Marine Corps Birthday - The Most Underrated American Holiday

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[@LeafyMouse4478]

Got to love the fact that the Marines celebrate their birthday and get gifts only to turn around and do toy drives to give everyone else a present. Got to love the Marines 🫡

[@lilwhiteexpresstruck7943]

I'm on Toys for Tots this year and you're not joking haha it's a grind but it's so fulfilling to give back!

[@Ratkill9000]

Some of the best good hearted crayon eaters around.

[@Shoeslyyork]

God loves the marines! They keep heaven packed with fresh souls.

[@williamcurrie4499]

Don't mess with my red ones! They taste the best ;)

[@ninjabearpress2574]

I'm sure it's still here on KZbin, the ad with the boy who approaches a stone faced statue in dress blues and offers him a letter to Santa. I get misty-eyed just thinking about it.

[@clydegreen3028]

My son once asked "dad, why do you always wear a shirt, a hat, or something that says USMC?" I said "it's bullshit repellant, son!" Semper Fi

[@peggygleeson3565]

Facts! My dad always does the same. Happy birthday!🎉

[@JohnRodriguez-si9si]

RAH....🇺🇲🇺🇸🦅🌎⚓🪖💣💥‼️

[@wesleyshultz]

Semper Fi amen and pass the ammunition

[@deacongowan117]

Because you weren’t tough enough to join the real war fighters in the US Army Infantry. Marines are wannabes.

[@willisswenson3843]

I have a Jacket that said Trump 2020. Above it I put in white letters on black, USMC. People asked about the USMC above Trumps name. I told them ‘that’s your F’ing warning’. My jacket now says Trump 2024. And yes, the USMC is still there.

[@chasemishio1781]

Imagine being a German who just got the French to retreat and then you hear "FETCH ME THEIR SOULS!!!!"

[@Sean_XT]

run, hide, and pray they don't find you. because if they do, you are screwed

[@TheMonkey747]

Then they hear the guttural reply, 'Ooh-rah!' Edited for spelling.

[@Pyrotf2_a]

@@Sean_XT not "if they do" "when they do" cause I'm certain that they smell fear

[@Volvith]

It's all fun and games until the trenches start speaking marine.

[@TheMonkey747]

Nein! Das Teufelshund! Schell! Camarad! Camarad! Nicht schisen! Yes, I know that it's probably misspelled. It's the internet...

[@ssfbob456]

When I was in the Air Force I ran into a few Marines at a bar on my birthday. Once that found out that A: I was active duty, and B: it was my birthday, they proceeded to make sure that was the best birthday I'd barely remember. From what little I remember, it was fucking amazing.

[@bigdrew565]

The statute of limitations probably ran out on what you don't remember...At least I hope so.

[@paulsymanski489]

@@bigdrew565 Funny !!

[@bigdrew565]

@paulsymanski489 yeah, but it's probably not wrong.

[@mtmadigan82]

We hear this often. It can really be something close to the frat house that throws the best parties at a big 10 school. Your cool with us, it'll will be a memorable time😂

[@milldawgj9598]

If it’s a good one it going to be more like fuzzy fever dream. I know from enlistment I missing whole weekends I don’t remember.

[@nicolewhitt7628]

I went to the ball with my boyfriend this year, and they had a special guest come in. He was actually a veteran who'd served at iwo jima and tarawa. His stories were absolutely the coolest thing all night and he was so sweet. He was there when the flags were raised and the bells were rang. It was one of those stories that gives you goosebumps and everyone's attention is completely on him. According to my boyfriend "he gave me the firmest handshake I've ever had. He looked you dead in the eyes and kept that tight grip until you let go." And that when they all grouped around him he told even more stories. Everyone was starstruck and wanted to buy him drinks 😅

[@angelangelis8362]

They were called "The Greatest Generation" for a reason, and this is the kind of story that proves why. May those boys and girls that listen to those tales take them to heart and try to be at least a fraction as badass as he was.

[@markg898]

May God in Heaven bless my late father , ARTHUR GORSKI ,he waded 600 yards from the 3ft coral reefs that blocked the landing craft from letting the Marines ride the small mostly plywood craft up to the beach so they exited the boats and waded up to their necks to the beach you nder machine gun fire canon fire.they we're in my father's words "CUT TO PIECES".HE Would Shudder and tears would begin and then would the bullets had to go through me I don't understand how I did not get hit. I would be confused and could only stand in shock trying to understand what I should do being a seven year old . I have the highest respect for him and loved him dearly, I would like to say ,I Didn't think he cared so much for me,at that point in my life people were just yelling at us . I think we were the generation that seems to have ruined everything that the greatest generation had achieved. And I will make this point..BY every measure and by all accountability they were and will always be the greatest generation of Americans ever. God bless you and may he take you to a blessed place in his care.

[@MongooseJakeNerf]

@@markg898 Salute to your late father, and a deep appreciation for him and everyone else out of that generation that fought in WWII. Later generations (I'd be lumped into the millennials just by age not ideals) do not hold up to the group that lived through and fought World War II and Korea. Just a different breed all around that we that came after should look up to and learn something from.

[@bogustoast22none25]

Also… as a cook in the Army who has to feed Marines because they are stationed here… They are VERY respectful, and whenever we give them mermite (basically hot chow for the field) they bring everything back clean, which, no one else does. We still wash it because it’s mandatory, but that’s a very kind gesture no one asked of them, they just do out of respect. 10/10 recommend as customers… unless you serve alcohol. Hold no expectations there.

[@danzgoogle845]

I feel like that would only become a problem if you ran out. =P

[@bogustoast22none25]

@@danzgoogle845 you’re having a war of attrition, your weapon is alcohol, and your enemies are Marines. I’m not sure how alcohol will last into the sunrise.

[@daviswhite3591]

There are two people you DO NOT fuck with in the Marines. The Cooks and the Corpsmen. If the Marines you were feeding were a Victor Unit then they had their own cooks just no field mess. Often times when doing TAD field training they'll simply eat MREs and crayons because cooks train just like grunts so they're not training to cook outside [they already know how]. If you were nice enough to give them chow then they will most definitely return your Cambros clean.

[@themisfitbrigade]

We like to leave dirty things cleaner than when we got them.

[@daviswhite3591]

@@themisfitbrigade We were out of BP Chupultapec near BP Tinian. Ubaydi, Iraq. We were gonna hook up with a Stryker column and go play "knock-knock" in some little mud hut ville. We would hook up at their place. I forget the name of the base. My task in this operation would be EPW duty. Bag n tag bad guys. Why does a Marine cook need to be involved with Cordon & Knocks operations? Because I wanted to. Also the Company Gunz was an old POG who also liked to be outside the wire and he was like my friend. The First Team ain't no pussies. [1/7] The Army was running a company sized BP not unlike our own. We got there before dawn. Breakfast time! The Gunz told the grunts to hit the chow hall. He told me and my padawan to go check out the food situation. Asses the galley and help if necessary. We didn't want to be "bad guests". So we did. The galley was an old MKT trailer set up. Even though it's Army gear I knew how to use it. I actually had one my previous deployment. I get up with the Army cook and I walk through. Absolutely the most disgusting thing I'd ever seen in food service. The flies! Rotting food, old grease, JP8 everywhere! I lost my shit and shut down the galley. I put my Marine on the Army cook and I ran into the mess hall screaming "don't eat that shit! Spit it out!". I was knocking trays from Marine hands. You'd think that would get my ass kicked but my guys trusted me. The Gunz was like "what the fuck Whitey!?!?". I took him out back to the galley. Gunny was horrified. We ate MREs for the rest of that operation.

[@Verdis_deMosays]

Semper Fi boys! My favorite marine story was from a family friend who was on iwo jima. He said a marine bulldozer got landed, and came under fire from a Japanese light tank. First round clanged off the blade, and our tracked jarhead thought he should keep the theme, and maneuvered to keep the dozer blade aimed at the tank. He bounced several rounds off before flanking the tank, rolling it over, and giving it a shove off a cliff into the ocean. USMC: able to outgun you even when they're unarmed.

[@mikeredrugger]

That's fucking great!

[@philipstaite4775]

@@mikeredrugger Oh no! Now someone will want to regulate bulldozers as "weapons of war" - "they don't belong on our streets!" Going to need a license for a high capacity assault 'dozer...

[@omegamon0239]

"You may have me outgunned, but I still have more horse power. RAMMING SPEED"

[@michaelreuter2524]

Oh lord, the original Kill-Dozer!

[@SpectorOfDoomYT]

The vehicular equivalent of bringing a knife to a gunfight and still winning.

[@1129402]

Just imagine being so good at your job that command actually has to check to make sure a war crime hasn't occurred.

[@the_fat_electrician]

are you playing by the rules lol

[@jamesgriffin7166]

@The Fat Electrician the only rule is of engagement, what happens in said engagement is up to the winners.

[@markhowells13]

I mean - lots of war crimes did occur in Falujah....so its not an unreasonable thing to think

[@ulacylon-timetrio9664]

@@markhowells13Then again, who’s gonna stop them, NCIS? It’s the Marines 😂

[@JDunham631]

​@@markhowells13 you call it war crimes, we called it sound tactics.

[@williamwaugh4272]

77 years old and still a proud Marine. Semper Fi.

[@toportime]

Semper Fi Devil Dog.

[@BeansAndBullets1391]

Semper Fi Marine.

[@richardpetrey2010]

I’m a 72 Marine Corps veteran of 30 years service and I’m STILL a proud Marine!! This is a great video!!!! Semper Fi to Marines around the world!!!!!

[@darthvex1971]

Semper Fi sir!

[@user-iq9jq3dg5q]

Thanks again Bubba. God bless you and all of your family.

[@winolddaley9466]

I was born in Jamaica, I came to the greatest country in the world, and joined the greatest branch of the military. The unstoppable USMC. Semper Fi to my fanatic Marine Corps family❤🎉

[@John-zy4zz]

I'm glad you came here to our great country! And I'm proud to call you Brother. Semper Fi, Leatherneck.

[@BeansAndBullets1391]

Semper Fi Marine, and thank you for your service to our Nation.

[@taemien9219]

While serving in the Army, we had a few soldiers who were prior service marines in our unit. I always made it a point to tell them happy birthday on this day. They very much appreciated it. "Once a Marine, Always a Marine," isn't just a random quote, its the life these fine bastards live and breath. God bless them.

[@taemien9219]

@Average GIJoe Outdoors I hear you there about the Rangers. I used to get emails from them every other month on my AKO email. Even offering 10grand to sign up. Like you I signed up with the Army and for me it was Satellite Communications. Whenever we did the C130 running cadence where they said, "Stand up, hook up, shuffle out the door..." instead of saying jump out on the count of four, we'd shout out, "Sit back down, you're in the Signal Corps." Much to the chagrin of former members of the 82nd out of Bragg. 😁

[@MasterBlasterSr]

they were gay weren't they.

[@swiftmatic]

Prior-service Marines who went Army as combat arms specialists made damn good soldiers, IMO. You gotta figure that there's only so much room to advance in what is , eponymously, a CORPS. The Army has more room at the top.

[@swiftmatic]

​@@taemien9219I was 505th at Bragg , 80 to 84. Knew a couple guys in 35th Sig. They were as crazy about jumping as we were, and those poor bastards among them who were destined to hump with us grunts, well goddamit, they COULD hump with us grunts. Respect

[@eamonia]

Regardless of how much shit we talk to each other, (because that's just what we did) I was honored to fight along side every soldier I ever met. Oorah good buddy.

[@PANZERSHREK230]

The first rule of Uncle Sam’s Misguided Children is tell everyone that you’re in said USMC. Every nickname that the USMC has received is well earned in blood, honor, and sacrifice. Long live the USMC!

[@granitecowboy2199]

And crazy shit.. You forgot the crazy shit.. 😂😂😂

[@ericspecullaas2841]

@@granitecowboy2199 crazy shit? You must be new here.

[@granitecowboy2199]

@@ericspecullaas2841 no. I'm a squid... A lot of shit we know the Marines do, we consider crazy shit!

[@charlesshefcik2133]

Long live the Crayon Eaters!🖍

[@Tomyironmane]

Even the insults are compliments. Because who else could you apply them to?

[@the_fat_electrician]

Please share this video with your Marine friends and family! Also how do you feel about this video style?

[@reeselawson3686]

If I had any I would, but all my relatives were army/national guard

[@zacharyknight3012]

My uncle Donald was a marine in the Vietnam War

[@robert2754]

I like the set

[@seldoon_nemar]

how is this comment 50 min older than the video?!

[@robert2754]

You need a shirt that says... Need to set a tone

[@radar5566]

One of my favorite more recent stories about the Marine Corps is that during the Iraq invasion, the US Army started to put USMC markings on some of their tanks and HMMV's to avoid being shot at. The Marines had created such a reputation for hunting and killing insurgents, that they started to avoid the Marines when they could.

[@kimlamon9767]

what intimidation

[@tommyanderson2329]

They called our vehicles what translates to 'porcupines' in their language. Why? Because if you shot at the vehicle, a bunch of porcupine spears would pile out of the windows and start laying death. (That was our M-16s...) Rah

[@jackdaniel7465]

That is the biggest bunch of B.S I have ever heard, stop spreading false propaganda, you the problem with you 🤡 is your propaganda machine runs 24/7 stop with your B.S😂😂😂😂

[@richardbossman9875]

As someone who hailed those tanks around Iraq for 6 tours along with everything else I never saw Army Equipment that was purposely marked as USMC. We were actually forbidden early in to mark our vehicles other than unit info as to avoid making it easier to target individual vehicles for attacks.

[@richardbossman9875]

Hauled not hailed *

[@Aelvice]

My grandpa was a marine, he died in 2014 the same year I got married. I was glad to spend time with him while he was still in the hospital before hospice. We had one of our usual talks about sports, the corn growth, general gossip, ect. I had done this with him several times and loved just to keep him company, the only thing missing was the mail I'd usually bring. The only thing I wish I had told him was that my wife and I were going to be married, even in hospice I know that would have put a smile on his face. After he past we were cleaning the house and we came across his flag, I don't know if anyone wanted it, but I gave them zero chance. I fly that flag to this day, it's slightly faded and got a hole or two, but I will fly it until the eyelets tear out, and I might even repair it to fly it more. I love you grampa, I miss our bullshit talks semper-fi.

[@foolish1193]

Keep that flag. It is a battle worn flag that needs to be honored.

[@herosbreath6715]

“I’m gonna go drink with the Marines. K. Bye.” Famous last words. 😂

[@matasa7463]

Ah, but he's Army, so he'll live. He won't be well, but he'll live. This ain't his first rodeo, after all.

[@malcomhouk4447]

Next thing you know, you wake up next to a 70 year old man with a hunting rifle and a 23 year old with an AR, belly down on a beach. Above you looms a million dollar mansion. You vaguely remember the Marines chanting something before you passed out. Strategically Transfer Equipment to Alternate Locations. The old man fixes a rusty bayonet to the front of his rifle before charging up the hill yelling "get some!" The young man, still in his dress blues, looks at you and smiles before shaking his head, grabbing you by the back of your shirt, and lifting you to your feet. Your head is spinning, and you start to see stars when the Marine claps you on the back, pushes a pistol in your hand, and says, slurring his words "Come on civvie, you're the one who volunteered for the beer run". Edit for completion, in honor of the 248th Marine Corps Birthday

[@harmstrongg]

For the last 7 years I, a civillian have attended a USMC birthday party with a former Marine close friend. A party with dozens of men who risked their lives for others. This past year he moved halfway across the country. Still, tonight I'm having a glass alone. To marines past and present, this one's for you.

[@jjustjoking2116]

There is no such thing as a “former Marine”. Once a Marine always a Marine

[@Cogspin2010]

Semper Fi!

[@seand.g423]

So... "close friend" or "former Marine"? Because... only one of these exist, and option B is just _doubly_ fucking tragic!

[@harmstrongg]

@@seand.g423 Like I said, I'm a civilian. Former marine isn't something a marine would say obviously. My mistake.

[@user-yz7fr7nu4j]

​@harmstrongg We all greatly appreciate the salute! Id be honored to cheers with you at the Ball

[@foxtrotromeo25]

The USMC had a battalion based in my hometown in Northern Ireland from 1941. My grandfather worked with them and absolutely loved them. I also had the pleasure of out-drinking a Marine Lt at a castle in Ireland many years ago. He was still gentlemanly enough to help me carry my girlfriend up to our room to make sure we were OK. Happy birthday, Devil Dogs! Semper Fi.

[@bloocricket2]

The only reason you outdrank that Marine is because you're Irish. LOL!

[@bustedupgrunt1177]

Ah, a Derry lad, ... is it yerself?

[@JediKnight19852002]

@@bloocricket2 He was also an Lt, probably fresh out of the Academy. Would've loved to see him try that with a Gunny

[@JaxAttax451]

@@JediKnight19852002oh god, imagine a drinking competition between an Irishman, a Scotsman, a Russian and a Marine Gunny. That would either not end well at all, or be the best night out anyone has ever had 😂

[@ntfoperative9432]

@@JaxAttax451they’d make the bar rich

[@shenmisheshou7002]

The Marine Corp Birthday is not a holiday to the public, but it is a celebration observed by a great number of Marine vets along with active service members. Even after being out of the Marines close to 54 years, I still celebrate Nov 10th. I was in for a long time and I have a lot of memories, good and bad, but it Nov 10th isn't about me, it is about honoring the Corps. Semper Fidelis.

[@markadkins9290]

SEMPER FI !!!

[@sloppiesweeaboocorner]

Semper fi! Having an extra one for you this upcomming birthday

[@sloppiesweeaboocorner]

Semper fi! Having an extra one for you this upcomming birthday

[@WodanMorning]

As an Army Medic I had the honor to spend a few weeks in a JTE. They are the toughest SOBs I've ever been around. Once they found out I was Doc they turned that I'm going to f u up posture into you are my new best friend. I had the most fun working with them in all my time in the service. I always look back at it and go damn I'm glad you guys were on my side and I'm glad to call you brothers and sisters from another mother. Happy Birthday to my Leatherneck friends!

[@frig1]

Doc is doc. Your branch means fuck all.

[@travisminton2141]

I think that's because as Marines we don't actually have our own combat medics. We have Navy Corpsman as our medics. So if we get other medics they are respected because we know you'll fix us up and get us back into the fight. Yeah we make fun of Navy all the time, but nobody fucks with Doc. Because the Corpsman are like our long lost brothers and will risk their lives to try and save ours. That's the mentality we have so that makes sense that an Army Medic would get similar respect.

[@user-th1qk5ht8n]

As a former Corpsman I can attest to that. I always tried to out Marine my Marines just to let them know, "Fuck the Geneeva Convention rules" about being none combative. I picked an M16 and laid hate with the rest of them. I loved walking point! My first Sargent said I go into battle with you any day! Coming from him 40 years later is still one of my fondness memories of my service. SEMPER-FI

[@frig1]

Well doc if you get smoked who is going to help me with this burning when I piss. Lets just hang back for now, cool? @@user-th1qk5ht8n

[@HANKSANDY69420]

​@@user-th1qk5ht8n _Whoops!_ *Dat was not medicine!*

[@BFVgnr]

You forgot one of the best nicknames. Leatherneck. It's their first nickname, from the Barbary pirate war, when part of their uniform was a stiff leather collar to protect their throats from cutlass strikes. It also helped them sleep,..I mean, maintain a position of attention when in ranks.

[@BFVgnr]

Eleanor Roosevelt's son was a Officer in the USMC. He was also a USMC Raider during WW2. Part of the Makin Island raid, where a Marine shot down a Japanese float plane with a .51 caliber Boyes Rifle. Remember, back then the USMC got everything the US Army didn't want anymore. Apparently the Army had gotten some British Antitank rifles, the Boyes Rifle, said 'meh, we've got the M2' and schlepped them over to the Marines. And since the Raiders were the bottom of the bottom, despite becoming some of the best, said 'hey, this looks big, let's take this.'

[@ninjabearpress2574]

Mind you I'd been drinking, but as a Star Trek fan I made such a good case that my brother, the Marine, conceded, "All right fine, we're Klingons!" Q'PLA!

[@bossnbuchan]

Don't forget about Jarheads.

[@seand.g423]

​@@ninjabearpress2574 I mean... there's definitely _worse_ reasons to further develop the language... Especially these days...

[@ninjabearpress2574]

@@seand.g423 Not sure how to spell it and if someone wants to fact-check me I'm good, but "Du'cha-parmach" is WTF in Klingon.

[@dokb1942]

The Marines I was stationed with and had the honor to take care of were some of the best people I have met, they looked out for each other better than any other branch out there. I was invited to a going away party in Okinawa for a group that was UDP there that had come through my clinic a few times, we were drinking and cutting up out on town when a drunk idiot that was singing karaoke stopped and called me a few choice words and immediately regretted it when a table full of Marines jumped up saying "WHAT DID YOU CALL OUR DOC?" I was floored by that and worried at the same time... I was going to have to patch them all up! It ended pretty quick when he realized the gravity of the situation. I love my Marines and miss them all, I hope that every one of them is having a WONDERFUL birthday and are at least a little responsible, your doc's will appreciate it! Semper Fi ladies and gentlemen!

[@Joseph_memelord]

As the fat electrician has said before, "I was wrong when I said the grunts don't gaf. They do have one fk to give, and that's about doc. If you shot at them, you're gonna get return fire. But if you take a popshot and it lands anywhere near doc, you gonna get flanked before you even know you messed up."

[@disgruntledgrunt2492]

Semper Fi Devil Doc! We love you too.

[@addaeaug22]

We love you Doc!

[@thatoneguywhodoesthatthing913]

One of us! One of us!

[@sgtcoxjb5132]

As a Marine I can confidently say, you DON'T fuck with Doc!

[@efraim3364]

just a friendly reminder, when drinking with Marines you NEVER EVER mess with Doc

[@ThorsDraco]

If you do they won't find your body

[@chrisdunlap1183]

@@ThorsDraco you won't have a body to find

[@darrellfarley1869]

Devil Docs!

[@Springtrap11556]

Random drunk guy: accidentally bumps into Doc. Drunk marines: “You are ded. Not big souprice.”

[@efraim3364]

@@Springtrap11556 doesnt happen that way

[@buffewo6386]

Love the Marines. Was tasked to do a talk & walk with a group of Forward Observer types. (Air/Artillery/Naval Gun fires) I'm a Captain (USAF) & B-52 Nav. The senior Marine, and the one tasked with speaking for the group, was a Lance Corporal. Took them through the "Petting Zoo". Training versions of everything a B-52 can load. When encouraged (finally ordered) to go hands on with the mockups, they were kids in a candy store. Dumb bombs to JDAM/JSOW/JASSM to Cruise missiles to Sea Mines. What was even better was explaining what a bomber brings to a fight. "These are Mark 82s (500lb GP bomb). How many do you call in normally on a strike?" "Sir! We expect 2 from an F-18. Sometimes 4 if the carrier is close." "We carry 27 of these or M117s (750 lb) internal and an additional 18 on the wings, but we normally don't carry the externals. That's where most the rest of these go." The sight of the evil grins on that pack of young, feral Marines at the thought still warms my heart. SEMPER FIDELIS

[@michaellennon9427]

There are two groups of people who understand Marines: the first is Marines (duh); the second is the enemy. Everyone else has a second hand opinion. Semper Fidelis 1978-1998 Great video.

[@enoughothis]

"If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven's scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines!"

[@MacFinn-wp2vn]

"If the Army and the Navy, ever knew what we've been through,... They will know why they're so many, and we're so Godamned few!" Get it right, please. Did my time: Mogadishu.

[@sagaflamingwood2841]

OOH RAH!

[@marcuspayne9744]

Lol, I'll take a Ranger and a Paratrooper any day of the week over any under-funded Jarhead. The Tomb Guard Soldiers are the most discipline in the world also.

[@sanquis]

IF

[@Docsporseen1]

20 years as a Navy Corpsman, 14 years of that working with my friendly little Marines. Those guys and gals certainly kept things interesting! It's no wonder that I am the way I am today....

[@mightymikethebear]

Did you give them a lot of penicillin and bandages? Marines do have a reputation for needing both items.

[@printman90606]

Thank you "Devil Doc"

[@therealdyl1099]

Rah Doc

[@Cogspin2010]

Oohrah Doc! And thank you for being you! (The only part of the Navy that we love)

[@bryan5580]

@@mightymikethebear all you need is foot powder.

[@georgefeser6483]

I am the proud great great grandson of a US Marine from WWI. God bless, great granddad Feser.

[@michaelreuter2524]

You cannot make that kind of comment and not tell us something of our greatly distant cousin. Words girl, speak them, first rounds on me.

[@georgefeser6483]

@@michaelreuter2524 first off. I'm a dude.y guy, he punches his CO in the face in 1917, got court martialed, and sent back home. He then re-enlisted in the Army, and got sent back to France

[@michaelreuter2524]

@George Feser oh, I know you're not, but it's common to call someone that if you don't know them, and B**ch if you do. It's a marine cultural thing. But thanks for sharing your story of him, when I get off work I'll have a beer in his honor.

[@georgefeser6483]

@@michaelreuter2524 Thanks, mate. I'm an Army man, myyself

[@Kaos7976]

“Through action, a Man becomes a Hero Through death, a Hero becomes a Legend Through time, a Legend becomes a Myth and by learning from the myth a man takes action.” ― Corazon . i think this suits the marines , i could be wrong what do u think

[@kentleytaggart5816]

Out standing comment.

[@Aredel]

They don't scream "DO IT FOR CHESTY!" at the top of their lungs for nothing.

[@donaldburkett9307]

As a Marine, I approve of this message. As a note it's been 32 years since the ground war. Veteran of Khafji and the drive to Kuwait City.

[@oldtruthteller2512]

I haven't forgotten the Devil-Dogs of Kafji. My battery was alerted and we CSMO'd but didn't move until first light. We laid in too late to help. I personally knew a few of the Marines who were there early on in the fight.

[@donaldburkett9307]

Were you Alpha or Charlie battery

[@oldtruthteller2512]

@@donaldburkett9307 Delta 2/14 (under command of 2/10). A number of the Marine batteries that were there first and fired the most had guys I had gone to arty school with.

[@donaldburkett9307]

A 1/12 here. We had reconed our route for arty raid that night. Just about the time we got on the road, the Iraqis started the Attack. We stopped a couple miles out from Khafji on one side of the Hwy. C1/12 was on the other side.

[@ProjecthuntanFish]

My tank company was alerted for Kafji. We threw all the MRE boxes and other useless crap off the top of the turret and mounted up. Few hours later we were told to stand down. Buddy of mine had his 5-Ton truck blown up in Khafji.

[@seantiz]

“I’d hit that.” Well delivered,hilarious line. And yes, likely true.

[@paulb7830]

Totally true.

[@77mcmarine]

He buddy probably said "me too!"

[@ab5olut3zero95]

Let’s be honest- they may actually have done so, given her comments about “cleanest bodies”…

[@coleheister7390]

@@ab5olut3zero95 the look on her face says several did.

[@MrOldAndy]

My brain went there before he even said it.. it's true. 😂

[@Chard-O]

Hired by a retired Marine Colonel and subsequently mentored by the same Marine Colonel. No way I am where I am in life today without his guidance and friendship. Endless respect and gratitude for him and those like him.

[@mnto5879]

This dude needs to start a podcast or something because I could listen to whatever this man is saying for hours and never once be bored

[@the_fat_electrician]

I might actually lol

[@colecleveland8179]

@@the_fat_electrician When I saw your name on the unsub podcast it was the fastest click of my life. Close second is Nikko. Can't tell what that says about me.

[@the_fat_electrician]

@@colecleveland8179 me and nikko just did 3 episodes together

[@mnto5879]

@@colecleveland8179 link? I need this in my life

[@mnto5879]

@@the_fat_electrician it would be legendary, especially talking about the lesser know battles and things about wars that weren't taught and aren't talked about I find that stuff so interesting and I think loads of other people would as well

[@CindyJoGorman-bt9ro]

Little late to your channel, but Loving it! The last comment mentioned Marines and toys for tots, here's a true and my favorite Marine story..At a Best Buy(?) Somewhere Midwest about 10 years ago, a dirt bag tried to " steal", a laptop by hiding it under his jacket. When confronted at the door by an employee, dirtbag pulled a knife and the employee let him go. As he was running out the door, he ran into 4 marines, in full dress uniform taking in Toys for tots...The story from the cops the next day said that 1 Marine had gotten a none life threatening wound, but the suspect had to be taken to the Hospital with a broken jaw , arm, leg (foot?) and many abrasions etc., because, as he was running from the store, he Tripped, over a Curb..

[@user-yz7fr7nu4j]

😂

[@familyman3573]

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[@vincentmueller3717]

Sometime in the early 1980's in Rock Island, Illinois at a Toys For Tots collection /distribution, a lady asked a Marine for a new bike for her young grandson. She was shown several, made a choice, and asked the Marine to put it in her car. "Sure, ma'am, my pleasure", and out they go. She leads him to a brand new Cadillac, and unlocked the trunk. The Marine huffed, executed an about face, and marched the bike back into inventory. It was a very bleak time in the area, with many factories closing for good, and nobody had time for people with plenty, mooching from folks having it tough. Marines included.

[@CindyJoGorman-bt9ro]

@@vincentmueller3717 wonderful story, thank you!

[@user-vh8oz8vh4n]

It was in Augusta, GA.

[@sportsmom165]

My daughter had been out of all the training and on Okinawa for four months as a PFC, when her master gunny thought so highly of her he meritoriously chose her to attend the ceremony at Iwo Jima. She was the only active duty woman Marine. The survivors were still all Marine and spent their time with the pretty blue eyed blonde Marine. She got to hear all of their stories and still doesn't take that honor lightly.

[@vaporhtrail4350]

To all my marine buddies and Marines out there. Thank you for your service and taking care of every mostly used up crayon I've ever discarded.

[@rafaelrodriguez6952]

I am celebrating the Marine Corps birthday with my brother's and sister, and in memory to my grandfather who was a Marine during the Korean War (who passed away this year 3 months before I got my dd214). To all those outthere still serving I raise a glass to you. God bless all of you, and to the Marine Corps

[@michaelreuter2524]

God bless our grandfather, he's guarding some streets as we speak.

[@soonerfrac4611]

Tub Tavern has been recently found to be America’s first ghey bar.

[@emilkurtcarson1907]

@@soonerfrac4611 you should stay out of the head there. For you it's the gay recreation room.

[@sniperslayer95]

Tarawa may have only taken 3 days but it was among the 3 bloodiest days of the Marine Corps career in the Entire Pacific War

[@rodneytrotter3725]

we still kicked the holy living shit out of the Japanese there.

[@slushyslushslushbruh]

@@rodneytrotter3725 He's saying this is what happens when you challenge Marines. It gets so bloody that it may just be historic.

[@Ben_not_10]

Tarawa: the scene of one of absolute defeat for the Japanese and victory for the USMC. Also Tarawa: where a 19 year old private is photographed while being helped back aboard a coast gaurd ship. He looks like he’s in his 40s and his stare will go down in history as “the thousand yard stare”. That same 19 year old gets killed in action barley four months later. Few remember his name but his picture, and his face after witnessing the horrors on Tarawa will become the symbol of wars destruction of young men for generations to come.

[@davebarlow7217]

My dad was there! Never talked about his service, died of a heart attack in 1979. I can say for sure, he never used the Marine as a past tense. May he rest in peace. 😢

[@davebarlow7217]

@@Ben_not_10 my dad was 17 when he enlisted, got my grandmother's signature, and maybe my grandfather's. Not sure. I'm sure of a few things. He was wounded at least 4 times. Was on several islands. His records burned up in some screwed up government warehouse. I talked with his only budy that served with him from 42 to 46. That was in 2005. They did what they had to do, to survive and win! God bless them and God rest their souls.

[@denisekeith6915]

My son is a United States Marine veteran. A big happy birthday to the Marine corps and God bless all of you .❤️🇺🇸

[@GrammaNay]

Once a decade, the USMC took one of my boys. Both inactive now.😊 (They wouldn't have wanted my daughter... there would've been a court marshal in boot!😅)

[@LIT70]

Happy 248th, USMC. I grew up a USMC Brat and I couldn't have asked for a better childhood. Thank you to my Dad, who was a proud Gunnery Sgt. May he rest in peace.

[@destro5311]

Many many years ago, I may or may not, have been a little too intoxicated on a naval base. The Marines at the gate that night looked out for a young knucklehead and brought me into the shack to hangout until I sobered up. This Vid brought back the memory. Shout out to those Marines wherever they are!

[@michaeloverton04]

A video so special, it's actually in landscape instead of portrait. I still love the old videos, but I approve the change.

[@the_fat_electrician]

glad you like it

[@madshad3351]

And when the song is sung, loud and many shall join in,and folks are popping to attention, with beer in hand. That's when you know your in the right bar full of Marines. 🎶 From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli 🎶 OORAH!!!! Happy Birthday Marines. Yut Yut!!!!

[@mikehendry3673]

You did right by these men. I've had the pleasure of working with them on many occasions and they never disappoint. My roommate is a retired Force Recon Marine. And from this grunts mouth to god's ear "There has never been a better friend nor worse enemy than a United States Marine". Semper Fi Devil Dog's! Happy Birthday to our beloved United States Marine Corp!

[@rickklein7792]

My Father in Law was a WWII Marine at Kwajalein Atoll with VMB-613 and one of my good friends was recon in Vietnam. Happy Birthday Marine Corps. From an 82nd Airborne trooper. 71-77. Semper Fi !

[@usmc1979034]

I love my Marine Corps. I was told I wouldn’t make it in high school but every one I know said I proved them wrong. I loved being on active duty and will be gung ho for the rest of my life. I’m closer to the Marines I went to war with than my own brothers at times. I will bring them home if they call and I will die trying as well. Happy birthday to my beloved Marine Corps.

[@stevenhussey9228]

This year ill gladly share my crayons and my whiskey cause my uncle is a retired marine from Vietnam and he forgot the Marine Corps birthday was so thank u The Fat Electrician so have a good Marine birthday y'all.

[@WasabiSniffer]

Oh hey, Garand thumb in a gas mask. Also, I do love my crayon eating brethren. They never shut up about being marines but they’re consistently the most fit and most disciplined branch. Other branches vary.

[@mikesuch9021]

Their first amphibious assault was with Washington across the Delaware. One of my favorite bit of history about the Marine Corps is what Eleanor Roosevelt has to say about them. Eleanor does not pull any punches. In the late thirties she was asked how she liked the air races. She said America is all about speed, HOT NASTY BAD ASS speed.

[@BastardZombieKiller1]

Happy Birthday to all my brothers and sisters. Thank you all. Semper Fi.

[@trisrenaquino8794]

The Marines aren't the normal military, they've ascended into god mode that the enemy just should go "nope, I'm just going home"

[@ninjabearpress2574]

In the TV show Major Dad, Gerald Mcraney is asked by a reporter to describe himself. As Major MacGillis, he replied, "Warrior God." One of our nieces turns to my brother to ask, "Is that true?" He's a lance corporal so he tells her, "Pretty much, yeah."

[@datmanydocris]

My grandfather was a USMC MP who served in the Korean War. The man was simultaneously one of the kindest people I knew as well as one of the baddest MFers I knew. Always loved listening to his stories from his time in the service.

[@peterwestmer576]

"Will never ever get old, or annoying, or redundant." The Fat Electrician is all of us.

[@lupenngrimpaw936]

"Or annoying."

[@kencoon2472]

A couple of years ago a division of marines canceled their birthday ball and our enemies were terrified.

[@gwendolynfratt5492]

My grandfather was on Tarawa, he lived and was around to tell me all of his stories as I grew up. One of the most amazing men. 💚

[@MadScientistGarage]

My brother was a marine 8 years. This is perfect and accurate in every way.

[@Pyrotf2_a]

Not "was" it's always "is" there's never an ex marine

[@michaelreuter2524]

Hello my distant cousin and tell our brother happy birthday.

[@philipstaite4775]

I have known several Marines. They are ... different. I really haven't figured out if it is a case of the Marines attracting a certain kind of person, or if being a Marine makes them into a certain kind of person. Probably a little of both. But yeah, everything FE said fits with the guys I've worked with and drank with. I won't make that mistake again today. I'll raise a glass - but just one.

[@darrellfarley1869]

@@philipstaite4775 it’s a calling to be a Marine, like the old commercial said, “If everyone could be a Marine, we wouldn’t be the Marines!”

[@jackdundon2261]

"Active" for 8 years. He is and always WILL be a US MARINE.

[@dylaroo24]

Fun fact: This is also my birthday, so I always remember the marine corps birthday despite not even being an American citizen let alone in the marine corp. I grew up in the US so I was instilled with patriotism for a country I’m not even from, I also grew up with many active and retired service members. So November 10th was always a fun time for me.

[@beaus3973]

It was my brother’s 21st birthday and he was stationed at Pendleton. I came down for a weekend of blurry memories with him and his Marine buddies. Needless to say, he was too drunk to stand/walk in short order (I don’t know if it is still in the blue light district of San Diego, but the restaurant name Dicks was awesome back then). Unfortunately, he fell in the roadway right in front of a police cruiser. Lights came on and the officer asked, “How was our day?” and did we want to “Play a prank on my him?” Also being drunk we responded that we did so the officer asked, “Want him to wake up in jail?” Quickly back tracking we said we would get him to the hotel to sober up a bit before the rest of the day. “See that you do” was the officer’s reply before also adding “But I get it” and raising his sleeve to show the Eagle Globe and Anchor. Went from thinking I was going to have to bail my brother out of jail to having a story to tell him when he woke up. Your comment of ‘One of the officers will be a Marine’ just reminded me of it, not a Marine Corps birthday story but still makes me laugh.

[@lthrneck7118]

The best tribute video I've ever seen for us. Thank you. Happy Birthday Marines!! OORAH!!!

[@RolandF1822]

An awesome birthday message to the Corps. Happy Birthday Marines. Semper Fi

[@joshthetrucker9589]

My granddad was a marine corps sergeant during the Vietnam War. Never knew him because he died of lung cancer (thanks, Marlboro) before I was born. But from what I knew, he was a total badass with a big heart.

[@trepan4944]

"I blame Nick Cannon" might be one of the best one liners you've ever dropped in a video Nick.

[@highclass1linetrash]

Haha! Nailed it! I'm an 0311 Fallujah vet Marine and I don't believe you could have described the Marine Corps birthday any better!! Keep up the good content my squid brother.

[@Jarhead1086]

Who were you with? Unit I mean?

[@nickkoschmeder3288]

Man I appreciate our Marine Corp, and the rest of our branches. Thank you veterans!!

[@danieljohnson9917]

Happy birthday, Marines. Gotta be my favorite species of apocalyptic calamity.

[@Agent-Strawman]

Government issued Cryptids.

[@timreaves2690]

"Apocalyptic calamity" Thank you for a new way of describing my brotherhood. I will give credit to you for life when ever I use the term.

[@FinbarGallagher]

Wishing a Happy Birthday to the Marines from Australia!

[@bodidley5015]

Cheers mate 🍻. 1st Marine Division has strong ties with our Aussie brothers. To this day the division’s song is Waltzing Matilda and the division emblem contains the Southern Cross representing time spent in Australia during WW2.

[@southerneagle1690]

My professor this past semester is a retired marine. On the marine’s birthday he pretty much said, “don’t email me tonight it’s the marine’s birthday. I’m going home and drinking.”

[@dawnoceanside7300]

My son took me in 2008. Best time of my life!! ❣️ RIP Dirty Dan, SEMPER FIDELIS Dawg ❤️🇺🇲

[@chrisbrown5143]

There has never been a better assessment of the birth of my beloved corps. You're a legend my dude.

[@Rurik_Luci]

As someone who has the respect of the Marine Corps hivemind it is amazing to go out with them. Wish my liver luck.

[@77mcmarine]

Chug 2 Gatorade and 3 shots of pickle juice... won't help the liver but may stave off the hangorver..hangover... barely.

[@Rurik_Luci]

@@77mcmarine hangover isn't my concern. I'm young enough and big enough that I never end up with that bad of a hangover the real issue is 10 years from now when I need a liver transplant

[@BushidoDevilDog]

@@Rurik_Luci The liver is evil, and must be punished...so you're cleared hot! 😉😂😎👍

[@11BeezDD214]

As a retired soldier... I'm only obligated to say this once a year and only on their birthday and only because of my Korean war vet uncle who was a marine .."Semper Fi!" With that being said, yes they were formed before America was a country however the national guard as we know it was officially formed Dec 13th 1636 but no one gives them love. At least they have combat arms which is more than I can say for the army reserves but I digress. Having served with many former marines I appreciate their commitment to the trade of professional soldier and out of all the other branches they're the only ones that I would hide a body with. Buttons up boys!

[@the_fat_electrician]

I was national guard believe me they'll get credit when I do that video

[@user-th1qk5ht8n]

I love your stories.. as a former grunt corpsman i can say this was my favorite video so far, but then again the Marines brainwashed me, and i like it!! SEMPER-FI!!!

[@carollowe3704]

i am a marine brat, and proud of it. when i was growing up, i learned the star spangled banner, the marine corps hymn, and then happy birthday to you. my father dropped the coin on the bed to see if it would come back up for him to catch. if not, i made it again, and again. when i worked in a hospital, patients requested that i make their beds - said there was nothing like sliding under those sheets. my father never remembered his daughters' birthdates, but we always remembered november 10. thank you to all who make us free. semper fi - hurrah.

[@darrellfarley1869]

Third Generation Marine, Grandfather was a China Marine 1914-1924 retired in 1937, My dad enlisted in 1950 Landed ad Inchon Korea and went to the Chosin Reservoir (this would be a good story for The Fat Electrician 1st Marine Division took out 3 Chinese Divisions) dad retired in 1974. I enlisted in 82 and was Medically retired in 85.

[@anniesamuel4787]

This is one of the greatest videos I have ever seen. Did my minute of silence at 11am here in Australia. Good on ya to everyone who shows respect to any kind of their nation's defence force.

[@PJR7297]

The Marines have landed and have the situation well in hand.-Richard Harding Davis

[@My_Friending]

I leave for Parris island on the 15. I’m proud to be a part of this.

[@BrutusMaximusAurelius]

I’ve always been fascinated by marines all over the world, partly because I could never join our marines (I’m Dutch) because I’m almost blind in my right eye. But mostly because of the badassery. Congrats marines!

[@juanmanuelpenaloza9264]

Pretty much every Marine I've met didn't have to mention they were a Marine. My coach always wore a Marine shirt, my auto tech buddy had a Marine hat and my older brother wore his fatigues around the house.

[@treyjordan3168]

I am proud to be the Brother of a US Marine, Thank You for Your Service Big Bro

[@argentstorm2861]

Same here for my little bro, he introduced me to this channel.

[@daviswhite3591]

Then your brothers are also my brothers. Thank you.

[@Jake-jd7bd]

While I was in Afghanistan, the ANA (Afghan National Army) came up to us and asked us (the Marines) for the "Magic Pills" that allowed us to operate as efficiently as we do. The ANA was convinced that we were on some magic drug that kept us going while we were deployed.

[@mwrenn6060]

Semper Fi! Absooutely nailed that one one brotha. You can always tell a a Marine, but you can't tell him much. Thank you!

[@GregoryGreg87]

Raaaah! You never disappoint buddy. Thanks for honoring us heathens on our birthday. 👊

[@steveg5933]

The Marines may have been founded in a bar, but the Navy is the only service that has drinking in our song! Semper Fi Semper & Gumby Brothers & Sisters Doc G

[@danatassler8776]

Been watching your stuff for years, but the Marine in me thinks this is some of your best work. Keep up the humor, Brother!

[@JaxAttax451]

My dad was in the USMC in the 90s. Just after the Gulf War and just before OEF. He never saw combat, but he did tell me that when he got to Japan after boot camp, he and his buddies divided up all their money, that they had just gotten switched over from USD with no knowledge of Japanese currency, and he ended up accidentally getting the majority of it because they miscounted and he found out how much he actually had from, I think, a random street vendor. That was probably one of the funniest Marine stories I’ve ever heard.

[@rhinosauserous]

I am the son and older brother of Marines. Proud to support the USMC.

[@heavymetal_doofus]

Story time at the bar is the best thing you’ll ever do with a bunch of marines, just throwing that out there

[@Greybeardfit]

This video is one of the BEST gifts a Marine could on the Corps Birthday. Semper Fi, ohh rahh, and thank you.

[@briancallahan1168]

I had a cousin in law was army in Nam. He got some cancer from whatever. He teased me constantly about being a Marine. But he talked to me. About shit I had no idea what he went thru. God bless you Dean. You are not forgotten.

[@Scurvy_Soso]

As french canadians, we have a reputation of being quite the party crowd (I blame that on the 7 months of grey depressing or lethal freezing temperatures we get up there). Now I want to spend a holiday down south drinking with marines. Sounds like a lotta fun!

[@vernam.c.mendiola8903]

I am a proud daughter of a Marine who served for 20 years and is a Vietnam Veteran. I am also the proud daughter of a Marine who graduated from bootcamp on November 10, 2021...the 246th birthday of the Marines. Happy birthday!🤩

[@trashflood7883]

I’m no mathematician but something seems off here.

[@sidvyas8549]

I think the second daughter is supposed to be mother lol

[@peter3388]

I'll take frozen embryo for $800, Alex.

[@goldenwheeledbanshee9160]

Only in a bar/pub could such a great force be conceived. Happy birthday Marine Corp ❤️

[@canadiancanucklehead8310]

Not an American, but I’ll give thanks and credit where it’s due. Happy birthday Marines :)

[@jjustjoking2116]

Your Canadian so you good 🫡

[@bos8229]

Feeling a little low, so I had to watch your USMC BDay video again. It always cheers me up reminding me that once upon a time I was worth a fuck. Thanks Man, Love your Vids

[@Jarhead1086]

Your worth a fuck every day brother, and don't forget it!

[@Junko1846]

November 10th 1775 my Marine Corps came alive. Tun Tavern in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Everyone I was in the Marines with still call each other on the birthday every year. I only have a few fellow Marines at my local VFW but everyone is invited to join us.

[@JavierMartinez-rc6xp]

Brought my Mameluke to work (an Army Museum) on Nov 10th and proceeded to honor tradition with the reading of Gen Lejeune's message and the cutting the cake....'Rah

[@Uptownloki47]

My grandpa was an E5 in the Marine Corps. God bless him and Semper Fi.

[@BushidoDevilDog]

He would probably NOT be happy with you calling him "an E5". You meant Sergeant. It is a sign of disrespect/an insult to refer to a Marine NCO (Corporal [pay grade E-4] or above) as an "E-(4-9)". This is only said about those NCO's that you do not respect as leaders. Just FYI for ya... Semper FI.

[@kevinbaker6299]

Sergeant, not an E-5. Thanks and pay grades are not the same.

[@Foobits]

My grandfather was a marine, one of the greatest men I've ever known.

[@blank557]

My Dad was a Marine in the First Marine division in WW2. He had to get his mother's signature to sign up in 1943, since he was only 17. He served at Pelieu, Okinawa, China briefly guarding Kai-Shieks raliways from Mao's insurgents, Inchon, and the Chosen Reservoir. Semper Fi, Marines!