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We're the Boys From DI School
Marine Corps Lyrics

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@yodaz101

1y↑1

The body dies and decays...
The soul lives forever...
I have survived 3 wars and I have never seen an atheist in a foxhole...
He's probably giving the devil hell right about now....
You will see him again one day...
Not in a feeble body....but in a glorified body..... This is but a moment in time compared to eternity.....far from the end.
Semper Fi marines.
US Army special forces, combat vet.
Uhrah!!!!

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@KGBBooks

4y↑2.5K

My grandpa was a Drill Instructor. I only ever knew him as a gentle, soft spoken man who was always great to me. I once said to my mom and my uncle that I couldn’t imagine him yelling at recruits like this. They laughed and said he got once got busted down a rank for throwing a smart ass private out a window, and that he occasionally used his DI voice with them when they got unruly. RIP Grandpa (1922 - 2006)

@sugardaveyyepez134

3y↑62

SEMPER FI

@danielkullick872

3y↑22

Is this the way you think to teach young people to fight a war? Kick them out of a Window?

@BernieThompso2

3y↑18

SEMPER FI!!!

@zzzz-fk8ce

2y↑131

@Daniel Kullick if you're getting thrown out of a window it either means 1) you arent fit for the job 2) you better do better.

@bmf0003

2y↑32

your comment gave me the warm and fuzzies. my platoon's most 'junior' killhat dropkicked a recruit who was sticking his head over the berm during rifle qual before cease fire was called. he ended up suspended for over a week. i respected this drill instructor in particular. after learning my dad was a Master Sergeant in the Corps, he approached me while in formation. asked me about him then said only 'good shit'. he went on to kick the crap out of me all of the way until graduation. He was the one to give me my Eagle, Globe, and Anchor.

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@mr.mckinnon5680

1y↑1.2K

It only took 3 minutes, for that man to do, what the school system failed to do, in 13 years.

Inspire, motivate, and educate.

@TheEvanAlmightyy

48w↑21

Amen

@stephenbyrne2170

45w↑13

It's all about utilizing the proper source of motivation.

@dorado686

45w↑5

Semper fi

@deankostas7214

44w↑8

At least a few war vet Marine Drill Instructors were not as loud perfuse in the 50s, but just as cold resolute.

@georgejohnson8674

42w↑10

Guess who runs the education system here…. Stars with a D

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@HorrorMoviesNGuns

31w↑209

Every Senior Drill Instructor: “Above all else, a marine never lies.”

Every Marine Corps recruiter known to exist: Nervous sweating

@USMarineNamVet

22w↑3

As a marine Vietnam vet...who served 7 hard years as a recruiter, I made it a note to not lie to any of the applicants ..and as ncoic, I frowned on any of my recruiters. Whom I caught making boot camp an easy time. My first 2 years I shipped out 97 to Parris Island..non dropped out for any reason. I carried the career recruiter mos 8412. Went to boot camp in 1965. OoooRah! Semper fidelis ret MSgt

@gainsandglory6808

19w

Surprisingly I have never been lied to by a recruiter. Unsurprisingly, I did not join the marines either. Thank you for your service. Legends amongst men

@Spookybacon

15w

"You're Recruiter promised you what?" 🤣 Classic for sure but but probably pretty rare.
My recruiter was pretty awsome and totally straight up with me.

@carltonbahe5403

49w↑346

How time flies 19 years ago I was a recruit. Best 8 years of my life when I was young. I sure do miss the Corps.

@nealfauver

45w↑9

That was me 18 years ago, it’s truly wild how fast time goes brother. Semper Fi

@chief5981

45w↑13

I was in the Army. Its probably like the Corps autistic brother but I sure miss it every day. 🫡 😢

@Koldatt

44w↑4

Thank you all for your service, hope youre doing well in all this shit these days

@Peakfreud

42w↑5

I had no idea at the time I would miss it so much.

My X.O told me I would when I left.
I remember walking off post for the last time had no idea my life would change more than when I walked on post for the first time.

@billtruthseekertaylor4576

42w↑2

Remember that You and your fellow Marines are out there among us. Thanks for your service. Semper Fidelis!😊

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@brianfrew3084

1y↑482

My dad was a Marine back in 1958(yes during the polluted water years). He did 4 years as a Marine and 2 as a Coast Guard Serviceman. He died 2 years ago from those affects but fought like a champion during this time of Covid. He died one afternoon after only breathing once every 15 seconds and at the end twice every minute. A true warrior and father to me and my brother. My parents were married for 57 years and the first time my mom and dad weren't together for their anniversary he was in a hospice and they wouldn't let my mom see our dad because of covid. I love him and my mom so much and rest in peace dad.

@georgethomas6744

1y↑5

Hooray.

@BabyandLittleGuy

1y↑13

Thank you for your beautiful words. Your dad sounds like a true gentleman. I wish there were many more like him.

@purplerabbit23bv

1y↑6

oorah!

@terryandrews7271

1y↑6

God speed to your father and thank you for his service And sacrifice

@yodaz101

1y↑1

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@bfwetzel

1y↑263

My father was a Marine drill instructor and served in the Korean war. I have pictures of him leading men through drills. Being a marine was one of his proudest accomplishments in life

@timothyogden9761

1y↑4

My Dad was a WWII Marine and he loved his family but could recite his serial number anywhere anytime. Very proud of his service. As I am of him.

@cwr8618

37w↑1

Marines from the Korean war were hard ass mofos. SF!!

@mtmadigan82

23w↑1

Guys like your dad changed my life. It's hard to describe that impact. I have no doubt the recruits he led would say the same. Its a job thats difficult with a lot of sacrafice, that sacrafice was undoubtedly his absence from your family. I just hope you understand the impact he had forming the people that went our to defend our country, and the incredible respect the Marines have for what then have done.

@Terribleathletes

16w

Kudos to your Dad. The Korean veterans have been largely ignored/forgotten and it burns me up.

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@calvinsmachone

5y↑2.1K

This was my DI. During our cycle he was promoted to SSGT. He’s the man that handed me my EGA. I couldn’t forget this dude if I tried

@184876ela

5y↑9

What Year?

@calvinsmachone

5y↑38

Anon Mouse dude what? Lmao Who is this?! But yes Sgt Garnica was one seriously intense dude.

@annikarasmussen6616

4y↑15

Is he single though 😛

@annikarasmussen6616

4y↑43

@No friend Zone I don't want to hold him down. But he can hold me down as long as he doesn't forget my safe word lol. He seems like a stand-up guy and handsome to boot.

@user-mp4eb5md1p

4y↑14

Annika Rasmussen with a name like that i ain’t marrying you nor is that other guy

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@wolfman205

1y↑153

There is no better man than the drill instructor of the marine corps! These men will make men, with the exact things that he said. They will not show it, but there is no more compassionate, caring, and overall positive men in the world. Any quitters reflect directly on them, and they will not have it. My son is currently in the corp. and I tell him they are there to help you, not to hurt you. But it won’t be easy, actually, it will be the hardest thing you’ll ever encounter in your life. If you can get through Marine Corps Boot Camp, you can get through anything.
Cpl usmc, 1985-1989

@nicorsar

37w↑133

As a college professor let me just say something….this man has great oratory skills. Not just the volume but the words, vocabulary and delivery. He’s great.

@yjamesbauchert880

36w↑9

He was trained in that command voice.

@garydawson-xg5yp

34w↑5

A Hallmark of Discipline.

@DarthVader1977

28w↑4

Just needs to dial it back about 10%, he comes across as slightly cartoonish.

@USMCAV8TR

28w↑7

@@DarthVader1977another brave keyboard warrior.

@yjamesbauchert880

27w

@DarthVader1977 not when you experience it in real time.

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@loganfigueroa802

44w↑27

The moment that everyone says the same things together in perfect unison, that’s what makes it so chilling and willing to do everything.

@Joe_Jacobs

3y↑392

"I will believe in you when you have given up on yourself." A person can go a lot farther than they think they can when someone has your back. I believe the US Marine Corps members are known for that. I'll bet that when you get into a combat LIVE Fire situation and you look back on how you handled yourself in the middle of it, you understand why your DI treated you like he/she did.

@stevedawson6979

Yes, when you apply to the Special Forces, after becoming a marine. It’s the other way around…..they are not going to believe in you and will use all their skills to make you quit from the first minute. They’ll believe in you only after you’ve proven yourself.

@GaZonk100

2y↑5

'she'? - hope never that

@doggedswingmusic8786

@johnson johns I hope a female di beats your ass for that statement.

@GaZonk100

@DoggedSwing Music not the role of the female. . .males were designed with deeper voices to punch home their authority; females just shriek

@-Me_

1y↑2

@johnson johns i disagree with you but still laughed 🤣🤣

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@michaeleo27

46w↑62

I’m retired Army. The Army’s definition of leadership is: To inspire others to complete a mission by providing purpose, direction, and motivation.

That Marine has it.

@blackonblack...9244

41w↑5

Amen to that. 🍻

@billharden7127

15w↑1

Thank you for your service.

@TheConquerer24

3y↑3.3K

Imagine this was the speech that every child hears to enter the world.

@samuelhoefling7462

3y↑318

We’d have a lot less problems

@spacingbuffalo3415

3y↑111

In less then a year imma be one of those recruits

@falks941

3y↑21

It should be.

@josephvela1247

3y↑18

@Samuel Hoefling 😂 we’d have a lot more alcoholics

@clarenceyates6844

3y↑5

@Samuel Hoefling

..............

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@levigershfeld6996

2y↑30

This really makes you think. Every terrifying and intimidating drill instructor once came from being that young, terrified recruit who at some point thought to themselves "What did I just get myself into?" This is what makes it especially meaningful when they go crazy with the drilling and are screaming at you because they see themselves in each recruit and while it is meant to in the short term break them down and break down their ego, in the long run, it is meant to make them stronger not only as a marine (or whatever branch of the military they're in) but also as a person.

@Robert-ky4vx

45w↑2

Great comment people don't realize the Drill Instructor or Drill Sergeant are training themselves so to speak

@rorygustafson5097

2y↑44

As a former Marine, all Drill Instructors have a gigantic job to do in a very short amount of time!

@Fenril76

1y↑44

Went to Parris Island in 1976, seems like yesterday. To those future Marines, never, ever give up on yourself, make each day the best day and take what you learn in boot camp and out in the world and use it to make this world a better place than what you found it. Treat each Marine as your own brother or sister. Remember to honor and respect each person you meet on the streets and to remember the Marine Corp history that will be taught in boot camp. Semper Fi Marines!

@manilajohn0182

43w↑1

Ditto. Went there in July. 1st Battalion, A Company. It seems like a lifetime ago. Actually, I suppose that it was. Anyway, Semper Fidelis...

@Joshua_Froschauer

32w↑1

My father graduated in 76 (lol...Dazed and Confused, the movie? That's the Hollywood synopsis of the day he graduated which is kinda cool for me, too) anyway, he joined the Corps and went the same year! Thanks for your service!!!

@wscaff

1y↑82

At age 74, looking back at my time at Parris Island, late 69 to early 70, I have to say it still is a fundamental part of who I am today. They scared this draftee so much that I graduated wearing the blues, and that has benefited me my entire life. Semper Fi...........

@acapulcogold9138

1y↑5

Thank you for your service sir

@wscaff

1y↑3

@@acapulcogold9138 Thank you for saying thank you! Your comment means a lot, especially to vets of the Vietnam era.

@suhandatanker

1y↑3

Thank you for your service all the way from Malaysia! We Malaysians give highest respect to those who protects the nation, especially our special force in the jungle and soldiers from other nations.

@low-budgefudge2164

@wally s Of course, you deserve it. You shouldn't feel the need to say thank you back when you did what you shouldn't need to. It's because of you we can live freely. Thank you for your service, end of story.

@jc-wv8jf

17w↑1

Congratulations on achieving the dress blues. That is a world-class honor. Semper-Fi to all that served this country!

@bobthebuilder9553

1y↑16

This man is the embodiment of the Marine Corps. When my dad was on his way to Korea on a large transport ship in 1950, he was with Marines and Army units on the boat. He was in a regimental combat team in the army at the time, but he had the highest respect for the Marines. The Marines and Army were not adversaries as Hollywood might sometimes paint them. On the contrary, they often worked together on the battle field. There are so many instances of Marine corps valor that one cannot enumerate them. The army also had its recognition alongside, or from being in different theaters of war. Getting back to this senior Marine corps Sgt. in this video, he inspires. That is a credit to him. He is someone you can depend on and follow. That is the spirit and camaraderie of the Marines.

@aggimajera

6y↑8K

This DI is correct.
Marines do not steal.
They tactically acquire.

@JP-et2fx

6y↑129

im dead lmfaoo

@ananda_miaoyin

6y↑183

In the Air Force, we would only ´´wrongfully appropriate.´´

@artombourymenko8403

6y↑11

LMAO

@235buz

6y↑56

Ananda Mañana in 1973 I borrowed an Air Force Jeep at 0200 while drinking some 151.

@dad3562

6y↑4

Comodomanz naaaaaah, easy peasy. Just hustle and be loud.

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@smar5812

1y↑65

My dad was a Sargent, fought Korea and the rules were same in our house. You will listen to you parents, treat all with dignity and respect, stealing, Lying or do honesty we’re not tolerated. Hard work was expected, you will always give 100% and you will all take care to protect the family. As tough as Dad was, we never ever dared to cross mom.

@VirginiaPrepper

1y↑7

I agree 100%. My dad was a staff sergeant in the Air Force during Vietnam and my grandfather was a Sergeant during WWII and growing up you did what you were told when you were told. No back talk, to interrupting when adults were talking, speak only when spoken too and children were to be seen and not heard. NEVER cross mom or my grandparents. Respect all adults and never start a fight but never back down from a fight if you’re right.

@amycaprari9951

@Misty Mountain Homestead Sounds like Commandments 11 thru 20 to me!
😃

@phuttig1944

15w

@@VirginiaPreppersounds like they had absolutely no respect for the feelings or opinion of the children and saw them as objects. I am not blaming them at all, that mindset was very common back then.

@donnhughes7139

1y↑26

fifty five years later, and it still evokes the pride and camaraderie the Corps still gives..... Semper Fi fellow brothers !!

@drezy5337

51w↑16

We need these guys in our schools starting from the first grade on.

@bluesky-ud9wg

3y↑12

My son is in the delayed entry program to become a US MARINE. He is going in as an MP and he will apply to be a Dog Handler. He is 100% in this decision and as a former Army Sergeant, I could not be prouder. Honor, Courage, Commitment

@modifiedprogramjam4830

39w↑6

The most motivational speech ever. Still gives me chillz

@YaBoiShawn

4y↑1.1K

This was my drill instructor when I was dropped to STC - Special training company. He’s actually one of the coolest drill instructors I’ve had the pleasure of being around. He’s got some amazing story’s. But scary as hell when you piss him off

@jordanbabbitt8149

4y↑11

What are you even talking about dude, I’ve never heard of STC...sounds made up

@MrTeehee6

4y↑31

Jordan Babbitt i was in stc as well for 3 months it’s for recruits that get injured or fail their pft

@YaBoiShawn

4y↑50

Jordan Babbitt you never heard of it because they don’t want you to. It’s the worst place to be in boot camp

@YaBoiShawn

4y↑7

No Fat Chicks what’s your name? I was in stc January-late feb

@jordanbabbitt8149

4y↑3

Ya Boi Shawn guess I was just lucky enough to get through without being dropped or anything

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@eshelly4205

2y↑43

Ahhh the good old days…I miss the Corps so much… Semper Fi to my Marine brothers and sisters..

@seniorskateboarder5958

1y↑9

What an inspiring speech. I may be 70 but he inspires me to sign up!

@tim7052

1y↑41

A credo to live by. These virtues should be taught in every school!! Respect. 👍

@johnathontilicki4396

47w↑5

I love seeing and hearing this. As a fellow vet from the army, i always appreciate hearing a motivated individual get his people fired up like this guy.

@tm2A

1y↑7

Makes me think of my nephew and my dad(both marines) God bless our marines!!

@LRM135

3y↑263

How I remember that day over 40 years ago. A marine never forgets his boot camp experience.

@YouAREyoubeYou

2y↑5

No forgets their boot camp experience. No one. The first day/night will be stained upon ones memory forever. Nor will you forget your DI/TI

@ddzombot

Got to love how Marines always got to pat themself on the back for their "service", gee thanks for CHOOSING to be a paid killer.

@Sicasevilis

@joe bruce
choose to do something for others without considering yourself at all. until then, you will never understand what it is to kill another human being and the damage taken to our being when we do. your statement is disgusting as i feel insulted to my core having lost so many brothers that were brave enough to face evil and STRONG enough to become evil in order to terminate their targets. fearless driven and selfless. you live today with the freedom to insult others who gave their lives in order for that freedom. you are abhorrent towards the source of your freedom. enough

@tristanmcallister6854

Don’t remember this first day but do remember getting my EGA

@mikehayes607

@Joe Bruce I will gladly pay for your travel to the border of your choice so you can leave this country.

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@jonesq63

2y↑6

My dad was a DI in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a tough kid from Philadelphia. He turned boys into men. Knew each and every one of the recruits' names and learned their backgrounds. They sort of loved and hated him at the same time. He was a smart tough guy with a huge heart. At times, He was their father, mother, brother, friend teacher, and, sometimes, their nightmare. He thought he had to do what he did so these young guys would survive war in a place that most of them never heard of. He was proud to serve.

@Parabellum-oe3sw

2y↑16

This speech brings tears to my eyes ❤️

@ThatSwoleNerd

2y↑8

Staff Sergeant May was honestly one of the coolest dudes to meet when I was in Mike Co. All of Mike Co.'s drill instructors were hands down some of the best men to be trained by. They are hardcore as hell but man they have definitely earned my respect for life. (Mike Company 3266)

@scp025

15w

Even as he's screaming, you can recognize the care and concern for each and every recruit in his voice

@gemarcismathis6315

3y↑878

The authority in his voice and how he carries his self is motivation

@joeythechin8870

3y↑27

TOTAL MOTIVATION.

@luistobar7

2y↑10

I agree 1000%

@TheJofrica

2y↑6

He would make a good WWE wrestler, the verbal skills are all there

@andrewcarroll2162

What a load of shite.

@-the-light

1y↑16

My drill instructors at Paris Island were legends. They were big scary dudes, except one who was a much smaller American Indian who was raised in the Bronx. He was the scariest. I was so scared of them, then boot camp became tolerable, then I respected and looked up to my drill instructors. Out of about 8 of us who went to boot camp from NY, I was the only one who made it through, and it wasn't because I was a bad-ass or anything, I followed orders and respected my drill instructors and my fellow recruits. I ended up graduating and went on to the fleet Marine Force and shortly after broke my leg and had leave honourably. Watching this brings back so many memories, and I'm thankful for this. May all our families and friends in uniform no matter the service they are affilaited with, be safe and well. Sorry for the long winded post. Semper Fi.

@abigailsanchez7722

35w↑24

I came here because my baby boy just shipped out to the Marines Bootcamp. I’m both excited for him and scared. This is what he wanted for his life but as a mother, I wished he would have chosen a civilian life. I will be praying everyday for him and others.

@stanleybroniszewsky8538

32w↑2

When my son was in highschool I told his guidance counselor that I wanted him to join the Corps. He told me it wasn't a good idea because my son, being a Special Needs individual (ADHD, bipolar, learning disabilities, even fine and gross motor skills setbacks) would never be able to cope with being in any Branch of the military. I wish he would have been both mentally as well as physically capable of joining. I guess some people are just not meant for certain things. Best wishes to your son. You may not recognize him when you see him again. I say that in a very positive way.

@joshuaward692

29w↑1

He will be more than fine. And it will be one of the proudest moments of your life when you meet him again on that parade deck as a new man. A Marine.

@yjamesbauchert880

27w

@@joshuaward692 he will have changed, and you may not recognize him at first.

@triet1991

2y↑5

This man makes me want to go to the battlefield right after he finishes his speech.

@brandon829

43w↑3

That’s how it’s done. Every young man should hear that speech

@oscarjetson128

4y↑3.3K

Drill Instructor: “If anyone mistreats you, report it to me.”

Recruit: "Thank you Sir, I will. You seem very kind, understanding and approachable."

@brycehayes497

4y↑236

"If you feel that I've mistreated you, you can report it to the captain."

@almohvn33

4y↑27

LOLLLLOLLL

@soupsandwich5598

4y↑88

B ryce dude someone did that and got destroyed by our kill hat for a week straight

@ehlinelawfirmpersonalinjur9130

4y↑4

#yut

@shevetlevi2821

LMAO

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@Deetroiter

2y↑11

Everything on that whole speech…then, ABOVE ALL ELSE….never quit, or give up! That’s a hell of a way to drive home the importance of never giving in

@allenlovell1604

2y↑29

I served in the USAF and our drill instructors were sometimes short in height ; they had the stripes and the authority ! Scared the crap out of all us newbies ! Greatest respect for all who have served whatever service branch! I was a Sergeant and I was very proud of the military units I was in SEMPER-FI, ANCHORS AWEiGH and all the rest. Carry-On and may God be with you . :) :-)

@YoWhoDat

38w↑4

I don’t even know this dude and he has me respecting everyone and their personal belongings at all times lol

@fredfolson5355

2y↑9

It's definitely changed since I stood on the yellow footprints in the mid-80s. But, still give me chills to hear one of the highly trained Drill Instructors speak.

@legiox3719

1y↑16

Need a drill instructor in every classroom with a speech like this prior to beginning of school year. Kids these days need discipline, but the parents are not damn giving it to them.

@gottgaame

52w

Yea then the students will abuse and harrass each other, not a good idea. This is one of the very few military’s in the war that yell during boot camp.

@desmondthompson4834

3y↑290

Every recruit hears this speech when they first meet their drill instructors, it sends chills down your spine. My EDI was promoted to Senior Drill Instructor after our cycle and he rehearsed the speech with the platoon before we left for SOI, it never gets old. It felt exactly the same as a marine. Put us back in recruit mode for a quick second

@slovak4life1991

3y↑12

My SDI repeated this speech on our last night before we left for MCT. It got me just as jacked up as it did the first time I heard it. I was ready to run thru walls for him.

@rusty7984

2y↑5

My SDI scared someone on fire watch during our Marine Weeks by saying the first few lines of this speech

@lS-je3ud

I know you're gonna celebrate the birthday here soon Marine, good to go?

@contempris2383

2y↑42

I'm an Army Guy and always been Jealous of that Marine Drill and Ceremony. Their movements are so smoooooooth.

@John-kt7pb

2y↑5

Be jealous of NO ONE!!!

@jonathanacosta1538

Go marines 😮

@chuckb5012

2y↑8

Feb 1965. and I still try to live by those rules. still makes chills . thank you. Semper Fi

@charlesrichardson6993

1y↑14

That's what I'm talking about, the Few, the Proud, the Marines. Hoorah!!!

@Hursheyboy

2y↑9

He was amazing drill instructor! Took a lot of pride in what he does and super motivational!

@Foxhound3857

1y↑1

As harsh as they seem at times, DI's really do care about their recruits, else they wouldn't push them so hard to be the best that they can possibly be.

DI's don't want their recruits to fail. They want their recruits to excel.

@bryancreech1236

38w↑7

I love the USMC!!! The few the proud the Marine Corp!! Once a Marine always a Marine!!!

@joedimestv5887

4y↑343

I'm not planning to be a marine, but hearing how this DI give this speech gives me motivation to keep going each and everyday

@terrykruger1710

4y↑6

Joe Dimes same here especially what is going on I the US

@casualpreparedness2347

4y↑10

I Concur With This Statement. 💯👍👍😎🇺🇸

@drpamelatomcruise4517

3y↑2

Thank you

@tabuilder

2y↑8

I wasn't planning on being a Marine either, but in 1966 Uncle Wally really didn't much give a shit about my plans.

@rickhunter-wolff

2y↑3

NEVER quit. That's not easy. But if you live by that motto, you always win...

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@jonbutton3259

16w

Been there. Was an active duty Marine for nearly 8 years. This first speech after a few days of disorientation at receiving was a lightning bolt that focused us. Quickly.

Love watching the bulldogs in campaign covers. Still iconic and awesome.

@bw6143

2y↑5

Never in the Marine Core but every video I see of the DI speech says epic. I'm sure it's memorable and every recruite that went through remembers getting that speech.

@GeorgeVreelandHill

25w↑2

If every kid in this country had a teacher or instructor like this, well, we would not have the problems we have today.

@andyt2456

2y↑11

"Above all else, never quit, or give up. " Brilliant

@lukeskywalker650

1y↑8

Wow...that's intense!
He's just straight up motivating !!

@ryan_cowan

6y↑4.8K

This was the most epic legal disclaimer I’ve ever heard

@PinkShades

6y↑104

It's not a legal disclaimer, it's the tradition of honor, courage, and commitment. It sure as hell is epic though, I was lucky enough to experience it before being separated.

@MrDavidschloss

5y↑7

disclaimer? im swiss and do not think that this is a disclaimer. . .

@franzliszt7682

5y↑19

@Pink Shades r/wooooooooosh

@dizzychineseman7445

5y↑1

Legall*

@SPKLifestyle

5y↑1

😂😂

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@ralpharambe163

2y↑6

Prior service here. I'm gonna start watching this every time I warm up for the gym. Holy hell that was motivating af

@Foxhound3857

1y↑8

And at the end of these 13 weeks of pure Hell, he presented each of these recruits with their EG&A, shook their hand and told them "Job well done, Marine."

@codytdh

19w↑1

I wish I was 18 again with all my decisions laid out in front of me to be made. I regret not doing this more than most other things so far in my life.

@jasunhamilton5008

47w↑2

I had the pleasure to serve along side Gunnery sgt may, what a marine, what a man, and what a mentor. I hope hes doing well and i hope hes been healing

@usmc-brian6575

32w↑1

For me, this was the best thing I could have done with my life. 19 years after being out, I still feel that, alot of these core values are still intact. To hear the senior verbalize the word "compassion" is a major element that I've seemed to hold onto - with the right people.

I willingly joined knowing the intensity involved. Now that I'm older I'll say this experience will get you discipline. When the senior says, "strives to be the best at everything that he does" - I can confidently say that whatever it was I felt passionate about, after my time in, whether it be education, drums or family I can continue in knowing that I've tried. Im 41 now, so still more "trying" in me... with the right people.

In keeping this post positive and honest, a marines ETHOS helped me through my fair share of emotional heartache with mental challenges. I should note: facing things head on no matter how evil.

Indeed this video may sound harsh or strict, BUT the earlier someone can evolve on any maladaptive traits or behaviors is for the greater good - even if it takes 3 months of whatever it is "they" (drill instructors) decide to throw at you - can at least prepare someone.

@phoenixwolf1977

6y↑106

This reminds me of my father, he passed away last year on April 23rd. He was a marine and loved his fellow marines and this country. Bless you Dad for instilling honor and hard work in me. Bless all Marines and those in the Military who keep watch over us. Bless our Veterans for giving their all.

@darmasarma1006

5y↑2

Sorry for your loss.

@darkson1969

5y↑2

May your father Rest In Peace.
Sorry for your loss.

@claytonthomas5510

5y↑2

Sorry for your loss, we thank him for his service to our country 🇺🇲

@benignobrionesiii

2y↑4

Former Army here. I like to watch the occasional military video. I've seen a few of these speeches. This DI (imo), gave the best speech. I rewatch it from time to time.

@royleepainter9379

1y↑8

Outstanding! I graduated from Parris Island in 1981 and I got out 1987. Watching this video just brought up several years to my eye. I will always have a place in my heart for the United States Marine Corps and all my fellow Marine brothers and sisters. We got a birthday coming up! Semper fidelis and God bless. Get some!

@peacearbiter

1y↑22

Marine corps builds different men and changes you from a civilian to a walking war machine solider

@xandersmith6619

1y↑3

A marine is not a soldier. A marine is just that , a marine.

@Vincent43746

1y↑2

@Xander Smith only a marine knows ;)

@thecookj454

@Xander Smith you get the point..

@Howwerelivingfishing

28w

Man these guys can get ya pumped up for a shift at work 😂
Always wished I could’ve joined the Canadian forces but I was denied because I might have a heart condition. If only they could let me be a drill instructor so I could at least be a part of it without posing any risk to my platoon. Big respect to all the soldiers fighting for their country🫡

@savvasperisanidis

1y↑3

My wife every morning preparing me for work.

Full respect to all soldiers who serve the country 🙏 ❤️☘️

@Valterius87

1y↑1

I grew up in a family of Marines, and tried to serve myself in the Army. This guy is a leader who instills that in his subordinates. I would follow him wherever he goes.

@TheDogondone

3y↑93

That look the DI gave at the end got me. He's looking at the recruits like "lord protect them from what they are getting ready to go through". DI's are some of the best service men this country has.

@Jamplays592

3y↑6

A DI will treat you like you are his own, and will teach you everything he would teach his children.

@voided76

46w↑2

DI's are incredible. this is like 14 hour a day job. and you have to look incredible. and you have to do paperwork on 100 assholes. and you have to actually be an incredible teacher, and you have to be hard as nails. and you have to have an entire encyclopedia of funny and ridiculous shit to say to weed out and break down people who's bearing isn't there yet. God bless every last good one there is.

@kienanenno9103

52w↑3

Signing the papers as soon as everything is squared away.
My father before me was in the service. To which I will continue in his footsteps in becoming the best US Marine I myself can be.
This will be the hardest thing I will have ever faced but as the Corps says EMBRACE THE SUCK. HOORAH. 💯❤️

@lacabrawey

15w

Very motivational. Good for the Marines of this country and for us citizens. I listen to this every time while i work out.

@charlesturcotte4448

1y↑1

Back in 1970 my Senior Drill Instructor rarely raised his voice. He spoke at a level appropriate to his important position, thus, he gained our immediate respect and loyalty. Boot camp was an amazing psychological experience that a few in my platoon recognized and appreciated.

@amycaprari9951

1y↑2

Very heartwarming. The D.I. is clearly a Man to be respected, but his commitment to his men is crystal clear. Well done, Sir! Salute and Sempre Fidelis!

@AngelCintiaRockgirl

5y↑438

He's one of the few instructors I can actually understand.

@grosebud4554

@Steve wow you're a arrogant dumb fuck.

@AngelCintiaRockgirl

5y↑1

Craig Bartel Worse meaning, not being able to understand anything the D. I. says, yes. Some others might feel the opposite way and think that speaking to understand even more clearly is worse.

@acoupleofthree3556

5y↑1

@Craig Bartel - haha...oh yeah! Usually your too destracted by the spit in the face when he talks. It's even better when you get several of them going off on you at once! It's amazing though, by the end of first phase you can understand every word.

@josephquartaro4999

@Jeremy Mettler is

@acoupleofthree3556

@Jeremy Mettler - I don't think anyone even knows what your problem is. That's because nobody can understand a dang thing you're saying. You're supposed to climb OVER the wall in bootcamp - not through it! 🤯

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@joejamaica638

16w

I miss the days when the speeches were not only motivational but put the fear of God in you. I remember my DI's to this day, 23 years later. Although many see the stories of "physical motivation " as abuse, remember one thing, you never know what your time in may bring, and when the worst case scenario happens, trust and believe me, the enemy will be looking to do much much worse than a little motivational tap. Besides, if these DI's can teach you to call home what most people would call hell, life in general will always seem a bit easier in the toughest of times, and that is why I'd like to say thank you to SSgt Polk, SSgt Haney, and Sgt. Bosely, wherever you are...Ooh Rah!

@emmettwalsh6901

18w

My two best friends when I lived in USA were 1st Lts in the marines. Both great men, They changed my life.

@MortarMike

42w↑1

I promise you that you'll miss them both. You'll WANT the speeches, but my God you'll NEED the training when it counts. Great intro, Rah

@RiceBoy1975

1y↑36

When he says if I mistreat you I expect u to report me to the captain this guy cares about his marine massive respect

@tcWildlife1

1y↑10

Doubtful. It's most likely a required speech. When I was in boot the DIs called anyone who reported them for misconduct "gators" because they had big mouths.

@wlonsdale1

1y↑1

Boy are we in trouble having safes spaces in the marines!

@williamferguson5404

1y↑2

Yeah, I’m sure no one there believes that they would get a sympathetic ear from this guy.

@kylegrant9980

1y↑5

Trust me they give 0 fucks.

@yeloautosports

hahahaha.. yea until you get in the Marines and realize its all BS. they are there to harden you up not baby sit our asses

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@koogle612

42w↑1

34 yrs ago Im a kid finishing indoc at Parris Island where our platoon was being introduced to our 3 drill instructors which put the fear of god into 50 hearts. That moment when I heard those words "Drill instructors, they're yours". Thats when I knew that __it was about to hit the fan. Probably the best decision I ever made in life ignoring the fear & going for it.

@edwardroy3401

1y↑8

He seems like such a compassionate and caring guy...the type guy you can take your concerns to

@BrazFencil

5y↑32

I’ve long since completed boot camp. This speech still inspires me and gives me chills.

@bjrnnikolaisen1656

15w

I am Norwegian, but an ex soldier, AND I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!! Makes me think back when I was a soldier, and just the words he says!!!

@gomitch2

1y↑1

I remember that speech in 1984 and I'm still motivated!

@terryfolderson-is5qo

34w↑1

the one thing i'll never forget was my grandpa, a well decorated marine, telling me "you must work hard and never give up in order to succeed in life"

@alexanderc3467

35w

I needed this so badly when i turned 18. I still do.

@PooleeSpidey

47w↑7

Man. This was something else. Heading to bootcamp this august and I hope to achieve big time. God bless y’all

@chrisosieczanek8281

43w↑3

Good luck , Boot . Semper Fi

@PooleeSpidey

43w

@@chrisosieczanek8281 thanks 🙏

@JDP2104

42w↑3

Nice man, I'm shipping out August too. The 14th to be exact. Best of luck brother

@PooleeSpidey

42w

@@JDP2104 nice man. Good luck and thx 🙏

@rahatahmed6188

25w

What are you doing now?

@josephheath2744

6y↑16

I'm grateful for men of character like this and the young people who aspire to be the same.

@CarlosGonzalez-km9xr

18w

Now that’s a motivational speaker. I love it.

@johansmith4764

2y↑1

I have to say that the marines got my respect thanks to this officer. When he spoke about the thing of respect, bulleing and all that. I have been bullied when I was young I hated it. When he said that the recruits need to report incidents to any officer my respect for him and the marines rose a lot.

@7plagues881

48w

March 1975 is when I heard the speech. Never forgot the chills it gave me.

@MarvinGuzman-ym7yo

14w

Made me shed a tear.

@patrickkelley6212

1y↑4

That's how it was when I went through Boot Camp in 1987! Semper Fi!!!

@lusti6511

5y↑67

I'm from switzerland but i once had the priviledge to meet a former DI. We were talking and i asked him: "What was your main focus while training soldiers?" His answer was quite simple: "I trained them the way, i'd like them to laying next to me on a battlefield. They do not hesitate to protect me in battle, i do not hesitate to protect them. I didn't made marines, i made brothers in arms."

@lusti6511

5y↑1

Teemo Main half correct. The word „Soldier“ has it‘s root in German „Sold“ or lat. „soldo“ which means nothing else than payment for a men under arms. So technically Marines are soldiers in the first place. But they don‘t call themselves „Soldier“ which is interesting, maybe you know why because i don‘t.

@lusti6511

Teemo Main So technically everyone who serves in the armed forces is a soldier, but the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard have different names for soldiers under their branch. Mostly troops who execute sea-land warfare are usually part of a Navy but the US Military is an exemption. I don‘t like to insult anyone and if the marines want to call themselves marines, i gonna with it a call them the same. Was just interested, where this „speciality“ comes from.

@petevalverde1988

46w↑1

I’m a vet,too. Beautifully spoken

@jeffbroders9781

49w↑1

As a former DI I had this speech memorized giving it to each cycle of recruits.😅

@salvadorcelestino9175

Heard this in person. The memories man

@Monstacheeks

2y↑2

It amazes me to see how much energy comes out of the drill instructors when they speak, and they can keep screaming for days on end.

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