Purpose

Pfc. Andrew Pase grew up in an orphanage in Russia before being adopted and moving to America.
Pase, who graduates from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island today, talks about his past and what his pursuit of military service means to him.
“I needed a sense of fulfillment and purpose… there’s nothing more important - if you live in this country, why not serve it?”
📷 (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Godfrey Ampong)
#USMC #MarinesOfTheCorps #SemperFi

[@warrenchambers4819]

You have a family forever now brother, once a Marine always a Marine. A sincere thank you for serving this nation you sir are a fine example of an American.

[@dr.doctorm.d.7802]

OOOH RA!

[@josueflores5040]

SEMPER FI✊🏼🇺🇸

[@dr.doctorm.d.7802]

Hoo ya only easy day was yesterday go navy

[@justlooking4771]

ERRAH. A bond no one can break.

[@ke6ziu]

Ooh rah! Get some!

[@JLayneHudson]

We adopted our son from Russia when he was 6 months old. He is currently in Marine bootcamp in San Diego, Kilo 3229. He's wanted to be a Marine since at least age 14. He signed up for 5 years. The fifth year was added as they asked him to be squad leader. We are incredibly proud of him.

[@RamZnation]

OOH-RAH KILO CO!

[@coconuthead1361]

I was in Kilo in San Diego not long ago, maybe he's being trained by the same Drill Instructors that trained me. Best of luck to him

[@thebronzetoo]

Semper Fi!!

[@ke6ziu]

Killer Kilo! Platoon 3088, Kilo Co 3rd RTBn!

[@Bh-jf2bu]

0311! Much love brother!!

[@royboiiiluo6178]

I can deeply feel same as him, before I joined Marines, before I even came to the United States, I was expelled from high school back in china in freshman year in high school, for participation in anti communist propaganda activities. I had no future nor prospects of life in my home country. But I was lucky enough to still come to US when I was 18, I was able to go to college, earning 2 BA degrees in 3 years, and found my way into a U.S. top 100 university’s grad school, but just before I finish my master, I got my green card through asylum, and I went straight to a Marine recruiting station same afternoon I found green card in my mail box, 3 days later I raised my right hand in MEPS, I wanted to give back to this country, and earn something I can never find in any university anywhere, and one day I shall call this country my home as well!

[@hmuphilly9129]

Glad you are here.

[@samuelking32]

Thank you for your service. America is lucky to have you friend ❤️🇺🇸

[@nicholaslennon]

You already have the right to call this country home, don't ever forget that.

[@alexesquivel8566]

🇺🇸Welcome to the brotherhood 🇺🇸

[@axelmontano]

This is your home now, thank you for your service. You are one of the few who make this country great!

[@abbytamara5823]

Adopted from Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Served as a 1371 Combat Engineer. Glad to know my experiences aren’t the only one. You’re experiences will make you an incredible leader. S/F

[@monroe5372]

Greatings from Rostov-on-Don! God bless America!

[@abbytamara5823]

@@monroe5372 I would love to go back someday! Maybe when it’s a little safer to do so…

[@phonkaddict2119]

Wow that’s wild how’s there’s others with similar stories . Can you speak Russian ? So you were born in russia and then adopted by Americans ? How old were you when you moved to America?

[@wilbysot343]

I really wish i could move and serve in the marines like apparently many other people have here in this comment section. All of this gives me hope that there may be an escape to a place I call home sometime soon, a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you

[@phonkaddict2119]

@@wilbysot343 what do you mean ? Are you Russian ? Born and currently in Russia ?

[@suzanneburton4696]

God Bless you, my husband was a Marine for over20 years, two tours in Viet nam. We were married over 50 years. I hope you find a good women. He passed away in 2019, once a Marine, always a Marine

[@transformersfan640]

God bless him❤️

[@davebusby5904]

I am a Marine Vietnam vet myself, a grunt for four years. And I would do it again because it led me to a good woman. We're celebrating 45 years this year. I feel your loss but you'll see your Marine again. He's waiting for you now.

[@RamZnation]

Semper Fi

[@abhisekhkumar4948]

My homage..

[@cmbiggo]

Better than the Emma video the Army released

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

You make me proud to call myself a Marine. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt...OUT.

[@goodguyty941]

Rah Sgt

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

@@goodguyty941 thank ya and once again Semper Fi

[@liquidragonfu5546]

LMFAO!

[@eddie.morgan]

Great story, may his experiences forever humble and shape the man he will become. Never forget who you are and what you've done. Semper fi

[@melanierae3102]

When you have a Marine for a friend. You have a friend for life

[@DNV75]

Amen to that!

[@liquidragonfu5546]

LMFAO

[@mattd8411]

Proud of my time i spent in the Marines. Not always proud of my government but I will forever love my country. Awesome video semper fi brother.

[@neil7093]

Well brother, your one of us now, and that's a pretty big family. SEMPER FI 🇺🇸.

[@jdenmark1287]

Your sister is a hero. Welcome to the family.

[@bobbadal7015]

God bless you Marine . Thank you for your service to our great country. My son is serving in the Marine Corps and I couldn’t be prouder .

[@monroe5372]

I am 20 years old, now I am in Russia, the city of Anapa, since the age of 14 I have dreamed of leaving for the USA and serving as a marine, since the age of 19 I have been playing green cards, I really hope to be in the USA soon and go to the service! God bless America

[@biggooch6631]

Hope you make it okay, God Bless!

[@judyf37]

I almost cried to his life story...bless this man ..

[@DianaKazimiera-]

Great respect Marines for honor,protect, security and life 🇺🇲 Be strong.Be safe.Be health.Great respect for your family 🕊️🍀

[@MountaintravelerEddie]

Jestem na emeryturze z Marines, świetnie się bawiłem w Polsce trenując z waszym wojskiem. Moi dziadkowie są ze Śląska, byli w obozach koncentracyjnych II wojny światowej, kiedy się urodziłem, chciałem służyć i widzieć świat. Bardzo podobała mi się Polska. Świetna reaspect dla was tam chłopaki. Próbuję wrócić w przyszłym miesiącu.

[@XtrmTJ97]

SEMPER FI BROTHER... Once a Marine, Always a Marine !!!

[@RLRTHREE]

I feel every recruit should get these tbh kid definitely deserves a good command hopefully he’s able to and doesn’t let the dirt bags ruin him

[@menace2smoke]

Cheers to you brother! Welcome to the family

[@sxrptz5798]

this one hit different I was born in Russia in 04 I was adopted and have lived in the US since 05. Ive never seen another Russian born citizen want to become a Marine. This motivated me to earn the title even more.

[@phonkaddict2119]

Wow that’s awesome bro . Can you speak Russian ?

[@sxrptz5798]

@@phonkaddict2119 very little unfortunately I know 3 words

[@biggooch6631]

@@sxrptz5798 Do you have a Russian accent or have you picked up a Western one?

[@capt769]

@@sxrptz5798 Sign that 0311 and earn the title 💪🏼

[@user-th6ty2ln6x]

@@biggooch6631 Lmfao dude has been living in US for 17 years, says he only knows three words, yet here you ask him if he retained an accent. Americans.

[@vviimmi]

Always ready, always training, always faithful & ever moving forward with pride and honor.

[@hungrylettuce9452]

Yall are the only branch that has really stayed tough through the years. Bravo!

[@kamart8595]

Thanks for your service

[@jetles1091]

My grandpa was a orphan and he joined the marines at 17 and fought in Korea he died before I was born but when ever I see a marine a always think of my grandpa and the stories my mom told me about him and how great of a man he was

[@terminatorx7679]

Why is it the Marines have the best non biased ads and it actually makes you feel the persons feelings.

[@ghostdog0342]

Godspeed

[@LongBui-vh7cs]

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BEST WISHES TO YOUR SERVICE 🙋‍♂️❤👍👍🌻🌻

[@AlexanderEddy]

The American dream is real. Hard work and discipline pay off. Glad you guys are on our side. Cheers from Canada and congrats to Pfc. Pase on his graduation!

[@kenhunnicutt8536]

When I was a Marine Senior Drill Instructor, I had a recruit who immigrated to the U.S. with his parents. He was 50 lbs overweight and failed two out of three initial strength test events. I could have dropped him, but I kept him in my platoon. Why? Because he had heart. I wore him out every chance I got. He lost the weight and graduated with so much pride. I met his mother and father at graduation. His father gave me the biggest Russian bear hug in full uniform. His son about lost it more than I did. It was a great time.

[@ckrueg]

Thank you for your service and God Bless you and your family. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@ambery4685]

I am so glad his sister gave him the opportunity for life .... not only a new civilian family but the family of the Marine Core.

[@therabbitnews9362]

I joined the Marines because I felt I owe something to this country. My family had no home, no country, no nothing. Ten of us including my mother were received by the American people to be a part of their own to start a new life in a peaceful country. My feeling of owing something to America came stronger when over 350 marines died by bomb in Lebenon. I remember walking in the basement of a hopitol working and felt so strong about paying back to America. I joined the Marine Corps in 1984 at the age of 23. I left a very good paying just to replace at least one of those Marines who sacraficed their lives for the country. That is a fulfil feeling , a sense of pride.

[@deanmiles3505]

My brother, Good luck with your journey...you now have an incredible family. You can be very proud to be a Marine. The feeling will never leave you (60yo.) Very few will ever be called a Marine. Take care my brother. Semper FI, Take care, Be safe.

[@xavierrodriguez4053]

Welcom Home Marine, I wish we had more Americans like you, God Bless. I'm glad you live in the USA, Semper Fi

[@Mr.Zanderson]

Semper Fi brother! You have a whole lot of family now!!! RAH!!!

[@burtonlee22]

Dear Marine, thank you for coming to America. I’m glad you and your sister are here now with us! And thank you for defending our country, and for leading so many other good men to live lives of purpose

[@pitbull6527]

One important thing my psychologist made me aware of was that the USMC was my first real family. Welcome to the family, Marine! You are respected and loved. Semper Fi

[@brianjustus89]

You always have a family bro. Semper

[@jonathanpender9703]

God Bless you, greetings from Argentina.

[@TheArkeon]

Platoon 2017, was with you and you represented us, The Golf Company. Semper Fi Pase!!

[@raystravel8325]

What a great example of an American. This guy will grow to be a great Man.

[@cathyaa58]

What a Wonderful new chance in life... Congratulations Marine...You are Blessed.

[@andrerolaf2800]

Welcome to perhaps the only singular organization that "has your back brother Marine". No other group of people you will ever meet in your life means what they say. Stay focused, loyal and again WELCOME TO OUR BROTHERHOOD!! SEMPER-FI!!!

[@ke6ziu]

Outfuckingstanding, Marine! Go forth, and carry out the POD! SFMF! And, welcome to our family!

[@patkinder6632]

Semper Fi my brother you have many brothers and sisters now you have an older brother here OORAHH !

[@tynriggs1]

And now You have more Family than virtually anyone on this Planet and will do Anything for you.

[@chrisskolnik9546]

A Pace glad to have had you in our company

[@stormy2143]

THIS is how you make a recruiting video, well done MC!

[@colonelk3870]

You have overcome a lot in your life. Now you are going to be a Marine with a larger family.🥲

[@Sturmavk]

Semper Fi brother man.

[@the_weeaboot8042]

"I was a fairly small child," My brother in Chesty you are a freakin' monster

[@rommel1459]

Army comercials: I have 2 moms. Marines comercials:

[@TAGsRC]

Marine Corps never misses with its media products. Salute to this marine in particular.

[@helenajamesmiller1259]

We will all gather at home healthy this year and every day our adorable beautiful son💞.

[@clevemurphy7494]

You are a brother now and forevermore. Semper Fi

[@gargoyleswm]

God bless you. You are a beautiful human being! 💕

[@steveboor1119]

You're a good and decent young man. An all American boy. I was born in America, second generation on dad's side. Dairy farmers. Slovakian. And mom's side, English. Semper Fi bro. USMC. 1986 1990. Gun bunny 😍. Fire 🔥 for effect.

[@coravisser-verhoeven2725]

Respect for you,glad your parents did help you,to go to the army A great choice of yourself to.God bless you.👍🫡

[@tabuilder]

Semper Fi, brother.

[@Camerxn_]

Rah!! keep that energy youll need it when you get to the fleet alot of people will try to bring you down stay motivated,

[@mysticalwingsproductions7932]

This hit home for me on a different level. Glad to call you a brother, Marine! Semper Fi, and I hope you do great things everywhere you go! -PFC Bottcher, November 12, 2021 Charlie Company, PLT 1092

[@christianjohnson3289]

this reminded me of how lucky i am and how much i take for granted

[@CERCARIA]

God Bless. Respect.

[@thebronzetoo]

Semper Fidelis, Brother!

[@MrBaldizon]

My dream is become a marine and I really hope my dream come true. It would be a great pleasure to serve the country and wear the usmc uniform!! Semper fidelis!

[@Auth3nt1c_]

I love the marine corps id love to join them unfortunately im not living in USA😔😔

[@ArtyomMP01]

I am not adopted but I am a foreigner living in Russia and want to become a marine to find the true brotherhood and send freedom to the world Although I feel like bidy boy is weak to do it but these tough times are going to pass and America will always be land of the brave home of the free Long live 'Merica 🇺🇸 Semper Fi

[@ChineseJCVD]

Keep pushing. With that EGA in hand you will have gained brothers and sisters for life. Generations and generations. Semper Fi.

[@jimlee850]

Your purpose: Live your best life. When you need to, lean on a brother. A Marine, active or veteran, will always help. Thank you for your service and welcome to the brotherhood.

[@BESSA-uq5fs]

Wholesome

[@chrisw9318]

OOORAH MARINE!!! HOPE TO MEET YOU ONE DAY!!! -Sgt Wells

[@justinkirk5449]

Way better than the army's jane has two mommies cartoon...

[@tuisteven7163]

So beautiful 😍 thk u 4 sharing yr story it really touched my heart God bless you Amen 💖 FM Tee in sunny hawkes bay in New Zealand.

[@noeeon9910]

If only more American men had the same values and integrity, definitely the few.. Semper fi..

[@noeeon9910]

@ActSmart BeSmart I don't know about morally.. but yeah medically and physically alot of people don't qualify.. Ethics and morals are not a requirement, yet it seems those who join Chesty's few have a calling within them.

[@fargoth391]

Not everyone wants to become a cog in the imperialist war machine like you

[@samuelWx]

Hand salute Marine Corps!

[@the50blessings88]

Oorah and Semper Fi brother!!!

[@ChuckAbles]

Semper Fi Marine!

[@JASHJustASectionHiker]

As I stood in those little yellow footprints @ 01:00 in 1974 I realized I had watched too many John Wayne movies. The Marine Corps for me was being thirsty for life and someone turning on the fire hose of life and saying, “Take a sip”. The arc of my life was changed by the experience.

[@joshuanowabbi8117]

Thank you sir

[@templar1372]

Better then the anime stuff the army pulled out

[@chrismarcantell3168]

Semper Fi, Marine!!

[@anlerden4851]

Semper Fi!!!!!!!! usususususus........❤🤍💙💪

[@kennethbeard881]

Buckle up brother cause the Corps is going to show you way.

[@Envious__]

0:23 My man don’t even got back up iron sights…

[@jerrystrickert4547]

Errah… strive to be patient understanding just in firm.. commended deserving encourage the wayward my bro…. Seek yourself and no self improvement…. The world is yours

[@edwardmeno3365]

Semper Fi Marine!!.....Ohh Rahhh!!!!!

[@samsunsatrancokulu4772]

My purpose protect threats our Rambo brothers sisters and heroes commanders and all our family country and every good People world. Future America 2050. Thanks 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🌍👍

[@wtpence4731]

You now belong to a Brotherhood that will last your lifetime ! The older I get the more it means to me that I Served . Wish everyone felt that way instead of sitting on their asses with their hands out thinking the world owes them ! Freedom isn't free, Never has been, Never will be. fmr Sgt USMC 69-72

[@whitetiger310]

God still has a plan for you brother! Semper fi and coming from someone who always wanted to join but never could. But guys like you will always be an inspiration to the next generation

[@elijahreeves4890]

are we not gonna talk about how hes aiming without a rear sight post

[@SmallTeamSupply]

Thank you!

[@gabrielebianchi161]

Salute!

[@0bserver416]

Inspiring story. I wonder if he has contact with his sister. She's the one who made the first and most important decision for Andrew.

[@Nica-Ra-Wata]

You have a brother here. Semper Fi

[@edmundfairhart7825]

If you are a leader and watching this. Do Not Fail Him!

[@tynriggs1]

CLASSY ! Semper Fi

[@Andy-oi4np]

I hope you will make a video about the four marines that tragicly crashed in a v22 osprey.

[@twentysecondcenturywoman]

10x better than the army’s ad of Emma and her 2 moms.

[@D4RKMA7TER]

he's a Golf Company Marine I was in Platoon 2018 in 2014 RAH

[@shanecal7]

The woke Marine Corps needs strong dudes like you.

[@godsway8501]

What’s the “Woke” Marine Corps lmfaoo

[@shanecal7]

@@godsway8501 well, you’re fast asleep haha

[@godsway8501]

@@shanecal7 lmfaoo, ya indefinitely haha

[@rjeption]

Man’s speaking facts. Semper Fi devil!

[@johns8249]

Get some!! 06-2010 Semper Fi!