I had the privilege to go to bootcamp and have Lance Corporal Mustapha as my rack mate . He was in MRP with me until he eventually was transferred to another platoon. He is a good man and I’m proud that he is now among the Brotherhood. Mustapha, brother if you’re reading this .... I am so proud of you and your lifelong accomplishment. Parris Island feels like home after a while , but it is only home for a short time . Congratulations Marine. Semper Fidelis . Alphatraz , Alpha Company. No escape , no parole . MCRD , PI , SC .

@junstirr1860

4 жыл бұрын

Kessler Fox what's his mos?

@jacobtumolo5882

4 жыл бұрын

SemperFiMyGuy He was from my RS, far as i know he’s an MP.

@Smittz

4 жыл бұрын

you suck parkerrrr.

@BarracksSi

4 жыл бұрын

That's probably the heaviest EGA that anyone's gonna wear, there's so much meaning attached to it. Tell him we're glad to have him.

I met him went I went through bootcamp in 2018. I ran into him on the rifle range and he was such a positive guy

@MV-gl5bg

4 жыл бұрын

Him an i were in the same DEP, Bloomsburg PA. semper fi

One of the most outstanding Marines. I wish all Marines would have this kind of drive and determination. Way to go Marine. 👍😁

@Food24112

4 жыл бұрын

This is only the start of his career too

@PurpleObscuration

4 жыл бұрын

He had a free GET OUT OF JAIL card and he refused to take it, he's from Sierra Leone, he's seen the worst this world has to give and he wants to make a difference that's why he didn't quit, most recruits will not experience this until they are deployed. Semper Fi.

"Retreat? Hell, we just got here." Stay on the attack, Marine.

This shows we really dont know what each of us is struggling with. Some people do a good job of keeping struggles hidden inside and bear the burden or pain and push through without anyone knowing. Something to be admired and saluted.

This man is a fine example of why I became a Marine in 1984. We all have are problems and issues in life, mine put me out in the world at 15yrs old and a Marine at 19yrs. This Marine, as so many others, prove that although we don’t get the glory like Army Special Ops or Navy Seals, we prove time and time again that we are the best at what we do and WILL always win our battles. As I was told in 1984 by my senior drill instructor, “it takes testicular fortitude to be a Marine, if you don’t have it, it will be beaten in you and you will be tested, if not you won’t earn the title of U.S. Marine”.

Semper Fi. Wish we had more refugees like you. hell, wish we had more American born civilians like you. God bless

@jakeb3055

4 жыл бұрын

Siddesh Gannu ain’t that the truth. Most immigrants only care about coming here and making money. This guy says he wants to help. That’s gratitude

@jakeb3055

4 жыл бұрын

All immigrants should be required to serve in the US military. That would show their loyalty

@GM-en2qr

4 жыл бұрын

Ok boomer

@kaayb3243

4 жыл бұрын

Jake B required? No lol

@JKHGAMING

4 жыл бұрын

@@jakeb3055 I agree but I don't think it would work out realistically

3 months already fell like forever at San Diego..I cant imagine a year. Semper fi brother

@donutglazer6464

4 жыл бұрын

@Mr Choo how did it go? Im practically holocaust skinny, maybe add 10 or 15 pounds, is there really ever a point they will kick you out for just being weak?

@for865

4 жыл бұрын

Jack Daniels If you cant pass the basic requirements.

@nevin5190

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah jack Daniels I’d definitely try to bulk up some. I went in at 180 and came out at 160 maybe less..it’s hard to eat at first cuz they fuck with you the whole time..and even later when you can eat it’s always go go go and stress so expect to lose some. Although I knew ppl that gained weight so who knows

@Fullsendfilosophy

4 жыл бұрын

@@nevin5190 I was a wrestler in high school so I was used to eating almost nothing to cut weight because I'm not a weakass and I put on 20 in boot. What a cake walk

@nevin5190

4 жыл бұрын

Full Send Filosophy yeah I mean it wasn’t hard that’s for sure..I played football and basketball and grew up working hard so I knew what to expect to an extent. It’s funny cuz everyone wants to know about boot camp before they go in when they should be focused on what the fleet is like. Where you’ll spend a minimum of 3 yrs 9 months of your time in. That’s what it’s really about as far as knowing if you’ll like it or not. I did my four years and got out October of 2015. Enjoyed my time and the ppl I met but not enough to spend another 4 doing it. I will say it’s a good route for ppl if they don’t know what they want or have the means to pursue it. Just know it’s gonna suck most of the time haha

This is a true marine, you can tell his determination and pride. No matter the issues like his medical injury. He still made it through!

Spend a whole year saying, “this recruit”....goes on date. “This recruit likes you”.......lol Semper fi brother. Mentally you are stronger than most marines.

@taoliu3949

4 жыл бұрын

@@emp5352 He's talking about the Recruit in the video. He was a recruit on the island for a whole year.

Another heroic story out of the united states military. Semper Fi

Congratulations Marine!!! I am a father of a Marine and watching that made me feel the same pride for you that I feel for my son. Wear the EGA with honor, you earned it and nobody can ever take that away from you. Semper Fi

Mustapha is the true warrior and dedication to the Marine Corps overcoming obstacles injury and a war zone to become a Marine very impressive motivational story Semper fi carry on Mustapha

I had the privilege to have mustapha to guide me and he changed my life at boot. He’s a outstanding individual!! Rah marine , you did it

Some will never understand...the stuff we had to go through to become a citizen and served this nation. PROUD OF ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN IN ALL BRACHES OF SERVICE!

We are counting on you more than ever🙏❤

Absolute motivator, this is the type of dude to wear his uniform all day even tho he’s been cut for Libo like 3 hours ago

Was a pleasure spending a couple months with this Marine, really cool guy had a pretty good talk with him telling me his story coming to find out we both lived in Pennsylvania

Mustapha What an absolute unit

CONGRATULATIONS MUSTAPHA! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

From a retired Marine who was a platoon commander in Vietnam 1969 and served 2 more years in combat supporting counter insurgency operations in a foreign country.... Semper Fi Marine. I guarantee you are not the same person who showed up at boot camp on the first day. The Marine Corps changes you forever. Never quit.

Oorah Semper Fedelis brother That’s a committed jarhead , can’t wait to meet him .

I met him while in formation after becoming marines. I was Fox Company and The STC Building was next to ours. He congratulated us on becoming marines and told us that he was gonna make it the week after us. And he did! I was Fox Company Honor PLT 2056 Graduated on August 16th 2019.

@kyanmccarty2082

4 жыл бұрын

Aye wassup Lopez 2056 was an amazing platoon

@Josefl3125

4 жыл бұрын

Fuck yea Fox company PLT 2038. Who was your senior drill instructor?

@anthonyclark1149

4 жыл бұрын

Ha, I found you McCarty

@anthonyclark1149

4 жыл бұрын

Sucks you couldn't finish up with Bravo brother

I was in STC for about 4 days and I’ve met recruits who’ve been there for months. Being there is like an actual limbo. You have no training company to train with therefore you get ZERO training days and it prolongs your stay at Bootcamp. The fact that he stuck it out this long for A YEAR, man, he has my respect. 100%. Welcome to the gun club Lcpl. And I hope to meet you in the Fleet and shake that damn hand of yours someday. Congrats brother 🤙🏽

Welcome to the family! Semper Fidelis

Damn he made it through. Congratulations bro✊ alpha 1086

@pauljose268

4 жыл бұрын

I was in 1085

Truly amazing. Inspires me to keep going. Was dropped at OCS for a dislocated shoulder. Sent home but will recover and try again

@rubeno_2463

4 жыл бұрын

God damn me to got dq after i graduated air force bmt due to shoulder dislocatioj

@emmanuelnocum6048

4 жыл бұрын

Rubeno_24 are you going to be able to go back? I hear shoulder dislocation waivers are hard to get so I’m concerned about that but trying to stay positive

@rubeno_2463

4 жыл бұрын

@@emmanuelnocum6048 i need surgery but im currently in school i might go back if they let me only as an officer tho

@emmanuelnocum6048

4 жыл бұрын

Rubeno_24 Damn all the best. I’m getting my arthrogram soon. I find out if I need surgery when I follow up on Thirsday

@bloodndestroy

4 жыл бұрын

If I may ask, how did you guys dislocate your shoulders? I am in the process of applying to be an aviator with the army right now and having that happening on the obstacle courses is one of my biggest fears

Mustapha, THANK YOU! The United States and the Marines are blessed to have courageous, committed young men like you. I wish you the very best!

Thank you for your great commitment to our country

YUUUUUT! That's what I'm talking about! Chesty is smiling!

Boot camp in June-August 1969. From an old, but still very proud Marine, thanks for standing on the Yellow Footprints for your adopted country.

Amazing!! Never give up! God bless this young man!!

I met this guy on the island.... ugh really motivating 🙏🏾❤️

I’m over here bitching about 3 Months buddy spent a whole year much respect ✊🏽✊🏽 Semper Fidelis

That’s MUSTAPHA!! He was in PEB and kinda over looked the RSP when I was in it. So proud he went back and so happy they let him go back. From what I heard it was low chance they would let him. He was a great leader and took great care even when it was just over the RSP.

Semper Fi bro,Determination & drive that got you your EGA its earned never given & No one can take it from you enjoy your time in cause it will go so fast

Wow. May God bless this young man.

The few the the proud! This Marine shed a tear for you! GOD DAM I GOT THE CHILLS. Semper Fidelis SGT USMC out!

Good job Mustafa I remember you and you deserve that title

Congratulations, Marine! Admiration and respect, thank you for your service!

Semper Fidelis brother!

That marine is tough as nails.

Congratulations Marine.

2:52 "Without God, Without United States, Without my dad" wish every man could think like this.

OUTSTANDING Marine! Semper-Fi Brother!

SFMF - keep up the good fight brother

Oorah Marine, way to go never give up!!! 🤟🤟🇺🇸🇺🇸

Born in another country but loves America so much hes willing to serve and fight for this country. Semper fi.

Humbling. Much respect to you and your brother and sister Marines, Pvt. Mustapha.

United States Marine Corps..God Bless You all For Your Service..🇺🇸🌎🌏🌍🇺🇸🌹

Really motivational

Earned those globe and anchors for damn sure many times over.

Truly inspiring! I wish Mr. Mustapha all the best!

Thank you for serving our country Mustapha

For some reason, seeing people who aren’t from here join our military hits quite a bit different. They come here and love us enough to fight for and alongside us. Semper Fi, Marine. Tremendously inspired and motivating, a story to remember when I’m at the island next spring.

Im one of the individuals who just got through MCT with Mustapha, he's a dedicated individual who gets the job done and tries to keep a smile on his face. Proud to be his brother.

Great story! People like him keep me motivated every single day... God bless him and all the other marines!

Very great Marines, your service and sacrifice is heroic..you’re the one ..God Bless you all

Hell yeah nothing more inspiring than pure grit and dedication

A very inspiring story, Once a Marine, Always a Marine.

That’s awesome.

this man truly has the heart of a marine and the spirit of a warrior god bless you sir semper fi and godbless every soldier

Good on you young man. I would be proud to know you because without a doubt, your heart is strong

Outstanding, as Marines we adapt and overcome. Semper Fi...you kept the faith. Congratulations from this old SGT, and best wishes for continued success in the Fleet.

Now that's some committment and endurance. I salute you, brother.

We tend to forget how lucky most of us are

Hats off to you, Marine.

Ooorahhh Marine-thank you for your service!! And your commitment..

I knew Jess before he entered the Marines. We would joke about our names, but I can honestly say I've never been prouder of a fellow Jess in all my life. It's an honor to see how far he's come.

My son graduated from PI in January 2017 after being dropped from his company due to pneumonia. He was there an extra 30 days. I know once he made it and was official a Marine and not “this recruit” any longer he truly felt his dreams can come true with commitment and patience. Hats off and much love to someone who can keep going for 12 months and keep their eye on their goal!!

I was a in plt 1022 and gysgt pettus told us about you and your struggles super motivating and I'm glad to see he got to finish training with you gysgt and thank you for making me a marine

As an onlooker, it seems like Marine Corps boot camp instills a lot of pride in recruits. In my day (mid-1960's), Parris Island instilled more fear than anything else.

My dude, that’s a beautiful story! Hammer harder!

Outstanding!

Semper Fi brother. Welcome to the family

Semper Fi, Devil Dog! Glad you were able to make it through. -Sgt Alvarez 29 Palms, CA

Thank you for your service God speed Marine #prouddadofaMarine

A man worthy of the title USMC and exemplary of the person we want coming to this country.

Great respect and good luck 🕊️

Amazing story

Much Respect bro... As a former Jamaican Marine, I'm so proud of you... Wishing you the very... welcome to the brotherhood... SEMPER FI....🤝👍🤝👏

I from France but my dream is to join the marines and to become American

@ramonawilliams5082

4 жыл бұрын

Hey dude awesome become a spec ops marine bigger pay mor action MARINE RAIDERS I think there called

@doctordrommos6432

4 жыл бұрын

Keep driving to that goal, dude. Best of luck

@DesertStateNevada

4 жыл бұрын

I live in Hungary. Ive been "trying" to move to the US for like 5 years now, at this point it seems impossible. If you dont have any kind of connection to the US like a close relative whos a green card holder, employer, fiancee, or youre a refugee, if youre none of the above you cant even get the chance to become an immigrant. Oh wait, theres also the green card lottery which gives you a 0.3% chance of winning each year. In head and heart I am American, I even have a 2 Bill Of Rights posters on my wall, but Im almost 28 now and even if the immigration process was to start right now due to some miracle, by the time I get a green card and actually enlist I'd be too old to join. Ive spoken to alot of Americans both online and in person, Im not saying the US isnt letting in enough immigrants, but alot of Americans sure as hell forgot what kind of people built up the US, people like us. I mean what more can you offer than your own life, putting your ass on the line and still I have no option to immigrate.

@DesertStateNevada

4 жыл бұрын

@Dave Klonpenberg Wrong and wrong. I love it when people tell me to "fix my country". My country is the way it is, theres no fixing it, theres no pushing it in any direction. No matter what I do, no matter how hard or how long I bang my head against the wall, my country will never ever be like the US, no country in the world will. I could spend my entire life trying to change something here and it would be pointless. I'd be throwing my life away for nothing. So no, I will not be wasting my life, instead Im pushing for the goal of moving to the one country in the world which has the US constitution, where individual freedom and rights are paramount, where the population already has the mentality which I wanna live in, where if I wanna buy a proper car or house I dont have to be shitting money out my ass like here in Europe. Saying the US was built on trade and slaves is like saying Europe was built on medieval times torture and countless wars. Its just ignorant. And why exactly is freedomforce18 a coward? lol? Im pretty sure he sees his country the same way I see mine, that it will never be like the US.

@God_Bless_America

4 жыл бұрын

Justin Newton thanks

Went through a similar situation. Spent months at MCRD because of multiple fractures in both tibias. But in the end they sent me home when I wanted to keep pushing. Glad ye made. Semper Fi!

Proud of you brother.

This is what the Marine Corps is about Semper FI

Even after 30 years, the Marine Corps still teaches me something. Oorah!

What a truly motivating story, makes me proud to be able to now call him, brother. I hope he goes far and has a very successful career in the Corps for however long he chooses to stay in. Personally, I hope to eventually hear that he is chosen to be the Sgt. Major of the Marine Corps.

Outstanding Marine!!!!

He NEVER GAVE UP, he just needed some time to become one of the FEW AND PROUDS❗️that’s something not everyone in the marines is capable of accomplishing💪

Excellent decision Corporal Mustapha you are privilege incorporate in Marines Corps. You proud must be absolutely conviction in you brotherhood for ever as Corporal. Sempre Fidelis ❤💪

It’s crazy that I know this guy he is the real deal when it comes to honor

Fantastic! 👍

Damn... He became a Marine a week before I did... And I went to boot camp in Parris Island on June 17th, 2019, that's crazy. Honor, courage and commitment go a long way with this Marine.

Going to boot camp next month. Great video

I was there when his incident in boot camp happened. Even saw him on occasion back in STC. He really does deserve the title after all that.

OUT FREAKING STANDING, SEMPER FI

Devil Dog. Semper Fi. 🇺🇸

You definitely had something to fight for Marine! Welcome to the Corps. GySgt Pettus, congratulations on the promotion. Hopefully I get a chance to see you again when I make it back to PI as a drill instructor #AlphaCoMade #1052

I went to PI way back in '01, and we had a recruit come and talk to us that had broken his ankle during recruit training... I can't remember during which phase this had happened to him, but if I recall correctly, they kept him there until he was all healed and eventually he finished boot camp, but had been at PI for about a year...

All I've ever wanted to do is be a U.S Marine. Everything i'm doing in life is to try and earn the right to move to the U.S so I can achieve my dream. There's still a few years left before I'm 'too old' but I won't give up. God bless the U.S and well done to Jessie Mustapha for his dedication and commitment. All the best!