US Marine War Dancing at Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Powwow 2014

The record should show that this Marine (Lance Corporal Marland Trey Kent) was honored and respected for his participation in the Iowa Powwow, to include carrying out the American flag in the Grand Entry on Friday, June 20, 2014. Not only that, he is dancing with his father, Vincent Kent, who was also active duty at the time, and who wrote to this channel: "The only thing that needs to be known is this is a father and son next to each other: Corporal Vincent Kent (combat veteran) with Lance Corporal Marland Trey Kent. Both were active duty at the time this video was made. This is also a changing of the guard, Native American style, which is the story we are telling in our dancing. We crossed paths just once with myself in front and with son behind me. Then, I turned to let him lead the rest of the way. We did not practice this dance, nor are we just two random guys. We are both straight dancers from the Ponca War Dance Society. That's why he busted a move the way he did!"

[@Quietus5]

This Marine is wearing his uniform sharply, but preserving his culture of origin. Respect to the Real American People. Epic! Semper Fi brother. From a Marine (Retired, 2013).

[@Quietus5]

@James Guenard I stand corrected, The Original American People. I'll use that term from now on.

[@noraparra8029]

Thank you for your service to this country, may God bless you and your family, I am sending you a warm hug.

[@Quietus5]

@@noraparra8029 , it is an eternal honor. May God bless you and family as well.

[@maverickcuellar7737]

@James Guenard if you are white caucasian, you are not truly american, you are only a descendant of people who emigrate from other countries.

[@theephraimite]

Real American people? The name America is of Italian origin.

[@dreamkasts]

The Marine happens to have been brought up in this Tribe. It’s not marines and native Americans. It’s Native American who happens to be a Marine

[@sharonhaywood2818]

Kalvin Jones I couldn't have said it Better! 👍👍👍

[@toniagarcia3247]

. Colonizers aren't Indigenous, and their goal was to eradicate us.

[@lindaduke6751]

Yeahhhh.... Figured that. 😉

[@lindaduke6751]

@Shaman96 Oh, get outta here!

[@lindaduke6751]

@Shaman96 why are you calling yourself Damon? Just goes to show anybody can call himself anything and wedge his damn big fat foot in the door to try to make trouble! NOBODY PAY THIS TROLL ANY ATTENTION AND HE WILL GO AWAY.👺👺👺👺👹👹👹

[@abar7178]

It is an Honor to see my fellow brother Marine stand by his father and be able to share this remarkable moment. Semper Fi. To all the Wind Talkers. It is my honor to call you Brother. Semper Fi

[@vicenteherrera9255]

A lot of respect for American Natives and their culture don’t forget how important was the Navajo Code in WW2 the natives are real warriors god bless the natives in the whole continent and god bless USA

[@chad832]

Windtalkers!

[@ErazerPhazer]

I believe that was actually the korean war. If they did it then too then I guess missed that bus.

[@sadiekincaid5310]

@Freda Childress they were actually called the Navajo code talkers because they used the Navajo language plus some words that were not in the Navajo language that they made up. The Navajo code talkers first started in World War II with 29 Navajo tribesmen making the code so that the Japanese could not break our correspondence between the troops. After World War II the Navajo code talkers were also used in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. It was after the Vietnam War that the Navajo code talkers could finally tell their families what they did because it became Declassified in the 1970's or the 1980's. All the Navajo code talkers where in the US Marine Corps.

[@jackieb596]

Sadie Kincaid j

[@MiaEZ]

@Freda Childress none of them deserve respect for joining the enemies fight. The enemy that made my grandfathers walk the Trail of Tears. Fuck a sell out!

[@newmom43009]

That marine dancing is my brother! Im so proud of him! Proud marine sister!

[@Montaden3]

Great man..more than beautiful!

[@Montaden3]

Great man..more than beautiful!

[@terrybardy2848]

@Digitize49 Right on!

[@terrybardy2848]

God Bless them and you! What a fine family!

[@yvonnescholey8972]

Great to see two cultures in harmony 👍

[@resihampton1272]

I see no disrespect at all, only Pride and Honor does this Marine dance with. I cannot wait to dance with my son while he wears his USMC Uniform. We are Arapaho, we are a Semper Fi Family. OOH-RAH!!!

[@lolouro2266]

Watch "US Activist and Iraq War Veteran Vincent Emanuele Speaks Out" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZbcqHmAbdiLpbs

[@anijohnson8082]

Aho!!

[@lolouro2266]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6CUk4ygYrdqfJI Just saw this video...

[@minkieamoroso713]

Thank you to your family for all your service and your support. Please make sure you put it on KZbin and share it PLEASE. And tag me so I can enjoy it.

[@SOULSINKPEN]

OO-RAH!!!!

[@jamiechristly4773]

Both my Father and my Father in Law served in the Marines, in the South Pacific during WWII. Both of them, told me that they owed their lives to the Code Talkers. I know with out a doubt that both these Marines, somewhere, somehow, are filled with pride with this young Marine dancing with his elders. Semper Fi.

[@GrantHubbard]

To understand a warrior is to know where he comes from.

[@tylerbedwell2998]

TheHumanity! Why are you running your chops on a youtube?

[@stanbarrington9698]

Had the native populations been as equally armed and trained as their aggressors, there wouldn’t be McDonalds and convenience stores,or even streets for that matter.

[@doppelstrangler4569]

There were warriors since the beginning of time itself

[@GrantHubbard]

@@doppelstrangler4569 totally agree

[@MiaEZ]

@thenewmiLONNIEum and dancing a sacred dance with the enemy who made my grandfathers walk the trail of tears. Fucking disgusting

[@Hvygunner]

As a Veteran Marine with plenty of respect and little understanding of tribal culture, I see a Marine honoring two cultures. I see him dancing with the support of The People, and I see him honoring the uniform he wears (doesn't hurt to see other Native Veterans coming up behind him.) Marines with no Native blood have been honored when they bring fallen brothers and sisters home to their People and this is a continuation of that circle. Other cultures encourage their warriors to perform sacred war dances (The haka comes to mind), and I appreciate this Marine honoring these People. He chooses to dance in uniform, which means that he speaks for the rest of the Corps, including me, and I don't have a problem with that at all. Semper Fi.

[@VikCalo]

Hvygunner .. Well said. Very profound video clip.

[@sheilawright9109]

Absolutely beautiful comment

[@delmondsnipes2102]

God bless him

[@lolouro2266]

Watch "US Activist and Iraq War Veteran Vincent Emanuele Speaks Out" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZbcqHmAbdiLpbs

[@LocoFucker]

I agree with that, Btw they are father and son. The son being the marine. But the only thing that I don't like is that lots of native people are dying to protect this country that never protected them, I mean honestly, it's sad. But they choose their own path. They do give pride to the people, and I do respect them, I just pray that more of us know better and atleast use this our advantage to get our education paid for. There needs to be more business on the Rez, that creates jobs and supports those and other businesses on the Rez. That's what I would like to see

[@fideles08]

Native Americans are very patriotic. They always served in US military with honor. Respect!

[@itzdrillza7497]

After all, they are the truest Americans.

[@williamwallace2278]

And look what happened and how they got treated and still are???

[@rachellewalters8111]

🖒❤

[@ayokay123]

And they were so richly rewarded for it.

[@sayersaveRED]

@@ayokay123 how

[@redxiii3159]

As an Indigenous person i love this, he is representing both America and Indigenous, peace to all love all Gods creation

[@MiaEZ]

As an indigenous idiot you think dancing with the enemy that made my great grandfather walk the Trail of Tears is profound! Profoundly disrespectful. STFU

[@julianhernandez9646]

@@MiaEZ Oh lighten up 🙄

[@MiaEZ]

@Barbara Cox no one cares what you think

[@MiaEZ]

@@julianhernandez9646 are you light when it comes to your murdered family? I bet you are. I'm glad you are no brother of mine!

[@jillpiazza4397]

Pretty cool for sure

[@bvaia]

This is the America I love to see.

[@JavierBonillaC]

Absolutely!!! America is a belief in freedom, in justice, in brotherhood amongst races that share everything but exact DNA.

[@therahmbo9625]

I’m not native but that Marine continuing his native culture as well fighting for the greatest fighting force on earth makes me proud to share a brotherhood with him. Semper Fi.

[@hamnchee]

Being unfamiliar with the dance and culture, this was strange to see at first. I thought he was just being silly at a party. But then I realized it was a father and son taking part in an ancient tradition. Very cool! Much respect.

[@chuckjohannessen3330]

Disrespect? Last I checked native people were Americans. Father and Son, both vets dancing is as American as it gets. #Lakota

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

Did the same thing with my father, a WW II/Korean War veteran and myself, a cold war vet (USAF) at a powwow in Santee, Nebraska just a couple of years, I think, before he passed away in August, 1999. I wasn't in uniform, though, having been out of the Air Force about ten years at that time.

[@g.h7657]

President Donald Trump issued an extraordinary tweet. “The United States has spent EIGHT TRILLION DOLLARS fighting and policing in the Middle East. Thousands of our Soldiers have died or been badly wounded. Millions of people have died on the other side. GOING INTO THE MIDDLE EAST IS THE WORST DECISION EVER MADE ... IN THE HISTORY OF OUR COUNTRY! We went to war under a false & now disproven premise, WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION.” $TRILLIONS$. You could end all poverty. Its no wonder the united states is the WORST. NOT the best in every single category such as crime, education, poverty, infrastructure, health, etc. Not a single developed nation respects the USA because of this. It amounts to an official admission from the US government that successive US administrations are responsible for war crimes resulting in mass murder. Trump acknowledges that Washington launched the 2003 invasion of Iraq on the “false premise” of “weapons of mass destruction.” In other words, the administration of George W. Bush lied to the people of the United States and the entire planet in order to facilitate a war of aggression. Under international law, this war was a criminal action and a patently unjustified violation of Iraq’s sovereignty. The Nuremberg Tribunal, convened in the aftermath of the Second World War, declared the planning and launching of a war of aggression the supreme crime of the Nazis, from which all of their horrific atrocities flowed, including the Holocaust. On the basis of this legal principle, Bush, Vice President Cheney and other top US officials, as well as their successors in the Obama and Trump administrations who continued the US intervention in the Middle East-expanding it into Syria and Libya, while threatening a new war against Iran-should all face prosecution as war criminals. The real basis for the war was the long-held predatory conception that by militarily conquering Iraq Washington could seize control of the vast energy resources of the Middle East-giving it a stranglehold over the oil lifeline to its principal rivals in Asia and Europe-and thereby offset the decline of US imperialism’s global hegemony. the consequences of the US assault on Iraq and its people as “sociocide,” the deliberate destruction of what had been among the most advanced societies, in terms of education, health care and infrastructure, in the Middle East.

[@chuckjohannessen3330]

@@g.h7657 Have you ever been to the middle east?

[@g.h7657]

@@chuckjohannessen3330 no. I served in the branch that defended the government when they broke treaties with natives and stole their land once they found out gold was on it. To this day they still haven't given it back. And what does that have to do with war criminals taking 8 trillion through blatant lies to the entire world? They haven't been tried and sent to prison due to so many soldiers blindly defending them and using that money to bribe. Trump assassinating officials in the middle east is the equivalent of them assassinating the US Secretary of defense. In early 2018, US Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher stabbed a defenseless teenage captive to death in Iraq. According to two SEAL witnesses, Gallagher said over the radio "he's mine" and walked up to the medic and prisoner, and without saying a word, killed the prisoner by stabbing him repeatedly with his hunting knife. Gallagher and his commanding officer, Lieutenant Jake Portier, then posed for photographs of them standing over the body with some other nearby SEALs. Gallagher then text messaged a friend in California a picture himself holding the dead captive's head by the hair with the explanation "Good story behind this, got him with my hunting knife.” After he was imprisoned, Gallagher's other crimes came to light: fellow soldiers said they witnessed Gallagher shooting and killing an unarmed old man in a white robe, as well as a young girl walking with other girls. Gallagher boasted that he averaged three kills a day over 80 days, including four women. In video interviews with investigators, multiple SEALs described how he would go on solo “gun runs,” emptying loads of heavy machine gun fire into neighborhoods with no apparent targets. “I think he just wants to kill anybody he can,” Corey Scott, a medic from the platoon, told Navy investigators. After his case went public, it became a conservative rallying cry: A website soliciting donations for his defense raised > $375k, and a prominent veterans’ apparel maker sold “Free Eddie” T-shirts. Spurred on by his family, 40 Republican members of Congress signed a letter in March calling for the Navy to free him, and soon after, US President Trump had him released from prison to house arrest. In July, 2019, he was acquitted of all charges. Gallagher was one of three military personnel accused or convicted of war crimes on whose behalf Trump had intervened to pardon or promote. Trump told a rally audience days after his intervention, "I stuck up for three great warriors against the deep state." Gallagher has now started a chain of companies selling clothing and nutritional supplements.

[@chuckjohannessen3330]

@@g.h7657 You are certainly entitled to your opinion. Mine is somewhat different than yours and I was there in person. I do agree with you on some things. Be well.

[@IrishAnnie]

Why when I watched this did I want to cry? I’m so moved by this......

[@merlejones2222]

Tears of pride sister

[@maryme9543]

Bless the marines, bless this man and bless native americans

[@kathleentyson6727]

mary me ..I not only come from a Marine Corps family parents fought in WW 2 older brother husband and many of my peers in the Vietnam conflict ..but I also have Cherokee blood in my veins my great great grandmother was a full blooded Cherokee....this was absolutely beautiful!!!!

[@joycerandall1935]

Amen

[@raykirwan523]

Bless both of these heroes, father and son!

[@killawhatt8620]

He dances for his Ancestors,unborn,women,children,Warriors, Elders, and the Fallen.

[@thefootclan276]

No he dont

[@thriftshopprincess]

@@thefootclan276 please shut up

[@thefootclan276]

@@thriftshopprincess well stop lying and stealing black people culture .... them Siberians aint native americans ... can't even dance to the beat right

[@thriftshopprincess]

@@thefootclan276 what are u talking about ? im black and native american babe u don’t know me 🥰🥰. and i thought he was talking about the Native American who was dancing the video ? so im agreeing with him?

[@collinking8752]

God bless this man....Thank You for your service....

[@frost365]

damn, that uniform looks Mighty Fine on that Marine.

[@coro599]

Damn, that Marine looks Mightly Fine in that uniform.

[@rualdoandrade4358]

I am proud of him and I don't know him. That is awesome. I am mayan, my son is Mayan and Navajo.

[@DA1NONLYDANI88]

Native blood will always flow with the drum. Whether you hear it for the first time or 100th time, native blood, you'll feel it!

[@fruitblossomblue1133]

+MZ DGIRL everybody feels the drum, they've been around a long time everywhere

[@dn2ze]

got that right...

[@pash9956]

I'm lily white but when I hear those powwow drums my heart goes wild and I want to cry and dance. Seriously!

[@ethc2867]

Sends chills through the body. Yes, it does bring tears to the eyes.

[@wanazhe]

that is father an son; together busting a move. father passing the fight

[@terrybardy2848]

And the torch! From one generation to another! Bless them both!

[@sadiecox3530]

love it never did like how they treated the India of AMERICAN THEY WERE HERE FIRST THEN CAME THE WHITE AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CAME IN so really it a crying shame to treat one cor different than the other .GOD MADE US ALL IN HIS IMAGE NO MAN

[@petreehahaha3334]

Once a Marine always a Marine , once Native American always a Native American!!!!! All American!!!!!

[@kikiaguilar2604]

I wish they had shown the rest of the presentation. I have much respect for this soldier who protects our great nation.

[@pattimillsap8320]

A proud Marine also a Proud Indian never forget your heritage son. Thank you for all you do.

[@martharivera1590]

It's wonderful how he embraced his heritage, my respects and grateful for his service!!!!

[@irockz281982]

I'm not Native American, but I can feel the passion and heart. My greatest respects! KEEP your history and traditions going forever. Semper fi to that devil dog getting down to his roots.

[@leonardbreau8928]

That is one of the representative scenes of America that I have ever seen.

[@richardbinder9662]

Marines and Native Americans are awesome. From an Army Veteran and the younger brother of a Vietnam Veteran Marine. Respect.

[@Rescue-mt7fl]

He does his country and his nation proud. Seeing the next generation behind him is priceless. Thank you for your service marine.

[@gloriahanes6490]

I enjoyed dancing for my Aunt Joan when I was 17 years old, and I remember the sparkle and tears in her eyes when I wore an all white calf skin garb decorated with shells and beads she had made by hand with beautifully decorated puckered moccasins also made by hand. Descended from five generations of Chiefs of the Chippewa tribe in Michigan and proud to be Native American.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

A must read is “Code Talker : The First and Only Memoir” by Chester Nez and Judith Schiess Avila. These men were vitally important to our winning WWII, and yet, as this book shows, Native American returning vets were treated like crap. Be prepared to shed tears, reading this important book. If you get the audio version, there’s an interview with Mr. Nez at the end.

[@LetreJete]

I've done this before, in uniform and bearing the flag; I was a Major at the time with the 1st Infantry Division, so I went up to my tribe's Wacipi. Why wouldn't I honor the flag along with our Eagle Staff?

[@thomadbearr4631]

pilamaye, for your service.

[@lisarussell8874]

Bless you

[@lisashiplett7659]

There are many paths to the top of the mountain but you have all been led to the top.... Blessings to all❤

[@thealchemistdaughter3405]

Indeed , why would you not .. Your country should honour you.. A true American.

[@deborahmerkerson1145]

Thank you for your service and for preserving a vital part of American history.

[@debbiepearce5681]

From the proud daughter of a United States Marine thank you for your service. May God bless and protect you. What a beautiful dance

[@marytorres4843]

God bless usmc and god bless 1st people native americans. My husband served 21yrs in the Corp two purple hearts.

[@jo.m.1544]

Much respect to you and your family~

[@weslove6018]

I am a Marine born and raised in Mandan, North Dakota!! It's unfortunate that most people have no clue as to the significance of this video. Saved to my most precious Document file. Thank You so much!!

[@RidesTheWind]

If all the people in America would honor our Veterans eve half as much as the Native tribes do, maybe Veterans would not feel like they are being forgotten. Many blessings to ALL our veterans and those still serving, wherever they may be. And from my husband, a Marine veteran - a big "ooooorahhhhhh" to Lance Corporal Iron!

[@Kivavitch]

Semper Fi 69-72 In country.... Ooooh-Rah !!!!

[@hummingbird-qq6fj]

TL Rogers many thanks to you as well Sir. I am not pure blood...only partially Blackfoot. My love and respect to all tribes!

[@lolouro2266]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4KnnJicg5pgmM0 have you all forgotten the massacre at wounded knee? I know times have changed, but its quite sad to see natives joining the white man's army for imperialistic conquests and killing in the middle east, as the 7th calvary did to native ppl and culture over the years, killing thousands in genocide.

[@terilefevers6189]

Kathy Larzelere very well said.

[@lolouro2266]

@Dustin Heath Watch "US Activist and Iraq War Veteran Vincent Emanuele Speaks Out" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZbcqHmAbdiLpbs

[@R.L.KRANESCHRADTT]

As the grandson of an 1880's Swedish immigrant.. who missed the 'conflict' of our past... 😉Please accept my sincere appreciation for your proud and honorable service to our country and blessings on you for honoring your own great tradition and heritage.

[@rmsbrooks5606]

I had figured he was Native American because of how well he'd danced in his uniform. Native Americans have given so much, then the part about father and son, both active duty, but only one in uniform. Thank you both for honoring your traditions and serving, Sincerely thank you.

[@sassysusie6789]

He is wearing the uniform for his country and performing the dance of his people to show love for both warriors sides. Loooove this!! Thank you for your service and God Bless your people! They raised you well!

[@sharontrotter8198]

Go Marine, Go! I see pride busting from your seams even today. Pride for your past, present and future!!!

[@juancarrasco6598]

That was impressive. No need for any explanation. Semper Fi my brothers

[@ellietobe]

It was very evident that this young man knew the moves. I noticed when the dance was over that the gentleman with the headdress on had the same type of haircut as the Marine in uniform. Great to find out that they are father and son. Probably the most patriotic dance have ever seen!

[@darlenerose7978]

Love watching this. He's dancing like his ancestors did.

[@dawnwithac]

So happy this just came up in my recommendations. One of the most beautiful things I've seen. So true, the drum runs deep within us. God bless America and our people.

[@deanstephens5940]

This is an amazing video. He is honoring the culture AND the uniform that he proudly wears. Bless you Marine, and thank you for your service to this great nation.

[@lolouro2266]

Watch "US Activist and Iraq War Veteran Vincent Emanuele Speaks Out" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZbcqHmAbdiLpbs

[@DanielMendoza-pf9ve]

What I see in the marines are poor guys who cannot afford either health care or education. US Army has sent our kids to kill, rape, and abuse Indians all over from Patagonia to Alaska. My Indian nation has been long before America and will be after the fall of the imperium.

[@georgewashington6225]

@@lolouro2266 did you serve in Iraq?

[@georgewashington6225]

@@DanielMendoza-pf9ve can't afford education? Sounds like you should join the marine Corps kid😂you would be amazed at what those poor "uneducated" folks can do...and if you are that upset why are you even on the internet? Shouldn't you be out hunting? If I was the leader of your tribe, we'd call you "courage through fingers"😂

[@lolouro2266]

@@georgewashington6225 no... im glad i never served. Its modern day colonialism-imperialism... primarily for oil. Although i understand that is a way out for some from the rez.

[@ludgatecircus15]

I grew up just outside Souix Indian reservation and was taught that Indians were lazy, drunk, etc. Over time I spend more time being careful on making such judgements, having lived outside the US for 15 years. When home to visit my parents one year we went to a powwow, and my eyes were opened. No need to explain. Instead of bigotry, I found respect. This video is so valuable. It represents exactly where we need to go. The major symbol of non-Indian culture mixed with Indian culture. Thank you for this video.

[@danielcostello4041]

My father-in-law was Native American. When we went to Pow Wow's he always encourAged me to get in the Veterans dances. It always felt special to dance with him in those dances.

[@LandlovingLana]

Beautiful...thank you for your service to both nations. You make us proud.

[@naomistarchild281]

A warrior in two worlds made one. I love this video. Thank you for posting it.

[@janellevans878]

Impressed by the video. Got chills when I read the commentary attached. Father and son dancing, both active duty marines. The dance was to show changing of the guard or what I understand as passing tradition. Both cultural and role. The mess up, was because he was following his father's cues and missed an important one. But they stayed together and worked it out. Beautiful!

[@bhanani5480]

It doesn't matter if you wear a different garment, it's ingrained on his heart 🥰

[@banesbox]

Wow. A Native American & Marine combined? That's like double badass.

[@MrStinger70VetontheNet]

My roomie while in the Army in 70/71 serving with the 3/2 Cavalry after leaving Nam and the Iron Triangle was Hopi Indian. Good times with a Crazy Bastard lol

[@cairnsjen]

This make my heart full...I see a father passing his wisdom and culture to his son. That is something that is so special. What this father has learn from his father will be shared with his grandkids. This needs to continue so our tribes history a are not lost.

[@ramonnunez915]

Honor and respect for the the warriors that they Be.

[@blavaskypetrovska4701]

Ladies and Gentleman: A real and true American! 💗

[@movie-goerbear5311]

I think if we had more of this on regular tv people would understand the real honor of knowing ones roots and would respect such beauty.

[@jamesauton7112]

Thank you for your service Marine and representing the heritage.

[@therecklessboyt.r.b5207]

Now That’s a true marine

[@burlingk]

I don't see that the question has come up, but I am sure that a few are probably wondering: Yes, dress uniforms are acceptable for traditional and religious ceremonies. The Marine was not "Out of Uniform" in that situation, at least not by my understanding of the regulations. And for those wondering about the legitimacy of him being there, in that part of the country most people are descendant from one tribe or another, on at least one side of the family. It's always best to show respect for all tribes, when you aren't sure which one is your own.

[@OakedRS]

I had that question in the back of my head. Sure was awesome to see a modern day warrior do this.

[@jamesblake4659]

Kenneth Burling also Native Americans serve more than any other ethnic group in the US military so high chances are this Marine is Native American

[@lucky_striker1239]

James Blake I hope your not including white people cause they obviously win there cause them being the majority population

[@filthyego8433]

LUCKY_striker123 "white" is not an ethnicity but even when ethnicities are lumped together as "white". He is correct in saying, on average, Natives have a higher percentage of their total population enlist. Some may see a different country than was here before but we still see our nation. Yes, it has changed and evolved but this is our home and we will defend it with all we have, regardless of whether we were treated as less than human, a hindrance to be rid of, by the government for a very long time.

[@g.h7657]

@@OakedRS obedient soldiers of genocidal for profit regimes are NOT warriors..

[@walterwwhite989]

True warrior. That is what America is about...

[@marvincrooker1551]

A beautiful display of honor, and respect.

[@jeanmuser9071]

Awesome. I think all Marines should learn to do a war dance.

[@terrymd3293]

Knowing what native Americans have/are going through and trying to preserve their culture. Knowing what we African Americans have/are going through and have no idea of our original culture seeing this sends shivers down my down my spine and makes my eyes well up. #respect

[@baysidebetty]

What an absolute honor. Thank you for your service Lance Corporal Iron.

[@ruylarios7197]

The most American thing i have ever seen!!!

[@janetgoetz9197]

I can only imagine how proud of him you are. Be safe.

[@conniehearns6502]

Bless you for honoring the Marine Corp and this tribe.

[@cb7538]

At every powpow I go to.

[@maryelaine-blinstrubchambe6083]

Beautiful! My Dad was a Marine. I’m so proud of the young Man.

[@mxcierobinson9472]

This shows his roots an heritage is just a important as that uniform a pride that isn't forgotten.

[@Non-Serviam300]

That’s one of the most inspiring things I’ve seen in awhile👍🏻❤️💪🏻

[@krummstadt]

Respect from Bulgaria!

[@sergiolobato1798]

Wow. goose bumps. How often do you get to see a real warrior brave dance like this!!!

[@humbertomunoz2801]

excellent video we Mexicans love and respect our Native American brothers who are a great and true culture

[@kellydukepoo2450]

I never get tired of watching him dance. Makes me feel so proud!

[@FrogMary1]

Thank you for your service Soldier/Warrior.

[@jero8255]

FrogMary1 MARINE not Soldier.

[@mr.raptor6026]

@@jero8255 ?

[@kenophba]

@@mr.raptor6026 a marine is a soldier but a soldier is not a marine

[@g.h7657]

Soldiers aren't warriors. A warrior is someone who defends his tribe with honor. Like the native Americans and celts who fought with all their heart against the obedient English and Roman soldiers killing for fun and to enslave. obedient to generals who care nothing for them..

[@SherrieAlmes]

The best of America! Blessed be, Lance Corporal!

[@elikinder1506]

If that don’t touch your spirit nothing will. That was just beautiful seeing a Marine dance.

[@tammyward2932]

ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR!!! As a Proud Cherokee it speaks to your SOUL going to Pow Woe's!! 💚💛

[@renedoucet7272]

This fills my heart with so much pride that it brings me to tears... for my family that is proud to be USMC & proud to be Native. Well done LCpl. Well done.

[@apBrown333]

I got a lil emotional too. It's so powerful.

[@donnacooper6335]

Never lose your culture! This is magnificent!!!

[@atvr1000]

If you say this is disrespectful, then you have never served. If you have never served then your opinion on this matter is irrelevant. Much love to my fellow native jarheads - A Hawaiian jarhead

[@joshcasey5140]

HOW & WHY THE *@#% would people not like this?!! They(the people who gave it thumbs down)are a disgrace to America & what it stands for. To me; this is an embrace of old & new ways of life. One warrior to the next. And I'm DAMN PROUD of each!

[@ladyfinch1]

I would love to go to a powwow. Loved watching the Marine dance. You are a great people and I love learning everything I can about your beautiful culture.

[@jeannettemarie1313]

At our pow wows veterans always Honored in Grand Entry after the dance arena has been Blessed, Warriors Honored. The largest minority in our military are Native Americans. In my family there are many. In all branches that serve. Bless Our Warriors,,,,, AHO

[@brokeskull616]

True true all my mother's 11 brothers served and been in the wars and the tribe honors them by flying their flags high in the morning and singing our tribe flag song

[@jo.m.1544]

Well said ~

[@photo7839]

I went to one Pow Wow in Buffalo NY,, unless you were a dancer... no one else was allowed in the dance. And the guys doing the drums, were any thing but friendly. Seems either they hated their job on the road.

a Marine is a warrior so this seems to me completely appropriate.

[@skippershikrapski6583]

Six years on and I’m so moved I’m crying. It feels like a celebration of coming home to the welcome of an entire culture and community that is all your family.

[@Kivavitch]

Semper Fi to our Corp and to all our relations.... Carry on Marine, Carry on....

[@1ttanker]

nothing wrong with tradition in my eyes what so ever

[@FreeJokesKoolMC]

Be proud of your Heritage to the fullest...

[@michaelr.2428]

That was the coolest thing I've seen in a looong time. 2 warriors doing what could be a war dance. Stay Safe Devil Dog, Stay Blessed

[@Mad-Grace]

It made my day seeing this! :-)

[@getsome4363]

Semper fi brother this devil dawg is a pure warrior that comes from long line of warrior blood. No one can compare or stand in this warriors shoes.....or corfram.....👍👍

[@elikinder1506]

How great can it get! Seeing the Marine dance in his uniform brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for the best video I have seen in years.

[@theaffiliate4208]

Who better to participate in a war dance then a Marine, and who better to be a Marine then a Native-American warrior?

[@americanusterminus5632]

ALL MARINES MUST LEARN THIS WAR DANCE ALL ARMY PERSONNEL MUST LEARN THIS WAR DANCE

[@iggymoyanojr7145]

Do forget the U.S AIR FORCE , we have native peoples too...

[@delaremnant4317]

Iggy Moyano Jr, only if you’re from one of the Pueblo tribes 🦅🦋 Aaaaaaaeeee! Just kiddin’

[@kermifrog7789]

Than father must be so proud right now! Left a tear in my eye! God bless em! Thank you for your service young man. Thank you for preserving your heritage!

[@TheTiki1111]

This is sooo BEAUTIFUL!!!! Much respect to the Marines, and our ancestors!!!🌸💜🌸

[@minervagalvez4748]

Incredibly Beautiful, Touching and Moving to see the two identities blend together ❤ It brought so much Peace to my soul that I cried Joyous tears!!! Thank you for sharing 🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸❤

[@Itsyagurlb]

All I know is these drums are hittin baby I love this it’s so beautiful 😍