9:31 "He's a Marine. I'll take care of him." I love that response! I think the reporter wanted to make a black/ white statement out of it, esp. since civil rights was a big topic of the day, but all that mattered was that the wounded man was a fellow Marine. I think this is the same attitude we need for all our fellow Americans all the time.
I'll never forget about this. I had to take my Father to the ER one day and there was a nurse there I noticed that he had his ID on a Marine Corps lanyard. I asked him if he was a Marine. He asked if I was, I motioned to my Father well let's say that he had his own nurse that day and he remembered him everytime I had to take him to the hospital after that. To say the least It was a good example of, every Marine is your brother.
46 years for me, being a Marine never leaves you, civilians just don't understand our commitment, our tenacity, our kindness, or our inherent ability to stand out in a crowd, I always get asked if I was in the service; of course I reply, I AM a Marine, they say; I could tell! Semper Fi my friends.......
I was so proud to be issued WWII and Korean War equipment, M1 Garand, since those were all the movies I watched. We didn't qualify with the M14 until my last year. I got a bad one, which threw rounds regularly, but I think I still made Expert for my enlistment. Later as a Field Radio Operator, I was issued a COLT .45 AUTO. Yep. Loved it. How many of us still remember: our senior DI-yes, our serial number-yes (but not you social security guys and gals), our rifle number ( I forgot mine due to the issue of the .45 ), our Platoon number-yes?
No matter how old we get there are certain things that you will never forget, and it doesn’t matter what country or military branch you are part off, and as you rightly pointed out those things they might seem insignificant or trivial to those who have not served or would not have the traits to serve their country but to those that have, are and will serve they are important reminders of the values that are instilled into you from day one. Thank you for your service from a British veteran who knows exactly what you are saying. 👍😀🇬🇧🏴🇺🇸🇺🇦
61 Years ago, I first marched the grinder. Actually, I first ran the grinder. True story. We were herded out to the parade field (large corporate parking lot/multiple football fields in a giant rectangle?) and simply told to run around the field. The DI asked if there were any questions. After requesting permission to speak, I asked how many times the Drill Instructor wanted the recruits to run around the field. He ran over to me. Put is campaign cover brim on my forehead, and screamed "UNTIL YOU DROP PRIVATE, UNTIL YOU DROP"!). I ran. And, I did drop (dragged myself back to the starting point with cramps in both legs).
Since the age of seven I know the difference between a Marine the Army the Navy the Air Force and even the Coast Guard it was something about that one it stood out with that Stern face tall and erect Savor on the side and I'll dress blues Globe anchor chain the few the best the Marines in my opinion greatest fighting force under heaven I'm freaking fortunate for me due to circumstances out of my damn controller I never took the oath they support and defend me overseas I will support and defend them here the true cream of America I'll bet everything I have on a company of US Marines up against a Battalion of anything else!!! Professional Cable and determined I support to the fullest that not one flight of Marines be removed off any amphibious assault ships not one helicopter Brigade be removed not one 155 battery be removed and not one marine Abrams MBT be removed it is our responsibility as Citizens to make sure there are Marines have everything they need to fulfill and accomplish the mission that we asked them to do they have never failed this nation and be damned if we fail them!!!
Semper Fi. All the Veterans, KIAs, MIAs, and POWs will never be forgotten.
9:31 "He's a Marine. I'll take care of him." I love that response! I think the reporter wanted to make a black/ white statement out of it, esp. since civil rights was a big topic of the day, but all that mattered was that the wounded man was a fellow Marine. I think this is the same attitude we need for all our fellow Americans all the time.
How true! We stood on the shoulders of heros!
I'll never forget about this. I had to take my Father to the ER one day and there was a nurse there I noticed that he had his ID on a Marine Corps lanyard. I asked him if he was a Marine. He asked if I was, I motioned to my Father well let's say that he had his own nurse that day and he remembered him everytime I had to take him to the hospital after that. To say the least It was a good example of, every Marine is your brother.
45 years ago, I first marched the grinder. Not as lean, but still a US Marine! Semper Fi!
46 years for me, being a Marine never leaves you, civilians just don't understand our commitment, our tenacity, our kindness, or our inherent ability to stand out in a crowd, I always get asked if I was in the service; of course I reply, I AM a Marine, they say; I could tell! Semper Fi my friends.......
God bless all of you.From a Squid to a Jarhead.
I was so proud to be issued WWII and Korean War equipment, M1 Garand, since those were all the movies I watched. We didn't qualify with the M14 until my last year. I got a bad one, which threw rounds regularly, but I think I still made Expert for my enlistment.
Later as a Field Radio Operator, I was issued a COLT .45 AUTO. Yep. Loved it.
How many of us still remember: our senior DI-yes, our serial number-yes (but not you social security guys and gals), our rifle number ( I forgot mine due to the issue of the .45 ), our Platoon number-yes?
No matter how old we get there are certain things that you will never forget, and it doesn’t matter what country or military branch you are part off, and as you rightly pointed out those things they might seem insignificant or trivial to those who have not served or would not have the traits to serve their country but to those that have, are and will serve they are important reminders of the values that are instilled into you from day one. Thank you for your service from a British veteran who knows exactly what you are saying. 👍😀🇬🇧🏴🇺🇸🇺🇦
@@allandavis8201 My Father was 91 and a WW2 Marine to the day he left us. 🇺🇲 🇬🇧 Semper Fi!
I would be honored to be issued a Garand or a Colt .45. My Father remembered the name of his DI ( Gunnery Sergeant Caldwell ) and his serial number.
THE MARINE CORPS CAN BE A BEST FRIEND TO SOMEONE WHO NEED A FRIEND. I'VE TALKED TO SOME MARINES AND THEY WERE VERY HELPFUL TO ME.
Salute from the Netherlands! T.
Great that you showed British infantry fighting on the first day of the Somme. 02:36
61 Years ago, I first marched the grinder. Actually, I first ran the grinder. True story.
We were herded out to the parade field (large corporate parking lot/multiple football fields in a giant rectangle?) and simply told to run around the field.
The DI asked if there were any questions. After requesting permission to speak, I asked how many times the Drill Instructor wanted the recruits to run around the field. He ran over to me. Put is campaign cover brim on my forehead, and screamed "UNTIL YOU DROP PRIVATE, UNTIL YOU DROP"!).
I ran. And, I did drop (dragged myself back to the starting point with cramps in both legs).
Earned it!. 26 January 1966. Platoon 167. MCRD San Diego.
0311 G/2/5 An Hoa/Arizona Territory. 68-69 Semper Fi!
Semper Fi! Marine since 1969
Since the age of seven I know the difference between a Marine the Army the Navy the Air Force and even the Coast Guard it was something about that one it stood out with that Stern face tall and erect Savor on the side and I'll dress blues Globe anchor chain the few the best the Marines in my opinion greatest fighting force under heaven I'm freaking fortunate for me due to circumstances out of my damn controller I never took the oath they support and defend me overseas I will support and defend them here the true cream of America I'll bet everything I have on a company of US Marines up against a Battalion of anything else!!! Professional Cable and determined I support to the fullest that not one flight of Marines be removed off any amphibious assault ships not one helicopter Brigade be removed not one 155 battery be removed and not one marine Abrams MBT be removed it is our responsibility as Citizens to make sure there are Marines have everything they need to fulfill and accomplish the mission that we asked them to do they have never failed this nation and be damned if we fail them!!!