USMC GRADUATION - Bravo & November Company Distinguished Honor Graduates
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- The Honor Graduates of Bravo & November Company retire the platoon guidons and the distinguished graduates are recognized during the graduation ceremony on Parris Island. Graduation date #Dec152017 #ParrisIslandPhotography Congratulations Marines!
This is a great example of what Marine Corps boot camp graduation is like.
During Marine Corps boot camp Phase 4, the new Marines begin to transition from their roles as recruits into that of United States Marines. During this phase new Marines now call their Drill Instructors by their rank. Instead of “Sir” or “Ma’am,” it is “Sgt” or “SSgt”. The Drill Instructors continue mentoring the new Marines by conducting discussion periods on critical topics that will help the new Marines to be successful in their transition to the operational forces.
The new Marines are given more responsibility during this phase to ensure that tasks are accomplished and time hacks are met. No longer is every minute of their day managed by the Drill Instructors. Now, new Marines are given orders and expected to lead themselves to accomplishing the mission. This opportunity allows the new Marines gain a better understanding of how they will be expected to operate in the “Fleet.”
Marine Day 11, excited families line the streets and try to catch a glimpse of their Marine running by in formation. Family Day starts off with a motivational run, referred to as the “MOT Run” throughout the Depot. All graduating Marines run in formation while singing motivational cadence, loudly signaling successful completion of Recruit Training. As recruits run to the cadence of their Drill Instructors, parents, family members and friends line the streets and cheer as they try to find the face of their loved one among the crowd of new Marines.
After the MOT Run, the new Marines have a chance to see family and friends for the first time during on-base liberty. Graduation is conducted on Friday in a formal ceremony and parade, attended by family and friends.
I promise you I will come back to this video in 4 years as a marine
yeah right
1 year for me
I’ll be waiting for you by the time you “come back” I would’ve finished school
@@thomascochran5826 I need not to answer to you. It’s been my dream since grade school.
Good luck man, I’m gonna also be a marine in 1-2 years
Brings tears to my eyes knowing this will be me next year. Earning the title marine means far more greater than anyone can imagine
I promise you I cried when I got my EGA its one of the greatest feelings ever
I cried like a baby
Graduated in November 97. I had tears in my eyes when I got my EGA. And I danced and cheered like a mad man 4 years later when I got my DD214.
I’m enlisting soon I can’t wait
Semper Fi, MARINE to be!! ❤
As a Vietnam veteran and a Navy veteran military parades etc alway get me.
I was saved by a Sgt Mike Meeks in the Summer of 1983.I owe my life and being to this bother in Arms
Thank you for your service
What happened in 83? Beirut?
Crazy, I graduated boot camp in 2001 and every time I see a graduation video it makes me feel like it was just yesterday. Semper fi new Marines, you have earned the title and now part of the Marine Corps family. Stay disciplined, stay motto and always continue striving for success.
Whats ur military rank?
@@somebody887 E-4 Corporal got injured and had to retire early.
@@irockz281982 What was the injury?
@@somebody887 femur , left leg
Since you graduated in 2001 did you deploy to Afghnaistan at all?
I was blessed to see one one of these in person and it was awesome. There's nothing like it. Precision,very impressive. Proud to be the father of a MARINE.
Always so exhilarating to see these young men and women achieve their treasured awards. Long may they live,may their lives be fulfilled,and may they come home at last to a loving welcome,and thanks from a grateful Nation.
I77hnn
Congratulations to All of the Men and Women who through hard work and dedication have earned the title of U.S. Marine, every Marine past and present are very proud of each and every one of you! Wear the uniform with pride , dignity, and integrity which I’m sure you will. I graduated Paris island in December of 1978 3rd battalion platoon 3084 , I know how much you wanted to graduate, and the Awesome feeling that you all have now , keep that inside you for the rest of your lives! So I will say that all of your brothers and sisters will always have your 6 ! You have all earned the right to now say Semper fi 🇺🇸🗽❤️🔥
My dad was second lieutenant in South Korean Army. Interpreter officer. He spoke English, Japanese, Spanish,German. He died in 2010. Sad but I am proud of him. I have his traits.
I love watching these true American heroes! Freedom is not free and we thank you🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Earning an award in the Marines is the sweetest thang, very inspirational. My thanks to all Marines.
it just shows you how holy the child crying in the background is to be at this event while he's still a baby God bless him
Those drill instructors, the backbone of the Marine Corp
Negative. His first NCO in the fleet.
it's beautiful to have child crying in the background because it shows you the nature and the heart and the spirit of the United States Marine Corps oh, this is what we're protecting I'll take the crying, I love it
My son is currently at Parris Island. He has been Guide the entire time! So proud of him.
Please hold all applauses until the end
Screaming child: 4:31 oh here is my cue to make sure everyone knows I’m here by crying
These kids are so annoying
😄😄😄
Your disrespecting a future US Marine😡😡😡
@@grubhubdad5035 lmao 😂
Shut up kid
To all the marines your service and time and efforts are deeply appreciated thanks don't work to hard job well done you should be proud love and respect you guys thanks for your service thanks ! Joe
God bless me, God bless you as New Marines, God bless the Marine Corps , and God bless America . Semper Fi
Ese día - Es el más especial de la vida de un Militar.
Soy Infante de Marina Argentino - Pasaron 35 años desde ese día en mi Carrera Militar - ya estoy Retirado, he pasado toda una una vida de Servicio. No paso 1 día sin extrañar.... esos años!
FELICITACIONES MARINES!!
Saludos desde Argentina!
These ladies & gents as always looking sharp as hell. Love it! Congrats to the honor grads as well as the rest of the new Marines.
When I got out of boot camp in 1973 we were not given dress blues at Parris Island. I had to buy mine at M.C.A.S. Cherry Point. You young men and women earned the right to wear that uniform. I only wish I could have gotten a pair at Parris Island. You are very lucky. Semper Fi. Marines and good luck.
I went to boot camp in June 1973 at Parris Island, hotel Co. 3rd bn. Senior
DI was Sgt R E Benn, platoon 350
@@stevt100 To bad we did not meet face to face. The Corps had changed a lot since we were in it. Tomorrow will be 49 years that you and I were at Parris Island. June 27th to be exact. Semper Fi. Brother. N.Catino USMC Cpl 73-77.
There's always a crying kid in the crowed
ikr theres gonna be yelling which kids hate. A terrible idea
@@james_400 Probably for family reasons it gets annoying though. Went to see the changing of the guard once and five kids were crying I felt bad for the guards.
It was the most important thing and they have to bring a 2 year old
That's what happens when you bring kids kids. Parents shouldn't bring kids but sometimes sitters aren't available but if a kid starts to cry then a parent should walk away with them yelling sometimes upsets kids an also they get bored very quick I know because I have 5 young boys
I was about to comment the same thing lol
Congratulations all Marines. Thank you for your service
Crying kid will be A Future Marine!🇺🇸
I was privileged to attend my grandson's Parris Island graduation last year -- the last one with full Family Week festivities before the virus crisis lockdowns that have DESTROYED much of what makes life in these United States so meaningful! I feel so sad for the Marines that have come after and been denied a graduation in front of viewing stands filled with their adoring and proud family and friends! Yes, they are Marines, and have been trained to bear up under harsh conditions. I just have a problem when the conditions are largely contrived and arbitrary. I hope that this situation will soon be remedied.
Way to go Marines!! I was the guidon bearer for Naval Air Reserve Training Unit, Memphis,Tennessee, Company Number 31-71, March 12, 1971. Company Commander was AME 1 J.A. Blume. We did not retire our guidon.
Wow...full dress blues. Wish we could have done that in San Diego ten years ago
J Siebelink
Do I ever agree with you! My 2 son's that currently serve would be the first to tell you that. You probably had to purchase it yourself too! If not, you are very fortunate. My oldest son joined after 9/11 and was on the bus to Parris Island. When he graduated in December, 2001, they didn't have the honor of graduating in the dress blues either. Then they had to purchase brand new dress blues, and every button on the blouse had to be replaced with new buttons that were $35 each. Crazy!
USMC Mom different uniforms are worn at different times in the year for graduations. And you do purchase your uniforms but you’re doing so with the uniform allowance they give you.
Svere Style
I never knew that. Thank you so much for the information. When my youngest son had graduated in 2006, ".went to boot camp, February thru May" they all wore the blue trousers, and the tan color shirt, along with the white cover. I didn't remember about the allowance they receive. Thank you for all of the information you gave
Semper.Fidelis
Full dress blues in Southern California heat? I think not!
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Great to see some young people still want to contribute by serving their country and having the best hand in growing up…I’m a 1974 Parris island graduate,worked hard,got a stripe and a sharpshooter badge.Very few wore the dress blues on graduation day but these guys look phenomenal. God bless them all.
Amazing. Thank You . I love you all .GOD BLESS MY AMERICAN MILITARY.
and GOD BLESS AMERICA
Cringe🤦🏻♂️
And btw, god doesn't exist
@@readytodie7355 Everybody has different beliefs and best that we respect each other. Even if you don’t agree. God bless America!
The most significant part is that these kids are called out by the rank for the first time. I hope the Marines still keep all ranks the same through recruit training. Recruit.
Yeah, it hasn't been that way for a long while. The Crucible, during week 10, ends with the recruits (not a rank, but a title) becoming Marines. The DI's take on a mentoring role and are called by their rank instead of "Sir" like the first ten weeks.
My dad graduated at 17 in '65 and said every payday he bought a piece of the dress blue uniform, and it took him a few months to acquire the complete uniform. Many that shipped to RVN did so without ever having owned or worn a set of dress blues. So, some USMC KIAs in RVN died w/o having ever worn that uniform.
In 66 when I went in the Blues cost $85, and our gross pay was $95 per month so no I never bought a set of dress blues.
In graduated from Parris Island in 1964 and never wore dress blues. I never had an occasion to, nor did any of the Marines I served with during my 4 year enlistment. I say save some tax dollars and instead concentrate on riding the Corps of woke upper brass who are ruining the Corps.
@@Dr.Pepper001You got it PI 1960 Semper Fi
So proud , it ain’t about money , nor for going to college , or to
Wonder the world , is for the eagle globe and anchor, I was 18 when I finished
Bootcamp in Jan 88.
USMC still gets the award for sharpest blues in the whole US military. US Army would have to be next only cause I thought we looked damn good.
Damn watching the Marines matching sure as hell made me damn proud i was in the Air Force and when we were in Texas in boot camp learning how to march as a unit my heart was beating so loud I really thought everyone could hear it but in reality nobody could hear it but me our drill sgt Ssgt Macdougall had made a bunch of rainbow's (because we were all still in our civilian clothes] and made all of us so proud to be able to represent our country in such a beautiful unit when we were and such a bunch of wild cards i did something i said that I would never do i cried because I was no longer a rainbow and no longer an empty vehicle walking around I thanks to Ssgt Macdougall i could hold up my head and be proud of not only myself but what I believe was my country and proud to have us all be what I never thought we had in us and i couldn't hardly wait to March because i and my friends i thought could really March and look good doing it when I see the different branches March i still have those tears in my eyes knowing that nobody had no idea why I was choked crying and had this knot in my throat but little did I know that I was all chocked and crying because I realized that some of the people who were in the service but they didn't feel the same thing i did no matter how proud i was for them and the country i loved didn't feel the same way and they my comrades didn't feel towards me as i felt for them and this country that I have no place in now my tears or for nothing i still feel the same way about them and this country but I cry now for all the time I thought i was one with them and this love of neither one felt the same way about me i apologize for wasting the Ssgt and this country's time i will never tell anyone that I am a veteran because that's all dead for me
Well done lads! Be proud. You've achieved something very special. Not everyone can do what you guys have achieved.
1972 feb6 makes me feel proud to be with the corps plt 2056 we were abounch of hasbeens ex navy ex army We took Honors matso n raiders marine to the end
Those uniforms will always be the most badass in the United States Military.
Congrats new Marines. Thank you for your service.
Wow, the entire graduating class in dress blues? Hell, when I was in, 1978 only the honorman got dress blues. The rest of us wore Greens. Things have changed a lot.
Same here, only honor-man wore dress blues. I graduated in 1981. Also, we only had a couple PFCs.
this is the honor class, read it.
I was Charlie Company 1065 and that was only the beginning for 4 more years.Only the strong or lucky survived; Semper Fi!
7:48 beautiful short smile, when you notice there's still a girl behind uniform
Liberty Forever why?
@Liberty Forever you sound stupid
Simp.
all of you who stood out, special recognition for the fantastic job you performed, is so truly an honor. 600 out of 600 is so incredible! Those of you who were honored as the most fit Marine is truly remarkable.
That has to be the best day so far in life. Thank you all for making the decision to serve our country.
Nothing greater has been accomplished previously to this day. Congratulations!
Semper Fidelis
Thank you so much for giving my comment a thumbs up, liking what I wrote. That was a very kind expression.
Thank USMC Mom my papa was in the Us Navy he was a medic for the people who got shot by other enimes
Thank u for your service and sacrifice
Hayden Strawn
Wow. What an incredible papa you have. A Medic in the military is such an important position. They make the lives of the wounded survivable. All families of those lives he saved are so grateful he was there. Please thank him for what he did and for serving our country 🇺🇸
Thank you USMC MOM OF 2 DID YOU SERVE IN THE MARINES
What a change. In 62, one Marine received blues. Leatherneck Magazine awarded to most outstanding of the series. (4 Plts)
According to a friend(retired Msgt and former DI) issuing blues comes and goes with budgets. Looks like this series was issued them.
Probably can afford to because no more Tropical or khakis are issued.
Semper Fi, Marines! Stay safe wherever you get deployed and come back home soon.
God Bless brothers and sisters, this is one honor I never experienced, the Parade Deck Graduation. When I was a young recruit, we graduated in the base theatre on Parris Island due to a Hurricane that never arrived. I actually had to prove this several times when Marines would say "All Marines graduated BC on the Parade Deck aboard P.I.". I simply show them my platoon year book and our series in the base theatre on graduation day.
Semper Fi, enjoy the fleet. REMEMBER THIS, the current administration is demanding segregation by teaching hate toward one another based on race, THIS IS A FACT, however the Marine and your Doc to the left and right of you are YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS, NEVER ALLOW ANYTHING TO ERODE THAT, especially a collective of garbage hate mongers!
*******************WE ARE ALL GREEN, NOTHING MORE*****************************
Yes congratulations blue;…. 🌏🌍🌎👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍🇦🇹🇦🇹my country Austria god bless you 24/7. I would to say you done give up.
My condolences to all deceased soldiers
What company
My Sr. Drill Instructor gave our race relations class the first time he addressed us.
One color,,,GREEN! Or else.
Semper Fi Marines. Platoon 3303 - first day of boot camp October 9th, 1968. Best years of my life.
Coyle, Larry L
Sgt USMC
2083xxx
MCRD Parris Island
Platoon 374
1964 - 1968
One big change I have noticed. Evidently recruits are issued Dress Blue uniforms sometime prior to Graduation from Boot Camp. During the period of time I served in the Corps, if you wanted to wear Dress Blues you had to purchase them out of pocket. Nevertheless, these Marines earned their EGA and on this day as they graduated from Marine Corps Boot Camp. It was on this day that they became members of “The Few, The Proud” and from this day forward they will be known as United States Marines!
When our youngest son graduated from Parris Island, he had lost so much weight we almost didn't recognize him. He's a Sergeant now, stationed in Japan.
Man, the marines sure got it. No other branch compares. Probably the best in the world. Wish I could have spent my military stint as a marine. Army was a good experience though
Honor and Pride is about self-respect and keeping commitments.
ALL ENEMIES, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC.
...AND DOMESTIC!
Which is why I sleep easy knowing the Marines will make sure a peaceful transfer of power occurs when the Orange Traitor is removed by one constitutional means or another.
Glory to the USSR
Usa is garbage
Damn right brother
@@PureEffinMagic As a marine myself I can tell you that everyone in the Corps loves our President. 4 more years!!!
@@caneloalvarez1516 must be a pog, lotta grunts out here wanting biden to come and fuck shit up
God bless our marines!
No
Cringe 🤦🏻♂️
Ready to die FU 😜
@@BillyN31 No u 😜👉🏻
Soviet armed forces will crush any combatants that you think are extreme.
Gracias a Dios que me permitió estar ahí para ver a mi hijo convertirse en un Marine.
What a beautiful military vehicle at 2:08
not a military vehicle.
Marines what can say your bad ass your ghe best thank you for serving stay safe and God bless you all.
0:42 thats the shortest marine ive ever seen
5'0 for sure.
Declaration of Independence looks like a kid playing dress up
I went to PI recently and I saw another marine around the same height. It was beautiful
Size doesn’t matter, it’s all about hart, leader ship & hard work & obviously he showed that because he graduated as a US Marine
There was this one dude that I went to basic with that was 5’5, average height but he was one of the shortest in our company. The DIs nicknamed him Antman. This dude was more determined than most of us that were there, he was a motivator and was strong minded. He’s an infantry marine, one tough SOB
God Bless you young woman and men ..Thank you for serving our country...we love you
great video! outstanding job recruits! i am so very proud of all of you. and owe you a great debt of gratitude for your sacrifice and service. thank you all!
People if you have a kid who’s crying and being annoying you know no one wants to hear that, be an adult take responsibility walk away from the crowd around a corner to attend to your child PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD don’t be that person that just sits there
2:55 3rd And 4th Drill instructors in were both my DIs, Bravo Co plt 1061! SGT O’Brien and SSGT Silva....both are freaks of nature
David Wright I had SSgt O’Brien as my senior
EXCELENT ONCE A MARIE ALWAYS A MARINE.
Im singing up for the marines. This month been wanting to do this for a while now
Good luck.
Aya Murawski chotokann
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Howard Vanderhoff THAT’S “SIGNING.” DO YOU UNDERSTAND? DO YOU UNDERSTAND?
Good to see them in dress blues. I graduated 1 October 1993 in San Diego and we wore them. We were told that we might not and we were all pissed that we went through all the hard work and mostly for the dress blues. I believe we were the last company to get them for many years.
If I could live my life over, I would live it as a Marine....And I am a woman ..
No not gay; I cannot think of any Greater life than being in the Military..Unfortunately my Mother
discouraged me due to her misinformed information..But I did have the honor of being the wife of a Soldier. And at the age of 40yo I became an RN ..And was employed as a DAC at Walter Reed Army Medical Center . Such an Honor!!!!So I did have an honorable serving profession...
But still sad I did not join the Military..
God bless you!!
You done very well for yourself. Semper Fi
They are Marines. I remember my Math class Professor is a Marine General. He taught me possibilities tree. I like him a lot. He was ninety probably during the year.
3:37 the Drill Instructor to the far left accidentally knocks his cover off.
He had a good save though
A cover! long time since I heard that, got out in 1974 !
Oof
Yes indeed
I was in the USAF 72-76. USAF basic at the time was more like summer camp than boot camp. My flight was fortunate to have a TI who was a farmer Marine DI. He was tough on us but by god when I flight was marching around Lackland, people would stop and watch us go by...We were PROUD at a time when much of the military was demoralized. I went on to do a lot of joint training with Marines and I was amazed at the focus and dedication to ttheir mission. I learned from that and it has stood me in good stead my entire life...Semper Fly form the USAF, partners in dominating any battlefield, anywhere, any time
Funny side story, we had a kid form Kentuckey who was dumb as a box of rocks. One day our former-Marine TI got REALLY frustrated with him and started calling him "GOmer". The first time he called (yelled) Gomer at him the rest of the flight just about fell out on the ground laughing so we all got our asses chewed...it was worth it ...for the last three weeks of basic, he called im "Pyle"
That was 2 days short of 1 month from when my brother graduated.
that was one week shy, of three months short, of two years over, one day under, a little over four months after, my neighbor's son's nephew graduated. small world.
My brothers in the marines for 2 months more im so happy
God bless the marine corps!👏👏
I never get tired of the marching beat
Semper Fi Marines. Welcome aboard!
OORAH. Did my tour of hell in 1975
The angry appearing, stoic faces... Marines all the way.
Congrats to all... this is the military of tradition.. U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam..
This was my sons graduation!
congratulation, I know the feeling of a proud parent..
a10warthog61 woah so toxic Her son is doing something better than you.
@a10warthog61 Yet I bet all you're doing is sitting on your couch, eating chips and be toxic to other people on the internet.
a10warthog61 Bet You’re over 200 pounds sitting on the couch eating five bags of chips, while we’re protecting your rights, you’re disrespecting the parents of these men and women, you pig!
Yay for my brothers & sisters of other Mothers.... Once a Marine, always a Marine. Congrats to ya..... I went thru MCRD San Diego, (1961) We graduated in our Trops....
@Nightmare Shadow23 シ. It means, Marine Corps Recruit Depot.
I scored 348 out of 350 possible points rifle and pistol expert. I didn't get no awards MAD AS HELL
They were probably waiting for you to learn to shoot (i.e., get 350 points), lol! :oD
My ex was Honor Man,1969 MCRD,no one came to his graduation.Heartbreaking.
2:49 all I can say is perfect step off on that beat
Hahahaa
벌써 12년이 흘렀네요
우리딸도 미해병대 졸업한지가 너무너무 추운날씨에도 불구하고 얇은제복입고 몇시간을 행사끝나기를 기다리다 만났는데 목소리가안나와 대화를 못했던 기억이 새록새록….
"...is from Melbourne, Florida and was recruited by Sergeant Oregon."
I was in one of these 1967 Paris island - platoon 2014 July-sep. as soon as I got their and the Drill Instructor came on the bus-I thought what the hell have I got into.
USMC 64 -- 68. 3Rd Battalion April to just after mid June 64. We wanted to be Marines, but we did not want to be at Parris Island. Semper Fi.
Must be nice to graduate in your Blues! We had to wear our Deltas
Jay Warner Alphas.
Back in 95 we wore alphas. 3rd battalion 3068. March 24th
And no one else seen the Drill Instructor on the left about knock of his own campaign cover at the 3:38 mark
Back in 1951 boot camp in San Diego blues was no issue if u wanted blues you had to purchase it. Many after graduation went on leave to Oceanside and wore the blues that the photoshops had at hand. I never wore the blues because I felt if the Corp did not see fit that I should have one means I did not need it and I was not about to pretend I did. I have no regrets and am proud to have served.
Graduated 25 years ago 1st Battalion (2nd to None) Congrats and Semper Fi Brother.
wahoo4db alpha co class of 93
Some day I’ll be there…i just wish it could be sooner
The formation so tight🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾
Like your mom
They walk like 2002 npcs
When I served we didn't get the Blues, had to buy em. Plt.1026 Parris Island 1981
Excelente ,excepcional
28 Dec 73, Platoon 395, India Co, 3rd Bn, MCRD Parris Island. Thanks to Ssgt Stewart, Ssgt Johnigon, Sgt Valentine & Sgt Guest. Semper Fi, greetings from Charleston, "West" Virginia.
Good job Marines, oorah!
I watched graduation every Friday for 8 years while working Medical at MCRD SD,
So they issue a set of dress blues now days? Back in my day only the platoon guide got them. I had to buy mine later.
u r right.. i graduated in 97..
It goes in cycles.
I hope to be an honor graduate one day.
When the drill instructors came out the Karen in the red shirt was all like who tad are they
Serving one's country in the military is certainly something of which one should be proud having reached and achieved his/her place in Graduation. In the British Services, one receives a certificate, whilst in the US Services one receives a certificate plus a medal - the latter "... for services in defence of the USA." I would suggest that every serviceman/woman in every country at graduation, has served "in defence of his/her country!" So one might ask "Where is the merit in that?"
In the UK, a soldier can serve, say, 20 years, survived (or possibly not survived) combat in two or more theatres of war e.g. Kossovo and Afghanistan. If he/she has no blemish on his record, he/she will be entitled to two Campaign and one Long Service Good Conduct Medal (LSGC). If he has gone beyond what is expected, e.g. single-handedly defeated a superior force in one or more actions, he will receive a medal according to the level of his action/s. By contrast, US personnel who have served say, 5 years with no battle service, will already have a chestful of medals and honour badges according to whatever training he has attained.
When you put these two men/women side by side, the contrast is staggering, for one is led to believe that the American with both sides of his/her chest and both arms covered with flashes and medal ribbons, literally outshines the Brit with his "paltry" three of four ribbons. The big difference is that the British Awards have been EARNED, while the US Awards have been GIVEN with no merit whatsoever. It is a case of overplaying and wallowing in self-glorification; it truly devalues every honour awarded!
If a US soldier enters a battle/campaign situation, he gets a medal, which is but right and proper; but he also gets a medal for serving with his unit, and another for serving with his Division for the same battle - ergo, three medals for one battle service. It looks good on his chest, but is frankly overkill and without merit of any kind. It's all purely for show.
My stepfather served in the British Army for 22 years before, during and after WW2. He had ten Campaign and LSGC Medals, including the British Empire Medal (awarded by the King); every one of those was EARNED, NOT GIVEN, but beside an American with just a few years non-combat service, you would be wrong in thinking that the US serviceman had achieved much, much more, which would be wholly erroneous and - I might say - unfitting, to say the least!
when they show the platoons and u can see everyone’s rank kinda reminds me of release day of cod
Today, you people are no longer maggots. Today you are marines. You are part of a brotherhood. From now on until you die, wherever you are, every marine is your brother. Most of you will go to the Vietnam, some of you will not comeback. But always remember this. Marines die that's what we're here for. But the Marine Corps lives forever. And that means you will live forever
- *Full metal jacket, 1987*
Now ain't that bad. Them poor people all dressed up and no where to go. THEY ARE MARINES NOW. PROUD MARINES.
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