Not to be an A hole but most don't serve to be called a hero but rather because it was the right thing to do for us. The oath we swore to has no exploration date . We were raised to believe in the freedom and way of life the constitution stands for. Unfortunately some people " wrap themselves in the flag " of this great nation and preach how much freedom we have as long as you agree with them , if you don't they call you a traitor . The freedom the constitution speaks of is not just for the rich or people that can pay for it . It is for every Person , regardless of where they are from. Americans have fought to free the oppressed around the world. As we will continue to do as long as Americans are free and believe in the rights of human beings. Trying to not be long winded but 1 last point. Our oath is to protect and defend the constitution and what it stands for, not the government or people in the government.

@ndb_1982

2 жыл бұрын

If you are going to condemn something, check your spelling. Expiration date is what you were attempting to say...

@amyproudfoot6611

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service ! You're absolutely right , it's all about the constitution !

@denisdegamon8224

2 жыл бұрын

@@ndb_1982 Knock it off grammar nazi, you know what he was trying to convey. It was just a simple typo, get over yourself.

A Veteran is a person who will take pride in being a Veteran without the need to tell you they are a Veteran.

Oh my. I was 17 when I enlisted in the United States Air Force. Unbelievable way of growing up. Unbelievable way of life. Always for my country and my Lord.

@larrybishop9704

2 жыл бұрын

I entered the Air Force at 19 and spent 3 years stationed at Hickam

@lauren5668

2 жыл бұрын

@@larrybishop9704 Nice. Hawaii. I was fortunate enough to spend a great deal with time in Europe.

@larrybishop9704

2 жыл бұрын

My oldest grandson just got home he was stationed at Andersen on Guam

@lauren5668

2 жыл бұрын

@@larrybishop9704 My granddaughter joined the Air Force several years ago and is finishing up medical school then active duty. So proud of her as I know you are of your grandson.

@Deidre_H

Жыл бұрын

I did the same at 17

I am a grumpy Vietnam Veteran, I served, I sacrificed. I don’t regret it, I am not a hero, I am not a legend. My oath of enlistment has no expiration date. I have anger issues and a serious dislike for stupid people. I am proud to be a Vietnam Veteran, if this offends you, I don’t give a shit! 🎖💜♠️🪖🇺🇸 (U.S.Army)

@topgeardel

2 жыл бұрын

I like you. I'm a proud Vietnam/Draft resistor and I don't like stupid people either. And if my resistance to Vietnam offends you...I don't give a sh*t either.

@chuckjohnson2564

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome Home Brother , Never forget .

@christopher2399

2 жыл бұрын

@@topgeardel coward!

@denisdegamon8224

2 жыл бұрын

@@topgeardel yup a proud little coward of a man child. It is OK not to agree, that is your right, bought and paid for by others who served. We served, fought, bled and some died to give you that right...we did this for all Americans, so please don't dishonor others service.

@rosepetalslavender5505

2 жыл бұрын

HOOOAHH‼️❣️

I’m speechless. EVERY single thing he described is REAL. I know. I served in the U. S. ARMY INFANTRY 8 years. Not uncommon to meet a stranger anywhere and end it with a handshake and brother hug.

@joeroskey3764

2 жыл бұрын

Very true. A few years ago my girlfriend Andi went to a fund raiser for a war memorial in reading. I only need my girlfriend there. The fund raiser Lasted about 4 hrs. By the end of the night I was talking to people I never met before. We were sitting around talking and telling stories from our days in service. At the end of the night we were shaking hands and hugging each other. My girlfriend couldn't believe it.

@stevenporter6445

2 жыл бұрын

Amen sir

@stevenporter6445

2 жыл бұрын

@@joeroskey3764 give your lady a big hug for me a simple air force veteran

@dwm5150

2 жыл бұрын

HOOAH, thank you for your bravery, sacrifices, and your service.

@johncarlsen3467

2 жыл бұрын

Amen brother, thank you for your service! Eagle Strike

Very proud for our veterans . Wishing you all the best. Thank you for your sacrifice, your Patriotism and commitment. Thank you for your dedication and service, thank you for the freedom! 🇺🇸God bless you all 🇺🇸

@williammarkhart7047

2 жыл бұрын

Thant you . It was my honor to serve our country. VietNam 71/72

@07Convertable

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alfred. I would go back in a heartbeat if called. Desert Storm 90/91.

I needed to here this today as a reminder even when the cards are down with a losing hand my head is raise high with pride that I fought for this land.

Absolutely the best speech about veterans. Amen!

This man Summed up my twenty years in the Army in 4 minutes and 24 seconds job well done Sir. Thanks to all the warriors and their families that have put on the uniforms of their branch of service.🇺🇸

You can try to explain, you can try to understand. Only a veteran need say nothing at all because he wore the uniform, the boots and insignia. Brothers in arms always. Semper Fi.

@Genjokoan

2 жыл бұрын

She wore it too. A great many sisters in arms. Hooah

@critterallywithjohnernest.

2 жыл бұрын

@@Genjokoan hoo rah

@Stud_muffin

7 ай бұрын

Well said. I would not trade my 4 years in Marines for anything. Made me who I am today, still kicking at 73. Semper Fi!

We THE Veteran s, can't thank you American People for your concern about our Military Men and Women who served our Nation. Retire Navy Veteran ⚓

21 years of my life in service.

What is a veteran? Someone who had the balls to stand up and serve their country knowing full well that when the bugle sounds we would have to stand and fight. We signed a blank cheque, and swore an oath to die for freedom. Thankfully the Cold War never got hot, BUT!

@topgeardel

2 жыл бұрын

Being in the military has nothing to do with having "the balls to stand up and serve". You can be nothing more than a pawn and an asshole by being in the military. The military/industrial complex that Eisenhower warned us about is real, not a conspiracy. I'm a proud Vietnam/Draft resistor. Real Americans serve their country and that can mean not being chumps and pawns for it.

@rons9946

2 жыл бұрын

I saved a few lives during the Cold War from reforger to the fulda gap to operation able archer the last soldier that was was shot by the soviets was a army officer in the 1980's trust me it was hot enough not everybody came home from the FRG

@Volcano-Man

2 жыл бұрын

@@oldstyle-Danish-exmil.officer Greetings brother in arms. Thanks for standing watch with me.

@topgeardel

2 жыл бұрын

@@oldstyle-Danish-exmil.officer A Danish soldier? What the hell were you doing in foreign countries? A POW with PTSD? You sound like a Vietnam veteran.

Teamwork is what makes this dream work. The spectre of death smiles on every soul, only Marines smile back...

My great-great-great-great grandfather moved to the USA after serving in Napoleon's army. Since then, every generation of our family has served with the youngest being my nephew who is currently an 8th generation military member.

I clicked on this video wondering how describing a veteran takes four and a half minutes, and left with tears in my eyes. Thank you sir for your video! It is greatly appreciated.

I enlisted into the Oklahoma National Guard then US Army and back to Missouri National Guard for a total of 24 years in service. Three wartime deployments and privileged to have served.

P.s not saying that we should raise up , or anything like that. We are forever loyal to America and the Constitution of America.

@johncarlsen3467

2 жыл бұрын

You don’t have to say it brother. The Declaration of Independence says it for us! Thank you for your service. Eagle Strike

Wonderful words that are so true. I served in the Army for 20 years. I treasure them all. I have lost many brothers the past few years. And to this day I honor them all.

Semper Fi my brothers…so true!👍🏽🇺🇸

@stevenrega9109

2 жыл бұрын

Semper fry Brothers I was 17 years old when I enlisted praise God USMC.

@fredselbman3319

2 жыл бұрын

Semper Fi Brother 🇺🇸

United States Marine Corps, 0331 from 71-77! No regrets and I would without hesitation do it again! God bless America 🇺🇸 forever! SEMPER FIDELIS!

Thank you veterans 🙏❤you are the forerunner the hation. GOD HAS APPEARED FOR YOUR GLORY AND RIGHTEOUSNESS. AND IN THE NEW KINGDOM.YOU ARE THE ROCK THAT IS LIFTED HIGHT .YOU WILL BE SUNG AND PRAISED FOREVER FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. THE HOME OF WARRIONS.PEACE IS POSSIBLE. 🕊💌🙏Love one another, my brother under the sun.🌞

Thank you sir for your speech and service.

58, you need me, I'll come back home.

By the grace of GOD i was a peace time VETERAN. Love this. CPL. USMC 1983 - 1987.

Hi, I am greatly moved by anything that depicts our military people. However, the one thing that moves me to the very bottom of my soul is when I see all the head stones in a military cemetery. I will NEVER get accustomed to that.

@roberthall5879

5 ай бұрын

But there is no greater honor than to be there !

I enlisted in the U.S Navy at 17 and served until I was 24. Saw good times and bad times but I served the country and paid my dues with no regrets! Dl Neal BM2 USN 1969 - 1977 BLUE AND GOLD PROUD TO HAVE SERVED!

A veteran is someone who was and is willing to give up everything for our nation

It's hard to understand unless you have worn the uniform and done the job. Thanks to all now serving, those who have, and those who will in the future. FLY NAVY!!!

17 years as a Army Medic lifesaver caregiver proud veteran and proud son of a veteran

Most veterans never experience combat and never hear a shot fired in anger, yet, drafted or volunteer, they chose to serve their country no matter what. Whether they drove a truck or a bulldozer, operated a radio, worked in the galley or the engine room, repaired optics, inventoried aircraft parts, or manned a remote radar station...USA, USN, USMC, USAF, USCG...everyone who has worn the uniform honorably answered their country's call. A DD-214 and a NDSM was all they got, but they served where needed and they did their duty.

This should be shown in schools. Thank you from a Vietnam Vet.

Awesome, and yes i love my vet brothers n sisters and will forever have there backs to death. Thats how we roll.

This should have at least 35,000 likes as of today.

I was 17 years old when I joined the US Marines , what a way to grow up indeed, it was in the sixties, not the best of times ! Thankful that I got through it , met my wonderful Wife and raised our Family ,with two Sons themselves also veterans 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I'm a 8 year army vet icried my eyes out watching this video n my mom also n my friends only vets understand vets

Amazing speech brother

Thank you for your service

Well said, and well done, sir. Proudly served. 8 Dec 1981-10 Jul 1996. USAF Cold War & Desert Storm Era Veteran. It was my honor to serve, and yes, I would do it all over again if I could.

AS AN AIR FORCE VETERAN IN THE 1960'S I SALUTE THIS PARTRIOT

You're a veteran until you visit a VA's C&P examiner. Then their "thank you for your service" remarks become shallow.

Semper Fi period

🥲❤️‍🔥This made me even more proud to be an Army Combat Veteran. Salute to ALL of my brothers n sisters♥️🥾🪖HOOOAH‼️‼️s/o to 7/101 Airborne Aviation❣️

@johncarlsen3467

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your service brother from a fellow 101st proud vet! Eagle Strike 9/101st Avn. C 7/101st was chopped to us when we were in Task Force configuration.

@rosepetalslavender5505

2 жыл бұрын

@@johncarlsen3467 We fed u. N cleaned up the gruesome messes. I never knew there was a 9th bat. But🤷🏾‍♀️ oh yeah, I'm a woman who also worked as 74B chemical decontamination as well as drove a 60cal equipped lmtv thru convoys in the beginning of 2 wars. Ate up or not we saved n kicked ass. Don't b disrespectful. 👊🏾You're fuckin welcome.

@Genjokoan

2 жыл бұрын

Rock on, sister. Yes, you deserve good things to happen to you. Hooah right back at you.

THANK YOU so very much Words can't express how I feel

I am a Navy Veteran and this was awesome and totally true

Turned 17 years old in Boot Camp MCRD PI SC

@stevenrega9109

2 жыл бұрын

I was17also enlisted u.s.m.c.1957 now I'm 81 Praise God.

@JJM-qf8dz

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenrega9109 welcome home. I'm 68 years old Praise Be To God.

@key2seventhree349

2 жыл бұрын

@@JJM-qf8dz - Praise be to God. I’m 64. 1976-1979-USMC.

There have been a few veterans in my family . My Grandfather was in the British Royal Navy . My father was in The Irish Fusiliers. And my Uncle John was in the US Air force . I know what a veteran is. They are the special people .

I was checking out at Lowes with a vet's discout. The check-out girl thanked me for my service. I told her I didn't have much choice. The guy behind me laughed.

Thank you all for your service And your sacrifice. May God bless you all. My oldest brother served in the Marines in Vietnam. My brother next to me served in the Navy in Desert Storm And Desert Shield. Thank you for your service And your sacrifice. God bless you all.

WOW!! ON POINT

Thanks.

Excellent!

Thank you! What a summary that covers the bases. I'm the son of a WW2 Combat Infantryman, European theatre and I served 20 years In the Navy.

I joined the Marine Corps when I was 17..... I got into the Marines by walking into the wrong office... 4 years later was discharged . When I signed the papers I couldn't understand why the Sgt. had a Red strip down the legs of blue trousers..... Wait what did I do????? Sgt, you just joined the Marine Corps, Welcome aboard. BEST MISTACK OF MY LIFE. ALWAYS FAITHFUL SEMPER FI.

God bless them every one

I served In the Army almost 9 years I joined at 17 was mechanic, crewchief and flight engineer on CH47 Chinook helicopters my second crash ended my carrier. God bless America and all who served and serve now.

SEMPER FI ! 🇺🇸

Thank you all my brothers.

Thank you for being brave. For giving us a country of freedom. We honor you american soldiers and allied soldiers. May god bless you!

To all Vets Thank You For Your Service. He said it right. I cannot explain it nor will I try to explain what it means to be a Vet. If your not a Vet. Not my problem. To all Branches Thank You USAF 75-79 Best thing I ever did.

Well dang that was so good it made me want to reenlist.

Very good job from a Vet.

On behalf of CPT Jose Paul Loor and the DeLoor Family thank you for your service and this amazing speech.

I was 19 when I left for Marine Corps boot camp. Seems like a life time ago now. Stil....one of the best things I ever did.

God bless them every one.

Thank you! USMC Veteran OIF

Amen brother you said it all.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE UNITED STATE'S GOVERNMENT MARINE'S MILITARY AIR FORCES U.S.S THANK YOU VERY MUCH 🙏😇⚘📡🇺🇸🌎🌏🌍🇺🇸

I enlisted at 17 in the Army. Basic at Ft. Polk in June 1974.

Thank you, I can say nothing more.

some came home some didnt, u better learn that lefties

@raymonddonahue7282

2 жыл бұрын

and the lefties staying on the couch.

Truth😢

A veteran is someone who was cheated and still are. Especially if they are dealing with the VA.

@charlesholloman6366

2 жыл бұрын

Are be a valor stealer

The difference is none of us almost joined the Marine Corps. Semper Fi!

Makes me want to rejoin

Excellent. USAF veteran

Hoorah!

Where is the Seabee logo? We’re always forgotten.

The hell with armies of all descriptions.

The word, team, has no,. I.

If this video were show on TV during memorial or veterans day, today's community would change the channel to watch shows like "Transgender Island, The Pronoun Show, Abortion Rights Family Feud, Border Jumping Olympics, or the How to properly kneel during the Nation Anthem show." I think we're fighting the wrong enemy! FJB BLM and all who burn my flag. Semper Fi brothers and sisters.

@Genjokoan

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe chill a little there, brother. I do not know why you served, and visa versa. I am certain of few things in life. One of my certainties is that all of those people you are hating on there, they one and all are no different than all of the people you love and respect - people that you served for and I served for. They wake up under the same flag and just want to survive in these very hard times. If you cut them, do they not bleed the same, red blood? If they are different, it is their right to be so, just as it is your right to not like it. If it is not too much for an Army guy to ask, try to take a day off from not liking it, for whatever it nags you the most on that day. Peace is out there, Marine. No one is going to wrap it up all nice and pretty for you. If you want peace, you have to go and get it. I do not think my Marine brother ever found his peace. He suffered greatly from chemical exposures (Agent Orange) and was very bitter about that. He took that anger to his grave a few years ago. Don't be like my brother. Find some peace. If you cannot find some, make some.

I (state your full name) do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support and defend ... so help me God. May it be so.

Semper Fi

❤

True statements and facts but I'd also like to say The families of Veterans sacifice a great deal also, I didn't understand this until years after my brother and I were out of the Army how it affected our parents and loved ones, We were both in at the same time and it was just us two children no other siblings. My Aunt told me how our mother cried a lot when we left home I never knew she never showed that to us. Thank God we made it back home My brother was injured in the gulf war but we got back home. God bless all who serve an have served.

tks, that was good....ret sgt fish.

Alpha Battery 6th Battalion 14th Field Artillery First Armored Division Artillery. Nurumburg West Germany 87-89. Prior to the Fall of the Soviet Iron Curtain.

They should add this video to SFLTAP

10 Mar 71 - 3 Jun 74 3rd generation

Saturday morning 18 June 2022. -OIF veteran

My brother Steven Vasek Night Stalker Chinook pilot I met few years ago just chatting on Twitter

I served in active navy and army guard honorable discharges but don't get my.va health care card or.benefites faced some bullish people and others that i.could trust or get.a long with.😇👁️🎭

US NAVY VET-1976-80

I believe you sir,political crap is taking it away

Once a soldier, always a veteran, proudly serving worldwide, old soldiers Never die, they just Carry On till Called Home for the final Formation Call!!!! Your Name, rank, service number 🪖🪖🪖

If youse a vet don’t sweat

Wow, I'm shocked. Somebody actually pronounced the word "veteran" correctly. As a veteran, it annoys me a little that most people say "vetran".

We défends The United states of America to the last breath

Funny i should see this, i just spent, once again, several hours on the phone

@jameskennedy6982

2 жыл бұрын

With the VA trying to get my benefits, which were promised when i joinwd the USMC. was told i make >than $43k/year, so i can't recieve them. Funny, i don't recall being told that when i voluntarily joined the Corps. Guess it's the new amerika, rather give the $ to illegal criminal aliens than a vet!

A veteran like myself are fools