John Basilone - Selfless Warrior

[@catsfrommars]

His wife a fellow Marine never remarried saying, “Once you have the best, you can’t settle for less.”

[@ivanskirchak4935]

That’s the love we all search for but few of us ever find. Semper Fi John and Lena. 🫡

[@QCs_Finest_est.1989]

What a classy lady, fit for a hero💪💯

[@Meow_1992]

28 years old too, married for I believe 6 months to Lena, deployed to Iwo, sad he never returned to Lena and had a family with his love. ❤❤❤❤ RIP.

[@cruisinguy6024]

She never remarried which could not have made life easy for her considering the times.

[@Rudyelf1]

John Basilone did have a family after Iwo. He has fathered generations of warriors.

[@almirria6753]

The Patron Saint of Cyclic Rate

[@usmc6911]

We had a saying in Bravo 1/1.I was 0331 machine gunner. "ACCURACY BY VOLUME"

[@OrbitFallenAngel]

​@@usmc6911Just wanted to say Thank You for your Service to our Country!! 🙏🇺🇸❤ God Bless You and Your Buddies Who I pray are living their lives peacefully and happily!!

[@Andy_in_NH]

Just a few weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting his statue in NJ and later that day visiting his grave in Arlington on the anniversary of his MOH action. Semper Fidelis!

[@roccomarra4741]

Truly the greatest generation

[@williamblanchetti9962]

We are free today because of men like John Basilone. I made a point of telling my children the story of this brave warrior and the ultimate sacrifice he made. God bless you and all who have followed in your footsteps.

[@roykiefer7713]

To future SecNavs: Our fleet should never, not for a single day, not have a USS Basilone in commission. His life inspires the Navy - Marine Corps team and his sacrifices illustrates the standards we all should strive to attain . . . especially under the most dire circumstances.

[@MicroSBs]

This ship will be floating well over 25 years so thats good to know!

[@morrisparrish76]

War will always be a “dire circumstance”!

[@Taterman36]

I just finished The Pacific, great show about the best of men

[@OrbitFallenAngel]

It's definitely one of the most EPIC miniseries!! And I really love the theme music....and the illustrations during the opening credits.. The Pacific is in my opinion, better than the Band of Brothers miniseries...

[@WdyWP]

Ooh Rah!!! Lived not too far from Baslilon Road for my first few years in the Corps. Happy Birthday to my Brothers and Sisters!!!

[@MedicJey]

Rest in piece gunny, one of the greatest marines to walk this earth.

[@Bad.Pappy.Official]

Happy birthday, Marines! God bless America!! 🇺🇸✊

[@robertrawlings2600]

Semper Fidelis from Arizona

[@garypiont6114]

What a man.

[@puma51921]

Growing up, i read a lot of history. I read about the Maines in Guadalcanal. I was completely amazed at the actions of John Basilone. I told myself i would be a Marine. He was always on my mind in basic. 1979-1986. Happy birthday Marines. Semper Fidelis.

[@123sharpguy]

an american hero god bless america and Semper Fi to all marines that have served this amazing country past present and future.

[@usmc6911]

My Uncle Jack was at GC.He never told me anything about his action in the Pacific until I came back from Panama.I became a Marine because of him.On the second day his best friend got shot by a sniper and Uncle Jack got the sniper with his B.A.R.He took the snipers rifle,brought it home and when he died it was willed to me.I show it off every chance I get. Jack served everyday of the Pacific war on the 1st Marine division.O was lucky enough to be in Bravo 1/1.Thats when men were men.

[@Ted_Stryker]

Served in the Army and Marines, like myself. His accolades certainly far outshine my own, however. A true warrior and gentleman. A rare breed, indeed. Here's to John and his family. And, a very happy birthday to all of my fellow Marines. Semper Fi

[@morrisparrish76]

Our draft dodger president elect never served in either!

[@nadjasunflower1387]

@@morrisparrish76 yup...neither did Kamala...or Biden...or Obama....I mean i can keep going on and on if you like ? unless you actually had a point that is ???

[@morrisparrish76]

None of the 3 you mentioned (nice smokescreen) never had bone spurs or a rich daddy to dodge the draft with! GYFFS: Obama was 3 when Vietnam started Kamala (women were not eligible for the draft) Biden registered but wasn’t called! Are you going to go on covering for this dickhead draft dodger convicted (34) felon for the next 4 years?

[@deeznutz4505]

Silly lib ​@morrisparrish76

[@Anthonyurtu]

Goodnight Gunnery sergeant Basilone, wherever you are

[@15blackshirt]

The Pacific does a phenomenal job honoring his legacy

[@FairwayJack]

much respect ..thank you for your service J. Basilone

[@mr.sherlockholmes6130]

Happy Birthday Marine , Marine Birthday Nov 10 th 249 yrs old this year . John Basilone Your A True American and a Hero to all ! Semper Fidelis Cpl Scott Dickens USMC!!! ❤

[@Gertjan_A]

Freedom cannot be taken for granted, we owe freedom to these heroes who bring his people to a higher level and beyond. And that is why it is so important that real leaders are at the top, because only then will you get a unit that can be compared as a chain without a weak link. As long as humanity exists you need these heroes and defense because you will always have good and evil on this planet. Very beautiful and perfect video 🙏🛡🥇💛🛡🙏Greetings from the Netherlands 🧡🔱🦅⚡🧡

[@MatthewFloydMarston]

Attention on Deck! Major on Deck 😮❤

[@VestedFuture]

JOHHNNN BASILONE

[@johnhadley7715]

A Marine who loved his brothers beyond measure…

[@SavvyFuoco]

Basilone was an Incredible Italian American Patriot 🇺🇸🇮🇹🦅 One of the greatest of all time

[@theegunpro4561]

I remember sitting in a half circle with my drill instructor, right before the John basilone challenge. It was Heavy hearing what amazing sacrifice under harrowing conditions, and then to have to try and do what he did, on a lighter scale, it’s something seared into my mind

[@Tabby7]

May he and all those warriors rest in peace. My Dad told me that my Uncle, who was stationed Stateside during WW2, knew John Basilone. They were, indeed, part of a remarkable generation, and they belong to the ages.

[@stevemccarty6384]

My father in law, William Sexton was in the Marine Corps and was a drinking buddy of John Basilone's. He called Basilone, "Johnnie Basilone. He told me that Johnnie was a "wild man". Basilone was a great Marine, so was my father in law. He was a China Marine. I was in the Marine Corps for 16 years. Was an attack pilot- exciting.

[@Randomyoutubecommenter]

What a man

[@bradsilverdog3763]

My dad was a Guadalcanal Marine. He used a "tommy" gun because of the thick jungle.

[@Charles-z1l]

We had a Greek American former recruiter at Portland Maine recruiting office a staff sgt to mustang 2nd Lt carry A Tommy Gun in Vietnam.

[@anlerden4851]

Semper Fidelis!!!! USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA, USA!!!🥰😍🤗❤🤍💙💯

[@LastRonin47]

That Marine spread the good gospel of fire rate to a lot of Japanese troops. He made them holier than the pope.

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

Sometimes there aren't enough words.💪♥️🤍💙

[@Lavadawg0311]

YUTTTT GIVE HIM ONE

[@en.copedawg2321]

The perfect day to to remind The Few and teach the others of his awesome story of bravery and selfless service...your story, USMC!

[@EnvyTheRealest572]

I just watched a show called the pacific that showed his story, 10/10 would recommend I completely loved that show.

[@luisumana5103]

🙏🏼😔🫡🥇🎖️SEMPER FI 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪🏼💪🏼God Bless you always and forever 🙏🏼

[@J.Holliday-l2j]

GySgt Basilone is an engraved living portrait inside every Marine. GySgt is the highest rank that I held at retirement. Naturally I believe it is the best rank. It would have been good to go farther but I’m satisfied with my experience. Marine Corps history has been my history since boot camp. I remain proud to be a part of the Marine Corps history. John Basilone and Dan Daily were my favorite heroes after I learned about them. I think about how the old breed must have been and what if some of my experiences were anywhere similar. They say only the names change, but The faces and the Corps remain the same.

[@scottshanklin5533]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOFUCKINGRRRRRRAAAAAAHHHHHH THAT IS WHAT A REAL MARINE DOES

[@bestyet691]

Ooonnneeeee seeeeevvvvveeeeennnnnn

[@Charles-z1l]

He received the MOH serving on Guadalcanal, went on to rejoin the I think Charlie 1st Bn 27th Marine when he became KIA. 1/27 was reactivated in 1966. Bravo c/O in 1966 was Captain Jay Vargas. Later MOH serving with 2/4 Marines in Vietnam. Marines suffered more casualties in Vietnam than WW 2.

[@douglasfillbrandt170]

A true badass and marine legend right there

[@HalfPint5811]

Semper Fidelis 🦅🌎⚓️

[@bruceangel4459]

Brings a tear to my eye #BeautifulStories

[@MatthewFloydMarston]

Not: 10 Hut! But Attention on Deck,Captain Present! 😮❤

[@MatthewFloydMarston]

Army and Marines]3. Navy and Coast Gaurd]2. Air Force Space Force]1.Weirdest Rankings

[@jerryparker5137]

Great American, Marine, & Hero. R.I.P. Semper Fi

[@AirsoftAlfonse]

Rahhhh

[@anonw3829]

Semper Fi to all the brothers and sisters who ever earned the title...The Corps has changed over the years, but the spirit to defend the helpless, and accost the agitator with great aggression lives on strongly. Happy Birthday Marines!

[@tonylittle8634]

No other branch honors their heroes of past with the sincere respect that the Marine Corps does for their own.

[@OrbitFallenAngel]

John Basilone is one of the most EPIC Marines to have ever lived!! ❤🇺🇸🙏 He is Forever part of the Greatest Generation To Have Ever Walked The Earth!! 🙏🇺🇸❤ What a amazing Hero to have walked among us and give others courage and determination to persevere in the face of whatever is standing in their way!!! ❤❤ I'm so excited and happy and proud that our Country was lucky enough to have John Basilone not only volunteer to go fight in the Pacific Theater during WW2...But even after recieving the Medal of Honor he didn't want to stay home and live his life with his beautiful and loving wife Lena....He pleaded and pleaded to be allowed to return to combat against the Japanese in the Pacific Theater... Even though when he returned to combat he ended up being killed by the enemy...His courage and fierce determination has lived on.. Through his family members and his other family, the United States Marines!!! 🙏🇺🇸❤ God Bless John Basilone and may he always be remembered for his actions during WW2!!

[@garypiont6114]

He was a true warrior. Dismissed

[@thegrove5259]

It makes you remember that war doesn't pick favorites. Someone as well known as John Basilone died just as fast as other unnamed soldiers.

[@morrisparrish76]

& draft dodgers (trump) don’t pick wars!

[@Maxi-wp7xd]

Semper Fi

[@alericc1889]

Selflessness is what America is lacking these days....

[@MatthewFloydMarston]

DI tells you something: Aye Sir ! ; Address the DI: Sir,Yes or No,Sir or Ma'am (3 bags full) unofficial saying..

[@Flyingtofate]

I love basilone, you cant help but admire him, he had a great personality, he was a hustler and he was funny he had a boxing record of knocking out everyone he fought, check out the pictures of him when he turns his piss cutter sideways as he did everytime he was hammered, he knew how to make men laugh but was humble on his tours and i wish they could have also known the john basilone before the marines, when he went into the marines he had a much different mindset, because he knew what was ahead he was a true hero who stood up leaving himself exposed ripping marines frozen with fear on the beach, and when you hear his story from start to finish meaning from alpha to omega you will enjoy it and you will laugh i suggest the channel the fat electrician he just did a john basilone episode and it was golden please check it out

[@Paprikawastaken]

I was never in the corps. I was actually a grunt in the Army. I was taught about him by my 1SG who was in Fallujah with the 101st and fought alongside marines that kept ranting about some guy named "Basilone". All the joes I trained as a gun team leader, I trained in the religion of the guns. The standard.

[@morrisparrish76]

Trump’s draft dodger ass was in neither!

[@Paprikawastaken]

@@morrisparrish76 I really don't care man. He's come forward to serve the country this past decade. For better or for worse, he's trying. If he's doing a bad job it's up to us to fix it, but he can't please everyone.

[@morrisparrish76]

That’s what you feeble minded people said he’d do in 2016…….& he didn’t!

[@Paprikawastaken]

@@morrisparrish76 not sure why it matters, dudes already been voted in. By a majority of the country apparently so, time to just see what happens isn’t it? Getting angry over something you have no control over seems pretty feeble minded to me personally.

[@morrisparrish76]

I once burned my hand on a hot stove……….I was not feeble minded enough to do it again 8 YEARS LATER!

[@Kwontonic]

I wanna go back

[@sutekh7890]

Sweeeeet ❤🤍💙

[@MatthewFloydMarston]

Not: 10 Hut! But Attention on Deck!

[@RicardoPineda-zq8gu]

When is this parade? I need to go

[@kurttate9446]

Manila John!!

[@Aceofdusk]

Italian and American Pride

[@jimlee850]

…”brotherhood” is right!

[@MarkWayUp]

OOHRAH

[@neil7093]

Semper Fi, brothers and sisters 👌🇺🇸. Happy birthday. BTW, there better be rigatoni and meatballs on that boat🤌. Semper Fi John wherever you are.🇺🇸

[@liljoenyc01]

Semper Fi marine

[@devildawgpryde4764]

OOO-RAH

[@vendrick4571]

“JOHHHHNNNNNN BASILONEEEEE!!!!!! SIR JOHN BASILONE WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR AT GUADALCANAL! HE GAVE HIS LIFE AT IWO JIMA! HE HAS 38 KILLS SIR!!!!”

[@ZoltanErdos-j6w]

Watch the pacific the tv show !

[@scottbaker2131]

This haunts me. Went home. He was done, then went back in. And died. He had it made. Married. And died..

[@thomasdepiano2335]

Beautiful statue but I don't know who designed the granite pedestal...It has the Air Force Medal of Honor engraved on it

[@KIMRT36447]

USA🇺🇸👍❤

[@MatthewFloydMarston]

4 medal of honor matthew floyd marston romanov windsor 2

[@SerenityMae11]

When do they pass out the crayons? JK semper fi

[@njdevfan20]

I pass his statue so many times.

[@richards5797]

Oorah

[@user-dg7sy8cz3b]

Reject the Marxists! Semper Fi Marines! ❤️

[@Adam.Hill27581]

My brother bought me a Ka Bar for my 14th birthday.

[@MatthewFloydMarston]

Pass 1 or Fail 0

[@SKayal-e9z]

This men makes the united states a great country and the greatest nation on earth not trump or biden nor any king nor any queen

[@MatthewFloydMarston]

Flicking cigarettes 🚬 at Germans in combat, was not fround on.. but not a thing Germans should be doing back 😒.. so it didn't happen so much..

[@MatthewFloydMarston]

10$×5.000$ + A Felony = 500.000$ per charge × 10 = 1 cigarette 🚬 🚭 👌.

[@scottbaker2131]

I went, MCRD in San Diego, Vietnam,Jon basalone every were. He had it made. Then went back in. This was no necessary.. he had it made. Why go back in.. his death was not necessary.

[@KwadDamyj]

Heavy Weapons Guy got nothing on John.

[@Flatthetire]

Maybe ,if you pay him enough, Trump will hold a photo-op standing on Basilone’s grave smiling and giving a thumbs up!😊

[@TrumpGoldenEra2024]

Congratulation, USMC, on America's FIRST MARINE VICE PRESIDENT (and I'll be back in 4 years again to congratulate you again, if you know what I mean)

[@morrisparrish76]

Ask this “marine” how it feels working under & for a draft dodger!

[@TrumpGoldenEra2024]

@morrisparrish76 sure, find me a real marine and not some beta cuck like you

[@Cape-Dweller]

@@morrisparrish76my cuz in 1st bn 7th sfg likes him just fine; I’m good

[@morrisparrish76]

You & your cuz didn’t put your lives on the line in the war he draft dodged………..I did & he ain’t fine with me!

[@Cape-Dweller]

Well enjoy Veterans Day in whatever way you do: veteran or retired gov employee; because the post about you not being a vet seems more likely with everything you spew. For my family, Christmas will never be the same and Memorial Day has real meaning. De Oppresso Liber

[@gunsup0331]

ANIMAL TEAM

[@jhumpich0311]

S/F

[@johnroberts4701]

Stop with the Navy mustaches

[@Marco-lx3eh]

1/7 Baker Co. 05-09

[@SUBICBAYPIRATE]

Welcome DDG-122

[@tritondriver1]

Semper Fi

[@MatthewFloydMarston]

5 medal of honor matthew floyd marston romanov windsor 2