USMC Recon Marines “Gold Wing” Ceremony
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25 Responses to “USMC Recon Marines “Gold Wing” Ceremony”
By automaticreply on Nov 14, 2009 | Reply
Nobody said it wasn’t stupid. It may be stupid to you but to these warriors it is an important “family tradition” that they gladly partake. If it was something easy you probably wouldn’t think it stupid but then they wouldn’t do it (something easy). It’s gotta be hard and for no logical reason in order to test and grow their faith in each other…..it’s not stupid to me.
By Longtrangdukich on Nov 17, 2009 | Reply
Looks like fun. Ooh-rah
By writeguy73 on Nov 20, 2009 | Reply
Every elite hardcore job has a hazing, it reinforces comradeship. Military, cops, paramedics, firefighters, all have a hazing. It’s called cloistering.
So,do something that takes some balls then tell me if you think this is stupid.
Yah fuckin’ dink.
By grbroussard on Nov 22, 2009 | Reply
OUTSTANDING my Recon brothers!!!
By MAXANDAD on Nov 25, 2009 | Reply
USMC ICT.. then 0311, once you get past that and a couple trips up mt mother fucker then see if your balls are that big. These guys have there SSN’s tatoo on there peck and its not for looks these are true machines.
to all the devil dogs SF…bo.1391.7th bat.
By fazudog on Nov 26, 2009 | Reply
If I recall correctly it was about 18. Got lucky that the DA Plt and R & S were on deployment. I happened to be assigned to the DRP when I got my Gold Wings.
By zzmax1 on Nov 28, 2009 | Reply
I,m sure every unit has there different traditions, since it took ten jumps to get gold wings we did ten. Then pinned your self ten. How many times did you get pinned? I’ve been to pinnings with 30+ gold wingers. did you also have the $110 each bar tab from the ons getting pinned?
By Buffa1oso1di3r on Nov 30, 2009 | Reply
Aww, they don’t do these anymore? I was actually starting to look forward to it
By fazudog on Dec 3, 2009 | Reply
Hey ZZmax1 i got pinned by everyone that was a gold winger not just ten devil dogs. I got mine in Okinawa when Force was at Hansen.
By KiriamLeech on Dec 3, 2009 | Reply
Can someone explain to me why this isn’t stupid?
By goatFUCKER666 on Dec 5, 2009 | Reply
never heard of that
By Crusader8427 on Dec 7, 2009 | Reply
Is this also done to the corpsman?
By hancockben on Dec 8, 2009 | Reply
was that at the E club in clemente? looks like it. I was on West pack then in 92 with BLT 1/1
By cowbucs on Dec 9, 2009 | Reply
Hey Jeff…ITR is now called SOI (School of Infantry).
03 backbone of the Corps!!!
By Jeffmapex on Dec 10, 2009 | Reply
jc85cap, I served in “THE CORPS” just after “NAM” . Focus on “BOOTCAMP” first. Get some insight on what “OUR” CORPS is all about. You’ll have to prove youself during ITR ( damn.. do they still call it that) That stands for Infantry Training Regiment. Then if you “STAND” out from the rest, then by “GOD” “GO FOR IT” Start RUNNING, follow up with WEIGHT training , Back in the “DAY” I ran MONDAY , WED, FRIDAYS , TUESDAY and THURSDAY weight training GOD BLESS, SEMPER FI
By zzmax1 on Dec 12, 2009 | Reply
this is 1st recon bn. and some 1st force guys. A gold wing ceremony only happens after you go to jump school, then do ten jumps with your unit. Thats when you get pinned. This happens to be at a bar in san clemente, I was there 2 months after this was taken to get my pinning. since you make ten jumps you pick ten people to pin you, then you pin your self ten times. only those who have went through this can pin another person. THIS IS TRADITION! recon is a 100% volunteer unit.
By rjrassets on Dec 13, 2009 | Reply
my marine corps had it for the wings, bubble and nco stripe, after getting out less than a year ago 21 and half years, i indirectly made sure tradition was kept, as it should be. for any hopeful or current F/R or anglico or aircrews keep up the tradition semper fi
By adamrecon on Dec 16, 2009 | Reply
it takes alot of actual training to get to that level. its not like we just go buy the wings once we get out of jump school and spend the next few weeks beating them into eachothers chest.
By fazudog on Dec 19, 2009 | Reply
Recon should come and visit while you are in Infantry school and they will ask “who wants to try out” if you are up for it raise your hand and then you will find out. Make sure you are a strong swimmer and runner for that matter. If you can do those two good the rest should be a cake walk.
By SNUTNUT on Dec 20, 2009 | Reply
The second time I picked up LCpl I was pinned, it worked didn’t lose rank again. Rite-of-passage, its meaning is longer lasting than the pain. Semper Fi.
By 444guitarman444 on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
wow …. some of those punches could stop the old ticker….. … tough and no fear…. what more can you ask for cannon fodder
By robtheheartboy on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
Your commander in Cheif is a Civilian A.K.A. The President. Since when is the president considered military
By JC85cap on Dec 25, 2009 | Reply
To Marines and Recon Marines of the present and past: I am enlisting in the USMC after high school and I have less than a year to prepare for whatever is ahead of me. So far I plan on being a grunt (0311) provided that I complete my training. But lately Recon has fascinated me and I’d really and I mean REALLY appreciate it if a Marine could tell me a thing or two about Recon. What kind of training you have to go through, etc. Basically how do you know that you are cut out for this?n e tips4boot?
By DuYiZhang on Dec 26, 2009 | Reply
blood-branding.
By otoniel06 on Dec 27, 2009 | Reply
that shit is fucking awesome , i got fucked up when i picked up corporal and sgt! welcomes you to the ranks oorahh !!! jarheads are fucking crazy i love him all . sgt molina USMC