this all looks cute.but fishing boats are towing drug torpedos behind them coming from Mexico , if they are stopped they release the line and come back later to recover the drugs. stop using hand me downs from the 70s.
I served in the Army, 4 yrs 3 mos 2 days. I shot cannons and kept Kansas awake at night.
Then I served in the Coast Guard 5 yrs 2 days. I rode out "The Perfect Storm" searching for a fishing boat lost at sea on the USCGC Northland (WMEC904); Then I served on the USCGC Gallatin (WHEC721) and hunted and captured drug smugglers then rescued Haitian immigrants sailing on unseaworthy vessels on the same day in the Caribbean Sea; among other unsaid operations.
I joined Oct of 1998, and back then it was very easy. The hardest part was staying awake during the classroom sessions. Not much physical training then. To anyone nervous going in, its not as hard as you think. But better than anyother Branch.
I served my 4 years and I can tell you the Coast Guard is not for he faint of heart. Consider this. The first year the Coast Guard was allowed to enter into UN Navy seal training, a program that has a 90% drop out rate, 4 coasties went in, 1 dropped out, one got halted due to injuries, and 2 graduated. That's pretty impressive! Right now there are 3 coastie seals. Coasties have nothing to prove, we put ourselves in harms way so other may live. Inter-branch rivalry is fine, but keep it in check!
People who are against the USCG are people who did NOT qualify for it. I qualified. You need the highest score on the ASVAB, its the second toughest bootcamp of all services, so the ones who hate it, are the ones who dont qualify
@nashfire56 The USCG was also a integral part of the Vietnam war, and is very prominant in Afghanistan. All of the branches cooperate to get things done, and all are the elite of the US.
Great video. I am going to be 27 in a few weeks and I'm seriously considering joining the coast guard. If anyone has information that could be useful to me, please respond.
@rohr842003 i just hit my 1 year mark active duty. research it! it is not all saving lives and busting drugs. i upkeep and replace buoys, piant and clean. some people spend their whole career without going on a boat or aircraft. the guard is what u make of it. soon im going to ast a-school and then ill get to work with helicopters and do search and rescue cases. u have to do ur time doing grunt work, but overall u lose some individualsim and freedom, but get paid well and a chance to do good
@natsanty1 Its symbolic of the control they have over their weapons, and the mental and physical discipline they underwent to become what they are. Semper Paratus.
Great video and brought tears to my eyes. Our son served in the Coast Guard and created the man he is today. Semper Paratus good men and women of the United States Coast Guard. We proudly support the USCG with license plates of both vehicles "front and back." God bless all those serving today and thanks to those that served in the past. You make us proud to be Americans ... Semper Paratus ... Jack Bennings, Fort Lauderdale, FL
To anyone that says the Coast Guard is a bunch of pussies and doesn't do anything let me put it to you like this: On board a ship of any other branch than the Coast Guard there are at least 9,000 people each with one job they do once every few days, on board a Coast Guard ship there are only about 400 people and each has 23 jobs to do DAILY. Coasties are not masters of one trade but jacks of many, we are small but we are mighty. Go Coast Guard! **Shipping out to boot camp in August!!
@nsallen92 i couldnt agree more.i am strongly against people who hate branches they aren't in, maybe because they are unhappy of what they were qualified for, idk but i am certainly proud of all military but coast guard in particular with an approximate total of about 46,000 active duty. while the Army recruits over 80,000 a YEAR. Power in Numbers or Power in Strength. i just have one tip for you spend as much time with ur family before basic as you can, my brother left for USCG basic yesterday.
@nsallen92 No, they aren't a bunch of pussies. They have respectable jobs, but the people at the very top need to wake the fuck up. I would have loved to join the Coast Guard, but they'd rather do affirmative action- take people who have a very good chance of being unqualified, over someone like me...who IS qualified, but takes ocd medicine. They think I'll go psycho or something. That's never once happened. So what about those who smoke and might have a nic-fit?
@nsallen92 Not even close to 400. The '378's or the Hamilton Class has a Complement of only 167. The new Maritime Security Cutters the '418's only have a Complement of Complement: 113.
What is up with people dissing others branches. Its all under one Flag, One Country, and One Commander and Chief. We are in it together no matter the branch of service. You guys imagine our state borders and seas non patrolled or not receiving the humanitarian service they offer when a tornado or hurricane destroys your home and city. Be thankful that others are out there to a job that you are not undertaking.
For anyone who says coast guard is lame your just a ignorant MW2 Playing ass hole who sits on his ass! THEY ARE IN THE ARMED FORCES, HELL ATLEAST GIVE THEM SOME RESPECT!
@JsonAre Not likely. As a firefighter you're performing rescues usually on dry land, sometimes in rivers and lakes. In the coast guard you're doing it out on the high seas in the middle of a hurricane...Plus intercepting drug runners in the dark of night...Whole new ballgame.
Just got Processed through L.A. MEPS today for becoming a coastie. Looking around I was amazed and honored that I was one of very few Coast Guard Being processed. The Coast Guard is no joke, they are an elite group that you have to earn your way into. But at the same time we do our part as does every other branch. I go to basic in May, and afterwards I train in Maritime Enforcement. I cannot wait for the priviledge of protecting our beautiful country.
DC2 1984-88 X-118, stayed in Munro Hall, BM1 Stott was my DI. Went to Icebreaker Support Facility (ISF) in Seattle, we became Ship Support Facility, Then Ship Repair Detachment, Plank owner of 2 units inside 4 years. Struck an made rate as a Damage Controlman, I never got to go to sea on a Red Boat, did my sea time on the Citrus out of Coos Bay Oregon. If you doubt the USCG, Douglas Munro Signalman 1st Class USCG Med of Honor for actions in Guadal Canal saving Marines.
DC2 1984-88 X-118, stayed in Munro Hall, BM1 Stott was my DI. Went to Icebreaker Support Facility (ISF) in Seattle, we became Ship Support Facility, Then Ship Repair Detachment, Plank owner of 2 units inside 4 years. Struck an made rate as a Damage Controlman, I never got to go to sea on a Red Boat, did my sea time on the Citrus out of Coos Bay Oregon. If you doubt the USCG, Douglas Munro Signalman 1st Class USCG Med of Honor for actions in Guadal Canal saving Marines.
The Guard has changed dramatically over the last 50 years. You had the "old" Guard, 1950-1960 made up of salts (tough, seasoned sailors) and then it got soft 1961-1970. Since then the demands on the guard have increased and it has risen to the challenge. I'm proud to have served in the Guard. Sempre Paratus.
People, if you think that the drill may have been a bit sloppy consider this. They are in recruit training and were civilians just 8 short weeks ago. Give em credit. If you want to see perfection search uscg honor guard. Anybody who's thinking about joining, JUST DO IT. I graduated as part of ECHO 184. You would not believe the feeling of accomplishment and pride at graduation. Great video.
Nostalgic! You bet. Left college, enlisted in CG '57 with K-32, then ET school, graduated CGA '62 finished career in '89. Served with some of the finest, most dedicated people in this country. I remain in awe and proud of their unselfishness, dedication and accomplishments of those who served and are now serving. Over the years I have been thankful for and humbled by the sacrifices willing made by their families so Coasties, man or woman, could devote full attention to the task at hand. GO CG!
They are recruits!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was the Drill Master in this video and believe me this team was one of my worst. HOWEVER, they are only recruits. i hate to say that because these recruits were great but you cant win them all...
@jradownz no trust me you are completely right. I just think its funny how a lot of ignorant people from the USMC and civilians come on here and bash these recruits. They learned this routine in 5 weeks and this was my first performance. So this team was trained by someone else...I still cant believe I didnt catch a bayonette to the throat. lol. take it easy bud.
I filled out everythin online and im still waiting for a call. I have called them today saying that i wanted to meet but can never get a hold of an actually person all i do is just leave a message beverytime.
@zachmacdonald loved it! The hardest part is figuring out what you want to specialize in. Find out what REALLY interests YOU and go for it. Rescue swimmer, air support, mechanics, electricians, electronics, weapons, rescue. In the Coast Guard, you can specialize but you may be used in other capacities. I was a mechanic on our ship. I was also called upon for search and rescue and law enforcement duties as well. A friend of mine was on an Ice breaker ship and saw the world!
@zachmacdonald Go talk. But find out what path you want to take. Law Enforcement, Flying, Rescue, Mechanics...the list goes on. It's important that you pick something YOU are interested in. The other thing you need to do is get everything your recruiter says you will be doing in writing with his signature. Let's say you want to be a helicopter mechanic and he tells you "no problem". Then you find yourself as a deck hand out at sea for a few months at a time. All branches of the military do this
@zachmacdonald There may be some in electrical fields due to the color coding of wiring, resistors and components. You'll need to check with your local recruiter. No matter what any recruiter of any branch tells you, get EVERYTHING in writing before you sign anything
I got to see the graduation ceremony at Cape May. It was really neat! My bro was on the colorguard team. I believe thats what its called for Coasties.
Streetpartying parties too much. The Coast Guard is ALWAYS part of the five (5) Armed Forces. It's only NOAA and USPHS that are only Uniformed Service. Get the facts straight before you post them.
every video in youtube that contains military branch like the marines, coast guard, army, airforce, and navy are the best videos why? because they try to show the good and the bad side of the military but at the end, whats most important is the brotherhood that the armed forces carried for gerneration. This video is great needs more work on the audio and the volume, and also the composition but overall u did great man. Keep it up!
@Alienrambo1993 its hard to choose, if u look at each branch they are all good, but just ask your self alot of question, maybe you'll find out which branch u want to join.
@nashfire56 I would rather save lives instead of taking them away regardless of how I am treated I probably won't be able to become a rescue swimmer for the navy or coast guard but I can still offer my help.Semper fi is getting ruined by kids,people who want to be or become marines because more than likely if you were one you would not be posting offensive questions against another branch or disgracing the corps.Be a asshole all you want there will always be someone better than you.
@nashfire56 Hey son, tell me about it AFTER you finish a few Bering Sea patrols. Talk is cheap, son. Next time you see some Coasties on the street, call them pussies. Then call an ambulance. I was in Kodiak on Bering Sea patrols in the sixties. Huge seas, huge problems, rescues in terrifying situations. When everybody else goes IN, the Coast Guard goes OUT. Go try it. Until then, stfu. Nothing against the Marines or any US branch of the service. WE are all in this thing together.
@kpls72 I was there, know the feeling. I come from a family of Mariens, however have respect more so of being a coastie. I was a LTJG when I went in due to a degree from college, came home Capt. having command was great. I miss being rescue swim, and will go toe to toe with anyone that calls us pussies!!! I may have been a woman in command but by God I earned it. You are right the Bering Sea sucked!
@kpls72 Amen. Fresh out of bootcamp and had to go to Navy Firefighting school at Treasure Island, San Francisco. First thing I heard was a joke from the Navy instructor, saying "What happens when a Coast Guard ship catches fire? They jump on the pier and call 911.". In those two days of school, we kicked their asses in training and the instructor apologized at the end of training. And I won't bring up REFTRA San Diego. I wouldn't want to embarass the Navy again. That is how we roll...
You forgot to mention that when a Navy ship catches fire or as in one instance, hit a whale, they call the Coast Guard to save them. We also spearheaded the Navy boarding teams on the USS Deyo off the coast of Bosnia in 1994. Never forget that the Navy used a picture of a Coastie aviator during Katrine Ops as their recruiting ad. I wish I had a buck for every Navy sailor that said "I wish I had joined the Coast Guard.)
You forgot to mention that when a Navy ship catches fire or as in one instance, hit a whale, they call the Coast Guard to save them. We also spearheaded the Navy boarding teams on the USS Deyo off the coast of Bosnia in 1994. Never forget that the Navy used a picture of a Coastie aviator during Katrine Ops as their recruiting ad. I wish I had a buck for every Navy sailor that said "I wish I had joined the Coast Guard.)
I am guessing you have to have like hardly no problems at all to become a rescue swimmer right?It sucks arse being in a family who has mostly served in the Navy and has had amazing accomplishments and then I come along with seizures,scoliosis and mental problems.To this day I still have some of my family saying I would make a good marine saying nothing is impossible.Unfortunately for me the law and military makes things impossible for me and many people.Idk what I am going to do with my life...
Just to those people out there who think the Coast Guard is nothing and isn't part of the military, they have a different mission. Instead of taking lives, they save them. And If you think the Coast Guard is worthless, next time you fall of a boat, or your boat's engine stops working, guess who's going to be there. The Coast Guard. They deserve all of our respect.
@darknight760 I highly doubt that considering we are the most selective branch of the five military services. Right now there is over a year wait to get an active duty billet. Not trying to start a pissing match because I highly respect all branches, but I have a hard time believing your statement.
I was in drill team when I went through in December of 2008! I remember doing all of that! God bootcamp was the best and I would do it all over again! Not a bad job with the video. What company was that? I was X-180
i got question mm im currently doing my balcherlers degree in criminal justice but im contacting recuriotrs like right but i really wanna go as soon im done with college i just woendoring that by any case does the coast guard have osc and im interting to in the area of the coast guard investigation service
daughter is a dive officer in the CG heading for the Gulf. She started out as an enlisted CG and did the Cape May boot camp then transferred to the academy. This video is too awesome. I wish I had seen it years ago. Edelweissnpa doesn't get the learn to think under extreme stress thing. I only hope Coasties are around when big time chaos happens. Would bet Edelweissnpa would wet him/herself rather than get the situation under control and people safe. Yeah Coast Guard. Thanks for the video
Why do people sign up to be in this kind of shit? It has to be the financial situation and benefits only, because putting up with all that shit would get old quick. Basic training is all brainwashing and indoctrination bullshit.
@edelweissnpa If it weren't for these people doing "this shit" then you wouldn't have the freedom to be sitting in front of your computer typing your disrespectful comments.
I love this video. The music is perfect. My son was on the ceremonial drill team in his graduating company in March of this year. It was the most awesome thing to watch. He was honored to be chosen and took pride in it. Now he's in MLE "A" school and loving it. Love the USCG!!! SEMPER PARATUS!
May I ask something? Is it alright for me to join the Coast Guard? When I say this, I mean I really wanna feel good about myself. My dad was in the army ever since I was little, and we went around the world. I went to germany twice :)
I am way to old and way to fat now. Went through Army boot camp 40 years ago, went on to be a Paratrooper....but if I could go back in time, I would want to sign up with these guys !! Outstanding !! This gives me goosebumps !!! My nephew goes to CG basic in a month, I am so excited for him !!!
Is anyone else tired of hearing that the coast guard is whimpy? They all say they dont fight any combat and yes u wanna no y? Everyone is so afraid of these epic badasses guarding our shore they dont wanna come near! GO COAST GUARD
The Company Commander in this video that is yelling in the beginning is Chief Thompson. He rocks. I just went through USCG Boot Camp in December to January with company Tango-182, so send me a personal message if you want to know anything about it or being in the Coast Guard, i'd be glad to help out a future shipmate.
i'm already 17 and i know when i get out of high school the coast guard is where i'm going everyone in my family has been t=in the other parts of military right now my brother is serving in th us marine corps and no one in my family has been in the coast guard so thats what i'm doing
@CoastGuardUSA I'm gonna finish college first so I can be a Med officer, I'm planning to serve either the US Coast Guard or the US Navy, I can't really make up my mind.
Im gonna go into the coast guard when im 17 and out of higschool cause i heard you get good benifits and they pay part of you college tution. I have a manuel to meet up to the requirments t become a coast guard.
thats exactly what i'm doing, i'm about to graduate and I'm doing the DEP which is delayed enlistment, where you can postpone your training up to a year so you can mentally and physically prepare yourself
@sirhobbes59 Hey Man, Im one of two rescue swimmers as what I do is very dangerous, and you should be able to do what pleases you just work extremly hard in the Acedemy and eveything. Best Wishes man. Im being deployed tomrow A.M. Im so excited.
Haha.. I saw a "smokey bear hat" comment and had to share, one of the girls in my company got caught writing a letter home that said that she was sick of our company commander's smokey the bear hat hitting her in the face when she was getting yelled at.. life was hell for her for the remainder of her stay at Cape May.. Best/worst 8 weeks of my life. Hoorah!
Shoutout to M-178! When the seas get rough, the tough get underway!
Grüße Fräulein, Sturm-Verbot-Führer, ask it whether it has garbo in it
subfusion01 2 weeks ago
AMAZING. God bless the USCG.
Kaslypso2011 2 months ago
ship out to boot camp in 29 days!
MrMrjwoo 2 months ago
@MrMrjwoo Best of luck to you!
Kaslypso2011 2 months ago
Song?! I love this video and really want to know the song.
Thanks!
TownCraftBuild 3 months ago
this all looks cute.but fishing boats are towing drug torpedos behind them coming from Mexico , if they are stopped they release the line and come back later to recover the drugs. stop using hand me downs from the 70s.
nic190 4 months ago
Go Guard!!! The real GUARD, THE COAST GUARD
BrandonSW91 4 months ago
i'm joining the us coast guard the day i turn 18
momitsdoingitagain 5 months ago
The Coast Guard deserves more praise and respect!
JawsFan27 5 months ago
god bless us coast guard
ageOFpiratesPLAYER 5 months ago
whatever you do don't join the military
Alba12349 5 months ago
@Alba12349 troll! why would you be watching a military video then ? rofl, loser man..
nickdrowe 5 months ago
@nickdrowe
you calling me loser? haha. ye ok. have a good time in the military killing innocent people and licking your commanders butthole everyday.
Alba12349 5 months ago
@Alba12349 Not only are you a loser... but you're stupid.. The coast guard doesn't kill people, they do the opposite... SAVE LIVES.
nickdrowe 5 months ago
@nickdrowe
whatever retard. I never mentioned the coast guard specifically
Alba12349 5 months ago
I served in the Army, 4 yrs 3 mos 2 days. I shot cannons and kept Kansas awake at night.
Then I served in the Coast Guard 5 yrs 2 days. I rode out "The Perfect Storm" searching for a fishing boat lost at sea on the USCGC Northland (WMEC904); Then I served on the USCGC Gallatin (WHEC721) and hunted and captured drug smugglers then rescued Haitian immigrants sailing on unseaworthy vessels on the same day in the Caribbean Sea; among other unsaid operations.
The Army was easy by comparison.
chasbrey 5 months ago
I joined Oct of 1998, and back then it was very easy. The hardest part was staying awake during the classroom sessions. Not much physical training then. To anyone nervous going in, its not as hard as you think. But better than anyother Branch.
omegapax1 6 months ago
I served my 4 years and I can tell you the Coast Guard is not for he faint of heart. Consider this. The first year the Coast Guard was allowed to enter into UN Navy seal training, a program that has a 90% drop out rate, 4 coasties went in, 1 dropped out, one got halted due to injuries, and 2 graduated. That's pretty impressive! Right now there are 3 coastie seals. Coasties have nothing to prove, we put ourselves in harms way so other may live. Inter-branch rivalry is fine, but keep it in check!
Mk4Thumper 6 months ago
im about to be a senior in high school and i am trying so hard to get into the coast guard academy. good video.
123thebuckeyefan 7 months ago
People who are against the USCG are people who did NOT qualify for it. I qualified. You need the highest score on the ASVAB, its the second toughest bootcamp of all services, so the ones who hate it, are the ones who dont qualify
metalrave 7 months ago
@nashfire56 The USCG was also a integral part of the Vietnam war, and is very prominant in Afghanistan. All of the branches cooperate to get things done, and all are the elite of the US.
rev6605 7 months ago
US coast guard is underrated
DeliManisali45 7 months ago
I am British English - God Bless America - Our friends across the Ocean
Brian395f 7 months ago
Great video. I am going to be 27 in a few weeks and I'm seriously considering joining the coast guard. If anyone has information that could be useful to me, please respond.
rohr842003 7 months ago
@rohr842003 i just hit my 1 year mark active duty. research it! it is not all saving lives and busting drugs. i upkeep and replace buoys, piant and clean. some people spend their whole career without going on a boat or aircraft. the guard is what u make of it. soon im going to ast a-school and then ill get to work with helicopters and do search and rescue cases. u have to do ur time doing grunt work, but overall u lose some individualsim and freedom, but get paid well and a chance to do good
jh9875 7 months ago
What hipsters...the white belts, the ascots...come on ;-)
SEMPER PARATUS!!!
pierresogol1 7 months ago
2:22 what is that mean? why they do that?
natsanty1 8 months ago
@natsanty1 Its symbolic of the control they have over their weapons, and the mental and physical discipline they underwent to become what they are. Semper Paratus.
RaistlianMajerie 6 months ago
Great video and brought tears to my eyes. Our son served in the Coast Guard and created the man he is today. Semper Paratus good men and women of the United States Coast Guard. We proudly support the USCG with license plates of both vehicles "front and back." God bless all those serving today and thanks to those that served in the past. You make us proud to be Americans ... Semper Paratus ... Jack Bennings, Fort Lauderdale, FL
jbennings 8 months ago
To anyone that says the Coast Guard is a bunch of pussies and doesn't do anything let me put it to you like this: On board a ship of any other branch than the Coast Guard there are at least 9,000 people each with one job they do once every few days, on board a Coast Guard ship there are only about 400 people and each has 23 jobs to do DAILY. Coasties are not masters of one trade but jacks of many, we are small but we are mighty. Go Coast Guard! **Shipping out to boot camp in August!!
nsallen92 8 months ago 19
@nsallen92 i couldnt agree more.i am strongly against people who hate branches they aren't in, maybe because they are unhappy of what they were qualified for, idk but i am certainly proud of all military but coast guard in particular with an approximate total of about 46,000 active duty. while the Army recruits over 80,000 a YEAR. Power in Numbers or Power in Strength. i just have one tip for you spend as much time with ur family before basic as you can, my brother left for USCG basic yesterday.
TDU2644 8 months ago
@nsallen92 No, they aren't a bunch of pussies. They have respectable jobs, but the people at the very top need to wake the fuck up. I would have loved to join the Coast Guard, but they'd rather do affirmative action- take people who have a very good chance of being unqualified, over someone like me...who IS qualified, but takes ocd medicine. They think I'll go psycho or something. That's never once happened. So what about those who smoke and might have a nic-fit?
Jagnole101 6 months ago
@nsallen92 I think you're figures are off.
1. There is not ship in the navy that has a 9000 crew nor is there a ship in the Coast Guard that has 400 crew
2. Most ships in The Navy have about 300- 400 crew Aircraft carriers have much more Large Cast Guard Cutters have about 115 - 150 crew
3. The daily at sea routines of The Navy and The Coast Guard are virtually identical
4. Both branches have different missions
5. I served on a USN ship that had a crew of 33 and we were ocean going
TL23455 5 months ago
@nsallen92 Not even close to 400. The '378's or the Hamilton Class has a Complement of only 167. The new Maritime Security Cutters the '418's only have a Complement of Complement: 113.
MMagaro 1 week ago
i leave june 7th
this has to be the secondbest decision of my life (the first was going back to college and finishing my degree!)
cascade559 8 months ago
@cascade559 yo i leave June 7th too! maybe we will be in the same company
cryptonsneaky 8 months ago
Hell yea laving may 17th from Houston Texas now you wanna talk about being the odd man out in a room that was me at meps
ahdumb421 8 months ago
Pretty sure all the dumb asses bashing didn't qualify.
Reeldeel 9 months ago
I ship out to cape may in June! Can't wait. Epic video. All I can say is get in shape people!
Reeldeel 9 months ago
What is up with people dissing others branches. Its all under one Flag, One Country, and One Commander and Chief. We are in it together no matter the branch of service. You guys imagine our state borders and seas non patrolled or not receiving the humanitarian service they offer when a tornado or hurricane destroys your home and city. Be thankful that others are out there to a job that you are not undertaking.
HN FMF USN
SirCamelJocky 9 months ago
O C MON THERE RECRUITS STOP COMPAIRING THEM TO USMC SDP!!!!!!!
boorpo 9 months ago
For anyone who says coast guard is lame your just a ignorant MW2 Playing ass hole who sits on his ass! THEY ARE IN THE ARMED FORCES, HELL ATLEAST GIVE THEM SOME RESPECT!
boorpo 9 months ago
@boorpo Thank You!!!USCG Capt. retired
quincey123 8 months ago
Will being a certfied firefighter help me in the coast guard?
JsonAre 9 months ago
@JsonAre Not likely. As a firefighter you're performing rescues usually on dry land, sometimes in rivers and lakes. In the coast guard you're doing it out on the high seas in the middle of a hurricane...Plus intercepting drug runners in the dark of night...Whole new ballgame.
OlyveOyle 9 months ago
Just got Processed through L.A. MEPS today for becoming a coastie. Looking around I was amazed and honored that I was one of very few Coast Guard Being processed. The Coast Guard is no joke, they are an elite group that you have to earn your way into. But at the same time we do our part as does every other branch. I go to basic in May, and afterwards I train in Maritime Enforcement. I cannot wait for the priviledge of protecting our beautiful country.
dirtbikecaboose 10 months ago 5
@dirtbikecaboose
Just got Processed through Anchorage MEPS yesterday. I am also trying to go to basic in may.
MaroonedNkodiak 10 months ago
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DC2 1984-88 X-118, stayed in Munro Hall, BM1 Stott was my DI. Went to Icebreaker Support Facility (ISF) in Seattle, we became Ship Support Facility, Then Ship Repair Detachment, Plank owner of 2 units inside 4 years. Struck an made rate as a Damage Controlman, I never got to go to sea on a Red Boat, did my sea time on the Citrus out of Coos Bay Oregon. If you doubt the USCG, Douglas Munro Signalman 1st Class USCG Med of Honor for actions in Guadal Canal saving Marines.
So that others may live
MrJschell66 10 months ago
DC2 1984-88 X-118, stayed in Munro Hall, BM1 Stott was my DI. Went to Icebreaker Support Facility (ISF) in Seattle, we became Ship Support Facility, Then Ship Repair Detachment, Plank owner of 2 units inside 4 years. Struck an made rate as a Damage Controlman, I never got to go to sea on a Red Boat, did my sea time on the Citrus out of Coos Bay Oregon. If you doubt the USCG, Douglas Munro Signalman 1st Class USCG Med of Honor for actions in Guadal Canal saving Marines.
So that others may live
MrJschell66 10 months ago
@MrJschell66 BM1 Stott was my CC. X-117 SCD 1984. He was the best CC on those grounds in 1984. I think of him often.
miyan12 5 months ago
@miyan12 I often think of my fellow Coasties as well as BM1 Stott, Eyes in the Boat!!!!!
MrJschell66 5 months ago
This almost made me tear :D song please :)
eXBouncers 10 months ago
The Guard has changed dramatically over the last 50 years. You had the "old" Guard, 1950-1960 made up of salts (tough, seasoned sailors) and then it got soft 1961-1970. Since then the demands on the guard have increased and it has risen to the challenge. I'm proud to have served in the Guard. Sempre Paratus.
8070jack 10 months ago
2:13 whats the point of that. that looks weird
reactri 10 months ago
People, if you think that the drill may have been a bit sloppy consider this. They are in recruit training and were civilians just 8 short weeks ago. Give em credit. If you want to see perfection search uscg honor guard. Anybody who's thinking about joining, JUST DO IT. I graduated as part of ECHO 184. You would not believe the feeling of accomplishment and pride at graduation. Great video.
rob112190 10 months ago
Nostalgic! You bet. Left college, enlisted in CG '57 with K-32, then ET school, graduated CGA '62 finished career in '89. Served with some of the finest, most dedicated people in this country. I remain in awe and proud of their unselfishness, dedication and accomplishments of those who served and are now serving. Over the years I have been thankful for and humbled by the sacrifices willing made by their families so Coasties, man or woman, could devote full attention to the task at hand. GO CG!
unbelieve62 10 months ago
As proud as i am of our coast guard, the drill was less than spectacular.
jradownz 11 months ago
@jradownz
They are recruits!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was the Drill Master in this video and believe me this team was one of my worst. HOWEVER, they are only recruits. i hate to say that because these recruits were great but you cant win them all...
spcoastie 10 months ago
@spcoastie understandable, but even still i believe it could have looked better
jradownz 10 months ago
@jradownz no trust me you are completely right. I just think its funny how a lot of ignorant people from the USMC and civilians come on here and bash these recruits. They learned this routine in 5 weeks and this was my first performance. So this team was trained by someone else...I still cant believe I didnt catch a bayonette to the throat. lol. take it easy bud.
spcoastie 10 months ago
@spcoastie xD im in a navy jrotc
jradownz 10 months ago
I filled out everythin online and im still waiting for a call. I have called them today saying that i wanted to meet but can never get a hold of an actually person all i do is just leave a message beverytime.
zachmacdonald 11 months ago
Help I wanna join the cg message me I'm 18 about to graduate high school need advice
zachmacdonald 1 year ago
@zachmacdonald loved it! The hardest part is figuring out what you want to specialize in. Find out what REALLY interests YOU and go for it. Rescue swimmer, air support, mechanics, electricians, electronics, weapons, rescue. In the Coast Guard, you can specialize but you may be used in other capacities. I was a mechanic on our ship. I was also called upon for search and rescue and law enforcement duties as well. A friend of mine was on an Ice breaker ship and saw the world!
RythmandStrings 1 year ago
@RythmandStrings so should i just go to a recruiter?
zachmacdonald 11 months ago
@zachmacdonald Go talk. But find out what path you want to take. Law Enforcement, Flying, Rescue, Mechanics...the list goes on. It's important that you pick something YOU are interested in. The other thing you need to do is get everything your recruiter says you will be doing in writing with his signature. Let's say you want to be a helicopter mechanic and he tells you "no problem". Then you find yourself as a deck hand out at sea for a few months at a time. All branches of the military do this
RythmandStrings 11 months ago
@RythmandStrings okay and can colorblind people still join any restrictions
zachmacdonald 11 months ago
@zachmacdonald Check with your local recruiter, I'm sure there are in electrical and electronics due to dolor codes of wiring and componants.
RythmandStrings 11 months ago
@zachmacdonald There may be some in electrical fields due to the color coding of wiring, resistors and components. You'll need to check with your local recruiter. No matter what any recruiter of any branch tells you, get EVERYTHING in writing before you sign anything
RythmandStrings 11 months ago
@zachmacdonald you could be a Damage Controlman. its not a big deal to be colorblind. allot of DC's are...
guzziriderjr 11 months ago
@guzziriderjr thanks man
zachmacdonald 11 months ago
@RythmandStrings how in shape do you have to be?
zachmacdonald 11 months ago
Still love this video!!! My son was in the ceremonial at his graduation. Completely awesome!!
511grammie511 1 year ago
Go Coast Guard!!!
vngcutiepie 1 year ago
I got to see the graduation ceremony at Cape May. It was really neat! My bro was on the colorguard team. I believe thats what its called for Coasties.
bowmaster24 1 year ago
good piont nashfire56. i'll keep that in mind
Alienrambo1993 1 year ago
U.S. Coast guard you guys are badass!
jess1up 1 year ago
I think it's represented by all the tricks of the U.S. Coast Guard ... my respect for the guys every day you live life for other people to sacrifice
billy1111ify 1 year ago
Streetpartying parties too much. The Coast Guard is ALWAYS part of the five (5) Armed Forces. It's only NOAA and USPHS that are only Uniformed Service. Get the facts straight before you post them.
cgpiper 1 year ago
every video in youtube that contains military branch like the marines, coast guard, army, airforce, and navy are the best videos why? because they try to show the good and the bad side of the military but at the end, whats most important is the brotherhood that the armed forces carried for gerneration. This video is great needs more work on the audio and the volume, and also the composition but overall u did great man. Keep it up!
semperfi14733 1 year ago
this is the worse CG video i almost fell asleep horrible editing
JZokG1 1 year ago
you know i was considering going to the marine corps, but after that vid i cant dicide coast gaurd or marine corps.
Alienrambo1993 1 year ago
@Alienrambo1993 its hard to choose, if u look at each branch they are all good, but just ask your self alot of question, maybe you'll find out which branch u want to join.
semperfi14733 1 year ago
@Alienrambo1993 if you like to sand and paint or wipe up oil go for the coast guard
backspace971 1 year ago
@Alienrambo1993 only real men join the MARINE CORPS only pussys join coast gaurd
nashfire56 1 year ago
@nashfire56 I would rather save lives instead of taking them away regardless of how I am treated I probably won't be able to become a rescue swimmer for the navy or coast guard but I can still offer my help.Semper fi is getting ruined by kids,people who want to be or become marines because more than likely if you were one you would not be posting offensive questions against another branch or disgracing the corps.Be a asshole all you want there will always be someone better than you.
legend1617 1 year ago
@nashfire56 Hey son, tell me about it AFTER you finish a few Bering Sea patrols. Talk is cheap, son. Next time you see some Coasties on the street, call them pussies. Then call an ambulance. I was in Kodiak on Bering Sea patrols in the sixties. Huge seas, huge problems, rescues in terrifying situations. When everybody else goes IN, the Coast Guard goes OUT. Go try it. Until then, stfu. Nothing against the Marines or any US branch of the service. WE are all in this thing together.
kpls72 1 year ago 38
@kpls72 I was there, know the feeling. I come from a family of Mariens, however have respect more so of being a coastie. I was a LTJG when I went in due to a degree from college, came home Capt. having command was great. I miss being rescue swim, and will go toe to toe with anyone that calls us pussies!!! I may have been a woman in command but by God I earned it. You are right the Bering Sea sucked!
quincey123 8 months ago
@kpls72 Amen. Fresh out of bootcamp and had to go to Navy Firefighting school at Treasure Island, San Francisco. First thing I heard was a joke from the Navy instructor, saying "What happens when a Coast Guard ship catches fire? They jump on the pier and call 911.". In those two days of school, we kicked their asses in training and the instructor apologized at the end of training. And I won't bring up REFTRA San Diego. I wouldn't want to embarass the Navy again. That is how we roll...
keleran 6 months ago
@keleran
You forgot to mention that when a Navy ship catches fire or as in one instance, hit a whale, they call the Coast Guard to save them. We also spearheaded the Navy boarding teams on the USS Deyo off the coast of Bosnia in 1994. Never forget that the Navy used a picture of a Coastie aviator during Katrine Ops as their recruiting ad. I wish I had a buck for every Navy sailor that said "I wish I had joined the Coast Guard.)
LEDETCoastie 5 months ago
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@keleran
You forgot to mention that when a Navy ship catches fire or as in one instance, hit a whale, they call the Coast Guard to save them. We also spearheaded the Navy boarding teams on the USS Deyo off the coast of Bosnia in 1994. Never forget that the Navy used a picture of a Coastie aviator during Katrine Ops as their recruiting ad. I wish I had a buck for every Navy sailor that said "I wish I had joined the Coast Guard.)
LEDETCoastie 5 months ago
@nashfire56 And ignorant 12 year olds say something like that....Dont dis any branch
boorpo 9 months ago
"the puddle pirate coast guard"!!!
sealdude00 1 year ago
I am guessing you have to have like hardly no problems at all to become a rescue swimmer right?It sucks arse being in a family who has mostly served in the Navy and has had amazing accomplishments and then I come along with seizures,scoliosis and mental problems.To this day I still have some of my family saying I would make a good marine saying nothing is impossible.Unfortunately for me the law and military makes things impossible for me and many people.Idk what I am going to do with my life...
legend1617 1 year ago
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caktus79riminirescue 1 year ago
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caktus79riminirescue 1 year ago
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I like U.S. Coast Guard ;)
see my viedos please ;)
Chris - Italy
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caktus79riminirescue 1 year ago
ugh so hard to choose what to go into!!!!!
skadooshcovers 1 year ago
Go Navy Marines and Coast Guard.
kaleyley0829 1 year ago 2
@NCsqrlkiller the coast guard isn't a branch of the military, it's a branch of the uniformed services
streetpartying 1 year ago
semper paratus
Titansboy1989 1 year ago
Coast Guard is lame.
fbkrazy56 1 year ago
@fbkrazy56 fuck you, they protect our nations doorstep and are homeland security, they do more than your lazy ass
Lyrics4ThePeople 1 year ago
@fbkrazy56 what you'll say when your drowning and you need help my friend.
Titansboy1989 1 year ago
Just to those people out there who think the Coast Guard is nothing and isn't part of the military, they have a different mission. Instead of taking lives, they save them. And If you think the Coast Guard is worthless, next time you fall of a boat, or your boat's engine stops working, guess who's going to be there. The Coast Guard. They deserve all of our respect.
BUSA96select 1 year ago
What is the ceremony/drill movement at 1:20? Why are they all pointing their rifles at that man? What does this symbolise?
lukefromdownunder 1 year ago
@lukefromdownunder It symbolizes trust, how many people would you trust to thrust a sharp blade that close to your face?
tajray 1 year ago
@tajray that's quite symbolic. It looks kind of od. Trustworthy or not, I wouldn't want a gun pointed at me by anyone
lukefromdownunder 1 year ago
video done very well mind if i use this in my research paper? i wish to be a coast guard swimmer.
joshman72nd 1 year ago
very well done!!!
2goirish 1 year ago
coast guard i respect but i hate their uniforms lol.
DCfreak87 1 year ago
You probably shouldn't put drill in slow motion because it is easier to see if they mess up.
windstorm1924 1 year ago
Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty! DELTA 183!!
thecarnivore 1 year ago
pretty good silent drill, but u gotta admit marine silent drill is better
GucciMane505 1 year ago
ahh memories,
that guy looked like cheif Ruchster, GOLF 159 here
faekz 1 year ago
i wasnt able to qualify for the Army or airforce but i did qualify for the coast guard
darknight760 1 year ago
@darknight760 I highly doubt that considering we are the most selective branch of the five military services. Right now there is over a year wait to get an active duty billet. Not trying to start a pissing match because I highly respect all branches, but I have a hard time believing your statement.
NCsqrlkiller 1 year ago
@NCsqrlkiller thank god we are so selective. dont want freakin idiots running around us.
PO2USCG 1 year ago
@darknight760 in which way
onealhart54 1 year ago
I was in drill team when I went through in December of 2008! I remember doing all of that! God bootcamp was the best and I would do it all over again! Not a bad job with the video. What company was that? I was X-180
Kodiakcoasti3 1 year ago
Semper Paratus
baghdaddy12 1 year ago
We are so proud of our Godson, Matthew Brady! We also love watching this video... it is so incredible. "Semper Paratus" (Always Ready) !!!!!!
U. Tony & A. Betsey
betseyb2 1 year ago
Motherfukers foreign invaders and oil thieves
apresesco 1 year ago
Wow...What a video.
suecces91 1 year ago
Who rah, USCG Retired.
Hydrodc1 1 year ago
i got question mm im currently doing my balcherlers degree in criminal justice but im contacting recuriotrs like right but i really wanna go as soon im done with college i just woendoring that by any case does the coast guard have osc and im interting to in the area of the coast guard investigation service
cadetmarine 1 year ago
I'm planning on joining after i'm don't with high school... i can't wait. :)
MrHenryCat 1 year ago
hooraahh.to all coast guard around the world....
-from mmea-
TheDiver86 1 year ago
Thanks. From an ex-coastie
uscg1975 1 year ago
daughter is a dive officer in the CG heading for the Gulf. She started out as an enlisted CG and did the Cape May boot camp then transferred to the academy. This video is too awesome. I wish I had seen it years ago. Edelweissnpa doesn't get the learn to think under extreme stress thing. I only hope Coasties are around when big time chaos happens. Would bet Edelweissnpa would wet him/herself rather than get the situation under control and people safe. Yeah Coast Guard. Thanks for the video
lfnjunkie 1 year ago 12
You did a great job on this video. Then drill is awesome. Thanks!
511grammie511 1 year ago
awesome music. love it
silva0003 1 year ago
Why do people sign up to be in this kind of shit? It has to be the financial situation and benefits only, because putting up with all that shit would get old quick. Basic training is all brainwashing and indoctrination bullshit.
edelweissnpa 1 year ago
@edelweissnpa you obviously know NOTHING about being in the military..you needa shut your face!!! & show sum respect, punk.
EvilPotHeadAngel 1 year ago
@edelweissnpa If it weren't for these people doing "this shit" then you wouldn't have the freedom to be sitting in front of your computer typing your disrespectful comments.
irishmexican0321 1 year ago
@edelweissnpa You asshole.
AlterSteve 1 year ago
I love this video. The music is perfect. My son was on the ceremonial drill team in his graduating company in March of this year. It was the most awesome thing to watch. He was honored to be chosen and took pride in it. Now he's in MLE "A" school and loving it. Love the USCG!!! SEMPER PARATUS!
511grammie511 1 year ago
Proud to be a part of the team. Semper Paratus! ("Always Ready").
Trojanny 1 year ago
i just joined the coast guard !!!!
gmi19g 1 year ago
To grad do you HAVE to do the rifle thing
Mario228l 1 year ago
Navy cough cough (-;
basiccardflourishes 1 year ago
@basiccardflourishes gay cough :)
gabesbad 1 year ago
thank you for posting this,
it's awesome!
USCG November 161 March 2002!!!
Semper Paratus Coasties!!!
MurPaDiLos 1 year ago
May I ask something? Is it alright for me to join the Coast Guard? When I say this, I mean I really wanna feel good about myself. My dad was in the army ever since I was little, and we went around the world. I went to germany twice :)
BlazeHero005 1 year ago
I am way to old and way to fat now. Went through Army boot camp 40 years ago, went on to be a Paratrooper....but if I could go back in time, I would want to sign up with these guys !! Outstanding !! This gives me goosebumps !!! My nephew goes to CG basic in a month, I am so excited for him !!!
SmithFamilyLoftUSA 1 year ago
Is anyone else tired of hearing that the coast guard is whimpy? They all say they dont fight any combat and yes u wanna no y? Everyone is so afraid of these epic badasses guarding our shore they dont wanna come near! GO COAST GUARD
maswolf96 1 year ago
Nice Vid ~ S-172
jennyboom 1 year ago
The Company Commander in this video that is yelling in the beginning is Chief Thompson. He rocks. I just went through USCG Boot Camp in December to January with company Tango-182, so send me a personal message if you want to know anything about it or being in the Coast Guard, i'd be glad to help out a future shipmate.
EvanTheHamburgler 1 year ago
GO GUARD !
CB48197 1 year ago
i'm already 17 and i know when i get out of high school the coast guard is where i'm going everyone in my family has been t=in the other parts of military right now my brother is serving in th us marine corps and no one in my family has been in the coast guard so thats what i'm doing
CoastGuardUSA 1 year ago 2
@CoastGuardUSA I'm gonna finish college first so I can be a Med officer, I'm planning to serve either the US Coast Guard or the US Navy, I can't really make up my mind.
DJBuckCallYo 1 year ago
Im gonna go into the coast guard when im 17 and out of higschool cause i heard you get good benifits and they pay part of you college tution. I have a manuel to meet up to the requirments t become a coast guard.
internationalyoutub3 1 year ago
You might as well kid. There aren't many other options out here these days. Jobs with good bennies are getting harder and harder to come by.
Thrillcekr 1 year ago
i am going to join the coast guard when i get out of high school. and heard about the DEP program but i am not really sure what it is.
guarddog57 1 year ago
Environmental protection!!
Ivan1990Raptor 1 year ago
thats exactly what i'm doing, i'm about to graduate and I'm doing the DEP which is delayed enlistment, where you can postpone your training up to a year so you can mentally and physically prepare yourself
VanceKirkpatrick10 1 year ago
Were those actual bayonet's on the rifles?
Nocookiepuffs4u 2 years ago
Yes.
casams1992 1 year ago
yup
mastersanchez99 1 year ago
India 169 hoo rahh...Im out now though...been out for a year!
DanCoastie 2 years ago
Happy New Year 2010 to you all !
it's been 3 years now that I've posted this Video !
MLWBX 2 years ago 5
best decision i ever made
i was even on the drill team spinning the pieces, that was badass and fun, man i miss that
adbcivicsi 2 years ago
Mike-182!!
Shmoody808 2 years ago
Damn I cant Fucking Wait
xxskaterxx69 2 years ago
Congratulations to "OSCAR-182". :)
luvmyasianman 2 years ago
Mike 166
Props to BMC Leon, BM2 Buckwald, and EM2 Emerich.
Hooah Coast Guard.
UnivChurch 2 years ago
Kodiak Alaska 112
High Sea Rescue
Being deployed there in 3 weeks.
coppaz233 2 years ago
thats the coolest job, do you work on small craft than or air craft? and whats the chances of getting the job you want in the CG?
sirhobbes59 2 years ago
@sirhobbes59 Hey Man, Im one of two rescue swimmers as what I do is very dangerous, and you should be able to do what pleases you just work extremly hard in the Acedemy and eveything. Best Wishes man. Im being deployed tomrow A.M. Im so excited.
coppaz233 2 years ago
best of luck, how long did you wait to attend swimmer a-school after you got out of boot camp?
sirhobbes59 2 years ago
geat video! Greetings from Croatia my American brothers! God bless u all!
domagoj981 2 years ago
Zulu 161 representing shouts to mkc hill et3 ehmerich and sk2 ortiz
aesoprock13 2 years ago
Haha.. I saw a "smokey bear hat" comment and had to share, one of the girls in my company got caught writing a letter home that said that she was sick of our company commander's smokey the bear hat hitting her in the face when she was getting yelled at.. life was hell for her for the remainder of her stay at Cape May.. Best/worst 8 weeks of my life. Hoorah!
Shoutout to M-178! When the seas get rough, the tough get underway!
thatcoastiegirl 2 years ago 4
Company Mike 176
Rescue Swimmer Class 69-08
OOORAH Coast Guard
gabesbad 2 years ago 4
I freakin' LOVE this video.
1:23 was EPIC. <3
alyssacroacia 2 years ago 9
both of my brother are in the Coast guard.GO COAST GUARD.
ilovezebras96 2 years ago 12
@ilovezebras96 I'm going to join, I'm going to join, I'm going to join.
BlazeHero005 1 year ago