SSgt Viggiani was one of THE MOST feared "kill hats" in my series and Company during my time at boot camp. The man had "literal" eyes in the back of his head!! It was my honor and privilege to be a recruit during his tour of duty, and although I wasn't in his platoon, he is still one of MY drill instructors. Semper Fidelis GUNNER Viggiani!! ~Sgt Vanderwarker PLT 3008
i want to say just one thing from one friend to another tony i'm so very proud of all that you've accomplished in your military career. you have made your old neighbors the Crofts very happy and honored to have known you from a child to a grown man. may you keep serving our country proudly as a friend whose always thought of you as third brother we love you man.
@jess1up I'm a retired Coast Guardsman and the marines are very respected among us. I said Semper Paratus, which means "Always Ready", the Coast Guard motto. I said this with all respect. The Marines have always land on a foreign shore with a Coast Guard coxswain at the helm. Very respectfully John.
was going to join the military after 9/11 but I saw videos of the taliband and I got scared. I took a job a Mcdonalds instead. I have worked my way to crew chief<
He was my drill instructor during the summer of 2006. Best advice I ever received from this man: "Stay away from the female Marines." And I always have!
Absolutely wonderful, was nervous as he was when younger and being reciepnt of a Marine of the Quarter decades ago in the mid 80's. Stay there and put the click in.
i wonder how receiving such award like the Navy Cross or Medal of Honor would feel?? Im proud to live here in this country and I honor the Men and Women who serve for our country. It is people like SSgt Anthony L. Viggiani who make this country stand out :)
It's is amazing how small the world and the Marine Corps is. I was not one of Gunner's recruits but I was one of his instructors at The Basic School as he was a student Warrant Officer going through the basic course. He is just about to graduate and has been selected as Infantry Weapons Officer, "Marine Gunner."
I was one of the recruits graduating in the background in this video..DI SSGT Viggiani is a great drill instructor and a great Marine...I feel honored to have served with him, Semper Fidelis SSGT Viggiani
He didn't kill them with "laser weapons" either. Everything you say is colored with single sided opinions.. Everything you say is a sprinkle covered piece of shit.
@eaglemike1515 honestly, no one cares bro. every branch should stride to be like marines. till then marines are and will always be the best. be thankful for having marines fighting for america. no diss on other branches, but they all know this is true.
@dadecountyplaya305 And i have shown him some of these videos and the comments and he just shakes his head old school marines are humble like my dad he never feels the need to run out into the street yelling THE MARINES ARE THE BEST. dont get me wrong he loves the core but he is just sadden to read this.
@dadecountyplaya305 i really hate these comments do some history research on Army airborne paratroops in WW2 and the job they did. It is wrong to say that a branch is better it shows 0 respect for our soldiers today and from the past just think about that a bit
@eaglemike1515 heres the thing i have respect and you guys should be like the seals no ego. I see marines on many videos talking trash about other American service men and i just do not get it if you are the best then why do you keep on preaching it i have never once heard 1 retired navy seal ever say that were the best and you all know it. Could you explain. my father was a Sgt in the marines in vietnam and he is a humble man who did 3 tours wounded twice
@him3zz He commanded his squad to take up defensive and flanking position when ambushed by a numerically superior Taliban force.then he eliminated 2 enemy machine gun posts with grenades and his rifle alone. and commanded the squad to victory
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@him3zz He basically murdered 14 poorly armed civilians that he stumbled upon while occupying Afghanistan, and is now made out to be a "hero." It's pretty much not his fault as he is only taking orders from his jewish handlers who convince Americans that we should kill everyone who dislikes jews. Yes, the same jews who never voluntarily serve in the US military, but get into politics in order to send American boys to fight wars for THEIR country, israel. No more American blood for israeHell!!
If he were a real Marine, he would have declined the award. Being in a "firefight," with people who only have primative weapons and who are also fighting for their freedom, against Marines who have the most sophisticated laser guided weapons is nothing to brag about. Sort of like hunting at the zoo. When a platoon of 100 American troops fight thousands, we call them "brave heros." When Hamas fights the same insurmountable odds, we call them "terrorists."
@lizard944 What afghan rock did you crawl out from under? A platoon of Marines does not strap bombs to mentally disabled women and send them into a crowded market. A "real" Marine does not get on a bus full of school children and blow it up with a homemade explosive. A "real" Marine does not hijack aircraft and fly them into a building full of innocent people. A "real" Marine fights only those that have already attacked him.
I will fight them in their homes because I don't want them in mine
@dingchavez312 ding you will never get though to people like this its sad but they are brainwashed from birth. Its a good thing that there are people like me and you out there
Palestinians are also fighting for their freedom. You know, the people who have had their homes flattened, or yanked out of them only to give it to a jew. Then get labeled as a "terrorist" because that's what israelis call you for not liking your new concentration camp accomodations. And ignorant Americans slurp up the jew controlled media with a spoon, yet WE would be doing the same thing as Hamas and the Taliban if another country invaded America and tried to control us. Think about it.
my cousin was a sergent in the marines who got the navy cross while fighting in fulicia. his name is jerimiah workman. he has some videos on here. just type in the name and watch please. he also came out with a book called "the shadow of the sword"
I ALREADY STOOD ON THEM YELLOW MARINE LINE FOOT PRINTS 20 YEARS AGO U RRRAAAHHHH TO MY FELLOW MARINES AND A THANKS TO THE DRILL INSTRUCTORD THAT TRAINED AND DISCIPLINED ME
Semper Fi to this brave example of a Marine. His recruits are lucky as hell to be learning from a Marine of this caliber, and we as fellow Marines, are proud to call him a brother.
God bless this hero. He is an example of the finest traditions of the USMC. Americans should always remember these silent heroes serving and training our future Soldiers and Marines.
I've never been a Marine, though I count several among my very closest friends. They put up with my having been a soldier rather than a Marine, and even respect that I am now in the Air National Guard rather than active duty. Can't say enough good about the Corps... I know this is long past the time when it really mattered, but congratulations, Marine.
Because these men have honor, loyalty, valor, and determination I live under a cover of freedom and peace. We owe them a debt we can never pay. I thank God everyday for the United States Marine Corps and I pray for every Marine.
OOORAAHHH, Marine. I am a proud father of a Marine son AND daughter. Its men like you that uphold all that is good in the Corp! America needs men like you.
First let me say out freaking standing, that Marine is hardcore. I think his actions deserve a Medal of Honor more than any I have seen. Unfortunately the Corps, rarely gives any medal unless your dead. The other branches will give the Medal of Honor long before the Corps does. Glad to see the Corps is still putting out fine Marines!
Former Marine here 1/6 WPNS Co. Dragon Plt. 94-95.
awesome marine...gysgt now.. plt 3057 "my daddy" in boot and couple months in the Astan in garmsir....he IS the AMERICAN BADASS!! I HAVE THE UPMOST RESPECT FOR GUNNY V!!
@yellowwing I did notice this, and speculated to myself what it could mean. Would you mind terribly trying to explain it to me? I'd appreciate it, and it would be cool to have here for posterity.
SSgt. Viggiani was also interviewed and talked about on the History Channel show "Shootout". I was surprised to hear the name there and when I checked again, I thought to myself, "whoa, this is the same Marine". Search "Shootout Afghanistan's Deadliest Sniper part 3/5" to hear more about his actions in combat.
@IWillKillYourKids Same purpose... well, not quite, but explaining that will take more than 500 characters. Same sacrifice, sure, just not on quite the same scale (i.e. "The mission is suicide, you say? I see. In that case, send the Marines."). Same country though, that's definitely right on. 1 out of 3.
Oohrah Marine. Semper Fi. I know this was posted some years ago, but it's nice to know we still have some NCO's with balls in the corps that will do what needs to be done. Thank God for my Marines - I miss my brothers.
Sarge is actually a breed of fish the kind that eat other larger fishes shit. I'm in the Army and "Sarge" will just get you PT. Good luck at the island.
heroes like this is what makes the world a great place..... without them, what would we do? honestly? if they didnt do what they do, we would all be in hell.
@allannist how dare you say such an insult to such a man, with out people like him you would not be able to say things like that. We need more like him.
you dont have to neccessarily die in order to recieve the medal of honor. we had a guest speaker at our command that was awarded the medal of honor. its very uncommon, but possible to be a survivor and recieve it.
The last survivor to receive the MOH was in Vietnam. AFter Vietnam, there have been over 2 dozen winners of the nations 2nd highest award that have lived. It's BS, that one of them hasn't received the MOH.
@MrWhizzer075 Sarge is a Army term..My recruiter and any marine gets really pissed off they are called sarge. Just letting you know. Semper Fi im going to parris island this july 12
@ECUASFINEST732 Before you stand on the yellow footprints, you may want to remind yourself that the word "Marine" is capitalized. Those of us who have already earned the title get really pissed off when we're misrepresented. Just letting you know. Good luck on my Island.
@kpbuckley It's Marines like Staff Sergeant Viggiani, and Marines like Sergeant Basilone that we're still standing today. Marines are held up to the highest traditions and standards, and blow them out of the water, so to speak. I'm glad to say, that I will contribute a part of my life, to become a part of the history of one of the most respected establishments in the United States. The United States Marine Corps. Oorah.
@Snapdragon145 What's the BFD here? Proud to kill 14 "anti-coalition forces," people who only have primitive weapons to fight with? The true heros are people with the conviction to strap a bomb to their bodies to fight for their homeland; the land that israel stole from them. Bulldoze your house (or leave it standing) then kick you off of your land and give it to a jew. Then label you a "terrorist" if you don't like it. Watch "A Few Good Men" to see what a Marine should be. Not bullies...
@lizard944 Listen to the video, he saves his troops from a grenade, and gets SHOT, and still continues to lead his men through the mission set out for them. Dont bitch because a heroic dead that man commited is keeping your lazy ass from going out there. These men protect us, our country and our freedom.
@Venom7662 says: "These men protect us, our country and our freedom." So how exactly are we being "protected" by sending our troops to Iraq and Afghanistan? Do you stop retail theft at Walmart by sending police to Kmart? You are just another gullible simpleton who has swallowed the koolaid. "We must fight for our freedom and kill the enemies of our homeland, Israe...oops, I mean America. Go troops go!!
I never thought I would publicly say this, but you're a moron. If you were in the shoes of a Marine you wouldn't pop off at the mouth with stupid ideas.
no keith i can't, my senior had a big old scaraccross the back of his head that he never gave a good reason for but he was hard, this guy prolly ran them in the dirt! semper!
just a curiosity, pease if somebody who is a marine or know military protocol could clarify me. Why at 4:02 the officer just walk and didn't wait for the salute of SSG VIggiani. I saw other ceremonies where the awarded receive his medal, then the officer put himself in still, receive the salute of the awarded and then walk... thks....
thats one tuff marine,congradulations SSgt Anthony L. Viggiani...! despee decore brother..!
david1513 4 days ago
i was his first platoon 3089 india company he was a wild man
Joshusmc0311 1 week ago
that man is a stud. just looking at him makes me want to go take a run.
Shae232 1 month ago
the 26 dislikes need an M72A2LAW enema
thecolaratlady 1 month ago
This Marine motivates me! Oorah! Kill!!
ICrySemperFi 1 month ago
Yeah he was my drill instructor from feb to may 2006
ladybgreenapr14 1 month ago
SSgt Viggiani was one of THE MOST feared "kill hats" in my series and Company during my time at boot camp. The man had "literal" eyes in the back of his head!! It was my honor and privilege to be a recruit during his tour of duty, and although I wasn't in his platoon, he is still one of MY drill instructors. Semper Fidelis GUNNER Viggiani!! ~Sgt Vanderwarker PLT 3008
USMCvander3008 2 months ago
Semper Fi Leatherneck Ssgt Read USMC 1989 -2000
4tsixandtwo1169 2 months ago
i want to say just one thing from one friend to another tony i'm so very proud of all that you've accomplished in your military career. you have made your old neighbors the Crofts very happy and honored to have known you from a child to a grown man. may you keep serving our country proudly as a friend whose always thought of you as third brother we love you man.
your friend
Matt
Stixers824 2 months ago
ha wow this was my graduation 6 years ago. Viggiani was the man. semper fi!
dannylum3012 2 months ago
Nice job Marine, Semper Paratus.
mojoro23 3 months ago
@mojoro23 It's Semper Fidelis.
jess1up 3 months ago
@jess1up I'm a retired Coast Guardsman and the marines are very respected among us. I said Semper Paratus, which means "Always Ready", the Coast Guard motto. I said this with all respect. The Marines have always land on a foreign shore with a Coast Guard coxswain at the helm. Very respectfully John.
mojoro23 3 months ago 2
errrrrrrrrr
MrStupidfag 3 months ago
GOD BLESS OUR MARINES
jacq612 3 months ago
was going to join the military after 9/11 but I saw videos of the taliband and I got scared. I took a job a Mcdonalds instead. I have worked my way to crew chief<
easyway2001 5 months ago
@easyway2001 - proud of you!
napoleonluke 4 months ago
So proud....
Yodasstuff 5 months ago
Fkn badass!
--Rob USMC
Shaded07 5 months ago
He was my drill instructor during the summer of 2006. Best advice I ever received from this man: "Stay away from the female Marines." And I always have!
patches361 5 months ago 20
@patches361 Great Advice, WM's prove that the Corps can make a man out of anyone...:)
MrAzrancher 2 months ago
@patches361 got that right. i did 7 years and never went near them. I have seen them destroy lives and careers.
mormana 1 month ago
@patches361 Why whats wrong?
bloodshot738 1 month ago
@patches361 Lol wait why?
eddy4m3 1 month ago
good to go, His recruits are undoubtedly outstanding Marines after having the honor of being instructed by such a hero
MrDevildog3069 6 months ago
this must be the guy that shot osama
dave01123 6 months ago
@dave01123 Totally from 06. Youre right
THEOMGProduction 6 months ago
he looks like the terminator too. HERO
poizonouxs 6 months ago
Dude...this Marine is badass
Future0331 6 months ago
Thank God that America still has soldiers like this
sthvsnth 6 months ago
@sthvsnth Correction--> Scrap soldiers, reserve with Marines
--Rob USMC
Shaded07 5 months ago
in case anyone was interested, SSgt Viggiani is now CWO2 Viggiani. he'll probably be a Battalion Gunner after TBS
keithvito99 7 months ago
Absolutely wonderful, was nervous as he was when younger and being reciepnt of a Marine of the Quarter decades ago in the mid 80's. Stay there and put the click in.
nowhere991 7 months ago
21 terrorists
chriskneifl09 7 months ago
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who ever disliked this video can move out of this country orahh marines plt 2011 I co July 2009 god bless America
tsfradet 7 months ago
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tsfradet 7 months ago
SSgt Viggiani was a drill instructor for the platoon that live right above mine when I went to boot camp in 06. Dude is a straight badass....
silentkiller072787 8 months ago
Great video
gonecrazy133 8 months ago
The 20 yahoo's that disliked this need to clean their mouths out with buckshot...
hillbillyjeremy 8 months ago 59
Agreed!
joemalonso 3 months ago
i wonder how receiving such award like the Navy Cross or Medal of Honor would feel?? Im proud to live here in this country and I honor the Men and Women who serve for our country. It is people like SSgt Anthony L. Viggiani who make this country stand out :)
GreatestWR 8 months ago
:-)
GBDGhotbear 8 months ago
@DkWowN3rd what are you asking about as far as highest rank? Do you mean pay grade or award?
mabroussardii 8 months ago
what is the highest rank?
Thanks.
DkWowN3rd 8 months ago
@DkWowN3rd Highest rank in USMC is a 4-star-general.
claudevsq 7 months ago
@DkWowN3rd Sergeant Major
ICrySemperFi 1 month ago
It's is amazing how small the world and the Marine Corps is. I was not one of Gunner's recruits but I was one of his instructors at The Basic School as he was a student Warrant Officer going through the basic course. He is just about to graduate and has been selected as Infantry Weapons Officer, "Marine Gunner."
irishmac84 8 months ago
I was one of the recruits graduating in the background in this video..DI SSGT Viggiani is a great drill instructor and a great Marine...I feel honored to have served with him, Semper Fidelis SSGT Viggiani
swartztech 8 months ago
And it's not like Jews are genetically designed to want to steal your shit, grow the fuck up.
bobbystoanv2 8 months ago
He didn't kill them with "laser weapons" either. Everything you say is colored with single sided opinions.. Everything you say is a sprinkle covered piece of shit.
bobbystoanv2 8 months ago
i aint gon lie i think the marines are so much better then any other branch, america is blessed to have them.
dadecountyplaya305 9 months ago
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eaglemike1515 8 months ago
@eaglemike1515 honestly, no one cares bro. every branch should stride to be like marines. till then marines are and will always be the best. be thankful for having marines fighting for america. no diss on other branches, but they all know this is true.
dadecountyplaya305 8 months ago
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eaglemike1515 8 months ago
@dadecountyplaya305 And i have shown him some of these videos and the comments and he just shakes his head old school marines are humble like my dad he never feels the need to run out into the street yelling THE MARINES ARE THE BEST. dont get me wrong he loves the core but he is just sadden to read this.
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@dadecountyplaya305 i really hate these comments do some history research on Army airborne paratroops in WW2 and the job they did. It is wrong to say that a branch is better it shows 0 respect for our soldiers today and from the past just think about that a bit
eaglemike1515 8 months ago
@eaglemike1515 heres the thing i have respect and you guys should be like the seals no ego. I see marines on many videos talking trash about other American service men and i just do not get it if you are the best then why do you keep on preaching it i have never once heard 1 retired navy seal ever say that were the best and you all know it. Could you explain. my father was a Sgt in the marines in vietnam and he is a humble man who did 3 tours wounded twice
eaglemike1515 8 months ago
These guys are constantly heroic. They are a breed apart. God Bless this man and the many like him. Semper Fi
Reagan1rocks 9 months ago
that was one of my DI's
joegrubbs97 9 months ago
i feel bad for the color guard haha windy ass day
jj941020 9 months ago
Someone tell me what this brave man did. I couldn't find it on wiki.
him3zz 9 months ago
@him3zz He commanded his squad to take up defensive and flanking position when ambushed by a numerically superior Taliban force.then he eliminated 2 enemy machine gun posts with grenades and his rifle alone. and commanded the squad to victory
34socom 9 months ago
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@him3zz He basically murdered 14 poorly armed civilians that he stumbled upon while occupying Afghanistan, and is now made out to be a "hero." It's pretty much not his fault as he is only taking orders from his jewish handlers who convince Americans that we should kill everyone who dislikes jews. Yes, the same jews who never voluntarily serve in the US military, but get into politics in order to send American boys to fight wars for THEIR country, israel. No more American blood for israeHell!!
lizard944 9 months ago
@lizard944 Don't tell me you're one of those, "Jews are corrupting this country" type of person..
bobbystoanv2 8 months ago
If he were a real Marine, he would have declined the award. Being in a "firefight," with people who only have primative weapons and who are also fighting for their freedom, against Marines who have the most sophisticated laser guided weapons is nothing to brag about. Sort of like hunting at the zoo. When a platoon of 100 American troops fight thousands, we call them "brave heros." When Hamas fights the same insurmountable odds, we call them "terrorists."
lizard944 9 months ago
@lizard944
What do you know about being a real MARINE?
MITCH0760 9 months ago
@lizard944 What afghan rock did you crawl out from under? A platoon of Marines does not strap bombs to mentally disabled women and send them into a crowded market. A "real" Marine does not get on a bus full of school children and blow it up with a homemade explosive. A "real" Marine does not hijack aircraft and fly them into a building full of innocent people. A "real" Marine fights only those that have already attacked him.
I will fight them in their homes because I don't want them in mine
dingchavez312 9 months ago
@dingchavez312 ding you will never get though to people like this its sad but they are brainwashed from birth. Its a good thing that there are people like me and you out there
eaglemike1515 8 months ago
Palestinians are also fighting for their freedom. You know, the people who have had their homes flattened, or yanked out of them only to give it to a jew. Then get labeled as a "terrorist" because that's what israelis call you for not liking your new concentration camp accomodations. And ignorant Americans slurp up the jew controlled media with a spoon, yet WE would be doing the same thing as Hamas and the Taliban if another country invaded America and tried to control us. Think about it.
lizard944 9 months ago
@lizard944
You have a good point there bro. I agree completely on that one !
hietsjot 9 months ago 2
18 douchers need to kill themselves, Semper Fi
427seth 10 months ago
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LonelyioOliveio44 10 months ago
my cousin was a sergent in the marines who got the navy cross while fighting in fulicia. his name is jerimiah workman. he has some videos on here. just type in the name and watch please. he also came out with a book called "the shadow of the sword"
mp9962 10 months ago
I ALREADY STOOD ON THEM YELLOW MARINE LINE FOOT PRINTS 20 YEARS AGO U RRRAAAHHHH TO MY FELLOW MARINES AND A THANKS TO THE DRILL INSTRUCTORD THAT TRAINED AND DISCIPLINED ME
MrJesuschristisking 10 months ago
Semper Fi to this brave example of a Marine. His recruits are lucky as hell to be learning from a Marine of this caliber, and we as fellow Marines, are proud to call him a brother.
Oorah!
gunnyusmcret 11 months ago
God bless this hero. He is an example of the finest traditions of the USMC. Americans should always remember these silent heroes serving and training our future Soldiers and Marines.
setto69 1 year ago
I've never been a Marine, though I count several among my very closest friends. They put up with my having been a soldier rather than a Marine, and even respect that I am now in the Air National Guard rather than active duty. Can't say enough good about the Corps... I know this is long past the time when it really mattered, but congratulations, Marine.
01SoftTouch 1 year ago
Semper Fi !!
jacknmitchie 1 year ago
Because these men have honor, loyalty, valor, and determination I live under a cover of freedom and peace. We owe them a debt we can never pay. I thank God everyday for the United States Marine Corps and I pray for every Marine.
jimaroo100 1 year ago
I serve with this man daily. A hero to us all
dericryan 1 year ago
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FLSHBK1 9 months ago
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@dericryan Hey Deric ~ has the drill changed since I retired, or was a salute still expected when the CG departed?
FLSHBK1 9 months ago
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I dare you to watch this, pussy:
watch?v=aB99Ih3pvnQ&feature=player_embedded#!
sndd0138 1 year ago
@sndd0138 he earned that award
ingodshandsable 9 months ago
thats hardcore
Raneuvfire 1 year ago
Hard Dog through and through!
tangPredator 1 year ago
OOORAAHHH, Marine. I am a proud father of a Marine son AND daughter. Its men like you that uphold all that is good in the Corp! America needs men like you.
Semper FI.
racer1dave 1 year ago 34
@racer1dave Agreed Sir!!
VIKING33NY 7 months ago
First let me say out freaking standing, that Marine is hardcore. I think his actions deserve a Medal of Honor more than any I have seen. Unfortunately the Corps, rarely gives any medal unless your dead. The other branches will give the Medal of Honor long before the Corps does. Glad to see the Corps is still putting out fine Marines!
Former Marine here 1/6 WPNS Co. Dragon Plt. 94-95.
func1775 1 year ago
17 afghans disliked this video.
wilsonshatred 1 year ago 2
That Marine fought like a "teufel hunden".
jrenazco 1 year ago
Holy SHIT! I can't believe I came across this! I remember the day in Afghanistan when this went down. 1/6 Hard!
TGxHITMANx 1 year ago
Get some! Ooorah!
phase1775 1 year ago
One Bad Ass MF
rickbar123 1 year ago
HOORAH!
SteveMercado17 1 year ago
@SuperWeaves the medal of honor. Unfortuneatly most people who recieve it, aren't alive to accept it themselves.
elcottonball 1 year ago
Whats the highest award?
SuperWeaves 1 year ago
Well done Marine!
ffryan 1 year ago
Hardcore.
empreme 1 year ago
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Motivating shit right there
macdiarmid2 1 year ago
Motivating shit right thre
macdiarmid2 1 year ago
Thank you SSgt Viggiani, you are a true American hero. God Bless you Marine!!
7nmesa 1 year ago
a TRUE MARINE right there! Semper FI
exedeus 1 year ago
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baker5688 1 year ago
awesome marine...gysgt now.. plt 3057 "my daddy" in boot and couple months in the Astan in garmsir....he IS the AMERICAN BADASS!! I HAVE THE UPMOST RESPECT FOR GUNNY V!!
baker5688 1 year ago
Freakin locked and cocked!
GunnyHighwaye 1 year ago
Gunny V!...Wpns Compnay 2/2 Astan-Southern Helmand, Garmsir Oct 2009-May 2010 Awesome Guy.
Trev2187 1 year ago
as cool as it is i would feel embarassed for makin such a big deal about it, id say give me the medal and leave me alone
R7300 1 year ago
We need more Marines like him.
AaronfromWM 1 year ago
he was my drill instructor too
makenyon1 1 year ago
He earned...he deserves.
Roselleg 1 year ago
respect.
AIRF0RCE26 1 year ago
Gave me chills
V3toif 1 year ago
@BColby17 No no no. I was saying you owned that other guy. But then I saw that he apologized, so, oops!
darkflower2 1 year ago
@yellowwing I did notice this, and speculated to myself what it could mean. Would you mind terribly trying to explain it to me? I'd appreciate it, and it would be cool to have here for posterity.
darkflower2 1 year ago
@darkflower2 The CG knows that he is holding a Legend, a piece of History. Our Beloved Corps is big on History. And were revere our Legends.
yellowwing 1 year ago
@yellowwing Yes, I was thinking along those lines. Thanks for confirming it, for your remarks, and your service.
darkflower2 1 year ago
@BColby17 Owned! Patiently and politely so, but OWNED nonetheless.
God I love Marines.
::sigh::
darkflower2 1 year ago
@tonyteague01 That's actually a really cool story. Did you know who he was at the time?
darkflower2 1 year ago
A General will never be called a solder
An Admaral will never be called a sailor
The General of the airforce will never be called an airmen but,
Any Marine Corp General officer will gladley be deemed a Marine.
Yeah there's a big difference between a Marine and a solder. ooorah!
JTMondal 1 year ago
@JTMondal Yeah and there is also an S at the end of Corps...
MrJEspil 1 year ago
@MrJEspil yes there is
JTMondal 1 year ago
fuckin right!
cuzdixiesaid 1 year ago
SSgt. Viggiani was also interviewed and talked about on the History Channel show "Shootout". I was surprised to hear the name there and when I checked again, I thought to myself, "whoa, this is the same Marine". Search "Shootout Afghanistan's Deadliest Sniper part 3/5" to hear more about his actions in combat.
asianwannabeamerican 1 year ago 2
@haschism Errr...Marine I meant. Forgot Marines are pretty particular about that.
crazyyella 1 year ago
@crazyyella calling a marine a soldier is like calling an airman a sailor... two different forces
robbins270 1 year ago
@robbins270 same purpose same sacrafice same country, i personally see no difference
IWillKillYourKids 1 year ago
@IWillKillYourKids well you weren't a marine, it takes a different kind of person to serve in the army as opposed to the USMC.
BoGuSknowsBeSt 1 year ago
@IWillKillYourKids Same purpose... well, not quite, but explaining that will take more than 500 characters. Same sacrifice, sure, just not on quite the same scale (i.e. "The mission is suicide, you say? I see. In that case, send the Marines."). Same country though, that's definitely right on. 1 out of 3.
KausticX 1 year ago
I guess the fact he has a purple heart, CAR, and a navy cross cancels out the pizza box
12MARINECORPS34 1 year ago
@12MARINECORPS34 lol thats rough.
busterdog321 1 year ago
Cast iron soul and no doubting his dedication.
bigdaddysbbqva 1 year ago
true hero right there
budno1 1 year ago
who disliked this video?!
GJJalltheway 1 year ago
Awesome
K9Handler521 1 year ago
That is the kind of soldier you want training young troops.
crazyyella 1 year ago
Good for him
mindylinky 1 year ago
Yea its great he got this. But then he gets to go home to a bunch of assholes civilians that dont give a shit nor know what happened.
EricCris10sen 1 year ago
Oohrah Marine. Semper Fi. I know this was posted some years ago, but it's nice to know we still have some NCO's with balls in the corps that will do what needs to be done. Thank God for my Marines - I miss my brothers.
MountainDogMedia 1 year ago
awesome
edel4347 1 year ago
That's a true warrior right thete
JustCoppedADime 1 year ago
Couldnt they get some one who knows the English language to read the citation?...
mxnfx 1 year ago
Lol, don't worry call me what you want but I'll feel safe being in JROTC.
wonderbizzle 1 year ago
He was my drill hat. India Co summer 2006. Helluva a Marine
kingfrederick666 1 year ago
Ecuasfinest
Sarge is actually a breed of fish the kind that eat other larger fishes shit. I'm in the Army and "Sarge" will just get you PT. Good luck at the island.
Mchermsquatch 1 year ago
heroes like this is what makes the world a great place..... without them, what would we do? honestly? if they didnt do what they do, we would all be in hell.
playdoh626 1 year ago 2
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if the world has no military, there wouldn't be a conflict and the world will be at peace, then there's no need for a hero.
Hero will only exist if we are always at war.
more hero means more war and conflict.
allannist 1 year ago
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Well you want to know something?
My dad is my hero. He isn't a soldier, marine, or seaman, he is a average guy who works his ass off to pay for me and my sister to go to college.
Please, learn the true definition of a hero, since not everybody's thoughts and opinions are the same as yours.
wonderbizzle 1 year ago
are you an idiot or what? the "hero" thing here refers to "soldier hero" and not the kind of hero you are talking about.
learn to capture what the discussion is all about and what the term "hero" is used for, before you open your mouth.
allannist 1 year ago
@wonderbizzle yeah and that marine put his life on the line so your dad could do that
DuBBzable 1 year ago
@wonderbizzle Fuck you you little faggot
bofts 1 year ago
@bofts Suck it fag.
wonderbizzle 1 year ago
@allannist if the world has no military huh? youre a dumbass lol
SasquatchMan118 1 year ago
@allannist how dare you say such an insult to such a man, with out people like him you would not be able to say things like that. We need more like him.
sbryson12 1 year ago
awesome, thanks for your service
hollowbodyguitar 1 year ago
He should have been awarded the Medal of Honor. But since he didn't die, there is no way he's going to be awarded the MOH. Dumb unwritten rule.
aamorri1 1 year ago
you dont have to neccessarily die in order to recieve the medal of honor. we had a guest speaker at our command that was awarded the medal of honor. its very uncommon, but possible to be a survivor and recieve it.
gilroy8386 1 year ago
gilroy8386
The last survivor to receive the MOH was in Vietnam. AFter Vietnam, there have been over 2 dozen winners of the nations 2nd highest award that have lived. It's BS, that one of them hasn't received the MOH.
aamorri1 1 year ago
omg this must be master chief b4 the spartan program lol but no really he is a good marine
weirdracer24 1 year ago 2
SEMPER FIDELIS SGT>>>
1225801 1 year ago
Semper Fi, Staff Sargent......
okbuilder 2 years ago
Semper Fi, Sarge...
MrWhizzer075 2 years ago
@MrWhizzer075 Sarge is a Army term..My recruiter and any marine gets really pissed off they are called sarge. Just letting you know. Semper Fi im going to parris island this july 12
ECUASFINEST732 1 year ago
@ECUASFINEST732 Before you stand on the yellow footprints, you may want to remind yourself that the word "Marine" is capitalized. Those of us who have already earned the title get really pissed off when we're misrepresented. Just letting you know. Good luck on my Island.
kpbuckley 1 year ago 15
Sorry about that, I was used to the auto-cap on my computer. and Thank You Sir
ECUASFINEST732 1 year ago
@kpbuckley I leave Feb.14 to boot. I will remember that when I stand in the yellow footprints, I promise!
jorgeyeahman 1 year ago
@kpbuckley It's Marines like Staff Sergeant Viggiani, and Marines like Sergeant Basilone that we're still standing today. Marines are held up to the highest traditions and standards, and blow them out of the water, so to speak. I'm glad to say, that I will contribute a part of my life, to become a part of the history of one of the most respected establishments in the United States. The United States Marine Corps. Oorah.
Snapdragon145 10 months ago
@Snapdragon145 What's the BFD here? Proud to kill 14 "anti-coalition forces," people who only have primitive weapons to fight with? The true heros are people with the conviction to strap a bomb to their bodies to fight for their homeland; the land that israel stole from them. Bulldoze your house (or leave it standing) then kick you off of your land and give it to a jew. Then label you a "terrorist" if you don't like it. Watch "A Few Good Men" to see what a Marine should be. Not bullies...
lizard944 10 months ago
@lizard944 Listen to the video, he saves his troops from a grenade, and gets SHOT, and still continues to lead his men through the mission set out for them. Dont bitch because a heroic dead that man commited is keeping your lazy ass from going out there. These men protect us, our country and our freedom.
Venom7662 10 months ago
@Venom7662 says: "These men protect us, our country and our freedom." So how exactly are we being "protected" by sending our troops to Iraq and Afghanistan? Do you stop retail theft at Walmart by sending police to Kmart? You are just another gullible simpleton who has swallowed the koolaid. "We must fight for our freedom and kill the enemies of our homeland, Israe...oops, I mean America. Go troops go!!
lizard944 9 months ago
@lizard944 Strapping on a bomb to get 42 virgins when you have nothing to live for is not bravery you fool. Go back to cleaning toilets asshole.
proton3227 10 months ago
@proton3227 Neither is fighting basically unarmed opponents.
lizard944 10 months ago
I never thought I would publicly say this, but you're a moron. If you were in the shoes of a Marine you wouldn't pop off at the mouth with stupid ideas.
1ceaMarinealwysaMari 9 months ago
@ECUASFINEST732 You're just about two weeks in by now. Be sure to come back and let us know you made it!
darkflower2 1 year ago
no keith i can't, my senior had a big old scaraccross the back of his head that he never gave a good reason for but he was hard, this guy prolly ran them in the dirt! semper!
cajunboy3333 2 years ago
Can you imagine being a boot in his platoon?
Ooorah!
KeithBrown51 2 years ago
just a curiosity, pease if somebody who is a marine or know military protocol could clarify me. Why at 4:02 the officer just walk and didn't wait for the salute of SSG VIggiani. I saw other ceremonies where the awarded receive his medal, then the officer put himself in still, receive the salute of the awarded and then walk... thks....
calito44 2 years ago
b/c military members are people too and mistakes happen
jdumasss04 1 year ago
wow, what a brave man! He must have balls of steel.
tonycl568 2 years ago
Hell yeah. That's a big balled Devil Dog.
EvisceratorBand 2 years ago 2