Commandant’s 245th Marine Corps Birthday Message

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)

[@tim41844]

"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]

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

[@fredrickmillstead6397]

@@schmeazy death before dishonor.

[@koraleyaangelica3033]

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

[@themisfitbrigade]

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

[@brianahernofficial]

Rahhhhhh!

[@danelobe2524]

Ooh "f▪♤《en" rahh !!

[@gulfgypsy]

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]

Semper fi.

[@curtis209]

Yut yut!!! Semper Gumby! 0311 FOREVER!

[@adrianholland6787]

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]

@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.

[@adrianholland6787]

@Okielawman 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]

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.

[@austinevs]

@Okielawman Sad that you think the young Marines are in for the benefits. When there were drafts in the past that forced people to fight. Sorry to burst your disavowal bubble, but the Marines in WW1 would consider you weak. The Marines of today will be fighting a different war then 20 years ago. Just like then Marines need to and will adapt to how we fight future conflicts. War will continue to change far after im retired and a mindset like yours disrespects past and future Marines who clench that Eagle, Globe and Anchor that they have fought and worked hard for.

[@austinevs]

@Okielawman Your mind is clearly degraded. Have fun dying trying to get boots on the ground with current tech.

[@TubbyPuppy]

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

[@fishcook0409]

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

[@dionthomas5418]

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

[@rogeliozambrano8913]

Congrats Marine Semper Fi brother. Swift Silent and Deadly

[@BG-nj7kf]

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]

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

[@BG-nj7kf]

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

[@Mardasee]

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

[@Mardasee]

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

[@juanbarragan7762]

Fat, broken, old, with😅 still froggy af😤

[@danelobe2524]

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]

Amen!!

[@corneliusbartholemew6725]

Semper Fi

[@bagelbob3979]

thank you for your service

[@edwardmarcot464]

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

[@fishcook0409]

Thank you for your service, happy birthday devil dog!

[@deuddersun]

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

[@arronlockyer5424]

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]

"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]

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

[@iamastrum8520]

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]

Thank you for your service! 🙏🏼

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

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

[@tylermichels7947]

Aye Guns Fair winds and Semper Fi

[@youwillnotknowmyname840]

Salute to you Gunny ~Future United States Marine

[@vividzcsgo3333]

rah gunny

[@youwillnotknowmyname840]

@@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.]

@@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.

[@SalvadorMartinez-pg3yu]

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

[@AgentRacerX]

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

[@napoy17]

Rah!

[@chrisperez311]

Till the day I die I’ll hold the line

[@Mardasee]

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

[@Dr.Pepper001]

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.

[@randyhanson9378]

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

[@derekdawson329]

United States Marines

[@leciaman]

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

[@messy_0]

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

[@doom4067]

And didn't make it through basic training.

[@caseyferrari2476]

LOL

[@arronlockyer5424]

@@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]

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]

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

[@darinbarfield8738]

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

[@karrieannbean]

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

[@guts_4534]

💪👌🇺🇸

[@sophiahernandez8532]

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]

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

[@zenith3515]

Awesome! Good luck to your family.

[@rogeliozambrano8913]

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

[@sophiahernandez8532]

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

[@sophiahernandez8532]

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

[@adventurousamerica7851]

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

[@CaptAmeric]

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

[@michaelhead4472]

Semper Fi!

[@ggrunt3792]

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

[@harryg5220]

Welcome Home.

[@darrellbryan6868]

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

[@ggrunt3792]

@@darrellbryan6868 are we still attacking

[@kamrynsmart9151]

God bless all those who serve our country.

[@ls66]

Amen!

[@braxtonmonceret6371]

Amen brother

[@arronlockyer5424]

@@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

[@drelectric9795]

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!

[@bigboybarry91]

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! ❤️

[@markwalters1584]

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

[@treys26]

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

[@zeitlerusmc]

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

[@JT-nu1oi]

GET SOME !!!! 3/5

[@Timmothy2012]

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

[@elizabethhenthorn8570]

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.

[@krasnavin]

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

[@JoseGomez33185]

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

[@terryolson4927]

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

[@akasgsvirgil9503]

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

[@gunnycarranza3965]

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]

" 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.

[@lonestar5233]

245 years of badassery and nothing but bravery, always faithful

[@wesleygarcia9387]

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

[@arronlockyer5424]

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]

You become a Marine for eternity. SEMPER FIDELIS.

[@DivePlane13]

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]

Thanks for hanging in with us. Semper Fi.

[@wolf7292]

@@DivePlane13 ur overthinking, smoothbrain kekw

[@BoDiddly]

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!

[@kendrickjames1045]

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]

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

[@obiestill5785]

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

[@kamrynsmart9151]

"The few, the proud."

[@SV-kr9fu]

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

[@louiebecerra392]

Semper Fi to my fellow Marines! And a Happy Veterans Day to our Brothers and Sisters from the other Branches. God bless you all and God bless the USA!!! 🇺🇸

[@GT3Marine]

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

[@anthonycastelluci9225]

Yeah, they did a great job.

[@D3ityCthulhu]

Every year has me choked up...

[@MrEric622]

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

[@flavadog17]

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

[@peterhuntington4029]

I thought the USMC birthday was on Nov. 10?

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

You are right. You know the Corps....if your not early you are late. Hurry up and WAIT. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant from Charleston West Virginia

[@ppalimia]

It is but the Commandant's birthday message always comes out earlier.

[@anthonycastelluci9225]

Production schedule! One weekend left before the 10th. That's how film rolls. (See what I did there?)

[@jasonbrown3925]

The USMC ball (the actual Birthday party) isn't always on the 10th, could be the nearest weekend. This year I don't think they will have an in person celebration. That's sad.

[@lanceblinent7909]

Leave it to the commandant to eff that up.

[@tritondriver1]

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

[@tritondriver1]

@@arronlockyer5424 Done 👍

[@arronlockyer5424]

@@tritondriver1 Thank you brother. Semper Fi

[@HOVREDDY]

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!

[@willwolf8436]

I miss my brothers.

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

We know the feeling. Semper Fi, Jarhead.

[@isaaclaudenslager416]

Me to brother me too...

[@quentinham5908]

Commandant needs to fix his hat. His gig line is off.

[@hanksteele4501]

HAT??? It's called a COVER you fuckin' worm!!!

[@joycurtis5940]

Marines wear covers not hats.

[@quentinham5908]

@@hanksteele4501 lol

[@cobra5087]

245 years of keeping vigilant watch and tradition of keeping the world a safer better place. To all those who have served in and are serving, Happy birthday! 245 years young never looked so good! If I could do it all over again. At 16 I would start the process of leaving getting and hopefully be capable to join in the Corp. Maybe in the next life.

[@stevenf_usmc]

61 dislikes must be Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force scum. Not everyone can be one of us. Semper Fi!

[@kk-linux-rocks7269]

Nah. When you dislike one of us (no matter which branch we served in), you dislike us all.

[@stevenf_usmc]

@@kk-linux-rocks7269 lol, okay idiot.

[@idontcare8792]

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]

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.]

Fair winds and following seas.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

@@GySgt_USMC_Ret. thats right GySgt. Semper Fi

[@anthonycastelluci9225]

Get that man a piece of cake!

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

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

[@dionthomas5418]

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

[@terryw5351]

some of my best memories and worse memories were in the Marine Corp Semper Fi to all my fellow Marines and to all Vets every where Happy BD U.S.M.C.

[@melimalic4005]

Happy birthday to all Marine. Great respect for You

[@melodylynd4917]

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

[@dannyambrose8337]

Happy Birthday

[@dannyambrose8337]

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?

[@908-y1c]

Happy birthday fellow marines, semper fidelis.

[@dannyambrose8337]

Happy birthday William Clinton Brooks Sr. R I P

[@randystogner5466]

Happy Birthday! God Bless America and God Bless the United States Marine Corps!

[@doglover136_]

i have probably five to six friends in the marines and three waiting to ship in june i believe, thank you daniel, noah, josh, hailey, judah. Samuel, cody and esmie, you will be great marines.I look up to the my marine friends and the ones waiting to ship.

[@odysseusmendez4141]

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

[@ChriS-tz9jm]

SSgt checkin me in Semper Fi and God Bless all service members and happy birthday Marines rahhhh #afghanvet

[@scriptorium-in-candelight]

I am absolutely finding the beginning the BEST and something I wish i could hear more and follow farther to every moment of my life. To know the difference between freedom and those who spitfully oppose it. Oh that was the spitfire grill movie....best opening of the video ever

[@PEDROv0311]

HAPPY BDAY BROTHERS AND SISTERS! Semper Fidelis!!!

[@edrivera7775]

Happy Birthday Devil Dogs! Former Staff Sergeant of Marines-MarDet Ft. Bliss, 3rd Bn, 3rd Mar, and 1st Bn, 12th Mar. Semper Fidelis!

[@acevermon1173]

Rah from 1/3 wpns!

[@calvincheney7405]

Had two Marine roommates at Ft Huachuca. SFC Faust & SSG Garcia~ Semper Fi & Happy 245th~

[@zeitlerusmc]

I earned the title Marine but when I look and listen to previous generations I feel like I don’t hold a flame to their valor.

[@beardavis5713]

Happy birthday Marines!!! 245!!! Here's to the continuation of the greatest fighting force on the planet.

[@Barry_the_dog]

The greatest death dealing machine ever assembled in human history.

[@gavinmiller5991]

This is why I want to be a marine.

[@guts_4534]

Its a great lifestyle but also a hard one

[@gavinmiller5991]

I agree

[@smittysmitty481]

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

[@dennisatkinson8830]

Happy birthday for your service

[@lsmidwayxd3282]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE GREATEST FIGHTING FORCE KNOWN TO MAN💪🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@kyleowen1084]

Couldn't care less about the the ceremonies and shit when I was in. Now I'm out, I miss the hell out of it

[@johnstapleton7305]

Happy Birthday to all my fellow Marines.l serve from 1958 to 1964. Semper Fi

[@janiekenney6874]

Happy Birthday!

[@melindabendle6459]

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

[@DecentRecruit]

Happy Birthday Marines, Semper Fidelis.

[@proudtoclaimthetitle]

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

[@thewatcher4552]

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

[@andy_petranek]

Happy Birthday, Marines. Semper Fi!

[@plan138]

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

[@dkstryker]

God Bless the United States Marine Corps! God bless my Grandpa in heaven whom served in the Marines in WWII at age 15 and then went on to serve in Korea and was awarded the Silver Star & Purple Heart for his actions at the Chosin Reservoir. Semper Fi Grandpa & all the Brave & Gallant Marines!

[@arronlockyer5424]

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

[@TLoecher1]

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

[@SV-kr9fu]

SIMPLI-FY, boy.

[@Mom-USMCRichardUSMCChristopher]

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

[@DakotaofRaptors]

May Mister Woody prosper for another decade!

[@mattwhiteboy8577]

Most inspirational video ever I'm glad and honored to be on the path on becoming a marine

[@derekruiz7288]

EhRah

[@bobbyray9825]

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

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

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]

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

[@pam0077]

They called them the Greatest Generation for good reason.

[@milesmayhem5440]

The Commandant’s cover is crooked.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Lol, I noticed that. He needs to start doing to old "Bends and Thrusts" like we did at Parris Island.

[@DMACKUSMC]

YYYYUUUUUUUTTTTTTTT HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@caseyherald5088]

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

[@davidcarson8558]

HOORAH SEMPER FI TOO ALL THOSE WHO PROUDLY WEAR THE EMBLEM OF THE GREATEST BRANCH OF THE SERVICE. THE UNITED STATES'MARINE CORP. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU AND MY TWO STEPFATHERS WHO PROUDLY SERVED IN THE MARINE CORP. HOORAH DEVIL DOGS.

[@pennywalker1812]

Amazing video. Proud to be a Marine!

[@alexandercarlson9881]

Happy Birthday Marines!!! #245yearsyoung #semperfi

[@edwardmarcot464]

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

[@jarhead6632]

Welcome home Brother and Happy Birthday. Semper Fi

[@yourlocalhsisrtagent2554]

Happy birthday fellow marines, semper fidelis.

[@raidersfan8497]

Your Corps! My Corps! Marine Corps! Happy Birthday Teufelhunden!

[@FullMetalNapkin]

I miss the Marines most today. Religion, race... political affiliation... None of that mattered. Just the pure love for one another. I miss that most today. Semper Fi Marines and remember hold yourself to the higher standard during these elections. Win or lose.... We have to be better

[@urdgk222]

Semper fi to my brothers and sisters 2016-2020

[@arronlockyer5424]

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

[@sukhoisu-24fencer3]

Happy birthday Marines!

[@WalterCruz-USA]

Number 1 USA.🇺🇸🦅 God bless América.🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@JimDMarines]

Ooh Rah! Happy Birthday!

[@arlentraster382]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!!!

[@tomszrodak]

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

[@Thundering_third_0311]

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

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

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]

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]

@@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.