1989 Parris Island-01

[@timtrotterchaud8616]

I graduated from MCRD Parris Island in October 88. This really brings back memories for me. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience and I would not trade it for anything in this world.

[@curtisake7431]

I graduated from Parris Island on November 5, 1982. I graduated from D Company, 2nd Battalion too. These were my barracks. Wow!!! I remember it like it was yesterday. ---- Semper Fi brother!!!

[@melokulelekankumalo3402]

Semper Fi Brothers! I graduated from MCRD San Diego September 1988 1st battalion bravo company PLT 1071. Retired Camp Lejeune June 2010. I survived with two holes in my body a burned back and a concussion. I would not trade it for the world. Never once did I asked to wear a Kufi rather than my military cover! The experience made me a better African living in Africa and the U.S. Ubuntu Ma'at Hotep Ase'

[@timtrotterchaud8616]

Semper Fi MARINES!! 3rd Recruit Training Battalion Hotel (Hell) Company. Eye Balls, Snap Sir!!

[@cliffordbaggett1970]

I graduated in September 1988 2nd battalion platoon 2068. Semper Fi marines

[@melokulelekankumalo3402]

@@cliffordbaggett1970 September 9th by any chance? San Diego or Parris Island?

[@robertfroner9930]

I’ll never forget the smell of the swamp ever in my lifetime. I go near one anywhere and it is a rush back to PI.

[@BillLonergan2]

I remember it well

[@agi6521]

Awesome! I was there as well in 1989. 1st Bn!! Semper Fidelis!!!

[@alexanderwalle3568]

We were standing outside one of those old, white barracks for some pogue-like administrative bullshit that of course took forever; it began pouring rain like crazy. One of the DI's that was out there with us took the top flap of his all-weather coat and buttoned it closed, telling us to do the same. To him, that was all we needed to stay comfortable.

[@BillLonergan2]

I took this when my son graduated. I went through PI in 1959. There were not any video cameras then😀

[@tomshea8229]

William Lonergan ....Semper-Fi my brother

[@rugby2073a1]

My father was there around the same time as you, He became a Jet Mech at Kaneohe Bay, I was at 2nd Batt. ion the morning of Jun 26 1989. I graduated from HS Jun 7th of 89. Just 6 months after this video. It has changed so very much the physical landscape since then. I could even see my main side Squad bay in this video directly behind the 2nd Batt. HQ the WW2 squad bays in the blocks. My father was in a series with two semi famous people. Billy Carter and lee harvey oswald.

[@johncausey5344]

William Lonergan , do you have the rest of this video? I was looking forward to seeing it.. Brings back memories!

[@davidmachado4400]

The cadence still brings chills

[@jamessamuel1611]

Semper Fi and thanks William. I went through in 1987, platoon 3006, I Company. Love seeing this timeframe.

[@scoutsniper9605]

Plt 2104 Graduated December 1989. Just made it home for Christmas, how the years fly. Semper Fi my brothers

[@krane15]

Funny how times flies.

[@rjkowal3615]

Thanks for the memories. Graduated from those Barracks in March 89. Plt 2023. Memories that'll last a lifetime. Semper Fi gents!! Ooh Rah!

[@austingomez2289]

It's awesome to watch this. I just graduated a couple weeks ago. It's really cool to see how everything still looks the same like 30 years ago

[@BillLonergan2]

Good man Marine!

[@bensonyazzie1168]

As a "Hollywood Marine," just keep hearing about PI by other brothers!!..it was HELL!!!!.... beautiful and BRUTAL!!!!!!! Semper Fi MARINES!!👹

[@donaldmurphy3148]

A Marine is a Marine. Boot camp is simply Logistics to the Corps. Where did they come from, where will they fight? Just logistics.

[@foad-esad]

17 November 1971, a day I will never forget

[@BillLonergan2]

None of us will ever forget Parris Island.

[@carol-lb4fy]

this is awesome!!!! Brings back tons of memories. The morning of graduation and finally, a good tone from the DI. I recall being in disbelief. Thank you for posting.

[@tom-dr1ym]

been 50 years never thought I would get off that Island

[@BillLonergan2]

You and I both had the same feeling . Thought I'd never get off the Island. Looking back,, it was Good times!!

[@alexanderwalle3568]

I bet in the old days people were made to walk on top of those pipes in their underwear during rainstorms.

[@MrMattstearns]

Graduated May 8 1981, had the honor of my 2nd battalion CO was Col Harvey Barney Barnum MOH 1965. My D company camander was Capt Mills who became a 3 star and was in charge of all Afghanistan forces in 2008. He retired in 2015 after 40 years of service.

[@jeyroc420gucciman3]

Wow!! I can’t believe it. January 25, 1989 was my first day on Paris Island. I was in first battalion platoon 1031. Ssgt. Delgado was my senior drill instructor. What are the chances of me ever seeing this? unbelievable. Thank you.

[@thomasbaker9916]

Hey I was in the same platoon 1031. With sgt lacey grigs and gram. He couldn’t speak English. 😆. What’s ur name?

[@thomasbaker9916]

Hey I was in the same platoon 1031. With sgt lacey grigs and gram. He couldn’t speak English. 😆. What’s ur name?

[@TherealPapaDogP]

This is so dope. Blows my mind how little things have changed yet how much.

[@donaldmurphy3148]

Some things should not change. The title of, "Marine", as an example. That must be EARNED.

[@geraldkleiv9952]

I'm Hollywood marine fuck Paris Island sandfleas Marines

[@joeybomba1867]

Why change the uniforms like the Army does why change anything that's her with the Marines or about

[@ourviewmountainrentals3742]

Well this is awesome. Super happy I stumbled across it. I graduate in March 1989. Platoon 2021... Ha, I just realized my platoon = the current year.

[@Stevejoohee]

The older I get the more I reflect back on this time of my life.

[@krane15]

Reflections of the way life used to be.

[@petebarbarino2590]

So so true, that was 34 years ago, and I find myself lost in the memories of Parris Island

[@curtisake7431]

On January 25, 1989, I was stationed at Marine Barracks Subic Bay, Philippines. I was there from 1986-1989 after completing my first FMF tour with the 1st Marines (1/1; 1/9) at good ole Camp Horno. Man oh man what I would do to have those days back. ---- Semper Fi!!!!

[@robertborchert932]

Ah, video from 89. Indeed. Boy, I'm here to tell ya, I'm old school. I noticed one thing that made the hair stand up on my grizzled neck. If a Marine stands at attention, and tells me, "good morning, sir!" I don't care if I'm the Commandant himself. I will return the respect. Period. I spent a lot of time with the Marines at Camp Pendleton. Former fire captain. When times were hard, those Marines had my back. They helped my family. Respect. I do not care how important you might think you are. When a Marine says "good morning" there is an answer. Oorah!! Semper Fi. Hope this clears things up.

[@johnwilson3819]

November 22, 1988. Changed my life. Forever

[@James-akaRhino]

Nice video. Brings me back in time. I can smell the boot camp atmosphere. Thank you for posting it.

[@BillLonergan2]

I will never forget riding the bus in from Yamassee at 0 dark 30 and seeing the Spanish moss hanging from the trees bordering the roadway. To me, a kid from Boston, I thought I was somehow transported into a horror movie. :)

[@BillLonergan2]

That was Feb 1959.

[@johncausey5344]

James , were you a Hat?

[@BillLonergan2]

@@johncausey5344 Negative, just a new boot.

[@ryudragonpunch9025]

I can smell the neverdull, starch and bulldog cologne from here…Ooh-rah!!!

[@philparnell5040]

Couldn't wait to get off that island now I can't watch enough videos of that place. Grrat memories now, then not so much. Thanks for posting. Plt 3091 M Co 3rd Battalion.

[@BillLonergan2]

Same here. It's been 62 years since my graduation!

[@philparnell5040]

@@BillLonergan2 Happy Birthday Marine and Semper Fi

[@domenicdulisse776]

Plt 2022,2nd battalion, 9 March, 84,brings back great memories

[@domenicdulisse776]

Anyone from my platoon reads this,please Reply! Luv to hear from u!

[@marine4lyfe85]

I graduated from PISC in July 1985. When this was filmed, I was at Lejeune, about 3 months from my EAS.

[@jimmysykes1079]

Was there .,87’ wow brotha! Thanks soo much for sharing, it’s weird how I can smell and feel that Dec air, proudest day of my life 3rd gen grunt, I remember pulling up on the bus and seeing a recruit walking his post at the armory, soo many memories, Semper Fi to all you marines, unreal and I was 2nd Bat as well platoon 2002….

[@BillLonergan2]

Good times

[@meezymiami954]

I graduated from Marine Corps bootcamp June 9th 1989 MCRD Charlie Co Plt 1025 honor grad 1 of 6 out of many Marines never have I had a prouder moment in my life, a since of accomplishment because I am built different and I know this from an early age! Everyone isn’t meant to be a Marine and it isn’t for the meek or weak minded individuals because you will be tested constantly, what you learn will stay with you for the rest of your life💯💯💯 Semper Fi to all those who know what we did/done/ and continue doing.

[@petebarbarino2590]

I graduated Aug of 88, 2nd Battalion F company, 2063, this video is so awesome, thank you....

[@BillLonergan2]

Pleased that you liked it. Semper Fi.

[@markrawlison3446]

That was a goose bump day. I remember my graduation. October, 1980. Paris Island ,SC. 3rd Battalion, Platoon 3059. Semper Fi!

[@BillLonergan2]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the memory. Semper Fi

[@LAMB53087]

You graduated when I arrived at P.I. Oct. 1980

[@StonerBob710]

Thanks for getting this out to us. Good morning Marines. Oorah and Happy Birthday.

[@BillLonergan2]

You are welcome.

[@alexanderwalle3568]

We had a guy in H 2/8 who openly read his High Times magazines that were hidden in camouflage after he wrapped them in a camouflage cover.

[@StonerBob710]

I was the police Sgt and drug enforcement ncoic. Folks that knew me called me Sgt Stoner.

[@SoloSailorDave]

Wow, I was Plt. 2074, Graduated September 1983, just amazing seeing this video, thanks for putting it up!!

[@areynoso5660]

Oorah Brother! We may have been there at the same time and have crossed paths. I graduated Plt. 2049. I shipped out of Tampa on 8 April 83 arriving after midnight on the 9th. I believe we graduated July 01 as I remember we were there for 12 weeks. I was able to go back and visit P.I. in May 2013. I was just able to drive right on. It was an emotional time for me to be there exactly 30 years to the day. My Barracks haven’t changed from the outside, right across the street from the little chapel and the parade deck, which has shrunk by more than half. I spent a lot of time in the museum looking at photos from the ‘80’s. I remember doing our processing in a very old building with steam pipes overhead. I was told by the retired Marine running the museum that they tore those old buildings down along time ago and they have this big new-looking processing building now. He also informed me the yellow steps we stood on, were moved 100 yards or so to be in front of this new building. I spent about a day and a half there driving around and reminiscing, wishing somehow I could return to that same time. But its crazy, because at that time, 30 years ago, I just wanted outta there. Yes, I thought about trying to escape, but I’m glad it was just thoughts. It be great to hear from you.

[@LAMB53087]

Excellent video. I lived in those barracks. Brings back many memories. 2nd Battallion F Co. Plt. 2201. Graduated Jan. 26, 1981. Almost 8 years to the day. Before this video was made. Thank you so much for thus video. I never made it back to P.I. to visit. My son graduated from MCRD San Diego in 2013.

[@stevekannes89]

Geez we were kids in 1985! Pot 1076 PI. Congratulations to these Marines of 1989! Semper Fidelis

[@HectorRivera-jx7fu]

Graduated that year Sept 1989, 3rd Bn, Plt 3070. Fun times at Parris Island. OORah!

[@edstevens4439]

Platoon 159....Aug-Nov 1961.....those old barracks still there.....3rd battalion had new barracks then.....we were in those for the period at the rifle range....three weeks then.....we were always being moved one barracks to another.....have read that those new barracks have been torn down now...over 60 years now....SSGT Robert LaCousiere....French guy about 64inches tall....ornery as hell....our SDI.....Sergeant Boyd huge man....Junior....and SSGT Neiderhauser....

[@jjohnson1606]

I was there 3 years later. June 23rd-Sept 18th. Great times!

[@sgtjarhead99]

Great memories. This timeframe is very close to when i graduated (July 1985) so I recognize all the buildings and facilities. The barracks look very familiar as well. I was in 3rd Bn, H Co, Plt 3050.

[@BillLonergan2]

It's amazing, I'm sure it doesn't seem that long ago that you were there. SF

[@twright3802]

I was in 3043, graduated May 1986

[@rmac5584]

Ahh... the good old days when the country actually meant something

[@BillLonergan2]

I know what you mean. Semper Fi.

[@twright3802]

@@BillLonergan2 what does he mean? Semper Fi

[@BillLonergan2]

@@twright3802 Always Faithful

[@seashorelineone]

F@ck Trump who Tryed

[@Funnyweirdediter]

What was that meaning? That it was ok for DI’s to brutalize recruits with no consequences? That does not make Marines, that makes assholes.

[@eddielane9569]

That brings back some amazing memories. I was in 2nd battalion platoon 2049 and we graduated the last part of August for the first part of September of 1982. I went during the hot part of the year and it was miserable but I grew up on the Gulf Coast and was use to the humidity so that was already a part of my life so I didn't have to get use to the humidity as if I had come from a state that wasn't humid. I have been wanting to go back there for years before I die but when I was wanting to go was about the time 9-11 hit and you could not get into the base unless you worked there or were going to see someone graduate that you were invited to watch. I would love to go back and see some of the sites that I missed and some that I already got to see but I know a lot has changed and I might not recognize some of it. It would be great however to see the second Battalion building and see if they would allow me to go to the second floor where my Barracks was. We arrived at night so I don't recall much about what it looked like driving in but it would be great to see it during the day. My parents didn't come to see me graduate but I would have loved to have had video of that day.

[@areynoso5660]

Oorah Brother! I also graduated Plt. 2049. I shipped out of Tampa on 8 April 83 arriving after midnight on the 9th. I believe we graduated July 01 as I remember we were there for 12 weeks. I was able to go back and visit P.I. in May 2013. I was just able to drive right on. It was an emotional time for me to be there exactly 30 years to the day. My Barracks haven’t changed from the outside, right across the street from the little chapel and the parade deck, which has shrunk by more than half. I spent a lot of time in the museum looking at photos from the ‘80’s. I remember doing our processing in a very old building with steam pipes overhead. I was told by the retired Marine running the museum that they tore those old buildings down along time ago and they have this big new-looking processing building now. He also informed me the yellow steps we stood on, were moved 100 yards or so to be in front of this new building. I spent about a day and a half there driving around and reminiscing, wishing somehow I could return to that same time. But its crazy, because at that time, 30 years ago, I just wanted outta there. Yes, I thought about trying to escape, but I’m glad it was just thoughts. It be great to hear from you.

[@erolsobutay8206]

i remember that place back in 1984 when i join the marines damn i missed that place,semper fi..

[@BillLonergan2]

Semper Fi brother

[@alexanderwalle3568]

I was a few years into the FMF by this time, fully immersed in the San Miguel diet plan that had also brought success to my peers.

[@MariaRamirez-nq4is]

remember that ol' *"Jungle Juice"* ??

[@signal20fireman]

3rd Bttn H Co. Graduated April 1988 Semper Fi what a treat to see thanks for posting

[@marcussmith1338]

Damn I miss training recruits! Drill Instructor and Senior Drill Instructor ‘92-95.

[@BillLonergan2]

Yours was a very important job. I still remember what my DIs taught me from 59 years ago. Semper Fi.

[@johncausey5344]

Marcus Smith I was there right after you in 97!

[@dudeskidude8376]

William Lonergan Damn bro - That would make you around 82. I like coming across older strangers who have lived interesting lives! Thanks for your cervix!

[@davidlucasmachado2831]

Which battalion ? P.I. ??

[@marcussmith1338]

@@davidlucasmachado2831 2nd Fox Co.

[@johnlothrop5568]

That little swampy,sandy piece of hallowed ground has set forth into this world THE FINEST FIGHTING FORCE in the history of the world. UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. All because of our Drill Instructors, unequivocally the finest men this country ever produced.

[@jackwilds2383]

Was there 6 -65 thru 9-65, 1st BTN .Plt.135. The old wooden barrack. I still go back now at least once a year. Vietnam 6-66 thru 4-67. B- 1/5 1st Mar. Div. Sgt.Jack Wilds. SEMPER FI MARINES. GOD LOVE TO EACH AN EVERYONE.

[@kawirocket88]

I arrived on PI in April of 1993 and graduated in July(1st Battalion Charlie Co). Still the proudest day of my life as far as personal acheivments go. I can still smell the squad bay and mess hall. The biggest life lesson I gained was pushing forward in times of adversity.

[@roypaulcarter4654]

No men who mistreat helpless recruits are cowards. I have no respect for those men at all.

[@williamdrybread8925]

HOORAV for my Grandfather. Won the Siñver Star in the Pacific, 1944.

[@roderickstockdale1678]

William Drybread really?!

[@paulsnape7107]

My brother was there 77, 3rd battalion, I was 81, 1st, battalion, my son was 07, 2nd battalion, Semper Fi my brothers

[@BillLonergan2]

I was there 1959, son 1989. Semper Fi.

[@jarheadlife]

Graduated Plt 2094 2nd Bn DCo in Dec 87. It was good to see morning colors raised on the Iwo Monument! I had the opportunity to raise the colors there the week before we graduated. Semper Fi!

[@debbiegarcia8428]

Just graduated 5 days ago and it’s different. There is wooden benches and hedges around the statue. At 5:55 second deck was my SquadBay. And at 7:15 that white building does not exist. It’s now grass and there is a small sandpit there. They also built a BAS in between echo and hotel. At 7:56 Is golf company and in front is now many portable buildings. And to the right of them is now a huge indoor pool facility at the end of the road at minute 7:56.

[@brycehall463]

How was it?

[@danabealdba9080]

2nd Bn, Plt 2064! Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sergeant Daniels! (still remember it like yesterday)

[@ervinbrooks6147]

That's my old barracks. I lived in and graduated from that same squadbay a year earlier, Jan. 28, 1988. Platoon 2008 CO. D. I recognize some of the Drill Instructors in this video.

[@brucer1220]

who were your DIs? .... I was a DI with D company

[@suaiman4263]

@@brucer1220 I was a recruit in Plt 2020 D company 2nd BTN. from Dec 1986 to March 1987. DIs were SSGT Riddle, SGT Goodwin, Sgt Fillmore, Sgt Byers, Sgt Hinton. Did you happen to know any of them? Semper Fi

[@brucer1220]

@@suaiman4263 I worked with three of the DIs you had and did a platoon or two with SGT Goodwin. He was a crazy dude and really loved the Philippines, SGT Fillmore was a professional, SGT Byers was a good guy and DI..... I knew SSGT Riddle but only briefly...

[@suaiman4263]

@@brucer1220 Thanks so much Bruce! It’s amazing to hear about ones Drill Instructors after so many years. You never realize what impact they will have on you during the time you spend in Boot Camp. I would love to get in touch with them but it seems like a pretty up hill battle. I was never even able to find them on FaceBook, etc. Out of all of them, Fillmore was the craziest to us. He actually got switched from our platoon to another because he got in trouble for making us rough up some MRP recruits outside of the chow hall ( while they were actually on their crutches! Lol). As recruits, we liked him the most. I saw Goodwin once in Nevada, and Byers seemed to be the coolest in real life. Thanks for your service Bruce and especially for your time on the Island making Marines. Very few people on earth will ever get to say they know what it’s like to be in charge of crafting the fighting force of a Nation in so storied a location (Parris Island). Old school P.I. Drill Instructors are definitely a part of this nation’s fabric. Semper Fi.

[@smprfly]

I was there in 89. Thanks for the video.

[@AmericanPatriot-ei4qb]

I love footage like this. I was born in 88 and graduated Marine Corps boot camp from MCRD San Diego in 06

[@BillLonergan2]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@billpowell702]

One of the greatest days of my life was crossing that parade deck... PLT 2076... 1 DEC 1981. SEMPER FI

[@BillLonergan2]

Every Marine remembers graduation day. Semper Fi

[@robertoles3654]

Very nice video sir. I arrived at Parris Island on January 25th, 1988 exactly one year before the filming of your video. I was in Fox Co, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion and graduated on April 18th, 1988. I greatly appreciate your video because that was my era. My son graduated from PISC on February 1st, 2013, also with 2nd Battalion. Best regards, Semper Fidelis.

[@jacobbuchanan4699]

Robert Oles I arrived at Parris Island on June 5th, 2018- 30 years later! also a recruit with Fox Co, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion. Plt 2069.

[@louistapon2788]

Hated this place but man does it give nostalgia.

[@oneer8435]

This footage was just before I enlisted that year. Right after I graduated high school I left that summer for boot camp. This did bring back memories of that place. I went in 8/27/1989. Platoon 2096 2nd battalion . Staff sgt. Seldon my senior drill instructor .

[@scoutsniper9605]

Hey brother we were there at the same time then. Semper Fi.

[@rashuanbostic3935]

I was there August 3 1989. Platoon 2092.

[@jetyler3400]

I arrived on Parris Island 4 months to the day after this video was shot. And graduated 6 months and 2 days after this video. I'm so glad I found this footage. Semper Fi.

[@BillLonergan2]

I'm pleased that you're enjoying it. Semper Fi.

[@christopherprichard4952]

The above ground conduits usually contain steam pipes and various other water supply and condensation return lines in case anyone was wondering. Quite ugly but efficient (at the time of install) and used by all branches to supply heat to structures without on-site boilers.

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

I was wondering the very same thing. I was Army ('69-'72) and never saw that at Fort Knox,Fort Dix,Fort Meade or Fort Devens. Of course with Fort Knox being in Kentucky it stands to reason that the buildings were heated with coal.

[@cooks0077]

One week and 4 days (4 February 1989), I graduated from Parris Island! Thank you!

[@abelincoln8667]

You graduated the day I got out.

[@semperfidelis6235]

Dam, I miss that rose garden! 1033 A Co 1st Bn, July 30th, 1982 graduation. 83 Grenada, 83-84 Beirut, Lebanon. 1985 out of the SUCK but inactive until 1988!

[@christophergreen7853]

Outstanding Video. I started April 10 1984 Graduated July 2 1984. Platoon 3059.

[@BillLonergan2]

Thank you.

[@daviddudek4738]

I graduated from that extract barracks in 82. Graduation was a great day!

[@melvincampbell4690]

This is my actual graduation 😊

[@laellewis7787]

really devildog?

[@melvincampbell4690]

@@laellewis7787 yup Series 2008, Plt 2011, SDI SSgt Whitfield

[@donaldmurphy3148]

Semper Fi!

[@laellewis7787]

thanks for posting. my graduation was rained out. 2nd battallion to to start 3rd battallion to finish. mrp got in the way. ...always wondered what it was going to be like. ...URAH

[@MountaintravelerEddie]

Can’t you just smell the aquavelva and the pine oil barracks already..!! Just like old times and I’ve been retired from the Corps since April 2015

[@alexanderwalle3568]

We heard that someone in the past broke into a gear locker and drank all the after-shave they could get their hands on and was found sick as a dog the next morning; only at P.I. or in country music will you find such awesomeness.

[@MichaelSmith-jw8qw]

my brother went thru Parris Island--Nov. 77-Jan. 78--still have his platoon photo book

[@scothayes9220]

I arrived at PI April of 90 and was assigned to Hotel 2nd Batt. Thx for sharing it brought back memories.

[@BillLonergan2]

I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Semper Fi.

[@danielrousseau4842]

It was 67 years ago that I was in Able Company, 1st Bn, at Parris Island, and I can still hear the thunder of 75 pairs of boondockers going up and down those wooden stairs of the old WWII barracks. Those old un-airconditioned buildings, with no fans.

[@mrgoodnight2471]

I was there July 4 1989 for training.....Mike company 3rd Bn

[@markmitchell4661]

mrgoodnight2471 May 15th 1989, 2nd Bn

[@juventusventuno9213]

Sept 89, 3rd Btn

[@palonghunter3608]

Graduated July 85. At the time of this video I was one month from getting out and leaving Okinawa

[@seanjeffery9171]

Awesome video ..i was there in june july and August for bootcamp...it was brutally hot ... 1st battalion 1068 SFMF

[@usmarine1]

1062 Bravo. Graduated August 88 👍🏼

[@juventusventuno9213]

Dec '89 PI Marine, 3rd Batl. Started in late August and graduated December. Got to experience the late summer heat, changing skies of autumn and wooly-pully weather December. After graduation, my parents and I had lunch over the bridge at Beaufort. Looking across the water I couldn't quite believe I had escaped the Island XD

[@torpeedocollectibles353]

Wow Those older barracks were there since the 40s? are they still there?

[@williamsimons5667]

When were the wooden squadbays done away with? I was there in 1966 and Third Battalion then had brick "hotels".

[@rvr1892]

Thanks for showing the old barracks, that's what I remember in 1970, platoon 2029

[@BillLonergan2]

Very welcome

[@creedbratton2151]

I started my law enforcement career the same year seems like a life time ago!!

[@MrBullet888]

September 1986, platoon 1073. Remember everything.

[@jackrademaker5696]

My dad graduated September 1st, 1989 after goin in on September 1st of 1985. He was in Platoon 2071, Sgt. Rademaker. If anybody else watchin was in that platoon comment below. Sgt. Britt. Semper Fi

[@craigdouglas3093]

I knew a Sgt Britt in Fall of 88', Plt 2082.

[@saltychristianpatriot4011]

Dec 89.....thank you

[@jackhomer8917]

Graduated January 28, 1988 Parris Island. D Co. Plt. 2011. Any other 2011's out there?

[@haroldsingleton6928]

This year will be 30 years since i graduated. Sept 20, 1988. You make me want to take a reunion trip to se P.I. From the other side. Lol

[@securityatwaverlyoaks6790]

It will be 30 yrs for me March 2 1988, 3rd Btn H company plt 3018 seems like yesterday, wow time flys by, something you will never forget for sure, good time at least I thought it was lol

[@marktercsak5580]

Take the trip , my father did it in 1991 he graduated from Paris Island in 1952 then shipped out to Korea .

[@mre7438]

1988 Platoon 2079 Guide

[@mre7438]

SSGT Williams, SSGT Saul, SGT Laratonda.....Evil, Evil, Evil men and I thank them so much for that now!

[@bottomknockinbaja6092]

Same.. 27Sept88 PLT 1073 Semper Fi

[@paulsinger6593]

Omg. I was on Paris Island that same time Platoon 2020. I think that was my barracks

[@EnlistedBombin]

I was a 2nd Battalion Marine in 06, Its crazy to see all those white buildings where our sand pits were lol. I thought maybe the barracks were new then but I recall there being blooper rounds from 66 on the top of my rack so I dont think so :D. They used blooper rounds as endcaps to all the bunks.

[@arthurc1971]

I graduated January of 1990, platoon 3001

[@juventusventuno9213]

I was right before you. grad Dec '89, Ptn 3100

[@pkmntrainer491]

I went through from october 2020 - january 2021. It's really cool how much of it is the same from back then. I remember this spot 5:52 exactly because my drill instructor would make us grind drill and if we messed something up we would all sprint to the hatch back there and we would sprint back to the squad bay

[@davidwarner3326]

I went through Dec '93-Mar '94. I was awake for fire watch when it hit midnight and I had my own short celebration as the year changed over. Despite missing Christmas, New Year's, Valentine's Day, etc, my platoon was most upset about missing the Super Bowl.

[@philipbowen8992]

I took boot training at Paris Island 1953. 1st Battion ply 29. Once a Marine always a Marine I served in Korea

[@BillLonergan2]

You're way senior to me. PI Plt 213 Feb-May 1959

[@bennyjames2357]

Wow, i was there in July 1988 Hotel Company Plt 3072, still remember Sgt.Mortella crushing my chest in with his foot, I'm still looking for him now. lol ,That was the best move of my life ,love the Corps, Semper Fi

[@BillLonergan2]

Semper Fi!

[@BillLonergan2]

Glad it brought back some memories. Semper Fi.

[@JedediahTombstone]

This place hasn't changed one bit. Those are the same trees, wash racks, and windows I remember. The windows used to shake at night when the thunderstorms came. And the DI's used to park the platoon just outside of the heavy shade those trees provided, letting us just bake in the sun.

[@BillLonergan2]

Looking back, lt was all good. Semper Fi.

[@xhyperlite142x]

You can hear 240’s barking in the background. Or did they still use the M60 then

[@BillLonergan2]

Not sure. Semper Fi.

[@5thBeatle]

D Co, 2nd Battalion was my building, also. Platoon 2033, May to Aug 1981.

[@donaldmurphy3148]

MCRD, SAN DIEGO. There was no shade NEAR our Parade Deck in '86. But, there is an International Airport just over the fence. You could spit on it at times.

[@krane15]

Freedom just across the fence. I remember the drill instructor pointing to it and reminding us that there were no bars on the doors and windows.

[@gregdoty7746]

Did my basic in 1981 loved it. Went to Lebanon in 82 to 83

[@russellmcgurn4217]

Basic?

[@gregdoty7746]

@@russellmcgurn4217 spell check lol

[@russellmcgurn4217]

@@gregdoty7746 All good man. Had to give my Bro some shit! Semper Fi.

[@gregdoty7746]

No problem brother. Lol hate these smart phones.

[@lovepugs05]

OORAH, I graduated from bootcamp January 12th, 1989 Platoon 4000. 1st female series to graduate in dress blues.

[@BillLonergan2]

You graduated 30 years after I did. I had the honor of shaking Chesty Puller's hand once. Semper Fi

[@lovepugs05]

@@BillLonergan2 Semper Fi, I bet that had to a heart stopping experience! Really cool too.

[@randymay8635]

Those barracks look like luxury condos compared to the wooden firetraps we lived in.

[@BillLonergan2]

Agree

[@BillLonergan2]

Good times

[@krane15]

Have you seen the current one? All I can say is wow.

[@keleadadavis9456]

My oldest son just graduated from here yesterday he is fox company platoon 2081 . Going in for aviation mechanic.

[@livetodaydietomorrowltdt2405]

keleada Davis Very good! Aviation mechanic nice job. And how you doing? How is your day? 😜

[@BillLonergan2]

Your oldest son made a wise choice that pays rewards for his entire life.

[@keleadadavis9456]

Very proud of him he’s now stationed in North Carolina. For at least 6 months.

[@BillLonergan2]

@@keleadadavis9456 not a bad place to be stationed for 6 months.

[@keleadadavis9456]

@@livetodaydietomorrowltdt2405 I’m great !thank you .

[@juliohernandez6856]

Ah yes was there in oct-dec 1985. Wouldn't trade it for anything!

[@BillLonergan2]

That's what everyone who went there seems to say, including me in 1959.

[@andrewgonzalez4230]

Did that officer ever salute the recruit guarding the sea bags back?

[@marine4lyfe85]

I don't think so. Unsat.

[@BillLonergan2]

He was a E-8 enlisted.

[@andrewgonzalez4230]

Ah I see now haha

[@coronapack]

i was living there at the time, of base in beaufort of course. Father ran the PMO. @00:19 mark at beginning, the van going in the gate was the civilian who managed the commissary. he was our neighbor. how bout that shit!

[@barrykidd1977]

I arrived 4 months later on 23 May, 1989. Dropped into Plt. 3059, K Co. TD 1 was 4 June. I graduated 18 Aug.

[@BillLonergan2]

Good times.

[@jumperman1773]

Your Corps........ my Corps...........: Marine Corps!!!!!!! Semper Fi.

[@LeatherneckJoe133]

I remember those days in 68 not much has changed except the third battalion isn’t there anymore they moved it..I guess to Disneyland..because that’s what they called the third battalion when I was in the corp…thinking back it might of been hell but when I graduated I felt like I was in heaven…what a great feeling that was being a United States marine…semper fi.. OoHARH

[@doubleemcastillano464]

Did they do the graduation right there?? Or was that them preparing “in the chute”?