America is in good hands with these fine Marines. They earned the right to be called Marines. Much honor and respect to the men and women who serve in the Marine Corps.
We graduated 52 out of 75., October 1957….our graduation was tropicals standing waiting for the Trailways busses to take us to Camp Geiger, NC for combat training. Our Senior DI, S/Sgt. E. T. Kendrick as each of us got on the bus pronounced us men! Best thing that happened to me, outside of Jesus as my Lord and Savior. We entered MCRD Parris Island on 24 June 1957, as Platoon 165 / 3rd Battalion / Quonset Huts. Semper Fi, to all in Marine Green. 👍🙏🇺🇸
I was Army but this brought back many memories both good and bad but mostly good from Ft Leonard Wood December 1974. I salute all the men and women Marines and thank you for your service SSG ENGR Retired Thomas E Ancas
Whenever I watch these Graduation videos from either MCRD Paris Island or MCRD San Diego, I am overwhelmed with emotion knowing that I too once graduated Marine Corps Boot Camp, January 27th, 1984. I am sure that the Corps is in good hands with all of the new Marines that have come along over the years. It has been 37 years since I left the Depot, but I can still hear my Senior Drill Instructor dismissing us, it was a welcome order but it was also an intimidating one at the same time, you were then on your own for the first time in 13 weeks and it was a bit unnerving to say the least.
@@StephenKershaw1 if it’s childish and shit, how about you go to iraq and fight, then come back and tell me what happens, respect the marines even if it’s a dog in a outfit
I Was there with my family to watch my son's graduation from the United States Marine corps Parris Island, it was amazing to see the formation and what these marines go through, God bless our armed forces the US Marines and the USA
It is exciting to be watching the graduation of USMC after bootcamp. It's really inspiring as well. Thank you for posting the video. GOD loves you and only Jesus saves.
I still get a chill when I hear "Senior Drill Instructors, Dismiss your Platoon" takes me back. Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sergeant Terry was hard, but He was fair.. Ohh Rah
Wow! Blues for everybody. In 62 one set of blues was paid for by Leatherneck magazine and given to the outstanding recruit of the series.(4 platoons)and he didn’t actually get the Blues. Just a gift certificate.
I must say that the beautiful Bully in dress blues was the sharpest thing I have ever seem. To bad he could not have a little hat and sword to make it complete. I am an army brat but the Marines have my respect and admiration. God bless the Marines as well as all of the armed forces, including the soldiers' families. A beautiful ceremony.
there my two children have become marin the heart of the proud does not fit me even though I am a Hispanic my two children serve this great nation💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
@@Dr.Pepper001 sir, firstly thank you for your service and secondly it must’ve been around 2016 where graduation uniforms started varying with seasons and temperature. I hope this answers your question.
It rained the day (Dec 21 1983) I graduated from boot camp. We had our graduation inside at WRTC. We didn't have a band, the mascot or get dress blues. Because it was so close to Christmas my family did not come to my graduation. I had a friend who lived close to Parris Island and she came to my graduation. After we went out to eat and I spent the night at her home. She drove me to the airport in Savannah the next day. While waiting for my flight I went to an airport bar to get a drink and there sat one of my drill instructors. She invited me to her table and we had a beer together before my flight was departing. So weird to see her as a normal person after yelling at me during boot camp.
I like the old school distinct male, female uniforms. And only the guide earned blues but eh times change I guess. No one does close order drill like the Marines SF!
Nice that everyone earns their dress blues upon completion of recruit training. I am going to go all boomer on everyone. Back in my day, March of 1987 only the squad leaders, guide-on bearer were awarded their dress blues, the rest if us were forced to purchase them on our own, if we so desired. The Drill Instructors look odd with their black sword belts and olive drab covers mixed with the dress blue uniform. It is a good - odd though... I can say, I am still walking today because of my time on MCRD Parris Island. I ended up being there for nearly 6 months. Long story short, I came within hours of losing my left foot because of a flesh eating bacteria infected a tiny blister on my heel. I ended up staying and rehabilitating with the "Fat Body" platoon for almost 3 months. I knew if I had taken the "rehab and re-enlisting" option I would have taken a civilian job back at Ramstein Air Base and stayed if my foot rehabbed well enough. I NEEDED the regimen I knew I would only get by staying and busting my butt to heal AND grow stronger then before. I now have a disease that has taken all muscular and nerve reaction below my waist, yet I am still able to walk without any aids or devices. I credit those 6 months with giving me the intestinal fortitude to make it through anything and also to know that MY pain is NEVER as bad ad countless men and women all around this planet... SEMPER FIDELIS & a HUGE OOH-RAH!!!
chris back in 1977 we also graduated in dress greens, only squad leader got blues. I graduated a Private first class so I got my stripe on my greens but had to buy my blues in Okinawa Japan on my own..we graduated on Halloween day and they could not make up their mind if it was winter or summer greens so they had us get the summer ready then when they changed their minds they made it look like it was our fault and had us dig rose gardens in our graduation uniforms, then get out the winter stuff and get it ready to graduate in. Fun times and memories.
A recruiter saw a civilian and said I am going to get that sucker or perhaps a judge told that civilian (well during my time) 2 years in jail of 8 years in the Marines. What do you want to do son?! LOL..... Sir, I'll join the suck! Semper Fidelis you boots!
thats cus they have gotten sloppy, or rather the military have gotten more sloppy. The military just wanna mass produce soliders like toys for them to throw out on missions.
@@chipcray9791 Nonsense, marching sharp doesn’t mean you can kill the enemy effectively. The U.S. military today is so devastating to our enemies that it’s disgusting.
@@mcinnisthemenace216 uh, sure you can. The women and children and THEIR responsibility. Maintaining and securing our freedom is OUR responsibility. How did those women and children make out in Tokyo, Berlin, Nagoya, Hamburg: killed by the hundreds of thousands, put in harm's way by their own tyrants. And there's nothing magical about guerrilla warfare. It's just war on the cheap against weak-willed, post WWII U.S. infiltrated since FDR with sympathizers with everything but America, esp communism. The guerrilla myth grew entirely out of Vietnam and by fighting "police actions," we allow these bloody nonsensical, treasonous outcomes to become self- fulfilled prophecies. Older I get, more wearisome it is to see people buying off on the myth. Vietnam was lost because we never ATTACKED N. Vietnam. We never landed on their shore or crosses the 17th parallel to take what meant something to them. Instead, we stayed in the south and allowed their communist bosses, watching the campuses and news reports here, to drag things out in the south on their own time schedule. We marched around in circles for over a dozen years, got tired and came home. Sell out by LBJ and his leftists, just like Korea (and it doesn't take guerrilla war for communists to sell you out; just sympathizers in key places).
Graduated Nov 65, only one set of blues, given to the honor recruit, all others in greens( and everyone was still a pvt)! Watched some videos of today’s Parris Island, eh. They’ll probably want to change the spelling to Paris Island, it’ll make everyone feel good.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the WW II generation marines, and for marines decades after that, never were required to wear (because it had to be purchased and tailored) the full dress blue uniform. In other words it was not issued to them, or used for graduations. When did that change?
It changed under this new commandant, all Marines are required to have dress blues as part of the sea bag, Another thousand dollars taken out of each recruits first paychecks
the blues were never issued in bootcamp, it is now part of every marines seabag, issued in bootcamp, a nice chunk out of a recruits paycheck, previously a pair was awarded to the honer recruit of each platoon
@@pcinnante1 Sorry to hear that, she looks sharp in those dress blues. We did not get those issued, had to buy them, optional. The term back then was Woman Marine. Did you know that circa April 1985, the Marine Corps had a photo labeled Don Knotts, on display on the wall of famous people who served in the UMSC. It was a photo of him dressed as Marine Corps Drill Instructor, hung in the entrance of HQ building at MCRD San Diego. In the photo Don Knotts was wearing the Marine Corps khaki's and Drill Instructor Smokey w/ Eagle Globe and Anchor. Don was also listed in a book written about famous people who served in the Corps. I always thought that he was a Marine Corps drill instructor at Paris Island. Then later, according to a rumor, he was transferred into the Army. But that rumor about him being a Marine, the media claims is false.
Did anyone else notice the ribbon over top of the shooting medal?? maybe some kind of a ribbon for being active during war time??? I did not get a ribbon until 3 yr mark for meritorious service.
National defense service medal, awarded for service during the time periods of the Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War and Global War on Terrorism(current)
I think it was for this video to make it look better, never heard of everyone being issued blues to graduate and did you see the number of Private First Class they had, we had maybe 7 of us that graduated PFC.. I got mine because I got 3 guys to sign up with me.. during boot camp they all wanted to kill me.. lol
@@larryhutchinson4271 Blues became standard issue a while ago. But graduation at PI was always in greens until a few years ago. In 2014 we graduated in greens.
David, I totally agree! I graduated USMC Boot Camp in 1992, 2nd Battalion - Golf Company - Platoon 2031. Due to the Political Correctness and inclusive agenda, the current Marine Corp is really soft, shameful and most of all, not respected.
@@MyBlessed12, you both crack me up. I graduated just 2 years after you and our DI's complained how soft they had to be on us. November 10, 1775. The first man signs his contract to join the Continental Marine Corps and steps outside. The second man signs and also steps outside. The first walks over, puts his arm around the second's shoulders and says, "So, let me tell you about the Old Corps."
@@davidwarner3326 David, the main point is, the Corp has adapted the Political Correctness model. The inclusion of anyone, anything, and all. This model isn't the hallmark of a Marine nor the Marine Corp. A Marine should represent the FEW. We had to earn our title. With all the changes, which have lowered the standards of training and institutional existence, the Marine Corp has become something of a joke and something that I am ashamed of; just as many other Marine Corp veterans are. So, let me be clear, I am not placing emphasis on the OLD CORP - NEW CORP conversation. I'm targeting the ridiculous direction and acceptance of degradation into the, at one time, greatest Military force in the world.
@@markmayfield210 Nope, it designated rank of PFC. Some have them at marchout and some don't. Hence my query. Why some do and some don't. Thanks anyway.
@@Goffas_and_gumpys If you’re referring to the red stripe on the sides of the pants (trousers), NCOs get those when they become NCOs. If you’re referring to the yellow stripes on the sleeves, it depends. No officers wear stripes, nor do they have the red trim (lines) on their jackets (blouses). The yellow stripes on the sleeves are for the Marines that are graduating at the rank of Private First Class, which you either obtain after 6 months of service, or you actually have it in your contract before you go to boot camp that you will graduate PFC
each diagonal stripe on the bottom of the sleeve represents four years of service, They are referred to as hashmarks so to stripes we’ve been eight years of service 3=12, etc, Only enlisted personnel have the hashmarks officers do not have them
@@pcinnante1 Hi Pete. Thank you. Now second question. Are those " hashmarks equal " as navy, air force, army, and parts there off as USMC, Cavalry, Green berets, rangers and so on and so on???
short answer is no, The Navy, Coast Gaurd & Marines are the same, the Army has one stripe for every 3 years of service & the Airforce does not us Hashmarks or the proper term is Service Stripes
@@pcinnante1 Thank you. I was wondering what those mean. I also seen police wearing service marks, Other question is, to get promoted, do you have to serve ex amount of years or say, from Sargent to stuff or sergeant major is automatic by serving ex amount of years ?? I am asking this because I served in German Air Force in 1970's and would like to know what is difference or it was difference, since, East and West Germany united, we have now, many ranks in Germany which we hadn't in my time.
@@pcinnante1 Hello Buddy !! Promotions in US Military. Do you have to serve ex amount of years before next promotions or you can get promoted for " service above and beyond " performing your duties ?? Also, do you have to attend courses to be promoted from sergeant to stuff Sargent or senior sergeant ??
Any advice from family or friends visiting their graduate like how early should we arrive for the graduation ceremony? I know it takes time to get through the gate and all. My brother graduates Marine Corps January 28th next week. Just want some advice from anyone who has gone before.
Why do they not parade with weapons? In all British army pass offs each soldier must carry a weapon and be fully trained in drilling with it and firing it
@@pcinnante1 But that doesn’t explain why they don’t parade with weapons. After our pass off all weapons go back into the armoury ready for their next use
Dress Blues is actually two words. Dress uniforms are the most formal uniforms in the military, equivalent to civilian strollers or morning suits. The German equivalent would be the old Gesellschaftanzug or Paradeuniform that's no longer worn. Blues refers to the color of the uniform. This is opposed to Reds, which is worn by bands, and the Whites which was retired in the 1980s. There is a Blue-White variant that is still in use, but is only authorized for SNCOs and Officers.
yeh, and the cooks in the army get berets. it's the way things have gone downhill. everyone is 'entitled" and everybody gets what they want when they want it. now army has WWII uniforms and are under delusion that will help that crumbling institution. the MEN who made those unis so respected would likely all be considered racists, sexists and homophobes, bible thumpers, imperialists, etc., nowadays.
2013 we had em, but only the guides get to wear for graduation and everyone else was in deltas. This is pretty surprising for everyone to be wearing it for grad.
love the young woman at 4:41 (esp the sweet bulldog and his lint brush!!) but anyone can see that uniform she's wearing is intended for something other than the female physique! I have to admit she rocks it pretty well, though I'm biased in favor of super fit chicks. Are we headed to 20+% women marines, as with fed law enforcement (integrated since late '70s)? How is that going to work in the S. China Sea or wherever a SERIOUS major conflict breaks out? Of course, with Burger in there, and with this clique running everything into the ground anyway, not sure what'll be left anyway.
@@bradmiller2329 Burger is a hack who said promoting "female combat commanders" is his highest priority. Not much of a line. I heard they're gender neutral on Parris Island.
I just can’t handle seeing a woman as a marine with their nice locks. Sorry folks, to me it’s just a joke. Marines are a fighting force and when you compare them to the men they just doesn’t stack up.
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America is in good hands with these fine Marines. They earned the right to be called Marines. Much honor and respect to the men and women who serve in the Marine Corps.
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@@zacharypeery4082 my uncle was in the ,Army and my Grandpapa was in the navy
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We graduated 52 out of 75., October 1957….our graduation was tropicals standing waiting for the Trailways busses to take us to Camp Geiger, NC for combat training. Our Senior DI, S/Sgt. E. T. Kendrick as each of us got on the bus pronounced us men! Best thing that happened to me, outside of Jesus as my Lord and Savior. We entered MCRD Parris Island on 24 June 1957, as Platoon 165 / 3rd Battalion / Quonset Huts. Semper Fi, to all in Marine Green. 👍🙏🇺🇸
I was Army but this brought back many memories both good and bad but mostly good from Ft Leonard Wood December 1974. I salute all the men and women Marines and thank you for your service
SSG ENGR Retired Thomas E Ancas
Thank you for your service and dedication to this country
Old Lost in the Woods.
@@vocallocal7824 Yes, Ft. Lost in the Woods, state of Misery lol
@@Retired88M Hooah!
Former 82nd airborne, the marines rock! Uniforms, bearing, everything.
Whenever I watch these Graduation videos from either MCRD Paris Island or MCRD San Diego, I am overwhelmed with emotion knowing that I too once graduated Marine Corps Boot Camp, January 27th, 1984. I am sure that the Corps is in good hands with all of the new Marines that have come along over the years. It has been 37 years since I left the Depot, but I can still hear my Senior Drill Instructor dismissing us, it was a welcome order but it was also an intimidating one at the same time, you were then on your own for the first time in 13 weeks and it was a bit unnerving to say the least.
I like how even the dog owns his own dress blue lol.
@@StephenKershaw1 The Marines didn't. Our politicians did. They can't get their head out of their own asses. Blame them.
@@StephenKershaw1 if it’s childish and shit, how about you go to iraq and fight, then come back and tell me what happens, respect the marines even if it’s a dog in a outfit
I Was there with my family to watch my son's graduation from the United States Marine corps Parris Island, it was amazing to see the formation and what these marines go through, God bless our armed forces the US Marines and the USA
It is exciting to be watching the graduation of USMC after bootcamp. It's really inspiring as well.
Thank you for posting the video. GOD loves you and only Jesus saves.
I still get a chill when I hear "Senior Drill Instructors, Dismiss your Platoon" takes me back. Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sergeant Terry was hard, but He was fair.. Ohh Rah
You Marines deserve and earned the right to be called, United States Marines 🇺🇸
Wow! Blues for everybody. In 62 one set of blues was paid for by Leatherneck magazine and given to the outstanding recruit of the series.(4 platoons)and he didn’t actually get the Blues. Just a gift certificate.
In 79 the outstanding recruit in each platoon got a set of dress blues.
@@lnash2569 Same in 2000 at MCRD in San Diego.
Yes it’s part of the Marines seabag, it means more money taken out of their Boot Camp paycheck
Same in 64
It’s part of every Marines Sea Bag now, of course they each have to pay close to $1000 out of their pay
I graduated this day. This brought me to tears.
Congratulations Marine!
I would like to thank these young ladies and gentlemen and Semper Fi
Rest easy Cpl Lilly. Amazing Marine. I'm sure Opha misses you
What happened
@@slatte7994 she was hit by a driver while trying to help someone from a car accident
I must say that the beautiful Bully in dress blues was the sharpest thing I have ever seem. To bad he could not have a little hat and sword to make it complete. I am an army brat but the Marines have my respect and admiration. God bless the Marines as well as all of the armed forces, including the soldiers' families. A beautiful ceremony.
Only the NCO’s rate swords in the Corp
@@pcinnante1 Then the pup needs a major promotion.
My salute to my Brother Marines 1961 to 1966 -- to the ones that did not come home!
We didn’t graduate in Dress Blues, it sure has change since I graduated from Parris Island back in 1959
It’s now part of every Marines seabag, I guess the paychecks are even smaller in Paris Island with more and more uniforms to buy
It should be standard issue to be honest. Best recruiting tool. And let's face it, everyone wants to see them and everyone wants to wear them.
Sheesh
same here if you wanted blues had to buy your own
It changes. I graduated in '94 in Service Alphas. I've seen graduations in every variation of Marine uniform.
The dog in the dress blue, just….perfectò
Thank you for serving our family and country bless you all
So awesome. Takes me back to 1986 when I was on that parade deck.
Sergeant Bull ... It's fine.
It is disciplined and beautiful.
thanks
The Marines know how to do it! And hey, I am A.F., retired.
I graduated in April 1996…about four cycles before the Crucible started.
there my two children have become marin the heart of the proud does not fit me even though I am a Hispanic my two children serve this great nation💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Proud of our ⚔ military ! God Bless the USA!
this was my graduation! Echo Co Platoon 2017
@D Thornton Dude its bootcamp. He didnt serve anywhere. Idiot
Jose, I graduated from PI in 1964. Can you tell me when they started graduating everyone in Dress Blues?
@@Dr.Pepper001 sir, firstly thank you for your service and secondly it must’ve been around 2016 where graduation uniforms started varying with seasons and temperature. I hope this answers your question.
@@JoseSanchez-xg7hy -- Thanks for the quick response.
Congrats! U and my son graduated the same year close to the same time yours March Paris Island, his June Camp Pendleton.
That’s so cool that it’s possible to graduate on my birthday lol. When I lose my weight I’m going to see if it’s possible to do just that.
Graduating in April hopefully PI. Hope i get to wear dress blues.
The and Honor of This Event is always to be cherished. i point blanked asked my son Why hwe enlisted. "its my Duty". The grace of God ascended.
It rained the day (Dec 21 1983) I graduated from boot camp. We had our graduation inside at WRTC. We didn't have a band, the mascot or get dress blues. Because it was so close to Christmas my family did not come to my graduation. I had a friend who lived close to Parris Island and she came to my graduation. After we went out to eat and I spent the night at her home. She drove me to the airport in Savannah the next day. While waiting for my flight I went to an airport bar to get a drink and there sat one of my drill instructors. She invited me to her table and we had a beer together before my flight was departing. So weird to see her as a normal person after yelling at me during boot camp.
Platoon 4008, 4009 WOW! Not use to seeing that many women in a platoon.😯😉
I like the old school distinct male, female uniforms. And only the guide earned blues but eh times change I guess. No one does close order drill like the Marines SF!
Nice that everyone earns their dress blues upon completion of recruit training. I am going to go all boomer on everyone. Back in my day, March of 1987 only the squad leaders, guide-on bearer were awarded their dress blues, the rest if us were forced to purchase them on our own, if we so desired. The Drill Instructors look odd with their black sword belts and olive drab covers mixed with the dress blue uniform. It is a good - odd though...
I can say, I am still walking today because of my time on MCRD Parris Island. I ended up being there for nearly 6 months. Long story short, I came within hours of losing my left foot because of a flesh eating bacteria infected a tiny blister on my heel. I ended up staying and rehabilitating with the "Fat Body" platoon for almost 3 months. I knew if I had taken the "rehab and re-enlisting" option I would have taken a civilian job back at Ramstein Air Base and stayed if my foot rehabbed well enough. I NEEDED the regimen I knew I would only get by staying and busting my butt to heal AND grow stronger then before. I now have a disease that has taken all muscular and nerve reaction below my waist, yet I am still able to walk without any aids or devices. I credit those 6 months with giving me the intestinal fortitude to make it through anything and also to know that MY pain is NEVER as bad ad countless men and women all around this planet...
SEMPER FIDELIS & a HUGE OOH-RAH!!!
chris back in 1977 we also graduated in dress greens, only squad leader got blues. I graduated a Private first class so I got my stripe on my greens but had to buy my blues in Okinawa Japan on my own..we graduated on Halloween day and they could not make up their mind if it was winter or summer greens so they had us get the summer ready then when they changed their minds they made it look like it was our fault and had us dig rose gardens in our graduation uniforms, then get out the winter stuff and get it ready to graduate in. Fun times and memories.
Thank you for your service and will pray for total recovery.
A recruiter saw a civilian and said I am going to get that sucker or perhaps a judge told that civilian (well during my time) 2 years in jail of 8 years in the Marines. What do you want to do son?! LOL..... Sir, I'll join the suck! Semper Fidelis you boots!
Seemed a little sloppy to me. I don't recall our Marines being sloppy at all. But that was was almost 50 years ago.
thats cus they have gotten sloppy, or rather the military have gotten more sloppy. The military just wanna mass produce soliders like toys for them to throw out on missions.
@@chipcray9791 Nonsense, marching sharp doesn’t mean you can kill the enemy effectively. The U.S. military today is so devastating to our enemies that it’s disgusting.
@@mcinnisthemenace216 that's why we keep not winning wars. Gonna get one soon we can't afford to lose. That'll be interesting.
@@teller1290 Can’t win against a guerrilla enemy that uses women and children as shields for combat.
@@mcinnisthemenace216 uh, sure you can. The women and children and THEIR responsibility. Maintaining and securing our freedom is OUR responsibility. How did those women and children make out in Tokyo, Berlin, Nagoya, Hamburg: killed by the hundreds of thousands, put in harm's way by their own tyrants.
And there's nothing magical about guerrilla warfare. It's just war on the cheap against weak-willed, post WWII U.S. infiltrated since FDR with sympathizers with everything but America, esp communism.
The guerrilla myth grew entirely out of Vietnam and by fighting "police actions," we allow these bloody nonsensical, treasonous outcomes to become self- fulfilled prophecies. Older I get, more wearisome it is to see people buying off on the myth. Vietnam was lost because we never ATTACKED N. Vietnam. We never landed on their shore or crosses the 17th parallel to take what meant something to them. Instead, we stayed in the south and allowed their communist bosses, watching the campuses and news reports here, to drag things out in the south on their own time schedule. We marched around in circles for over a dozen years, got tired and came home. Sell out by LBJ and his leftists, just like Korea (and it doesn't take guerrilla war for communists to sell you out; just sympathizers in key places).
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I still love you Marine blessings
USMC all the way,been 50 years ago still love USMC
7:49 Thank you for serving our family and country bless you all
Oorah SEMPER Fi
Graduated Nov 65, only one set of blues, given to the honor recruit, all others in greens( and everyone was still a pvt)!
Watched some videos of today’s Parris Island, eh. They’ll probably want to change the spelling to Paris Island, it’ll make everyone feel good.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but the WW II generation marines, and for marines decades after that, never were required to wear (because it had to be purchased and tailored) the full dress blue uniform. In other words it was not issued to them, or used for graduations. When did that change?
It changed under this new commandant, all Marines are required to have dress blues as part of the sea bag, Another thousand dollars taken out of each recruits first paychecks
the blues were never issued in bootcamp, it is now part of every marines seabag, issued in bootcamp, a nice chunk out of a recruits paycheck, previously a pair was awarded to the honer recruit of each platoon
I graduated from MCRD SD in 1967 in trops.
Sure miss the trops. Also went in during the '60's.
I wish you often meetings with your family!
Judging from the thumbnail, Chesty finally graduated.
Sadly the female Marine who was her handler was killed several months afterwards in a car accident
@@pcinnante1 Sorry to hear that, she looks sharp in those dress blues. We did not get those issued, had to buy them, optional. The term back then was Woman Marine.
Did you know that circa April 1985, the Marine Corps had a photo labeled Don Knotts, on display on the wall of famous people who served in the UMSC. It was a photo of him dressed as Marine Corps Drill Instructor, hung in the entrance of HQ building at MCRD San Diego.
In the photo Don Knotts was wearing the Marine Corps khaki's and Drill Instructor Smokey w/ Eagle Globe and Anchor.
Don was also listed in a book written about famous people who served in the Corps. I always thought that he was a Marine Corps drill instructor at Paris Island. Then later, according to a rumor, he was transferred into the Army. But that rumor about him being a Marine, the media claims is false.
PLATOON 229 1963 Parris island. I’ll never forget m
2018 was my platoon but I went through back in 2010-2011.
I heard the recycle the guidon like every 10 years
@@pcinnante1 possibly
i love this dog the french bull dog
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Leaving for parris island Oct 25th!
@miladymignonne thanks so much for the support!
There is always that one crying baby...
Is that suppose to be a problem?
There is always that one comment...
Seems like Paris island is most popular compared to San Diego
The Corps needs to come up with a white DI's Campaign hat to wear with dress blues.
Did anyone else notice the ribbon over top of the shooting medal?? maybe some kind of a ribbon for being active during war time??? I did not get a ribbon until 3 yr mark for meritorious service.
National defense service medal, awarded for service during the time periods of the Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War and Global War on Terrorism(current)
At 11:52 there's a PFC with two hash marks in the Platoon. How can this be?
군인은 성별, 보여지는 신체적 차이에 따라 만들어지는 것이 아니라 군인정신에 의해 만들어지는 것입니다...
Platoon 664 1st Bn. 1959
Semper Fi!!
No, no, no, no,....dress blues? We didn’t have those on Parris Island
I think it was for this video to make it look better, never heard of everyone being issued blues to graduate and did you see the number of Private First Class they had, we had maybe 7 of us that graduated PFC.. I got mine because I got 3 guys to sign up with me.. during boot camp they all wanted to kill me.. lol
All Marines are now required to purchase dress blues that’s part of the sea bag
@@larryhutchinson4271 Blues became standard issue a while ago. But graduation at PI was always in greens until a few years ago. In 2014 we graduated in greens.
OMG! The Marines are actually playing the Monty Python.
48:40 Anchors aweigh
49:17 Marines hymn
What the? 11:50 Eight years on a PFC? Prior service?
I earned my EGA there in Aug.1983
Army NCO : " What the.. What's the fuss Don't salute me I work for living "...
Marine NCO : "hiing .. I like salute, let the guy salute..."
USMC 64 -- 68. Thank God it was nothing like what I see here now. As for today. No thank you.
David, I totally agree! I graduated USMC Boot Camp in 1992, 2nd Battalion - Golf Company - Platoon 2031. Due to the Political Correctness and inclusive agenda, the current Marine Corp is really soft, shameful and most of all, not respected.
@@MyBlessed12, you both crack me up. I graduated just 2 years after you and our DI's complained how soft they had to be on us.
November 10, 1775. The first man signs his contract to join the Continental Marine Corps and steps outside. The second man signs and also steps outside. The first walks over, puts his arm around the second's shoulders and says, "So, let me tell you about the Old Corps."
@@davidwarner3326 David, the main point is, the Corp has adapted the Political Correctness model. The inclusion of anyone, anything, and all. This model isn't the hallmark of a Marine nor the Marine Corp. A Marine should represent the FEW. We had to earn our title. With all the changes, which have lowered the standards of training and institutional existence, the Marine Corp has become something of a joke and something that I am ashamed of; just as many other Marine Corp veterans are. So, let me be clear, I am not placing emphasis on the OLD CORP - NEW CORP conversation. I'm targeting the ridiculous direction and acceptance of degradation into the, at one time, greatest Military force in the world.
@@MyBlessed12 The Corps didn't adopt it. It was rammed down their throat by act of Congress
@@bradmiller2329 Okay Brother. I believe that you are right. What a shame!
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if you ever been there you know those bleachers really mfing cold
Can someone explain why some get a strip and some don't. Is it something to do with their chosen MOS or something else.
Thanks.
The strip is for NCOS it’s earned at the rank of SGT. The new Marine will earn.
@@markmayfield210 Nope, it designated rank of PFC. Some have them at marchout and some don't. Hence my query. Why some do and some don't. Thanks anyway.
@@Goffas_and_gumpys If you’re referring to the red stripe on the sides of the pants (trousers), NCOs get those when they become NCOs. If you’re referring to the yellow stripes on the sleeves, it depends. No officers wear stripes, nor do they have the red trim (lines) on their jackets (blouses). The yellow stripes on the sleeves are for the Marines that are graduating at the rank of Private First Class, which you either obtain after 6 months of service, or you actually have it in your contract before you go to boot camp that you will graduate PFC
Lance Corporal Bulldog. You are the shit!!!!
Not under - the law! No tax payer - can have - any weapon! Asian USMC - literal!
Ok, I need help :) What mean or what are those single stripes or what those single straps on lower arms sleeves mean ???
each diagonal stripe on the bottom of the sleeve represents four years of service, They are referred to as hashmarks so to stripes we’ve been eight years of service 3=12, etc, Only enlisted personnel have the hashmarks officers do not have them
@@pcinnante1 Hi Pete. Thank you. Now second question. Are those " hashmarks equal " as navy, air force, army, and parts there off as USMC, Cavalry, Green berets, rangers and so on and so on???
short answer is no, The Navy, Coast Gaurd & Marines are the same, the Army has one stripe for every 3 years of service & the Airforce does not us Hashmarks or the proper term is Service Stripes
@@pcinnante1 Thank you. I was wondering what those mean. I also seen police wearing service marks, Other question is, to get promoted, do you have to serve ex amount of years or say, from Sargent to stuff or sergeant major is automatic by serving ex amount of years ?? I am asking this because I served in German Air Force in 1970's and would like to know what is difference or it was difference, since, East and West Germany united, we have now, many ranks in Germany which we hadn't in my time.
@@pcinnante1 Hello Buddy !! Promotions in US Military. Do you have to serve ex amount of years before next promotions or you can get promoted for " service above and beyond " performing your duties ?? Also, do you have to attend courses to be promoted from sergeant to stuff Sargent or senior sergeant ??
Any advice from family or friends visiting their graduate like how early should we arrive for the graduation ceremony? I know it takes time to get through the gate and all. My brother graduates Marine Corps January 28th next week. Just want some advice from anyone who has gone before.
We arrived before 7:30 am 9:00 am graduation, but it was a big graduation class
Semper fi
Why do they not parade with weapons? In all British army pass offs each soldier must carry a weapon and be fully trained in drilling with it and firing it
All weapons are turned in before graduation, after graduation they report to the next demand and are issued new weapons
@@pcinnante1 But that doesn’t explain why they don’t parade with weapons. After our pass off all weapons go back into the armoury ready for their next use
Graduated '74 plt 357
Ill be here one day
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why does some of the marines get a statue and some other an wall ornemant??
Different awards.
Question: What is or means Dressblues? I am German Para ret.
Dress Blues are the iconic US Maribe uniform, unique to only this branch of the US Military, oldest uniform in all the US Armed Forces
Dress Blues is actually two words. Dress uniforms are the most formal uniforms in the military, equivalent to civilian strollers or morning suits. The German equivalent would be the old Gesellschaftanzug or Paradeuniform that's no longer worn.
Blues refers to the color of the uniform. This is opposed to Reds, which is worn by bands, and the Whites which was retired in the 1980s. There is a Blue-White variant that is still in use, but is only authorized for SNCOs and Officers.
What is the march they are playing from 9:30 ?
Semper Fidelis, the USMC marching anthem
Sgt Tom Kochon Paris island platoon 205
Sadly Lcpl Lily was killed on the highway while assistng a mototist
Damn they got dress blues out of boot?
Yes, it’s part of every Marines sea bag now, an expensive addition !
yeh, and the cooks in the army get berets. it's the way things have gone downhill. everyone is 'entitled" and everybody gets what they want when they want it. now army has WWII uniforms and are under delusion that will help that crumbling institution. the MEN who made those unis so respected would likely all be considered racists, sexists and homophobes, bible thumpers, imperialists, etc., nowadays.
I was thinking same Note Corp owes me some Blues
2013 we had em, but only the guides get to wear for graduation and everyone else was in deltas. This is pretty surprising for everyone to be wearing it for grad.
@@teller121 Blues has always been authorized for enlisted wear. It just wasn't standard issue in 2011.
I went to San Diego.
love the young woman at 4:41 (esp the sweet bulldog and his lint brush!!) but anyone can see that uniform she's wearing is intended for something other than the female physique! I have to admit she rocks it pretty well, though I'm biased in favor of super fit chicks. Are we headed to 20+% women marines, as with fed law enforcement (integrated since late '70s)? How is that going to work in the S. China Sea or wherever a SERIOUS major conflict breaks out? Of course, with Burger in there, and with this clique running everything into the ground anyway, not sure what'll be left anyway.
She's very beautiful in those dress blues!! 😊
@@ericirwin413 wonderful
The Corps has taken a stand, and are refusing to lower standards, unlike the other services.
@@bradmiller2329 Burger is a hack who said promoting "female combat commanders" is his highest priority. Not much of a line. I heard they're gender neutral on Parris Island.
Sadly that female Marine was killed a few months later when she stopped to help at disabled motorist I was hit by a car
My Lean Maine was in class A Green.
Willam Client Brooks Sr.he retire of marine vietnam veteran 30 yrs!
Cinnante, P.
To think Donald Trump would call our military men and women who answer the call of duty "suckers".....Me.....Viet Nam....US Army 1966-1968.
Graduated 1967
9:20 She clearly doesn't like him that much.
"Shut up."
5:11 inadvertently stepped on Mascots paw . Ouch
Semper fi. Rokmc
They are " Jawheads" now............
Ain’t a movie. Try jarhead.
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I just can’t handle seeing a woman as a marine with their nice locks. Sorry folks, to me it’s just a joke. Marines are a fighting force and when you compare them to the men they just doesn’t stack up.
Call me old school. Or whatever. Women should not be dressed as the men.
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