Marines Support the 57th Presidential Inaugural Parade

Bravo Company Marines from Marine Barracks Washington marched during the 57th Inaugural Parade from the U.S. Capitol to the White House, Jan. 21, 2013. For centuries, Marines and other service members have supported the inaugural events. This year, more than 180 Marines from Marine Barracks Washington marched in the Inaugural Parade behind The President's Own band. The Inaugural Parade followed the ceremonial swearing-in of President Barack Obama, which took place on the Capitol steps.
By Sgt. Andrew Milner

[@williamkuck2174]

Marine Corps Rifleman's Creed: (excerpt from Warrior Culture of the U.S. Marines, copyright 2001 Marion F. Sturkey) In boot camp at Parris Island or San Diego, and in the Basic School at Quantico, no one escapes from the Rifleman's Creed. Every Marine is trained, first and foremost, as a rifleman, for it is the rifleman who must close with and destroy the enemy. The rifleman remains the most basic tenet of Marine Corps doctrine. All else revolves around him. Marine Aviation, Marine Armor, Marine Artillery, and all supporting arms and warfighting assets exist to support the rifleman. It is believed that MGen. William H. Rupertus, USMC, authored the creed shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. It is commonly known as the Rifleman's Creed, but it has also been called "My Rifle: The Creed of a United States Marine." Every Marine must memorize this creed. And, every Marine must live by the creed. This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. Without me my rifle is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than the enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will. My rifle and I know that what counts in war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, or the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit. My rifle is human, even as I am human, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strengths, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will keep my rifle clean and ready, even as I am clean and ready. We will become part of each other. Before God I swear this creed. My rifle and I are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life. So be it, until victory is America's and there is no enemy.

[@mikequaid]

That was terrible. They must be second or third week recruits at best. Can't be any more than that because they didn't even trust them with bolts in those M14's.

[@Kay-td3sb]

HOORAH! Semper Fi motherfuckers!

[@anzaichiyomi3417]

HURRAH!

[@aaliyahjoao7032]

Their uniform looks so good

[@LemurInBlack]

by the way, are those jackets they wear standard issued? those are some sharp looking jackets!

[@Astrothunderkat]

No rifle bolts, not in file, fuckin terrible

[@OttoJuhl]

OK, just found this. Being a retired US Marine I have issues with this video.....namely...these guys did NOT look like US Marine Barracks, Washington , DC!!! These guys were so sloppy they looked like boots in week ONE of boot camp! Canted rifles..A NO-NO!...out of alignment..a NO-NO!!! Not together in movement?? These guys drill 24/7 and they look like this??? These are NOT US Marines!!!! AND no bolts??? The POTUS is scared crap-less of us!!!

[@RatHeadxxx]

Stephen Easley the guys are marching for 1.5 miles, I can forgive thier slight deficiencies. plus I would worry more about how skilled they are at thier job and how good of a warfighter they are rather than the quality of thier drill and ceremony.

[@willyishere]

1:14 dude looks like faze adapt lol

[@Primarypurpose]

I was there. Lcpl. Denham- Bravo Co. 3rd platoon. Third herd. That day was cold as fuck. We were at the pentagon before the sun came out doing warm ups for hours before the actual ceremony which i believe was on Pennsylvania ave. Anyways, that was a moment in time. I miss those days and my boys. Bravo co! Rats ass, Stand up!

[@thejimmyzshow]

Yes, call me names, that's a good tactic. LOL You're emotionally overwrought. Drugs? Apart from some coffee, zero. I read the NDAA, you need to revisit sections 1021 and 1022. Or watch the Allen West video explaining it, but you sir have no idea what you are talking about.

[@andrewsails1371]

I've been out for over 2 years now... I'm not what you would call a boot..... And was I incorrect in my comment? I don't think so pal

[@nil233x]

It just shows that obama has no respect for our guys. What a shame barry is.

[@wallyssalas]

Great military and ceremonial participation of these men in uniform. But I wish these ceremonious occasions were even better. Why not present something similar to what a country like Chile presents and displays in their parades and ceremonies. There is nothing wrong for a nation to make these oficial ceremonies more disciplined and more military like. US Marines can do this well, the US Army could also be directed to make these important parades more elegant (militarily speaking), more presentable and in their marching, more admirable through practice and discipline. I invite anyone to review what Chile does in their annual September Military Parade when they publicly celebrate their historic glories of their Army with a military presentation that is viewed and admired throughout the world.

[@B4BoomersBlockBoy7]

Well somebody is saying M14's ? I know the M1 bolts are gone .That was not the point I was making. In fact, it's probabley a good Idea not to have bolts on rifle's that old and being M1's . I know that you know how to avoid the thumb problem with the M1's but the neophyte 's who read the misinformation don't know it. I Also saw Marines with M16's with bolts closed also in the parade which also was not mention by the teaparty who I think put this misinformation on their site to begin with .

[@Vaderghost20]

I would agree that the Bolt actions in the front of the parade still had there bolts. However, the M1 Garand’s, that were the majority, didn’t have their bolts installed. Look closely at the Operating rods; they're in the closed position. Can you see any bolts in any of those rifles? Call me blind, but I don't see anything that should be there when the Operating rods are in the closed position.

[@skylajones3334]

Where are the rifle bolts?

[@301Apollo]

Skyla Jones they take them before the parade, for security

[@GeneralBurkhalter1]

NOBODY is going to risk another assassination in the style of Anwar Sadat.

[@YooToobR34]

and many dings, scratches and gouges; wood may not match in color, type of wood or condition. Wood may be Walnut, Birch, Beech or other variety. - THESE ARE SHOW PIECES - Please - GROW A BRAIN.. - the COLOR Guards HAVE BOLTS - Look and see! - Know what you're talking about FIRST.. - Hoo-Ah

[@thejimmyzshow]

Ah, so that's local police SWAT, NOT the federal govt, and not related at all to the NDAA.

[@B4BoomersBlockBoy7]

The Marines who carried M14 at the 57th Inaugural parade didn't have their bolts forwadr if you care to check the parade ! The M1's had the breach open with bolts. You don't know anything about M1's . Why don't you stick your thumb in one and find out ?

[@FormerDeathMachine]

They're not covered down. Alignment is side by side. You align to the right and cover front. Yeah, these Marines were worse than recruits in receiving. That's an exaggeration, but they were still pretty bad, ditty bopping all over.

[@gunny60]

many hours of practice !!!! I don't think so..... they were out of alignment, they were bouncing. not a good showing boys !!!!!!! send them back to PI and spend about 10 hrs on the grinder !!! I am sure the DI'S will set them straight !!

[@soleary0339]

i tried to insert link but was unable, a simple image search for 'marines rehearse for 57th inauguration' you will see the same Marines, with the same rifles and by some magic, there are bolts in the rifles.

[@B4BoomersBlockBoy7]

Well vanderghost 20. The point here is that the rifles were M14's and they were not ! The Marines in the parade who had M14 's had their bolts closed if you car to check. that's the point !

[@topgun9987]

So marines Instagram put up a post saying they defend the constitution but what happens when the new president tries to infringe the 2a?

[@PennKenProductions]

No but my father was and many other family members were/are in other branches or the same branch of the military, poor grammar and acronyms is called disrespect.

[@naiboz]

maybe they are display only rifles, and only get taken out of their highly polished boxes for the inauguration then put back? maybe just replicas for the "show"

[@B4BoomersBlockBoy7]

I see you don't know a dam thing about the M1 rifle . Just stick your thumb in the breach and you'll find out ! These are NOT M14's ! Viet Nam Marine here

[@ezzz42]

i see the op rod handle is closed...and u can still see down inside the breech...so wheres the bolt....O_o i damn know enough to see that...

[@JMAC1951able]

Hate to complain but that was terrible alignment of rifles and men--My old High School ROTC Platoon looked better with our 1903 Infields...

[@MrRavinouss]

Whats this Propaganda 1:37 The Marines are carrying M1's. at 1:48 they are carrying M16's. At 1:51 they are carrying M'1's again LOL

[@LArichie24]

Its a parade it wouldn't matter if they had the bolts on the rifles. Even if they had the bolts, there are no bullets in them anyway.

[@neilringlee2045]

Bolts are missing from the M-14s. That is the level of mistrust the organizer in chief has for our country's military. Semper Gumby

[@wyzig]

1st day of Boot Camp??? Maybe their way of saying WTF send me to Afghanistan instead of this BS. Save a rack in the Brig for me.

[@andrewsails1371]

Where was the cover and alignment!!!???? THOSE LITTLE NASTIES!!!!

[@LemurInBlack]

1:54 alignment is off! what the fuck?? how can we beat north korea if we can't maintain discipline in marches??

[@potheed29]

they should just march with wooden sticks, why bother to carry a heavy rifle with the bolt removed. 1:05

[@swftsildedly]

No excuse for the cover and alignment, they are Marines and they do this all day long,,,must be boots.

[@PennKenProductions]

*They are Private First Classes and Lance Corporals. Sorry, i just get annoyed by the poor grammar.

[@NymRoddd]

Maybe they didn't march like Marines because they didn't feel like Marines after being disarmed.

[@GTO4speed66]

What's with the open bolt? Never have I seen that before. Was Obama afraid of them.... ???

[@rybroca]

Sorry, sir, but the operating rods are forward on those rifles. The bolts are missing.

[@cplrunner7318]

If they where just replicas then they wouldn't fire anyways. So why remove the bolt?

[@walterzoomie]

Annoyed by poor grammar? Me too, and it would be PRIVATES First class, mensa.

[@bobclipp1895]

I've seen better uniformed marching in boot camp. He doesn't rate bolts Ha-ha.

[@JOgershok]

TraitorsDespair and StrikerzSG need to take your rants somewhere else.

[@onemancomedy]

There's no bolts on the rifles? CLEARLY OBAMA IS TOO BLAME. /sarcasm

[@SirVye]

I've seen Parris Island graduations with better drill.. Jeesh.

[@gamer4life10]

their rifles don't have bolts in them. what the fuck?

[@JOgershok]

I see NO M-16's in fact they ALL look like M-14's.

[@VMA225]

Sorry; The Rifles are M 1's

[@goooser410]

at 1:13,,,,,, NO BOLTS in the weapons ? WTF

[@pengamy5536]

👍👍👍💪🇺🇸🌅🌎🇺🇸💪👏👏👏

[@thejimmyzshow]

Tanks were not used.

[@auroraaaurora935]

2021?

[@LibertarianUSA1982]

Someone is forcing him to say this

[@MachOverspeedsPlace]

All will be revealed.

[@alexinv]

I'm embarrassed.

[@Vaderghost20]

Symbolism!!

[@cangriman0101]

boot

[@chaseinyourface87]

thats my bro in the interview! Congrats! :D

[@thejimmyzshow]

No, you are. Again, the NDAA affords the president or the military any new power within our country. Period.

[@NarooluCA]

love the coats

[@YooToobR34]

M1 Garand Drill Rifles - Rack Grade with the additions of: gas cylinder lock screw is welded to lock and gas cylinder, barrel is drilled, plugged and welded at chamber mouth. Barrel is welded to the receiver, firing pin hole is welded closed on bolt face. Rifle wear will be exhibited by worn and mixed colors of the finish; there may be some pitting on the metal parts; wood will be basically sound but may be well used with minor hairline cracks, poor fit,

[@Vaderghost20]

Hmm, if so, then why are the operating rods in the closed position? It is to my understanding that if the bolt was open, then the operating rod would be in the back position, not in the front position, as seen in this video. Oh, and yes, I have handled the M1 Garand before, so I do have personal experience backing me up here, including the infamous Garand thumb which is easy to prevent.

[@JamesBuckhorn]

Actually, when Clinton made a visit to troops during Op Desert Storm, all troops attending the tent where he was speaking were forced to empty there pockets of all knives as well. I don't believe it is uncommon for troops to be disarmed in front of the president.

[@cedarpoplar7443]

I thought Mr. Trump is the 45th president of our .. of our Nation. I really do hate to see so much controversy in the media

[@NymRoddd]

That's a good question. Would they be willing to die to take away the very rights they were willing to die for to protect?

[@B4BoomersBlockBoy7]

The point here is , those were not M14's the Marine's had shouldered in the parade. However, there were Marine's in the parade with closed bolt M14's if you care to check !

[@xGuns0fHonorX1]

Thanks, missed the marines marching through, so was looking all around for the video. May not like the president, but its an office every marine must respect. semper fi.

[@SOregonRob]

How would you feel if you had to march in that parade ? I would've preferred the brig.. I really feel for my brothers..

[@DrNorminHilo]

I have seen many 8th & I performances and silent drill team exhibitions and as a Marine no longer on active duty I am ashamed of this performance -- cover and alignment was atrocious! The missing bolts are a reflection on the paranoia of the Secret Service and the leadership of our Corps, but based on the performance of this 8 & I marching unit, the Company and Barracks commander ought to be relieved.

[@thejimmyzshow]

If you're talking about the son, the responsibility is on the father.

[@thejimmyzshow]

Notice that you have to defend al-Awlaki to make your point. haha.

[@ATwiz02]

that.... was painful to watch. those alignments.... im auditioning for the marine band in coming months and i sure do hope they tighten up b4 i get there.

[@VMA225]

Yup, The Bolts Are Out Of The M-14's

[@OmarSantos]

cover and alignment was a little off, but proud as hell of you devil dogs! Semper Fi my brothers!!

[@B4BoomersBlockBoy7]

That's my observation from prior experience watching guys either playing or challenging other's to see if they could stick their thumbs in with out getting pinched. And it does hurt like hell until you know to do it with out getting pinched ! Viet Nam Era Marine..Out

[@publicsafetydan]

U brought those assault weapons near the president! Oh snap! Lol. Semper Fi marines

[@genogary88]

I love our country president. I don't care what anyone says

[@B4BoomersBlockBoy7]

Also about the M1's .I knew guys who were always sticking their thumbs in the rifle's and tried to get their thumbs out before getting pinched . I think the Marine Corps or that unit took pre cautions to prevent guy's from playing around and getting pinched .

[@russ1951]

Well I'll be damned! Those rifles don't have the bolts in them... Is that the usual practice?

[@robertanthonyluna]

is PFC Griffard related to Sylvester Stalone? what the hell was he saying?

[@kahontz1]

Am I the only one to notice our marines marching with no bolts in their weapons?

[@biobiobio1]

57th?

[@PoliticalSmackdown]

they march with Clubs. pathetic.

[@eastwindfarms3671]

🦅🌎⚓️

[@thejimmyzshow]

Regardless.

[@christopherdejesus3011]

All I know they need to cover down to the squad leaders😂😂

[@helsinglifeproject1177]

also 4th guy at 1:16 looks like he didnt shave

[@thejimmyzshow]

Go get some air. You're done.

[@nil233x]

It's not disrespect to say pfc or lcpl or even Top.

[@thehickschannel]

@andrewsails1371 Ahaha i thought the same thing...

[@dudewtf1776]

is there a link to the full march that i can watch??

[@thejimmyzshow]

Zzzz... You're done.

[@poppinslime101]

The president doesn't make that choice...

[@samuelguerra1194]

Oorah

[@wondernurse247]

Where's Co A???

[@davefraud2844]

He is afraid of your guys.

[@chaseinyourface87]

Eyes Left*

[@kielludke4564]

my cousin was a marine