What I really enjoyed about the dynamic between Gy. Sgt Foley and Mayo was that fact that Mayo was lacking a true father figure throughout his life, and he found a special albeit firm relationship with Foley. If you really think about it, Foley was the best and most positive influence in his life up to that point, Incredible movie
The sergeant put the coin , only one coin that he got from Zack to his right pocket. The others were for his left pocket. This scene is the most touching . The sergeant is telling that he will NEVER forget Zack without word.
YOCOSU KENT Foley may of been tough but fair and sometimes harsh as a Drill Instructor, the scene itself is beautiful the way he put the silver coin in his right hand pocket by acknowledging Mayo as a special student who he thought wasn’t gonna make it because he was a maverick hotshot with a cocky and arrogant attitude not a team player. Mayo put his selfish attitude and arrogance to one side by maturing and growing up throughout the programme.
He had to have the tough exterior of a drill Sergeant yet you could tell he deep down was moved by Richard Gere and wanted to cry. Brilliant acting by Gossett.
I'll never forget my USMC DI. I called him years later and said, "you probably don't remember what a fuck-up I looked like at the time but you did a great job turning me around."
I think it’s safe to say most of us were either terrified or loathed our drill sergeant/drill instructor/training instructor/recruit division commander the first few weeks of our basic training/boot camp. But by the end I had grown to love Sergeant Dave Stewart. He was 6’4”, deep booming voice and scary as hell. But man he helped me grow up a lot. I will never forget him.
@@vaskylark It's true! "An Officer and A Gentleman" reminded me a lot of myself! I identified with "Mayo." Because I had no other choice but to succeed! I had nothing either, but I never gave up, despite all the hardships I experienced in my young life! I now work for Harvard University. The story I told in this thread is very true!!! And I didn't receive any grief counseling until I was in my 40s, after my father's death!
Same here. I was terrified and hated my drill instructor in the Corps, and when I met him in the Fleet after I left bootcamp I treated him to dinner out in town. He turned me from a stupid kid into a responsible man.
Lou Gossett Jr is the definition of a true gentleman. He portrays the tough as nails drill sergeant to perfection but whenever I see this guy in interviews I know he has a true heart of gold. It shows in everything he does.
As a man who had a very tough childhood (like so many of us) Lou Gossett’s portrayal of a drill instructor showed the kind of love and encouragement so many of us wish we received. Yeah he was tough as nails. But he gave a dam about Zach Mayo. Probably more than Zach cared about himself.
Yes He Did! I wished I had a dad Iike that growing up! 😢 My father was mentaly, verbally and physically abusive and rarely showed me any love! ❤️ But he did the best he could! He was no Lou Gossip Jr. or "Sgt. Foley." But he raised 7 children to adults without foodstamps or welfare checks all by himself! He raised some of us with extreme "tough love!" Certain family members were treated much better! My mother was committed to a mental , institution for the criminally insane when I was only 6 years old!! For murdering my half-sister! She was only 17 years old when my mother killed her!! At the time my sister was about to graduate from high school. He litterally saved our lives from becoming part of that tragic homocide back in 1974! Rest Easy Dad! God Bless!! 🙏 ✝️ 🕊 🌹 💐
After all of Foley's spiel to Seeger about her never being able 'to give orders to men', he corrects her error here and acknowledges her rank. You realise that he gave her a hard time about being a woman because he knew her insecurities about this and her upbringing were the very things preventing her from achieving her goals.
@Des Oliver About Lisa Eilbacher from Wikipedia: In An Officer and a Gentleman, she played Navy Aviation Officer Candidate Casey Seeger, a popular and charming woman who nearly flunked out of the program due to her inability to complete the obstacle course; however, she persevered and graduated. An amateur bodybuilder in real life, Eilbacher said the hardest aspect of this role was "pretending" to be out of shape.
Is that why Foley says to her "Gunnery Sergeant, Ensign Seeger, sir" after she says "Thank you, sir"? I have always wondered why he responded to her that way.
The finale was what we expected and very well done... but this scene was the one that affected me the most. Thanks to Louis Gossett jr's brilliant performance for a much deserved Oscar. Thank you for uploading this
Okay, thanks for that information. I didn't realize that. Also, he was the most selfish, self centered, obnoxious candidate but he changed in Three Months for the better.
laminage Well that's what it's for is to change spoiled brats he wasn't the only one to go through that I assure you but Mayo was a survivor more than selfish. He had to be.
The most rewarding times of my tour as a Drill Instructor was when the new Marines, that I hated just moments before they were dismissed, would come and thank me. Tore my heart out. For now I loved my brothers in arms. It made all the B.S. I had to put up with from back stabbing Drill Instructors and stoopid officers tolerable.
Yes, that's right, the Sgt. got Mayo's coin into his right pocket, it is a special memorable moment for the Sgt.'s recall of the memory when retired, Mayo is a special student that results as a naval commander in the future time, at least to say. I like this film, although it was a long time ago. A good film for encourage the spirit of the life time!
One of the Navy's oldest traditions is throwing their hats in the air after graduation. One of the Navy's second oldest traditions is spending the rest of the afternoon trying to find their hat or at least one the correct size.
their name should be stamped inside the headband, wouldnt be too hard to find. We had to mark every article of clothing we were given; covers, shoes, belts and even skivvies.
The hat throwing is symbolic, but it also serves a purpose. When the candidates graduate, they become officers, and are wearing new covers by the time they see Foley for their first salute.
Had to watch this again after hearing of Mr. Gossett’s passing. Richard Gere did an awesome tribute to him and said Gossett was “tough but a sweetheart with a heart of gold,” I could believe that he was great in this role. I come close to crying when he and Gere exchange salutes. RIP Mr. Gossett a true officer and a true gentleman. You will be missed but not forgotten.
classic. one moment mayo is looking around and finds no one to celebrate with. the next moment, the guy who was hardest on him and probably knew him the best is almost moved to tears at his accomplishment.
I like to think it was Mayo taking a private moment to reflect on what he had just achieved rather than looking for people to celebrate with. He always was a bit of a loner.
I have seen this movie so many times, but I never caught that when Gunnery Sergeant Foley corrected Seeger's error in calling him Sir, that he calls her Sir. Great exchange.
After all of Foley's spiel to Seeger about her never being able 'to give orders to men', he corrects her error here and acknowledges her rank. You realise that he gave her a hard time about being a woman because he knew her insecurities about this and her upbringing were the very things preventing her from achieving her goals.
I completed this tradition in 2002 @ NAS Pensacola, FL...OCS class 10-02. I hate that they call him Sgt. when his rank is Gunnery Sgt. That’s a demotion to call him Sgt.
'The first one I'm dropping out of here would be you, EMILIANO!' Hahahahahah!!! This remarks of GySgt Foley sends me laughing no end, heheheh!!! What would have become of the ending of this film had GySgt. Foley addressed thus, 'Congratulations, Emiliano?' instead of 'Congratulations, Ensign Dela Serra?' Hahahahhaha!!!
Here today because of the Louis Gossett Jr’s untimely death. Best thing he could’ve done, I’m glad he won the Oscar for this. RIP legend. Thank you for setting the standard and making us proud. You are missed 😢❤
@@joshuaecht It was his way of saying that although you are "Female" you could hold your own with The Fellows and in the future you will be able to hold your own and dip out orders the way I dipped out orders to you. What blew me away is that Lisa Eilbacher was actually a Trained Physical Expert who felt a little bit silly when she couldn't go over The Fence.
@@laminage he's gunnery Sargent and that's how he is to be addressed. She was caught in her feelings and stepped up and just said "Sir" and he corrected her. Della Serra and Mayo addressed him correctly as Sargeant.
GySgt Foley was a fine man and very professional at what he did. He got the best out of a dysfunctional candidate from a horrible background to fulfill his potential and succeeded. He almost came to tears when Mayo told him what he felt, but needed to finish his job to congratulate the rest. BUT, the sad part was Mayo’s father was a retired Chief Petty Officer that lived off his retirement in a rented shack and couldn’t do without beer for a day to come congratulate him.
@@troyboulware7096 The minute you even bring up race basically means deep down in your mind you didn't view both of those men as equals on a human standard. But I already know you'll deny it.
@Troy Boulware Lmao you just proved my point again, "stop thinking your smart"? You really are low-key racist! lol I'm willing to even bet you voted for Trump didn't ya. If you did then it explains everything. I can even predict the next thing you were going to say is "I'm not racist, my best friend is black" or use words like "YOU PEOPLE", "THEM PEOPLE","PEOPLE LIKE YOU", "LIBERAL", OR "SNOWFLAKE". Right?
So a few fun facts: 1) the real AOCS at the time was in Pensacola 2) Navy AOCS and OCS have merged and moved to Naval station Newport, Rhode Island. 3) the reason they have Marine Corps DI’s was because back in the WW2 era. Upon graduation pilots had the choice to commission with the Navy or Marine Corps. They kept the DI’s because just like they make Marines, they’re VERY good at molding regular college kid candidates into competent naval officers. 4) upon receiving their first salutes, challenge coins are now given out instead of silver dollars because the DI’s would make bank every graduation due to their now increased value. 5) You actually go into OCS knowing what your job will be (I.e, pilot, sub nuke, SWO, civil engineering, supply, etc.)
...that moment when everybody celebrates its succes with dear ones, and there is now one there fore you. I’ve been there, break’s your heart, makes you even harder....
Love how Louis Gosset Jr starts to tear up...Big and tough...yet tearing up. Black guys do that sometimes and it makes them seem even greater. Remember how Michael Jordan used to cry a lot. Made him seem even greater...
My nephew graduation this past spring from West Point. I thought this first salute and silver dollar was just hollywood fluf. The person who gave him his first salute was given a silver dollar. From time to time, hollywood gets it correct!
Very moving, it touched my heart even its a movie only. We do not have this custom but when I came across (being a captain already) the master sergeant who trained me as an enlisted soldier, during a 5 minutes conversation I adressed him Sir like three times maybe, so I am with the lady ensign on this.
And so sad that Gere was ignored for Best Actor even Gossett himself said Richard should not have only been nominated but should have won. I totally agree.
may men who serve always get pics of them and in their uniforms thru them. i wish my grandfather had some of him in his so i coukd be seeing him in his and when he was in the navy and in wwii. i wish i could. he just turned 93 this yr:)
A good friend of mine with whom I received my undergrad was commissioned into the Navy the night before he received his degree. As is Navy tradition, he had someone special pin on his boards (mom and aunt), and another someone special swore him in (uncle was an active duty officer). After that, time to receive his first salute, from none other than his dear old dad (retired Chief). Nice night for him...
I still remember the day I was commissioned and gave my Silver Dollar to our Detachment NCOIC after my first salute. 31 years later I hit mandatory retirement - they had to pipe me off kicking and screaming. Wouldn't trade the experiences I had, the friendships I made and the memories I carry with me for anything on this earth.
Never made sense to me that upon graduation and commission, they were to Foley as just "Sgt". The proper way would have been to call him "Gunnery Sergeant" or just "Gunny".
they're not challenge coins. that is something that didn't exist Navy wide until the Gulf War and wasn't a tradition in the Pacific Fleet until then. they are giving him a silver dollar. an actual genuine pure silver dollar, because he is the first enlisted to salute them. they are like a Mustang and it is the tradition of Mustangs. sailors commissioned through the ranks. usually Chief Warrant Officers and Limited Duty Officers, but also OCS, many of whom were prior enlisted. the tradition is ancient going back to the British naval service like all of our great traditions. CWO3 USN (ret.)
Yes. A similar tradition exists within The United States Army whose origins are within the British Colonial Militias originally established in he Massachusetts and Virginia Colonies and spread to the other Colonies of North America. For my First Salute I went to several banks to locate a Silver Dollar for my Birth Year and I ended up going to over a dozen banks for nearly a Month until I finally found one for my Birth Year and offered it up to Sergeant First Class Patrick Lemieux for my First Salute. That was over 30 years ago and I have long since retired as a Colonel after a long career. Currently work as a Professional Engineer and remember my teacher, my mentor and fellow soldier. RIP Patrick Lemieux!
Here's another fun fact. Richard Gere worked on American Gigolo with Bill Duke who would Direct Episodes of Falcon Crest. He also played Seth Foster on Dallas The Early Years where Digger Barnes and Jock Ewing found Oil in his Land and although he could have been cheated he wasn't.
Someone in the know please help me out. When the company was lined up on the parade ground, the men were wearing shoulder boards -black with gold star, the woman has no shoulder boards. When getting their first salute, the men have shoulder boards for the rank of ensign, one gold stripe and gold star, still the woman has no shoulder board. What is the rank signified by the shoulder board with gold star, no stripes? Also, why do the women not wear shoulder boards?
The drill sergeant. The second most senior was over 6' tall and growled in a heavy slur. Ths senior drill instructor was blonde, half the size of the other, and spoke in heavily accented English, "In never thought as one of the Hitler Youth that one day I would train American troops for combat".
God Bless Navy tradition. Basic training was a pain in the behind. "A" school was okay. The next 3+years, shit San Diego was just a dream. Thank you USN.
Not challenge coins - silver dollars for first salute rendered to a newly commissioned officer... note where the Sargent placed the coins from the various Ensigns.
You know the writer/director/screenplay had fun with that name "Delacera". That was injected in there as a goof. Unless someone would like to bullshit me that they know anyone named "Delacera" or "De La Cerra" of "De La Sa Ra" That was genius unintended comedy in that casting to highlight the geek who they know might be smarter than everyone but will go nowhere. And it is true they always are in every unit. That "Too Smart for everything so I went into the military to do nothing" types. Plenty of them around.
In the actual movie, after Zack Mayo was thanking Sgt. Foley for everything he has done. While holding a tear in his eye, Foley told Mayo “Get the fuck out of here”. Lol
New Ensigh have to know Marine Corps rank structure,Drill Instructor's rank is not Sergeant,his rank is Gunnery Sergeant.i'm Japanese civilian,but i know Marine Corps rank structure.
Seeger is at that point a commissioned officer. In the UK armed forces, you only refer to commissioned officers as sir (or ma'am for ladies, but that may have changed). If he called her sir, I suppose in the US "sir" is used regardless of gender, even back then. In any case, she's a commissioned officer, and of a higher rank than him after graduating.
This was made in the shadow of the Vietnam debacle-and about the time Reagan started pouring billions into the military to turn things around. (And outspend the Soviets in an arms race he knew he had the economy to win with.) I've heard stories about how loose and demoralized the military became in the late 70's.
...luis gosden jr...one of the greatest actors in the 80s couldnt act his way out ofvthe fact, that even in fictional movie ....had , deep second thoughts deep reservations, about his character passing Mayo..in the movie , on the porch sceene... ..lloll...
Louis Gossett Jr was perfection in this role
He was, as he did those Iron Eagle movies later which were good and fun. .... :)
He was. Very well deserved Oscar.
@@jo_verabradleyfan4743 Copy that.
Absolutely. I’m so sad today to hear of his death😢❤
@@timothyq.5070 me too May he RIP
Rest In Power to Louis Gossett Jr, great man and great actor. You will be sadly missed, Good Sir.
What I really enjoyed about the dynamic between Gy. Sgt Foley and Mayo was that fact that Mayo was lacking a true father figure throughout his life, and he found a special albeit firm relationship with Foley.
If you really think about it, Foley was the best and most positive influence in his life up to that point,
Incredible movie
Yes!!!!!
The sergeant put the coin , only one coin that he got from Zack to his right pocket. The others were for his left pocket.
This scene is the most touching .
The sergeant is telling that he will NEVER forget Zack without word.
Great movie! I love gunnery sgt. Foley
Never noticed that before.....
YOCOSU KENT Foley may of been tough but fair and sometimes harsh as a Drill Instructor, the scene itself is beautiful the way he put the silver coin in his right hand pocket by acknowledging Mayo as a special student who he thought wasn’t gonna make it because he was a maverick hotshot with a cocky and arrogant attitude not a team player. Mayo put his selfish attitude and arrogance to one side by maturing and growing up throughout the programme.
wow, that's very cool. I never knew that either. Thanks for that Info!
That's actually the reason I looked up the video lol to make sure that's what I saw
"Get the hell outta here!"
Translation: I'm proud of you.
But I guess he forgot that he was no longer able to give orders to Mayo. It had now been reversed.
Id love to see an Officer and a Gentleman /Top gun crossover where mayo meets maverick, lol
"Get the hell outta here!" was half a sentence, the other half being, "or I'm gonna start crying."
@@charismaticace You could totally tell Gossett was trying in character not to cry. That's why this scene is so inspirstional.
@@lwmson No, he didn´t...they came to respect and feel affection for each other in their own ways...
Sergeant almost went to pieces before he told Mayo to "Get outta here." Scene always brings a tear to my eyes.
That moment always me cry. 😢
No matter how many times I've watched this movie the ending always gets me a little
He had to have the tough exterior of a drill Sergeant yet you could tell he deep down was moved by Richard Gere and wanted to cry. Brilliant acting by Gossett.
I cried too!!! Very Powerful scene!
Lou Gossip Jr. Earned that Oscar Award!! Richard Gere and Lou Gossip Jr.'s performances were FIRE!!🔥
Someone in the comments mentioned he keeps mayos coun in the other pocket I never noticed that
I'll never forget my USMC DI. I called him years later and said, "you probably don't remember what a fuck-up I looked like at the time but you did a great job turning me around."
I had some tough DI's in boot camp, but they always told me to not quit, and in turn, they won't quit on me.
I think it’s safe to say most of us were either terrified or loathed our drill sergeant/drill instructor/training instructor/recruit division commander the first few weeks of our basic training/boot camp. But by the end I had grown to love Sergeant Dave Stewart. He was 6’4”, deep booming voice and scary as hell. But man he helped me grow up a lot. I will never forget him.
Thanks for the story :)
@@vaskylark It's true! "An Officer and A Gentleman" reminded me a lot of myself! I identified with "Mayo." Because I had no other choice but to succeed! I had nothing either, but I never gave up, despite all the hardships I experienced in my young life!
I now work for Harvard University. The story I told in this thread is very true!!! And I didn't receive any grief counseling until I was in my 40s, after my father's death!
Same here. I was terrified and hated my drill instructor in the Corps, and when I met him in the Fleet after I left bootcamp I treated him to dinner out in town. He turned me from a stupid kid into a responsible man.
The more you hate me the more you will learn ❤
Drill Sergeant Jim Bledsoe, D-2-2, Ft. Benning Georgia, April 1986. Huge Respect & Admiration !!!!!
The chemistry between Lou Gossett Jr and Richard Gere was one for the ages...Got tears eyes watching it...Beautiful scene...❤️
Lou Gossett Jr is the definition of a true gentleman. He portrays the tough as nails drill sergeant to perfection but whenever I see this guy in interviews I know he has a true heart of gold. It shows in everything he does.
As a man who had a very tough childhood (like so many of us) Lou Gossett’s portrayal of a drill instructor showed the kind of love and encouragement so many of us wish we received. Yeah he was tough as nails. But he gave a dam about Zach Mayo. Probably more than Zach cared about himself.
Yes He Did! I wished I had a dad Iike that growing up! 😢
My father was mentaly, verbally and physically abusive and rarely showed me any love! ❤️
But he did the best he could!
He was no Lou Gossip Jr. or "Sgt. Foley."
But he raised 7 children to adults without foodstamps or welfare checks all by himself!
He raised some of us with extreme "tough love!" Certain family members were treated much better!
My mother was committed to a mental , institution for the criminally insane when I was only 6 years old!!
For murdering my half-sister!
She was only 17 years old when my mother killed her!! At the time my sister was about to graduate from high school.
He litterally saved our lives from becoming part of that tragic homocide back in 1974!
Rest Easy Dad!
God Bless!!
🙏 ✝️ 🕊 🌹 💐
@@cpman1987 Your story is tough. Thanks for sharing
Certainly cared more for him than his own dad did.
After all of Foley's spiel to Seeger about her never being able 'to give orders to men', he corrects her error here and acknowledges her rank. You realise that he gave her a hard time about being a woman because he knew her insecurities about this and her upbringing were the very things preventing her from achieving her goals.
@Des Oliver About Lisa Eilbacher from Wikipedia: In An Officer and a Gentleman, she played Navy Aviation Officer Candidate Casey Seeger, a popular and charming woman who nearly flunked out of the program due to her inability to complete the obstacle course; however, she persevered and graduated. An amateur bodybuilder in real life, Eilbacher said the hardest aspect of this role was "pretending" to be out of shape.
Is that why Foley says to her "Gunnery Sergeant, Ensign Seeger, sir" after she says "Thank you, sir"? I have always wondered why he responded to her that way.
@@jennythemajor yes Jenny. Enlisted personnel have to call officers sir or ma’am but not vice versa.
The finale was what we expected and very well done... but this scene was the one that affected me the most.
Thanks to Louis Gossett jr's
brilliant performance for a much deserved Oscar.
Thank you for uploading this
He places Mayos coin in his right pocket. That is to honor a particularly memorable student.
Deep down, Officer Mayo was like a son to Sgt. Foley.
Okay, thanks for that information. I didn't realize that. Also, he was the most selfish, self centered, obnoxious candidate but he changed in Three Months for the better.
That's cause it was in the script.
It looks like Foley told Mayo to get the hell away because he was near tears.
laminage Well that's what it's for is to change spoiled brats he wasn't the only one to go through that I assure you but Mayo was a survivor more than selfish. He had to be.
“Get the hell out of here!”, before Sgt. Foley begins to tear up after that training. Lol
The most rewarding times of my tour as a Drill Instructor was when the new Marines, that I hated just moments before they were dismissed, would come and thank me. Tore my heart out. For now I loved my brothers in arms.
It made all the B.S. I had to put up with from back stabbing Drill Instructors and stoopid officers tolerable.
Yes, that's right, the Sgt. got Mayo's coin into his right pocket, it is a special memorable moment for the Sgt.'s recall of the memory when retired, Mayo is a special student that results as a naval commander in the future time, at least to say. I like this film, although it was a long time ago. A good film for encourage the spirit of the life time!
Words can’t describe how spot on this is. RIP
One of the Navy's oldest traditions is throwing their hats in the air after graduation.
One of the Navy's second oldest traditions is spending the rest of the afternoon trying to find their hat or at least one the correct size.
their name should be stamped inside the headband, wouldnt be too hard to find. We had to mark every article of clothing we were given; covers, shoes, belts and even skivvies.
The hat throwing is symbolic, but it also serves a purpose. When the candidates graduate, they become officers, and are wearing new covers by the time they see Foley for their first salute.
Had to watch this again after hearing of Mr. Gossett’s passing. Richard Gere did an awesome tribute to him and said Gossett was “tough but a sweetheart with a heart of gold,” I could believe that he was great in this role. I come close to crying when he and Gere exchange salutes. RIP Mr. Gossett a true officer and a true gentleman. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Seriously Lou Gosset Jr deserved 2 Oscars for this role.
classic. one moment mayo is looking around and finds no one to celebrate with. the next moment, the guy who was hardest on him and probably knew him the best is almost moved to tears at his accomplishment.
I like to think it was Mayo taking a private moment to reflect on what he had just achieved rather than looking for people to celebrate with. He always was a bit of a loner.
I am sure both eventually became life long friends.
I dont know why ..... I cried so many times watching this movie.....
Get the hell out of here...lol..He loved Zach! ❤️
One of the best scenes in the movie. Louis Gossett Jr. played the Marine instructor very well
“Gunnery Sergeant, Ensign Seeger. Sir.”
Excellent Zack Mayo made it through Graduation, but sad there was no family and no friends to see support him. Great Film!
In the book his dad does show up in his dress whites and tells Zack how proud he is of him.
yes, but to hollywood, that would have downplayed the rescue scene in the paper mill. (true or false)
Very sad but I feel it was important to the storyline. It made him realize how much Paula truly meant to him.
Robinl1278
How is that sad??? You white people are so emotional! The main thing is he graduated!
"Also-the ceremony would have been so much better with Sid (RIP)."
I have seen this movie so many times, but I never caught that when Gunnery Sergeant Foley corrected Seeger's error in calling him Sir, that he calls her Sir. Great exchange.
@Jim Porter Thanks for pointing that out! WoW can't believe for 30 years I never caught that!
I think it was meant to show that Foley in fact had emotions and cared for them though he need to stay in his role.
After all of Foley's spiel to Seeger about her never being able 'to give orders to men', he corrects her error here and acknowledges her rank. You realise that he gave her a hard time about being a woman because he knew her insecurities about this and her upbringing were the very things preventing her from achieving her goals.
Look at how he takes Mayos coin it's in the other pocket he keeps mayos coun I didn't notice it until someone else pointed it out
Great old movie now. A classic to be enjoyed way into the future. That's the lasting power of film.
I completed this tradition in 2002 @ NAS Pensacola, FL...OCS class 10-02. I hate that they call him Sgt. when his rank is Gunnery Sgt. That’s a demotion to call him Sgt.
'The first one I'm dropping out of here would be you, EMILIANO!' Hahahahahah!!! This remarks of GySgt Foley sends me laughing no end, heheheh!!! What would have become of the ending of this film had GySgt. Foley addressed thus, 'Congratulations, Emiliano?' instead of 'Congratulations, Ensign Dela Serra?' Hahahahhaha!!!
Notice how Della Serra makes Foley hold that salute an extra moment...
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R.I.P.: Louis Gossett, Jr., you will forever be missed. 😥😥😥😥
0:49 that's sad he looked around had no family to see him graduate or his father didn't come,chokes me up
Here today because of the Louis Gossett Jr’s untimely death. Best thing he could’ve done, I’m glad he won the Oscar for this. RIP legend. Thank you for setting the standard and making us proud. You are missed 😢❤
No one to love and no place else to go. Go get your girl, Now!
They should be addressing him as Gunnery Sergeant.
I wonder why he told Ensign Seeger "sir" at 1:17. Even though he had already corrected her and told her he was "Gunnery Sergeant" before?
@@joshuaecht It was his way of saying that although you are "Female" you could hold your own with The Fellows and in the future you will be able to hold your own and dip out orders the way I dipped out orders to you. What blew me away is that Lisa Eilbacher was actually a Trained Physical Expert who felt a little bit silly when she couldn't go over The Fence.
@@laminage he's gunnery Sargent and that's how he is to be addressed. She was caught in her feelings and stepped up and just said "Sir" and he corrected her. Della Serra and Mayo addressed him correctly as Sargeant.
@@laminage Yeah she felt silly because she had no problem doing it, but had to act like she couldn't lol
You could see the Gunny truly liked him, and understood.
GySgt Foley was a fine man and very professional at what he did. He got the best out of a dysfunctional candidate from a horrible background to fulfill his potential and succeeded. He almost came to tears when Mayo told him what he felt, but needed to finish his job to congratulate the rest.
BUT, the sad part was Mayo’s father was a retired Chief Petty Officer that lived off his retirement in a rented shack and couldn’t do without beer for a day to come congratulate him.
His dad was in the Philippines.
Pretty common.
1:44
That big tough Gunnery-Sergeant is about to tear up.
:')
Yes . That's what was so moving . I loved that scene . 👍💜
Beautiful Scene because it wasn't about being Black or White it was about having respect for a fellow Human Being ......
@@troyboulware7096 The minute you even bring up race basically means deep down in your mind you didn't view both of those men as equals on a human standard. But I already know you'll deny it.
@@rainhnr2580 I think you need to stop thinking your smart
@Troy Boulware Lmao you just proved my point again, "stop thinking your smart"? You really are low-key racist! lol I'm willing to even bet you voted for Trump didn't ya. If you did then it explains everything. I can even predict the next thing you were going to say is "I'm not racist, my best friend is black" or use words like "YOU PEOPLE", "THEM PEOPLE","PEOPLE LIKE YOU", "LIBERAL", OR "SNOWFLAKE". Right?
this scene was a tear jerky.
The high point of his young life and he comes to the realization that he has no one to share it with
So a few fun facts:
1) the real AOCS at the time was in Pensacola
2) Navy AOCS and OCS have merged and moved to Naval station Newport, Rhode Island.
3) the reason they have Marine Corps DI’s was because back in the WW2 era. Upon graduation pilots had the choice to commission with the Navy or Marine Corps. They kept the DI’s because just like they make Marines, they’re VERY good at molding regular college kid candidates into competent naval officers.
4) upon receiving their first salutes, challenge coins are now given out instead of silver dollars because the DI’s would make bank every graduation due to their now increased value.
5) You actually go into OCS knowing what your job will be (I.e, pilot, sub nuke, SWO, civil engineering, supply, etc.)
...that moment when everybody celebrates its succes with dear ones, and there is now one there fore you. I’ve been there, break’s your heart, makes you even harder....
Born: 1936, Sheepshead Bay, New York, NY
Died: March 29, 2024 (age 87 years), Santa Monica, CA RIP Louis.
Love how Louis Gosset Jr starts to tear up...Big and tough...yet tearing up. Black guys do that sometimes and it makes them seem even greater. Remember how Michael Jordan used to cry a lot. Made him seem even greater...
"White" guys do that sometimes and it makes them seem even greater. Moron.
My nephew graduation this past spring from West Point. I thought this first salute and silver dollar was just hollywood fluf. The person who gave him his first salute was given a silver dollar. From time to time, hollywood gets it correct!
The script was written by someone who had been through OCS, so that helped.
Mayo Came to Admire and Respect Foley, he was not only a mentor and Sgt. but almost the father he needed also!
Very moving, it touched my heart even its a movie only. We do not have this custom but when I came across (being a captain already) the master sergeant who trained me as an enlisted soldier, during a 5 minutes conversation I adressed him Sir like three times maybe, so I am with the lady ensign on this.
Where are you from?
Always ... I always cry watching this scene.
A well deserved Oscar for Louis Gossett Jr.
And so sad that Gere was ignored for Best Actor even Gossett himself said Richard should not have only been nominated but should have won. I totally agree.
may men who serve always get pics of them and in their uniforms thru them. i wish my grandfather had some of him in his so i coukd be seeing him in his and when he was in the navy and in wwii. i wish i could. he just turned 93 this yr:)
A good friend of mine with whom I received my undergrad was commissioned into the Navy the night before he received his degree. As is Navy tradition, he had someone special pin on his boards (mom and aunt), and another someone special swore him in (uncle was an active duty officer). After that, time to receive his first salute, from none other than his dear old dad (retired Chief). Nice night for him...
I still remember the day I was commissioned and gave my Silver Dollar to our Detachment NCOIC after my first salute. 31 years later I hit mandatory retirement - they had to pipe me off kicking and screaming. Wouldn't trade the experiences I had, the friendships I made and the memories I carry with me for anything on this earth.
RIP Louis Gossett Jr. A Trailblazer and one of the GOATs!
One of my favorite scenes
Love that scene considering they just fought before and Sid committed suicide.
Love the music.
name?
Gunnery Sergeant or Gunny, never just Sergeant. Sergeant was two ranks down and most likely 5-8 yrs before. Semper Fi
Im USAF.I was in the same situation.I respect the way it is.
Never made sense to me that upon graduation and commission, they were to Foley as just "Sgt". The proper way would have been to call him "Gunnery Sergeant" or just "Gunny".
This is one of two movies that deserved a sequel. The other was "Midnight Run."
My husband was going thru ocs when I graduated I got my first official splits from him I cried buckets
Rest in peace, Louis Gossett Jr.
they're not challenge coins. that is something that didn't exist Navy wide until the Gulf War and wasn't a tradition in the Pacific Fleet until then. they are giving him a silver dollar. an actual genuine pure silver dollar, because he is the first enlisted to salute them. they are like a Mustang and it is the tradition of Mustangs. sailors commissioned through the ranks. usually Chief Warrant Officers and Limited Duty Officers, but also OCS, many of whom were prior enlisted. the tradition is ancient going back to the British naval service like all of our great traditions. CWO3 USN (ret.)
Yes. A similar tradition exists within The United States Army whose origins are within the British Colonial Militias originally established in he Massachusetts and Virginia Colonies and spread to the other Colonies of North America. For my First Salute I went to several banks to locate a Silver Dollar for my Birth Year and I ended up going to over a dozen banks for nearly a Month until I finally found one for my Birth Year and offered it up to Sergeant First Class Patrick Lemieux for my First Salute. That was over 30 years ago and I have long since retired as a Colonel after a long career. Currently work as a Professional Engineer and remember my teacher, my mentor and fellow soldier. RIP Patrick Lemieux!
Here's another fun fact. Richard Gere worked on American Gigolo with Bill Duke who would Direct Episodes of Falcon Crest. He also played Seth Foster on Dallas The Early Years where Digger Barnes and Jock Ewing found Oil in his Land and although he could have been cheated he wasn't.
Someone in the know please help me out. When the company was lined up on the parade ground, the men were wearing shoulder boards -black with gold star, the woman has no shoulder boards. When getting their first salute, the men have shoulder boards for the rank of ensign, one gold stripe and gold star, still the woman has no shoulder board. What is the rank signified by the shoulder board with gold star, no stripes? Also, why do the women not wear shoulder boards?
The drill sergeant. The second most senior was over 6' tall and growled in a heavy slur. Ths senior drill instructor was blonde, half the size of the other, and spoke in heavily accented English, "In never thought as one of the Hitler Youth that one day I would train American troops for combat".
00:51 moment which I liked much personally ...
Perfect role
For Louis and he nailed it.
They cut the scene where his dad is there saluting him
Gunnery Sergeant Foley made a man out of Mayo.
why do they call him sir in training but isargent afterwards i thought only officers were called sir
RIP Louis Gossett Jr ❤🙏😪✝️
God Bless Navy tradition. Basic training was a pain in the behind. "A" school was okay. The next 3+years, shit San Diego was just a dream. Thank you USN.
Clyde Suckfinger I loved San Diego
Clyde Suckfinger I've heard Navy life is good once the basics are over.
love this scene
Thank you Drille Sgt Thorn, Taxes!!!
RIP Louis Gossett Jr. aka Sgt Foley
RIP Louis Gossett Jr.
seeing this video the film pearl harbour another twin flame film xx
Not challenge coins - silver dollars for first salute rendered to a newly commissioned officer... note where the Sargent placed the coins from the various Ensigns.
Yup, you get to buy the first one, all after that have to be earned.
RIP Louis Gossett Jr
A gem uncirculated Morgan or peace dollar is required.
RIP Sergeant 😢
Does Foley correct Seegar when she calls him sir by saying “Gunnery Sargeant” ? I’ve seen this movie a ton but just noticed that.
Correct.
"I'll never forget you" You lived up to your line and made this movie memorable. In pace requiescat, Louis.;_; 😢🫡😢🫡
Congratulations Ensign Feo....at the end
Sid should have been there too,that Linet ruined his life and thought nothing of it.
Anyone else notice her puts the silver dollar in his other pocket?
That is meant to honor an exceptional student.
And the whole point
Louis Gossett Jr owned that role
You know the writer/director/screenplay had fun with that name "Delacera". That was injected in there as a goof. Unless someone would like to bullshit me that they know anyone named "Delacera" or "De La Cerra" of "De La Sa Ra" That was genius unintended comedy in that casting to highlight the geek who they know might be smarter than everyone but will go nowhere. And it is true they always are in every unit. That "Too Smart for everything so I went into the military to do nothing" types. Plenty of them around.
In the actual movie, after Zack Mayo was thanking Sgt. Foley for everything he has done. While holding a tear in his eye, Foley told Mayo “Get the fuck out of here”. Lol
in the end the people we know and knew all die and we lose it all, hell is the point of forming bonds if theyre going to be broken one day
I remember doing that!
Peter Griffin: "And I love you, Lou Gossett Jr."
funny at the 1st part the di told that lil guy he would not make it but he did.
New Ensigh have to know Marine Corps rank structure,Drill Instructor's rank is not Sergeant,his rank is Gunnery Sergeant.i'm Japanese civilian,but i know Marine Corps rank structure.
Who is the AOC Gunnery Sgt. gives the coin to after Ensign Mayo? Also why does GSgt. tell Ensign Seeger "sir" at 1:17?
Seeger is at that point a commissioned officer. In the UK armed forces, you only refer to commissioned officers as sir (or ma'am for ladies, but that may have changed). If he called her sir, I suppose in the US "sir" is used regardless of gender, even back then. In any case, she's a commissioned officer, and of a higher rank than him after graduating.
Drill instructor's rank is Gunnery Sergeant,not Sergeant new ensign have to know rank structure
I thought an officer Getting his or her first salute could pick anybody present or veteran
This was made in the shadow of the Vietnam debacle-and about the time Reagan started pouring billions into the military to turn things around. (And outspend the Soviets in an arms race he knew he had the economy to win with.) I've heard stories about how loose and demoralized the military became in the late 70's.
Hey that kinda sounds like right now! Recruitment is a current issue.
You have no idea. And it's even worse now. They are more concerned in having a bunch of dudes in dresses instead of an actual competent military.
...luis gosden jr...one of the greatest actors in the 80s couldnt
act his way out ofvthe fact, that even in fictional movie
....had , deep second thoughts deep reservations, about his character passing Mayo..in the movie , on the porch sceene...
..lloll...