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  • my dad, uncle, and cousin are marines and i cry everytime they leave. My cousin just died from being a marine.

    Hoorah to all the fallen n the ones still fighting

  • Well, that made me want to join even more, just listening to the parents, it was great. Nice Video!

  • I was glad I found this on YouTube; I viewed this in the recruiter's office and felt compelled to search for it online to share with others. I have shared this with my son's grandparents, aunt and uncle.

  • @AudioAngerCinema If your going to join and you said you were excellent in school go to college first so you'll be a officer instead of a grunt but that's after all your other shit.

  • Wish my parents were like these parents. I do excellent in school and never get in trouble or anything. Yet, when I mentioned enlisting, my parents bashed the Marines and made fun of them and yelled at me repeatedly. I hope they will change their mind, if they don't, im still enlisting at 18.

  • @Tankecuapapo Same with me. My dad was a marine and I will be one too. One of my buddies joined the naval academy, and I hope I can join it too in 2-4 years.

  • USMC FOREVER!!!!

  • i took my oath yesterday, my mom cried, my dad was furious, and i told them, "you know me and i have always striven for the best my whole life and the marines are the best. This is me and this is what I want to do." I know i havent passed basic yet, but i am already proud to say that I will be a marine.

  • Amen!

  • I can't wait to start ROTC. So many of my friends have joined The Corps and I can't wait to too.

  • I can't wait to be a marine. Honestly this is the proudest decision I've ever made. I also can't wait to continue on into college So I could be a Marine Officer OORRAAHH!!

  • Im going to college first, but i don't know if i can wait to start learning. Boot camp i can wait for, but ill probably get into ROTC.

  • No matter if I was an officer, nor does it matter if I was enlisted. The point of this peer response to this posting, I was proud that I served. Not to sound so glib with my comments. I was referring to the inbox, that I received from someone. Your still a Marine no matter what, you are apart of the brotherhood, that dates back to 10 November 1775.

  • @lawbiding2010 Well Said Marine

    Keep Attacking

    Semper Fi

  • My Mom and Dad STILL worry...18 years after I left for Parris Island. When I told them I was shooting for 30 years of service, they told me they will stop the worrying then. But they do agree it was a fantastic decision for me.

  • I'm transferring from USAF to USMC and i was wondering how an enlisted marine goes about applying for the USNA

  • man, these are the exact words my parents said when i brought it up

  • @hunterdwhitley1993 Ill pick up from my last comment. Your mom is just being a good mom. She worried about her son and there is nothing wrong with that. Its only natural. Your mom is telling you you cant do it to test you to see if youre serious about joining. All Marine parents worry about their sons and daughters. Boot Camp is a ball buster! But you will get through it. The quickest way to get out off of the island is to graduate.

  • if your life has no direction and youre scared of something withour any reason, come and join in the marines, and gain confidence and honor they are the best

  • My mom is scared for me that i might die in the marines. im trying to persuade her to let me go! what can i do?

  • Do what you gotta do. If ou believe you are supposed to be one of the elite then do it no matter what. Parents always come around....eventually. Hang in there.

  • Just do it.

  • @BubbaSamXBL TELL HER... Dont ask, its your life

  • BEST VIDEO Really brings out the honor and nobility of the Marine Corps. i just cant wait to get there.!!!!!!!

  • 1 more years to go before i get to sign for the Marine but i have a weight problem, i am 34 pounds overweight of the marine standard. Anyone can give me some tips, i already got a diet plan but i just need a little more.

  • start running or biking

  • i mt bike and rockclimb that helps alot

  • @Lzo1la

    Not necessarily an exercise program, but wrestling can cause you to lose a lot of weight. Most wrestling coaches are hard asses and will drill you until you are about to vomit. You also get the opportunity to lift weights a lot. Jut a suggestion.

  • get off your ass and run. i was a body builder before i went in. i had to work my ASS OFF to become a Marine..you want it or you dont. make shit happen!!! good luck.

  • well, make sure you can meet the minimum physical requirements, you have plenty of time, but you'll need to start running and be able to do pullups and a lot of crunches. going into it fit is the best start

  • Do P90X...it'll tone you down and get you in shape and prepared

  • yeah i was surprised when my mom said that it was fine with her, but my dad was the problem. i guess because i am the only son.

    but i've tried talking to him one on one but everytime i bring the subject up. he will shoot me down like a bird.

    when the recruiter came to my house. my uncle and aunt and grandma showed up ten minutes earlier then the the recruiter.

    after he left all hell broke lose. my had the biggest argument that some of my family showed up from borger, tx to talk to me

  • I joined in 1978 at 17 years old. My father at first refused to sign the papers because he thought the Marines were nothing but infantry with a few planes thrown in. Took me and my recruiter 3 months to convince him that the Marines were more than that.

    I wish they had had a video like this back then. The only videos they had were of the bootcamp experience and some of the battles that wrre fought in WW2 and Vietnam. I am glad this video is out there for all to see. Semper Fi and OOHRAH

  • first of thanks for service. it took you three months to convince your dad

    My dad, it has been a year and six months. i still can't convince him that this a good idea, but once again thank you .

    SEMPER FI

  • tmor18 - What I would suggest is you show your parents this video, let them talk to the recruiter without you there and then with you there, you explain exactly why you want to join and what you expect to get out of the service and try to get your parents to discuss the reason why they are against it so that you and them know exactly what each other is thinking. I am not saying to force them but to calmly sit down and try to rationally discuss it.

    You will be surprised at what you might hear

  • as any story, video, play speach or movie there"s a plot. But if you think there is not a difference or that things are fake then maybe you should join and answer the questions for yourself insead of just "thinking" somethings an act! Hell If we all acted chose our decisions on what we "think" then we really would have a grade A cluster fuck on our hands! I bet when u drive home in ur nice forgeign car, to your perfect house an at your wine tasting it's o.k. to "think!" Marine's act!

  • sam your are wrong yto Marines say OOH-RAH! not OO-RAH

  • You are wrong im in Marine Corps ROTC and its OO-RAH!

  • your in the ROTC, in the actual Marine Corps its Ooh-Rah I would know

  • uhhh then you dont know. its OORAH look it up if you dont believe me.

  • as a proud marine mother I find this video to be very honest and my son loves it.I have nothing negative to say about it.But it is something hes always wanted to do.Note the comment by the father the marine corps is not the place to be unless you want to be there.Good luck to all of you who are joining.

  • 4:53

    well, they dont promise you a rose garden

  • i do support our troops and i know it must be hard on families when they deploy... i shouldnt have said that its "an act" BUT u KNOW that they are not going to show the negative responses from families

  • yea i agree. but can u think of anything else that would?

  • an act or not,we should still support the families of our soldiers and the soldiers in general-no matter what branch of military they are.I don't know where you come from, or if you even have any relation to the military,but it's a bit hard on their families too... especially during deployments.

    and yeah.. there's a lot of change from when they first go in and how they come out. in a few cases, maybe not for the better.but i'm sure eventually it will work out for them all.

    support the troops<3

  • it's not an act i am going through the same thing wanting to join the marines and my mom and dad reacted the same way...why the marines it's true because they are the best. joining in august can't wait!

  • August huh? I am joinng probably closer to the end of this year Hooah!

    Semper Fi

  • hooah is army...get your fucking knowledge straight

  • sorry, i don't mean to be an ass, but MARINES say OORAH!

  • no they say OOH-RAH

  • They do say OOH-RAH I am a Marine Corps Poole And all the Marine Recruiters and just Marines all say that it is OOH-RAH

  • it's OOH-RAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 damn fucking idiots

  • Super good video, it is just plain awesome, I LOVED it, I couldn't ask for a better video to watch, by far, this is the VERY BEST video i have seen in my entire life...................that's how i feel.

  • i served 10 years in the infantry in the Marines. it is a place for only a special few. only those who are able and willing to sacrifice themselves for a greater good can be allowed to join these ranks. it sounds funny but it is true. i fought in what has become known as the battle of Fallujah in 2004 (i was in the city of Ramadi at the time but the two were collectivly apart of the same battle).

    You will never ever understand world events as a civilian the way a Marine does.

  • i have a friend who was in the middle battalion that went through fallujah, he kicked in the doors of 300 houses or apartments or whatever the fuck they are. Marines are, and have always been the best. I am waiting on my meps trip then basic, I can't wait to be apart of the corps. I am going infantry if all goes well, Oorah tommy1977777 and god bless you for your service

  • Wow!! amazing video!! makes me want to enlist right now!!! Only a few more years!!!

  • i did it, and overall i'm glad i did. but i really REALLY think that you should think long and hard about that decision, because life as you know it will be changed forever. if you truly think it's right for you, then best of luck.

    semper fi

  • WOW! This is great! You can feel the pride in every parent and son or daughter. It is something very special to be a U.S. Marine!

  • I'm a senior and am planning on inlisting out of high school. I'm 6'2" and i only weigh 155. I need some advice on how to get fit before boot camp. Also, are there many skinny Marines like me that inlist?

  • Stay skinny is my advice. You get more Chow!

  • use protein powder and weight gain dietary supplements, and be sure to work out. if you dont work out, that stuff turns to fat. i went from 140-160 in 6 weeks after i started using that stuff. also, when you eat meals, eat till your stomach actually hurts. im now 5'7" and weigh 165 pounds. the #1 thing you can do is WORK OUT.

  • they dont have warrior training ware you live? im enlisted on delayed entry leaving december15 and kinda the opposite of you im 6'2" and 245 every Thursday my recruiters work out all the delayed entrys (lots of pushups crunches and running) talk to your local recruiter they may have the same program near you.

  • I wish I had my family supporting me. Although i'm in college, my grades are goin down the hole. I can't wait til I join up. I could use the Motivation. Is there a way I can get a copy of this film on DVD? I could use it.

  • dont goin the m,Marines after HS goin after college as a officer

  • Agreed if you can afford College, If not go in enlisted and go to school while your in. There are a lot of examples of Marines getting an education while they're on active duty.

    We also have a lot of examples of enlisted Marines going to the Naval Academy. We'll start with Montel Williams and go from there.

    Keep Attacking!!!

    Semper Fi

  • @TellTheMarines AGreed, unless you dont' like college and don't mind going in as enlisted. Also if you can't lead, you need someone to straighten you out.

  • @maravilla1992 It does not matter, when you join. The day I graduated high school, I left for the Marine Corps. The best decision I have ever made. The Marine Corps made me what I am today.

  • @lawbiding2010 yeah but you rather be a officer

  • these parents are all concerned...

    mine gave me an oorah and a pat on the back, hahaha

  • Marine parents?

  • My brother is a LCpl in the Marine Corps, and I don't really remember him asking for permission from my mother to join. It was more like he told her he was going. It made home the strong and courageous man that he is today and I think that you feel that you are up to it, no matter what anyone tells you, you should do it.

  • My son is a Marine and every time I see another Marine I automatically have a bond with them. One of the proudest moments in my life was seeing my son march across the parade ground at Parris Island as a Marine. It will change your life for the better and don't you let anyone tell you anything different.

  • u fuckin boots

  • I wish my parents would support me. My dad threatened to disown me.

  • dragon, ill tell u what its YOUR life, its YOUR decision. Thats what you need to remember. If that is what you REALLY what you want, than go for it. I am and Im dealing with the same thing grandparents, uncles, aunts, and everyone else except my parents :) I'm talking to my Ssgt in 2 weeks then I'm goin to Albany for my MEPS. I gradUATE after next year which is why people are pissed, that and I'm going for a 03## MOS, so I can join their SPU. Force Recon OOHRAH! Good luck with whatever u decide.

  • mine did...lol

  • my parents are the same way, more so my mom. I want to join ROTC but ill have to join at 17 because i go to college at 17 and my mom said no. I said u have 2 choices sign the papers and ill become an officer and hopfuly a pilot and will be relitivly safer, or dont sign and ill do it myself at 18 and be thrown into the front lines as a grunt. i forced her to sign.

  • One of the Happiest days of my life was when my brother sent home a "Happy Father's Day" letter to my step father but in the the letter he wrote to me," David I am sending you a wishes for a Happy Fathers Day also, You have always been there when I needed to talk and you have supported my decision to become a Marine from the time I first told you

    You have been like a second father to me and I also wish you a Happy Fathers day"

    4 years later I still have that letter.

  • i wish mine would support me too

  • i wish that my parents would support me with me enlisting in the marines.....:-(

  • i hear you my parents want me to go to college but i dont want to go!

  • ya it really sucks

  • LoL i wish i can be a marine... i went to bootcamp and i couldnt qualify for rifle range...:'( but hopefully if i get re-enlisted i will become a marine...

  • how often do they do boot camp at Parris Island?once a month or twice a month

  • Thank you for posting this video. I recently informed my parents about my intentions of becoming a US Marine. They are concerned and do not want me to enlist. It can be difficult to deal with their reaction especially when my mother insults me in an attempt to dissuade me from service. This video helps me to understand their position. This is why I thank you for the video. I hope that my parents change their opinion about the USMC just as the parents in this video have.

  • I have a question...Why are some marines wearing greens and tans...some wear blues...I don't get it...I thought officers only dress in white and blue...But i see private patches on them?

  • depending on the occasion or ceremony and what uniform it calls for determines which uniform is worn.

  • They are called Dress Blues and every Marine Wears them No matter what rank.

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