The Marines

With significant access to Marine Corps training facilities around the country, The Marines examine the unique Warrior Culture of the smallest but fiercest branch of the U.S. armed services. The 90-minute documentary focuses on their training and considers what it takes to become a Marine and what it means to be a Marine.
This WNED PBS production premiered in August 2006.
Visit www.wned.org/television/wned-... to see more WNED PBS Original Productions.
Funding for "The Marines" is provided by The Alfiero Family Charitable Foundation, which celebrates the National Museum of the Marine Corps and Marine Corps Heritage Center, and by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you.
This program and channel are made possible by viewers like you. You can support Buffalo Toronto Public Media by making a donation. Thank you!
To donate, visit www.wnedmembers.org/alleg/Web...

[@tammywhite1028]

My dad was a Marine. I understand him a little better after watching this. He was the best man i ever knew. After the Marines he worked on helicopters for 33 years. He taught me that you can do anything you want to do. He built our house completely by himself, fixed our cars, did all the work around the house. And that was just on weekends and vacations. He taught his girls to be hard workers. You work for what you want. I always wanted to make him proud. Respect people. He died at 87. I miss him everyday. But he had a life to be proud of.

[@MrLawman82]

40 years ago today, I became a Marine.

[@2Oldcoots]

Thank You for our many Freedoms/

[@matthewraymie]

Rah salt dog

[@larryr191]

Thank you!!!

[@patrickoconnor1077]

Thank you devil dog

[@heavenbound1536]

Thank you

[@patrickwhisler3807]

I served the Corps for 32 years and would willingly fight beside my brothers and sisters again. Semper Fi !!

[@robertgoss4842]

Well said. You and me both.

[@robertgoss4842]

I just served one 3-year enlistment. That was about 56 years ago, but I have found that the longer I live, the more I love my USMC memories.

[@jonhenson5450]

@@robertgoss4842 exactly, life experience and time teaches us those were the VERY BEST people we would ever know.

[@kaloyanboyanovstefanov3124]

Hay womens serving,?

[@TheYoungCollector]

@@robertgoss4842 So Vietnam?

[@judithbuchanan4480]

My son is a Marine. I remember that phone call at almost 11 pm. I felt like my son was in prison but in a good way. I felt like I was in boot camp. I was his biggest supporter. I wrote to him every day. I went to all three of his graduations (Boot camp, MCT and MOS). My son was always a very disciplined young man and the Marine Corp made him even more disciplined. I am a proud Marine Mom. Thank you all for your service and sacrifice 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@REVOLVER_NOIR]

I always wondered what my folks thought of the erratic phone call in the middle of the night. Jan 26th 2002, they got the call. Semper Fi 😊

[@212fanita]

Make me cry all the time , my son is already 2 weeks and for me it’s 2 years take so slow this time 😢Dios lis cuide y de fuerzas pido por el cada día cada instante I miss him so much 😢

[@judithbuchanan4480]

@@212fanitaBoot camp was stressful for me too. I felt like I was in boot camp. I got more grey hairs in my head from it. Just write him lots of letters while he is in boot camp to encourage him because they feel like giving up at times. He will never regret doing it. My son is doing well especially since he gets to travel overseas.

[@raquelgallegos3594]

@@judithbuchanan4480me hizo mucho bien su comentario! Nunca le pediría a mi hijo de 19 años de edad el mas pequeño de mis 6 hijos yo tengo 64 !que fuera a los Marines! Pero Sorpresivamente el me anunció que iría 😢😮 y no lo detuve!!! Se va antes de septiembre 25 al boot camp y entre el gran orgullo y gozo que siento de su decisión también hay un gran clamor desde muy adentro 😢❤ que siento que mi corazón no va a soportar!!😭😭😭 sino fuera por la fuerte confianza que siento en el poder de Dios de que estamos en sus manos y la certeza que estamos haciendo su voluntad!🙏🙌🙌🙌 gracias x el consejo de las cartas ! ✍️ Empezaré a comprar sobres papel 📝 y estampillas! 😢❤😭😭 ellos le envían dirección a donde enviaremos sus cartas?? ✉️

[@SherTakahashi]

I joined the Corp in 1966. I loved the Corp. To this day, I look back, it was the hair cut that made us all equal.

[@bryanberg8132]

I wanted to be a Marine with every fiber of my being. I was robbed of that privilege by a disability. When I was in high school, I told a recruiter that I knew I couldn't run, jump, etc. well and that I knew what would happen to me over there, but I absolutely did not care. My fate did not matter to me one bit. I just wanted to serve. I will mourn that dream until the day I die. A friend gave me a tie clip from his uniform and told me I would have been a good Marine. I will carry that gift with me every day of my life. To those that I could not call my brothers and sisters, thank you from the very depth of my soul.

[@pauldeanda4985]

Sorry to be the one inform you, but you did not miss anything. A lot of what they say here is total BS. It's done for the public that does not know squat. You appear to be idializing something that you actually know every little about. While Boot Camp was fun and a bit challenging, it and the Fleet Marine Force we're nothing compared to how it's spoken about in shows like this one. After the 1st month, Boot Camp was actually fun. I did boot camp at MCRD San Diego and the rest at Camp Lejeune, NC., July 84-88. I had planned on doing 20 years, but after I saw the amount of sucking up and what not that one had to do in order to get promoted and other BS experiences, from being micro managed to not being mentally challenging, it became obvious that it was not for me. I ended up in an Artillary general support unit, but after much begging and whining I got myself transferred to a Direct Support unit and managed to at least go on a 6 month Western Med Float in 1987 and then Puerto Rico a few months after getting back to the states. This would have never happened in a General Support unit. I guess that my main issue was that I needed more adventure and I hated being micro managed, with a passion. Remember, don't believe most of what these people say, most of it is blowing smoke up your back side. Btw, I ended up joining the Army National Guard and doing 18 years. About nine in an aviation unit (helicopter mechanic) and the other nine as an NBC commissioned officer, with two deployments, one in Iraq in 05. With that said, some of it was fun, but a lot of it was total BS, with a shit load of “hurry up and wait”. 🤷‍♂️

[@jt.8144]

KZbin sympathizes with you.

[@JulianLopez-mh6be]

@@pauldeanda4985your experience is your experience, it doesn’t make sense If it wasn’t challenging, why didn’t you just rank up, or join the special forces, I had a very different experience, a lot of training, shooting and leadership. Also, don’t forget that Marines are combat ready, as in we fight and die in the battlefield like warriors. But your right, the Marines I was in was not a brotherhood More like a warrior cult. I think he would have loved it. That was my experience.

[@W1Robur]

​@JulianLopez-mh6be you might have rose tinted glasses brother... he's not missing the mark on a lot but he's also leaving out a lot of the good to be fair. But everyone's career in the corps is different. I had a good run and get out in a few months. Overall i think the organization has issues but the e5 and below clown posse that are my brothers make it worth it because there's no better group of mentally challenged psychos id rather bet by life on

[@user-qr5tw9bv6w]

I don’t think the BMW (Bitchy, Moany, Whiney) was in the same USMC I served for 11 years. I do think when passing through the strip mall looking for the Marine Corps, he made a wrong turn into Casual Company where the Sick, Lame, & Lazy were sequestered. A Real Marine knows you have to follow orders to have any hope of surviving an enemy encounter. Cry babies need not apply but you didn’t make the cut & we’re relegated to the National Guard where those that 😮😢😂“ just don’t 🎉

[@frankpriolo7735]

In the summer of 1965, Vietnam conflict was escalating. Those of us who were not going to college were being drafted. I knew that my draft notice would be coming any day. Rather than being drafted and serving two years in the Army. I went to the Marine Corps recruiter and enlisted. In 58 years, I have never regretted that decision.

[@pulido6974]

My pops volunteered for the marine corps in 1965. my grandfather fought in world war 2. He got my dad an agriculture deferment pass. My dad went to his uncle who was a marine in WW2. He drove my father to corpus christi texas. Where my father signed the papers. My father's uncle went back to the ranch. And told my grandpa your son is a man. He has something important to tell you listen. Thank you for your service sir

[@katherinegates1559]

♥️🇺🇲♥️ My first Love was drafted in November of 1965 and killed in 1968...He wanted to get married before leaving..I always regretted I wanted to wait until he got home..😔 I was young and scared...God Bless everyone of our Vietnam veterans...Always..🇺🇲♥️♥️

[@cledet9088]

​@katherinegates1559 Katherine, humans die twice, once when their physical body leaves this earth and the other when their memory dies and no one remembers them. Please always remember and keep his memory alive, because he never left you! he has been with you every day since the fateful day and left this earthly world. Have a wonderful day!❤

[@jmeyer3rn]

Had I had my life to live over, I'm 67, this culture would either would have killed me, or made me over, better. God bless our USMC. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@katherinegates1559]

@@cledet9088 🇺🇲 Thank you so very much for the beautiful comment.... Certainly touched my Heart..♥️🇺🇲♥️

[@jmanil]

I joined the Marine Corps in 1990 and became an 0311 Infantryman with 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 1st Marine Division. I so vividly remember my first day in BootCamp. I still remember the feeling of me rubbing my bald head as we finally got to go to sleep on the first night. I fell asleep asking myself "What the hell did you just do?".

[@ronmerson6986]

Everybody asked themselves that same question at some point in boot camp 😅 I know I did multiple times

[@LibCon1980]

The “Walking Dead.” Served with 1/9 in Okinawa.

[@ronmerson6986]

They were standing 9th marines back up as I was getting out in 08. Yup, walking dead!

[@hjmendoza71]

Striking 3/9 Gulf War veteran

[@jackrider3456]

Joined 1969 to Void the draft. Fulfilled my dream since I was 3 yrs old. Did 16 yrs knees went. Semper Fi to all Marines.

[@LJDS1979]

Almost 20 years out of the Corps and nobody has ever asked "what did you do in the Marines?" Simply being a Marine is all that mattered.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

Yes

[@hml3672]

I've heard a lot of soldiers say, " I could have been a Marine." I've never seen a Marine who said, "I could have been a soldier." No Marine would want to be a soldier.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

@@hml3672 facts

[@msgtcharlesbarnettsr7182]

Served 1970-1996 would do it all over again without a second thought.

[@louisgonzalez6935]

Probably the most hardcore era 🙏🏴‍☠️🫡 IMO 🫶🫡

[@Lovemygrandkids04]

Ty for your service marine!

[@DanHolly3]

Thank you for your service.

[@Elagentejefe]

May 1995, my first 5 minutes at MCRD San Diego was preoccupied with the question, "What in the holy hell have I done?" Can't say the next 4 years were the best of my life, but they were the best building blocks of my life. And I made friends I'll have until die, then we'll regroup in heaven and guard its streets.

[@jitgreen8366]

I was in the Navy, but Man I love the Marines. Edit , Fair Winds and Followings Seas to all the Devils and Squids reading this.

[@hml3672]

Squids had the best chow, Thanks.

[@mcdutchpatriot6763]

I am a Dutch Marine I served with British and US Marines and I am proud we are all one, we all will be a Marine our whole life ..QUA PATET ORBIS

[@E0311PMC]

Thank you for you service, but I’m a U.S. Marine…watch the video US Marines are US Marines and it’s definitely different then anything else. That’s why it’s special to US Marines.

[@mcdutchpatriot6763]

@@E0311PMC Hi Eric also thank you for your service. Dutch marines are maybe more different than US marines. To become a Dutch marine, you have to pass a 3 days physical test, your body will be completely inspected and you get a mental inspection by several psychiatrist. Every 3 days 80 boys go to Amsterdam and get this inspection. All these boys already passed the regular army inspection. But only 2 or 3 will pass the test to go to the Marines basic training. This is based in Rotterdam and it takes 7 months, in these 7 months you are more outside in the Forrest, at see and in the air. 150 of the selected boys wil start, and more than 50% will not finish. In my term only 62 became a Marine. And this is just the beginning, it takes 3 years to become a corporal, and all marines get special artic training, in Norway. Mountain training in Scotland, Jungle training in Martinique. They can be deployed from helicopters, planes, from different ships and boats. And within the Marines we have specialist training, mountain leader, frog men, anti terrorist units, snipers. Don’t underestimate Dutch Marines, but it is good you feel like a Marine… the best

[@seanbrennan4356]

@@E0311PMCthe US Marines share a lot in common with uk and British marines and train with each other on a consistent basis. He’s simply sharing we share an affinity for one another

[@sandman75sandman97]

@@E0311PMC Just to put u in your place. U sir dont even have your own language. Same go s for history. Now get back in your place sir.

[@JB-td9fz]

​@@seanbrennan4356the training is incomparable to RM training.

[@princegroove]

I’m a US Navy veteran with a cousin who served in the Corps; thank you for all that you do, Jarheads! 🇺🇸👊🏻💪🏻

[@TheYoungCollector]

Thank you for your service. What did you do in the Navy? Just curious.

[@princegroove]

@@TheYoungCollector Thank you so much! I served during Desert Storm/Shield and was deployed in the gulf on an amphibious ship.

[@TheYoungCollector]

@@princegroove My uncle was in the Air Force and went to Desert Storm. What medals do you have?

[@Diego-ye9tq]

Your leaders have sex changes 💪👍

[@user-vv2xs9qj3o]

Now it has become LGBTQ company

[@TailRotorMafia]

Currently serving, best decision I’ve ever made. There’s a true difference between a Marine compared to the rest. The pride, willingness to complete the mission, constant drive… the list is endless. I will always have pride in my choice to serve in this beloved Corps

[@GINABEANA205]

Thank you. Semper Fi

[@Bledsow]

You r exactly who I’m talking about 😂 you are not a real Marine your a New Marine trained by women 😂 jesse Kelly is right we are gonna get r ass kicked the next war we got woke shit protecting us

[@hml3672]

My Corps, Your Corps, Marine Corps.

[@theyoungamptech320]

"no matter how many times you knock him down, hes gonna get to his feet" makes the hair on my neck stand up. Its been almost 10 years since I stepped off the Island. Best decision I ever made for myself.

[@richarda.valdes1197]

I joined in 1961 and served till 1967. Four brothers before me were marines. The oldest brother was the first Mexican born full bird Colonel in the marines. SEMPER FI. Sgt. THE OLD CORP will always be the best of us.😊

[@katherinegates1559]

♥️🇺🇲♥️ yes ...Old Breed...my dad..I have his book..🇺🇲

[@jerrypowers5763]

51 years ago. Raised a family,but never forgotten my brother in Arms. Takes the Few the proud a US Marine to get through . Our faith has been one of the most thing. We did what we do under God. Took a oath to serve our Country.

[@wendylinton453]

Once a Marine Always a Marine ..God Bless all who serve and have served..👏👏👏👏

[@user-fz8zv5en8m]

Semper Fi my brothers and sisters in the Corps. OOHRAH!!!! Once a Marine always a MARINE!!!

[@anthonyjones9868]

Once a Marine always a Marine

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

@anthonyjones9868 "ONCE IN THE AGENCY ...once in the guard, once in the KKK, once in the BLM, once it is over it is over at once; you gotta serve the so callled elite bankers ANYHOW, no matter the gear, the fear or whacha wear ..."

[@koolshaker7615]

Oooh rah!

[@johndoppleguard]

Jones, dave jones.

[@enditakamweneshe6428]

What about all those homeless marines that the US government just disgards like old rags despite sacrificing their lives for their country?

[@bigdee8189]

Any branch can say that! Once a Soldier always a Soldier, for example!

[@user-us9dw2ue5i]

I joined the Marine Corps in 1982 and retired in 2003 served during the gulf and our war on TERROR. Semper Fi! DO or DIE

[@inezzbeadz]

My oldest son recently got out of the Marines. My youngest just signed up !! I am so proud of both my devil dogs!! Much RESPECT. PRAYERS for my son n his comrades 🇺🇸

[@wendylinton453]

👍🇬🇧❤🇱🇷

[@bigdee8189]

You refer to your sons as dogs??? 🤣🤣. Okay! Whatever!

[@robertgoss4842]

I tingle with pride when I see messages like yours. I know your heart must be bursting with pride for your boys!

[@shaneyeestudio]

God bless them!

[@benjaminc8789]

@@bigdee8189not just any dog . A devil dog apparently 🙄

[@robertconville6269]

I became a Marine in 1976 at 18! Very proud to carry that title! Semper Fi!

[@BuffaloTorontoPublicMedia]

Thank you for your service.

[@jean.xaviermartin6471]

I'm a old French Sergeant From the French Air Force and I support all m'y American Brothers in Arms

[@richardchase9811]

my time as a marine rifleman in vietnam was the single greatest event in my life. semper fi

[@charlesfiscus4235]

December 1986 I stepped on those famed "Yellow Footprints". I spent 5 years and by the grace of God I survived Desert Shield/Storm. Semper Fidelis

[@ronmerson6986]

Grace of God? Wasn't that like a 3 week or less tank war and air war. I went in in 03 so i was young to remember very much of that war

[@charlesfiscus4235]

@@ronmerson6986 the air war started on 17 January 1991 and it lasted until 24 February 1991. We all were subject to scud missile attack , so yes thats what I meant by the grace of god

[@nonyabiz9487]

I barley remember the yellow foot prints at all.. The life changing moment for me as a Marine was when we finally met our assigned platoon drill instructors during the indoc speech. Things changed for ever when that happened from innocent ignorance to serious real world.

[@hayfielddraw4364]

I spent four years active with 2/5 and four years in the Reserve with 2/23. Every moment of this documentary makes me swell with pride.

[@starspangledmanlet6999]

Retreat Hell saltdog

[@jeffreybrinck1255]

I was in 2/5 in 1980 to 1982. we where stationed at Camp Margaretta on Camp Pendleton at that time .

[@stephenkinsey4723]

2/5 69-70 VN.

[@jamezbrian4135]

three - five (my damn keyboard is broken).

[@danielmarso7242]

I joined the Corps ,I was 17 , every day at Parris Island , was an extreme test . I served for 13 years , I wouldn't trade it for anything , and it has helped me all my life ,to meet adversity, I lean on what we went through , and know it's still in me !

[@poodledoodlequilter6479]

My husband is a Cuban immigrant who served in the USMC! He is the kindness man I've ever met, but he is the scariest man I've ever known!

[@BrianAten]

Did he do the Haitian Cuban mid 90s…they were scraping for interptors

[@poodledoodlequilter6479]

@@BrianAten He came over in 1978, and he loves this country! We share four sons, they are all grown now but he is the BEST! I'm so glad he asked!

[@BrianAten]

@@poodledoodlequilter6479 but the fed shitz onmarines…that’s all

[@poodledoodlequilter6479]

@@BrianAten What do you mean, my husband went far in the USMC.

[@TheUsmc0802]

Man this is old. They filmed my OCS class for this. Jan-April 2006. Seems like yesterday.

[@W1Robur]

I see that username. Shake and bake Sir.

[@TheUsmc0802]

@@W1Robur hell yeah!

[@2NDCBT]

I Joined in '82 and graduated from MCRD San Diego and became a 1371. 2nd Cbt Eng, 2nd Mar Div. My son joined in '22. and graduated from MCRD San Diego and is a 2131, 7th Comm Btn. Graduating on that meat grinder and watching my son do the same (second only to watching him being born) are the best moments of my life! Not one regret and could not be prouder. Semper Fi brothers and sisters!

[@spacecat77]

1371 in 9th ESB Okinawa Japan, Semper Fi brother! :) It's quite the job to have in the Corps!

[@fredselbman3319]

44 years ago, I earned the title United States Marine ! I was an 0341, I served with 3/9, 2/4 and 3/7 1979-83 Semper Fi 🇺🇸

[@etltopeka1012]

Gene Lowe Moter T now living in Topeka Kansas 9301 SW Peck St Topeka Kansas. If you are in Kansas, stop in for a cup of coffee. I have Parkinsons disease and might hit the big lawsuit from Camp Lejeune. Then we'll go to Longhorns for a Ribeye and a top shelf scotch.

[@Travers-kx4zk]

My Dad was a Mustang Marine and fought at The Chosin Reservoir

[@bobsit1945]

Retired Navy Hospital Corpsman and served five years with Marine units during my time. While I never saw combat, I'm so proud of my time with them.

[@shanerobinson4744]

6/2/1999, 24 years ago, I stepped onto those yellow footprints. Semper Fidelis!

[@jamezbrian4135]

the bus stops, door opens, everyone goes dead silent

[@garyjohnstone6422]

Marines are really special shock troops designed to shred opponents. So well loved by all. We are so proud of you all, past and present.

[@robertengland8769]

I respect the Marine Corps. Glad they're on our side.

[@kathyfisher4038]

Do the right thing! Our country would be better and stronger if the Marines trained every man and women before becoming a politician! You are in my prayers.

[@redeyedmongoose2963]

P. I. ‘69 Semper Fi, forever and always !

[@TheYoungCollector]

Thank you for your service sir🫡. Did you go to Vietnam?

[@paulsuprono7225]

In my youth . . . I became a Young Marine. Upon High School graduation, I enlisted as an Airman, United States Air Force. Manyatime, I wondered whether I joined the right service. SEMPER FI - Always Faithful 🪖 🇺🇸 👍

[@joecpluck2336]

17/07/1980 was my first day a MCRD. It shaped my whole life! Good night Chesty wherever you are! Semper Fi USMC all the great men and women of our Corp!

[@genemurphy4229]

My oldest son just received his Eagle,Globe, and Anchor this morning. Very proud Dad.

[@robertgoss4842]

I know you must have popped 2 or 3 buttons on your vest.

[@franklarkin6706]

55 yrs ago I joined the Marine Corps. Served in Vietnam and I'm extremely proud to this day for for being a member of the finest fighting force known to man. Semper Fi brothers!

[@TheWorldsOkayestUSMarine]

Semper Fi, you old fart! I'll see ya in Fiddler's Green.

[@user-vv2xs9qj3o]

And lost in Vietnam

[@billcarlo692]

The politicians lost Vietnam. ​@@user-vv2xs9qj3o

[@johnnichols2710]

I thought the seals were the finest?

[@lwinaus8810]

6 March 1972 I entered the gates of Parris Island and my life changed forever. 14 weeks later I left Parris Island as a United States Marine. In a few days it will be the 52nd anniversary of that day, I will hang the Marine Flag from my veranda and proudly think that at 72 years old, I am still a Marine. Semper Fi.

[@TheByrd8992]

I salute to the Marines and to all those who served our country to protect us and have sacrificed their lives for us thank you and again I salute you all...I love what you guys do it takes a lot of courage and commitment...

[@ernestneal5696]

I'm Army and these guys are highly respected.

[@jimmiemackey728]

Can't believe you said that solider

[@bigdee8189]

Most marines are fricking POG's!! That means they'll NEVER see action, besides munching on crayons!

[@robertsanchez4617]

The Marine Corps helped to establish my strong manhood after my 4 years... . it was & is an experience of a lifetime that most people don't understand unless they go thru it themselves. I say, Semper FI, do or die.... United States Marine Corps.

[@bigsteve6200]

Outstanding ! The World's Finest US Marines. Semper Fi

[@northwalesmod]

Ask the Royal Marines ,😀

[@tylerlape4169]

I never though I could miss the Marine corps so much. 8 years have gone by and I’m still looking for that since of purpose. I’d go back in a heartbeat if I could.

[@TheYoungCollector]

What did you do in the Marines? Thank you for your service🫡

[@jamezbrian4135]

I got out when the gov t decided to cut numbers of all forces. I do miss it to, somedays.

[@mildredchapman3994]

Nothing but respect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@russh1777]

Semper Fi Marines 🇺🇲

[@santiagoarredondo4552]

I enlisted in September 1965 at 18 yrs old and trained at MCRD San Diego. Nam vet 66-67. Semper Fi.

[@brucemackenzie1283]

In 1966, in Carribean, served on an LPH as Ensign and Jg. Marines are tough and fun. Hugh appetites. Once a Marine Major/pilot needed a copilot to get his flight hours pay for that month. Asked me to sit in that seat. I was a trained radio officer!! What a thrill!! Will never forget it. It was illegal but was worth getting put in hack for.

[@sgtmajtrapp3391]

The finest and most feared fighting force the world has ever known The United States Marine Corps.

[@bigdee8189]

🤣🤣🤣🤣. "finest??". "feared??". 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Not even close!!! Stop bragging about something that is FALSE!!

[@f4tweet]

25 May 1966 MCRD San Diego, my first day. Semper Fi.

[@Punisher_MrWick]

I grew up with one member of my family in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines! And they all taught me something! Although my favorite was how to shoot long distance with a daisy BB GUN I made the Marine proud when I did hit the target! He said I would make a good Marine! I carry that with pride! I am the last male to carry my name and I lost my left eye to cancer at 8 months old! So I was SOL on enlisting!

[@ricardorascon88]

Keep pushing god has a plan everything happens for a reason spread your seed amd marry a girl and have many kids

[@mollyfairchild8761]

@@ricardorascon88 everything happens for a reason. Sometimes the reason is a bad decision was made

[@daveyyoutubey5686]

I love how articulately the USMC is defended. I wish more Americans would be courageous enough to see, to know, and to understand the truth of what must be done.

[@hpa2005]

God bless to all who served. Never served myself, mainly due to a diagnoses of Attention Deficit Disorder when in 3rd grade. A member of my family did serve in the Marines, getting his officers commission at the Marine Barracks in Washington, DC.

[@josefhyatt2780]

Being a United States Marine is not for 4 years. It is for life! Semper Fidelis and as always YAT-YAS!!!! PALADIN SENDS

[@bigdee8189]

NO!! If you only served four years...that's it!! Obviously you didn't have what it takes if you only put in 4 years! 🤣🤣

[@kimlamon9767]

I am a Combat veteran Iserved proudly in the MARINES I still call myself a MARINE Im 65 years old but if needed I would do it again

[@Papirrin-di8cy]

Feel so proud to be a US marine !!

[@devildogus2187]

I hope to be back in next year. It may have been too long. If I have to go to the Army then so be it but I will never forget my time as a US Marine!

[@elenaphelps4919]

Thank you for sharing this is really makes me sad because my dad service in Guam after he retired he work in his country as a mayor but he is in heaven now. Thank you for your service guys

[@usmc19761980]

I joined at 17 yrs old. 1976-1980. 0341. Looking back I can say it was the most beneficial and formative time in my life.

[@zachariahsmith4594]

My son just completed the crucible.. I’m so proud!!!

[@lindavillalobos-hu9mp]

Thank you for your service all of you. I greatly appreciate your service to this country. I’m both impressed and proud of you.

[@BuffaloTorontoPublicMedia]

Well said!

[@tessaleroux7725]

So interesting. Bless these marines men and women who choose this career. Salute and Respect

[@tommythecat350]

During BWT (that’s the Crucible before the Crucible, boots) we had the senior SMaj at the time come speak to our battalion (his son was one of my DI’s-still took the quarterdeck challenge at the end and made it out on my feet, haha). Motivating to the point of tears. PISC is still the original proving ground of our Beloved Corps, and we still love it!

[@ronniebentley5847]

My uncle was a DI at Paris Island. I would spend 2 weeks with my cousins and we ran all over that place. He was chewing on this guy 1 day about not doing pushups properly. He yell at my 5 yr old cousin Jerry Scott come down here and show this recruit how to do 20 pushups. He did it like it wasn't anything . All his kids exercised. Always looked forward to the time i got to spend down there.

[@cbudzyn]

My uncle was USMC, volunteered during Vietnam. Dad said he was mean when he left & scary/dangerous when he returned from deployment.

[@mariehynes7414]

This may sound strange, but I loved boot camp. It was a place where I could shine. There are not words for it..just Semper Fi.

[@richardjones-xp9ez]

I joined in 1980...eas was 1986...it was a honor to serve...God bless the USA....

[@Slickone119]

I spent 26 years in the Air Force ani respect every person who is a Marine. They are the best.

[@fijillian]

I think the way they make a Marine Officer is amazing.

[@kellygwyn2721]

God bless you all and thank you for your service. This being from an Air Force brat.

[@burtoncapps5477]

Thank all the service man women for their service. I would love to read comments about this documentary and compare it to 2023 Marine Corps.

[@impressiveprogressive7343]

From a grateful citizen who has lived and prospered under a blanket of security provided by the volunteer force of men and women of the USMC, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done, all you are currently doing now, and everything you will do for this nation in the future. Your ongoing service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you!

[@marytownsend9765]

I'm 76 years old and a woman who is inspired by these Marine boot camp videos to get back in the gym and lose these 60 pounds I have gained since stopping gym and running back in 2021. Thank you. You're never too old to get in shape.

[@jungleginger2809]

84-88 , I’m having trouble getting the warrior out of my head. I have a very hard time relating with most people. Thank you for sharing this information.

[@shaunmcconnell612]

God bless you! Thank you for your service sir! 💯💯💯

[@lindavillalobos-hu9mp]

May god protect our Troops. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.

[@donellb460]

I joined 2003. I was an 0621 field radio operator. 7th Comm Btn.

[@donaldmurphy3148]

Semper Fidelis.

[@larrycollins-tl3ts]

GOD BLESS OUR MARINES, THEY ARE THE MOST DEDICATED WITH INTEGRITY AND PRIDE AND UPHOLD THE FIRST ORDER OF THE OF THE DAY, AND ORDER OF THE NIGHT, TO BE READY FOR THE BATTLE, TO BE THE TOUGHEST OF THEM ALL, AND THEY WIN BECAUSE OF THE LOVE OF OUR COUNTRY. GOD BLESS MARINE CORP OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

[@kennethambroise-oc9bd]

thank you all for all that you recuits & graduated marines I myself really appreciate your services to our country my biological father was a marine & also served in Korea ! thank you all again for your great services

[@Mr_Munene]

I’m Zambian and I’ve always loved the marines.

[@robertgoss4842]

Buck sergeant, USMC, 1973. I served a 3-year hitch, 54 years ago. Even now, in my mid-seventies, a day seldom passes in which I don't think about my time in the Mean Green Machine.

[@WortWortBlarg]

Thank you for your service devil dog 🎉

[@Katmando376]

Semper Fi to our American Brothers and Sisters in USMC.

[@RedneckAdonis]

I did 23 years ago

[@stephenwalter4188]

USMC saved my emotional life! I was accepted as an Inter-service transfer. Sworn in as a 39 year old corporal. Wasn’t required to attend boot camp. Served 21 years. MSgt Stephen Walter USMCR (Ret.) L/3/25

[@jameshutchins6077]

I served active duty from February 1970 to July 1978. I arrived at MCRD San Diego, Ca. We got there in the dark and truly wondered what the hell did I do to myself now? Sometime later when I graduated as a Marine I knew. After my tours I served as an aerospace quality engineer dedicated to ensuring every product that we built was the best the warfighters could get from us. Nothing but the best was acceptable.

[@usmc187]

Brings back great memories! SEMPER FI!!! Brothers and Sisters!

[@patrickshearer856]

35 yrs ago, and I can still remember the smell.

[@Darkestdarkify]

That swampy Paris Island air? Or after shave lol?

[@MsArrika]

RIP daddy. If he introduced himself, he almost always introduced himself as a marine. And its one of the first things I'm proud to tell anyone who asks about my daddy about him too. ❤

[@nzsensei]

December 1999 until august 2005 for me, Semper Fi marines

[@sherwoodthomas6769]

Leading by example is a Great motivation. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@JillPotter-eo5tx]

I thank you for your service

[@djladieslove1]

Bravo 👏

[@erasmoconcepcion999]

Love of Corps...Love of country. Semper Fidelis.

[@JillPotter-eo5tx]

Thank you for your service sir

[@johnbarnett6924]

Happy Birthday Marines Always and Forever ❤ Dobie Wan ❤ revisted 18 June 2024. ❤❤❤❤

[@clementevillasenor6528]

My father was born in Mexico 🇲🇽 yet he had military training in the USA 🇺🇸 at valley forge military academy in the 1940’s I respect military people a lot because of their training yet I don’t believe humans are built for war in spite of so many wars been fought in our planet 🌎 in Al this mile is we have been part of mankind I understand the need for a military nevertheless I believe we can be more peaceful and tolerant and respectful of other people countries and ways of life tolerance and respect come with maturity. My respects to all military air there! May the peace of god be among all humans !!

[@gmoney9068]

There are only two types of people who truly understand Marines. Marines and the enemy.

[@robertgoss4842]

Maybe the finest Corps quote I've ever heard.