @bobbyray9825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Still love Al Gray's Sniper birthday message though. Proud to have served under General Gray.

    • @usmc-veteran73-77
      @usmc-veteran73-77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      General Gray was the Commanding Officer of the 4th Marines at Camp Hansen on Okinawa when I was there Aug 74-Sep75. We were there about the same time. He rotated back to LeJeune I think. He was a great Marine.

    • @suaiman4263
      @suaiman4263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Proud also to have served under Al Gray and P.X. Kelley

  • @kamrynsmart9151
    @kamrynsmart9151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    "The few, the proud."

    • @SV-kr9fu
      @SV-kr9fu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      U.S. Space Force? Or is it still USCG?

  • @vanontheloose211
    @vanontheloose211 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had the chance to meet Woody Williams when I was a poolee in Tx because he’d come to town for the Iwo Jima survivors reunion. It was one of the biggest honors Ive had to sit and listen to him tell his story.

  • @Timmothy2012
    @Timmothy2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you all for your service to all Marines past, present, and future happy 245th birthday to the Corp, Semper Fi and carry on.

  • @urdgk222
    @urdgk222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Semper fi to my brothers and sisters 2016-2020

    • @arronlockyer5424
      @arronlockyer5424 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fellow Patriots we need your help! I am retired USMC Mustang after 28 years!! This is my son account. He was a VOLUNTEER FIREMAN, AND VOLUNTEER EMS. He was always there to help others in their time of need! Its simple can you skip an extra cup of coffee a few times this week to help someone that would help you?? We have all said we will help fellow Patriots in their time of need and we all stand together!!!... Please help .. www.gofundme.com/f/help-cervical-spinal-problems

  • @rebel71965
    @rebel71965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    God Bless you all who serve and Happy Birthday

    • @arronlockyer5424
      @arronlockyer5424 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fellow Patriots we need your help! I am retired USMC Mustang after 28 years!! This is my son account. He was a VOLUNTEER FIREMAN, AND VOLUNTEER EMS. He was always there to help others in their time of need! Its simple can you skip an extra cup of coffee a few times this week to help someone that would help you?? We have all said we will help fellow Patriots in their time of need and we all stand together!!!... Please help .. www.gofundme.com/f/help-cervical-spinal-problems

  • @markwalters1584
    @markwalters1584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    If you are a manly man, give this video a thumbs up.

  • @travisalder9360
    @travisalder9360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Birthday Brothers and Sisters. God Bless you all. Til Valhalla. Semper Fidelis 🇺🇸

  • @tommybriceno7846
    @tommybriceno7846 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watched the whole video and tried not to shed a tear, we in the America do not know how blessed we our to have our beloved Corps protecting us day and night from evil God Bess 245 years ❤️🇺🇸

  • @mayberrysranch5156
    @mayberrysranch5156 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so proud of the Marines I've served with present, past and future and what We had accomplished in 245 years of service. Even after service do we continue to set ourselves apart through distinct character and selflessness. Honor Courage and Commitment is just a few of our values. No matter your color or race, I'm exceptionally proud to call you my brothers. Semper Fi and Happy Birthday Marines

  • @paulabley4596
    @paulabley4596 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    May God continue to bless and protect and guide my fellow Marines , past, present, future. I love my brothers and sisters. Honor,Couage,Commitment 24/7. So proud of my service in the United States Marine Corps! Semper Fi with much love!

  • @dannystranahan1004
    @dannystranahan1004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Semper Fi Marines and Happy Birthday!!!! 1984 to 1989 and 2002 to 2012.
    Miss my Brothers!!!

  • @donalddenton8135
    @donalddenton8135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Both parents were Marines: Iwo Jima and others for Dad. First Women Marine Class at Hunter College.
    I served with First Marine Division: 1966-1973 in Vietnam and other points.
    Two of my sons served with 15th MEU on Samatra (Air Wing) and MALS 31 (AIR Wing) in GWOT.

  • @edwardmarcot464
    @edwardmarcot464 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Happy Birthday and Semper Fidelis to all my Brothers and Sisters.
    Phu Bai, Hue, Quan Tri and points North, '65-'66

    • @jarhead6632
      @jarhead6632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome home Brother and Happy Birthday. Semper Fi

  • @Thundering_third_0311
    @Thundering_third_0311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy birthday Marines 🇺🇸🇺🇸 thank you for your service to great amazing country

  • @elizabethhenthorn8570
    @elizabethhenthorn8570 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    245 years and u never looked better. To all marines currently serving [my nephew in his 1st year] or those who have served [my late brother 1977-1986 and grandfather 1930's]....happy birthday devil dogs Texas loves you.

  • @proudtoclaimthetitle
    @proudtoclaimthetitle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Semper Fidelis Devil Dogs. From 8th & I to Baghdad...service means everything!!!

  • @kianlaule6796
    @kianlaule6796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Happy 245th Birthday!

  • @kwmoore3464
    @kwmoore3464 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been discharged from the Marine Corps for over 43 years and it's still the best thing I've done with my worthless life. I was very fortunate to be an active Marine on our 200th birthday. SEMPER FI MARINES!

  • @JoseGomez33185
    @JoseGomez33185 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you to all who served for this wonderful country.
    God Bless America.

  • @TRSS123
    @TRSS123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy birthday brothers and sisters wherever you are!

  • @alfonsocantu9992
    @alfonsocantu9992 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Marines took me from McAllen,Texas..78-82 to Mombassa,Africa..Perth
    Australia..Hong Kong,Korea,Japan..but on
    April 23 1980 while waiting to recuse the hostages in Terhar,Iran..at sunset on the LST San Bernardino at the Indian Ocean..I looked through binoculars 36-48 inches long at the Sun..and saw the Sun is a Mega Planet with an atmosphere,clouds and strong winds that create Giant Tidal Waves..the surface moves like an Ocean..I saw the solar flares moving around like a snake in the water..the sunspots are islands with blouders that are bigger the planet of Jupiter..with two mountains that looked like the Devil Tower in the Dakotas..this is where I took the Marines..hope you enjoy the ride..and remember don't just let the Marines take you places but always remember to take the Marines places and further than than the last guy..not even the Air Force has been this far..L/CPL Alfonso Cantu..India Company Weapons Platoon Assault Section 3 Battlion
    3 Marines..Kaneohe, Hawaii

  • @fredrickmillstead6397
    @fredrickmillstead6397 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Our Marine Corps continues, to all my brothers and sisters I wish you, and our Corps another 245 years of service, duty, and honor. SEMPER FIDELIS.

  • @BoDiddly
    @BoDiddly 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Semper Fi, Do or Die!
    Happy Birthday Marines!
    As a Desert Shield/Storm vet, I am never so proud of the Corps and Our Country, as I am on the Marine Corps Birthday!

  • @kangaroobot
    @kangaroobot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautifully filmed video!!! oorah marines!!! Happy birthday

  • @klutzy5202
    @klutzy5202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy birthday and God Bless the Marine Corps!

  • @jpturner171
    @jpturner171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Semper Fi and happy birthday my family!
    It’s an honor to be in the family of the greatest generation who save this world!!
    We are forever in your debt!
    God bless the Corps

    • @arronlockyer5424
      @arronlockyer5424 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Patriots we need your help! I am retired USMC Mustang after 28 years!! This is my son account. He was a VOLUNTEER FIREMAN, AND VOLUNTEER EMS. He was always there to help others in their time of need! Its simple can you skip an extra cup of coffee a few times this week to help someone that would help you?? We have all said we will help fellow Patriots in their time of need and we all stand together!!!... Please help .. www.gofundme.com/f/help-cervical-spinal-problems

  • @tacticalshortshorts1979
    @tacticalshortshorts1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kicking ass for 245 years, with many more to come. Happy Birthday Devil Dogs

  • @melodylynd4917
    @melodylynd4917 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy Birthday, Marines. Beautiful video. Honored to support and provide for your medical needs as one of your MOs. 'Rah and be safe

  • @terryolson4927
    @terryolson4927 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Semper Fi to all of my Marine Corps brothers and sisters. We celebrate the birth of our Corps. Happy birthday Marines.

  • @treymetcalf1391
    @treymetcalf1391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We make 245 years look damn good. Happy birthday my brothers and sisters. I love yall. If you need help, please reach out.

  • @echo_94
    @echo_94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Early birthday video, the video on the birthday will be great

  • @dolly95hk65
    @dolly95hk65 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much respect to the marines! Happy Birthday and God bless the marine corps!!🙏🙏🙏