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Marines: "From Sea to Shining Sea"
2008-01-20
Click to watch the latest commercial, then, during halftime or between the games,

Spend some time reading about the making of the commercial by clicking on the stars for more film footage taken at each site. See pictures such as this




















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and for info like this:


As the America's Marines commercial production arrived at the Grand Canyon, everyone was thrilled for breathtaking vistas and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. No one expected to be greeted by a former Marine and member of the Hualapai Tribe on arrival.

Guano Point"Welcome to Guano Point," their guide told the assembled members of the Silent Drill Platoon, family members, film makers and assorted other crews. He came out to welcome the team onto the Hualapai reservation, about 60 miles north of Kingman, AZ, because "every Marine, old or young, is my brother and sister."


And did you know this happened at a Titan's football game?

Pre kick-off, the Titans paid homage to the 14,000 Tennesseans currently serving in the military. Members of the National Guard took the field for the National Anthem, unfurling an American Flag across 60 yards of the field.

After two quarters of football, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon was introduced to the crowd. It didnÂ’t matter that the Marines entered through the visitors tunnel, they were given a huge and warm reception. The crowd rose to its feet and didnÂ’t sit down.

As the Marines shifted into their performance every pause was filled with cheers and applause only to be outdone by roars of the very appreciative crowd. Some in the crowd even hushed others to be quiet and watch. Even the Titans paused to watch when they came back onto the field.

As the Platoon marched off the football field, fans yelled down from the crowd “Thank you.” The Marines also heard people screaming, “You’re my hero.” America loves the Marine Corps and in Nashville on this sunny Sunday afternoon, you could feel it in the air.

Posted by:Sherry

#9  Our thanks to him, Eric, and our prayers for his safe return.
Posted by: trailing wife   2008-01-20 22:06  

#8  No, TW. I've never been in the military. I do know that piece of etiquette, however. My brother is the military officer of the family. He'll be heading to the war again soon.
Posted by: Eric Jablow   2008-01-20 21:58  

#7  Damning with faint praise, Pappy? Nicely done!

You're a Marine (ret'd), Eric?
Posted by: trailing wife   2008-01-20 21:21  

#6  Wasn't this the commercial where San Francisco refused the USMC a filming permit to film on the city streets because it would supposedly impair traffic and cause people delays?

Yep. Along with a long history of other attitude-related actions.

However, they do lead the nation in creating and spreading sexually-transmitted staph infections...
Posted by: Pappy   2008-01-20 21:17  

#5  former Marine.
Posted by: Eric Jablow   2008-01-20 20:29  

#4  Ain't ascared to say it - brings tears to my eyes. Semper Fi to all our brothers and sisters in harms way and to those who've made the ultimate sacrifice.
Posted by: Bangkok Billy   2008-01-20 18:42  

#3  Lovely. Just lovely.
Posted by: Mike   2008-01-20 17:11  

#2  Thank you for the link, Sherry!
Posted by: Mullah Richard   2008-01-20 14:59  

#1  Wasn't this the commercial where San Francisco refused the USMC a filming permit to film on the city streets because it would supposedly impair traffic and cause people delays?

They made a great commercial anyway.

Posted by: FOTSGreg   2008-01-20 14:07  

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