European Reacts to US Marine Corps Silent Drill Performance!

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✔️ European Reacts to Mind-Blowing US Marine Corps Silent Drill Performance!

[@emilyb5307]

Fun fact! This silent drill type performance was originally meant to be a "one time" special performance in 1928, but it was so overwhelmingly adored and loved it became a fixed routine.

[@seanmccloskey7780]

US Marine Corps veteran here! (2000-2004) thanks for the reaction!

[@jburnett8152]

Thank you for your service.

[@biggs7109]

Thanks for loving our country there are many here who are taught to hate it.

[@freebirdtony]

True that. It's no coincidence that those who've immigrated here from communist countries actually love and adore this country, which can't be said about nearly half of the US population.

[@biggs7109]

@@freebirdtony they are some of the best Americans

[@SWTSU]

I’m still here Andre!!!! USA !!!! I can never have enough of the Blue Angels!!!! Thank you!!!! An Iconic group of diverse pilots in a precision aerobatic Military team!!! Only in America!!! And yes I watched to the end as always my friend!! 🍻More, More, More!!!!! You have great taste in content picking hombre!!! So says Austin Tx!!😎🍸

[@ronfuqua2117]

USA I always watch till the end my friend!! USAF 1972/1992

[@lindafoster8182]

I agree with you. Football players being on the field was very disrespectful showed a lack of honoring our soldiers

[@Rasdawg915]

Calling a Marine a Soldier, or vice versa is also considered disrespectful.. lol

[@kv6826]

@@Rasdawg915Most civilians are not aware of the difference. Unless they have a Marine in their family they typically the response for every branch will be to refer to our Service members as “Soldiers”.

[@kv6826]

@@Rasdawg915Also civilians will refer to a Marine as a “Veteran” vs “Marine”. Again unless there is a Marine in their family….it is what it is. No need to get upset about it.

[@Rasdawg915]

@@kv6826 I wasn't upset about it. I was just stating a fact. Lol.

[@BB-yh5rd]

Appropriate on the anniversary of D-Day this video came on my feed. It's the M1-Garand, the infantry rifle of the American troops at Normandy. Those rifles are tough as the men who went ashore.

[@OliverRust-uh8tx]

I was in the Marines for 25 years. These guys are amazing

[@larrydlam]

First time I saw them live was my very first day of boot camp at MCRD San Diego. So much happening that day it was hard to appreciate it then but later I could.

[@Crystal_Abbott-jn6xs]

Thank you for your service.

[@guamissy7649]

My husband served as a Reconnaissance Marine; the silent, swift, deadly. “Once a Marine, always a Marine.” Semper fi

[@stephsdlnthms3957]

When I see the silent drill, I always think of it as America’s sword dance. I love this part of our culture and our people.

[@helenpulliam5952]

This makes me miss my brother even more! He was very happy to be a marine

[@paulamoya7956]

My Father was a very Proud U.S Marine🇺🇸

[@hollycook5046]

Same

[@TomDevlin-f8n]

I've seen the Marine drills many times always makes me proud to be an American!!!

[@kimharding2246]

Yes, Andre, the drill team was performing in Times Square, New York City. In the second video, that’s the Blue Angel’s support aircraft, a Lockheed-Martin C-130J Hercules, also known as “Fat Albert.”😊

[@brendaschmidt9172]

To see it live will give you goose bumps.

[@european-reacts]

I believe you. Thanks ❤

[@MarcusBumgardner-d4e]

💯 %

[@susanharrah3462]

I would have left a comment this is the only way I could U.S.A.​@@european-reacts

[@royce702]

The weapon is not damaged, they have metal plates on the ottom.

[@audreywitko1445]

I love watching you get excited & appreciate our American offerings. Thank you!

[@Charlee1776]

I have many family members in the U.S. military (all branches) and have been fortunate enough to see several great demonstrations like this before. It always makes me feel proud of the precision they show.

[@alvinhelms]

The USA actually has 2 aerobatic flight demonstration squadrons. The Blue Angels are the more well-known of the two, and they are part of the Navy. But I grew up with my father in the Air Force - so the USAF aerobatics squadron, the Thunderbirds, were always my favorite. (I built models of their planes when I was a kid.)

[@davidmckinney5343]

I've seen them live on the parade grounds at the Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., and also at Arlington National Cemetery. It is trully amazing to see.

[@edwardcalvet]

It's so impressive, and whats crazy is the location. The middle of Times Square in NYC, EPIC! USA

[@zibbielanham]

The levels of coordination and Trust required to perform these manuevers is why US Marines are the Best fighting forces on the planet. Thanks for Your Respects, which were Not shown by the NFL for these Marines, some of whom will die, protecting our freedoms.

[@grumblesa10]

This was probably as part of Fleet Week/Memorial Day celebrations. NYC is very pro-veteran. I went there to see a Giants game during the Christmas season (which is the best time to visit IMHO). I sent some short emails to a few VFW posts downtown looking for veteran-owned businesses to frequent. I got the hook-up! It was a great time.

[@rockhoundssharp3128]

I love that u pause! I love that u say what your thinking in real time

[@greatgrandmomb486]

USA!! I am always here with you to the end. I love your videos and you make them very special especially when you comment and love Wildlife and Nature. God Bless You Andre and your Family!

[@RockyNikolashin]

You're right, that's the Blue Angel's cargo plane affectionately named "Fat Albert."

[@CancerChick0523]

I saw them live when I was in boot camp. Amazing! They really do give you chills! 🇺🇸

[@MarcusBumgardner-d4e]

As a US Navy brat i saw this and a lot of other things like airshows. Went on a couple of tiger cruises on the USS John F. Kennedy. Tiger cruises are for teenagers get to go to sea for 2-days with thier parent. Don't know if they still do them now.Great times but in person are so much more emotional. Check out the choìrs in different branches too. Moving shows.

[@briantalley8415]

Amateurs practice until they get it right. Professionals practice until they can't get it wrong. Marines are professionals.

[@PROJEKTPUNISH]

SEMPER FI

[@susansharp112]

Thank you for appreciating America. It reminds me to be proud of where I come from. This is Beautiful it is a combination of graceful, soft movement with precision, and tremendous skill. It demonstrates power that shows gentleness yet says " don't mess with us". USA

[@BB-yh5rd]

My son is military. Thank you for the review.

[@goatitisful]

Thank you for your son's service... and thank you for raising a son like him.

[@loriannepraznovsky2164]

I saw a drill team perform for the 1st president Bush in Florida about 26 years ago. It was awesome. They were the est of the best drill teams

[@mindigd]

Their synchronization is astounding. It always amazes me. Imagine the hours they had to put in to get it perfect. USA! Loved the bonus video too.

[@OkiePeg411]

USA! I saw the Blue Angels in my state of Oklahoma years ago. It was amazing!!! When my son was in the Marines, he got to ride in the big airplane "Fat Albert". They went 0-gravity in it. My sin took a video with his phone... probability 10 years ago!!!

[@leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586]

I have watched the silent drill team performances multiple times and it just never grows old watching how well trained and in sync they are. This one was better than the one on the football field because you could hear all of the sounds of the rifles and footwork. Can't imagine the arm/wrist strength needed to flip and catch these weapons. Especially when they catch them and as soon as they do, all movement stops. I watched to the end. The "USA" Blue Angels have longer videos showing even more amazing flights. Thank you. I respect all of those who have fallen.

[@kyloren1014]

Very cool and much respect to our Armed Forces 🇺🇸

[@tappingthevein1]

I have never seen the Marine drill team but I am an Air Force Brat so I have seen the Air Force Honor Guard team quite a few times. You should definitely check out some of their videos.

[@FourFish47]

The Blue Angels are the U.S. Navy pilots and they're amazing! As well as The Thunderbirds who are U.S. Air Force pilots. They both do fantastic shows.

[@Couldnteventhink]

Thank you. Perfect for honoring the greatest generation today. May we always remember them. God bless you.

[@ReinersRigs]

Have seen this drill in person and it's nothing short of impressive with extreme attention to detail on every aspect of the performance

[@KassandraTheCleric]

I can not even imagine the hours and hours of learning and practice this takes. It is beautiful. As someone who was a band nerd and long time teacher of band drill teams, good grief the work this took! I have never seen these men live, but I jave seen the Marine Corp band several times and they are amazing also.

[@originale2671]

I did get to see them live and it is impressive beyond words. One thing that you didn't see that I saw was the ambulance they had on site. After they finished their performance the ambulance left. Those bayonettes are real.

[@vortexvtx6794]

USA. The Blue Angels flew over my house yesterday morning. It was awesome. There are near St. Louis MO for an air show.

[@juttamedina4183]

Saw a Unit of those guys many years ago marching through a big crown. All i could see was their white hats..And it looked they were floating, not actually marching on two legs. Their movements were so smooth.

[@lauradoan6290]

Thank you for the RESPECT & ADMIRATION you show to my Country THE USA & OUR TROOPS!! 💯🇺🇸 GOD BLESS 🙏

[@kathleenhayes9320]

My son was in the airforce for 20 years and his grandfather 39 yrs. So very proud i am

[@ppresley9208]

USA all the way ! Still watching !

[@henryvinson02]

I was PX manager (retail department store on military installations) in Berlin and the Berlin Brigade had a drill team. They would sometimes perform in my parking lot on Saturday mornings. What I found amazing is that everybody enjoyed them. (i.e. men, women, children, etc.)

[@robbieoverby1694]

They are fascinating in person. Extremely proud to be American. My brother in law was a marine, so is a nephew. I'm proud of our armed services.

[@HugsXO]

In high school, I was in NJROTC (Navy Junior Recruit Officer Training Corp.). My drill team used the M1 Garand, and we performed many of these moves. These guys are awesome.

[@Diane-d3p]

I am a US Marine’s wife. He’s old now, but still very much a Marine! The Marines never do anything to damage their rifles, they are of highest value. USA! 🇺🇸

[@richardmartin9565]

Of course they're in great shape. They're Marines first and foremost. Every Marine is also a rifleman even if they have other duties. They don't mess around.

[@paulamoya7956]

I used to twirl a super lightweight Baton! I can’t imagine doing what they were doing with a rifle . Especially in such a tight space . Our Military are slightly ( majorly) Magical at times … in my humble American opinion 🇺🇸⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ed-straker]

The C-130 is called "Fat Albert", with an all-Marine crew. It transports the Blue Angels' support personnel, parts and tools to the air shows. And it performs a show as well.

[@kevinbrown3075]

I had the opportunity to see the silent drill team at the 8th. & I Marine Barracks in washington DC a few years back during a Marine Corps reunion with some of my fellow Marines. Always impressive and seeing it always gives me goose bumps as I reminisce about my own time in the Corps.

[@Kosounds12]

when was younger after watching a movie or video I learned it requires immense hand eye coordination practice and patience but wants you do it it's fun and make you feel proud. I was around 13 when I tried it

[@belindabrown7523]

My state, Kentucky has Mammoth cave. It’s the world’s longest known cave system, with more than 400 miles explored. It’s one of the oldest tourist attractions in US. If you’re not coming to Ky you should do a video about it to check it out

[@goatitisful]

They choose these men on the team because they are Elite. Not just at doing cool moves with an unloaded rifle... this is a team that no foreign platoon would want to get in a firefight with. These men are perfectly in sync. A platoon of soldiers who are in sync is the last platoon you would wanna fight.

[@jeffreystanley7884]

Couple points incase no one mentioned the rifles they use M1Garand are WWII era rifles that are still in the armory for a few nations and they are a favorite among collectors and civilian Firearms enthusiasts in USA. They are very accurate weapons. They also are made with steel but plates and are parade versions.

[@jamesmoore3275]

Have seen them twice, in Washington DC and in the recruit depot in San Diego, both in the early -mid 90s, when I was also a Marine. Spoke to them after, turns out they do bear some scars from the bayonet, including a facial scar, so it is dangerous. When a mishap occurs, they are trained to continue with the performance, from a cover (hat, in civilian) being knocked off, to a bayonet cutting through your blouse (jacket) sleeve or side. They train in Arizona when off the performance season, and you can imagine it ranges from demanding to brutal

[@brianschafer2522]

U.S.M.C. vet here, so proud of them! (1977-1981)

[@DavidGill-us1sl]

When you join the military here in the United States, you start off in Basic training, there you drill every day. You have to learn precision movements. They also sing for cadence. When you graduate Basic, you are marched by squadrons. And all pass before the review stands where a lot of military dignitaries inspect the ranks.

[@brittanymorris898]

Your excitement made me excited! You are just so sweet

[@RayWhiting]

USA. U.S. Marine Corps silent drill team is great.

[@mariaeisenhardt2296]

During Mardi Gras you will see all the armed forces represented. It really is an amazing sight to watch if they stop and. perform in front of you.

[@jeffreystanley7884]

USA and The Blue Angels are awesome. We grew up seeing them all the time at our Naval Air base.

[@TonyMuralha]

They are awesome! First time seeing them was at Fort Sill, Oklahoma when I was in the U.S. Army, second time was at the Marine Barracks in Washington, DC Also got to see the U.S, Navy Blue Angels at Andrews Air Force Base, they are unbelievable also.

[@lynnegulbrand2298]

I have been to see the Air Force drill team at the Base down the street where I live. It’s mesmerizing.

[@tobaobokoomi1693]

When I was in I saw them and the MC band several times on holidays and the MC birthday celebrations...

[@littlestflyable]

USA... I've watched the blue angels several times while volunteering in San Francisco, New York and Maine. The plane here (Fat Albert) steals the show.

[@timothydixon2545]

My father was in the marines and I have seen the drill team many times over the years and every time I still love it one thing I miss about living on base was most mornings if they had PT or a march and would be calling cadence between 5:30 and 6:00 in the morning as they marched and you could hear them coming down the streets though the neighborhood

[@OkiePeg411]

There's a metal plate on the butt of the rifle that protects it. Also helps make the loud click sound.

[@tinabapple6270]

Ive seen them live 2x. Once at the Marine Corps Museum and once in DC.

[@marybeth679]

7:14 The demonstration weapons are rifles that were used in WWI and prior. They are no longer operable for the most part, but they are used, especially with the USMC where every Marine is a rifleman, to build a bond with the rifle. Through the Vietnam conflict, all US GIs were discharged with their weapons, and often, those are what they taught their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to shoot.

[@jaredharvey4927]

I haven't seen that second video you played, but was awesome. USA baby!!

[@greggwilliamson]

Whenever I see European reactors doing the Marine Drill team, I always wonder why no other drill teams are viewed. So the first thing I think when they ask for "likes" or anything else is I hope you have enough marines watching.

[@generichardson4771]

nice that they have marine corp commercial playing on the big screen behind them

[@ripvanwinkle2002]

those are live bayonets on those rifles! they WILL stab through you.... imagine that whirled past your ear

[@fightingmink]

I first saw them when I was a young Marine. I was able to mingle around and talk them. They showed me some hacks on how they’re able to “not” drop their rifles and other stuff. I remember in infantry school the instructors were “volunteering” some of us to go to 8th and I silent drill training. They lined us up and only pick Marines between 5-11 and 6-1. I was too short. 😂

[@jackknudson-rk1uv]

It's pretty hard to damage a 14lb weapon made of steel with a stock of walnut. While in OCS at Ft. Benning GA in 1969 i was in one of the last classes to train with the M14. They had us use them in bayonet training. We were told to hit each other as hard as we could to try to break them, we all tried as hard as we could ,noone ever did!

[@Sinkorswim1225]

Thanks for showing love to USA.

[@shellybenton1421]

Andre, you are an American in our book. May God bless you and your sweet family.

[@lynnegulbrand2298]

Not a knife it’s a bayonet. You need to check out the Air Force Thunderbirds. I have seen them many times here in Mississippi at the base where I live.

[@peoplerthatdumb]

USA...always here till the end. Always enjoy your videos.

[@errolthibodaux]

I may be a bit biased, but I have seen the Silent Drill Platoon many times and they never disappoint.

[@anotherfriend1998]

USA, Your not watching this alone and no your not talking to yourself 😂😊.. enjoy watching your videos my brother from another mother from across the sea in a different nation 😊

[@JS1325]

Watch the gallatin high school one. It’s intimate and the best up close

[@SOGOnic]

If you want to see something similar, except college students. Look up The Citadel Summerall Guards.

[@european-reacts]

I will

[@MarcusBumgardner-d4e]

Yessss!!! They are amazing.

[@MarcusBumgardner-d4e]

Look when inspected has a sttl folded butt end on them and thoes are bayonets on end and sharp

[@Spyguy-sn3en]

It's not pronounced CORPSE ITS PRONOUNCED CORE....Trust me I was in the U.S. Marine Corps. 🪖

[@JIMBEARRI]

Andre, that is one of the most famous places on Earth -- TIMES SQUARE.

[@generichardson4771]

check out the marine corp band also known as the presidents own

[@MsLhuntMartinez79]

USA😂 You know I'm still here my friend 💪🏾

[@hollywagner1679]

I knew a guy in college who was in the Silent Drill Platoon and he said he shattered the stock from slamming it down on the ground during a parade. Having marched and firing one of those M1s, I know they are heavy and old, so theyre more prone to cracking over time. I'd still give my kidney for one tho! SFMF

[@janwalters3426]

USA,🇺🇸🇺🇸The bayonets on the end of their rifles make this performance so impressive. These are the elite of the Marines. On behalf of my husband, a Marine, oorah. Semper Fidelis. Fi

[@michaelsnap6659]

I lost a little respect for the NFL when players appeared on the pitch when the Marie Corps Drill team were performing. The NFL needs to show more respect. Also the Navy’s Drill Team is awesome.

[@Lancer4323]

I am glad you took this suggestion you see what we mean..😮

[@DianeCasanova]

I would be interested to see if the other branches of the service has a similar display.

[@ErnestineSantiago]

If you want to really see what we are made of watch how the song THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER CAME FROM? The gun is 10 pounds and we clean and make sure the weapon is at its highest level of strength ! Star spangled banner song and why you will cry n see why we are the land of the free

[@jodimerusi3250]

The Rifle Platoon and the Blue Angels show the best of the USA!! 🇺🇸

[@briantalley8415]

The Blue Angels are wonderful to watch. They're from the USA, you know. :)

[@OkiePeg411]

There's a video of a Tomb Guard getting stabbed in the foot with his bayonet. He didn't even flinch. But there was blood. Those aren't "play/fake" bayonets!!!