Utah Marine credited with starting the famous ‘Oorah’ saying

One Utah veteran is now the oldest living Sergeant Major in the U.S. Marine Corps, and he is credited for starting the famous "Oorah" battle cry.

[kutter_ttl]

This man has achieved so much in his 31 years in the USMC but he's still so humble.

[AdamKlownzinger]

God bless this man. He’s left a legacy and as such will live forever

[davidforce]

He was the SgtMaj of the Marine Corps when I enlisted in 1977.

[mattnobrega]

As a marine veteran, I just want to thank you sgtmaj for the battle cry. God bless you sir. Semper fi and

[MrOlsonn]

I understand well why these types of men are so humble… they’re the nameless and faceless ones I’ve placed high up on a pedestal above myself. For they’ve given far more than I ever could’ve….

[wayne]

Thank you for your service Sir . Great story of a dedicated Marine . I just lost my brother on October 26 2022, He loved being a Marine . He was in Vietnam, One Nine , Walking Dead . God Bless you .

[christiandedome]

Thank You Sgt. Major
Take Care Be Safe

[usmc-veteran-]

This makes me proud to be a Marine for Life. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sergeant.

[richardthompson]

What a good man! God bless you for your service to our country.

[robdavidson]

Semper Fi, Sgt. Major Massero. From a former Marine Cpl. Your generation were our heroes.

[gavinlin]

so he's the guy who coined the term that has allowed me to respond to every command and statement with, Rah. So short and sends the message through.

[echo_]

Marines and historians have determined the true origins of "Oorah" lie with recon Marines stationed in Korea in 1953. During this time, reconnaissance Marines in the 1st Amphibious Reconnaissance Co., found themselves traveling via submarine to where they were needed. The memorable call of "dive, dive!" would be called on the intercom and a klaxon alarm, which made a very distinct "Aarugha" sound, would announce the descent of the sub below water.

The recon Marines, who heard this sound often, started using it as a motivational tool during runs and physical training. Over time, the word "Aarugha" came to be too much of a mouthful, and eventually molded itself into the familiar "Oorah, " according to Maj. Gary Marte, a retired Marine.

Confirmation for this version of the story rests with the official Marine Corps Training Reference Manual on the history of Marine recon, titled "Aarugha, "

[alexlifeson]

Thank you for your service, jarhead👍🇺🇸

[jojobuggs]

OORAH!!!
From Corporal B.
Thank You Sir for Your Service

[dandreer]

I came across this video when I opened YouTube. Even though I'm not American, I consider every American soldier like a soldier from my country. May God bless him, his family, and the United States :)

[TickleSalty]

My dad was with the USMC 1st Division on Guadalcanal in 1942. He always said that as Marines we don’t retire, we just become inactive. I felt the same way and I’m sure the Sergeant Major felt the same. SEMPER FI!!

[FuzzyMarineVet]

In 1918 the Marines in Bellow Wood were shouting Hoorah! through a gas mask. It sounded a lot like dogs barking. They earned the name "Devil Dogs" from the German soldiers in that battle who were terrified by them. I know this because I am a United States Marine.

[theway]

God bless this man. Wish our nation had more like em.

[billyeubank]

OOOrah, Sgt Maj. God Bless you and yours. "The Gunny."

[cardo]

Sgt. Major Massaro was the Sgt. Major of the Corps from April 1977 to August 1979. While I was on active duty (1974 to 1980).