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  • First thing id say is to just make sure you in good shape going into boot, especially running...dont worry Bout the DI they terriify all recruits you arent alone, their yelling wont even bother you are a week or so..good luck man, remember stay tough it may seem like helll but youll feel loke superman on graduation day

  • Xmike8259

  • now i know im gunna get some hate mail for this but...... im 14 and ive always wanted to be a marine because my father was in the service in the first gulf (airborne para-rescue) my grandfather (marine in vietnam) my greatgrand father (seabee in ww2 in the pacific) and one of my great great uncles or grand fathers i dont know was awarded the MOH so its always been a family thing to be in the service and i want marines....any one have advice for me....my only fear is the DI's so thank you.....

  • The Corps is one of a kind. The brotherhood that Marines share will never be duplicated by any other group in the world. I am proud to have served in the Corps and with the Marines of 1/9 in Ramadi in 2008. Semper Fi brothers!

  • VICTORY STARTS HERE! USA!

  • thanks USMC for your service .... overseas etc...... meanwhile i´m taking care of your wifes .......

  • hey all, just one question, whats a corps? Why do you call yourselves a member of a corps. get ingrained, trained and loose your brain (er mind). You don't create freedom and security by holding a gun. please think about it before you fly off the handle and reply with anger. Soldiers soldiers trained to kill, soldiers soldiers loosing their will, soldiers soldiers trained to die, soldiers soldiers trained not to cry. all those corpses, very sad.

  • I love this video. In 16 years of service I have seen the old and the very young yet even now somethings remain the same. That warrior spirit and the renoun respect for the past while heading towards the future. But the one thing I hold dear to my heart....." Am I my brother's keeper" still stands the true test of time. Oorah to the Marines of the past and the Future.... and lets hope this years video is as good as last year......

  • @mrsmag76

    "Am I my Brother's Keeper".....Semper Fidelis. I have witnessed this carried further than the Marine standing to your left or to your right. 1/9 Marines have extended their arms to reach me and keep me strong. Thank you with all my heart. Thank you to the UNITED STATES MARINES.

    Jordan's Mom

  • sit up str8 look at me now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • I just really like this video

  • 5:04 he could have ran, but he didnt, mom you should know that. 

  • i am so thankfull that i am a US Marine. my father was one in the 80's and now i am serving now. I am due to deploy to Afganistan on may 1 st. after 3 months at 29 palms. i am proud to serve and i alwayes will be proud.

    Semper Fi Marines

  • Good luck and Stay safe

  • thank you, as of today i am getting deployed April 1st threw May 5th 2011. and i will keep safe as much as i can.

  • @USMCorps123 you lucky mother fucker...get some in Afghanistan devil dog... OOOORRAHHHH

  • U know i will OOOOOORRAHHHHHH

  • god bless you. stay safe and come home in 1 piece

  • god bless you. be safe and take care of your brothers

  • God Bless those two Marines, and their families. God Bless all that have served and continue to serve today. For you are my brother, and I am my brothers keeper. Semper Fi

  • When that Iraqi policeman saw the Car bomb approaching the front gate, he made a dash and ran for his life, those two Marines didn't.

    Why? Because Marines DON'T RUN! We stand and fight.

  • I'll be leaving May 10, 2010 for MCRD and if all goes well I will graduate August 6, 2010. Semper Fi Marines and thank you all that have and are currently serving! N.White

  • @ethiopian09 goodluck

  • Today is Pearl Harbor Day, a perfect day to view this video. Your son was an extremely brave and patriotic man. Thank you for sending this video to me. I am proud to be able to watch it and send it on to all those who love and support you and your family. Sincerely, Sempre Fi, Barbara

  • I'm a third generation Marine wife. My husband has been serving since 1976. We're serving in a joint tour right now, and although I've enjoyed getting to know our joint services, I miss seeing Marines all the time. What a blessing the Marine Corps Birthday was this year! An opportunity to celebrate with Marines.

  • Happy Birthday MARINES you are the pride of this GREAT country....Never look back you are the best and this is from your taxi drivers

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  • The Corps is tough. Best choice I ever made. S/F

  • I joined the Corps 43 years ago. If given the opportunity today -- I'd do it again.

    Semper Fi

  • I joined 23 years ago-SEMPER FIDELIS

  • Semper Fi Devil Dog !

  • @ErnstBecker im about to go to paris island in 15 months and i thank you for defending our nation so that i may defend our nation today. thank you.

  • @random1crap1 First thing to do is change your nic. Memorize your Code of Conduct and General orders. Start running, sits up, leg lifts, and pull ups. Everything else your D.I.s and PMI will train you to do. A WWI Marine Vet and family friend asked me if I was going to join the Corps? I was 8 years old and said yes. He stated, "it's the best damned fighting outfit that ever put on a uniform!" When I enlisted and graduated from Boot Camp -- I understood.

    Semper Fi,

    MGYSGT Ernst Becker

  • Wait a min. Conway is commandant!!?? I remember when he was at 1FSSG! Semper Fi!

  • Happy BIRTHDAY

    (3 days later)

    the Marine's!!!!!

    Thanks to all the people that serve && died.

  • oh yeah lol thanks been hanging round my First LT to long i guess

  • oohrah semper fi thank you Marines =)

  • Thank you Marines.

  • As a Marine officer in training i cant help but watch videos like these and smile because of the countless men and women who risk there lives for us and all we hold dear. I think i can honestly say the moment i get to dawn that uniform and my CO pins that silver bar on my collar will be the proudest moment of my life! semper fi marines

  • Semper fi ! It won't be a silver bar, a gold (butter) bar :)

  • Yeah and you'll wear it for two freakin years and when you finally pin on 1stLt you still just get called Lieutenant. Feels like your a Lieutenant forever. I was the junior officer at a division level post. Was the Officer of the day every weekend for weeks..... Had more fun as an NCO before I commissioned..

  • Dawn? It'sx not a silver bar. It would be a gold one.

  • This is why behind every good junior officer there are many great NCO & SNCOs...good luck sir and remember just as SNCOs train you to be an officer, so to will bright NCO & SNCOs offer help you to be a great Marine too...but only you can accept...

    Semper Fi

  • I support the troops all the way, but I don't support the current wars.

  • There would be NO free world without the United States Marine Corps. Democrat or Republican, Progressive or Conservative...They all have to agree, The World owes thanks to Marines

  • history repeats itself...and we will have a revolution! we must all take back not only this country but OUR WORLD.......we are all equal and we should all be free.

  • Study and understand human nature and history.

  • Live Infantry - Die Infantry...

    Marine Brothers for Life...

    Semper Fi Marines!

  • God bless the American and Canadian soldiers who have served and who are currently serving today.

  • u r right in order to understand what US army means I should smash the left side of my brain and keep alive that's a lot of money yup... hey keep holding those M4 you do not deserve what universal freeedom means .... dope !!

  • Hittler Banking - Vietnam War - Iraq - or what ever assassinations US Army did... u know you can do whatever you want with your brainless american puppets but every body around the world knows that all your wars involve MONEY and power. Fuck your self with your  propaganda NO MORE American comedies propaganda NO MORE American comedies why Cold War never starts ?? oh mighty pussys they probably kick your American ass

  • You're an idiot. This message is not for you. It's for the men and women of the United States Marine Corps. That's something you shall never be able to accomplish, no matter how much money you throw at it. Go drink some more Starbucks, we'll keep defending freedom.

  • Its Vettrans Day and I found the video very thoughtful.

  • OOOOOOO RAHHHHHHHHH SEMPER FI

  • To all you who talk bad about the people in the armed forces: i hope you get in a fucking car crash! I cant believe my best friend is risking his life so that scum like you can stay alive.

  • wirewizards u spineless fuck how dare you say anything against those brave men and women who serve this country everyday. they put there lives on the line every single day so people like you can live safe and happy lives. People like you make me sick to full of ignorance and stupidity to see that these are the people who make up this great country.

    to all the men and women in the military forces weather it be army, navy, coast guard, air force or marines. Semper Fi and god bless you!

  • I dont think their is anything "heroic" about what these people do. Dont get me wrong i have alot of respect for these people being able to do this, but fighting against the insurgents in Iraq is not heroic. Those people are just doing what they feel is right, they are fighting for their freedom, they are fighting for what their religion tells them.

    Perhaps those men should die for what they are doing, but it is sad that they must, their is nothing heroic about it.

    Shades of Grey

  • Wirewizard, you fail epicly.

  • shame on you all that talk shit about the men and women serving in the armed forces. next time you want to post a comment like that take in to consideration that these are the men and women that risk their lives to defend your freedom and rights to say those things.

  • Thats really not cool, it's Veterans Day we are supposed to be giving back to the people that risk their lives and work to help keep us safe everyday. If that wasn't important then why would they dedicate an entire day to our armed forces? If you have something negative to say, save it for a different day. Good Job Marines!

  • lol @ wirewizard. you just go die slowly of diabetes from sitting on ass all day. I just continue to kick ass

  • RAH! blood sucking war machine

  • Bahhh Bahhh....you fucking sheep...bahh bahhh...follow orders you fukking shepple.......you guys make me sick.....why don't you fight for your freedom from our own fucking government? YOu wanna fight for your freedom than quit killing people on the other side of the world ....kill the faggots that order you around like a bitch all day long.

  • What are YOU prepared to do? What is YOUR idea to promote world peace?

    There are so many with an opinion about the problem but there are so few with the complete understanding of the problem.

    So I ask, what is your solution to the worlds problems?

    I bet your answer is something similar to "someone should figure it out"

    I'm sick of people illustrating the problem while offering nothing that can be reallistcally be accomplished.

  • Marines are prayed for daily!.  Semper Fi!

  • Does anyone happen to know the name of the song playing in the background?

  • Semper Fi Bothers! To all who complain and call us baby killers.. We fight and DIE for your right to say so..

    LCPL Pickett (ret)

  • Wow, you have so much life experience backing you up on your comment. I hope someone cuts your throat you little faggot!... You are cattle

  • I agree with Soupbed...pot your a dumbass. And if you think we are fighting for oil then I have a question for you, Where the fuck is it? We aren't getting any. We are fighting terrorism you liberal fuck.

  • pot shut your fucking mouth you ungrateful little shit. dont you dare talk about something you couldnt possibly understand. say that to a marines fucking face i dare you

  • Shut up cattle !!! LOLFH

  • To all the people that sit in their parent's basement eating Lucky Charms and think the world can just "Talk it out", thank God your're not in charge of our safety cause we would all be speaking other languages right now.... Use another forum to puke your crap and let us Marines enjoy our anniversary and traditions. Even if somehow you dont approve of what we do at least understand we leave our families to keep all of you safe. Semper Fi

  • Thank you for what you do and for what you will do in the future and I hope that you all enjoy this veterans day so please have a good day and THANK YOU FOR SERVING and continuing your SERVICE to others and thanks for our FREEDOM!

  • 234 years of Ass Kicking. Happy Birthday Marine Corps

  • Being a soldier and defending your nation is an important job but I can't get rid of the feeling that this is glorifying war

  • @caramellomanono. You obviously have no idea what your talking about. Most people who deside to join the military actualy have good reasons to, and they know that there is a possibility that they may die if they choose a certain job. People don't join our military for shits and giggles, its a serious decision. Also it is not the military desiding who we go to war with, its the GOVERNMENT. And how dare you shame the people who serve our nation, would you say the same for yours? We are human too.

  • No people do NOT have a good reason to join the service if the GOVERNMENT is sending the poor little MARINES to do shit that aint right. You made my point for me.

  • @potp5150 Pack your trash and crawl back into what ever hole you crawled out of.

    Semper Fidelis, Marines, wherever you are

  • So your saying that joining the military for a great way to go to college is not a good reason. Your saying that people who would like to serve their country or to be proud of them selves is a bad reason.

    The fact that you talk all this hate for the people who served and protected this country and have had honorable people die for you is unbelievable. Their your fellow countrymen for goodness sake. Do us all a favour and kill yourself for the diservice you have givin them. P.S. FUCK YOU

  • @seabass743 I wouldn't expect anything other than the nothing that comes from that hole in your head. Hate you say? It is training, dedication, heart felt love for GOD ALMIGHTY, OUR FELLOW MARINE and OUR CORPS. You never understand it because you're too busy building toy soldiers, playing video games, and trying, but failing to score with a woman. We may attack, defend, withdrawl, and await reinforcement; however, we will win.

    MSGYSGT Ernst Becker

    The Republic That Once Was Vietnam

  • Happy Birthday to all my fellow brothers.... God speed to all who are not at home .Cpl Scott R Card

  • To all the Marines here... my brothers in arms... Semper Fi and Happy Birthday AND Happy Veterans Day. To those who have supported us and continue to support us, thanks! To those here who bash, degrade and accuse us as a group for the actions of a VERY few, just remember that we FIGHT for your right to bash us even though it stings. Go to sleep at night knowing that WE PROTECT YOU!

  • Semper Fi Marines, thanks for all who serve. I was at Camp Lejeune from '86 until '89, that base sucks but I had a pretty good time. And for all you fuck sticks who are writing trash about the corps. No one cares what you say, you're all jealous. Nothing beats a Marine in his / her dress blues. We serve the country while you go play with susie rotten crotch and do your meds. Go home haters

  • ohh "corps" not "corpse".....damn.

  • For all you pieces of excrement that have no honor but wish to bash verbally any Marine, you need to ask one how many of them have gone on missions to trace down slave traders and other that abuse those who can NOT defend themselves. In any phase of life you have those who loose their way and for that you should not spew hatred to those who have served with great honor, discipline, dedication and respect.

    For those of you who have and are serving Thank You 4 only u know the pain.

  • Your an Idiot , You could not make it in the marine corps , And we dont want you. IDIOT . USMC NAM 1968

  • My time in the Marine Corps was less than stellar but my respect for the Corps is utmost.Graduated boot camp 1982 and served in Quantico Va. before going to weekend warrior statis. Wish I had joined full time.

  • You have a calling, run to the sound of money and oil.

    Good luck "giving all".

  • 'wanna join the marine core to be the best' at what? being a marine? thats just combat stuff and killing people, ordinary civilians dont wanna do that, so of course youre the best, in a 1 man race. good luck to yas neway, ill enjoy my time on civvy street

  • To all Marines, Past, Present & Future... SEMPER FI

  • Mr and Mrs Haerter,

    I shared this video with my Marine brothers. Thank you for raising a true hero. We love you for that.

    I feel your pain at the loss of your brave son.

    God bless you both.

    Raymond Bodemer

    Semper Fi

  • Semper Fi Brothers & Sisters

  • Semper Fi and Swing with the Wing

    VMFA-531 Gray Ghost Squadron

  • Ms. Haerter,

    It was an honor to interview both you and Mr. Haerter, as well as put your son and Cpl Yale in this year's video. In your eyes, I hope we painted the proper picture of your son and his actions thru this video. I hope to make it back for next year's soldier ride.

    V/R

    Sgt Iskra

    HQMC Combat Camera

  • From a former Soldier, Happy Birthday USMC!

  • Yay! HAPPY 234TH BIRTHDAY MARINES

  • Semper Fi

  • Happy Birthday U.S.M.C.!

  • marines are so hot

  • @bloodeternalxx

    You must not be an American, and if you are, kindly pack up your bags and get out of here.

    The Marine Corps has been around longer than this country, and has defended this country for just as long.

  • From 1954...Damn it was fun!! Wish I was still there.

  • Semper Fi.

  • Those two Marines should have been awarded the Medal of Honor.....Rest In Peace brothers

  • Happy B-day Marines...Past, Present & future!!

  • AHAHAHAHA YOU'RE SO IGNORANT!

  • Semper Fi Guys , Tun Tavern Anybody?...

  • A hearty OO-RAH!!! From an HOO-AH.

  • thank you for your great service to our country.

    Happy birthday.

  • Happy Birthday Brothers and Sisters!

  • Happy Birthday LeatherNecks!

  • Outstanding !

    Happy Birthday Marine Corps!

  • Happy Birthday, OORAH

  • Happy Birthday Marines, it was always my honor to serve with you. Semper Fi

    (LT USN Ret 1980-2004)

  • Happy Birthday to my Beloved CORPS and Semper OOHRAH !!! FI,,,,,,

    1988/1992

    Hollywood Marine

  • You were in the same exact years as my dad, San Diego too. I wonder if you knew him.

  • i graduated on MAY 13, 1988 with plt 3023 KIlo co

  • Happy Birthday!

  • HAPPY 234TH MARINES OORAH

  • Happy Birthday Marines! You are ALL amazing. May God Bless You and Watch Over You Always.

    A very proud Marine Mom

  • Happy Birthday US Marine Corps. I have not served, but feel it is important to THANK those who have for their service.

    I personally (along with my children) always take a moment when we see someone in uniform to thank them and shake their hand.

  • Happy Birthday Leathernecks... Oohrah... Semper Fi.

  • Happy Birthday Devil Dogs!

  • Happy Birthday Marines, Semper Fidelis!

    -SSgt. Wagler | 1990-1998

  • Happy Birthday Brothers and Sisters..here is to 234 more years of service

    Semper Fi till I die

  • Semper Fi my brothers and sisters. Goodnight Chesty - wherever you are!

    If you don't understand, you are not one of us

  • Semper Fi Marines Happy birthday to all Marines

    Once a Marine ALWAYS a Marine

  • S/F Brothers!

  • Semper Fi Devil Dogs

  • Semper Fi Marines!

  • Happy Birthday Marine Corp where ever you may be. Thank You & God Bless you all! & to my brother who is a Marine thank you man, Love your bro- Nim.

  • great message. Semper Fi Marines.

  • Great message for all Marines from Marines!!

    Semper fi!!!!!!

  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY, YUTTTT

  • Oorah Devil dogs, happy birthday...Been my pleasure to share a bond and blood with so many fine men and woman that America want and deserves....24th MEU, we evacuated Beruit, supported Iraqi freedom, and spent the majority of '08 in Helmand of Afghanistan...ahppy birthday brothers/sisters, and keep our Marine corps strong...Semper Fi

  • I served as a Marine 25 years ago. Until you've walked in my shoes, or the shoes of any former or current Marine, you really ought to keep your naive comments to yourself. I pray for you, you know not what you speak of.

  • @162747

    I have but one thing to say to you: "If you do not stand behind us, then get the f*ck in front of us."

    OOORRAAAH, Ladies and Gentleman!

    Happy Birthday, Marines!!!

  • Semper Fi! brothers & sisters, happy birthday!

  • get over yourselves, bootcamp/OCS is not the be all end all in life.

  • It a been a honor and privilege to serve for the past 10 year and follow to same trades of those marines before me.

    Semper Fi!!!!

  • Happy Birthday MARINES, I always felt safe when the Marines came to town, and would mutter under my breath, "You Haj MFs better watch out now. From Docsully former Special Forces Medical Sergeant, 10th Special Forces Group (A)

  • Semper Fidelis! It has been my honor and privilege to be graced with the title of Marine for 8 years and counting. God Bless America and all the men and women who have served. To all former, current, and future Marines, thank you. Thank you for your motivation and dedication. 162747 you have 1outrageous opinion, but it makes my happy to know that you have the freedom to be able to express what you feel freely. God bless you too friend, it's going to be ok. You are an honorary Marine today ;-)

  • Happy 234th Birthday Marines!! Semper Fi

  • happy birthday Marines ..I just want to say that I saw General Conway speak yesterday at the birthday luncheon in Boston - the single most motivating thing ever! Happy birthday and Semper Fi

  • Hey Devil Dog! Ya... you! Reading this comment. It's an honor to call you brother. Happy Birthday and Semper Fi.

  • What an amazingly inappropriate comment by someone directing their anger at the wrong group of people.

    Happy Birthday, Marine Corps

  • you mean like countries such as cuba, south america, africa and the middle east that teach at as young as 5 to kill and be racist twards all mankind?, and some taken from parents at a young age and forced to join the military like in cuba? america is by far the best and most democratic society as of right now, just because u dislike policies and didnt have enough guts to join doesnt mean youhave to ruin the birthday message by posting liberal political rhetoric.,what county are you from?

  • Okay... im just pointing out....South America is not a Country.... nether is Africa...they are Continents... Carry on :D

    Semper Fi!

  • America doesn't need people like you 162747. America wouldn't exist if it were made up by citizens like yourself. There would be no America if it weren't for the type of people that join the Corps or have proudly served in our nation's military.

  • I'm wide awake boy and realize when it does hit the fan you won't be one of those making it.

  • Don't mind the number guy. It's a birthday celebration today. Not everyone understands what it means to be a Marine. Number guy is simply enjoying his rights. Let him do so. Stay moto OORAH!

  • @162747 I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then questions the manner in which I provide it! I'd rather you just said thank you and went on your way.

  • @FrictionControl

    Nicholson for the win.

  • the Marine Corps is older than the United States so we have been defending the Consititution since it was created Dont forget that while the original constitution is in a vault and dust free that there arent past and present Marine's blood on it so that u can come up with fictional excuses as to why Marines dont matter Y would one of our former Presidents say "some ppl spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference Marines dont have that problem."

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES SEMPER FI

  • if it wasn't for them you would not be able to voice your stupid opinion. so think twice before you speak. If you don't like your freedom leave. no one is holding you here.

  • I have done the research and I know what your talking about. I also think you have no idea what your talking about. I have yet to meet a Marine who was not born with the calling of a warrior. I am not a Marine but I work with many. They join the corp because it what they were born to do.

    If you think the world is a happy safe place it's because the Marines fight so that you can have this false reality at home in your nice warm bed. The world is an evil place regardless of who is in charge.

  • guys like you twist my guts in knots, literally. You have to be one of those brainwashed eggheads our universities are turning out these days. I spent 5.5 years in the Marines including a Viet Nam tour. Go back and read John Kennedy's inaugural address. Whether the United States can bring freedom to others who don't want it is a legitimate question but in Korea, Viet Nam, Grenada, Iraq, and Afghanistan, that is and was the goal. What have you ever done to make any one free?

  • Who the fuck are you 162747? Is your life really that pointless and lame that you have to get on youtube and insult Marines on their birthday? Why did you even watch this video? Where did you get your facts? CNN? Fuck you. Go outside and say this shit to a Marines face and I bet you wont look the same after. Stop hiding behind your computer.

  • don't feed the trolls.