Great interview…my Drill Instructors prepared me to deal with adversity for life and I am forever grateful for that. MCRD 1966, Vietnam 1968-69. Semper Fi!
Drill Instructor Sergeant Britt!! Master Guns was my Heavy for Plt 2096, 28 Aug - 22 Nov 89. Amazing Marine and fantastic Drill Instructor ...righteous dude and I'm thankful to this day that he worked so hard to make us Marines.
I was your battalion commander--LtCol Bruce Judge USMC (ret). At that time, Second Battalion was unquestionably the best on the island! We were truly second to none! Semper Fi
Yes, Dennis is my brother. I commissioned him in 1976 when I was a Captain. He retired as an infantry Colonel in 2006 with two tours in Iraq. I retired in 1998 as an artillery LtCol with service in Vietnam and the First Gulf War. We were stationed at Parris Island together from 1987-90. He was the XO of 1st RTBn and then the Director of DI School. I was the RTR S-3 and then the CO of 2nd RTBn. We now live close to each other near Quantico Va. Semper Fi, Marine!
We are having a 2071 reunion in June and would love to send you an invitation and get you in the loop. If you wouldn't mind, could you send me your email address or some way to contact you? You can email me at danny_evans@bellsouth.net. Thank you!
My dad was a DI, MCRD San Diego 65-69. He still has recruits that keep in touch with him today. No way in hell I wanted anything to do with my DI’s after graduation. I meet one of my dads recruits while on I&I duty San Diego in 1984 and became real good friends and I selected him as rendering my first salute as a brand new WO. Semper Fidelis and thanks for sharing.
I ended up going to war in the same platoon as one of my drill sergeants. He was the platoon sergeant and I was on one of the platoon tanks. I was army for nine years. He was one of the reasons I became a drill sergeant. He actually was drill sergeant of the cycle the year I graduated at Fort Knox. He is one of the most influential people in my life as I went through basic and even when he got to my battalion at Fort Lewis WA. I went in as a E-4 and automatically was the platoon guy. That shit sucked at first. Once I got acclimated to the position I was good. It got to the point where I was allowed to March us to chow and classes. Now I was a big boy when I went in. I was around 245 at 6’1. I had a lot of muscle due to steroids I used in high school. At that weight I was a fat boy no matter what I looked like. But it was the greatest time of my life and I occasionally will call him and see how he’s doing. He retired and is living in Texas. Thank you to the United States Army for allowing me to join the greatest fighting force in the world. If you’re thinking about going into the service please do so. Learn you a job you can do when you get out. If you want rank go into combat arms in either infantry or armor. You will get rank quick. I made E-5 in 18 months due to a waiver and a lack of E-5’s. Combat arms will give you the biggest bonus. Do not go into a job your recruiter wants you to do. He’s filling a spot the army needs. Do what you want to do cause it will be your job as long as you stay in. Good luck and kick ass when it’s time.
Don't know how I found your video, but I enjoyed it very much. I went through bootcamp in San Diego at MCRD and would have truly loved to have had a chance to visit with one or more of my former DI's. In 1960 I arrived in San Diego one hot August Friday night and after the initial processing and finally getting to "hit the rack" about midnight I had to get up to visit the toilet. Upon entering the "head" I encountered another recruit on the floor with blood running down his arm saying "I wanna die, I wanna die". After he was taken care of, I thought "what the hell did I get myself into?" All this and more happened even before we met the Drill Instructors who were going to be responsible for our training. I can't imagine any person completing Marine Corps bootcamp ever forgetting their Drill Instructors. I know I have not. Thanks for the video.
We had one of those as well in 74 but he did it in his rack. We had to clean up the friggin mess. Fun stuff. I ran into a couple of DI's when I was in the fleet and in civilian life. Cool people away from MCRD.
I loved the Master Guns chuckle during this interview. I also found it funny, but true when he corrected you and said "I'm still a Marine". As much as it sometimes sucks; Once a Marine, Always a Marine. It does hold true with some things I still do, like eat fast, push to get things done, I detest being late and more I'm sure, after being out nearly 45 years. Semper Fi my brother! Btw, if Guns ever reads any of this. We had an instructor in Motor T school back at Montford Point, Camp Lejeune, that was a corporal, after being a Gunny. The story goes he popped some officer in the face a few times after said officer got in his face. I guess he made it back to Staff Sergeant just before he retired. So yeah not all bad and he was the best instructor we had.
Yeah, I definitely hold to the motto "Once a Marine, always a Marine." I think it just came out wrong. This guys put terror in us, but I sure respect him.
Master Guns was my Heavy for Plt 2096 in 1989. Loud, mean and armed with a devastating heart punch! I was looking for my DIs to tell them one of my own kids is now a Marine and to thank them for everything they did for us.
Oh yeah, Redstone MARDET… what year did you go through there? 2002/2003? 8:50: My SDI was a bit older as well… he’d already been in for 13 years as an 0311 before hitting the drill field. SSgt Bill Bodette… If you know who he his, you know what kind of Marine he was. Top dog for sure.
Hello Danny, another really great interview. As I mentioned before you may want to consider doing this as a profession. I was never in the service so I cant relate to what you experienced although I wish I had for 4 years back in the early 80's. I would like to thank you for your service and all those who served and commented on this CZcams Channel as well. Keep up the Great Interviews!
Great stuff. I was in the Marine Corp, from 88-92, Parris Island Series 3068, PLT 3071, India Co. I was never involved in a reunion, any suggestion on the best way to put one together. Great Segment and wish you all the best.
Semper fi! When we were approaching our 20-year, I just started looking on Facebook for our guys. I was surprised how many I was finding. As for my drill instructors, I went back and watched our graduation video at the part they announced their names and where they were from. I then started looking for their names in those areas and found all of them. If you can start finding some guys, most of the time a few of them know where to find other guys.
Hello Danny! What an interesting concept to interview one of your former USMC D.I.'s!! In my particular case I think it would be *great* if I could somehow manage to pull that off!!!! >>Props on an entertaining video
Joined the Corps in 65 and served thru 69. Still remember my DI’s; DeKatur,Hicks and Chambers. Hope they are still alive and healthy. Always tough, sometimes brutal on us. But weaned out the weak recruits who couldn’t hack it and would get someone killed in combat. God bless them. Semper Fi.
@@nissinutella4922 For some reason, my original reply wasn't showing up, so I thought I had missed your comment. Now I see the original. Anyway, estoy muy bien. ¿Y usted?
Hey! We are still posting on the Language Tutor. As a matter of fact we just uploaded on this week. We have so many videos, we're just slowing down a little, but we fully plan to keep them coming.
I left for bootcamp December 20, 1993, which meant Black Friday was Christmas Eve. I happened to on fire watch at midnight on NYE. What were recruits upset most about missing during those 13 weeks? The Superbowl.
That is so weird. I had a dream last night I was going back to do boot camp again and would miss Christmas. I'm glad I went in the summer. It's funny they were upset about missing the super bowl.
I remember the recruite next to me peed on himself. I think that was Hedalgo. Also, did DI Sgt. Britt have something in his mouth to cause him to foam at the mouth when he screamed at us. I swear he was a bulldog on drop day.
Why wo😊uld you give one of these egomaniac bastards the time of day dont you know that is what these scumbag losers live for i am sure you were a good marine no thanks to him. You made yourself a good marine.
Great interview…my Drill Instructors prepared me to deal with adversity for life and I am forever grateful for that. MCRD 1966, Vietnam 1968-69. Semper Fi!
Drill Instructor Sergeant Britt!! Master Guns was my Heavy for Plt 2096, 28 Aug - 22 Nov 89. Amazing Marine and fantastic Drill Instructor ...righteous dude and I'm thankful to this day that he worked so hard to make us Marines.
I was your battalion commander--LtCol Bruce Judge USMC (ret). At that time, Second Battalion was unquestionably the best on the island! We were truly second to none! Semper Fi
OH MY GOSH!!! NO WAY!!! I remember you very well. We memorized your name as part of our knowledge. So good to hear from you!
Semper Fi Marine!
I had a company, commander named Dennis Judge, Said he had a brother, who was also a Marine officer, any relation?
Yes, Dennis is my brother. I commissioned him in 1976 when I was a Captain. He retired as an infantry Colonel in 2006 with two tours in Iraq. I retired in 1998 as an artillery LtCol with service in Vietnam and the First Gulf War. We were stationed at Parris Island together from 1987-90. He was the XO of 1st RTBn and then the Director of DI School. I was the RTR S-3 and then the CO of 2nd RTBn. We now live close to each other near Quantico Va. Semper Fi, Marine!
We are having a 2071 reunion in June and would love to send you an invitation and get you in the loop. If you wouldn't mind, could you send me your email address or some way to contact you? You can email me at danny_evans@bellsouth.net. Thank you!
My dad was a DI, MCRD San Diego 65-69. He still has recruits that keep in touch with him today. No way in hell I wanted anything to do with my DI’s after graduation. I meet one of my dads recruits while on I&I duty San Diego in 1984 and became real good friends and I selected him as rendering my first salute as a brand new WO. Semper Fidelis and thanks for sharing.
That is so cool! Semper Fi!
That is so cool! I would LOVE to be able to meet my old Drill Instructors again.
Thanks! Hopefully you can find them. Social media is a great tool.
I ended up going to war in the same platoon as one of my drill sergeants. He was the platoon sergeant and I was on one of the platoon tanks. I was army for nine years. He was one of the reasons I became a drill sergeant. He actually was drill sergeant of the cycle the year I graduated at Fort Knox. He is one of the most influential people in my life as I went through basic and even when he got to my battalion at Fort Lewis WA. I went in as a E-4 and automatically was the platoon guy. That shit sucked at first. Once I got acclimated to the position I was good. It got to the point where I was allowed to March us to chow and classes. Now I was a big boy when I went in. I was around 245 at 6’1. I had a lot of muscle due to steroids I used in high school. At that weight I was a fat boy no matter what I looked like. But it was the greatest time of my life and I occasionally will call him and see how he’s doing. He retired and is living in Texas. Thank you to the United States Army for allowing me to join the greatest fighting force in the world. If you’re thinking about going into the service please do so. Learn you a job you can do when you get out. If you want rank go into combat arms in either infantry or armor. You will get rank quick. I made E-5 in 18 months due to a waiver and a lack of E-5’s. Combat arms will give you the biggest bonus. Do not go into a job your recruiter wants you to do. He’s filling a spot the army needs. Do what you want to do cause it will be your job as long as you stay in. Good luck and kick ass when it’s time.
Don't know how I found your video, but I enjoyed it very much. I went through bootcamp in San Diego at MCRD and would have truly loved to have had a chance
to visit with one or more of my former DI's. In 1960 I arrived in San Diego one hot August Friday night and after the initial processing and finally getting to "hit the rack" about midnight I had to get up to visit the toilet. Upon entering the "head" I encountered another recruit on the floor with blood running down his arm saying "I wanna die, I wanna die". After he was taken care of, I thought "what the hell did I get myself into?" All this and more happened even before we met the Drill Instructors who were going to be responsible for our training. I can't imagine any person completing Marine Corps bootcamp ever forgetting their Drill Instructors. I know I have not. Thanks for the video.
We had one of those as well in 74 but he did it in his rack. We had to clean up the friggin mess. Fun stuff.
I ran into a couple of DI's when I was in the fleet and in civilian life. Cool people away from MCRD.
Interesting story. My dad went to Parris Island in November of 1960. He always remembered his DI's and filled me with stories when I was a kid.
Semper fidelis master Gunns..University of MCRD class of 75...
Funny, saw the thumbnail and said "hey, that was my DI! Platoon 2009! Graduated Jan '89. Britt was a beast and certainly had our respect.
Yes he was. I'll have to tell him I ran across you here.
I loved the Master Guns chuckle during this interview. I also found it funny, but true when he corrected you and said "I'm still a Marine". As much as it sometimes sucks; Once a Marine, Always a Marine. It does hold true with some things I still do, like eat fast, push to get things done, I detest being late and more I'm sure, after being out nearly 45 years. Semper Fi my brother! Btw, if Guns ever reads any of this. We had an instructor in Motor T school back at Montford Point, Camp Lejeune, that was a corporal, after being a Gunny. The story goes he popped some officer in the face a few times after said officer got in his face. I guess he made it back to Staff Sergeant just before he retired. So yeah not all bad and he was the best instructor we had.
Yeah, I definitely hold to the motto "Once a Marine, always a Marine." I think it just came out wrong. This guys put terror in us, but I sure respect him.
That’s one of my DI’s from Plt 2009 in 1988! Loudest man I ever knew!!!!
He struck fear in us, didn't he?
Master Guns was my Heavy for Plt 2096 in 1989. Loud, mean and armed with a devastating heart punch! I was looking for my DIs to tell them one of my own kids is now a Marine and to thank them for everything they did for us.
Thank you for your service
Thank you! My privilege.
I was plt 367 summer 1975. I also was a 2311 ammo tech. Went to redstone arsenal.
"Well, yeah - just turn the heat up, man." 💪 Real soldier - real man. Good interview....
Thanks brother!
Not a soldier. A Marine.
They don't make Marines like Master Guns anymore. High respect for you and that man. Semper Fi
Thank you so much. Semper Fi.
Master Guns…. BadAss!
Oh yeah, Redstone MARDET… what year did you go through there? 2002/2003?
8:50: My SDI was a bit older as well… he’d already been in for 13 years as an 0311 before hitting the drill field. SSgt Bill Bodette… If you know who he his, you know what kind of Marine he was. Top dog for sure.
I went in on June 8, 1989 and graduated from boot camp on 1 Sept. Bodette sounds like a hard charger!
Great interview, Semper Fi, 1987 PI 1021 & Go Cougs!
Semper fi!
Hello Danny, another really great interview. As I mentioned before you may want to consider doing this as a profession. I was never in the service so I cant relate to what you experienced although I wish I had for 4 years back in the early 80's. I would like to thank you for your service and all those who served and commented on this CZcams Channel as well. Keep up the Great Interviews!
Thank you so much my friend! This really means a lot. I am really hoping to get more interviews and I'm already putting the word out.
I was at PI summer of 89 also. I was in platoon 2083 2nd Bltn Echo Company. Graduated October 13th. Semper Fi.
Thank you for sharing, SEMPER FI 86-91
Semper Fi!
i was in platoon # 2032 /golf company > 4/16/93' from p.i. , thanks bro > tom !
Semper fi
Thanks!!!!
my dad graduated in summer of ‘89! he was 1026 bravo co in san diego :)
Awesome! Thank him for his service.
Great Video.
Thanks bro!
My dad n hero was a Marine n still is in heaven, n was in Korean!
Wow, I have so much respect for him. Thank you for sharing.
I'm thankful for your dad's service. True hero.
Great stuff. I was in the Marine Corp, from 88-92, Parris Island Series 3068, PLT 3071, India Co. I was never involved in a reunion, any suggestion on the best way to put one together. Great Segment and wish you all the best.
Semper fi! When we were approaching our 20-year, I just started looking on Facebook for our guys. I was surprised how many I was finding. As for my drill instructors, I went back and watched our graduation video at the part they announced their names and where they were from. I then started looking for their names in those areas and found all of them. If you can start finding some guys, most of the time a few of them know where to find other guys.
Wonderful interview. Love me Brothers in 2071.
It is so great to hear from you brother! 2071... second to none.
Thanks brother. 2071, second to none.
We call that rank “Master Guns”.
Hello Danny! What an interesting concept to interview one of your former USMC D.I.'s!! In my particular case I think it would be *great* if I could somehow manage to pull that off!!!! >>Props on an entertaining video
Thank you! It's strange because I'm actually friends now with 3 of my 4 drill instructors. They still scare me though.
@@Everything-hw4jbeven tho' I graduated MCRD-SD BootCamp in '87, I know for *A FACT* I would *>still
After about three months at Parris Island, I have no further questions.
Right there with you brother
USMC 1964 -- 68. Parris Island, Third Battalion. Our crucible was the Jungles of Vietnam 65 -- 66. Semper Fi and Oohrah.
Semper fi.
Semper fi
Joined the Corps in 65 and served thru 69. Still remember my DI’s; DeKatur,Hicks and Chambers. Hope they are still alive and healthy. Always tough, sometimes brutal on us. But weaned out the weak recruits who couldn’t hack it and would get someone killed in combat. God bless them. Semper Fi.
What!never knew you had a personal channel and did all sorts of stuff,just came from watching a Spanish lesson and Im totally surprised!God bless
Thank you so much. Yes, I like to try my hand at lots of things. God bless you too friend.
Thank you. Yes, this is my "just for fun" channel
@@Everything-hw4jb litttt
First double reply I ever gotten lol como estas
@@nissinutella4922 For some reason, my original reply wasn't showing up, so I thought I had missed your comment. Now I see the original. Anyway, estoy muy bien. ¿Y usted?
URAH!!! 1994 2ND 3RD BN MRP PCP
Hey!! I've been wondering, why you haven't been posting on the Language Tutor channel? I really miss your videos and they helped me a lot!!
Hey! We are still posting on the Language Tutor. As a matter of fact we just uploaded on this week. We have so many videos, we're just slowing down a little, but we fully plan to keep them coming.
@@Everything-hw4jb Yayyy!!! Your videos really do teach me a lot and I can't wait to learn more Spanish!!
Amtrackers!!! YAT-YAS!! 1833!! ‘07-‘15!!! RAHHH!!
Semper Fi!
O graduated in 88 how do you find out about reunions I didn't know they haft them
I left for bootcamp December 20, 1993, which meant Black Friday was Christmas Eve. I happened to on fire watch at midnight on NYE. What were recruits upset most about missing during those 13 weeks? The Superbowl.
That is so weird. I had a dream last night I was going back to do boot camp again and would miss Christmas. I'm glad I went in the summer. It's funny they were upset about missing the super bowl.
I remember the recruite next to me peed on himself. I think that was Hedalgo. Also, did DI Sgt. Britt have something in his mouth to cause him to foam at the mouth when he screamed at us. I swear he was a bulldog on drop day.
I remember that! He freaked out at pickup. I remember Britt being exactly as you described. That was a crazy day!
Platoon 2070 2nd Battalion F Co. June 88-September 88. P.I. Semper Fi
We definitely stomped on some of the same ground brother.
I'll be there at thr next reunion.
I can't wait! I'm excited to attend another one.
I was at p.i in 83 2and battall.this d.i looks familiar
Interesting. He was in the Army before he joined the Marines. He may have been in boot camp around that time.
He was mine too! Platoon 2058 graduated Aug 9 1988
No way! That is so cool. He was mean.
Wow, that's so cool.
Semper Fi 1984-1988, 0331, 2/5 Echo Co, Wpns Platoon.
Semper fi
Wow, I enlisted in March of 1989. United States Air Force. Small World.
Thank you for serving.
SEMPER FI
PIDI
2009-2012
RAHHH
Semper fi brother! Thank you for your service to our country and the Marine Corps.
2065 Fox Co 1976 MCRDSD
Semper Fi.
“You’re welcome”
When did you serve what years and who are your Di
89-93. 2nd Bn G Co. Senior DI was SSgt Ray Gonzalez. Also, Sgt. Terry Britt, Ssgt Steve Olsen and Sgt Mike Naglowski.
Uncle Sam’s Misguided Children
Exactly!
Yes!!
Why wo😊uld you give one of these egomaniac bastards the time of day dont you know that is what these scumbag losers live for i am sure you were a good marine no thanks to him. You made yourself a good marine.
Not basic training boot camp
Why tf is this guy still wearing BCGs lol
Seriously? Those aren't BCG's. My BCG's have been in a drawer for years. Also, literally half the world is wearing those. lol
@@Everything-hw4jb they look suspiciously similar to BCGs. However I also pull off the issued glasses pretty well so I'm not mad
@@benhimes4372 Yes, they definitely look similar.
Haaaaa!!!!! *BCG's* (= "Birth Control Glasses") for all you civilians who wouldn't know!!!!!! Haven't heard *THAT* in decades!!!!!
I had many pairs; they issued new ones every year so began to add up--they made damn sure no one got pregnant until after your EAS.