Unscripted - as it should be. Thank You. -Captain, USMC

Marines are : Never left behind Never left alone Never forgotten We are here for you our brother, because we are always faithful to the cause. That is who we are, that's our strength, it is unbreakable. please get help. Semper Fidelis !

It's awesome the Marines are using KZfaq as a platform.

Wow. Powerful. Leaving the shot on him taking out the mic really showed his frustration, sincerity, and care about Marines taking their own lives.

General Neller, I want to personally commend you for your 44 years of service. I served with you in '81 at Aco 1/1. Semper Fi !

Rank, age, nationality, doesnt matter. I dealt with two attempted suicides in the Marines as an NCO and its not pretty. Even after Marines leave active duty they continue struggling. Unfortunately, it will take more lives lost to fix this problem. -high divorce rates -cheating spouses -hazing -ptsd -long hours, weekends, holidays, deployments, duty -barracks life is terrible -food is terrible I know some will say “well you signed up for this” ,but do you really want to draft people who don’t want to be there at all? Every time someone says “suck it up” when a Marine really needs some help they are turning their back on a brother/sister.

Thank you Sir, for genuinely showing us you care. We can see it, all the way down here.

You can tell he genuinely meant every word of that. Thank you sir.

My son is a Marine. I find myself constantly praying. I am not religious but now I am and will continue to be. God bless them.

Powerful message from a powerful man. To all the Sailors and Marines out there who needed to hear this, you aren't alone.

Veterans deserve more than a medal R.I.P. Alejos Badillo army 173 airborne brigade Vietnam never forgetten

Thank You CMC, I am third generation MARINE CORPS. My Father was 1st MARINE Division WWII, and personally knew our Demi-gods In his words, and the way he was taught. "Marines take care of Marines, we look out for each other. Because we must be able to depend upon each other. Or we would be Soldiers. Race, Creed, Color means nothing, MARINE means everything." Remove, name tapes. Gives us back the only name that should have meaning, MARINE ! It is a small thing, Big things are made up of little things. MARINE is our name, CORPS is our FAMILY. SEMPER FI !!!!

"Let us help" Seeks help "Your getting medical seperated"

This Canadian is grateful to the USMC for all they do, you boys are the best! Thank you all for your service!

Real motivation for the young people. I have a deep love and respect for them. Thanks for your service. May God bless the US Marine Crops.

Leaving for Parris Island in 11 days! Can’t wait to be a part of the few the proud🇺🇸

So blessed to have leadership that helped me help myself before I lost everything. Messages from the top really do mean a lot.

Thank you for the service👍🏻💪🏻❤️🇺🇸US Marine!!

Kinda hard to join the marines at the recruiting center when you have a former marine begging next to it.

I'm so thankful that I got open and spoke up...The VA has issues but they're helping me win this fight against depression. To my brothers and sisters who think the only way out is suicide, please speak up. It's not a sign of weakness but a sign of trust. Semper Fi USMC 86-94

Thank you and God bless America and all that have served appreciate it more than you'll ever know

You can hear how much it hurts in his voice, I wish more people cared this much about our Camo Family...

Am I the only one who looks at that man and sees the scars and other marks on his face and realizes this isn't some politician in a uniform, this is a warrior who has earned his position. Semper Fi and God bless you.

Thank you sir for reaching out to the men and women entrusted to you. Be well and be blessed.

I'm a Marine Mom.Thank you General Neller For You warm words and understanding.So proud of you Guys Strong Fighting Patriots. Real Warriors USMC God Bless you General and God Bless our Marines Corps....Reach out There's Hope 🕊️🕊️🕊️ In Jesus Christ Name🌹

Stay faithful to each other Marines! We never give up on each other, so don't give up on your fellow Marines. Semper Fi Devil Dogs RIP GySgt Kaufer

My Dad was a Marine. Still living, he's 80. I care. Thank you for your service. Thank you for protecting my freedom, my family's freedom. Our country's freedom. You're all fine Men. Upstanding. Outstanding.

You and your service are not and will not be forgotten. May God bless and help all that are in need of his mercy and grace. Thank you for keeping the U.S. free and safe!

God bless all of our service men and woman. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

The most powerful commandant speech I have ever heard. Rah Sir we felt you there.

Thank you all for your service & may God Bless you

I appreciate the message all the more because of the truth at the end. For anyone struggling, there are people out here who care. Stay strong!!!

I love this so much!!! Thanks to all of you marines for your service. We gotta do better.

Marines do care care of their own. A few years ago I was on vacation with my family. We stopped at a rest stop for a short while and I was checking the oil and washer fluid in our vehicle. I noticed a truck pull up in front of me and the guy driving was staring at me. He walked up to me an asked if I needed some help. I said no sir just checking the oil. He asked me when I was in. I was puzzled then looked at the back window on his truck and saw a USMC decal. Then I realized I had a MARINES shirt on that my father, a Marine, had given me. Semper Fi Marines.

Thank you Marines for your service... and I'm sorry for those of you suffering. Let us be here for you. You served our nation honorably-- now let us help you. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Thank you for all that you do to keep us and our country safe. May God bless and keep you safe.

I was a Grunt, But Thankful for You All Marines. I Sincerely love Are Brothers and Sisters Serving. 🇺🇸❤💪😊

General Neller was my series commander in boot camp 1978...

This is one of the most powerful messages I've seen very direct and to the point like it needs to be. You can see his concern you can feel it. Semper Fi

Thank You, Sir! And Thank You for Your Service ALL Service Men & Women! From the Great State of Oklahoma, USA!

To all the brothers in arms surround yourself with ur family stay busy if u have kids play with them dont isolate yourself GOD BLESS YOU ALL STAY STRONG

That was deep. We have all been in the shit well most of us. We have all been in fighting holes together and sometimes you have to jump in and help a brother out. No different than holding the line against all odds we where there for each than and we should be there for each other now.

Im glad he did this very sincere and non scripted we need to take care of eachother and watch eachothers back semper fi brothers and L/C sir

My son is a newly minted Marine and I could not be prouder. We love you guys and always remember that you have a second family that cares for you like brothers now. You are never alone. Semper Fi.

i wish it had been like this 50 years ago for us Vietnam era Marines and veterans. It felt like no one gave a shit.

Thank you Sir. Please see a chiropractor.

Thank you for your service and every men and women that has

Thank you sir for your time and message. Sometimes short is better, but the message got through to those who listen regardless of what situation they’re in. I’m a career Army vet now retired about your age sir. In my eyes and heart all men and women who raised their right hand a took their oath of enlistment deserve all the gratitude, attention and care in every way. Without delay, without excuses. Excuses only satisfy those who make them. I pray that every service member will please reach out to your buddies, family and friends. Those of you who start to pick up on or observe behavior that is out of character, seek help from your chain of command, chaplains. Say something before it’s to late. God bless all of you and your families !!

Ain't no shame in the get help game. Best my life has been...ever...was after getting help. Life has balanced out and waves, the ups and downs of life,no longer feel like tsunamis any more. I credit the Marine Corps for giving me the resiliency and lifelong Brotherhood to endure the thought times. My Drill Instructors and fellow Marines still reach out and give me "corrective actions" in life, as needed, 17 years later. Semper Fi

People only care when they have to, or when it's convenient. Especially with the way things are today.

Our son signed up for 4yrs active n 4yrs reserves and is in his 2nd week bootcamp at MCRD SAN DIEGO .. Very very proud of him and every person in all areas of the military.. Very heartfelt message this was sir.. I have saved this for my son to see once he becomes a MARINE..

5-18-2019 Armed Forces day. Gen. R.B. Neller layin down the law and the love! Nothing I can say could ever come close, but, I thank you all for my "FREEDOM"!

Thank you talk to our MARINES help our Greatest

It's all well and good for the top brass to pontificate about how "caring" they are when a Marine (or sailor or soldier or airman) is having a problem. But EVERY military member (and every veteran) knows full well that having an emotional, marital, or substance abuse problem that comes to the awareness of a supervisor in the chain of command is going to be the death knell for a career.

Thank you sir!!! My dad was a Marine for 23 years. My husband and I were active duty Army. My heart breaks for our military members who have suffered emotional trauma. I am so glad that you are speaking about this matter on you tube!!

We all need each other. Thank you, Sir.

It isn't necessarily the Marine Corps itself that doesn't care about these types of things like depression. It's the units and those within the leadership of the units. Generals care. Colonels care. Does 2ndLT care? Does Staff Sergeant care? Hell, does your Corporal care? Do they try to understand what is going on or do they shove a Page 11 down your neck because "you are failing to perform" or whatever reason they can think of? Do they sit you down, take off the chevrons and say "What's on your mind" or will they chew your ass obnoxiously in front of everyone because you aren't putting in full energy when you were a week ago or two days ago? When I was in, this was a big part that I saw with a lot of different people in a lot of different units. I understand that we need strong bodied warriors with strong minds but you can't fight a battle outside when you have your own battles you are trying to win and it doesn't help when you are mentally exhausted and your NCO is chewing your ass because "you are a fucking piece of shit Marine that can't do anything right" when you were a model Marine last month.

Sir, one more thing we need to come up with a way to let the ones that got back in. That is some of the problem out here we are alone.

Hope all is well for you as well, General. Much respect, Sir.

Thank you sir, for reaching out to marines who are struggling.

Wish it was that easy.

That's a Salty Dog right there. Semper Fi my brothers.

Thank you for that message to our Marines, General Neller. My son and grandson are Marines, so yeah ... I'm one of those obnoxiously proud Marine Moms and Grandmother. I'm proud of every Marine and proud of everyone in our county's military. This includes our veterans. Those who know me are fully aware and others have learned to tread cautiously around me at times.

Thanks all of you Marines,I have a long time Childhood Friend he went in outta High School and still in.It takes a special Breed of people to what you do.Thank you on behalf of me and my 2 Sons

10 years ago, I left the Corps. Crippled, suicidal, and addicted to prescription meds. My chain of command watched, and encouraged my downward spiral. So long as I did my job. I couldnt help myself, and I couldnt trust my chain of command. I love the Marines, the enlisted men and women, I worked with, were the best. Hands down. Put simply, they do not deserve the substandard leadership they've been given. Its going to take so much more than some speeches and papers to staunch to suicides.

The best mental health I got from the Marine Corps was my DD-214. You cant help marines when you not just ignore but fuel the problems that are fundamentally broken in the Marine Corps to begin with.

God Bless You All Marines and Army soldiers, God Bless Humanity

We brothers and sisters are here for you. WE HAVE YOUR BACK! We all grieve for fellow Marines, even when we never met them. Most of us have seen it. WE HAVE YOUR BACK!

Neller has done a lot of good for the Corps. Sad to hear he's leaving :(

Always the complex not wanting to look weak, I struggle with that.....

We love y’all I respect the services you men and women bring to the daily American live im truly thankful for all the work and effort you guys put in to keeping the homeland safe and i hope that one day i get to repay the favor

Thank you, Sir. Thank you for caring for us. It’s clear to see you hear about some of the real struggles Marines face in today’s Corps. The Corps is better because of you and leaders like you. - Lance Corporal

Thank you for the message I know a lot of Marines that are sad. You motivate me to listen to them and support them. Semper Fi!

Going to senseless wars is tough

that is a good man right there. Respect from a former Canadian Soldier, thank you all for your service

thank you sir,I,always thought of the marine corps as family,it was proven to me many years ago,as a young corporal down at lejeune,a true brotherhood,SEMPER FI,to all my brothers and sisters

Reality is.... there’s a few marines I trust, and unfortunately none of them are the leadership. It’s driven by institutionalized rules where ncos seem to care more about their fitrep more than their own Marines. All they see is that E-3 and below on your collar and assume that you’re just a piece of shit but little do they know is that we’ve been for years too and have things to offer to the table if they give us a chance to show it to them. Depending on the time you’re in determined when and how fast you promote and because we didnt promote as fast as them ,thus “we must be not as good as them”.They call us sensitive when we won’t take the hazing and when that happens they are the ones getting butthurt. They are more concerned about their ego than the welfare of their marines. It seems as if they only ask if we need help when the command instructs them to, but by that time we’ve already lost trust in them because of the uncomfortable work environment that was created by them. We could be in a shit ass environment with each other but if we have trust in our leadership, then that is exactly what I signed up for. It takes a tougher individual to stand up to leadership like that because we’re taught to respect and fear our NCOs most of the times. This results in the junior enlisted and some NCOs who get the shit end of the stick to rely on each other to “survive”, which is sad tbh. It should be the leadership that suffer along with us. Not use us to make their lives easier.

Indeed...A fine leader and example to All Marines. Thank You.

Man i loved this Commandant, he was one of the good ones

Seeing you like that sir just hits me and this message hit me hard. Thank you sir

To all the Men and Women. Thank you for your service no matter what, be proud of you self. Most veterans I met and military videos has motivated me to go for the Army. I’m only years away from joining.

A PSA won't bring back those we lost, I wish the higher-ups would realize that and make a conscious effort into ensuring the welfare of the Marines is being properly conducted.

The USMC, just kicks all ass, disciplined beyond measure, and I had the opportunity to talk to, play golf, and work with one of the finest USMC Colonels, ever. Honored to have known Colonel Ed Snelling from Roswell Ga.

Semper Fidelis Marines... we will always be faithful to one another, for we NEVER leave anyone behind. Much Love and respect to all my brothers and sisters.

WTF this man reminds me of the top sergeant that ran our company office in Nam . I would never guess this man would be the Commandant of the Corp . He looks like he may well have PTSD himself and I don't mean that to be disrespectful . I've heard that the suicide's are way up . If anyone is thinking of going into the military ask what the reason is for the particular assignments . And don't settle for short answers that leave no room for a conversation . Marines were and are assigned to ships which I've heard is no piece of cake being around alot of sailors . Also they can be deployed to Afghanistan , Iraq , parts of Africa and all for no particularly good reason . If we were attacked I would sign up in a heart beat . I won't fight for a corporation . And that's why too many Marines are taking their live's imo because they can't live with the decisions they made . Remember you are their's once your in , they own you and saying no becomes very difficult !

My son was hospitalized several times in a month. No help.

My brother is a Marine, I miss you brother. All of you are amazing, I dont know all of you and I'm only related to one Marnie by blood, but all marines are my brothers and sisters.

Thank you to all of you!

Until your out.. then no one cares.

i leave in 20 days, ready to take my place 😃

Bravo! Awesome and powerful message! Thank you for offering help to our Heros!

Thank you all members of the military for your service to this great republic and for my cherished freedom. God bless you all.

Semper Fi! Do or Die!

SEMPER FI‼️🍻

Hoooyah SIR! Leading the way in leadership. Hope the other branches ADM and GEN take heed. The Marines always care for the people, even those attached to them as I was. Impressed.

I'm a Marine infantryman that happens to be a psychiatric nurse now. It's a crying shame what we live with. Semper Fi Brothers.

What the corps or I’m sure any branch won’t tell you is that when you do seek help you’re forced out ASAP because you are now not considered mission ready. It’s much easier and cheaper to send a marine home than give them the help they need.

Rah sir

ALWAYS remember they are our children, our parents, our people doing what needs to be done no matter the cost, OURS.

Thank you sir, as a Jr marine I wish I could’ve joined sooner to be in your command longer.