Longest Enlisted Soldier Finally Retires

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Longest Enlisted Soldier Finally Retires

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Army Materiel Command Headquarters

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@williamnewton2786 3 жыл бұрын

Think about it. They made him start the military and then 40 years later, they made him get out.

@AJxxxxxxxx 3 жыл бұрын

It really is crazy, hes the only person i know of that had that happen to him

@Siminfrance 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's kind of what they said in the news report, (toward the end)

@cenahater5002 3 жыл бұрын

He is in his late 50s so I’m guessing they don’t want people that old.

@AC-zy9tz 3 жыл бұрын

They need to make up their minds. Do they want him or not?

@randomuserame 3 жыл бұрын

Then: You're in the Army now and you're gonna like it! Now: *Please leave.*

@DiegoTheRebel 3 жыл бұрын

US government in 1972: "Mellinger, Jeffrey. You are now stuck with military service" Mellinger, Jeffrey: "lol no you're stuck with *me* now"

@thenamelesshero2347 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@multimeter2859 3 жыл бұрын

Lol? It was the 1970s. He probably said "far out," or "groovy." 🤣

@benevolencia4203 Жыл бұрын

Perfect Comment 🙌🏽 You beat me to it by only a year. PS happy 2023 🎉

@knerduno5942 Жыл бұрын

This video was recommended to me, but I just noticed its from 2011!

@magicsinglez 4 жыл бұрын

Why does this look like The Onion.

@juniorcook4744 4 жыл бұрын

if it looks too good to be true it probably is

@slyseal2091 4 жыл бұрын

I actually clicked on this because it sounded so similar to the oldest neurosurgeon video.

@fordrestored4646 4 жыл бұрын

I was actually skeptical 😂

@Laffy1345 4 жыл бұрын

It's not this CSM served 40 + years.wished I could. We retired same month and year, heard about him wished we served together. Would learn from him

@jakeshumway9487 4 жыл бұрын

I deadass checked the channel name to make sure because I thought that same thing for some reason

@zipinggan6692 4 жыл бұрын

imagine if he retired as E-4 taking the mafia to a whole different level

@user-bm6wu9zw9m 3 жыл бұрын

I knew an E-5 in his 40's.

@MobileAura 3 жыл бұрын

@@user-bm6wu9zw9m I knew a gen in his 20s. Lol jk

@designated_hitter_EGA 3 жыл бұрын

There are service limits and HYT, regulations.

@firstlt2 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, is the Spec 4 mafia still a thing!?

@tristna 3 жыл бұрын

@@firstlt2 I'm very confused, what do E-4 and E-5 mean exactly?

@willm678 5 жыл бұрын

My grandpa went into the army in 1942 at age 17 and left in 1970 as a Lieutenant Colonel at age 45. He spent 28 years in the Army and served in 3 wars. Rest In Peace, Papa. He died age 91.

@cameron4562 5 жыл бұрын

My great-grandfather was drafted in 1945 and stayed in until 1973. Also 28 years. I don't believe he went over in the Big Second, but he did fight in Korea and did 3 tours in Vietnam. Retired as an E-7 Sergeant First Class. He is still alive at 92 years old.

@willm678 5 жыл бұрын

Cameron Douglas Wow, tell him I said thanks!

@toast5802 5 жыл бұрын

Is that your grandpa in your pfp?

@willm678 5 жыл бұрын

Toast Yes. The pic is from 1944 when he was 19 yrs old. 2 years after he enlisted

@luistobar7 5 жыл бұрын

William Menendez you come from solid wood brother 🙌🏻🙌🏻 God bless your grandpa 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@andrewhall6524 6 жыл бұрын

That's one hell of a DD214

@kennethhunt248 5 жыл бұрын

My wife has DD's also. She's only 38

@batangfirst5993 5 жыл бұрын

Andrew Hall hahahaha

@batangfirst5993 5 жыл бұрын

Travis Thacker my dd214 is nothing in there hahaha

@kennethhunt248 5 жыл бұрын

Ok I don't get the joke. What is a dd214??

@kennethhunt248 5 жыл бұрын

@Moe Green how is that funny?

@mencken8 3 жыл бұрын

“How long is it?” “That’s a rather personal question, Sir.” - Monty Python

@MayimHastings 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao!

@emilv.3693 Жыл бұрын

I'm using that

@mikester9er 3 жыл бұрын

*Forced to retire*. It was actually him who drafted the Army.

@iamgermane Ай бұрын

Ya in Europe they still have the draft and guys over there hate the military. The only ones in the US military who like it have cushy office jobs. Notice the desk behind him...... They used to call them REMFs!

@erictaylor5462 6 жыл бұрын

I wonder what he would have thought if, back in 1972, that sitting there, holding that draft notice, he would still be in the military nearly 40 years later? Some people search for their dream job for a lifetime and never find it. This guy's dream job found him. *RESPECT*

@Jblast252 6 жыл бұрын

he can really say he didn't choose the military life the military life chose him

@ryannguyen7466 5 жыл бұрын

Military life is either you love it, hate it or both. Most of the time people who hate it stay the longest for some weird reasons.

@erictaylor5462 5 жыл бұрын

Ryan Nguyen, I disagree. It may not appeal to you from the outside, as was maybe the case for this guy, but when he was forced to join he discovered it was not what he thought it was.

@taoliu3949 5 жыл бұрын

@Gregory Smith That's so not true. The Roman Legions were originally levies, anyone who owned land had to maintain their own equipment and respond when the legions were levied. It was considered a 'civic duty' just like the draft is. The difference was that the Roman Levies weren't paid salaries (they were paid in loot) until the Marian reforms when the legions were professionalized.

@taoliu3949 5 жыл бұрын

@Gregory Smith no, I was talking about the Polybian army before Marian reforms. You had to be a land owner to be eligible to join the legions. It wasn't until the Jugurthine War when Roman Manpower was depleted due to previous wars so Gaius Marius reformed the army removing the land ownership requirement and allowed the landless poor to join the legions. The situation you speak of when poor legionaries were granted land came specifically from this reform. That said, there's a fine line between slavery and conscription. Slaves are NOT paid, conscripts are. Using your definition, any servicemen who want to separate but can't because their contracts hasn't run out would be considered 'slaves' because they are forced to stay in the military against their will.

@TXMEDRGR 4 жыл бұрын

Back in the eighties, my unit had a retirement ceremony for two Chief Petty Officers who had served since World War II. During the ceremony, I kept thinking, I'm in the Navy with WWII vets. What an honor.

@oldsguy354 Жыл бұрын

I remember a couple of WW2 vets retiring from the Army in the early 80s. I was stationed in Germany at the time, and one quipped that Germany was his 1st assignment and his last, adding that his first tour was quite a bit tougher and Germans were no where near as welcoming as they were in 1981.

@mikevincent2811 Жыл бұрын

I was an active duty Seabee from 1973-77. When I got off active duty I joined the reserves. In my reserve unit there were several original WWII Seabees. They had some stories.

@johnroscoe2406 4 жыл бұрын

This doesn't get recommended on my feed until 2020...

@HB-kp6rl 3 жыл бұрын

Yep

@shahryarmishra5858 3 жыл бұрын

Just did 👀

@lukeyoung3653 3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@ggsay1687 3 жыл бұрын

26.12.2020

@IsraelCountryCube 3 жыл бұрын

oh yeah ive seen this a long ass time ago but I'm glad Ive seen it again honorable and respected

@andrewbello9784 4 жыл бұрын

Guy took the draft literally Army: “I was kidding..”

@iamgermane Ай бұрын

I remember going through basic listening to Msgts who had entered service under the Eisenhower Administration!!

@Gregornmy 5 жыл бұрын

Kid in 1940’s when I turn 18 I wan- U.S military: no

@gholland5840 4 жыл бұрын

You mean kid in the 50s? Because most people who fought in Vietnam were kids in the 50s

@stevenobrien557 4 жыл бұрын

@Koala Eucalyptus that is not the draft, just the order of precedence

@Alistplay 4 жыл бұрын

@Koala Eucalyptus nice

@gholland5840 4 жыл бұрын

@Koala Eucalyptus I dont think you remember aanything from when you are 6 years old or younger

@tomwtri 4 жыл бұрын

lol welcome to Israel

@samtheman7642 5 жыл бұрын

“Fear the old men in a profession where men die young”

@JB1994 4 жыл бұрын

Well that profession wouldn't be the army.

@vincentconti3633 4 жыл бұрын

Most soldiers never see action...but you don't know that. Vincent Conti E4 D116174

@vincentconti3633 4 жыл бұрын

@@JB1994 nice!

@IsraelCountryCube 3 жыл бұрын

Prettyyyyy SUERE Thea rmy is the best Proffession as honorable as it goes!!!!

@wintonhudelson2252 3 жыл бұрын

Especially if they start out as an 11B17

@emo81309 3 жыл бұрын

40 years in holy cow he looks like he can give another 20 years he looks hella healthy

@robertisham5279 2 жыл бұрын

Given HOW WOKE THE ARMY IS I THINK ITS GOOD THAT HE DIDN'T DO ANOTHER 20 YEARS.

@knerduno5942 Жыл бұрын

Looks can be deceiving. I understand he had a heart condition.

@SpeedySkunk-te6yk Ай бұрын

Ok grandpa, we’re glad you’re out too :)

@jondstewart 21 күн бұрын

@@robertisham5279 no, the Army remains the most backward branch of the military and still is to this day. You still have a lot of extremely ignorant and stupid people whose vocabulary is constantly laced with curse words. The Air Force is beyond woke!

@romelohdz 4 жыл бұрын

He’s HALO qualified which means hes been attached to some special units

@IsraelCountryCube 3 жыл бұрын

HELL YEAH HALO!!!!!!

@mightyryan1456 3 жыл бұрын

ODST GET SOME!!!!

@johnh.tuomala4379 3 жыл бұрын

That looked more like Canadian jump wings (right side).

@aname4787 3 жыл бұрын

Yep he was a Ranger

@tommyblackwell3760 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnh.tuomala4379 In the Drill SGT pic, you're right. But the wings on the left side, top of the stack, are US HALO wings.

@sonora108 6 жыл бұрын

I spent 21 years in the Navy and came out an E8 Senior Chief , and my hats off to anyone who puts in that much time.

@jeff953 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, Senior Chief.

@mattm8749 6 жыл бұрын

John Doe you stupid fuck, show some respect

@jefrey5578 6 жыл бұрын

IKR, I did my 20 in the Army, Ets'd 2014. I couldn't imagine continuing to hump for 20 more years, though, if another war kicks off I will do my damndest to reenlist.

@tylerbyrne807 5 жыл бұрын

Jef Rey hooah

@Zardoz70062 5 жыл бұрын

Adm Rickover Annapolis grad 1922 - retire 1982!

@russh7914 5 жыл бұрын

I regret not doing 20 and you did 40. Much RESPECT and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

@Crazy-Horse-Tx. 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, me too.

@bigtimepimpin666 5 жыл бұрын

@Old man Goat it depends. Plenty if not most military dont do shit. But for those who do, it is tough to put in n all that time. Were you Navy? The Goat is their thing.

@vincentconroy9643 5 жыл бұрын

The Command Sargeant Makor was correct serving your country is great and the kudos of being a senior NCO is great, I know as a retired CPO Coxswain RN Submarines yep I'm also a Brit Run Silent Run Deep

@jonhicks563 5 жыл бұрын

Me too !

@R4mbe 4 жыл бұрын

Dude if we have the same full name I'm about to freak

@tmilesffl 3 жыл бұрын

My SGM of 43 years retired this past year. He would have kept going but the military has a mandatory retirement at 60.

@rizzla4871 3 жыл бұрын

What about generals

@shaafalikhan3704 3 жыл бұрын

@@rizzla4871 I think everyone is forced to retire after 40 years in the army.

@armybeef68 3 жыл бұрын

@@jtp6428 He better embrace the suck when he gets out, because it will.

@Pow3llMorgan 3 жыл бұрын

@@rizzla4871 Even Generals must retire. If they didn't, there couldn't be enough timely promotions of new Generals.

@SeansModelBuilds 3 жыл бұрын

@@jtp6428 I knew a Captain who did the same thing.

@bruscifer 3 жыл бұрын

Saying "Thank you for your service" seems kinda not enough. THANK YOU SIR!

@danielhowell1640 3 жыл бұрын

He's not a sir, he works for a living.

@tyreathian 3 жыл бұрын

@@danielhowell1640 yerppp

@JesusGARCIA-yn6yb 3 жыл бұрын

That pension should be a good thank you..!!!

@WillyWillis1965 3 жыл бұрын

Thank him? You DO know he's paid...right?

@Raviadhonis 3 жыл бұрын

@@WillyWillis1965 he could choose another job with better pay and working conditions. but he choose to serve the army

@gauloab4815 4 жыл бұрын

man: works in the army for 40 years President: i'm about to end this man's whole career

@iakushi12 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Obama.

@gauloab4815 4 жыл бұрын

@@iakushi12 no shits given

@bcliciousus 4 жыл бұрын

@Chris Davis comment negates the joke. Never take away from the humor.

@primeministersinister625 4 жыл бұрын

@Chris Davis lol u gay

@jillvalentinefan77 4 жыл бұрын

@Chris Davis Were you the white guy who captured me ?

@michaeldobson107 5 жыл бұрын

My old man spent 32 years, 8 months and 16 days in the USAF and retired as a Full Bird (Distinguished Flying Cross, Legion of Merit, 11 Air Medals ). He recently passed away from cancer at 89 years of age after serving multiple tours in both Korea and Vietnam. I miss him every single day. Congratulations, CSGT. Messinger, your retirement is well earned!

@cottoncountrytrucker2087 Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah. How long were you in the military?

@michaeldobson107 Жыл бұрын

@Karl with a K He did what he wanted to do with his life. What you think is irrelevant.

@michaeldobson107 Жыл бұрын

@Karl with a K *or you don't and stay a fool your ENTIRE life.* So, like you. Good to know.

@michaeldobson107 Жыл бұрын

@Karl with a K Okay, douchebag. lol.

@moongypsyguerrero1925 Жыл бұрын

Condolences 🙏

@cirtapnageem5329 3 жыл бұрын

I worked for CSM Mellinger in Alaska. He was tough, hard, very knowledgeable and fair. He had just come from the Ranger Regiment Recon when we met, and as it turned out, we knew a lot of the same people he worked with in RRR and other assignments. It was an honor to work for him and we crossed paths again and again after that. I was in Afghanistan when he retired but I sent him a note praising his service and how honored I was to know him. Great guy, but it was 50/50...some disliked his style, others thrived under it

@marc2638 Жыл бұрын

I often found that the leaders who had that 50/50 ratio of either liked or not or thrived or not were the best leaders. Only thing I cared about was fairness once I became a Sgt. Fairness is how I played the game as well. Ypu don't have to be liked but you do need to be respected and to me thats more valuable

@cirtapnageem5329 Жыл бұрын

@@marc2638 Sounds like you were a good leader

@Shockwave627 Жыл бұрын

@@marc2638 Not surprised to hear that a NCO of CSM Mellinger’s era came off that way; and I absolutely agree with @Marc26 point re: the best leaders are typically disliked by a not-insignificant portion of the unit due to their intensity.

@shane7051 Жыл бұрын

Ive been in the Army 7 years now. Anytime I hear about "so and so is a hardass, stay away from them" I ALWAYS end up getting along with those types the most. A lot of soldiers seem to be afraid of discipline and structure coming from higher up, but if you know how to handle it then life can be so much better under them than leaders that are more relaxed.

@Shockwave627 Жыл бұрын

@@shane7051 Hey I’ve been in for seven, as well! It’s always surprising/infuriating to me to see people join and expect military discipline to end after basic training.

@r2gelfand 3 жыл бұрын

My job as your Command Sergeant Major is to make you the best 4-star general around. Ma'am, you're really going to make me work at this...Only a Command Sergeant Major could say that to a general.

@vivek27789 Жыл бұрын

True.. Very True 😂

@tdrewman Ай бұрын

Hell, he has been in longer that her, she has more respect for him that most of the officers beneath her..

@JonathanPerez-mr5wn 7 жыл бұрын

40 years?? Dam! Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯

@SobaYatai 5 жыл бұрын

@@A-rk3dn lol its the government

@SobaYatai 5 жыл бұрын

@@A-rk3dn do you rlly think that only russian think american make wars for oil

@SobaYatai 5 жыл бұрын

@@A-rk3dn they doesnt even care

@SobaYatai 5 жыл бұрын

@@A-rk3dn it mostly us european,latin and asian that knows about it

@SobaYatai 5 жыл бұрын

@Andy Smithson the old president himself or russian

@jacobpenner7370 5 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine 40 years in service and still going strong God bless you and a special thank-you for your service

@tidefanyankee2428 2 жыл бұрын

In the 1980's I had the pleasure of meeting two Master Chief's who had +40 years in.

@70stunes71 4 жыл бұрын

So this guy goes in, drafted, 10 years before I went into the service, I did six years and honorably discharged, and this guy was still rolling along in the military decades after me. Amazing God bless his service :-) I am glad that I went for 6 years also. During my time I met a Master Chief that had went in during World War II and was still in when we were in service in Lebanon over 40 years later. Men like this are amazing.

@geminitheproducer8455 3 жыл бұрын

This was probably the most respected person in the Army

@earljohnson50 5 жыл бұрын

Of course the General is the thumbnail instead of the enlisted man.

@dominicviner6619 5 жыл бұрын

I think it's the videos auto thumbnail they put in if you don't choose one. Just picks a random frame mid way thru

@terrygabrich4806 5 жыл бұрын

Of course the General is the thumbnail. The General is a woman, and woman are not suppose to be in command positions. It is a direct violation of the scriptures.

@andrewmorris1453 5 жыл бұрын

Knobhead the most dangerous thing in the world is an officer with a Map and the 2nd thing is the Junior Soldiers below them i met a Soldier in the south of Germany in 1979 who was a Vietnam Soldier the other so called soldiers treated him like shit i was 19 when i went to Northern Ireland for my 1st tour and 4 months later i went back the American Army could not do my Job then u are not good enough to walk in my shoes been there done it read the book and got the t.shirt

@The-F.R.E.E.-J. 5 жыл бұрын

@Bobby Alan just shut up and say, "Yes private!" You're not worthy to even respond to him.

@BamaPewPew 5 жыл бұрын

For me it’s him as a Specialist. Maybe they changed it?

@hoennnoodle 5 жыл бұрын

He truly marks the end of an era, damn

@dominicviner6619 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah definitely coming close. But don't lose faith in America

@SaintMarkV 5 жыл бұрын

So true. Being < 23, I hope we can carry the torch forward.

@IsraelCountryCube 4 жыл бұрын

@Koria Borein HOORAH!!!

@edhondo4447 Ай бұрын

i only have one story about a sergeant major . in 1971 a captain got p oed at me . he ordered me to followed him to the company commanders office . when we stepped into the outer office where the sergeant major was . the captain ask to see the commander . the sergeant major asked what the problem was . the captain started screaming about me . the sergeant major told the captain to lower his voice . then the sergeant told the captain he would take care of it . that was the first time i saw a captain afraid of a sergeant . i smiled after the captain left and the sergeant said what the hell you smiling at . then told me to get out before he shove his foot up my you know what .. never heard another word about it .. that's when i learned you never mess with the top sergeant .

@Justin.501 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone else wondered why this was in their recommendations after so long but found it honestly very interesting

@IsraelCountryCube 3 жыл бұрын

yes cyka blyat

@angrybrit7331 5 жыл бұрын

Worked with him in Helmand province a great guy and leader respected UK 🇬🇧 troop,s as well as his own

@dereklonewolf9011 6 жыл бұрын

Nobody loves a soldier ! Till the Enemy is at the gate . Good for you sir 🇨🇦🇨🇦 70 yr old expat 🇬🇧

@jacksully1823 6 жыл бұрын

WHOAAAAAAAAAAAA, everyone just look at the economy. It's at the highest point it's been in like 10 years. Nuff said. but i do agree with getting out of Obama's ass. He did literally nothing in his presidency other than obama care and that was a complete shit show soooo. Yeah...

@nickm1032 6 жыл бұрын

Derek Hepburn HUH? Nobody loves a soldier? What the fuck are you talking about, soldiers are supported and loved immensely

@jeddyrapper2937 6 жыл бұрын

@@nickm1032 they get laid more then you.

@nickm1032 6 жыл бұрын

Jeddy Rapper huh? What the fuck does that have to do with what I said?

@patrioticeagle577 5 жыл бұрын

@Big Bill O'Reilly shut the hell up you ain't no real patriot you're just using the comment for your advantage fake ass

@klaassiersma4892 3 жыл бұрын

As a felow draftee that served in the duch army i salute you sir.

@ronslaughterandalice1018 4 жыл бұрын

And he's young enough to start another career because i'm sure he is not the type of guy to go sit down some where. Respect and much appreciation.

@lowenblade4088 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You Command Sergeant Major Mellinger! What a great model for young Americans to follow.

@joetree6000 3 жыл бұрын

👌👍👍🇺🇲

@TheCensere 4 жыл бұрын

Took the phrase "I will never quit" to heart

@skyhawksailor8736 3 жыл бұрын

There are not to many of us Enlisted who served 40 plus years, Congratulations Command Master Sargent, Fair Winds and Following Seas.

@stevedaly730 3 жыл бұрын

Similar to my dad. He retired after 40 years as Command Sargent Major as well. I was an officer. Dad was the first to salute me and I have him a silver dollar as is the tradition. Army proud!!!

@opera93 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks,, see my comments. .. quite a Servo e too.. etc. Interesting, mine was quite a Career , too...Civilian...Etc.

@philrockwell726 5 жыл бұрын

The last day I wore the uniform I knew I’d never be apart of anything bigger or more important. The U S Air Force made me the man I am today. I’ll always be grateful, I was humbled to serve.

@ShortArmOfGod Жыл бұрын

Air force? Rofl.

@JS-wp4gs Жыл бұрын

Quite the stockholm syndrome you've got going on there

@everclara2061 6 жыл бұрын

When you consider how this Soldier made it all the way to CSM and stayed enlisted for 40 years it truly is one of the greatest accomplishments in life that common civilians may not even grasp. In a career there is ample time to succeed and just as much ample time to fail between deployments, professional and personal hardships to include physical injuries or ailments that may induce discharge. There are soldiers out there who can’t even get past Basic Training due to injuries such as fractures! But to strive and continue military life, truly a feat.

@tidefanyankee2428 6 жыл бұрын

I believe there are more LtCol's in the Army than there are CSM's. A rare breed indeed.

@gunner678 6 жыл бұрын

@@tidefanyankee2428 here is one Lt Col that can attest to that! Truly an achievement, a good snco/wo is worth a fortune!

@micks6797 6 жыл бұрын

Your a child looking for attention

@AzzKicker-bz1cb 6 жыл бұрын

+Mansa Q Musa If that’s your idea of this video and this mans life of service; get the F$CK off this thread and gobto Haiti or anywhere else you hateful ass!!! This man wasn’t given a choice whether to serve in the military initially, but he CHOSE to serve after his drafted enlistment was concluded and in so doing, he swore an oath to give everything up to and including his life to defend America and the Constitution from all enemies, both foreign and Domestic (just like you)!!! Not just once or twice, but many times over he swore that oath for each re-enlistment for 40yrs!!! He could have retired 20yrs ago on a FULL pension at a pay rate most likely better than what you earn per month and he could get that sitting in his living room, man cave, or out enjoying his favorite hobby, and he would never had to work another day in his life; because he EARNED that!!! WHAT, prey tell, have you contributed to your fellow man, but negativity???

@daltonandrew168 6 жыл бұрын

@@f.c.m4367 so im confused. I'm not trying to start anything. I just wanna know what you think about the military. And without using emojis and shit , actually talk. Cause you said you dont like propaganda, but u said "fukkk amerikka " which is a propaganda catch phrase .

@cedricgist7614 3 жыл бұрын

Why is the algorithm just recommending this to me? I never knew! Belated congratulations to you CSM Mellinger! You make me grateful I wore the uniform once, and can feel some sort of link to a hero like you. I'm still learning the lesson of serving and now you stand as "one of the great cloud of witnesses" that it can be done. Thank you, sir - yeah, you deserve a "sir."

@craphat1873 4 жыл бұрын

My hat of to this fellow warrior and military brother. I have served 37 years in the British Army and due to leave in 3 months time. He has made the world a safer place.

@johnkinnicutt4509 6 жыл бұрын

This man has done more for our nation than the countless bureaucrats, and self serving politicians! Thank you for your service sir! Godspeed!

@katana2665 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. The civilian world is a very different place from when you were drafted, I wish you all the best.

@littlefatso 4 жыл бұрын

2:19 for those interested, the badge over his nametag are Canadian Jump Wings

@LavenderSystem69 3 жыл бұрын

Adding context for anyone who sees this and doesn't know what a set of foreign jump wings means... he participated in a jump with a foreign Jump Master. In this case, the JM was Canadian. High key one of my own goals for my career, to earn a set of foreign jump wings

@jefff6167 3 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic human being. God bless you Jeffrey Mellinger.

@jmadventures9830 3 жыл бұрын

Why? Why is he a fantastic human being? He's just a guy who worked in the most evil most corrupt army in history, they invade countries they kill millions what are you talking about? seriously

@jefff6167 3 жыл бұрын

@@jmadventures9830 how truly ignorant you are. Crawl back in your hut and pray to you dictator, loser.

@jmadventures9830 3 жыл бұрын

@@jefff6167 ok, well that doesn't answer the answer "Why is he a fantastic human being?" What did he actually do that makes him so great?

@jefff6167 3 жыл бұрын

@@jmadventures9830 40 years of selfless dedication to others and to a cause (freedom) that benefits all people worldwide. Now take your socialist hate back to your hut.

@jmadventures9830 3 жыл бұрын

@@jefff6167 How does the US army invading various sovereign nations benefit me?

@shane270wby 6 жыл бұрын

Looking back now, Id give anything to be able to spend my entire career in the military. I did my time and then spent the next 25 years in various careers that were so unfulfilling. Though I always had hopes and dreams of being this and that, the military was the one thing that I truly shined at. I truly feel that I was meant to be a soldier.

@alexmendivil4996 5 жыл бұрын

You have to David goggins you're way through life

@bighands69 5 жыл бұрын

+shane270wby If you had a family being in the military long term is not the best thing for them. More people need to do short service instead of going to college. Opening up training via the military might be the way to go in doing this. Instead of spending trillions on Colleges the government should be training young people via the military. Full time national guard service should be an easy option for many people. Or one year full time with the rest being part time. There is no reason why a school teacher could not be doing service part time.

@kirkgardner2002 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, not many men or boys would have the balls to do this

@carlosgonzales8348 5 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service. I speak positively not negatively people. Have respect for our veterans. Did you ever serve ? Our nation is grateful for these men. Patriotism is shown enthusiastically and I pray God will bless him and his family. For all America's veterans. Amen.

@siegfriedarmory6271 Жыл бұрын

Army: "You've been drafted" CSM: "You don't understand... I'm not trapped in here with you. You're trapped in here with me."

@daflyinhawaiian2 6 жыл бұрын

My Uncle, Command Sergeant Major Thomas S Miyashiro of the of the 442nd 100th Batallion served from 1942 - 1984 (42 years) passed away Wednesday October 5, 2016 at the age of 92.

@judsonkr 6 жыл бұрын

Salute.

@cuzzindavid66 6 жыл бұрын

Roland Galindo -RESPECT for your uncle Thomas S. Miyashiro! 42 years!!!!!!

@obfuscated3090 6 жыл бұрын

For those who don't know 442nd WWII history: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/442nd_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) Keep in mind many of their families were in US detention camps, but they went to war for the nation whose bigotry got their innocent families imprisoned!

@catlikepizzagaming8280 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you did the maths for all us retards

@marcussmith301 6 жыл бұрын

Respect

@jdsheleg8332 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding service, that was one hell of a ride! Me, still in the Reserves, 32 years, and counting.

@mikehawk120 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I have a HS buddy who went guard and active guard just after HS, I ended up going active navy though.

@mikehawk120 Жыл бұрын

@Karl with a K aktIalLY

@mikehawk120 Жыл бұрын

@Karl with a K you sound like a mouth breather no?

@EddieLeal 2 жыл бұрын

40 YEARS! Incredible. Congrats and thank you for your service!

@kentrinfret2979 4 жыл бұрын

My uncle served in WW2 and was on the board trying germans in court , like Himler in Nurenberg, he just got awarded for it last year in 2019. He is still alive! Way to go uncle Al Loikits

@brianpalaganas8774 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you CSM Mellinger for your long , illustrious and tenured service from our country! Stay Army Strong Always!!!

@paulinotou 5 жыл бұрын

My father was a child when this guy was drafted. He grew up went to college and did a 27 year career in the Army before retiring. All of that within the span of this guys career and with many years to spear. Thank you for your service CSM Mellinger.

@tylerevans4829 4 жыл бұрын

That’s the definition of a true soldier

@SputnikEcho Ай бұрын

Congrats to the CSM! I, also, was drafted, however, in 1971. After serving two years active duty, I eventually returned to federal service for a total of 35+ years, with over 33 years service in the DOD. It was a rewarding journey to serve our country!

@silverhorder1969 5 жыл бұрын

At 40 years he will draw 100% of his pay as his pinchin! Being a CSM commands a lot of respect. Even top brass listens to what CSM’s say.

@kennyhuskisson2684 3 жыл бұрын

You got that right! I've seen it happen!👍✌

@marshalltucker6620 3 жыл бұрын

100% is correct. My 40 in the Navy will be 8/4/21..Command Master Chief.

@JRobbySh 3 жыл бұрын

Even? he knows more about the way a command works than almost any four star.

@c.j.cleveland7475 3 жыл бұрын

And God help the new Second Lieutenant who thinks he can order him around!! 🤦‍♂️ 🤷‍♂️

@jaycue7641 3 жыл бұрын

@@c.j.cleveland7475 that would be hilarious to see.

@melbro62 5 жыл бұрын

I was drafted ('69), Served with pride. Congratulations CSM Mellinger. A career worth the praise of a grateful nation.

@VIKING33NY 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You, Sir, for giving us the blanket of Freedom we all sleep under.

@joetree6000 3 жыл бұрын

🇺🇲👌👍

@eric777100763 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your service 40 years is a long time it's greatly appreciated!

@airplanegirl01 6 жыл бұрын

CSM Mellinger, thank you much for your dedicated service to out nation. I wish you only the best in whatever you decide for the future. I'm still in awe of how long you served. I thought my 24 years was long. :-)

@nickbeats1195 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service to our country Sgt.Major. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👌

@Jin-Ro 3 жыл бұрын

10yrs late with the recommendation, but hats off to him. A real patriot.

@joetree6000 3 жыл бұрын

👌👍🇺🇲

@ihmesekoilua 4 жыл бұрын

Me: *watching Minecraft videos* KZfaq: Here's a video about a soldier retiring, from eight years ago.

@IsraelCountryCube 3 жыл бұрын

you're an asshole ngl.

@ihmesekoilua 3 жыл бұрын

@@IsraelCountryCube Yea? Why do you think that? I'm making a comment on the youtube algorithm for recommending videos... did you think I was saying something else?

@bulletstop100 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding Sgt major, thank you for your service and sacrifice.

@sdlonewolf 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! What a run! Very motivational and he was in Ranger Battalion and served years in battalion and in Infantry line units.

@Mark-yb1sp 4 жыл бұрын

From one senior NCO to another: much respect SGM.

@HomeBudgetComputing 4 жыл бұрын

CSM. You'd think a MSG would know the difference. And of course a CPL points it out, lol.

@ryannegrete4785 4 жыл бұрын

Robert Roye ur cool

@markwright6045 Жыл бұрын

I'd lent that guy $20 in basic training in 1972, with compounded interest. He owes me 3 million dollars.

@jarheadleatherneck9965 6 жыл бұрын

Almost beat him, 37years 9 months Semper Fi

@Tony-og5up 6 жыл бұрын

So you are saying that YOU are one of only 18 men who served in the Corp for over 37 years? Oh Paleeeeeeeaaaaaase....................All of which were High Ranked Officers? Oh Paleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaase again. Bullshit!

@Roh-c8e 6 жыл бұрын

@@Tony-og5up How about you? did you ever served? Pleassssssssssseeeeee!

@jarheadleatherneck9965 6 жыл бұрын

@@Tony-og5up yeah tony what have you done. You are probably living in your mommie's basement.you shitbag.

@jarheadleatherneck9965 6 жыл бұрын

@@Tony-og5up oh by the way a lot more than 18 served that long. I personally know two that have 42 years. Check your facts dope

@indycustommade3568 6 жыл бұрын

Great job. That is some real dedication. I did my 8 in the Army and went to college. What rank were you when you retired? Don't be too hard on me Marine.lol

@scottfuller5194 6 жыл бұрын

I did 40 years, three months......32 in the Regular Force and the rest in the Reserves then was surprised to get a letter enrolling me in the ready serve.....!

@JuanAppleseed-ge6tb 9 ай бұрын

I spent six years in the Army, and it felt like an eternity and a split-second at the same time.

@steveascension9626 3 жыл бұрын

He's the kind of soldier that make armies & countries great & proud. Well done Sargent Major!

@manuelgchapajr4472 6 жыл бұрын

I joined on my birthday 7 July 1973! Retired 1 September 01 27 Years! Would do it all again in a Heartbeat! HOOAHH!!! MSG CHAPA

@CorekBleedingHollow 5 жыл бұрын

I'm only 2 and a half years enlisted in the Army and I feel like I'm losing my mind...

@heeder777 5 жыл бұрын

It will either get better or worse, if it goes south then move on to something more fitting for you but at 2.5 years you haven’t really experienced the good part....tough it out and give it a chance. I’m retired AF, you’re not experiencing the leading and responsibility that come with advancement. Go with the flow and move onward and upward. Just my humble advice as an old guy to a young man (I assume) who had the honor and courage to represent our nation in the armed forces. I’d be just as proud of you if you didn’t re-enlist as I am for you enlisting in the first place.

@jamesmadison7551 5 жыл бұрын

Bro lol todays my last day in the army, tomorrow is civilian life.

@grapas100 5 жыл бұрын

Corek BleedingHollow - As a 10 year Army vet I can tell you, it's what YOU make of it. My Army service was ten of the best years of my life.

@andrewjohnston4127 5 жыл бұрын

@Bobby Johnny same here and I left 15 years ago 😂

@jamesmadison7551 5 жыл бұрын

@Bobby Johnny i did since they messed up my wrist and neck.

@MrLeviathoth 4 жыл бұрын

Well done! If it weren't for this freak accident of a back injury at 18, I'd have 36 years in now (father was in 30, grandfather was in 30, family business, one could say), so it's fair to say that I'm choosing to live vicariously through you, sir. I'll say it, I'm envious. Again, congrats! You make America proud.

@user-iw5us6bl2l Ай бұрын

The classic Army soldier. I salute you CSM!

@timothywilliams1359 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is impressive. In 21 years in reserve components, I made it to O-4, and I doubt I know 1/100th what this CSM knows.

@timothywilliams1359 6 жыл бұрын

Okay, okay... at least I volunteered. And I've got 2 sons in the Corps and 1 in the Army.

@tewksburydriver8624 6 жыл бұрын

John Pierce... What an ignorant statement "reserve doesn't count". Reserve makes up half of the deployed troops who are balancing home life and military life. My reserve unit deployed to Irag and Afghanistan twice. Was their service less important than the active soldiers? Just a really stupid thing that you said.

@timothywilliams1359 6 жыл бұрын

It's cool. I don't get defensive about the reserve vs. active banter. Unlike most reservists today, I was never called to serve in combat or overseas. I don't pretend to be something I was not, and I honor everybody who served in any capacity.

@timothywilliams1359 6 жыл бұрын

Just curious, Mr. Pierce, have you served? A hell of a lot of reservists have paid the ultimate price in the past few wars of America. Most vets don't talk about them the way you do. With the typical 8 year enlistment in the National Guard, a soldier is now likely to spend a full two years on active duty, and at least a fair amount of that time in a combat zone.

@daltonandrew168 6 жыл бұрын

@John Pierce the military is not about who has it the hardest. Just because one member has it harder than another member, doesnt make him better . You logic makes no sense at all. Plenty of reservist have done amazing things. And the guy said he was in the reserves for 20- something years. Since you want to compare things, 20-something years in the reserves, can be just as bad and dangerous as a full 4 year enlistment from an active duty member

@MaskHysteria 6 жыл бұрын

God bless you CSM Mellinger. Enjoy your well deserved retirement!

@JoellBanks-ri1pn Ай бұрын

The Army didn’t recruit him, he recruited the entire Army.

@rogerramjet129 20 күн бұрын

God bless and preserve this man for his service, his dedication and resolute commitment to his country this man is a patriot

@HappiKarafuru 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service CSM Mellinger.

@davidsoltai8905 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your device and welcome home. God Bless and stay safe

@dagored4077 Ай бұрын

Total respect to you CSM Mellinger. From a British army vet.

@micahk99 3 жыл бұрын

So many people give up on the military and complain about the early years, I’ve been in the Navy for all of 3 years, yea there’s some bs that comes with it but that’s just like every aspect of life. I’m E-5 and want to go officer to fly, I absolutely love the Navy, the amazing encounters with the people I’ve met, the knowledge and places I’ve gone has helped me grow as a person. As a single guy who has no plans of getting into a serious relationship until my late 30s and family that shunned me I have no better place to be then with my brothers and sisters in arms. Incredibly impressed by this SGM, the amount of lives he’s not only defended but left an impression is a real blessing to our county.

@1nativeearth 2 жыл бұрын

My father, who just passed in April 2022, was his 1st Drill Sergeant at Fort Ord, California. He always wondered what happen to this fellow. What an amazing story!

@kennethleftwich1939 Жыл бұрын

He might have been my DI too, Ft. Ord basic in late 65 D-2-3

@1nativeearth Жыл бұрын

@@kennethleftwich1939 His name is Tony Garrido

@Mark-pg6fw 5 жыл бұрын

In the Navy Seabees, we had a command Master Chief retire with 44 years enlisted.

@jamesridoni 5 жыл бұрын

At 44 yrs they has to pry him out of his uniform

@daleslover2771 5 жыл бұрын

James Idoni 👍

@melvinplaysgaming4030 4 жыл бұрын

James Idoni over my cold dead body.

@thegreat1548 Жыл бұрын

what an amazing man, he got his draft ticket in his youth he accepted the challenge with a smile on his face and did't complain. war is not easy task but God will strengthen your heart when you are humble like this man with a desire to live..

@SolarWarden613 4 жыл бұрын

God Bless You United States Army Command Sergeant Major Jeffrey Mellinger Thank You For Your Outstanding Service

@VanquishMediaDE Жыл бұрын

The first unit (4th ID) I was assigned to had a few gentlemen that were Desert Storm Era vets. They were very down to Earth and a pleasure to work with, very professional and they had common sense (which is not common anymore). The only fella was a E5 lifer (he made E5 a long time ago and was grandfathered into the 20 year retirement phase, they let him retire as an E5 despite not progressing in rank that much during his career. I asked him why did not pick up E6 (or E7) by that point and he said he would rather go back to being a Specialist (E4) but they would not let him retire out at 20 being an E4 but he was grandfathered in for E5 20+ year retirement. He had been in practically as long as I had been alive (as I was in my mid 20s at that time). The other man picked up E6 (Staff Sargent) after our second deployment to Iraq. This was in the 2010s during the height of OEF/OIF, finding qualified tactically disciplined men to deploy was getting fewer and farther between, they made both of them force to retire (one of which was a bronze star & purple heart recipient at that). Personally I could care less how old someone is, or how long they have been in, if they are still worldwide deployable (and can continue to do the tasks) I say let them stay in. But not in today's ultra SJW PC cucked world, God forbid old whyte men stay in, we need more DIEversity. I got out in 2018 (ETS honorable discharge) and man oh man it was a dysfunctional mess when I entered and it was a dysfunctional mess when I left.

@BdogFinal14 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, he was drafted when I was in the 3rd Grade. Thank you, CSM.

@michaelcuchinelli5598 Жыл бұрын

When I was in the USAF stationed in Germany, I met a Lt Col that started his military career as a Private in the Army, the Air Force hadn't been created yet and he joined during WWII. When I met him it was 1983, he had went from enlisted ranks up to Lt Col during his 40+ years. Anyone with that much time in the military and in the officer ranks, you would expect that officer to have four stars but he spent a lot of years as enlisted and he was a very nice, friendly guy. I don't know when he got out but I would hope and like to think that when he did retire, it would be as a full bird Colonel. He was and is the longest serving person I have ever known.

@thomasseeger2047 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. I wish you health and happiness in your retirement.

@maureenvitiello1113 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your service. Wishing all the best.

@kengrantham4176 5 жыл бұрын

I was drafted August 23, 1972, three days after my college graduation. Had orders for Nam which were cancelled due to Paris Peace talks. Got out 90 days early in exchange for one year of active reserves. I enjoyed my time in the Army and looking back, I wish I had stayed in and made a career of it.

@bighands69 5 жыл бұрын

It needs to be a calling to have a career in the military. Doing one service term is hard never mind doing a career of it.

@tristanholland6445 Ай бұрын

I had something similar I enlisted in the Air Force in 1999 and had filled out the stuff for selective service when turned 18 in high school. After the Air Force at college the financial aid people said that I wasn't eligible because I had never filled out for selective service. They had to contact someone and faxed them my DD214. The government agreed that I wasn't a draft Dodger and unblocked the financial aid. Of course I had GI Bill but hey I use anything you're eligible for. It definitely was kinda funny though and shows you how stupid the government can be.