MCRD San Diego Family Day Marines

[@tonyrowland9216]

If you ever have a MARINE at family day and you see a MARINE without a family please fell free to adopt him for the day. I was adopted by by a family. Made my day. Later my SR D.I. Said “ you ever look at my daughter that way again I will own you! Yep His wife and family adopted me.

[@josuehernandez924]

I love this😂😂

[@josephsavalas4047]

Men and Women who are our most precious asset choose this path, I thank the parents for them.

[@taizawells9937]

My son is graduating this Friday and I will adopting a few of his brothers. 🙏

[@mahverick829]

Hahaha! Semper Fi, brother! My family....didn't show up for mine, or even tried. So, me and "the few" others that didn't have anybody show hung out and had an AMAZING time!! Sure, it was painful, but... WE were all the family we needed! 💯 But, yes... ABSOLUTELY... adopt one or a group if you're able, so you can see how he is with his newfound brothers! ♥️💛

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Facts. My late father took three of my guys and had them hang out with us. Meador, Rohman, and Bazama. Almost 25 years later, I still remember that Thursday afternoon VIVIDLY.

[@edward24dupont]

For the rest of my life nothing will ever compare to that day of graduation and the feeling we all had . That feeling of joy ranks right up with the birth of my 3 kids and seeing it. I went back a couple years ago when I was in San Diego visiting my brother. I decided to go see a graduation on a Friday, all I can tell you is that when I stepped on the parade deck after 30 plus years it all came back, what emotional experience it was.

[@tonyrowland9216]

A feeling you will never forget. Unless you have been there you will never understand.

[@ernestomontemayor5855]

This is awesome. Brings memories. Graduated with platoon 3054, 8/77. Retired 8/97. Three tours as a Drill Instructor and Series Gunnery Sergeant. Seeing this video it motivates me and wish i could serve another 20. Semper Fi to all, Past,Present and Future. Looking sharp. Parents be proud of your Son's and Daughters. Greetings from Santa Rosa, Texas

[@lindseysigg5811]

I remember this day so vividly, my brother was completely emotionless until he saw me and my sister..

[@rayman7712]

“Mom and dad! This place is crazy! These people are nuts! I just wanna go home!” 😂

[@rmandrums1959]

Thank you to your son and his family for the great sacrifice for our country.

[@tigerlyn9627]

Been there, saw that..my son graduated Jan 9 2004. He’s now a Gunnery Sergeant. HooRah ! Love you guys, Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ayylmao4464]

Damn, 15 years and he's only a gunny? That just shows how slow promotions are in the corps...well congratulations though. What's his MOS?

[@TheRickbrooks]

Outstanding. I'm a retired Gunny. I appreciate your sons service, more than you know. It's all about defending those, who cannot defend themselves. Greatest honor my Country ever gave me, was to be a United States Marine. Semper FI.

[@tigerlyn9627]

@@TheRickbrooks Thank you for your kind words. And thank you for your service Gunny. I’ve seen just how much you guys sacrifice and I don’t think everyone realizes just how much you guys sacrifice...some even their lives. I have so much love and respect for you all. ❤️🇺🇸

[@nganlinux3313]

0aL

[@tigerlyn9627]

@@nganlinux3313 ?

[@america8187]

Damn good memories Except I’m a proud U.S Navy Veteran Served 8 years 2007-2015 & 2 Deployments visited 5 Countries both deployments were 7 Months long, yes I know not the same as Marines that go on tours for 1 or 2 years where ever Marines go mostly the Middle East 🇺🇸😎‼️

[@JackYoung28]

lol I remember family day for my brother. All you could hear was the sound of sniffling from the moms and the dads saying they aren't crying but we all know they are crying.

[@billbossaert1157]

Spent two-and-a-half years on the drill field as a senior drill instructor 1974-75 76 the most rewarding time of my life. Semper Fi

[@oujdaazerty7909]

@@billbossaert1157 thank you for your service SIR. I always be grateful for your country. Thank you for liberating Europe. Hello from France. God bless. Without you Europe will be nazi.

[@pattypineda3277]

thank you so much for sharing your video. I cried the entire 14 mins. What an honor. Felicidades a toda la familia. ❤

[@marblight5569]

Patty Pineda

[@nganlinux3313]

0aL

[@CT808]

I was there with platoon 2029. Thanks for posting this vid!

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Oh the memories. This happened for me and Platoon 1009 on November 20th, 1997. I actually remember getting CATCALLED during the moto run. Those slicks were really flattering for the glutes lmao. We showered and met up with our folks...a couple of my platoon mates didn't have family make it out, so my dad...never enough attention, had them hang out with us. It was wonderful. I still remember the Carl's Jr Western Bacon Cheeseburger I had...it was like a crackhead gettin' a fix, it was so good lmao.

[@clytnvgl]

Those damn planes

[@terric6013]

I'm fine now thank you. my son going on second week and I've joined a great fb site with great info. MCRD San Diego. I know how much this phase of his young life was calling. ProudMarineMomToBe.

[@ronwilson5476]

I remember my graduation day in 1976 like it was yesterday and this video was awesome. The love of this young Marines family made me blubber like the "grandfatherly" old jarhead I am! LOL Great stuff and Semper Fi Marine!

[@willy4018]

My son graduates 9/30/22, we can’t wait to see him, thanks for the video 🇺🇸

[@stephanygarduno9825]

♥️ my heart. Thank you for sharing this video. I cried with you all

[@I_still_use_winamp]

My boy grads in three weeks, thanks for sharing the special moment

[@DeLaFlower602]

Congratulations to your son !!

[@katrinaamos1979]

This is Beautiful💕💕💕 My son graduates September 2018! Can’t wait to hug him. Thank You for sharing!!!!

[@johnnybravoBoyah]

During our "family day" (visitors day) in my Boot camp SD in 1980 My parents & siblings were from Mi. So i recall those recruits that had No family attending. Stayed in the barracks shining boots or & writing letters... But i understood to far to travel for an hour or 2.

[@Biophotogenesis]

Very beautiful - Thank you for sharing this moment.

[@terric6013]

My tears are rolling. My son leaving for Marine Boot Camp June 2017.

[@winstonmacias9126]

tcarr Carrasco how do you comunicate with him ?

[@DeLaFlower602]

Winston Macias by Mail he will send you his address you will get a formal letter from him

[@winstonmacias9126]

jose luis de la rosa they told me that i need to have an app ! you should do its faster !

[@victoriachen4086]

use the app sandboxx. you can find it on the app store. it allows you to mail pictures to your marine. very convenient.

[@AJxxxxxxxx]

tcarr Carrasco the best thing you can do for your son mam is to send as many letters as possible and order him to go to church on sundays. also there may be a period were you won't get letters from him and this is do to the fact that in the 2nd month they take the recruits to Camp Pendlton and there will be very little time for the recruits to write letters don't worry your son will be fine and will come back a new person he will come back As My fellow Marine brother and every Marine will protect your son becomes he will become part of a brotherhood. Try to talk to his recruiter back were he first signed up and ask if you could put him on recruiters assistants, if he gets approved then after his graduation at bootcamp he could spend up to 3 or 4 weeks back at home, and helping his recruiter get more boys to sign up for the marines. Also remember he is going to be very tired when he gets out so when you take him home try to give him some breathing room to just sleep and recover for 2 days after that he should be fine to go do family activities again.

[@sidneyspringer7363]

I'm proud of your Son on graduation day he made it 13 weeks of hollowing and screaming but that's ok he is a marine now and now he's ready to serve his country with Pride and respect. A1C SPRINGER.

[@DeLaFlower602]

Thank you

[@katrinaamos1979]

This is a Great Video!!!! Thank You so much for sharing! My son will graduate Sep 14th,2018. So looking forward to this💕💕💕

[@frankdenardo8684]

I remember watching the movie Battle Cry. It was filmed at MCRD San Diego. I remember the arches, tiled roofs and Spanish decor.

[@iammroneoftheguys]

Great Video....Best of Luck...Enjoy it will go by fast...Like me you will truly miss it....USMC 1965-1969....................

[@BaseballBlue82]

To the drill instructor at 9:51 I feel your pain!

[@ronaldjohnson5712]

Plt 2077 senior drill instructor Ssgt swing semper Fi 1976.

[@abriones1ab]

Great video. I'm sure your very proud. we were there. my son graduated the same day. Oohrah!

[@DeLaFlower602]

Yes very proud my son was on platoon 2109 what about yours

[@abriones1ab]

jose luis de la rosa 2110.

[@charlottewilliams5793]

I can't wait to see my son graduating day from boot camp he has 9 weeks to go 🎉 i missing him dearly my friend mother's Day without him .

[@DeLaFlower602]

just hang in there !! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Justinnunezceballos]

10:11 “let’s get outta here” 😂

[@juanaocampo670]

Dios mio estuve llorando todo el video que emoción

[@danielmota1095]

Back in the day when I graduated (USAR) from basic training nobody was there for me, I was so proud and lonely. I could relate to the emotion!!

[@TheRickbrooks]

1st Battalion Platoon 1089 Bravo Company. Many years ago. Semper FI Devil Dogs.

[@vail8150]

So proud of all our warrior…God speed!

[@estelaramirez0]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful moment🙏🙏

[@suasponte4968]

Thanks for sharing! We are going to my sons graduation in September!

[@summerabbott8286]

My husband graduates August 6th❣️❣️ I heard a rumor they may lift restrictions for family day!

[@smythe7480]

Haha I remember the moto run... we were told not to worry about the pace that it would be slow because it's a bunch of old fucks at the front 🤣🤣

[@austinfennel3528]

Holy shit I found my family day

[@DeLaFlower602]

Nice !!!

[@gmoney9068]

Not exactly sure what "Family Day" is. We had a "Visitors Day" one week before graduation but no ceremony like this. (1982) But I'm happy for the recruits/Marines and their families in this video! Semper Fi.

[@anitabanitah116]

great great video...was tuched greatly st the reuion

[@alsenar2]

This video is from 2016. Some of these young soldiers now wasted their lifes in Afghanistan.

[@carlhursh9692]

There was no such thing as family day in 1957. As a matter of fact, all we got was 4 hours Base Liberty after graduation. The following day, we were put into what they called “Cattle Cars,” and take. To Camp Pendleton to begin a month of ITR (Infantry Training Regiment). The Real Corps!

[@davidwarner3326]

November 10, 1775, Tun Tavern. The first man signs his contract to enlist in the Continental Marines and steps outside. The second man does the same and the first walks over and says, "So, let me tell you about the Old Corps." 🙄

[@lonewolfe6712]

Ahhhhhh...yes! The tradition continues... Making fresh meat for the grinder... Good luck boys...you are definitely going to need it....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mariosanchez9652]

Leaving in December can’t wait

[@stevecoronado8608]

Welcome to the biggest gun club.

[@jamesfischer7334]

MCRD San Diego, October 1965 Happy I was there before they came up with the brainless Oohrah.

[@darksoulwarrior9662]

0:26 BRUH the car

[@timnord4091]

Greets from Germany.. I have so much wet eyes 😢😢😂❤

[@notatechie]

If you think that President Trump is not proud of these people and if you think Obama is then your mind is hopelessly messed up. Eh... Whoopie?

[@RayburnTexans]

I was in there wth 😂😂😂 plt 2115

[@gumgumwhiteout]

I went to bootcamp during covid, I would’ve killed to have my family there :(

[@johnacord5664]

Did my service in the Army during the Vietnam War. Suppose to make a MAN out of me. I did not feel anymore a MAN the day I got out as I did the day I went in.

[@JayR607]

John Acord that’s because you went army. Should have been a Marine.

[@cadetsurajtiwari2019]

Jay Hind 👍

[@carrie7225]

when you spawn 300 of the same character in fallout

[@pidgo4867]

I wonder what hell awaits you if you fall out of the Moto run

[@tonyrowland9216]

Can see my squad bay in this vid. A company 1st bat. RTR. 74.

[@lordhave4420]

They not even marching right

[@MexicoTijuana741]

Ugh even when I graduated I hated the military.

[@douglasnorby8385]

What do the dis do after graduations?

[@victorpomar89335]

I got there 3 days after

[@dominicmartinez5282]

But I survived at least.

[@M21L35]

I'm sorry but I was never a fan of civilians oozing all over MCRD (grad. 4/17/'68). Too many Marines forgot to stay tight as soon as they graduated. That was especially evident @ ITR. Of course our troop handlers were salty 'Nam Vets who were mostly short-timers & were either wacky or didn't give a damn & I'm sorry & ashamed to have to admit that. It's a true blessing we now have the Crucible & the DI's are there to maintain discipline. Marines WILL ALWAYS be the BEST! Semper Fi! Jarheads! But re. this video.....WTH has happened to maintaining COVER & ALIGNMENT?! Watch WWII German Wehrmacht troops on U-Tube...much less the SS.....now THAT's proper cover & alignment !!!!

[@joeackerman7698]

Little different than 1970 grad plt 1145

[@krzysztofm8773]

You didn't invite allies under the sign of Bandera ???

[@familiasvoluntariasapoyomi3129]

🇲🇽🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@robertmorris8997]

That's pretty sloppy drill that close to graduation.

[@MySpitts]

A bunch of drill waivers. March with pride at least.

[@stevengoodman7167]

Most of them are out the marine by now

[@yechezkelmendoza5698]

Kind of a lot softer

[@charliebrown315]

2/5

[@natethomas3347]

Why is there cadence so horrible?

[@dwainehensley]

I remember when I graduated from San Diego in 1974

[@williamjimenez1429]

No silver spoon hear 🤣