USMC Boot Camp 1967, MCRD San Diego Platoon # 2218, to MCAS El Toro’s closing in 17 Minutes.

Posted by Gold Coast Personal Trainer Shano on March 18th, 2010 | 25 comments

*PLEASE* IF YOUR IN THIS VIDEO, I VERY MUCH WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU. I don’t expect the younger generation to watch what I endured in Boot Camp. Why? Well, it is 17 minutes long. Who has time for history? But for those that do and for those who were there, this is for you. I’ve included pictures from my Boot Camp, like none you have seen, including me. Things were different back then. Vietnam war, no computers, and no cell phones. But us older folks did what we thought was right. I salute all military personnel past and present for doing all we can to keep our country safe. I am getting a bit worried however. Let’s try to get it together and be safe. Thanks so kindly for subscribing, voting, and supporting my nightflyyer Channel. Here is a link for the Marines www.marines.com And if you like Phantoms, check out this RF4B link at the Phantom II society. www.rf4bphantom.com …and here is a link for Disneyland. www.dpbolvw.net Enjoy them both. Best Regards, and Semper Fi Dave Herbert USMC msgt Ret AMA # 8221 LM/CD/Scientific

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On March 18, 2010 shavenpixelface247 says:

my father was a marine, he died in 97′ of lung cancer, he really enjoyed rc’s, I think he would have liked your videos!!! semper fidelis….
On March 18, 2010 standhd says:

1967….the year I was born and about a month after I came into this world my father went over to Nam…..My respects and highest regards to ALL veterens….past and pesent!
On March 18, 2010 midnitedan says:

Just wanted to say hello to an ex-Marine. I went through boot camp in 1963-64
and to Viet Nam in 65. I was always glad to see the air support.They saved our
butts more than once over there. I was in “Lima” co. 3rd Bn. 9th Reg.3rd Mar Div
I fly rc helicopters also.I always enjoy your videos and learn something also.
On March 18, 2010 timisw says:

Excellent Video! Joined in 1992. Graduated Boot Camp from San Diego. Avionics in Millington TN. First duty station was El Toro. I was there until it was closed down in 1996 and was then picked up for MECEP. I am still in today after 2 tours of Iraq, 1 of Afghanistan and just came back from NAVCENT in Bahrain. Watching your video was like being in a time warp and jumping back 25 years. I love the consistency (yet change) of our Corps! Semper Fi! Maj W
On March 18, 2010 MrECUELLAR says:

SEMPER FI DUDE I MADE THE TRIP IN 70′ MAYBE EVEN SLEPT IN THE SAME RACK .WE WERE 1ST BATT QUNSOT HUTS AND ALL. FROM TIME TO TIME I WIN BOOT CAMP YEARBOOKS ON EBAY AND HOW IS IT OUR GUYS ARE IN YOUR YEARBOOK? WHERE THE RIFLE INSTRUCTOR IS SHOWING CLASS OUTDOORS THAT US PACHECO IN THE FRONT ROW MAN THAT IS CREEPY. i’VE EMAILED SOME EXES AND THEY AGREE. WE HAVE ALL BEEN HERE BEFORE ! SO MUCH OLDER THEN BUT YOUNGER THAN THAT NOW. SAW DEEP PURPLE A T THE SAN DIEGO CIVIC CENTER OUTTA SIGHT !
On March 18, 2010 SoCalsandman780 says:

Also, just an FYI, I’ve been to Pendleton and San Diego making deliveries in my big truck. (I got to see the USS John C. Stennis while I was in SD! Man that thing was HUGE!) Many of those buildings in the pics were very familiar to me!
On March 18, 2010 SoCalsandman780 says:

Absolutely awesome! This video brought it all back for me as well. I saw MANY similarities from my own boot camp experiences in the Army. SSGT Monroe looked SHARP in the pics, I can see why you respected him. You guys all looked sharp too as time progressed. That happens with a well trained unit over time. Working together as a TEAM without even thinking about it. It just becomes instinctive to you naturally. Thanks for serving our country so proudly, Dave. Semper Fi! 5 stars.
On March 18, 2010 rchighflyer says:

awesome video thank you for the trip back in time it was great i hope todays young people enjoy your video i know i did. thank you for your service MSgt Herbert….
On March 18, 2010 basmith49 says:

Dave,
You truly are a fine American. Thank you for your service to our country. If only we had leaders in our government with the core values that you have. This is a great video! Thanks again.

Bob
On March 18, 2010 szilardandras says:

Thanks for sharing your memories with us and making this great vid. Starter rockets on a C130 how cool is that?
Your F4 and F16 models are/were awesome.
On March 18, 2010 SPAGHETTIMONSTER1 says:

Great vid, glad ya made it back Dave, and thanks for sharing with all us youtubers. very cool.
On March 18, 2010 44902144490214 says:

that was a great video dave. I went to navy boot camp in 1989 at san diego recruit traing center. seeing those building reminded me ao being at bootcamp. on the navy side the looked just the same. I enjoy your videos keep it up
thanks Matt
On March 19, 2010 ndayer says:

respect to you.but was you private pile or private joker. ha ha
On March 19, 2010 vanarken says:

25 years old, in scotland and enjoyed that!! i really envy you, i wish i joined the army!! too late now. the missus would kill me!!
On March 19, 2010 sharp357 says:

Thanks for the history. I enjoyed it even though I was an Army brat.

Thanks for your service.
On March 19, 2010 SEBratt says:

23 years old and loved it Dave. Fantastic video Sir. What incredible experiences you have had! The Phantom has always been my favorite jet followed closely by the A-10. Graceful and beautiful. My dad recently found some old 8mm videos of my grandfather when he was a firefighter at the MCAS Miramar. He was also an airplane mechanic during the end of WWII. Thanks so much for sharing your life with us.
Semper Fidelis MSgt Herbert!
On March 19, 2010 BDoggUSMC says:

OORAH! Love this video, Dave!

-Brian
San Diego MCRD Graduate Platoon # 2098
Jan – March 1994
On March 19, 2010 locouk says:

Respect.
Great car, the Jag E Type! I had the pleasure of being a passenger in one, an experiance I’ll not forget.
On March 19, 2010 shags2471 says:

G’day dave You are a truly insperational person to know even if its only on youtube cheers for the vid and best wishes
shane
On March 19, 2010 joehandsome99 says:

This was a very enjoyable video.
Thank you for sharing it.
5 Stars ~ Eric
On March 19, 2010 revmkell says:

’66′ Platoon #3005 K co.
On March 19, 2010 CrazyDogMaxMillion says:

cool
On March 19, 2010 ChunkyMilkProduction says:

How much do you run daily and now a days if you wear contacts do they give you those old style glasses? And i can say i watched the whole thing and im 16
On March 19, 2010 23mag23 says:

Fantastic vid, Dave. Thanks for you years of service. God bless you. I think it was El Toro that my Dad took me to see the Blue Angels fly. I know we went to Pt. Magu, too. Where did you get all that old footage from your service days? Awesome. Thanks again for sharing. Take care.
On March 19, 2010 taofledermaus says:

Fantastic video Dave. I watched it all and rewound parts of it.
- In THESE days, I KNOW what you did was right. Carry on!