USMC Boot Camp Departure Day - DelandoBrad

20100628: My departure to USMC Boot Camp

[@machinehead7768]

*Many hours later when anxiety kicks in* “GET OFF MY BUS NOW”

[@TCORV]

That ain't your bus tho it belongs to the driver or the company itself

[@saltyassassin]

Reality check😂😂

[@Thundering_third_0311]

Now scream AYE SIR!

[@darrenbraydon8918]

sorry to be so off topic but does anyone know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account? I somehow lost my login password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me.

[@gannonkevin9805]

@Darren Braydon instablaster ;)

[@opusmax1]

I rarely cry, but I did out of pride when my son was sworn in at MEPS Columbus. It was a true joy to see him graduate 13 weeks later on Parris Island.

[@storman4482]

opusmax1 Columbus Ohio? That’s where in from

[@Ryan-no4sp]

i went to columbus as well

[@bbolin1925]

Thank your son for his services. Mine leaves out in couple weeks and I’m so not ready.

[@dashun1406]

Videos like this is what help recruits make it through bootcamp

[@brunomarsjunkie1515]

damn right it dies a lot of courage too.

[@tboy221]

you have to realize that you are an adult now and have your own life to live and your own career to make. after joining i moved away from home in Michigan to California. i have my own family and my life to live. dont get me wrong, i still visit my family back in Michigan but most of them are hateful of me for being transgender. thats ok though because i have my new family here in California.

[@jalennelson6599]

TGIRL Davina How long did you move away? I leave for Paris Island in 26 days. I am 25 and have lived on my own for 4 years now. When I get out in 4 years, I am not coming back to my state (Connecticut) I plan on moving somewhere nice and warm all year.

[@tboy221]

Jalen Nelson well, when i was on active duty in the Marines i decided to stay in. the pay was good and the VA homeloan thing helped me buy my home. im from Michigan also a snowy state and i moved to southern California where its mostly warm all year. it gets chilly in the winter time but a hoodie or fleece sweatshirt works just fine. you shouldnt plan on getting out in 4 years. wait until a year before end of your contract before you decide. (you never know, you might like it) i did. the military pays you extra for being married and living off base, which basically covered my mortgage and other bills.

[@tboy221]

Jalen Nelson i actually moved out of my parents house when i was like 22. i tried to save up money in order to get an apartment but i found myself in deadend jobs going nowhere. my friends were in the Marines and i decided to go that route and it was the best decision i ever made. because of it i was able to purchase my own home, move out of my parents house and be on my own.i now have my own family in southern California,

[@titansniper]

These are REAL men. I'm not normally very emotional, but when you watch family members hugging them good bye you really are reminded that heroes are born and brought up young. I'm 31 and I realize every time that these MEN are going to change the world and do things for country that I could never do. Thank you for your service. Semper Fi. Do or die.

[@marccano5061]

I got a little choked up,,!!!

[@marccano5061]

Semper Fi,,,, they just threw my ass in there,,,I left from St Louis Missouri AFES station,,,the biggest one of us was intrusted with all the paperwork we got crammed into a cab and off to Lambert airfield to catch our flight to San Diego,,,,I was scareder thatn a Mutherf****r,,,but we all graduated.

[@FairLady822]

In 1988, I had to take that same walk through Detroit Metro. Now I'm about to witness my Son doing the same in Dallas, who leaves for MCRD-SDiego come June. No matter how hard you try preparing for that day, the Mother supercedes the Marine. At that very moment, we watch you go from our little boys to young Men...Marines, at that. Continued success to you, and SEMPER FI!

[@brianmo946]

5 hours later..."GET OFF MY FUCKING BUS!!!"

[@brunomarsjunkie1515]

lol, I know that is not supposed to be funny but the way I look at it the way you say it is funny. I am weird.

[@bread8609]

+griffon Rider u fine bruh it's funny as hell

[@TheTurk56523]

AND GET ON MY YELLOW FOOTPRINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SonHeadFirst]

I love that you added a hillsong worship song in the background!!

[@bid911sniper]

The hardest part is making it to this part. It's way harder than any else you face in the corps. Once you get on that bus it feels awesome. Way better than expected.

[@Jeremiahking101]

God bless you man! And all the other marines out their! Cant wait till im 17 and finished with highschool

[@sloane5445]

Update?

[@Jeremiahking101]

@@sloane5445 I did join from 2014-2019. Had a blast and I miss it every day. Im now on my senior year of college and working full time in the IT industry.

[@yes-kr7pv]

@@Jeremiahking101 legend updated 11 years later

[@gtaclxpsu5032]

@@Jeremiahking101 I’m leaving in 2 weeks I’m shitting bricks 😂

[@Jeremiahking101]

@@gtaclxpsu5032 Its honestly going to be the worst and best time of your life. Appreciate the moment because youll see that once its over, its over. Enjoy the suck!

[@Bigrawr2]

I'm leaving to MCRD San Diego at the end of June! can't wait!

[@CakeraidHelper]

how are you now

[@oplastkill7350]

How was your experience in the corps bro

[@frenkiedejong7377]

OPLastKill i dont think he made it back...

[@user-uh5eg6qo5t]

Frenkie de Jong Lmaoaoa

[@seand67]

Man, this was an awesome video.

[@brunomarsjunkie1515]

nice song to go with this video. Sometimes it makes me tear up because you giving your life for our freedom. proud of you.

[@christopherrabun7236]

Thanks for these videos man. You've inspired me to make a Vlog about my journey to becoming a Marine. Thanks for serving, God bless.

[@marccano5061]

I'm a 65 year old veteran,,,, and very proud of All these young men!!! I wish them all Godspeed !🙏🏻

[@bbolin1925]

Thank you for posting this. I am so not ready for my boy to leave in few weeks. Again thank you so much

[@richardsnyder6235]

Departed January 30, 1974. MCRD Parris Island S.C. 0311.. Good luck.

[@highlife438]

My uncles went thru P.I...heard it was a bitch... Thank You for your service

[@davidsholem]

The dude hanging out the window of the bus will be the first to get his was kicked!

[@geeksquad2]

Hey, bro this video was very well done! Thanks for posting!

[@10Pipkin]

Your videos are helping me get through this waiting and anticipation before I head to PI... Thanks

[@saltyassassin]

Don’t call them Marine just yet... gotta earn that title. That being said.... I’m extremely proud of every young man in this video. Not many young people have the drive or commitment to serve our country. I remember the night I reported to MCRD San Diego. Scariest night of my life!! Would I do it again?!!.... oh HELL YEAH!! It’s still the best choice a young man/woman can make coming out of high school. I learned so much in the Marine Corp! Best time of my life! Good luck Recruits!!

[@ProBassCatch]

Leaving in 3 days to parris island!

[@iansmith3977]

Devan Dean good luck man

[@tylergage5415]

Devan Dean leaving Sunday for parris island!

[@russellmitchem5465]

Devan Dean good luck!!

[@hennggueljuancarlos8603]

Devan Dean How was it?

[@ProBassCatch]

Juan Carlos Henng Guel It was well worth it. Definitely more mental than physical, but it's really not bad. Had some of the best times of my life there, and also some of the worst haha

[@pstorm802]

Great vid and even greater song! Havnt seen a video like this yet

[@BGfrom_MI]

I enlisted into the Marine Corps 15 years ago at the same MEPS Station in Detroit, Michigan right after I graduated high school. July 17, 2006: the beginning of a journey from being a boy to becoming a man. Started out as an E-1 private in the Marines, now a First Lieutenant in the Army. Joining the military was the best decision I ever made and has been rewarding in every way possible!

[@BudgetGainsByJJ]

Cool, I'm thinking of joining the marines or navy. As a greencard recruit, do you have any recommendations on which branch to join?

[@BGfrom_MI]

@@BudgetGainsByJJ Depends on what you want out of your military career and what you're seeking in life. If you want a challenge, adventure, brotherhood, and to be better than the rest, Marine Corps is the way to go. If you want to see the world, get an education, and retain some civilian aspects of yourself, Navy would be a better choice. Good luck to you no matter what choice you make!

[@BudgetGainsByJJ]

@@BGfrom_MI I seek brotherhood more than anything. Only thing that has me thinking to not do marine corps is everyone telling me that you can have psychological problems after the constant mental torment (this is coming from people which haven't been marines) ... I'm also 28, Idk if that's too old or not for such a branch like marine corps. But thanks for your advice man

[@goonie1995]

If you're not in the best shape (like me and im joing the corps.) start working out now. The biggest thing though is the mental challenge. Don't ever tell yourself you can't do it. Keep telling yourself that YOU CAN DO IT! Almost anyone can do this, it just takes the mentality to make it.

[@armandohernandez2926]

I'm going into the Marine Corps, and I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for this opportunity, Jesus is who I'm doing it for and he deserves all the glory, honor, and praise, I know he'll give me strength, I will make it through bootcamp not by my own strength but by the power of the holy spirit living inside of me✝️🛐🙏

[@combatrat69ttv25]

i like how hes calling poolees marines...nice

[@libertarian4life221]

Little did they know he would become an officer

[@wilsontc123]

Thanks for posting this. I leave tomorrow, and I go through MEPS again the day after tomorrow

[@NJAceSgt]

How did it go for you? You still in the service?

[@TheEZCompanyPrivate]

every time i watch this vid i get excited to leave for boot camp. Shipping out July 29 Parris Island Semper Fi!!!!!

[@AdriennePierce07]

This video made me tear up. I too will be joining the Marine Corps soon. Good luck these next 3 months, and throughout your Marine Corps career!

[@gtaclxpsu5032]

Update?

[@MBayas1]

Those smiles will disappear in a couple of hours.....you understand that.....ooooorah...

[@Walterraleigh33]

I left June 6. Just retired it was a great run. The worst part about Boot Camp at PI is the bus ride to the unknown. I second guessed getting on and off the bus but when all said and done I am PROUND to say I am a MARINE. I am a member of the Strongest, Bravest, and Layest Family ever. With 237 years of prodicing only the best.

[@jamesinman5789]

I was there in January 74 about a month in training started dec. 24 1973 graduated march 11 1974 went in at age 18 today I'm 66yrs old ill. Never forget. Parris island I would like to hear. From those like me that graduated from plt 3008 semper fi

[@AznnBoy96]

wow God's good, can't wait until i leave for my bootcamp!!

[@patriot6943]

Same.

[@melissa-nn7oy]

its been 6 years, how was boot camp?

[@jacobmont8244]

got 3 more years before its my turn gonna be a Marine like my father and my friend who left last june I cant wait to be part of the brother hood, im gonna be Recon Marine when i get in, thanks for all the great vids Delando your a good inspiration for us all

[@ZacharyKennethBell]

June 18th is when I ship off to become one of the few and the proud, can't wait to earn my ega! I'm so pumped!!!

[@bubbles6883]

I get nervous just watching this video. I turn 17 in 5 months!

[@nhpchrisss]

How did it go

[@cherokees51]

SEMPER FI ,I was there in 1970,you should be proud,your one of the nations best

[@jimmypittsburgh2914]

6 years of the best days of my life.

[@AK47PAINTING]

46 days left for me. April 6th. I'm ready mentally but I need to keep working physically.

[@JackMeoff46]

Josh Yates Lmao you’re not ready at all

[@RostedSheep]

Later that day.....

[@sharpshooter6746]

"GET OFF MY FRICKEN BUS"

[@pattipelayo2683]

waaa? you mean these yellow footprints ??!!

[@nhpchrisss]

IIIIIIII,THIS RECRUITTTT! OPEN YOUR FRICKIN MOUTH!

[@sweetluvnwill698]

Great video. This reminds me of myself leaving to boot camp back in June of 1992. (1992-1996) (2002-2006) 0341 semper Fi.

[@samuelledezma5210]

This just inspired Me, I swore in yesterday since I’m in high school I don’t have to go until august 1, 2022, my recruiter is trying to get me an earlier date as my request but he said if I can graduate early he can get me a date as early as January, I’m so excited to leave tho and serve my country

[@V1TT00]

Just gave me the chills.

[@KungFuSnuggles]

God bless you Marine, and your family.

[@wicho253]

This is just the first step then the real world of the military starts.

[@bryantgregory]

OOORAH!! I swore into the marines July21 and leave for boot camp Jan3. Just like USMCHUNTER2010 said, this video highly motivated me also!! Take care bro, good luck!

[@rubenrodas8535]

April 11th 6 days from now MCRD Paris Island so ready

[@shellydavis855]

How did it go?

[@snooptron]

you made me nervous watching this lol i cant wait to go

[@sgtjarhead99]

We didn't have anything like this when I left for boot camp back in '85. My recruiter picked me up at my house and unceremoniously dumped us off at the MEP center. While we waited to be sworn in, we were in a room with about 50-60 other people (mixed branches) waiting to be given orders before being shuttled off to the airport. There was a Sgt (Marine) who spent a few minutes giving everyone a quick overview of what to expect at their respective USAF, Navy, and Army boot camps. When he finally got to talking about Parris Island, he said "Who are my Marines?". Only 3 of us raised our hands. He only smiled and said "You are going to have 13 fun filled weeks on the Island. Do your best. Enjoy". And that's all he said. We were like "WTF?". All the other recruits looked at us like we were dead. I look back now and can see how funny that moment was.

[@dog_head]

Hahaha damn.. I'm next. Jan 24th

[@cptnplanet1]

The guy talking at the oath is the same guy who gave our paperwork orientation at the physical portion of MEPS.

[@c.s.k.5813]

@2:08, YEAAAAAHHHHH, INFANTRY!!!!!!!! So glad there's a grunt within all those Pogs.

[@RenzoStenzoBuilt]

I wish I would have made a little blog or something to keep up with my journey through boot camp. Been on since Mar 23, 09. CPL/USMC

[@AlphaHeLIxCIA]

Literally a plane ride to Hell. haha

[@xXSgtWolfXx]

This ain't hell.

[@seand67]

Great video Delando

[@TheCampbell808]

THIS IS ME IN 5 DAYS!!! LETS DO THIS!!!

[@nhpchrisss]

How did it go,been 8 years

[@MrFreshlikewoah]

This is an amazing video man. Thank you for every thing you do/have done/will do. Leaving 20120326 for Parris Island. Intel.

[@darrinkelly6891]

loved watching this, made me smile cus ik this will be me come tuesday oct 11th

[@thegame245]

Hope all is well at bootcamp bro...God Bless You

[@kilo393]

I was 13 when you went to boot camp. Im 21 now and enlisting.

[@usmcsargent0218]

i ship out monday, thanks for all the inspiration!

[@jesuscortez7407]

REALY REALY GREAT VIDEO :D IM GLAD YOU DID THIS VIDEO COUSE NOW I HAVE AN IDEA OF WAT ILL BE GOING THREW THIS AUGUST IS MY DEPARTURE DAY

[@JimboSlice27]

@ZacharyKennethBell June 18 is my ship date too! Parris Island?

[@BKkillaz]

dang man this belongs in a Marine Corps boot camp documentary lol mad emotional

[@hanzsolo5460]

im shipping out october 25, anyone else ?

[@DirtyDebFurn]

@DelandoBrad could you have gotten in any sooner, and how are you liking logistics? what is your specific mos?

[@lookthedm]

Awesome video

[@chase6string]

great video, great song too.

[@edwardhakobjanyan]

My friend left last night for marines I’m devastated yet proud

[@nhpchrisss]

In a couple weeks he should be back but only for 10 days

[@chalateco5101]

I cry cos my son left yesterday to north Carolina to continue to training.

[@ArmyBarbie]

I love all ur vids

[@MrCoastie123]

What's the name of this song? Great video delandobrad my brother graduated November 4th from PI ever sense I've been so motivated to become a marine you and my brother give me so much motivation and determination to always strive for the best. God Bless you and hope all is doing well

[@RobTheBoxer]

Awesome video bro!

[@nathanhedger1751]

It's almost my time. Early August for sure, but could be July.

[@seand67]

How is Delando Bradford doing ?????

[@tomislavkraljic3335]

Shipping out to MCRD San Diego on October 19th as Infantry

[@AlphaHeLIxCIA]

How was it?

[@JimmyDShea]

Great video bro

[@catspajamas01]

Stephen Ingram- San Diego. Good luck to you!

[@kajehugh]

any advice how to get over the homesickness, because to be completely honest im really nervous about leaving home and heading to PI for 3 months

[@707kang]

Good luck man.

[@hodgkins92]

I leave for MCRD San Diego in 20 days!

[@mcbins1993]

counting down the days until i turn 17

[@KajunSamurai]

I leave in 9 days for pairs island... lord guide me 🥴😂

[@andrewrobinson7472]

Hey hope to hear that you’ve made it when you get out!

[@BasicallyShenanigans]

Did you make it?

[@KajunSamurai]

Andrew Robinson yeah I’m in the fleet now, in Southern California

[@KajunSamurai]

John McCluskey yessah, stationed in SoCal

[@thatguyjy7704]

@@KajunSamurai how was it be honest

[@RebelDawg91]

kinda funny how you have to leave from MEPS. i live 15mi away from PI. and the nearest MEPS depot is in jacksonvile Fl. so i would have to go 90mi south just to turn and and head 110mi north the same direction that i came from. these people need a map. lol, but i havent signed up yet but have been talking to a recruiter.

[@babyriikz]

Great song for a great video

[@royalrancevlogs7377]

My ship date is in 9 days March 9 to parris island I'm so excited amazing video also

[@Brahas123]

The green wiener claiming his victim!

[@DJ-bg6dc]

January 18th 2021 I will be going to Parris island. I haven't done shit with my life since graduating and I just said screw it! I'm going to serve my country honorably, give back to the country that has given me so many opportunities.

[@Soldier1287]

They said theyd send me to meps but they keep telling me "well see if we can send you down next week. Were waiting to hear back from meps." im still waiting.... I am a highschool graduate, i just turned 20 in august 31.

[@tigerjingles9734]

Well Oorah future devil dog way to have some integrity

[@demonxslayer5]

did you got to mcrd paris island or mcrd san Diego?

[@bryantakabor]

hey bro which camp you going to ? im getting shipped june 11th also, san deigo, it'll be great to see you there.

[@the_queen_redeemed]

Almost had me in tears

[@jordanpereira8326]

20130624, and I can't wait!

[@highlife438]

Go get it done Recruits...Come back U.S Marines🇺🇲💪🏿💪🏽💪🏻

[@SDandRnRoll]

Great vid. Brave young men for even trying.

[@danielwillis2179]

Any update on these guys??

[@Hardbody94]

Very inspiring.

[@LaKealoha21]

@DelandoBrand My boyfriend leaves for boot camp next month. How were you able to bring people past security?

[@xC0rUpTiOn]

that's me in 9 days! coming out of MEPS Lansing, MI!

[@crosschain95]

So unlike your initial swear in, when you swear in with people enlisting into all the different branches, the second time it is only with people from your prospective branch?