The Making of a Soldier | Graduation (Final Episode)

After 14 weeks of intense training, the Infantry Soldiers on Sand Hill have one more important task to accomplish: Graduation.
Kenia Mills takes us to this special ceremony that officially welcomes the Army's newest Soldiers and their families.

[@wade6346]

Great series. Im 16 and contemplating joining the Army because I love this country and my dad was an Army Ranger. This just puts it into more perspective. Very helpful

[@marinesniper5028]

Wade you should do it hooah

[@calebroman4465]

Wade 10 how you did??

[@Julian-wg1vt]

Did u ?

[@kevinbeuckelaere8846]

thank you so much for these series!! i am not an American, but will be moving there soon! deep inside of me i feel like an american and was sure already before seeing this i wanted to sign up and protect this great country and the proud people in it!!! after seeing the, i am sure i WILL join even more!! it would be an honor standing next of these proud men! GO Army!!!!

[@randysgirl1209]

So proud of all US soldiers. My son just graduated from Ft. Jackson SC. in Oct. It's an amazing day for everyone involed. Thanks to all!!!!!

[@soldieroflove247]

Fort Benning Grad (16 NOV 01) and 173rd ABCT combat vet here. I'm proud of all you guys! God loves the Infantry!!!

[@OLd_One-eyeguy]

Thank you for this series.... It really helps see what my son and hero is going through so far away. Thanks to the infantry for defending my country.

[@michaelyoung4045]

Thanks for this series. I went through basic training in 1994. This series was a reminder of some of the stuff I endured during my training. It's nice to be able to share it with my children so they can see what it's like earning the title of soldier.

[@joanneedgerton4097]

Thank you for sharing this with the public. I had no idea what my grandson would go thru during basic. Makes me twice as proud of him!

[@chrisdafunk7744]

12 more days till i ship out ! HOOAH!!!

[@jonathan7290]

You a soldier yet?

[@MrWolf-ln1gi]

I know I'm late but good luck

[@rickyolivera2685]

ChrisDaFunk how was it

[@vladdymajor8211]

6 more days HOOAH !

[@nikolasgraves7751]

Thanks for taking the time to create this series. Helps me to see what I'll be going through here in just 15 days from now. Really helpful. Just watched all the episodes in one sitting. Going to do it again and again until I leave as well.

[@tylerpullen824]

in the process of joining army it helps so much i was in tears when i saw them graduate my grandpa that is no longer with us served in ww2 i have always loved the military and have been wanting to join for almost ten years and finally doing it best and hardest decision of my life but knowing that I am fighting for my country is worth more than a million words

[@girlsdanceforever23]

This series really helped me. I'm 14 and I'm going to join the army when I'm 18. This gave a lot of info that I didn't know before. My dad was in the navy, my uncle was a marine, my grandpa was in the army, and my dad's friend was also a marine. I want to serve my country and become a better person. Best army boot camp series yet.

[@magicfan4ever888]

Great Job filming these series! Brings many great memories when I was in Fort Benning back in Sep. 1978 for my 11B AIT after having a great CBT at Fort Jackson, SC. A lot have changed between 1978 and now... but 11B/INFANTRY still INFANTRY... HOOAH!

[@ItsTrizzy262]

Thank God. I finally finished the series. That was definitely worth the dedicated time.

[@pittpens10562]

I'm planning on enlisting whenever I can. It would be great to go to benning! Thanks soldiers for protecting our freedom.

[@emm28bee]

It takes HEART to join the Armed Forces of this nation, especially when we're involved in a conflict.

[@ChangedMountain1]

I know this video is kinda old but re watching it makes me feel good and proud that I will hopefully enlist as an 11x with a option 40 contract to become a 75th ranger

[@JustANewDay]

i will be very proud of myself once i am standing alongside my brothers and sisters on graduation day for the us army. future infantry man, future ranger, future life saver

[@lylelehmann8191]

It was alot harder when i went though 2nd&58th C.Co 1st Platoon back in 94 but it brings back the memories hope all of you that go the very best and try to learn as much as you can from your DI's. These men have been in the heat of battle and they know what they are talking about Hooah. I was with the 25th Inf Div and i loved every minute of it.

[@dj36614]

hey yall should do another edition for 2014 basic training but have more interviews I would really love to see more ...and I believe you will have 2 times as many viewers.!@!!!!!!!!!!!good job guys!!!!!!

[@pehenryjr]

Thank you very much for making this series

[@dakotawedin7065]

My brother ships out to Fort Benning in about two months...I hope to fallow in two years

[@Julian-wg1vt]

Did u ?

[@matt45332]

Leaving to be a 19 Delta Cavalry Scout in 24 days. Cant wait!

[@dwightharris5520]

Question. How long did you have to wait bro? Godbless future scout.

[@heresmikey4186]

How was it?

[@user-zl1pj5ii1f]

Sup you still in after 6 years now? Lol

[@martinenriquez595]

Awesome series I loved it my son is out there right now.

[@alphawolf5750]

Awesome, Thank's for posting this video series my son is there in Ft. Benning GA for BCT 11B

[@devanpavlin859]

I decided to write a paper on the infantry and this helped a lot! Thanks!!!

[@and1ballaz]

I really enjoyed watching this series. I can't wait to enlist and serve my motherland in the Ghana Army.

[@crazzyxxlazzy]

i might be only 14 now but once im 17 im going to join the us army for 2 reasons my family is originally from Mexico and the united states gave my family opportunity to live and work here and because my dad was going to join but was not allowed because he had 3 children so i wanted to make him proud to serve for the us army to give my life for it

[@MrSicko2]

I come from a family of Marines and Navy. But imma change that tradition and join the Army.

[@briangore3776]

As I am 14 it is my dream to join the US Army Infantry (11b) this was very interesting and helpful. Now I have an idea of what I will go through. I am inspired by my uncle who is in the reserves, my great grandpa who was in the Marines and how proud my family would be.🇺🇲

[@gloomyjz]

Well, did you do it yet?

[@adampreap9677]

an impressive series I'm 17 and i will served in the army because my dad is a khmer army and my uncle is an army ranger

[@sr06960]

Boy friend graduates in 14 days. Never been more proud #HOOAH

[@GibsonLP07]

I ship on February 7th to Benning.-11x. this was a great motivator see you guys at training

[@bigstickjohnson]

There is a program I'm doing with my recruiter that when my senior year in HS starts this year I'll report to him twice a week, every week till I graduate so it will already have me at an E-3 even prior to going to basic. You guys should see if a recruiting station or nearby MEPS center offers similar programs.

[@CadetCPL2606]

One day I would like to go back and revisit my old training unit. Eco. 1/50th. Great times I had there. I wouldnt trade it for anything else.

[@aleigh235]

I can not wait to be here!!

[@andrew9371]

Thanks for all the info on basic tgis helps me to know what kind of challenges to prepare for my us army basic infantry training

[@sysjls75]

11Bravo....Hoorah for the Infantry............Lock and load!

[@dustin04731]

These videos have been helpful to give me an insight into BCT. Can't wait to leave. Aug 28

[@RangerSpecForDelta]

yep, im going to Benning next month. im from CA but ive bin all over the place

[@tatteredcordis16]

i am shipping out to benning in a month, so excited. HOOAH!!!!!!

[@AlanGraham942]

Such an amazing series. loved it. definently lets me know whats in store for me come January 9th. not looking forward to getting the shots. ugh, needles.

[@Masterchief-jr5ds]

I will be joining in 6 months 💪💪💪

[@Nickerson571]

This was a good insight into my brothers in arms hoo(y)ah! - PO3 Hickerson

[@MarineMaggots]

same here that will also help because after 3-4years of JROTC when u join u get 2 ranks so basically from Pvt. to Spc.

[@robertlove2152]

i hope to be there in 7 years

[@robertcreechsr4690]

AS A OLD GRUNT WHO WAS AT HARMONY CHURCH 2ND BATTALION 1ST INFANTRY TRAINING BRIGADE IN 81 AND SEEING WHAT THE FUTURE INFANTRYMAN EXPERIENCED DURING TRAINING AND MY TRAINING IT IS GOOD TO SEE THAT THE VALUES THE BROTHERHOOD IS ALIVE AND WELL I SALUTE ALL OF THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE ME AND THOSE WHO CAME AFTER ME FOLLOW ME!!!!!!! I AM THE GUARD DOG I BLEED BLUE DRIVE ON BROTHERS I HAVE YOU'RE SIX

[@SleepyInvaderZ]

68W. Ship to Basic July 3. Can't wait

[@PandaSmacks91]

Shipping out January 2013 Going to Fort Benning. 25Q, can't wait for this. Hooah

[@103bullrider]

This is really helpful thx

[@marvjo12]

11 Bravo Fort Benning February 12th 2013 HOOAH!!!!!! can't wait to join my brothers in the infantry.

[@Shjandy]

nothing to be nervous about dude, just do your best

[@grilledchikenz6729]

Shipping out to Fort Benning on June 25th. Damn.

[@mississippiboyy662]

11x i ship in may! too excited.

[@MaleekMartinez]

I want this day.

[@thebigboygun]

next month im excited

[@jayceerocks]

Man that kinda sucks that they didn't get to graduate on the actual parade grounds of the infantry museum, but still hooah 2-54th! Congrats!!!

[@hatchjustin]

January 11x here. Fort benning. Can't wait

[@williampinkerton150]

Sounds great I leave for Fort Benning in 5 days

[@bingbangboombing]

Its in the department of the navy, but it is still considered a branch.

[@Luitenet1]

@DancerMan99 don't worry im 13 but im already doing what they do in their basic training.and i am going to try hard so i can pass high school and basic training.If i make it i will come back to this video and explain how is basic training.So i hope we both make it there. Keep your grades up =)

[@LRSSkySoldier]

Got that same MOS and ship date, see you there

[@DevCart94]

thanks man, shipping out tomorrow at 1400. still nervous, but I think im ready

[@grayhue9846]

Completed the FTX yesterday

[@MrSicko2]

Hmm this is Cool! I wanna enlist in the army 11x!!! Looks hard tho!!!

[@emilygmallet]

Just 32 more days! Holy crap i miss my husband! 3

[@BigStank]

I can't wait until I can be an infantryman in the U.S. Army. I leave in a few months.

[@cresong97531]

can't wait!

[@michaelralph8681]

Be all that you can be.

[@ryanpoolecountry8864]

Hello im talking to a recruiter tomorrow, Im enlisting in the Army 2022

[@marvjo12]

you going to benning? i'm going there in feb 2013 and am from MN.

[@LRSSkySoldier]

Got the same date and place for basic, see you there, hooah

[@Ps3Dino013]

Leaving for Ft. Benning in the than 48 hours, If anyone ships this week let me know!

[@derickthestupidone]

my place for BCT! leaving in a few months. but as a 19D cav scout, tho.

[@TheReaper951]

exactly,its just a friendly rivalry between branches

[@MrSicko2]

Ill be there soon. I have my GED and as soon as i get those 15 college credits. Im out. :)

[@jaymullins6583]

MOS 11B. Benning bound in 8 days. Hooah!

[@DancerZE]

Ugh, I am only 12 and already want to go!!! The anxiety is killing me!!!!

[@infantryjio___5948]

June 25th Fort benning 19D!

[@elderfish2]

March 2013 11X Hooahhhhh!

[@lj23heat]

@RelativistSlayer Marine is not a branch, it is a part of the navy.

[@uzaka1155441]

2 more years of HS, Can't wait to enlist.

[@soldier8202]

Good video ....

[@RelativistSlayer]

@Precersor Yeah I never understood the Army VS Marine thing... I mean both branches train for combat operations. I can kinda get Army & Marine VS the other branches though.

[@idkuokjones9056]

Basic here I come oct 13 2020

[@jabber1990]

my unit at Fort Benning graduated in ACU's.

[@YAMMX77]

Ready to ship July 9, see you there. 19D

[@deguimerautube]

@Precersor Amen

[@ddelz01]

"former marine". onec a soldier, always a soldier

[@jakefry123]

hell yeah im goin too

[@Kafkodesu]

Only 3 more years 'till i enlist.

[@Thatoneguy-lo6pw]

+ANx3h good luck :)

[@Messicrafter]

Same music as my Civil Air Patrol encampment graduation and my cousin’s marine graduation

[@AlanGraham942]

@ThePrinceOfLove1000 Congrats man. 11X Hooah! I leave Jan.9th.

[@bigboissteez5125]

2 more years till i enlist

[@htfcm]

I wish the Army kept the dress greens.

[@discardedghost3769]

when I'm older

[@silverdrumvideo]

I'm 35. I hope I'm not too old to join the Marine Corps... ?

[@BigStank]

What day?

[@GyaciMan]

Ready to get my blue cord

[@azanzam]

@GibsonLP07 where you shipping from?

[@Luitenet1]

Is this 11b infantrymen??