President Reagan's Trip to Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot on June 4, 1986

Full Title: President Reagan's Trip to Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Arrival of President Reagan on Air Force One at Beaufort MCAS, President Reagan Arrives at Confidence Course and watches Marines take part in course, Cuts of President Reagan's remarks to Marine Recruits at Parris Island, President Reagan Departs from Confidence Course Landing Zone via Marine One helicopter at Parris Island, President Reagan Departs from Beaufort MCAS via Air Force, South Carolina on June 4, 1986
Creator(s): President (1981-1989 : Reagan). White House Television Office. 1/20/1981-1/20/1989 (Most Recent)
Series: Video Recordings, 1/20/1981 - 1/20/1989
Collection: Records of the White House Television Office (WHTV) (Reagan Administration), 1/20/1981 - 1/20/1989
Transcript: N/A
Production Date: 6/4/1986
Access Restriction(s):Unrestricted
Use Restriction(s):Unrestricted
Contact(s): Ronald Reagan Library (LP-RR), 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065-0600
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National Archives Identifier:77442974
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[@yankee_tango]

I remember receiving a salute from President Reagan. I was home on Leave in Santa Monica California when he came to Los Angeles. I was at the local Airport in Uniform and as he past by my me in his limousine I saluted and he returned it to me. 5 days later he came back through and stopped his limo and shook my hand for being there and thanked me for serving. I will never forget that day as long as I live.

[@johnreed4388]

that was like shaking God's hand

[@1vrsc]

Awesome memory. He was my CNC during my service. Great guy.

[@ShawnaGraham50]

So lucky great story

[@DiscipleOfChrist00]

Great story!

[@user-gr3oy7dd4g]

Mhd5o mlllkj

[@Samodnal]

Could you imagine halfway through boot camp, doing the confidence course and right before you begin you look over and see Reagan? How much more motivational can it get

[@darrenheadrick3669]

And the 2 poor bastards fell from the rope. Right in front of him. Talk abiut pressure. My respects to my sister services. The US Army, Marines and Navy. I'm proud to call you each of of you my brithers and sisters. I'll have your 6 any day of the week. MSgt. Headrick USAF Security Forces 1st. Special Ops. Hurlburt Fld. Fl.

[@megmeg2810]

Or nerve wracking. lol

[@jackmehoff2363]

Its either motivating or make you freeze up.

[@wgamertvwgtv9068]

500th like

[@jimmyz9786]

I was there. Just like you said. Platoon 2062. Delta Co. I was at the speech.

[@cestrell]

I literally teared up when I discovered this footage existed. I was there, going through the Confidence Course in front of the President, who spoke to us in a small group before departing to give his famous speech about Marines.

[@nicholaschelala4868]

Carlos Estrella hey thank you carlos and all of those like you. We owe our very freedoms to you and your fellow brothers and sisters in arms active or retired a like 👍👍👏👏😀😀

[@nicholaschelala4868]

Those marines are not barking ...their actually grunting hence the name GRUNTS MARINES LEATHER NECKS. Remember that the spartans were marines , 300 that destroyed the 10's of thousands of the enemy

[@milominder]

Me too. Plt 3053.

[@MeanGreene87]

Nicholas Chelala Spartans are Spartans marines are marines

[@dogestranding5047]

@@nicholaschelala4868 You get your Spartan history from the movie 300? lol

[@USMC-le7ey]

Two things from this video stand out to me. 1. President Reagan’s stoic look of pride as he was handed and put on a Marines cover. 2. The recruit that dropped from the rope into the drink in front of the President is most likely still getting his ass smoked 32 years later!!

[@williamlawson8511]

Star of the show!

[@scot0151]

He made Motor T proud when he put that cover on.

[@jimkon5767]

I was a 1st phase recruit during this. I remember we were allowed to see Reagan speak during this time. He was the reason I joined the service.

[@michael7324]

I was there. Plt. 3058. It was my birthday. We sat 10 yards away from him. Right hand right knee, left hand left knee. And dont move an inch.

[@cestrell]

Platoon 2047... At about the 4:45 mark you see my Series Commander and Platoon DI's, "smokin and jokin," while President Reagan's hanging with the RTR Commander pointing stuff out!

[@er1073]

Thumpin 3rd platoon 3395 Company "I" Semper Fi Brother.

[@TheSerabachi]

3058 was my platoon too.

[@jojon3612]

Platoon 3056.remember that day well.

[@knightstalker-qb3pm]

3055 H here

[@csitech7245]

Ronald Regan was my Commander in Chief while I was under arms. Proud to have served under this paragon of American virtue.

Back when a President made you feel glad to be an American. As much as I love President Trump, he just can't take the place of Ronald Reagan.

[@JS-ob4oh]

@CSI Tech Dittos. His salute was the only one I cherish among all the POTUS.

[@williamhutto8562]

The last real president we had..

[@pattidugger6885]

Thank you for your service to our country!

[@davidsherbert6896]

I remember that day well, I had just been stationed there as a PMI at Weapons and Field Training Battalion....a highlight of my 23 year career...I was an impressionable young Corporal, holding a Staff Sergeants billet and saw a President ( Vice President George Bush commissioned the USS Wisconsin BB-64, in 1988, I'm a Plank owner) for the first time....I was there in Hollywood after Desert Storm when I saw 4 living US Presidents in the same room at the same time. Not bad memories for a guy from a small town, who grew up in a textile mill hill in South Carolina....

[@girth8613]

David Sherbert rah. I got boot camp in 9 days

[@nicholaschelala4868]

David Sherbert hey thank you for all your years of service and sacrafice brother. Its because of people like you that are the very essence of the freedoms that we take for granted God bless you and all of our US MILITARY'S

[@davidsherbert6896]

Nicholas Chelala you're welcome....I retired in 2005. General Mattis was my BN Cmdr in Desert Storm, my Regimental CO in Somalia and my CG in Afghanistan....Trump may the right choice in him...where Mattis goes, I go...as long as he supports Trump, you should too..

[@davidforce5536]

I was stationed at the Depot Armory at the time.

[@danielgallegomamani1159]

David Sherbert your story sounds too good to be true...suspect

[@1bls]

Ronald Reagan once said “Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they ever made a difference in the world.... Marines don’t have that problem.” I am proud to have served 8 Years in the Marine Corps and to hear a noble leader like Ronald Reagan speak so highly of us makes everything worth it. Rip Great President.

[@omegapointil5741]

You mean like slaughtering little foreign people? Yea, you should be proud. Degenerate.

[@cjvigil8020]

I too served 6 years as a Hospital Corpsman with my beloved Corps and they were the pinnacle of a life well lived. The world doesn’t make leaders like that anymore. Semper Fi!!

[@stevenriley7076]

I was there that day. We ran The Confidence Course for Reagan. I was in platoon 1049.

[@jasonburdette7879]

Thank you to United States Marines for your service to are Country.

[@toxin1882]

Did the recruits that fell from the rope get hazed after the president left?

[@turf8824]

i loved Reagan's mentality, see the enemy and destroy it! He loved his beloved Marine Corps.

[@altrnatvthinker]

i think he was one of the best president for america but war never brings peace, we had to sit and talk to reach to a peaceful resuolution even with the enemy

[@N2Mtns2]

Amen.

[@N2Mtns2]

He did say heaven’s streets we’re going to be lined by The United States Marines (paraphrase). Reagan: *salute

[@N2Mtns2]

It was his intellectual Wit that decompressed …many. 🇺🇸

[@N2Mtns2]

No POTUS since has even compared to him knowing to use humor as a weapon. Not the tongue. He was Firm. But he was not Rude. I’ve lived long Nuff to see Hawks & Doves. But Eagles swoop quietly. I hope that makes sense. Never forget Planes full of innocence we’re held hostage. He knew the art of war. Via a light attitude - genius! 🇺🇸🤜🤛🏼🇺🇸

[@davidshivone645]

I was a recruit when President Reagan came to Parris Island. First and last President ever saw in person and it was great Not far from him at all you could see his rosey cheeks. What a great experience

[@stevegalish1037]

A great man surrounded by great men..... As citizens of this wonderful country, we owe them everything!!!!!

[@markl2322]

I wonder if any of the young recruits in this video are still serving. They'd be at the level of Sergeants Major now, or in the General Officer ranks. How many were still serving when the Gulf War took place? How many were there to carry the torch when the Towers Fell? How many of them are long since back in civilian life, raising families, and recalling their days in my Beloved Corps with pride? Semper Fi to all my brothers; past, present, and future.

[@JosephWLutz]

God bless them.

[@Aramaru-xo5wd]

The best president visiting the best military. Rest In Peace Mr. President. You will never be forgotten.

[@pvtparts90]

I hope Mr Reagan knows that when he left those boys probably got the harshest thrashing in boot camp history

[@tj1468]

I was there Plt.2056 F Co. I remember the president putting on a camo cover like a ball cap ....we all saluted him.... what an honor.

[@charlestrump5095]

Platoon 2057 barracks next store

[@dorothygale5896]

Reagan was the best.

[@derekc.nordbye7456]

It would've been my EXTREME honor to have served under him. Sadly, I was in high school when he was in office. I will say this: he was one of the reasons why I joined. I fugured if we had CNC's like him, we would be world beaters!!!

[@JohnDoe-gj4dv]

This happened ON JULY , JULY 4 TH 1986..... NOT JUNE ....... I WAS THERE.......... THIS IS WHEN HE SAID -ABOUT CUTTING THE DEFENSE BUDGET... " TELL IT TO THE MARINES".......

[@jerrycavanaugh8616]

The best President of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WE HAVE EVER HAD

[@CaptainSpalding72]

Look at this man! Always smiling! Confident. Makes you feel special and honored to be an American!!! Such a beautiful man. Terrific President

[@rb7758]

Great upload thank you for sharing. I went in Dec 86-91. Semper Fi to all you marines.

[@depARTmentUhaul]

My wife said if you want to meet president Reagan so bad why don't you pray about it, two weeks later I was shaking his hand. My painting of his portrait hangs in Reagan Library. Thank you God.

[@punchieehawaiian1636]

I meet the president at my high school and he shook my hand, it was an honor

[@terrimartinez6547]

My first husband was stationed at MCAS Beaufort at this time. I vaguely remember the buzz on base when this happened...great memories to see PI, too...we lived there for 8 years...my first two sons were born there...wow.

[@CryptoX-kr3wu]

Recruits back then looked so much older, tougher, and grittier compared to recruits today. Recruits nowadays look just like fresh-faced kids.

[@ianmuir3640]

FREE CODING Because thats what they are ,the average age in the Brtish Army is 18 .19 year olds when they Join up

[@Soldier1287]

Something in the water that speeds up aging etc.

[@kateh.2327]

No offense but the older we get the younger everyone else seems😉

[@maxenra]

@@kateh.2327 Food for thought: Once you hit about 30.5-31 years old, you're older than half the humans on earth.

[@thetruth4580]

@@kateh.2327 no, kids today look extremely young compared to 30 years ago.

[@messemphanger]

When we used to love our country.

[@bunkman64]

It's coming back sloooowwwllllyyy Brother!

[@nicholaschelala4868]

Dave F we need to bring that back. Ive never served but i thank God that we have fine young people that do serve, and every opportunity that i have to say thank you i do just that. I may not have anything but a thank you and a care package sent to them over sea's but its not any less meaningful.

I couldn't serve due to being too nearsighted. But back then, we had a President who loved his country with his heart, soul, mind , & spirit. I just wish President Trump can do this for our troops what President Reagan did. Trump 2020.

[@warrencaudle4378]

@NASdaq dowJONES He had a lawful medical deferment. What about you?

[@cliff8669]

I was still on active duty at MCAS Cherry Point NC when President made his trip to Parris Island. I did get to see President Reagan once when he came to Cherry Point on his way to Camp Lejeune. President Reagan had the military's back.

[@VIV292]

Honestly I feel like he was the last genuine leader the USA had seriously I felt the US was safe back in the 80s he just had that calming effect like everything’s gonna be ok . Sad I can’t say that about today’s leadership everything seems to be half full half empty these days just things doesn’t seem certain today

[@sgtjarhead99]

I graduated from Parris Island in July '85 so this would have been a year later. Man, what a motivation boost it would have been to have your Commander in Chief pay you a visit.

[@z646aveiga]

The quality in this video is just wow

[@katrynamcintyre5687]

Feb 5, 2022: My boyfriend, 23, was a US Marine during the Vietnam war. (He was so PROUD of the Corps, always standing quietly with his keys in his hands.) He trained at Camp Pendleton, and earned his Sgt stripes by the time his tour ended. He spent a year in Okinawa before returning to the states. His new 240Z Datsun was ordered prior to his return, so he flew to California to pick up the car. Nine months later, he rolled the Z as he returned from work on Aug 22,1975. Mysteriously misplacing his keys for over an hour, he was speeding to make an appointment. Because of my family, we were barely speaking at the time. (Distraught, I became suicidal after his death.) God bless his memory and that of our beloved President.

[@unvaccinatedmgtowfitness]

Semper Fi Leathernecks! 7 years later I attended Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

[@MrGameWithFame]

Nice groyper dude! Do you have room for a gaming PC in your barracks? Thinking of enlisting in the USMC but torn between it and the Army for various reasons.

[@law_violator]

PainedGore you’re asking about a... gaming pc... in the military

[@loumartinez2005]

7 yrs later for me too but in Parris island

[@TerrenceTerryLynch]

That brought back some memories I graduated 1974 Parris Island platoon 1009 that was definitely the hardest 13 weeks of my life one I’ll never forget but I am proud to be called a Marine Semper Fi

[@jumperman1773]

Different Marine Corps back then. Notice no nets? .......

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Jumperman 1 right, back in boot camp at Parris Island (Oct-Dec 1973), I was on the "Slide for Life" and I was told by my Senior Drill Instructor Staff Sergeant Stewart to drop half way down the slide.......right into the water "back first" Semper Fi.

[@jumperman1773]

My Gentle Pitt Bull - it was that way ( no net ) June 87'. Semper Fi Marine.

[@rang3rlg33]

Jumperman 1 remember Adapt improvise overcome

[@jumperman1773]

Rang3r Lg - exactly......... that's the way it was

[@hml3672]

No nets on the slide for life. You don't need them, it isn't very high. You just get wet.

[@w2mya]

This was called "THE SLIDE FOR LIFE" back when we did it in 1963. Platoon 224 with Senior Drill Instructor(with the wide black Garrison belt),Junior Drill Instructors,Sgt.Rbt.S.Winston, Cpl.R.J.Barker ans Sgt.Nickolopolous...We lost 2 men in Viet Nam.Sgt.Luther Thedford from Cleveland,Ohio and L/Cpl.Andy McGuire Jr. from Chicago,Ill. It hurt when I learned of their loss as like in the song,"We are family".Always looking for members of the Plt.224 (April '63 to july '63) Semper Fidelis, (Former GySgt.Gregory L. Mitchell, West Caldwell,N.J. (SAME ADDRESS AS WHEN I ENLISTED,LoL,LoL)

[@Gaffneydaniel92]

WOW the recruits in this video look years older and much bigger in size compared to the active recruits of today

[@anthonyyoung3102]

But they also have worse dnc than compared today. And todays wars are about intelligence not brut strength. In all branches the mind has gotten stronger and the body has gotten weaker.

[@drisschakir4399]

@@anthonyyoung3102 mmkgnc à

[@jmc4181]

Love The Gipper. I had the unfortunate experience of starting my service in the Corps under Peanuthead Carter. Morale was low as was the pay and state of readiness. Fortunately President Reagan came in and we got an immediate 14% pay raise and everything got better. I have a problem with some of the Marines in this video. For one thing I saw some horrible hand salutes. Bent wrists, thumbs out. And then they weren't in sync with when to salute. I think the C.O. Of MCRD P.I. Should've made it clear to keep the first and second phase boots in the rear away from the cameras and the CinC. But anyway, I'm sure they were squared away in the end. Semper Fi Devil Dawgz!

[@roguenation]

Some of them were obviously flustered by the presence of the CINC.

[@darqman82]

Reagan didn’t care. It’s all for politics.

[@gaddiemediaguy]

Fuck you for referring to President Carter like that. You are not a good military man. Regardless of political party, you NEVER disrespect a Commander in Chief like that asshole.

[@jmc4181]

Brian Gaddie booooowahahahahaha! Wow! You’re awfully touchy about old Peanuthead Carter. I simply stated the facts. And trust me, I couldve commented on many more reasons that he was and is a failure. Now, as far as me being a good military man and me voicing my opinion on my CinC, hug a root crybaby. See I have a license to comment on him since I had to endure his failed leadership. If he’d been a good leader like Ronnie Raygun I’d have said so. As for my military career, what the hell do you know. I’ll use say this, I achieved the highest rank possible in the Marine Corps and served with honor and distinction. You on the other hand probably never served and if you did you either got out as a private or you got a section 8 discharge. I tend to believe the latter. Ooorah!!!

[@carol-lb4fy]

ooh-rah! Absolutely terrific and motivating!! thanks for posting! Semper Fi!

[@michaelholliday6037]

I was there Two years later platoon 2073 July 11, 1988 - October 3, 1988. This brought a tear to my eye of patriotism! Semper Fi

[@leatherneck7501]

I Graduated 10 May 1988 . Plt.3034 H Company . 32 years ago today . Desert Shield/Storm . Blt.1/4 13th Meu .

[@jefferywilliams5878]

Growing up I use to kick my cousins ass every weekend at my grandparents farm.. that was until he came back home on leave from the United State's Marine Corps. After 11 months of being a Marine he came home and gave me a good old fashion ass kicking.. with love. He definitely convinced me that he became a bad mother fucker. We went deer hunting and he used my 303 British rifle open sight. He shot a button buck the second day at 125 yards. The bullet actually hit perfect. The deer ran about 10 yards and dropped dead. Before the Marines my cousin never even shot a rifle..or a BB gun. I'm definitely a believer. PS he sighted the rifle in himself.

[@sahilhossian2449]

Damn that's weird

[@artm1973]

Cast my very first vote ever while on Parris Island--for Reagan.

[@cliffthompson4149]

America misses you president Ronald Reagan! That had to be a great day to have one of our greatest presidents ever to visit his own. The United States Marine Corps!

[@rnman99]

Damn, I miss that man... served under him from 82-88 and it was never the same afterward.

[@forkinpig]

The army atmosphere was so different back then, the officers and generals had a cool effortless charm, style, a manliness about them. Today's officers dont have that personality.

[@2Gunnys]

I remember that day. I had just graduated DI School and was checking in to 3 Bn, Co I.

[@usmcmpd]

Semper Fi devil dogs

[@James-akaRhino]

We had then vice President Bush visit MCRD San Diego in 87. Never heard that President Reagan visited PISC. Wow! First time I ever heard a sitting President visiting our Boot Camp. I was a Sergeant at Camp Pendleton working as Admin Chief for 3/11. The next year I would be in DI School.

[@aidansouthall1]

This is some amazing quality

[@semperfidelis6235]

My president while I was in the Marines from 82-85(88 inactive). Under his orders our units invaded Grenada two days after the Beirut Marine barracks blew up killing 241 and 220 were US Marines. I later served in Beirut, Lebanon from 83-84 under his command. He loved the Jarheads! He had to see 241 dead military personnel lined up in coffins at an airplane hangar. Semper Fidelis. RIP President Reagan!

[@MrSilas-xo9np]

I was there. Plt 206O

[@jaygibson5057]

2062 in 1985 I hate I missed it

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Mr. Silas thats very cool. Something to tell your grandkids. I was there, Oct-Dec 1973, Plt 395, India Company, 3rd Bn. Semper Fi.

[@suaiman4263]

I hit the island 6 months after this , plt 2020

[@kylebowman4395]

Mr. Silas thank you for your service

[@MrSilas-xo9np]

Kyle Bowman ... Honored. Thank you...

[@tykit9230]

Best day ever, graduated 6 days later

[@Mexican_Loko]

When I listen Ronald Reagan Speech makes want to push myself 110% to better myself

[@McFlySwatter]

I got to Parris Island almost exactly 2 months later, on August 5, 1986. Seems like yesterday. Semper Fi

[@seanmayo9414]

4 years 13 days before I would arrive on the island for my training.

[@kalilh9671]

As a Marine who’s an aviation mechanic who’s worked at the hanger he landed right in front of, to becoming a Drill Instructor, currently on PI. It’s pretty awesome to watch the same place 15-20 years ago

[@ayuwoki453]

Does it look the same as now?

[@kalilh9671]

Hans Somewhat yes, in both places for the most part you can recognize where everything is or at least what used to be

[@ayuwoki453]

@@kalilh9671 oh that's cool

[@BW-kv9wj]

I was stationed at Yorktown VA when this occurred. President Reagan was my Commander and Chief and no one compared. When there was a conflict, President Reagan always said, “I’ll send in the Marines.” In December 1986, I got orders to Camp Pendleton Camp Margarita 2/5.

[@juancastro5422]

G 2/5 1976 Home of the Fighting fifth. GySgt Castro retired.

[@hank6887]

I was there in 1987 , graduated 12-21 , wished I was there , loved president Reagan.

[@darrylredding8146]

Nice departure footage at the end...👍

[@mr.d.alanellell7120]

The best prez of the 20th century

[@hml3672]

At the time he was worst president since the great Republican depression. His voodoo economics tripled the national debt, caused two recessions an crashed the stock market.People who lick his ass are almost as stupid as Trump voters.

[@Memento--Mori]

HML367 Well the economy is doing great, we have tax cuts, illegal immigration is much lower than it was before, and we do not have to worry about our constitutional rights being infringed by the democrats for now.

[@hml3672]

The biggest ass of the millennium.

[@YesYou-zy7kp]

JFK was. hands down.

[@theturdreich9546]

The best lol

[@angelvillalobos1097]

Yes sir what a great memories

[@nollyfkennedy]

That is one hell of a way to get motivated!

[@rudylopez5060]

Holy moly. This video is taken 36 years ago.. most of these recruits should be in their mid 50s by now. Time really flies.. those officers should be in their early 60s by now..

[@myintegruns12s51]

Rudy Lopez filmed in ‘86 going on 34 years, but I get it lol.

[@elsalserosaoco]

Miss you Mr. President! RIP Sir.

[@kennychaplin4755]

I was there, I remembered shaking President Ronald Wilson Reagan hand. This I will never forget. Graduated July 23, 2986. SEMPER FI 1❤🫡

[@fourseasons2349]

So refreshing to see what a real Commander in Chief looks and acts like....Sempre Fi Mr. President, Sempre Fi...

[@robb2056]

What a genuine man. God bless...

[@mgaamerica9185]

That’s a whole lot of badness right there, God bless all who serve!

[@flyingGrandpa]

I was at Parris Island during this visit while I was in Drill Instructor School.

[@SaundersE5]

Dutch, God we could really use you now sir. Rest In Peace President Reagan.

[@careybarkhoff2344]

I was a child in the crowd when he landed. My Daddy was a drill instructor on Parris Island then. So many memories♡ Anyone remember Drill instructor Allbee?

[@arthurc1971]

I arrived on the Island October 1989 and graduated from 3rd herd January 1990, platoon 3001. Semper Fi

[@TheBatugan77]

Did 20 in this man's Navy. Best Commander In Chief.

[@firemanmike1619]

So cool to see this. I am right on the midst of these recruits.

[@brinsonharris9816]

When President Reagan passed away and was lying in state at the Capitol rotunda and people came to pay their respects, there was a sailor in enlisted uniform with prosthetic hooks for hands in the moving line of people. He solemnly stopped, came to attention and gave the slow salute to the fallen. Respect to that sailor, wherever he is. President Reagan earned that kind of respect. He was the first President I voted for. We miss your leadership and love of country, Mr. President.

[@patrickpaluga747]

I'm an older Marine but still appreciate the Presidents visit to The Island. Semper Fi

[@robertmullins764]

I also was there that day on the Confidence course. Plt 2046. That young 1st Lt was our Series commander. Don’t remember his name. I believe Casper Weinberger was with Reagan at the time as well.

[@hithere1590]

Look how the people loved their commander and chief and the military so proud. My have we fallen.

[@KateSpadeAddict]

My mom was down there stationed at MCAS Beaufort. I was maybe 5 months old.

[@FrankDeFelicecasan]

After my time, but appreciate the visit. (USMC Korea).

[@MAXIMUSISADOG]

And not one kneeler in sight.

[@iamthem.a.n.middleagednerd1053]

9:58 "Hoo-Ra! To the brother in BCGs who just barely made it. We've all been there buddy."

[@rigelb9025]

Remarkable footage.

[@roberthaslam4433]

I was stationed at MCAS BFT in 86/90

[@JS-ob4oh]

I had just graduated from high school and was deciding on whether to join up. I was really hesitant to serve under a Carter administration so I made a decision to enlist if Reagan won the election. He did and I did. The best decision of my life.

[@JohnSmith-fj4hl]

This is how a President is treated when the people love him

[@JohnDoe-qq6gv]

12:04 - 12:27 is golden lol.

[@hml3672]

Golden shower like Trump?

[@Memento--Mori]

HML367 Tell me more about your crazy conspiracy theories. Trump is a reptile, right?

[@arcticchod5370]

I like the chunky guy in the second rank "what are you guys doin" 12:23

[@thirdeyestudios5935]

12:31 the only way he could make that salute worse is if he saluted with his left hand.

[@Doomzdayxx]

So many memories of Parris Island. I was there in summer/fall of 2002. I remember telling myself I'm going to purposely fall in to the water on the rope crawl but never actually did it because it ended up being so much fun to hold my balance and scale down. Good memories in hindsight.

[@ackamack101]

This is so amazing. Man, how I wish times were still like this. America was truly great back then. None of the insanity that a great President of today has to deal with. Man... 😔

[@Smileatlife37]

Like Trump , Reagan loved the military 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[@crazyforcoffee5950]

Drumpf dodged the military

[@NolaGB]

I agree, Mr. Dalan ... best of the 20th century!!!

[@lancecrane10]

I was at PI at this time. I was in receiving. But I got to shake his hand 4 years later at Pendleton.

[@artmcghee8809]

Been there, done that with no (FAN FARE) Ooo Rahh. USMC Ret 73-93.

[@Macromental]

God, I love the Marines.. and Reagan was awesome..

[@nicholaschelala4868]

Man our marines look super sharp. Semper fi

[@mr.commonense8177]

That plane is at the Dayton Air Museum. I walked through it and thought about President Reagan.

[@donthevalen]

31 years later I would step on those yellow footprints, geez what a moment for all involved.

[@Occupied_South]

The Gipper ❣️. Miss him. Great man. This is emotional to watch.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

President Reagan rebuilt the military, the best. President Trump is a believer in the Marine Corps, two key positions in goverment; Sec of State a Marine and Chief of Staff a Marine. Semper Fi.

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My Gentle Pitt Bull and Sec of Defense Mattis is a Marine as well ooh rah!

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Trump is a coward, when his country needed him to serve he hid from the draft.

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HML367 lies. That is absolutely false. He had a MEDICAL DEFERMENT. Now I hope you feel Bill Clinton is a coward because he fled the country when the draft called him and he had to be pardoned to come back.

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Leon Davis how do you know Bill Clinton ran away because he didn’t want to fight for Mr. Charlie? Where did you hear that from?... hmmm maybe Bill Clinton? The same man who said “I didn’t have a sexual affair with Monica Lewinsky.”? And as I said Trump had a MEDICAL DEFERMENT. Who told you he was a coward? CNN?

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Leon Davis seriously? Laws may change but morals don’t and the whole country wanted him out of office for lying about his affair with Monica. Also Trump used locker room talk everyone has said things of that nature and I’m sure you have too so don’t act all self righteous. “He who is without sin cast the first stone.”