Marine: High school said to change out of uniform before ceremony

A Marine who finished high school early so he could join the service says he was told to change out of his uniform before a convocation ceremony. (May 24, 2016)

[@amandakreutzer6674]

your boot camp graduation is more important than high school...believe me

[@thugnastyx1]

Recon Hellroy yup

[@gunchief0811]

heck yeah..

[@glossygloss472]

No it's not. Wtf? Get a common education first. You're a fucking sonic fan for Christ's sake.

[@c3pfett]

Childhood Obesity & Soda Yea? Try going through boot camp. Trust me. Everyone I graduated boot camp with felt more pride getting through boot then high school

[@amandakreutzer6674]

Childhood Obesity & Soda i have a bachlors in business with a concentration in management. i earned it using my GI bill. i would say, at least for me, my bootcamp graduation was the biggest deal for me. but thats just my opinion

[@rickaroo420]

this might be the most boot thing ive ever seen

[@zycarious8136]

Rick Mead yup

[@christopherzertuche1904]

Lol

[@tsarpeteri8578]

Rich Mead I agreee lol

[@KiLLED5639]

it really is. But personnel from the Civ Div don't realise that.

[@joelfleming1898]

bet me to it haha

[@harrypost9442]

Ok here it is - I myself am a former Marine "grunt" and Desert Storm veteran. I think its totally cool that this kid finished up HS a semester early and graduated from Basic. I understand that he, like myself, was extremely proud of what he will probably always considers hos greatest accomplishment no matter what else he does. However, his high school graduation is about his class and they graduate wearing their own "uniform" It is not the event to wear his dress blues at. He already had that deal. Much like it would be totally inappropriate to show up at boot camp graduation in your cap and gown. people need to learn that it isn't what they "want" it is what is appropriate and correct. He should know this.

[@stevenburkhardt1963]

Excellent take Marine. My dad was a Marine (RIP dad) who joined as soon as he could, wanted my grandparents to sign off for him entering early in order to participate in the Korean "conflict".. I wonder what his take on this would have been

[@M_J_Glide_22]

I disagree.....are you kiddin g me....but it's ok, if one of those woke liberal bastards wanted to wear a rainbow flag, high heels and a leather bikini as a male student. We can't stop him oh no....got to be all inclusive......that is inappropriate....let the young man wear his uniform. This is the trouble today, we don't know what's right or wrong anymore.

[@ssu7653]

They forgot to teach him that there is a time and place for everything, and its not always what you WANT it to be...

[@MegaChevy25]

I am a marine vet as well and I was thinking the same thing, I’m pretty sure that they teach this in boot camp about when and where u can and should wear which uniform. Highschool graduation is not the time or place for any marine uniform especially the dress blues. He should be proud of his accomplishment but just because he completed boot camp doesn’t mean he has to flaunt the fact he is a marine, in fact when I was in boot camp they told us not to flaunt it by wearing our uniforms for travel or things like this, basically not in so many words but we were told funerals and weddings (as the groom or as a fellow marines groomsman) as far as non marine sanctioned events were the only acceptable situations. Other than that appropriate civilian attire. Flaunting ur a marine by wearing a uniform in any other situation just draws unwanted attention and could potentially make u a target.

[@serial_designation_victoria]

Even though I have yet to serve and I am not American I have nothing but respect for the USA armed forces

[@ShaneHallSupremacy]

“The country needs to be defended because if no one’s defending the country there’s not gonna be an America” Spoken like a true marine

[@MrFreshEnjoyer]

defend from who exactly tho? last i checked we're the ones in other country's business

[@patrickmurphy6578]

@@MrFreshEnjoyer You're not wrong about us being in other's business when we shouldn't be, but with the current global political climate I'd say we need stronger defenses than ever

[@rocketman3285]

The US hasn't been in a war that we didn't start since WW2.... Every other one has been us invading others. Now (or if ever) is not the time for more soldiers and guns XD @@patrickmurphy6578

[@sirllamaiii9708]

@@patrickmurphy6578 I wouldn't say 'than ever' looking at 1941 and 1812

[@JABarry1981]

@@MrFreshEnjoyer From anything, at anytime. With the training, necessary to ensure you maintain your Constitutional Rights from enemies FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC. Have some respect for those who selflessly serve or shut up. You're not cool. You're dumb.

[@raincore80]

Normal people: This is so unfair! Vets: What a fucking boot!!!

[@joshlim2041]

What is a boot?

[@onwithanon2162]

Hsoj Mil fresh out of bootcamp/never deployed

[@joshlim2041]

Onwith Anon thanks

[@derekk2666]

MosEisleyBlues basically

[@haroldgilbert9202]

MosEisleyBlues What so veterans are above the foolish, peasantry act of watching this youtube video?

[@eddiet204]

Late to this one. As a old Marine, I see why the school asked him to come in a cap and gown. It's about uniformity. He already had a graduation ceremony- at boot camp. This is high school. It's not about you, it's about your class. As a Marine, it's always about the others and not yoursrlf, so don't take offense young man.

[@SaltiDawg2008]

@smitdiot Overwatch may be old, but he doesnt know what he is talking about. (Dangling participle intended!)

[@dominicanscuf1772]

Salti Dawg Navy?, how long/many times were you at and on the sea?

[@errolmcinnes7938]

@@SaltiDawg2008 yes, he does. a service uniform is inappropriate for a high school graduation. I graduated basic training before high school, and I wouldn't wear dress greens simply because I didn't earn the uniform in order to showboat it, i wore it to defend those around me so they could live free beyond high school.

[@D.c5-]

Exactly what happened to me, it was my graduation as well but I showed up in my dress blues knowing I wouldnt walk and I was there soley to support the pooles which happened to be majority of my friends. In the process, a ssgt and I were both called cadets, " hey take a picture with the cadets " 😅

[@eddiehizo3365]

I disagree. He has the right to wear that. He earned it and he is fighting for our freedom. It's America. FREEEEEDOM.😁

[@andrewjohnson9284]

Everyone is mad except with Marines. We understand that uniformity is something we stand for and this kid is breaking that. Freakin Boot man.

[@TheColosiss]

In my town, our Marines are given a special ceremony and allowed to walk with us. As a civilian, it was a great honor on my part. Thank you to all that served. You are deeply respected where I come from...

[@killla]

Fresh out of boot he got a marine corps decal, a marine corps license plate already like gahdamn

[@realcritical-kr2dd]

Best advice is to not show your military items on your vehicles incase of some isis sympathizer wont attack you

[@realcritical-kr2dd]

@Vault Boy 76 but still tho, dont want them following to your home and you or family gets injured, you know how these scumbags are threat in the U.S.

[@ontargetthomunclesam3926]

Hondo you evidently have a problem with being proud he's in the United States Marine honor courage and commitment

[@MrChris9830]

Biggio meat who learned you how to write!! Hahahahahahaha

[@realcritical-kr2dd]

@@MrChris9830 dont judge bout my writing random person, o learn my own :D

[@gofastjuice4215]

This dude really joined the marines just to say he’s a marine

[@anon457]

Is he not supposed to say he is a marine? He earned it, boot camp is one of the most challenging things you can go through in life especially as a 17 year old.

[@gofastjuice4215]

xixraymondxix you don’t join only to call yourself a marine. You join to serve your country. He should’ve learned about uniformity in basic training but apparently he didn’t

[@anon457]

@@gofastjuice4215 uniformity applies only when on orders or in uniform on installation, when your at home as a civilian that doesn't apply. I'm in the army myself so I know what the rules are, and whether or not he joined just to call himself a marine or not does not matter and he earned the right to do so. when it comes down to it if war ever pops off whether or not he wants to fight or not he will still have to.

[@anjoelsallas]

xixraymondxix marine corps boot camp is by no means difficult? It’s pathetically easy.

[@mokrodog]

Are you implying thats a bad thing?

[@fordfan3179]

I dropped out of highschool when I was 16 and joined the Army as soon as I turned 17. As a requirement of my enlistment I had to get a GED or HS diploma to get rank or ultimately re-up. While stationed in Germany, I attended classes sponsored by the University of Washington (state) and received my highschool diploma from that state. I sent a copy of the certificate to the board of education in my state and was issued a diploma from my highschool predated the day my class was to graduate. While I was not able to attend the graduation ceremony I was invited to have my basic photo used for the year book. Some how the photo got lost in the mail and my photo never made it into the year book. It's like others said, your military graduation is more important and 40+ years later, it still carries more weight on my resume. Congratulations brother, you did us all proud.

[@davidgoble4182]

back in early 70,s i had made my mind up i was going to join the ARMY on my 17th birthday. i finished 7th grade and thought whats the use of attending 8th grade i am just going to drop out anyway. so , i quit school in 8th grade. i was pretty head strong even at that age , lol! mom knew i could not be forced to go back. even the principle came to my house and tried to talk me into going back. he could of forced me. but , he said he would not. he shook my hand and said good luck. i joined the ARMY on my birthday in 1976. back then you did not need a ged or had to get one. i did get my ged after the ARMY.

[@Leonard_Wilson]

I thank him for his service. With that said, in the armed forces you’re taught to obey the orders of your superiors. You’re also taught that it’s not about you, it’s about the team. When the school said that he wasn’t allowed to wear his uniform, that should’ve been the end of the discussion. After he graduated from boot camp, he had a ceremony. It’s unfair for him to steal the spotlight from the other students at his high school graduation.

[@LastResortRecordingSessions]

With that said, in the armed forces you’re taught to obey the orders of your superiors. Like when Lt. Calley ordered his men to murder 500 men, women and babies at My Lai? Calley got 3 years of house arrest for blowing the brains out of an innocent child. Try again.

[@mikehu5881]

"If you had to put a face on pride it would likely look something like this" "Good" *awkward silence*

[@willgarr5677]

they come over here and kill us?

[@bradyjames354]

Right I was like huh 😂😂

[@Miggys.Garage]

Moms get like that lol they cry because the birdie is gonna leave the nest soon

[@thejarhead0313]

Being a marine myself, you have to understand uniformity. Everyone is in cap and gown. If you were in formation everyone is wearing the same thing. I can see that he was proud to wear his dress blues but you need to follow orders too devildog.

[@wesleywlee]

A good point, and one I could even agree with. If, that is, I honestly believed that was the school’s reasoning. But some how I doubt it.

[@cksu1186]

As a Navy Veteran, you don't understand. There are exceptions to the rule. Nothing would make me prouder than to see a young man, dedicated to God, Country, family and willing to put his life on the line.

[@johnthomas6224]

Agree man

[@gregrussell8785]

@@cksu1186 This dude had a national defense ribbon and no rank. He would have been fine wearing his cap and gown without flaunting his boot status to everyone

[@cksu1186]

@SEEP ......Under President Ronald Reagan. You're not a target at a High School Graduation. The kid went beyond the call of duty to exceed and succeed at academics and Boot camp. If I were his classmate I would be the first to shake his hand and thank him for his service.

[@timothynelson6918]

This is a tough one! I know how proud I was to graduate boot camp. And wearing it to your wedding I get, its the best looking suit you'll ever own, but a graduation for HS. He is proud and I get it but he is about to learn that even in the fleet you have to do stuff you don't like. You will be a Marine for the rest of your life, no one can take that from you, and it doesn't matter what you wear. Semper Fi!

[@Aeson-np8tr]

The lad accomplished ALL h.s. academic requirements BEFORE entering the USMC; other classmates had that same opportunity... Don't valedictorians also wear distinguishable ensemble [separate from other classmates] during graduations? Had he attained a graduate degree instead of joining the military, wouldn't he be entitled to wear gap and gown commensurate with his degree and differently than his classmates? Semper Fi?? Do you also get embarrassed (a.k.a., "jealous") when other servicemen of the same rank, "acting superior", wear/wore ribbons/decorations that were not awarded upon you? It's not like the lad wanted to wear a McDonald's or Target uniform. 🤦‍♂

[@FiveStarHobo]

@@Aeson-np8tr valedictorians do wear that stuff yes but it's still on the cap and gown. I don't it as any different to one marine having a larger ribbon rack and another only having the McRibbon

[@Aeson-np8tr]

@@FiveStarHobo 🤦‍♂

[@FiveStarHobo]

@@Aeson-np8tr How am I wrong? Do people not wear different awards on the same uniform yet it's still the same uniform?

[@Aeson-np8tr]

@@FiveStarHobo Your reference to "McRibbon" was the trigger... The lad accomplished ALL of his h.s. academic requirements BEFORE entering the USMC (distinguishing him for every other classmate); other classmates had that same opportunity -- and he (a male) had to two things that are not required of females. My words were: "Don't valedictorians also wear distinguishable ENSEMBLE [separate from other classmates] during graduations"; that ENSEMBLE reflects that they accomplished something that other classmates did not. My further question was: "Had he attained a graduate degree [instead of joining the military], wouldn't he be entitled to wear gap and gown COMMENSURATE WITH HIS DEGREE and differently than his classmates?" Caps and gowns of the faculty, and persons with GRADUATE degrees, are uniquely different/distinguishing. The ribbons/decorations of a serviceman's uniform was a separate conversation (hence, the NEW PARAGRAPH) indicating ACCOMPLISHMENT by the bearer/wearer. You apparently could not comprehend the relevant abstract comparison distinguishing a military uniform versus the outfit of a McDonald's or Target employee. Semper Fi!!

[@benschindler2001]

This is like when they wouldn’t let me wear my cap and gown to my basic training graduation.

[@skinflutey]

You got a good chuckle out of me

[@globeparasite9381]

Funny but that is a bit different as any morons can and has wear cap and gown but you must reach a whole New level to pass basic training

[@jaycho6747]

ROFL

[@jackwatson7402]

😂

[@yavin99]

Thats just not right.

[@nunyabusiness4904]

Hey there Devil Dog, in the military you learned about this thing called the uniform of the day, on your graduation day the UOD was not dress blues it was cap and gown.

[@milloexplorationvlogs3658]

he will learn alot about life when he gets to the fleet lol

[@jakemuro3732]

@Jon Campo No dumbass, by that logic, they should be wearing the established uniform of the day.

[@SAMAKUS]

Accurate. He was only looking for attention.

[@JayJay-nm9vm]

Hey there Teufel Hunden (Nunya Business), maybe the Marine was proud of his accomplishment and felt like displaying that pride to his former classmates while separating himself from the public norm of self service that exists throughout our society today...SAMAKUS - Maybe he WAS looking for attention and maybe that attention caused some other abled-body American to follow his lead and join something bigger than himself. Milo - I can only hope when he hits the FMF he doesn’t lose that Esprit De Corps. That happens to too many...Don’t get me wrong, I’m not some mo-tard POG that preaches uniform regulations and haircuts, but I still get goosebumps when I walk the halls of my Regiment and see the faces of Marines past wearing their uniform with pride. Seems like some of you missed the point and I’m assuming a handful of you served or are serving now. I just threw on my 5th hash mark and still have my crossed rifles with 3-up and 3-down. If this isn’t your forte, I suggest you collect your paycheck and seek employment elsewhere. Why you’re not attacking the liberal society with which these schools are ran, I have no idea. Guess it’s just easier to comment on a “Boot move”. Cut the Marine some slack. Yeah he’s a Boot and has a lot to learn, but you have no idea what he might become or what he might face in the service of his country. It was once a requirement to wear your uniform when in public - Especially for formal functions. You think anyone ever ridiculed Johnny-B for wearing his Alphas around with that MOH around his neck? Nope. Because they knew he stacked Japs higher than the grazing fire of his machinegun to earn that medal. Pride in ones service to country. There’s nothing wrong with that.

[@MeekMeek]

@@JayJay-nm9vm Out of any comments I have seen yours is the best and makes the most sense for both sides.

[@duanelinstrom4292]

You fought and won. Thanks for fighting for him and our nation. We’re all proud of him and you.

[@TheRyztan]

thank you for your service!!

[@Ethan-hf3dw]

The kid is in the military. He should understand the idea of uniformity...

[@patrickstar1330]

Dude just wanted to show off and look cool. I get it. Young troopers are like that.

[@ohusky271]

its not about uniformity. how come valedictorians get to wear different things? Most schools let people in say the civil air patrol wear their uniforms to things like graduations or proms. Or how the professors wear their elder robes. you wear what you earned.

[@kenneth7118]

O Husky they’re still in cap and gowns it’s still uniformity. Your argument is jus like saying why do officer uniforms look different from enlisted. I get it you go through these months of training. Honestly he has nothing to show off basics the smallest part of his career. He can be proud but nvr forget the humility that comes with it.

[@roland3578]

@@patrickstar1330 he's a Marine, not a trooper

[@TheTeufelhunden68]

@@ohusky271 That's not earned from the school. Uniformity is the word here. He's a young pup and wants to show off. The graduation is not the place.

[@michaelsanders2259]

lol love how civies get pissed off about he couldn't wear his uniform and us marines are just loling at how much a boot he is

[@jaydemp2115]

Michael Sanders hahaha I was gonna call him a boot in my commet

[@matty9699]

Communism is Death 😂 truly the few and the proud

[@K6Jaeger]

It’s boot af, but to a certain degree, some people trashing him a little too hard, cause again, it’s boot

[@ShadowKAMII]

My dads a marine and he says that this kid is being disrespectful by doing this to his school lol

[@1pwNz0mb13Z]

What's a boot?

[@keithmayhew2161]

Congratulations on both accomplishments..I,hand salute you..

[@rickmuha4278]

God bless you Brandon! May you have a great life ! We need more people like you, my friend! Thanks for all you are going to do for this country!

[@cozzietwothousand2707]

Former military here. The kid has newbie-itis and wants everyone to know he's badass military. Believe me, it won't take long before he looks for any excuse not to have to dress up in the uniform when off-duty.

[@OhVohix]

cozzie twothousand The realest comment ever

[@jjalarcon2147]

Sounds like you're one of the bitches and moaners who can't hack the military life. It's a free country, dummy. He earned the privilege to wear that uniform with pride, and wearing that uniform, especially on special occasions like graduation, is a freedom of expression or speech. It is NOT to meant to insult anyone, instead people should find it remarkable that a young man takes pride, honor, courage, and commitment to defend this country and our rights as American. Semper Fi, young man.

[@cozzietwothousand2707]

@@jjalarcon2147 The uniform is meant to show you're part of a larger whole, to make you the same as the rest of the group, not to stroke your own ego. That's what the word uniform means. At HS graduation the "uniform" is a cap and gown to show your place in the academic community. If you think freedom of expression is unlimited, then try doing the opposite and wear a cap and gown in military formation. As far as "can't hack the military life" goes, I was already Honorably Discharged before you were even an itch in your daddy's pants. Like I said, in a few weeks after the new wears off things he won't be able to wait each day when he can get out of his uni and into civvies.

[@jjalarcon2147]

@Alexander He has no idea what POG means. He is a a faker.

[@jjalarcon2147]

@@OhVohix Not exactly, a faker's post.

[@aaronm55]

he earned that let him wear it

[@adamgropper2072]

Twenty one pilots rulz I agree with you.

[@Joker416YT]

1. Not supposed to be in uniform unless on duty or returning home from duty, uniform wear can be approved outside of duty hours for events and typically must be approved by ones chain of command and the establishment where the uniform will be worn. 2. He's just out of basic and hasn't done shit. Recruiters can't even wear uniforms in schools unless the school allows them too.

[@aaronm55]

Joker416YT 1:Bullshit. 2: Bullshit and 3: Bullshit

[@MsHarrisg]

Joker416YT I don't know what ass you pulled that from, but it's none of it is true.

[@Blight_750]

Joker416YT I agreed with Twenty one pilots rulz Sorry don't care what you say Joker416YT But your logic = bullshit

[@luargadomingo2229]

Congratulations young man. My son graduated at Parris Island ten days ago. Today me and his mom had to see him go of again. Keep up the fight.

[@user-gi6rd1ug1t]

Anyone who enlists in our volunteer armed forces is a hero in my book. They have joined up knowing that their service may lead to their death. May God bless this young man and all other armed force volunteers.

[@ajspice]

We don't volunteer. They pay us....kinda...

[@emmib1388]

@@ajspice You still volunteer -- they don't force you to do it

[@ajspice]

@@emmib1388 Lol! I know. It was a joke.

[@kevinpoppe8285]

This might be the most boot thing I've ever seen and this is coming from the guy who got a infantry tattoo straight outta basic

[@ifalone]

@Doggy Style doggy

[@wesleywlee]

Ah, it’s all good man. I got the Ord. Corps shell and flame on my arm, POG for life baby!

[@adamrubinger2644]

Better than a self applied Chevy bowtie that leans the wrong way cause you did it in a mirror.

[@rusty7984]

I heard a guy gave himself a prison style tattoo of his platoon number from basic training during training

[@TheKilla769]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MerlinMFG]

I love how civilians are all like "How unfair! He is laying his life down for his country!" Marines: "Whadda fuckin' boot." haha

[@MySpitts]

Rah

[@UsSoldier-ri5wf]

Merlin unless your overseas you're really not serving your country so no he is not boot camp is just the beginning war is far worse I had a Navy Seal tell me that when I wanted to join most of this gen and the younger gens just do it for the uniform

[@MerlinMFG]

T. Lumpkin oh don't get me wrong, I get it. I mean, when I get a commission with the good old chair force doing cyber security, I have a very small chance of being deployed over seas but I'd still like to think that I'd be serving.

[@GamerModz123]

T. Lumpkin Thats bullshit man, although I agree with you that serving in a combat deployment is vastly different than those of us who haven't seen combat and may never which is pretty much every Marine who joined after like 09 with the exception of a few we still serve. we may not be sending rounds down range or taking any but we still are making plenty of fucking sacrifices.

[@jaym2647]

Merlin fucking gold. 😂😂😂😂

[@mikefinley4367]

Stand up kid, you rock. Congrats, it is a accomplishment you should not be denied.

[@clysack07]

Just seeing this video. Thank you sir for your service to our Country. Also, the High School needs to pull its head out and support the young man.

[@allanfischer9417]

Thank you!

[@bigmac7077]

There were marines at my graduation and none of them asked for special privelages

[@Brofoman1238]

Mine too as well as sailors including me

[@zone5reppa744]

@@Brofoman1238 sea men lol

[@fashiondiva6972]

Did they teach you how to spell privileges?🙄

[@schematic2684]

@@fashiondiva6972 Grammar Nazi 🙄

[@liamaustin8123]

Schematic that’s a little harsh

[@colwilliamnoydb4134]

I was just a Boot Lt(2nd Lt) and was asked by a friend of mine if I would take his sister, who had a crush on me to graduation. She had MS and was confined to a wheelchair. I said yes, put on my Dress Blue Officers uniform along with my sword, this was in the 80's, and danced with her and took photo's. I would kneel down and hold her hands and did all the moves for us. She was so happy. Everyone had no problem. She died 2 years later. Will always remember that moment. Also showed up to a father and daughter dance, still in my flight suit, just to hold my daughter hand and dance with her. I had been gone 5 months and she just cried the whole time. As I did.

[@Ghettojaku]

You're good man!

[@hugh6693]

thats awesome. made me a bit teary eyed reading your comment. god speed man.

[@robertleoz4399]

Semper-Fi My Brother Semper-Fi

[@BobMazzo]

What an amazing story. You're a truly kind person- what we need in this world.

[@chanellobet7946]

Sir.. .you are the man.. i respect you..

[@jasonthamos69]

God bless and protect you in all that you do

[@inezzbeadz]

This proud young Marine should be able to wear his uniform. And that's any military branch!! They fight for country ABSOLUTELY 💯 % WEAR YOIR UNIFORM!!! THANKYOU GOD. My son just signed up w Marines left yesterday for Camp Pendelton. My oldest recently out of Marines. I am very proud of my son's

[@tatsuhirosatou5513]

They had no choice, no one is gunna believe a Marine graduated high school.

[@BennyQ-oe4zm]

Im an Army vet and I 2nd this comment.

[@tatsuhirosatou5513]

@Bruce Schram you spell to good to be a Marine so I'm not sure what you're mad about.

[@chazconner2601]

Best comment

[@tatsuhirosatou5513]

@Bruce Schram if i do it right the marines won't be able to read it.

[@tulsaguy9963]

Rude!

[@Tyranus1]

Uniform of the day is cap and gown, boot.

[@jackw1878]

what does the term boot mean

[@joechen6096]

@@jackw1878 an unexperienced person or in this case, a person fresh out of boot camp training

[@mofo7689]

@@joechen6096 WRONG answer. A "boot" is any Marine with less time in the Marine Corps that you. Real Marines never use the term "unexperienced". The term INEXPERIENCED applies since the new Marine has not attended his specialty school and therefore lacks the knowledge to perform his duties. USMC Nov 1983 San Diego.

[@joechen6096]

@@mofo7689 I meant to say inexperienced, sorry

[@mofo7689]

@Alex Winterborn a cherry would mean "the first". As a gold winger, the "cherry" would wear a red helmet so everyone would keep track of him/her on the first command jump out of school. 5 for the silver wings, 10 for the wings of gold.

[@mr.clutch760]

Thank you bro for your contribution to this country, me and my family appreciate you marine my much love from San Diego

[@railroad9075]

I am very proud of you and your family. SGT ED

[@americanmilitiaman88]

When i was in high school we had a guy that was in the navy but still taking classes and graduated high school. Didnt know how that was possible. I know I learned more during my military service than school.

[@eduardomorales8443]

This was roughly 4 years ago. He might be out by now or is a sgt. His company probably gives him a bad time for this

[@ss-qm5hz]

Why a bad time?

[@eduardomorales8443]

@@ss-qm5hz cause it's the most entitle/boot thing to do😂 not even my fresh batch of boots would ever think of this. Not even pogs boots

[@100megatonYT]

I believe I heard he was killed. Not for sure tho

[@theconscience01]

@@100megatonYT Idiots never die, they just get people killed

[@rollin30harlem25]

sgt? Nah bro 4 years = A SINGLE promotion 19 years = 2 promotions

[@jeffstewart7639]

Imagine a Boot Camp Marine wanting to wear a cap and gown at that graduation....

[@jco1178]

bad bad mc bad you completely missed the point dumbass

[@stankygeorge]

Thank you!

[@user-qb5yg6sh8u]

Proud of you my young Brother. US NAVY 1960 to 1966

[@AC-xr8ik]

There is NO doubt I am proud of you for joining. I have a son in bootcamp right now. I am 100% proud of him and expect to see him in Marine uniform when he graduates from boot camp but I also expect him to be in a cap and gown if he is graduating from high school. If this school or any other school allows it I’m ok with that but some could show up to graduation wearing some ludicrous things if this starts. Ben Schindler’s comment is exactly what I mean.

[@franklin29412]

What a boot..

[@ben315to405thenstop]

I loled

[@franklin29412]

Garbage ass wrinkled up white cove

[@papillon3986]

franklin johnson lmfaooooooo 😂😂😂😂 u got me fucking dying! 😂😂

[@ronrony2kify]

butt. crack. nasty.

[@5020Ravens]

franklin johnson that's what I'm saying

[@djs12007]

For crying out loud, it's a really simple solution, He should've worn his uniform under his graduation gown, once he received his diploma, then he could take off the gown.

[@bensamuelson1176]

1:53 look at his truck, this just proves my point 🤦‍♂️

[@tabytastick]

Logic😮

[@fightrrrrr]

ABSOLUTELY

[@mamneo2]

@@bensamuelson1176 what's your point?

[@UranusGaseous]

As a Marine, I can tell you that it's against uniform regs to put anything over a Marine Corps uniform other than the issued all weather coat. So no, he can't wear the gown over it.. he would be violating a long established Marine Corps Order if he did. I can say that etiquette is more important than pride in the Marine Corps, he would of known that if he spent a bit more time in the Marine Corps. If the people tell him he can't wear his uniform, than he can't wear it.. any Marine Corps command would say the same thing.

[@austinpfaff7920]

I did the same thing. Graduated highschool early this year may 5th left for Parris Island MCRD May 7th. Arrived May 8th. Just graduated on August 4th. EGA on the 22nd Of July. Best Decision of my life. Semper fi

[@Patriots4343]

God bless you sir

[@jasonitek]

Never go Full Boot, NEVER!

[@theoneandonly4577]

Jasonism Hahahaha!

[@themagician9960]

I saw this dude in his dress blues standing at parade rest at McDonald’s

[@malachitorres6377]

Fuckin boot

[@criii4950]

Gtfoh ☠️🤣

[@motlencore89]

No way🤣

[@NotHarpoGroucho]

@Nocx Kai Did you just call Marines, soldiers? We are not soldiers. And no he’s boot

[@degenetron7590]

@Nocx Kai he's not a soldier, you're a soldier once you actually deployed and experienced real combat

[@CowboyDave139]

God bless you

[@saintlusso2907]

7 years later and this still blows my mind.

[@extraspit9327]

mans didn’t even deploy and immediately slapped a USMC sticker on his truck and wore his dress blues to grad 💀

[@StinkyPataki]

The ultimate boot

[@Thorgious]

Yaaaaaa, my thoughts exactly. Probably wears them around town lol

[@etraaseth1035]

Well, deployment is not what classifies you as a soldier As soon as you join boot camp and finish it you have shown you are willing to sacrifice your life. Buddy of mine served in the CAF, ONE day a elderly woman walked up to him and said ''Thank you for your service sir'' His answer was ''I was never deployed, never gotten a chance to fight for my country yet'' The womens respons was ''It does not matter if you have fought for our country, when you signed up, you have shown that You are willing to put your life on the line to defend this nation, that is what matters'' So what im trying to say here lads is It does not matter if you have been deployed or not, this kid has already proven that he is willing to sacrifice him self for his country

[@wolfplayer7815]

@@etraaseth1035 But your friend wasn't asking for attention

[@andymontetaco6730]

Fucking boot.

[@yeti.communications]

You're a Marine act like it. You already had a graduation in your dress blues.

[@taylorschott4659]

I wouldn't have had a problem with wearing a cap and gown to my high school graduation if I was a boot camp graduate. he is such a cry baby. yes, I would have been proud to wear my dress uniform, but I would follow the tradition.

[@noahroshan8668]

Don’t you need a high school diploma to even enlist bc in this case he must not have if he went to boot camp before graduating

[@austinblades8903]

@@noahroshan8668 you can go to boot camp at 17 with parental consent and without a diploma

[@lukealexander3412]

@@austinblades8903 Since when? I served 2000-2004, and was expelled thw first semester of my senior year, my recruiter said I had to get a diploma, they need a copy or get a GED and a waiver. At 17 they can join the DEP, but not go to boot camp.

[@lukealexander3412]

Only thing I seen that would match the boots is I seen two in walmart wearing dress blue charlies and in March step.

[@mcerrone964]

thank you marine

[@jessebrae1514]

In a place that teaches Freedom Liberty And respect

[@Kitchenboy98]

That boot set himself up to be hazed later on lol

[@Angelgunz12]

Josue Ayala can you imagine him checking into your unit 😂😂

[@Marinexize]

Like any boot you wanna show off who you are, i get it, i was a boot once to. As a young Marine he should have known this was about uniformity and showing school pride.

[@Blight_750]

chavy Respect other soldiers, no need to be like a lone wolf here

[@MartinSeptimII]

School shouldve told him "dress right dress motherfucker"

[@Blight_750]

MartinSeptimII Wow so hostile

[@benjaminsovdottir4627]

MartinSeptimII you made my day lmfao

[@SOULSINKPEN]

chavy I get what your saying but to tell the young devil dog to take off his uniform isn't something you ask a Marine to do, after all, we EARNED IT!!! furthermore for some civilian that WE DEFEND to ask him to take it off is fucking ludicrous...and before you say it, yes I was a POG and you'll probably swear you were a grunt blah blah blah but none of this matters when it comes to being proud of earning the title. 3051/Blues mean more than a gown

[@earychesne4176]

A summation of where I country is unfortunately headed. Proud of you. Semper Fi.

[@thephoenix8421]

Semper Fidelis. Got a brother, cousin, and another buddy all Marines and f***ing proud of it.

[@S2Tubes]

That kind of attitude will not serve you well in the armed forces.

[@AaronJBravo]

Blood Angel nothing wrong about his attitude, dude is proud of graduating, I say it will serve in the armed forces, dude earned it

[@hy-bw1rl]

I know many ppl that had that attitude when enlisting so idk wtf is your deal when u you never serve. Don't try to bring up a regiment that u never been in before unless you proof.

[@bellevi6722]

Yes it will.

[@SKBottom]

What attitude is that? Pride in the uniform and pride in serving his country? Go back under your bridge, troll.

[@DoradoFever]

@@SKBottom lol when he gets to his first unit they are going to eat him alive, especially if they find this out... but when something already has a uniform (cap and gown) but you want to be special...

[@elneudy]

What. A. Fucking. Boot!!!!

[@sw0ll3n17]

agreed haha.

[@CrunchySpine]

my exact words

[@OzzieO_]

AGREE! 100% 4Yrs from now as young Corporal he's gonna face palm the fuck out of himself xD

[@ryanadams6616]

Mysteries At Lochness Somebody fresh out of boot camp and MOS school

[@corevalues6244]

Marines, Hoo Rah ! Even though I was Army, drafted 1970 I still love the Marines. We are all brothers !

[@user-yp4eb8hm9s]

Glad he got to wear his dress uniform and should’ve never been questioned. Sir your service is greatly appreciated.

[@Johnny79033]

hope his unit sees this so they can console him accordingly.

[@krane15]

As a Marine (previously known as former Marine) I feel his sense of accomplishment and recognize it carries with it a great sense of pride. Nevertheless, I'm going to have to side with the school on this one and say wear the cap and gown for HS graduation.

[@maximasromulus6316]

Excellent!

[@scottmayer5046]

NO SUCH THING AS A FORMER MARINE

[@anthonyjones9868]

Bullsh!t!

[@anthonyjones9868]

It's doctrinated

[@anthonyjones9868]

Haters!!!

[@Jesusmy733]

God bless you for your service and commitment and you're right!

[@jjwashington3872]

Army graduates: My two moms want to see me in my Army uniform.

[@alexbriscoe2879]

As a guy who recently graduated high school and joined the Army, I can tell you he did this for attention and he shouldn’t have been wearing his uniform.

[@yavin99]

People that are active duty cant wait for the day to be over so we could take off our uniforms and wouldn't dream of wearing it to town unless you have no choice and are on duty.

[@Xavieus]

As a Marine I agree

[@promethazine333]

anytime id see someone after work still wearing there uniform at like target or the mall, i'd know that you're the douche that does it for attention. id go straight home to change, and guess what if you dont wanna go home first cuz where youre stopping is on the way bring a change. lol

[@michaelkeller2481]

@@promethazine333 Not saying your wrong. (13 year Army Vet here) But maybe he has a little more pride of being a Marine then you did. Same goes for me and those soldiers you saw wearing the uniform off post.

[@promethazine333]

@@michaelkeller2481 oh i had pride, and i love my country, just didnt want to be treated differently.

[@kelvintran448]

This is why we need to keep pages like boot talent show alive

[@eduardomorales8443]

Do they have a new page? Cause the one I followed hot removed

[@kelvintran448]

@@eduardomorales8443 they got back ups to their back ups back up

[@kelvintran448]

@@eduardomorales8443 boot_talent_show

[@swbeyer8349]

I couldn't find the response, but the response from a Marine Corps veteran stated that in the Marine Corps and the other branches of the military there is what is called the uniform of the day. The uniform of the day for high school graduation is cap and gown. In respect for the tradition of the high school graduation ceremony and his classmates he should wear the cap and gown. This is what I learned from my four years of active duty in the Marine Corps, that success and mission accomplishment are shared and that no individual is greater than the group. This is the basis of Esprit de Corps.

[@barneycampbell7368]

God bless that Marine! He earned his uniform and his diploma. Give him his recognition for both achievements without argument.

[@onikyatto]

they wouldn't let me wear my walmart uniform either..

[@Freedom34176]

Thank you for your service. You are a brave person for working at Walmart.

[@chris4519]

So brave I hate Walmart

[@secretlizard4589]

Deadass? That’s racist

[@secretlizard4589]

Dr Phil joking. I’m joking

[@KingLionover9000]

Secret Lizard I would of lead the joke on

[@ethanwalker2099]

There’s a time and place to wear your uniform this isn’t a military event

[@picklerick2718]

Ethan Walker uniform of the day

[@DB-rc9ln]

Right👌

[@Texasmilitarydepartmentvid9654]

Marine Corps Dress Blues is the only uniform that matters separate yourself from the idiots. You had to suffer growing up with for the past 12 years .

[@GTBANNA]

Nightwolf Six Zero hes a boot

[@GTBANNA]

Jorge Garza You talking about college ROTC where students graduate and commission into the military? Thats totally different compared to high school.

[@bloom418]

What branch is the best for quality of life in the long run?

[@8AD858D8]

Poor kid didn't know the enemies are already inside the wire.

[@rufustherat1794]

He’s the type to go grocery shopping in his uniform

[@rufustherat1794]

Patriotic American dress blues are more of a ceremonial uniform

[@KillerRatedM]

Patriotic American marines CAN wear their dress blues as long as its mot their alphas in public. And the only time marines can wear their camies is on base.

[@wolfplayer7815]

@Patriotic American Yes

[@bloodmoongrizzlythefirst6492]

I use to do that often when I got off duty, Your problem is? I mean yeah they was my BDU's So which Uniform do you speak of there is many.

[@psychopompous3207]

I go to the grocery store in uniform when leaving work sometimes. It's for convenience sake.

[@brianholmes1812]

And if he wanted to wear his cap and gown at his marine celebration, would they let him? No, you must wear your uniform. Same goes for school

[@broccodoggo8363]

You're a fucking idiot, a civilian event in which a military person is attending that is of importance. They **Can** wear dress blues, The Cap & Gown is traditional not mandate, you don't have to wear it if you wear a proper uniform in it's place

[@nealarcher1970]

Jawny Gash *school mandates cap & gown

[@brianholmes1812]

@@broccodoggo8363 the school does mandate a cap and gown. Sure, he can wear his dress blues as formal attire at a civilian event, BUT this particular event has a prescribed uniform. So he's got to wear his prescribed uniform. It's the rules

[@brianholmes1812]

@0 0 maybe so, but a uniform is a uniform. If I showed up to my day job in some freshly earned dress blues sure, they'd be proud of me, But I'd have to wear the uniform for the task at hand, or else there would be serious consequences. Like sure, the kid made it through marine boot camp. That's impressive. But does he really need to show it off in front of his whole school when they have to wear the traditional cap and gown?

[@madeline7571]

i get where you’re coming from, my brother had to actually wear his dress blues under his cap and gown, because it was for college they were more lenient. it’s basically a sign of respect. but some people can take it a little too far if they just wear it and go out shopping.

[@terristarnes7742]

Proud Very Proud Of This Marine.

[@chrismellon127]

I don’t care how old this video is, tht school should be ashamed!!!!!! Thank you for your service!!

[@Characterbuilding59]

This dude literally became a marine, just to say he’s a marine... the decal, the license plate, getting dress blues right out of bootcamp... Edit: I am a marine

[@militaryjunkie6207]

I bet his MOS is like financial stuff

[@dixcico5052]

@@oddquickplays6315 Still a boot! Hope his DI never sees this news XD

[@MOGMirros]

@@oddquickplays6315 I wore my blues I believe three times in my five years in the Corps. I'm proud hes part of it, I am. And I understand his excitement, getting his EGA pinned on him. One of the best feelings anyone will ever experience. However, it's clear he is still young and still a boot. When I graduated Boot Camp while I was incredibly proud I joined to BECOME a Marine not SHOW I was a Marine. I feel the blues in this situation was for attention. Also, he better not be a fucking POG.

[@dalepalmer3771]

Yeah... Because, you know... Anybody can just “be a Marine”... Right Bryce? How bout you and your friends Tanner and Cody sign up... See how long you last... You wouldn’t make it past MEPS...

[@vxdeli4314]

@@dalepalmer3771 bringing out facts 💯

[@josherrino]

A 1SG once had some very wise words for me. "No one gives a shit". That advice has been keeping me going for 6+ years.

[@ChristianTrout]

Josherrino I've heard this same advice from one of my NCO's. agree 100%

[@danielsimmons7397]

His graduation from Marine Corps boot camp is by far the bigger accomplishment. Semper Fi Marine!

[@cleosoratorio9848]

Respect to the young man! My son is also a Marine. PROUD MARINE Father here!🇺🇲💪👍🙏

[@ftwjoseph7660]

Don’t they teach uniformity in the military? 🥴

[@ElRifrawad]

How would you know

[@ftwjoseph7660]

Zero Budget Noob it’s common knowledge

[@TheJimmy7066]

They do

[@cksu1186]

Don't they teach fake news on CNN?

[@JoseRX95]

@@ElRifrawad dumb dumb boy

[@chaseholstein7083]

He strikes me as the type of person that joined the marines just to be able to say he joined.

[@dixcico5052]

Pretty much

[@evanshuey9048]

Hes going through that boot phase where he thinks the dress uniform is the be all end all. Give it some time and he will realize how hot that thing is and only wear it when he has to. I know I dont wear mine much unless I have to. Gets hot asf fast.

[@jasonkings6721]

do the bullets know the difference

[@NanciesArt11]

You don't wear Dress Blues for bullets.

[@Sadarsa]

@@evanshuey9048 i dunno... i spent a ton of cash on my dress blues, especially that alpha jacket. Not once was i able to wear them.

[@sergiojohnson1903]

School and district leaders need to figure it out. To the young man….Thank you for your service and Semper Fi!

[@shawnhumphreys9261]

It's an accomplishment that is the most fulfilling...it physically and mentally challenges the entire body. Through of some of the most intense pressure and adversity of your life. I went through 16 weeks of jump school in the U.S. Army. I fought in Afghanistan for a yr. Got out an E-5. And I stand proud everyday with no regrets and doubts. He should be allowed to wear his uniform for graduation...that's like saying we can't sing our national anthem. And to me...that's disrespecting our country and flag.

[@Lettucemon]

Get over it. There's a time and place to wear the uniform. Also this guy didn't do jackshit yet. He just finished boot. Come back when he actually gets deployed.

[@OzzieO_]

RAH!

[@fyrftr521]

Jackb0b1 fuck you completed PI have you done anything with your life

[@jamesmcdaniel7260]

go through marine boot camp, then you can come back and say that.

[@NA-ij3id]

The sad truth is that when you join the marines. High school no longer means anything

[@mr.professor4603]

I’m trying to become a Navy Seal in the future

[@Motoko1134]

this applies to college as well.

[@talonapex9775]

@@Motoko1134 nah college is different

[@josephpelletier9494]

@@mr.professor4603 And I ALMOST joined the Civil Air Patrol. You want a cookie?

[@psychopompous3207]

@@mr.professor4603 Good luck. Don't ring the fucking bell.

[@DETROIT1948]

Never Take It Off. Semper Fi Brother.

[@vfdavis42]

Stand Tall Marine. You're my brother. MCRD San Diego '90 for me

[@user-fd2fz5mf1g]

"You want to be different!" - Gunnery Sgt Hartman

[@edmccourt1284]

We are different Gunny!!! Former GySgt retired Capt 0312, 0321,0369, 0302, 0326. If your willing to fight and if necessary die for your country! You classmates, and principle Should understand, you sten't a civilian anymore! However they never earned the EGA!!!

[@allanfischer9417]

He is not setting himself apart from other marines, he is setting himself apart from other high school graduates. Typically a Valedictorian or Salutatorian will wear a different color tassel than the rest of the graduates. At a university, different disciplines such as medical might wear a designation on their cap or gown because they have earned it and it sets them apart. Often ROTC participants may wear a military uniform. This is similar to that, and it is perfectly okay to do that.

[@RoxxieDymond]

That's such a boot move lol

[@DaiMie]

He definitely need a good smoking a good month or two.

[@CplDabu909]

Let boots be boots. I'd tell him to wear the stupid cape over his blues, then throw that shit away after gets his diploma. The more controversy he causes the better for the 1st amendment.

[@BadMoonRising92]

Lmao that's all I could think the entire time. Like damn dude just wear the cap and gown like everyone else and don't call the news because something didn't go your way lol

[@friedrice9535]

CplDabu909 I agree (not that anyone gives a shit.) We were all boots once, 40 years ago, and we did the same shit. let him get it out of his system. besides, it might get him laid. i just wonder why this made news...

[@ba3l33n6]

Roxxie Emmylou You're too fat to reach the physical requirements anyway.

[@user-pw9zm1ig1y]

Stick to your guns, son. You've EARNED that honor, and your freedom is something that thousands of Americans in ALL the branches of our services have fought and died for. God bless you, and I am as proud of you as your parents! Semper Fi Marine!

[@stephensczurek6286]

The school should feel honored that this young Marine would wear his uniform to their ceremony!

[@ProGamerKid2000]

The graduation is about high school graduation, which means the cap and gown is the uniform. He is breakinf those norms by wearing his dress blues

[@connerforbis1466]

Fucking boot. -Sincerely, a Ranger.

[@deepsouthredneck1]

Behead them and rape their wives - Sincerely, Genghis Khan.

[@stevew1643]

i was in for 10 and i hated having to do the ball. its not only his day and he shouldn't stand out. wear what everyone else does. suck it up, the rest of your enlistment will not be fair either. get ready.

[@krexoriginal]

RLTW

[@t.m9341]

say hi to smokey the bear for me hes my hero

[@census3370]

Crippling Disease what does boot mean in military? lol i want to know

[@snipehypes3030]

As a marine he should know it’s not about him as an individual it’s about the class as a whole and being uniform

[@TheRdeanpeek]

then no one should wear different gowns...is that what your saying...if a doctorate holder is in the graduation ceremony his gown is different...he earned it to be able to do so....this young man earned his too.

[@emmib1388]

@@TheRdeanpeek how many HS students earn a doctorate? If he earned a higher degree that was offered then he would wear the appropriate gown... but he is not graduating from the Marines --

[@JLCarbajal]

He should be allowed to set an example for the underclass students that to stick their head in books and accomplish something higher I can't think of anything that can compare to earning military uniform good luck to when you have to put it in use overseas

[@maryalicea412]

So proud of you marine.

[@keithscott1926]

I join the National Guard two days before my 18th birthday while I was still in high school, I didn’t think to wear my uniform at graduation, but I think anybody who joins the military should be allowed to wear their uniform at high school graduation.