Army dad salutes his daughter on graduation day 🎓| Militarykind

This Army vet skipped his own college graduation to be there for his daughter's graduation. He even gave her her First Salute during the Army commissioning ceremony. 🎓
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[@Flexorcist3030]

The example this man set for his daughter is exceptional. Not only by being in the military, but being retired and still pursued a bachelors degree. This type of commitment is what starts generational excellence.

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

He is one amazing father. Bless his daughter for honoring her father, and for her choice to serve.

[@thesmileyman6817]

Logos Learner Top Dog decides Bud. Get with the best or die like the rest.

[@generalkweizr7091]

@Logos Learner take off the tinfoil hat clown

[@generalkweizr7091]

@Logos Learner amazing how idiots like you criticize others without looking at yourselves first

[@AmidaNyorai48]

😊😊

[@atonementatonement1886]

FATHERS ARE IMPORTANT PARENTS ARE IMPORTANT

[@waloalwynwayne7798]

You couldnt have said this more importanly. VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!

[@kingaragornii9940]

@Rose FabFour Which came first, chicken or the egg?

[@greywolf0167]

yes but our children are more important

[@butchyshoe]

That about sums it up for a strong close family.

[@TheMaster4534]

And all the ills of modern society can be traced to destroying the family

[@siskothekid4620]

She is beautiful! And so is her fathers pride for her.

[@bootycheese69]

Very....

[@GM8101PHX]

I am proud to have followed my Dad into the Air Force, he was a Staff Sergeant when I was born, my goal was to wear that same Rank. Effective 1 October 1981 I was promoted to Staff Sergeant!

[@EntoSanto]

Congratz man. :)

[@charlesudechi2796]

thats amazing really amazing..keep doing good God bless you

[@upahtv]

Which rank the daughter has?

[@omaksus7376]

@@upahtv 2nd lieutenant the lowest officer rank

[@greywolf0167]

for what its worth even if we not same country...i am proud of you and your dad to

[@Mark-yb1sp]

I am so proud of you both and I don’t even know you.👍🏻

[@kikatis3313]

Made me cry💪

[@fredflintstone1547]

same

[@lucasjohnson1709]

Hello

[@gabrielmcollazo6675]

You are sssso right! Godspeed!

[@kenrooks3539]

E÷÷÷@

[@sergeantmasson3669]

I'm US Army Special Forces 10 years medevac veteran NCO. High point of my life was congratulating my oldest daughter when she became a LT Colonel in US Army Special Forces as a combat medic.

[@robertwillis4061]

Thank you to you and your daughter for your service.

[@andymiller6661]

​@@robertwillis4061 There's no such thing as colonels being medics. Or women in the Green Berets

[@irisnperez1827]

I'm 60 years old, retired 1SG and here I am crying like a little dude

[@clementk.2561]

You can tell that the daughter adores her Dad and the father loves his daughter. What a tight knit family. Awesome!!!!

[@Nightfighter82]

she's going to make a good Army Officer because she already understands the value of listening to NCO's and how they run the Army.

[@certifiedcutea4793]

Tf I was just looking up diff types of salutes and now I'm crying???

[@lordchickenhawk]

Same

[@BuddaFly18]

Right 😭😭😭😭😭

[@fakes51]

Same here 😢

[@scotthammond3105]

Unfortunately, my wife and I were not blessed with kids. If we were, I would be so proud to have a daughter like her. God bless both of you for all you do! Cheers!

[@kepler186f4]

One lucky daughter, one proud father!

[@connorwood108]

"go to your room" "no, you go to YOUR room, that's an order" "yes ma'am"

[@asouthernlad717]

Hahahaha!!!! This PJ salutes your comment.

[@robinmyman]

He has more medals...😂

[@officialjeremiahrussell]

That is beautiful! But she’s a higher rank than her dad; that’s amazing!

[@General_Eisenhower1945]

But that speaks nothing of experience.

[@General_Eisenhower1945]

@COUNTRYBOI I'm not mad, he's been in imma guess 15 years and she not commissioned (date of video) but when she is, her desicion rules. That's why junior officers are seen as confused or I guess stupid, they either Don t have a good NCO guiding them or they don't listen

[@bobbyrobby3600]

And you are a feminist. Women should not be in the military.

[@bobbyrobby3600]

That is disgusting that his daughter outranks him.

[@alader0786]

@@bobbyrobby3600 why?

[@marvinjacobtiu]

What a gorgeous officer and an absolutely proud dad.

[@______mashedpotato_______7452]

definitely a PROUD DAD,AND A PROUD DAUGHTER

[@raaven616]

She chose the Military Police Field. (I am a retired SSG Military Policeman.) As a father I know how proud he is of you. May God bless you both with long life together.

[@JohnH20111]

she’s going to have a lot of problems with Army Engineers, because MP’s & Engineers do not get along very well

[@DhavalBrahmbhatt2627]

As a parent, this is the happiest you can feel. To witness the achievement of your child in person like this. Nothing comes close!

[@daviddarden1915]

This really warms my heart. As a dad of two sons who are presently in the military, US Marines and US Army. Now awaiting for my daughter to graduate and then go into the US Air Force. We Dads, always wants our children to do well or even have better opportunities than we had. Seems like yesterday, that I was a 17 year old military boy. Now age 57, a military dad and granddad. I hope I am around long enough to see one of my grand children do military too. So happy for this blessed moment for father and daughter, Congratulations from a military veteran, GOD speed to all of them who serve.

[@chiesoobikpo3716]

Wow. This is amazing.

[@edjarrett3164]

David, thank you for serving. What’s even more amazing your kids choosing to serve. It’s a testament to your raising amazing young adults who care. Thank you for this gift to our nation, few understand the importance and the sacrifice involved.

[@Grace-ty5ny]

God bless you and your family.

[@greensabr200]

Make sure your daughter isn't working flightline jobs or SECFO lol

[@rayjunior5058]

That's very cute. Daughter continue her father's footsteps.

[@JC-kz3ut]

Any parent who raises up children who are willing to serve their country should be proud.

[@elliesouza717]

I have a son in the Marines and I'm the daughter and wife of veterans. I couldn't be more proud

[@Nightfighter82]

That's a young Lt that is going to go far in the Army. And that's one hell of a dad. He knows she sacrificed a lot as a kid during his career so he put her first when it was most important to her. You can see how happy they are too and you know he was as good a dad as he possibly could as a senior ARMY NCO.

[@mikehappy2620]

These are special times that seem to go unappreciated today. Heartfelt congratulations to all the parents of young men and women that have chosen to dedicate their lives to service to our country.

[@2226robin]

My mother grown up in the country side of a third-word country, her education is 5 years elementary school, she never have a chance to enter to the junior high school because the jr high school is in the city not in the country side where my mother lived. I sent her the picture of my graduation with the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineer degree, for the whole year she shown my picture to everybody that she knew with tears in her eyes. I love you mum.

[@cisio64123]

This dad clearly understands his assignment as a parent and this is why he got the great daughter he did. He pointedly says he's already lived his life and had his career but she's just getting started and it's not about him anymore because she needs the support more. This heart warming moment of father and daughter bonding even more as fellow soldiers was far more precious and touching than if he had chosen his own graduation ...which he knew it would be and is exactly why he chose it. Nice that they chose to call him out on his own achievement and honor him about how he sacrificed his own graduation to be there to honor his daughter with her first salute as an officer.

[@jameslong9564]

I remember my first salute in the Air Force. It was my best friend, a Marine. I didn’t know he was going to be there. He flew from Afghanistan to Alabama just for the above reason. We hadn’t seen each other in a year and got two weeks together before he had to go back and I had my first duty assignment.

[@chole4me1]

Omg....awesome moment...whos cutting the onions?

[@sibbycooter9105]

chole4me1 😂

[@muotinzmultiply88]

Pure father daughter Love!!! Both proud of each other.....that's what's life is all about!!

[@mdb831]

Thank you for your service Lieutenant.

[@MegaSnow121]

A touching and uplifting story. Thank you to both father and daughter for serving our country.

[@HansNature]

Real father there!

[@lynnebrown-hardy1566]

I am crying like a baby. What a special moment between daughter and dad. Thank you both for your service!

[@MrSidney52]

That was a beautiful moment. Thank you for sharing.

[@BethWondrely]

I salute you, too. This had me in tears if pride...and you're not even my daughter!!!😭😭😭😭😭♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@maddieharr7211]

What a sweet moment.

[@bobbyrobby3600]

Sick moment

[@kaiisofly2375]

How lovely it must be to see the child you raised become successful, and she tells people it's all because of you👏👏👏🥺🥺.. May God bless and protect this special strong father and daughter bond! Shout out to all the military families out there. We salute you!

[@CreativeThinking52]

Thank you both for your service!! God bless you both.

[@rv7309]

Ordinary people becoming heroes, thank you both for choices you have made

[@jcaam8094]

What a great moment for them and for the whole US, an honor to have such an amazing young lady defending our country.

[@2075jman]

Okay, you got me, that was beautiful. I served in the Navy in which my daughter was born. 20 years later she joined the Navy, I will ever be proud of her.

[@rogeliodiaz5218]

The way she confidently smirks when her dad talks is goals respect

[@devildog3246]

OUTSTANDING!!! Be as proud of yourself as your father is of you. You'll go a long way young lady. OOH RAH!.

[@jamesgoines7663]

Thanks to you and your service for us and our country

[@davidpientafl]

My dad served in the Air Force for 26 years. My dad was just like Sgt. First Class Valentine. He would be there for me each and every time. He would be sacrifice to make our lives better. He would sacrifice for our country. Unfortunately I lost my dad at the young age of 67 to illness related to exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. When my father retired, I was in MCJORTC in high school. I had the honor to post the colors and present him with a flag flown over the U.S. Capital in his honor. It took everything I had to not become emotional. Keep cherishing your dad and that special bond. Life is incredibly short. Thank you for your service.

[@andymiller6661]

The Air Force doesn't have sergeant first class as a rank.

[@davidpientafl]

@@andymiller6661 If you correctly read my post, I never said my dad was a Sgt. First Class. I said "My dad was just like Sgt. First Class Valentine." My dad retired as a Senior Master Sergeant after 26.5 years of active duty. He served in Vietnam and Desert Storm.

[@1971tallica]

As he shows here, Dad's will always be there, and always will put you 1st. Just like I tell my own kids , no matter how old you are you will always be my my kids and I will always be there for you. I love his line " I lived my life , this is about her " , we may not always show it but know we're not just Dad's sometimes, a real Dad will be you Dad forever !! ( Notice I didn't say father, there are many people filling the role of "Dad" for whatever reason and they deserve the same respect. )

[@lucasjohnson1709]

Hello

[@miconis123]

As a dad, the best way to thank him is to do the same for any kids she has.

[@rayvictory]

That's beautiful !!! Thank you both for your services to this country !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@philflores4939]

You go Sarge !!!!!! This is what we Dads Do. Que dios lo bendigan siempre .

[@johntrapoltak6367]

oh she's so gorgeous

[@makomorales959]

Father is always a father!!! Salute to u sir!!!

[@americanaxetoolco2076]

When my son graduated flight training at Ft Rucker I pinned his wings on him in uniform! He had to salute me! Quite a moment! Outstanding video!

[@dpitt1516]

Well done !!!! You have an amazing dad !!! Congratulations !!!!! Thank you for your service !!!!!

[@joegaito702]

Congratulations best wishes to you and your family you should be amazed and proud your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated thanks don't work to hard love and appreciate you guys thanks you guys rock ! Joe

[@Longshanks1956]

Two powerful emotions, love and pride, brought together in a single moment. Simply exquisite.

[@howardthrongard640]

Hooah from an old sailor (24 years in the Navy, two years in Viet-Nam, son in law a retired Master sergeant in the World’s Greatest Army). Watching this gave me goose bumps!

[@JohnH20111]

massive respect for you and your Son-in-Law from another Retired Army Veteran

[@surajbadam8447]

She got two heroes in one person as a father, and as a soldier who served many years for the country.

[@79ped]

Let's just appreciate the amount of parents in uniform at this graduation. They really set themselves as true role models

[@nanlog4303]

Made me cry just watching it

[@carolinedenison8797]

That is how you honour one Air Force member to another!! And they just happen to be daddy and Daughter!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@andymiller6661]

What does the Air Force have to do with this?

[@jayster7591]

I LOVE AMERICA!!!

[@kennethtibbitts414]

thank-uou to all VETS

[@rebeccago158]

Father and daughter graduation days Congratulations to both of you

[@jeffreybell4801]

A dad will do anything for his daughter! I know I have a beautiful and wonderful daughter whom I am so proud of the great woman she has become!

[@kitioneqeleiyadranatuapati5081]

Much love from Fiji. Being a soldier myself...you must be a proud parent sergeant

[@ericwilson178]

Awesome! It even choked me up. So proud of all these young service members that have continued the tradition of volunteering to defend this nation and our freedom. Toujours Pret.

[@dawnback5333]

Wow that was a tear jerker, thank you both for your service!

[@cancershami1]

She already had tears in her eyes! No sir, those are my teary eyes.

[@c.c.c.8251]

Thats pretty cool . Thank ladies and gentlemen for your service 😊

[@andrewedwards4154]

Wow, that is just cool. If I am not mistaken the young daughter as a commisioned off-r outranks her dad and the old man now has to salute her and address her with respect. You don't see this every day

[@eddieglenn]

Now that is one proud Daddy 😢

[@theoldhobbit3640]

God danged dust in this house, make my eyes all watery......... I as a Veteran Salute you both and thank you for your past, present and future service.

[@speedymarinecore2409]

Go service your queen, british butler

[@theoldhobbit3640]

@@speedymarinecore2409 I assume that this is some sort of American humour that I have missed

[@jorgebernal3771]

It brought me on tears. This is a beautiful moment. We salute them and thank them for their service. GOD bless our troops!

[@sibbycooter9105]

WOW! What an awesome video! My youngest granddaughter will be graduating from Army Basic Training in the next few short weeks, & traveling in her Dad’s footsteps. My heart is so full of pride and thanks to God that both my son & his daughter chose this path!

[@musaqazim648]

So lovely father and daughter connection ❤

[@Ariebaby12]

This is great congrats on becoming a officer

[@jamieraynsford6741]

This made me cry. Excellent story the responsibility, sacrifice, and love and love for country. Very proud of both of you. Also very thankful for both of you and you are individual sacrifices so that my family can succeed and live in the freest Nation on Earth. My blessings to both of you and all your family.

[@chiefjoe8655]

What awesome respect...both ways. God bless you both.

[@johnnynewberry8582]

Made my eyes leak...proud father, proud daughter. To both of you, congratulations and Master Sergeant thank you a million times over for your distinguished service

[@johns5638]

He's a Sergeant First Class.

[@greywolf0167]

i am a Canadian...and they put tears of joy in my eyes...even as i write this....i had to retype it a few times cause of spelling errors from wishy washy filled eyes...i wish this young officer great adventures and support for both her and her father

[@sibbycooter9105]

greywolf0167, Me too! I also had to retype my comments a few times because my eyes kept leaking. At least I’m not the only one...😏

[@bojnebojnebojne]

To have that kind of connection and bond with your parent, that parent must be an extraordinary special person and good at not only his job as a parent, but as a mentor, life coach and friend. That is something not many people is able to do, so i respect this man a lot! And i respect his daughter for being an exemplary role model for young women to aspire to.

[@liaromeroyvigil7859]

The bond between father and daughter is PRICELESS

[@starlitnews]

Dad or no dad it's a salute from a noncom to an officer! Hey, wait a bit! There is more than that in that salute, there is abundance of love and appreciativeness and tears of happiness, both for dad and daughter.

[@lteejayfilms]

This actually brought tears to my eyes.Congratulations to the daughter and father

[@manacid-pl8qy]

So emotional

[@itsangeeelll7741]

Omg she is so beautifulllllll

[@amanrusom9498]

That shouldn't be important.

[@briancromartie3149]

@@amanrusom9498 Nobody said it was, Aman.

[@amanrusom9498]

@@briancromartie3149then why mention it.

[@briancromartie3149]

@@amanrusom9498 Because she is. Is that a problem?

[@harrylen1688]

None questions This is the real love of Father & Daughter.

[@karrysasfoot5407]

Awwww......I'm so proud to be a american........I proud you serve our great country ..........amazing

[@cassiestewart2603]

This is so sweet made me cry...watching this also makes me think of my bf who is in the Army stationed somewhere in Afghanistan 😥.

[@sandrasignorelli5960]

THIS WAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL AND EMOTIONAL MOMENT. IT MADE ME CRY. 😢

[@sougatamukherjee5298]

Beautiful moments, beautiful people, beautifully captured.. Best wishes from India..

[@bradgordon5912]

the tradition continues. these are "the best people."

[@rudolphwilliams1355]

So beautiful father and daughter God bless you both.

[@ZappakeR]

You can tell he raised his daughter right.

[@rickhickman1935]

What a tremendous tradition. Special people. Bless you every one.

[@MissShaylaB22]

From an alumna of the flames nation to you , thank you for both of you guys services and congrats on your degree !!!!! I salute you both !!!!! Let’s go flames !!!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@hoofgripweightlifting6872]

This is America's Army. Not afraid to show Humanity. Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@mrbigg151]

Very moving story. She IS beautiful and I hope she carries the legacy.

[@americanmetalhead3954]

As an officer? Oof, his dad has to address her as “ma’am” lol.

[@JackMeoff46]

American Metalhead And I’m sure he’s proud of that

[@frankieb9444]

LOL, he learned his lesson so when she showed interest in joining he ABSOLUTELY told her to become an officer.

[@americanmetalhead3954]

Outlaws 4 Life I never said he wouldn’t be proud... of course he has to! Seeing his blood being on the top as a leader! There’s nothing goddamn better than that!

[@americanmetalhead3954]

Frankie Bruan True Lol.

[@kaleahcollins4567]

While whipping her ass to if she step out of line in the military she might be Commander but at home he's commander chief Admiral Colonel lieutenant General Brigadier Chief whatever you want to say he definitely rule that roost and she know better

[@noelpatrick5074]

An accomplished father and a proud daughter,,, a perfect family,,God bless,,

[@rocambolli]

Her eyes are full of life. True beauty.

[@iamtobiizzy]

I swear I'm not crying, there's something in my eye

[@sibbycooter9105]

😂