Sequestration - "The period of austerity has just begun" Gen. James Amos

This is the second in a series of videos with the Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Gen James F. Amos and Sergeant Major Micheal P. Barrett. They want to update active duty, reserve and civilian Marines throughout the Marine Corps about the status and implications of the 2013 sequestration, and the way ahead during this time.
Watch the first sequestration video here:
• Sequestration - "This ...
By Headquarters Marine Corps Combat Camera

[@cptnplanet1]

You can tell at the beginning, the Commandant was trying to hold back knife hands until the end.

[@MrBiggcowboy]

We the unwilling, led by the unknowing, have done so much with so little for so long, that we are now qualified to do anything with nothing...............

[@ric0shay95]

Loved the knife hand

[@GaryPerezSebRod]

No one needs to hold anyone responsible.. Concentrate on being the best !

[@Randallcb]

Why does it feel like I was being "devil dogged" for this entire video? It got so awkward I set my iPhone down and watched the remainder at parade rest...

[@gameprototype]

I chose a hell if a time to enlist.

[@justiceappiah53]

looks like always faithful is a one way thinking.

[@adamcf73]

General Amos, if it comes down to it, I, along with many other veterans are willing to do the job for free. We'll come knife in hand, no ammo needed. We are still faithful.

[@GeorgeSemel]

Out of almost a 4 trillion dollars they are going to spend with out a passed budget, that 89 billion is just 2.5 cents out of ever dollar if that. He said he was going to make it hurt. Its high time General that you up hold and defend the Constitution that you and the Marines swore to up hold and defend. We are living in very dangerous times for our country.

[@myastrologicalpointofview7897]

This man single-handedly screwed you alls precious Marine Corps to what it is now…will be hard one to recover from…well I guess Talent Design 2030 will fix it😂

[@importpappa]

I can't believe the Navy Blue Angels had to cancel all demonstrations for 2013.

[@1991araaron]

Can't wait to serve.

[@MrVeruckt]

can i roll my sleeves please?

[@thegoods34]

negative it's a civilian contracted to work with the DoD, predominantly Marines.

[@aLbotTV]

I hope this wont affect my enlistment in three years

[@HeavyyyD]

Did it affect it?

[@nacanacoo]

Did it affect it?

[@SantiagoTheMarine]

Semper Fi

[@NathanMcKitrick]

Possible Sequestration for the next 9 years? I guess that'll clear up who wants to stay in the Marines, and who wants to make money.

[@natsirt116]

I left the marines in 2010.

[@behvac]

Why in Afghanistan do you use contract labor to keep the bad guy out. You should have a outer fence for contract Afghanistan Army to guard. and another inter fence with pass words. Why is there not a Marine with a 50 cal stationed at each Harrier Jet and each Helicopter. I just can't see how 16 men cut through the fence 3 months ago and took out 2 Marines one a full Bird. Dam guard the flight line with Marines. Stop mixing the troops. In the states you have fire guards. There a full Bird?

[@dalemartin2814]

"Civilian contractors" is what I prefer that he refer to civilian contractors. It chaffs my hide every time I hear these guys referred to as Civilian Marines. That title must be earned not just thrown out there to folks that work on base. It really pisses me off.

[@TheMetalHeaD256]

watch the knife hand, General Amos. you don't know when the ATF is gonna come confiscate it.

[@gameprototype]

*Poolie

[@JTDCJessetteCailaoJTDCthettet]

I miss you...Gen. .....

[@videocreator1000]

I want sleeve Tattoos back. semper fi

[@patriciomaldo2256]

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[@Lord_Lombardi]

Knife hand!!

[@22343]

Boot.

[@sueredds]

So Sad that this Video Had to be Made. We need to hold Obama Responsible. this is NOT George Bushes Fault Now.... Thank you Commandant Amos and Sgt Major Barrett... Semper Fi....

[@maxg7079]

wtf is a "civilian marine" hahah