American Airlines 'Military Pre-Boarding' Commercial: "Putting Them First"

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View more information about 'Putting Them First' at causemarketing.com/commercial... In 2010, American Airlines launched a pair of “support the troops” commercials. The ads began airing on Memorial Day weekend and were re-released to coincide with other holidays associated with military recognition, including the 4th of July, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving. During the same year, American Airlines became the ‘official airline of the USO,’ an organization which supports members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.
American Airlines describes the ads as “a public gesture of gratitude and a tribute to those in uniform, veterans and their families.” Titled ‘Putting Them First’ and ‘Thank You,’ the two TV commercials were filmed in a busy airline terminal and gate area at Dallas/Fort Worth airport.
In ‘Putting Them First,’ a young African American woman wearing a marine camouflage-style uniform is invited to pre-board. While moving to the front of the line, the young woman appears embarrassed by the preferential treatment until a senior citizen rises and formally salutes. The active marine and (implied) veteran acknowledge one another respectfully.
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@richardpcrowe 5 жыл бұрын

I was wearing my Combat Veteran Vietnam ball cap to a Vietnamese Tet Celebration in San Diego CA. A young man came over to me with his grandfather and said. "My grandfather is embarrassed because he cannot speak English very well but, he wants to thank you for fighting for his country!" Wow! That was emotional to me!

@MassimilianoChiani 5 жыл бұрын

'nuff said

@MrNhanBui 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for fighting for my country sir ! for those who have to leave and for those who have to stay

@nancyrodriguez4893 4 жыл бұрын

I THANK YOU TOO SIR FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.

@MyNameIsWes 4 жыл бұрын

Of all the things that never happened, this never happened the most. Nice fantasy story baby killer.

@realist7934 4 жыл бұрын

@@MyNameIsWes that's a pretty harsh thing to say dude. Not all men and woman that served were baby killers. Some lost their minds over there. If you have served in any combat ever you'd know it's hard to deal with. I'm not saying that the people who did bad things are good but there are men and women all over the world that are baby killers. How about giving a little respect for men and women that put their lives on the line and who had and are still dying for their country. And also don't presume to know what happens unless you were there. Go crawl into that warm bed or even a cardboard box of safety while brave men and women die to fight

@MaskHysteria Жыл бұрын

On my way home once from another routine business flight a soldier on standby ended up sitting next to me in the middle seat. His wife and infant were in the back row in middle seats of their own, obviously standby passengers. I offered to switch seats with her so they could sit together and gladly sandwiched myself in that back middle seat for the two hour ride home. One of my better moments.

@Lee-rq1ek 9 ай бұрын

Thank you from this old veteran.

3 ай бұрын

flying home from San Francisco to Newark in 1972, i had an aisle seat in coach and when a pretty young lady with her young child on her lap sat in the middle seat. as the window seat was already occupied, she asked the attendant if there wer two empty seats so her child didnt have to stay on her lap. when the attendant said no, i asked was there a single empty seat. the surprised smile i got from the young lady more than made up for me now being in a middle seat. and next to me was an elderly woman who seeing my uniform, asked where i was returning from. i told her Vietnam and she couldnt have been more respectful. and she was great company during the four hour flight.

@lastmanstanding2622 2 жыл бұрын

When I returned from Operation Enduring Freedom in 2006, I had a stopover in Washington DC for an "out-brief" before going to Ft Bliss, Texas to turn-in my gear. I had a large backpack and two very heavy duffel bags, loaded with my helmet, body armor, uniforms and other miscellaneous gear. It was a struggle for me to move all this in the long, narrow line I was in to check-in for my flight. I felt embarrassed because I was not moving in the line as fast as the others who were behind me wanted me to go. At the end of the line, a father and son, who had just finished their check-in, walked straight towards me and said "Thank you for your service". They then stayed with me all the way through the line, helping me with my bags, until I reached the ticketing agent. They both shook my hand and walked away. I was really moved by their thoughtfulness and assistance. Later, I couldn't help but think how the returning servicemen from the Viet Nam war never received such kind treatment -- they were spat on and called baby killers wherever they went. It was a terrible time for our country. To the father and son I met that day; gentlemen, it was MY honor to serve you.

@littlebearsullivan2312 2 жыл бұрын

That's Texas chivalry isn't dead or manners, got the ten commandments in every court house and complain about liberal Republicans lol

@soniasoares7768 2 жыл бұрын

I read stories like this and can not stop by being emotional. It is just the minimum we can do to those who served for us and protect us. Thank you !

@lastmanstanding2622 2 жыл бұрын

@@soniasoares7768 Thank you for your comment Sonia.

@overout429 2 жыл бұрын

We, in Texas, are still trying to change that reception. There are young military in whom I had little confidence until I saw how they greeted the WWII veterans we accompanied to Washington to view their monument. I met and spoke to a number of these new defenders and my feelings and opinion changed completely. Our country military wise, is in good hands.

@5222k 2 жыл бұрын

Now those same stank ass hippies who trashed our Vietnam service members are wealthy politicians infesting our country with their cancerous beliefs. But thank YOU for your service and Welcome Home!

@ajbond2364 2 жыл бұрын

Back in 2009, I was returning from deployment in the middle east for my two week of stateside leave. The flight I was scheduled to take off from Atlanta to the Twin Cities (an AA flight), it was delayed and then overbooked, in which case I was put on a standby list. This normally wouldn't matter, but I just endured a 36 hour flight delay in Germany because our contracted plane was "broken". So I was eager to finish the last leg of the trip after four straight days of traveling. One of the gate agents realized I was on the standby list and used the loudspeaker to ask if anyone would be willing to take a later flight to help those on the standby list. The row of people noticed that I was one of the individuals on the standby list, so all of them stepped forward (about 6 people) to give up their seats for me. I'll never forget that act of kindness. Someday I hope to do the same for another soldier arriving home.

@barbarakinard2769 Жыл бұрын

You already have..you gave yourself service for us..thanks.god bless ..

@michaelbraun4304 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service!

@phantomreaper2057 11 ай бұрын

They deserve great respect for their kindness

@armybeef68 6 ай бұрын

You were lucky, in 2005 when I came home for R&R I had my digital camera with me, all ready to go, I was going to take pictures of home as we came in to land, well, I ended up stuck in the aisle seat, I had to beg the flight attendant to find someone to switch seats with me, and this is coming from someone who wants zero recognition, but I knew this was going to be a once in a lifetime event so I asked, she had to beg people to switch seats with me, it took her 20 minutes to find someone willing, and it turned out that a mother and daughter had two seats with a third one being empty, all they had to do was move over one, it took the flight attendant 20 minutes to do that. I ended up getting my pictures, and they turned out perfect, along with the water cannons at DFW. I had also rented a car, a convertible mustang to be exact, I had left the terminal carrying my duffle bag and my assault pack headed to the rental car shuttles, I must have looked scary because when a little boy saw me and said, "look mommy, a Soldier" she yanked him away, I felt bad about that, but like I said, I wanted zero recognition, like don't talk to me, don't look at me, if something like that happened to me I probably would have walked away pretending I had to go somewhere. So I get to the rental car counter and ask for that mustang, well, they don't have it, they only had something like a convertible Sebring and I said I had rented a Mustang, and that I wanted a Mustang, "I'm sorry Sir, the only clean car we have is a Sebring" and I'm like, "Do you have any dirty Mustangs?" and she was like, "Yes" "OK, can you go ahead and clean it, I'll wait" and she was like, "Sir, I don't know how long that is going to take" I look down at my DCU's, take a small step back, kind of wave my hands over me and say, "It's OK, I've been waiting 9 months for this, I can wait" Someone else who had overheard us is the one who helped, she couldn't give a dam, but that's California for ya. I got to stay home and watch my dad die from cancer.

@ivyqueen9198 Жыл бұрын

Oh my.. that salute made me cry. My dad was a career soldier and wore a ball cap that said "Korea-Vietnam Vet". My kids and I were at the mall with my parents one day, and I was ganging back with Dad because ge was slowing down. Two kids-young men-came rushing up holding out their hands and saying "Thank you." My dad said "You're welcome--what for?" One of them said "We're Marines, we know about Korea." They shook his hand again and ran off. My grizzled old, unsteady, cane-using dad stopped in his tracks and started crying. He said "No one's ever done that before."

@beckypeters5449 10 ай бұрын

My daddy was a Korean Vietnam and Desert Storm Vet he has been gone 12 yrs now . The look of amazement on peoples faces when they realized that daddy was in the ARMY for 43yrs

@GM8101PHX 4 ай бұрын

He deserved the recognition given to him. If he is still with us please tell him thank you from an Air Force veteran!!!

@ivyqueen9198 4 ай бұрын

@GM8101PHX Thank you. He's been gone 11 years but I know he would have appreciated it.

@stedbro3664 2 жыл бұрын

I'll never forget coming home from Afghanistan on a layover flight we got off and were greeted by a line of people waving flags and shaking our hands. Id say half were fellow vets. What struck me were the Vietnam vets shaking our hands welcoming us home. I almost broke down especially hearing the stories of how they were treated coming home. God bless our service members and vets.

@milantehrandubai Жыл бұрын

how disgusting! the american military has done nothing but harms to this world and its diplomacy

@isaiasbarruljimenez2766 Жыл бұрын

Huuuuuu Gringos huuuu

@dimitrisperdikis4432 3 жыл бұрын

No matter how many times I watch this ad, it brings tears to my eyes. Well done AA.

@AmishHitman73.Archive 2 жыл бұрын

why because you hope for that glory? because some imaginary speech giving to you by the brainwashed before you? do you even have a clue who the people wrote the constitution are? you know you are serving freemasons right? yeah skip on down the road with those teary eyes

@markwilliams903 Жыл бұрын

@@scottcrawford7674I was in Vietnam for 2 complete tours & wounded in my 3rd, Up to a few years ago I would not wear my Vietnam veterans cap because of the disrespect I received. I just done what my country asked of me.

@robertrenaud958 7 ай бұрын

Whenever I see a Vietnam vet wearing a veteran's cap I thank him for his service. The least that I can do for service that can never be fully appreciated. @@markwilliams903

@jamesking6502 5 ай бұрын

Respect to America Airlines

@rahabvon-horn9152 9 ай бұрын

When the Gentleman Saluted the Young Lady; my Heart Smiled & Tears lightly rolled down my cheek. Thank You from the bottom of my heart ❤️❤️

@user-lm1co9it5l 6 күн бұрын

Real Heroes! Some of our younger generation need to take lessons on what makes this Country free, proud and strong

@vcwloves9864 Ай бұрын

I was sitting on a full flight just before takeoff. The flight attendant came on the speaker to announce if there were any volunteers willing to give up a seat for a returning soldier trying to make it home for the birth of his first child. I was sitting towards the back, and it was truly a beautiful sight. About 10-15 people raised their hands. I don't recall hearing of any compensation being given for this, but I do know that he ended up sitting in first class. Thank you to all who serve!

@CauseMarketing 29 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story.

@thomasschirz2389 2 жыл бұрын

I wear a lift in my left boot, always get pulled out and searched by TSA. it’s ok, doing their job. Once, in Houston TSA, ex marine Gunny Sgt talked while he searched, motorcycles, duty stations, hospital stay, when he finished pat down, he snapped to attention and gave me the slow salute, thanked me for my service. I was so honored

@BrendonCarr 4 жыл бұрын

When my 18 year-old daughter shipped to Air Force Basic Military Training from Tokyo (she was born and grew up overseas, in Seoul), American Airlines put her in business class for the 15-hour flight so she could get some sleep before the rigors of boot camp began. A nice touch.

@tvormwald 3 жыл бұрын

As a Military Retiree and work for the DoD, I appreciate American Airlines for allowing us to board sooner.

@robinflores8440 3 жыл бұрын

@healingvibrations7845 3 жыл бұрын

@Tom V-dog THANK YOU for YOUR service sir

@sanchog5704 2 жыл бұрын

Why? you do realise you just have to wait longer in a cramped seat don't you whilst everyone else boards? Sensible people wait to board last.

@cargoplays1491 2 жыл бұрын

❤

@AmishHitman73.Archive 2 жыл бұрын

how much combat you seen? you know when some people say thank you they actually think you are a real vet and if they gave it any thought they wouldnt thank you for being the servant of lucifer

@denisewood1528 Жыл бұрын

Tears.If I see someone in uniform or the older generation wear a cap.I always try and say thank you for your service. I come from a family that served. Dad Pearl Harbor, Brother Vietnam, cousin Germany. Many people from my church. Freedom isnt free,they paid with their lives. Thank you to all that serve. I have a reminder on my front room wall,its my Dads flag my Mom got when he passed away in 1981. Thank you Daddy, Dorian and Dennis.

@user-is7ur4pg8y Жыл бұрын

Russian military violated the US flag kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rp16d5yE28mYaGw.html

@milantehrandubai Жыл бұрын

Ew you're supporting a terrorist nation that invaded Iraq and Afghanistan!

@billmarvin7927 Жыл бұрын

I remember when my son was deploying overseas, the airline ticket agent gave my wife and I some security passes to accompany him to the gate. He had all of his duffle bags with him and the Marine 'high and tight' hair cut so we proceeded thru security. We spent a small amount of time with him there to say goodbye and well wishes and I know that some of the other passengers knew what was going on. Tears were shed but thanks to ticket agent in Denver and by the way he came home safe and sound.

@paulthomson4960 Жыл бұрын

Mr Marvin can I thank your son for his service.

@clipking12 3 жыл бұрын

In Germany the other passengers would get angry and write letters of complaint to the airline. No respect at all for this, what we do in daily service and on deployment. They tell us murder and spit on us in public. Not all of them but the majority. I really appreciate the Americans for that respect that you show to your veterans. Greetings from German Army. 👍

@broncobalboa Жыл бұрын

please elaborate how many proven cases there are in germany where civilians spat on soldiers? youre making shit up bruder! the german military has a shitty reputation because its not doing jack shit against proven cases of right facist people calling shots in the army. another reason is the seriously neglected maintenance of the equipment and that no one cares if ammunition gets "lost". take that tinfoil hat off!!! on another note, how is being a solider in the german army worth getting any kind of special treatment? most german soldiers do not put their life on the line and the ones that do, well so do police, life guards, firemen etc etc...if everyone gets special treatment, no one gets special treatment.

@christianaestl285 4 ай бұрын

I do not know if you will read this but l was always shocked how respectless the Germans treated their soldiers. I feel deeply sorry that you did not receive the necessary respect you deserve. Much love from Europe (l am not German!).

@fastfox23 3 жыл бұрын

Coming home from Iraq on mid-tour leave in 2005, first Delta on the way home, and then American on the way back, upgraded me, along with several others in uniform, to first class. The seats were empty, so it didn't cost them anything but the better meal and comp'd drinks, but it felt good to us. I said thank you to them then, and I'll say it again here. Thank you for the small gestures that mean more than you may understand.

@Speedy1077xxx 5 жыл бұрын

I was a Soldier of the Federal Forces of Germany (Bundeswehr) 20 Years ago and a Veteran of KFOR. In 1999 i was with my Uniform in the Supermarket in Germany and a man from Yugoslavia (Albanian) cames to mean says : "thank you for your help". i will never forget these words!

@Samxsonite505 3 жыл бұрын

That head nod she gave him did it for me man I broke down like a baby

@stewartf9145 2 жыл бұрын

i'm an Aussie and when the guy salutes that was awesome. Well done American airlines.

@Bigguy_33 2 жыл бұрын

Boy have times changed. When I wore my Army fatigues off base stateside, during the war, it was open season for every civilian who had a problem with the war, to verbally attack me or be rude. Even though I was a draftee. I will never forget how I was treated.

@trojanmoondoggie4582 2 жыл бұрын

This is why every time I meet a Vietnam veteran I go out of my way to say thank you. They didn't deserve to be treated like that. So, thank you for your service.

@rogerwyndham2846 4 жыл бұрын

Wow I am touch by so many kind words from u all. I am currently deployed in the Middle East to see so many that care thank all for your support I am proud to serve this country and to keep us and others safe. It’s because of you we serve with honor thank u all.

@sarge6870 3 жыл бұрын

OOOH-RAH Roger! Hope you stay safe and come home to your loved ones. I served with honor for 12 years U.S. Army. Shout out to YOU troop!!

@davidmorse2972 2 жыл бұрын

Never had a commercial bring tears to my eyes. Soldiers know.

@waltermameli2026 3 жыл бұрын

This video is why i am proud of where i live.....AMERICANS ROCK.....RESPECT.....The only colors that matter are Red White and Blue.....

@johnwilliamson2276 2 жыл бұрын

I was trying to get home from Vietnam in 1970. I was stuck in Albuquerque and wired home for enough money. I was a Marine L/CPL in uniform. I was jumped up to first class and treated as royalty. I will never forget that flight as long as I live! Thank you so very much American Airlines. Semper Fi

@rohatmora5538 2 жыл бұрын

I wish people still felt the same today as they did when this first came out, man how the times have changed badly...

@superJ540 2 жыл бұрын

Why do videos like this ALWAYS bring a tear to my eye?

@chrisclark5204 5 жыл бұрын

Being a vet myself, I like when companies show appreciation. I have to say though that she should have returned his salute.

@jaspercruz1023 5 жыл бұрын

So she should have saluted without a cover? Which is against Marine Corps Order. According to Marine Corps Order she shouldn’t have even been in cammies.

@chrisclark5204 5 жыл бұрын

@@jaspercruz1023 Her ACUs looked to be Army. Not sure though cause couldn't see tag. Army regulation, you don't wear your cover indoors unless under arms. Watching it again, she did acknowledge the vet that saluted her.

@dwanyewest6575 5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisclark5204 She is indeed wearing an Army uniform. Army salutes without a cover and commonly wears this uniform during travel. Active duty Navy here.

@chrisclark5204 5 жыл бұрын

@@dwanyewest6575 I know Army salutes without cover, I'm an Army Vet. In my time in the Army, you couldn't travel in duty uniform. You had to be in dress uniform or civilian clothes. I always traveled in uniform.

@dwanyewest6575 5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisclark5204 I agree that they shouldn't be wearing that uniform during travel, but a lot of them seem to for some reason. I was told it started becoming a thing after 9/11, but only they really seem to do it.

@basswanderer2765 2 жыл бұрын

To everyone that has served and is reading this, Thank you for your service.

@wmdtaskforce 5 жыл бұрын

For those who put the life in the line...from our first responders world to the men and women who serve.....we salute you!

@herbertkimmel5577 2 жыл бұрын

Back in 1973,I was being assigned to the 1st Armored Division in Ansbach, west Germany - I was in uniform, waiting for my flight. I was assigned a seat reservation in the second class section. A flight stewardess told me that I was to be reassigned to a different seat - actually to the first class seating assignment. I was priveleged to be a first class passenger on my way to West Germany. (I was feeling that I didn't deserve this and couldn't understand why they were doing this to - I was only a private. Well, afterwards as I thought more about this I began to understand that America was showing it's appreciation to this serviceman that day. Since then I have been proud to bean American and what it stands for --- also i learned to love the people who gave me that respect that day. I still do!

@dietmarkneidl 2 жыл бұрын

@Herbert Kimmel Ansbach citizen here. I was only 6 years old in 73, but i remember my dad always taking me to the german-american volksfest in Katterbach. So many good memories , so many good people, so much delicious american icecream. I am 55 years old today, but the memories of all the soldiers I met during these times will stay with me forever. Thank you for your service.

@mikebearsby-cook 9 ай бұрын

Here in the UK military personnel aren't allowed to wear their uniform outside of their base or on travelling incase they're attacked, or their presence offends someone. WtF has Britain become over the last few years?

@mikjon67 5 жыл бұрын

He is a Veteran... he can salute her..... She is a soldier... she doesn't have to salute him but it brought a lump to my throat knowing she respected his salute.... I did my year service here in Italy... God Bless all those who sacrificed their lifes for our future.... God Bless all those who made it home to their families.... God Bless all those who are serving for their own countries....

@armybeef68 4 жыл бұрын

First, she's an actress, and second, she's playing the part of a Marine, not a Soldier.

@mikjon67 4 жыл бұрын

@@armybeef68 wake up with your knickers in a twist mate????

@scottsummers3868 4 жыл бұрын

Italians only require a year??

@mikjon67 4 жыл бұрын

@@scottsummers3868 when I was a kid yeah.... now men and women can join the army as a career...

@SandfordSmythe 2 жыл бұрын

Technically no. Veteran's status holds for anthem and flag, but no one is going to complain.

@claudioproteo3039 Жыл бұрын

As an old former Brazilian airman with two tours of duty in UN Peace Missions (in places not peaceful at all in spite of us), I feel like doing that every time I see youngsters in uniform, even our gendarmes that do most of the policing here and are military too (and actually the ones in combat in a daily basis). Most happily Brazil has not been at war since 1945 and our participation in peace missions has decreased, but right now we have people abroad doing their best in very small numbers and with the little support we can give them. God bless all people serving their countries and bring them home safe and sound as soon as possible

@azande26 3 жыл бұрын

Im an aa employee and i want to say thank you to our troops for fighting for us and they deserve to board at anytime and move their seats with no charge and a big thank you to our vets that pave the way also.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@youngnurse9994 3 жыл бұрын

Awwwwww Although I see this all the time , this made me tear up ! 😢😢 Thank you for your service ma'am. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@Ed-ju1tq 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just a 27 year old South Korean active duty and I've worked with US Navy counterparts on many different things and I could feel they treated me like a real friend and ally with true respect despite the fact that our military system is behind the times. I'm sure I feel they're trustworthy. Our independence and freedom were born out of your sacrifice and our relationship and alliance were forged by the noble bloodshed of the fallen spirits. Things you've done for us are ineffable. Thank you.

@virginiaoflaherty2983 10 ай бұрын

Wow. And bless you too.

@michaelhogg324 5 жыл бұрын

I sincerely appreciated who did this for me when I was in the Service and to those who have served before and after me you are appreciated as well! Thank you so much!

@robinaguinaldo4507 5 жыл бұрын

To all the men and women who are in uniform, on behalf of the astronomical community, we THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

@macrent2 Ай бұрын

People traveling with Children, People with Disabilities, People Age 65+, and Active US Service Members & Veterans should board first.

@butchschulz9879 14 күн бұрын

Thank You For Your Sentiment.. And I Agree With You.. Not Because I'm 74 Years Old.. Not Because I'm A Veteran.. But That's What Real Americans Do.. God Bless You And God Bless America 🇺🇸.. It Was An Honor To Serve,, Says I,, One Ol' Proud Patriot And Veteran 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

@ronmangrum7073 2 жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING! United States Marine Corps veteran here! God bless America 🇺🇸 forever! Semper Fidelis

@hunterthemonsterhistorian4530 2 жыл бұрын

Sir I want to say thank you for your service sir and your sacrifice man um sorry man I am get really tear up man because you see when I was a little kid I look up to yall really and I am planning to go into the marine corps man so I want to say thank you sir thank you from my family to yours God bless you and welcome home from one marine to another marine simper fi.

@pvskrao 4 жыл бұрын

bloody every time i saw thins type of video, i cant understand why i am in tears

@-dov-arxon2216 4 жыл бұрын

You are in tears because you have compassion and respect.

@williamjones4479 Жыл бұрын

this brought tears to my eyes

@eileenbates362 4 жыл бұрын

Wow what a great way to honor all branch of the military. So to all those are serving and to those whom have served . Thank you so much for your service. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@thompsonsmith7798 Жыл бұрын

Hello Eileen How are you doing today?

@ralph1270 2 жыл бұрын

Darn...one minute seventeen seconds...that's all it took to get deeply emotional. To all my Veterans brothers and sisters, nothing but love for you all! #hooah!!!

@MyronDavismd 4 жыл бұрын

(sniffs.) I'm not crying. (sniffs) Someone's cutting onions in here.

@mofo7689 2 жыл бұрын

A few months back, I was at a location hwere everyone questioned what the military did. I finally got through to them explaining how perception plays a big roll in understanding how actions are understood. Awaiting to board my flight, I was allowed to board early being a retired vet. As I walked up, I was greeted by no less than a dozen "thanks for your service". It never gets old. Feb 1983 - June 2013.

@penitoanikeve7288 3 жыл бұрын

This is true it does happen, we were flying Denver to Los Angeles with Southwest Airlines and they had not only preboarding for servicemen but special announcements on the PA if they were flying. The world owe our gratitude to these GIs, without them, we were either be speaking German or Japanese, remember ww2, they only entered after a Military blunder by Japanese war planners to bomb Pearl harbor. Thank you for your service!

@miguelmathewson1424 5 жыл бұрын

I remember durring break from A school when it was in Great Lakes they took good care of us in Chicago my flight got canceled i was sleeping on the deck when an airline employee came up too me and asked me too follow her she took me too delta's first class lounge and asked them too take care of me she said we have a USO but she thought this would be better for me thank you too all who thank us everyday even when we get out and become civilians again.

@stevenmaza1372 Жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY!!! Take care of those who take care of us.

@MrJazz1975 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. It touched me very much because something like this would not exist in Germany. You are the country where I would like to live. There is so much pride and honor for the one who serves the people. That is not imaginable in Germany.

@MYHUMAN68 5 жыл бұрын

Our country treats our vets like crap. I say our because i'm not one of those people. I'm American and i Love & Support every one of my troops and vets. I just seem to be one of those guys people feel like they can open up to. I have heard some real horror stories from vets strangers and family. I have lost friends & family because i guess they thought it would be better to leave this world than to keep trying to live in it. We MUST treat our vets better than we are and have in the past.

@solomondesta9923 4 жыл бұрын

For all persons who are willing to sacrifice their life for our freedom, even if word can't express my deepest appreciation and respect, I just would like to say from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. Thank you.

@GoodMorning28287 5 жыл бұрын

I wished I had the opportunity to serve. God bless America. You are a great Country.

@michaeltait4850 2 жыл бұрын

I support my military brothers and sisters. from the past. To the Future. And now. From my family members. And my son. And to all the brothers and sisters of all nationalities. All over the world 🌍. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts ❤️. For freedom. For the blood and tears that y'all have spread through a lifetime. We thank you very much. One Love. And God bless all my brothers and sisters of all nationalities for freedom 🇺🇸. 💖❤️🙏👼🦾🏆💪🤼⚖️🧘🌍🇺🇸✌️🏹😇❤️💖🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@mikecarreca7864 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you American Airlines for what you do. My wife and I love America and you are a big part of it. I and my son has served proudly. My son still does. Thank you. Godbless.

@Dmorator 5 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thank you all soldiers, for being so brave to defend others you will never know.

@nancyrodriguez4893 4 жыл бұрын

I get so emotional hats off to ALL MILITARY PAST PRESENT .THANK YOU FOR MY FREEDOM.

@markregan8907 4 жыл бұрын

nancy RODRIGUEZ ma'am, there are none of us who ever served who did it for thanks or to be considered heros. We did it because it was an honor, a privilege and our duty. It was simply our job. May God bless you and yours as he has seen fit to bless me and my family. Sincerely, Mark Regan, disabled, American veteran.

@patrickgman5401 3 жыл бұрын

DANG. That made me shed a tear.. Thank You AA

@theskipper0174 Жыл бұрын

I also seem to recall a recruitment ad for one of the branches that was really catchy, and all I can remember is that I think Dennis Haysbert did the voice-over and in one of the ads there was a really catchy song.

@Rooster792 4 жыл бұрын

Now more then ever it's good to still see respect for the people who fight for our freedom

@johntaormina1084 5 жыл бұрын

We can't do enough for our sons and daughters. They are our American Heroes. My thanks to all my brothers and sisters God bless you and your families

@willusa4167 Жыл бұрын

Great commercial. But I can't help thinking -- return the salute! he saluted you! one salute deserves another! TYFYS!

@NavyCWO Жыл бұрын

Good on American Airlines for the companies thoughtfulness! I remember returning through San Francisco in 1968 and being told to change into civilian clothes to avoid confrontations with the protestors outside the airport

@davefischer7189 4 жыл бұрын

American Airlines, you got that right.....our military, everyone of them are HEROES........give them priority.........they give up everything for us..............

@patricksonnenstrahl9407 4 жыл бұрын

That‘s why I love 🇺🇸 so much!

@devildogcrewchief3335 5 ай бұрын

First time watching this and it brought tears to my eyes...powerful.

@nickmartin563 2 жыл бұрын

In the UK serving members of our armed forces have been banned from entering fast food premises or flying in uniform at times. We treat our veterans abominably over here.

@markrussell8681 5 жыл бұрын

To everyone who has served thank you. For those who didnt come home thank you dosen't quite cover it, but my 3 daughter's smiles do

@amycaprari9951 Жыл бұрын

Right on! They should go first! They EARNED it. oac

@jennesis777 Ай бұрын

@scrowder THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, JOSH!

@ernestwegner4960 11 ай бұрын

AMEN and thank you American Airlines for a heart felt memory! When I was lucky enough to return back to the USA, the flight crew insisted on placing me in 1st Class after my year in Southeast Asia and support to Vietnam it was a welcomed honor! And was an honor to have served in the US Air Force.

@jnoppenheim777 3 жыл бұрын

This gets me chocked up every time I watch this

@deannaseder-massengale8484 Жыл бұрын

Do they still do this? As an Army wife and Army mom, it's nice to know someone else recognizes what our military gives to us. Making things a litte easier is the least we can do for them! Thank you AA!

@chrisstrijbosch9318 3 жыл бұрын

that old man, salute, ww2 veterans that fought for freedom in the sky, against the axes of evil, the evil luftwaffe, a deep respect for young brave man and woman that put their lives at risk for others, seeing that old man true heroes

@JC14minecraft 4 ай бұрын

I flew out to my first Duty Station last week, I was pleasantly suprised when Delta let me and my wingman board first.

@bowlnow824 4 жыл бұрын

this brought a tear to my eye

@josephkondrat7084 3 жыл бұрын

It is not to often that you see someone over 50, not in a uniform, stand and salute. The last time I did so was on Memorial Day as the American Flag was being raised in the Veteran's Park. (Nam Vet)

@user-gt2lh2ec9e 2 ай бұрын

Wow, WHAT AN INCREDIBLE VIDEO! thanks. John P.

@hofrank3946 2 жыл бұрын

I used to be a retired Taiwanese soldier who has served for 25 years. I am very moved to see this film. Your attention and respect for soldiers is something our country has just learned

@jeromewhelan6723 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see this recognition; I came back from VietNam in 1970 - First Sergeant advised us to ditch the jungle camos and switch to civvies in the rest room of the airport as soon as we arrived in San Fran.... Too bad Americans did not recognize, back then, the job we were doing for America.

@kimscott6169 3 жыл бұрын

This made me cry🙏

@superweezer1 5 жыл бұрын

They have stepped forward, potentially into harms way. They have earned your respect.

@shanecrawford6023 Жыл бұрын

Bloody well done.🇨🇦

@pimpinjullz 4 жыл бұрын

watched this 20times, from canada.

@ashgall8118 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@drewleevy5420 4 жыл бұрын

this made me tear up. God bless our troops

@pjwilkinson83 4 жыл бұрын

If you heard the announcement saying military members in uniform. Problem with that is only the Army and Air force are allowed to wear uniforms on official travel. The Navy and Marines won't let their members travel in anything less than Service Dress and due to being a target they recommend civilian clothing. So that cuts out the rest of us on AA. United Airlines allows all military members holding an valid military ID without being in uniform priority boarding.

@beany323 Жыл бұрын

Thank you to those who have served and serving now. Amen.

@thomasmcdaniel6264 11 ай бұрын

It is amazing the comments that I get when I wear my 82nd Airborne baseball camp in public places. What is special about all that is I was a Vietnam vet.❤

@rakyboomboom.official6663 5 жыл бұрын

I felt emotional.. Wowww

@mikethemechanic7395 Жыл бұрын

Served in the 90s. No one ever asked to let me go to the front of the airplane. There was not even a USO to sit down and relax. Spent a lot of time on hard chairs and the floor…

@davidrichter9164 Жыл бұрын

Putting them first indeed. Can't thank our veterans enough.

@CK-yw6qw 5 жыл бұрын

In Germany our homecoming soldiers don't even walk through the main entrance/exit because of all those people protesting against them and calling them murderer 😔 I hope this will change some day

@bulshtbnd 5 жыл бұрын

I might offend a lot of people. German soldiers were only doing their duty as well. They were soldiers. You might not agree with the decisions made by your Commanders, but you follow orders. That's your duty. We should never forget WHAT occurred, but we should be humane enough to forgive soldiers that were just doing their jobs. I say this as a veteran of the United States Air Force.

@muzammiltahir5349 5 жыл бұрын

Odin2062 Folllow the right orders then . What was Germans cause of fighting?

@CK-yw6qw 5 жыл бұрын

@@@muzammiltahir5349 These days Germany fight against terrorism and criminals with the NATO, UN and EU And even when they have a minute of silence for there fallen soldier in Afghanistan, there standing protesters and shouting all soldiers are murderers.

@blacksmith5894 5 жыл бұрын

Love this commercial! However, to the writers and producers, next time you show an old soldier saluting and young or Active Duty Soldier, just know that the highest form of respect and acknowledgement from one soldier to another, the Salute... it would be returned, not a head nod!!!

@mwhyte1979 5 жыл бұрын

Was thinking that myself.

@ryandan646 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing like why she didnt salute back

@blacksmith5894 5 жыл бұрын

@@ryandan646 I guess I'm Old School!!! If I was the returning soldiers and and old Soldier Saluted me, I would have stopped in my tracks, moved to the position of Attention and Returned our highest honor among our selves, the Salute and a thank you to the seasoned veteran!!! No doubt!!!

@TheAznative101 5 жыл бұрын

@@mwhyte1979 Obviously the writer and or director didn't know military courtesy or protocol. Then too maybe she was showing her embarrassment/modesty.

@cliffordhazelwood3644 5 жыл бұрын

@@blacksmith5894 yep, agreed..see a older vet saluting me as i was comeing home, etc..it would have been like this "open ranks!...snap to attention, and give the best salute i could ever give. their is not greater respect givin to a soldier, than a older soldier, who most likely seen, went through more hell than we'll ever know, offering a salute to the next generation.