Trace Adkins - Still A Soldier [Official Video]
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- The official music video for "Still A Soldier" featured on Trace's album 'Something's Going On'. traceadkins.ln...
Subscribe to Trace's Channel: traceadkins.ln...
Listen to Trace Adkins: traceadkins.ff...
www.TraceAdkin...
Facebook: / traceadkins
Twitter: / traceadkins
Instagram: / traceadkins
#TraceAdkins #Trace25
I married my soldier 57 years ago and lost him 9 months ago. He served his 4 years in Vietman, but he was still a soldier the day he died. I just listened to Trace Adkins sing this song again. I'm still, and will always be, the wife of my soldier. My thanks every time I hear this song.
I’m sorry for your loss mam. I salute your husband and I salute you..thank you both for your service.
My heart goes out to you❤
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
I hope somebody told him welcome home out of every war we have fought they were the ones that did not receive praise they were spat on criticized and demonized I hope that somebody in his life told him welcome home I try and say that to every vet that comes my way because it doesn't matter if you fought world war 1 world war 2 Vietnam Desert Storm or any other major conflict that has happened I don't tell them thank you for your service no I tell them welcome home and I pray that anyone who has eyes says the same thing for it is not the battles they have fought in that makes it noteworthy but the blood tears and pain they have suffered to keep the rest of us from having to experience the hardships they have so to your soldier the next time you visit his grave tell him from me welcome home
Bless for England obviously respect to hubby
Once a Marine, ALWAYS a Marine !
There's no such thing as a former Marine
Semper Fi 🇺🇸
Thank you for your service. May God bless you and provide all your needs.
Damn right, Semper Fidelis.
SEMPER FI
I'm a US NAVY Veteran's Daughter and I'm proud to be a Veteran's DAUGHTER
Hi Hannah how are you doing today 😊❤
from a Marine brat , i say proudly ,fair winds and following seas to your beloved sailor father
I'm a proud mom of a Navy SARC. He's been in since 2007 decided to make it a career thought he was retiring in 4 years he decided to go higher up I thought he already was there because he's enlisted but super proud I'm sure he will make master Chief
USAF veterans daughter❤❤
From an Army brat it is the one thing about my dad that I am proud of.
I'm a veteran and the real heros are those that didn't come home 😢
Yes, and no. All y'all, are heroes.
Thanks For your Service
We unfortunately that's true , I served with the 75th and leave no man behind is the moto. To our best we never did, but I still have problems at times
You are right the real heroes are the young kids who gave us there all just for us to take it for granted. And they get sent home in a pine wood box.
Amen Brother. USN 1981 thru 1989. God bless all of those who served. My love and respect to all of you brothers and sisters. God Bless.
"And when a brother falls , there's a part of him that does too." This ones true
My husband has been out for 10 years now - and this rings 100% true when one of his buddies or someone dies - he feels every ounce of this....
Amen brother for police and military both
@@timesuprepo2 And for those of us in the fire service as well.
@@hollygennaro5874 agreed
I'll never forget waking up one night feeling that something was wrong, then checking the casualties list from OIF/OEF and seeing my buddy SSG James McNaughton on that list. To go along with SPC Eric Ramirez, SSG David Perry.😭🇺🇲
Once a soldier always a soldier. Hoo rah
Heck yeah
When my recruiter asked me why I wanted to enlist in the Army I think my answer surprised him. I said "this country has given me all I could ever ask. Good schools, a safe place to grow up, freedom. I think it's time I repaid some of that." My dad was with me and I heard him sniffle a bit. It took the sergeant a minute to respond and when he did he looked at my dad and said "I wish more of my recruits felt that way." Unfortunately an eye issue kept me from serving, something I have regretted ever since. It would have been an honor and a privilege to be able to wear my country's uniform.
Thank you even though you didn't serve you still tried you deserve it
@@caveman4694 troll
Tarasdad Uphold your spirit, teach Tara right from wrong. Raise a good family, be a righteous man. Debt paid, x2.
Tarasdad...I Never Served, But I’ve Held A Lot Of Hands & Carried A Lot Of Water...Always Faithful❣️🥰😘
You've done a lot by sharing your respectful attitude. Teach "Tara" to respect the military and to honour your country's flag.
I miss my uncle's and my church member and my great grandfather thank y'all for y'all service enjoy heaven my papa d and cousin thank y'all for y'all service the last two I have left
49agedsupportmisc country USA
Been out since 2012. There isn’t a day goes by when my body doesn’t ache. I fought for an ungrateful and apathetic nation that seems to be going to hell in a hand basket, but damn it I’d do it all again in a heartbeat. I’m still a soldier.
Thank you for your sacrifices, not just in the service, but throughout your life.
Have you listened to, Am I the Only One by Aaron Lewis?
It fits with your opinion about our Country and I agree with you 100% when you speak about the shape our Country's in!!
My Husband is a Marine, as well as his Dad who
served 3 terms in Vietnam and he just turned 90 a couple months ago!! I thank you for your service and all that you've had to sacrifice for me and my Children, so they can live free!! God Bless you, even though thanking you just isn't enough, but I say it with every fiber of my being!!
Sincerely, Robin, from Athens, Georgia. Home of the 2022 National Championship team! Georgia BullDawgs!! It's the Year of the Dawgs!!
May you find peace in life and know that young people appreciate what you do/did
Thank you for your service
I got out in March of 2011 and I agree with you 100% and feel the pain everyday and the mental anguish.
To all who served before, to all who serve today, and to those who will serve tomorrow, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
Gabriel Vazquez ah new york yankees Really mate 😏
And we thank people like you for supporting us
Gabriel Vazquez your welcome
thank you for wasting tax payer money fighting a load of nonsense....
Na, I cant really blame people for taking a job. I just blame people for glorifying battle and military service.
jbwifi
Tell our enemies to behave and not take over other countries or US and we'll stay home.
We wish we could do more:
for the farmers being slaughtered in South Afrika,
the Coptics being slaughtered in Egypt,
take down the DMZ unifying Korean like we did the Iron Curtain, etc.
signed,
a Soldier always
PS we do much more than just fight on the battle field.
Different country, but I’ve served with you guys. Much Respect.
@Hello How Are You Doing Today.? Hope You’re Doing Good
I just got medically discharged from the Army a month ago. Served exactly 3 years. My life plan was to serve until retirement. But it got cut short thanks to mineres disease. If someone asked me would i do it all over again? You damn right i would
im not american but i think its awsome that you would do that for ur country
I would love to
Buckeye Colt...I’m From Ohio & I Am Proud Of Any1 Who Serves...🇺🇸
Thank You for Your Service!!!
Buckeye colt your story sounds exactly like my son's he was also medically retired from the army he served 3 years as well his injury was due to a helicopter hitting turbulence at the same time he opened the door to jump.6 Hairline fracures to his skull.
"And if they called and needed him back, he'd be on that plane."
Damn straight... may be a little slower, not quite as nimble, but thousands and thousands of us would be there if the need arises.
Thank you brother!
Amen to that meandale, even if we can hardly move we WILL stand up for this great country of ours until the day we die!!!
meandale Id be one of those thousands, I didnt choose to separate and id gladly answer the call to come back!
Not an American, but since my brothers have bled shoulder to shoulder with your brothers... HOOAH!
Greetings from a Estonian Defense League member
Amen to that man
Shoulder to shoulder, back to back brother even when I'm 100
I served for 12 years and even though I am a veteran now this song is still very true. Even though I am out of the service now I am still a soldier and always will be. R.I.P. to all my brothers and sisters who never made it back with me.
God bless you and thanks for your service and your bravery and courage
Thank you for your service I’m sighing up soon
What do you mean sisters, are women deployed as well in other countries like Iraq and others
Hooah!
@@Empathy_17 yes!!
I am a daughter of an Air Force medic. My ex served 6 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. I was by his side for 10 years of his service. Now my oldest is a 2nd Lt in the US ARMY. I could not be prouder of these men!
My Dad has been out 56 years and he's still a SOLDIER.. I am PROUD OF ALL OUR VETERANS... THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
As an American veteran I would like to say thank you for your support in what your father did what I did in Afghanistan and those we lost it feels good to know there's those who actually still support us in our defense of this country God bless you and again thank you for your support
I don't like being thanked
🙏 we just did our job.
@@jameszumalt3451 I will always DEFEND MY MILITARY May Your Higher Power be with you always. ... Your friend
@@landynlewis2726 didn't have to be rude or mean about. Don't want to be thanked then stay off . Cause I WILL ALWAYS BE THANKING MY MILITARY
Still a Marine, “Semper “ screaming Devil Dog till I die!!! God bless all the branches of service.
Semper means always. Therefore semper fi (semper fidelis) meaning always faithful. It's all Latin
Nathan Staggs thank you for your service
Semper Fi. New recruit here, shipping out in a few days for boot in San Diego, I'm proud and honored to be a part of the Marine Corp family
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service and please stay safe
This song reminds me about TOD BEAMER from the flight 93🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸✈️
TO ALL SOLDIERS
Whether
Hoooahh
Hooorah
Anything else out there
Under JESUS, fighting for this nation is the GREATEST HONOR.
MANY VETERAN TRUCK DRIVERS OUT THERE TAKING CARE OF THIS NATION. SALUTE TO ALL THOSE OUT THERE DEFENDING,HAULING, SALUTING.
PRAISE AND RAISE UP THE NAME JESUS
HIS NAME IS WHAT KEEPS SOLDIERING PROPERLY SOLDIERING
FREEDOM COST
MEN AND WOMEN SERVE AND DIE.
GOD GAVE HIS GREATEST GIFT:::::: JESUS
Once a soldier, ALWAYS a soldier,you don't just forget your training.
thats regardless of where ur from aussies feel the same
@357 mag You got that right. I still am a Soldier when at work. I usually get all kinds of compliments for doing a good job. I also saved a coworkers life when he was choking.
Amen.and so true
Thank you y’all for serving wherever and whatever branch! 🇺🇸💯💪🏻🙏🏻
357 mag... it's not your training that you may forget that matters, it's your oath to this country that you should never forget.
Great song. My son was a member of the 82nd Airborne, 1-505th PIR. Medically (honorably) discharged from injuries thanks to an IED. PTSD is also a problem, but he is a guide for the wounded veterans of Oklahoma by taking them hunting on weekends during waterfowl seasons. Our daughter-in-law sees that it helps him also. His issues with PTSD aren't close to what they used to be. God bless all of our troops.
@Trace Darrell Adkins I'm a little hesitant to do that and I don't know how to be sure I'm not getting hacked by someone claiming to be you. Thank you so much! I loved the role you played in the movie "Lifted".
@Jon Hillard Thank you Jon, and please pass along our thanks to him as well. Our son's biggest injuries are the kind you can't see, and it breaks my heart that he can't get the help he needs. We are so grateful for the daughter we gained the day she married our son in 2012. We live 500 miles apart, and it's easier for us to travel than it is for them with 3 kids. He will open up to his dad rather than me, but our daughter-in-law tells me things so that I know what he is going through also. We never judge, and he knows he can talk to us, at least he can his dad. Take care Jon!
I will pray for your son. God bless him.
@Jon Hillard I will pray for son too. God bless him.
@@thoughtsofanoldSoldier Thank you sir, God bless you and thank you for your service as well!!
Tell I day I die.... I'll defend this land hand to God the Father have mercy on my soul
And explains a lot about my dad and why he was working for the uso needed a lot of work for both the government and especially for the military, the song reminds me of him, and the others that over the years that I've met, including Gulf War vets that I met I lived through the Gulf War I was overseas where the missiles were happening most Americans had civilians had left and I had nowhere to return to so I stayed put, I've lived through two Wars and in unless you also include the Vietnam War and I was a child back then and I remember the vets who my dad had to council... So yeah that's true this song is very true.
Once a soldier, always a soldier. If it's in your blood you can never get it out.
I dunno about that. I got a friend who literally never talks about it and says it was just a former job.
It's tough to separate it once you get out, I was an MA in the Navy (military police), now that I am out, it is tough for me to not put people in their place when need be.
@@Angron789
It's the ones that are •ALWAYS• constantly running off at the mouth "talking about it"
that you can always be dead certain are the most
*FULL OF TOTAL SHIT*
and never really actually did anything even worth running off at the mouth ABOUT.
(ShitBirds..Stolen Valor..etc...).
The ones that are quiet, keep it mostly bottled up & locked down tight, got their shit squared 24-7-365
and "never talk about it"??.....
•THOSE• are the ones that *WERE* truly committed..
still *ARE* truly committed..
and forever •WILL BE• truly committed to their service their OATH and their country.
There just ain't no such thing as-
A "Former" Soldier... Doesn't Exist!
Damn straight
Been out almost 31 years, STILL A MARINE,OORAH!!!
Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤️, Happy New Year once again!
@@traceadkins8626 I love your music.Keep it coming,Trace!😄
Thank you once again for your love towards my music 🎶 Do you mind if we talk somewhere private? I'm not on here much.
I've never served (not even of age) but I have close people to me that did. OORAH
Ooh rah! Semper Fi, Devil Dog! Served 4 years in my beloved Corps as a 5831, Correctional Specialist (Brig Rat.) Married an 1833 (Amtracker.) Ooh rah!!
“And when a brother falls, there’s a part of him that does too”. That line gets me every…single…time. Rest easy brothers.
@Hello How Are You Doing Today.? Hope You’re Doing Good
and it always hurts even 45 years later
The path to freedom and safety is paved with blood, sweat, and tears.
God bless those who served and died serving.
All of the freedom that we have today if from the military heros that served and I thank them with being a Vietnam veterans granddaughter we appreciate what you all do
To all who have served, and serve today, don't listen to the hate on the news, MILLIONS UPON MILLIONS stand and salute you, we thank you, we pray for you, we love you!
Sheepdog Smokey thank as a 21 year old who is joining the Navy it's hartwarming to know there is people like you
Thank you for giving encouragement to the younger generation of soldiers!!!!!!!
@Michael Jarrett And that's why I respect veterans above politicians, the oath sworn was more than just a job, it was "the job must be done." My Great Uncles and Grandfather waded into the hell that was WWII, my Father served during Vietnam, many friends/family since then. Being willing to die for the freedom I enjoy today, simply, means that I will always stand with you over those demanding I bow to their politics.
@Michael Jarrett My Dad was radar, Granddad an MP, great Uncle was Tank Commander, they were the same, just buckle down and get the job done, it's a way of life for them (or was for two) and for me.
@Trace Adkins Please don't insult our intelligence as this account joined just days ago, uses language and formatting that Trace would not use, and is just fishing for a way to use people.
I'm still an active soldier, and have been for 12 years, this song is a great honor for every soldier.
I would also like to see this recognition for veterans and soldiers in my country.
An enthralling and emotional song, thank you for that!!!
God bless you
Thanks for ya service
Thanks for your Service God Bless you all. ❤😊
Guess you are German or Austrian ? I am always sad how we NOT honour our soldiers and first responders 😢
May God bless and protect them all❤🙏😇
Hi Elaine how are you doing today 😊❤
Thanks so much elain, send me your WhatsApp number
Proud daughter of a Marine who later joined the Air Force, career military, proud adopted mom of an Army Blackhawk instructor Soldier. Generations have served this country but we don't acknowledge the debt we owe them. Wake up America, FREEDOM ISN'T FREE it takes courage and blood and loneliness and treasure and it takes strong supportive families to help our military serve with honor. Pray for our beloved nation and support where you can. Lastly, say Thank You!
Thanks to Trace Adkins - this is so beautiful.
as a humble US citizen i thank all of your family for its service to our nation
My father and Uncles were in the military pre WW2 and WW2, my 5 brothers were all in the military, my Husband was a Vietnam veteran. I honor them for their bravery to protect our USA and that they were able to stand tall with pride for doing just that. Thank you for sharing this song with us Trace Adkins. God bless you.
@Trace Darrell Adkins God bless you for all you've done to encourage our Soldiers and their families. To stand up for what is right and good!
❤
Amen Brothers 🙏❤
Once a soldier, ALWAYS a soldier. to all soldiers current and retired, I salute you.
Yes sir I'm sorry and sick to my stomach and embarrassed to what the country has become sitting on the fence easy to say send more mem the the people who bitch should stand behind them or a Walk around Arlington God bless USA and gods country
Thank you for your service ❤
@@JodiNation welcome.
My Grampa,my Dad, my son all served during war times. Thank God they all came home❤
I served in Iraq from 90-91... Came home and served as firefighter/paramedic for 25 years... If that call came in... I'd go back in a heartbeat... Thank you Trace for this song... And to all my brothers and sisters in arms God bless and stay safe
THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE !
Dude...Iraq, first Persian Gulf War? You were there as invaders and you occupied this country. Second war in middle east in Iraq and Afghanistan were the same. Your country murdered a lot of ppl cause they had an business.
@@ewerti Your an Idiot!!! Slap your parents for having you
Semper Fi!! 3rd MarDiv 90-91
@@ewertiStep 1: Iraq invades Kuwait Step 2: NATO responds and removes the INVADING Iraqi troops from Kuwait Step 3: NATO troops stop at the Iraqi border
NATO is the invader? Please don't be and ignoramus.
I've been out of uniform for 26 years but damn straight I'd rejoin in half a heart beat. My blood will always run red, white and blue and my oath does not have an expiration date. Enemies of freedom beware there are more of us than you.
amen
thank u for the job doing are country your a hero
God bless! Thank you so much for your service ! 💪🏻🙏🏻💯🇺🇸
1,000 times as many people that would fight for freedom than against it
Just remember this quote: Fight because you love what's behind you, not because you hate what's in front of you (I know it didn't go exactly like it, but you get my point)
My father is serving (dog trainer) in the DPR army, (east Ukraine, civil war) and so basically your enemy, but I know that he will respect you as much as he would respect an fellow soldier. It's not about wanting to kill curtain races or destroy curtain country's, it's about showing your loyalty to your country, to YOUR ideology and most of all, to what YOU believe is good.
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 I WILL STAND FOR THE FLAG AND KNEEL FOR THE CROSS ✝️✝️✝️ I wish this nation would still do that! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE FOR ALL WHO SERVED! WE SALUTE YOU GUYS!
Thank u addison us soldiers dont hear it enough .. ya ive been retired 8 yrs. Now but yet again THANK U FOR THE SUPPORT
Once a soldier always a soldier doesn't matter new or been in for awhile or retired or we die WE ARE ONCE AND ALWAYS A SOLDIER
Amen !
Thanks currently being deployed to iraq this made me feel safe when I saw Iraq veteran on his helmet knowing people come back thank you again
I will too but there’s just some people I know that won’t do it sadly. Some people just don’t have any respect
Been 8 years almost been through combat, rehab then again and again, I found god and Jesus. I still have A hard time dealing with family work and family. It’s hard all my brothers commenting I know nothing helps. I served with the 3rd I.D. 7th btab. 4b.c.t. MOs 11bravo. If anyone needs help or anything please reach out and I love I respect and I understand what hell your going through and how much you had to do and partake in. Taking or giving. It’s a good song an amazing song, but keep your mind and yourself squared away sir’s
🙏❤️👍🙏🙏🙏❤️
I married the Navy and he became a support member for special forces, I am also a Navy Brat. My father and my ex husband were in for 20 years. I still believe in the American Dream, support all branches of military, still have a love of our country but most importantly, I support him, my , father, my grandfather, my great grandfather and my great great grandfather. Generations of love for this great Nation!!!
Hi Freyja where are you from?
I was at a billy Joel concert Memorial Day weekend and he did “Goodnight Saigon” when he got to the chorus the lights came up and veterans past and present were behind him arm in arm. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house and the chants of USA afterwards was amazing.
My son is serving right now as I write this..Straight from high school to Bootcamp to over seas for 2 years now.John miss ya buddy
MY BLOOD RUNS RED WHITE AND BLUE TOO ! TRACE YOU MADE A GREAT SONG HERE! I CRY FOR MY FLAG ! ❤❤❤
He came to shake our hands and say thank you before we deployed to Afghanistan in 2012. Hell of a guy and very humble!!
I returned from a tour of duty in Vietnam in 1971. When we landed, over 150 war protesters greeted us from behind the airport fence, just 50 feet away from the plane. About 20 MPs were stationed along the fence for security. It wasn't until 1986 that the city of Chicago finally decided to hold a "Welcome Home" parade for Vietnam veterans. At the time, I was working in downtown Chicago, so I was able to join the parade and march alongside others from the 1st Aviation Brigade in Vietnam. To my amazement, and the city's, 200,000 people participated in the parade, with an estimated 500,000 spectators lining the streets. The city had only planned for a maximum of 10,000 people, both in the parade and watching it, so traffic was tied up for hours and they were not happy. It was an incredible experience.
1970, Seattle WASHINGTON-ANGER AT AIRPORT. HEAD UP, UNIFORM ON-HOME ON LEAVE THEN OVER TO SERVE IN WEST GERMAN BOARDER GUARDS+ TREATMENT LIKE: HERO. 1965, retired now and find: "CITIZENS THAT APPRECIATE VETERANS CAN BE FOUND- HATERS-LKE TO HATE-❤LOVERS🎉LOVE❤WE ALL HAVE TO CHOOSE. I CHOOSE❤will fight
Thanks for your service, I was in the Army for 7 years and my divorce ended that, I miss her- the Cannon and not the nag,😏
Denver brother that's freaking awesome thank you so much for serving our country I was about a child when it happened but my older brother was over there I never got to know him thank you so much
You guys and gals were done wrong too. You did what you were told to. Then were treated like hell when you come home. My uncle Charles came home in a body bag treated like a hero for getting killed by a mortar. While the rest were dammed. My hats off to you soldier. 🫡 🖖
@@donaldhoudek2889
Who tf cares!!??? You've more than earned that tribute, brother!! Please, accept this small, humble tribute to you, your brothers and, sisters, your families and, friends, especially those on The Wall. It's not much. But, it's from my heart:
🫡
From a brother who served a generation later.
I retired from the Army in 1991 after 20 years of service. Not a day goes by that I remember those times and the brothers and sisters I served with. May the Good Lord protect those still serving.👍👍
I was a British soldier for 30 years I fought in five wars for my country and it's true what this song says, my wife says that I am still in the army, but what did we really fight for when the youth of today have forgotten that the freedom and liberty that they enjoy today men and women fought and died for them
thank you!!!!
@@robertslater8661
From a brother across The Pond, I thank you for your service to King and, country, lad!!
🫡 Outta mutual respect, brother.
🇬🇧 🤝 🇺🇲
Thank you Robert, we are each other's staunchest ally. I've trained with yours in Scotland, served overseas with them, and have my fond memories. Not all of today's youth has forgotten. Keep up the faith, there are many faithful youth who will take our places.
From this veteran who served as a combat medic for 30 years in the U.S. Army in Afghanistan and Iraq. I will always be soldier. I would go back if they would let me.
❤
You never lose it. If it's truly in your blood, you just never lose it. You still subconsciously fall into a March when you are walking down the road with a friend. You never forget how to salute. this old lady's been there and done that.
Hello 👋. How are you?
Hi
Exactly 💯
This song is so inspiring...I can't help it's on repeat ❤😊
@@lisaselby-brood1897
Ya damn right, honey!! LOL
I STILL USE THE "KNIFE-EDGE, FULL HAND POINTING GESTURE" TO THIS VERY DAY............... 33 YEARS LATER!! LOL
As a retired military Combat disabled veteran this song means a lot to me!
Thank you for your service
You always a soldier for rest of your life Trace
Hi Debra how are you doing today 😊❤
Thanks so much my lovely fans
Could you send me your WhatsApp number so that we can chat
My amazing friend Troy used to always say to me: "You'll always be a soldier, it's in your blood!" I miss him every day & am so thankful for everything he & my Army taught me & for ALWAYS being there.
Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶❤️, Happy New Year once again!
Thank you for being a fan and liking my page & God Bless you.
How are you and your family doing hope you've all been vaccinated.
This song gives me chills what about you...?
Love this song. I was a sailor and an airman. Proud to have served and to have worn both uniforms. God bless our vets and thank you Trace for this song.
@Greg LeJacques Bullshit you ass!!! Marine wife and proud of it!!!
I've been out for 30 years, after serving 13 years. I'm still a soldier and I'll always be a soldier!
@Hello How Are You Doing.?
Thank you for your service!!!!❤
I gave an oath to protect and defend never will I forget those who were by my side. This song speaks so much truth. Once a soldier always a soldier. My heart goes out to those who never made it back and for the families of the fallen.. From one veteran to all fellow veterans never forget who we are and thank you for your service
Please tell me I'm not the only one this video made me start to cry. This is something I feel allot of people have forgotten the meaning of and respect that isn't shown when it always should.
Bethany Scott amen
I thought I could hold it together, but I started crying when he got the concert tickets.
Hell ya brother
Yea mate i cried
@Bryan dalton Thank You for your service!
Once a marine always a marine I got out 1979 if they need me back God damn it I'll be there
Semper Fi Sir, just got out last August but you know if a war breaks out I’m back in
Semper Fi, I just enlisted, I'll be leaving in a few days for MCRD in San Diego, thank you for your service, I'm honored to be able to carry on the legacy of the corp and to be a part of the family
@@brandinisartini7508 you're not a part of the Corps til you grad. Boot camp
Once a soldier always a soldier retired or not i retired 9 years ago and to this day im still a soldier long with many.. THANK U FOR ALL THAT HAS SERVED,RETIRED,PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE OR STILL SERVING ....DOESN'T MATTER THE BRANCH WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS RESPECT ALL .. LOVE THIS COUNTRY I SERVED IT FOR 22 YRS. ALWAYS WILL SERVE NO MATTER WHAT...
thank u for the job doing are country your a hero
This song reminds me of my grandpa, he was a veitnam veteran, I lost him when I was 14, love you grandpa 😢
Hi momzy how are you doing today ❤😊
Thanks so much momzylife
Send me your WhatsApp number momzy
As a Veteran of 12 years in the USAF, that salute at the end got me! They may of taken my uniform from me but they can never take my Patriotism! I joined for the right reasons! I wanted to serve my country and I did selflessly. I was wrongfully discharged and it hurts more than anything because I really do feel I bleed Red, White and Blue!! God Bless the USA!
Thank you Trace for another amazing song!
Brytanie McKay Thank You for serving! I too am a USAF Veteran and I bleed Red, White and Blue🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
You're so right brother!!! I can't express the way I feel about the division in our country. I see RED WHITE BLUE..... GREEN FOR ARMY LOL💪👍👍👌👈👨👩👧👦👉👏🌎 ALL Family friends. Life is to short to be mad
Brytanie McKay amen if I'm ever needed back I'll be on that plane without hesitation U.S ARMY
Brytanie McKay God bless you for what you was out there doing for this country as well. Those that know you will always look up to you for putting your life at risk for this country.
Brytanie McKay Sadly most who didn't serve don't really care but me I never served but I respect every armed forces cause they are doing something that we won't do but I wish ppl would salute to our flag cause that is our treasure to respect as well.
I did 4 years in the Army. 2 years in Iraq and I am still a soldier. I will be 50 this month and will still defend this country.
Amen to all how served, and a hallelujah to all those who came home.
Alex Laatsch Amen.
Alex Laatsch amen
Alex Laatsch god bless our war criminals
Alex Laatsch that is a nice comment
Thank you that means a lot to me Alex
OEF veteran hearing this for the first time and I actually live on Dogwood Dr in Nashville Georgia. Pretty cool!
24 years old still Filipino soldier..
Thank you Brother. We were stationed right down the road from each other. God Bless you and your family. 🇺🇸 Engineer's Lead the Way! Hooah!
🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲Daddy served in WWII, Korea, Germany, Korea again, Vietnam, and Germany again. WWII in the Navy and 29 years in the Army. He retired as E9, and I forget the name of this rank. He hadn't held that rank long before he retired.
Big Brother served in Vietnam, too, but it was more than enough for him.
My father-in-law served in the Army, too. I know he was in Vietnam, but don't know the rest. He passed during our 2nd year of marriage and we don't talk about our dad's service.
Our families were blessed that they came home, even though they carried/carry hidden scars from the wars they were part of. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Sargent Major, just so you know.
@@joerobo682 Thank you so much!
22 yr veteran of the U.S. Army here. Once a soldier always a soldier. It's NOT a job it who you are, it's what you stand for, it's what you will always be. It's not given..it's earned.
My birth father is a retired soldier now a truck driver driving round the country today. This song feels different to me every time I listen to it.
A lot of us were drivers. It makes a good income and you're not closed in.
Lots of former military are/have been law enforcement officers, too-serving our country at home.
With the exception of 2, all the men of my family (by birth and marriage) were/are veterans. And proud to serve their country.
My elderly(now passed) relatives, in particular my Dad, were like that meme on the Internet of the elderly man hunched over and walking with a cane away from one of the memorials in Washington DC. Behind him is his shadow, but walking erect, in combat gear, with a pew pew on his shoulder, ready to answer the call if his country needed him again.
Dad would have been 96 if he had lived 5 more months.
ETA He passed away in 2017.
Your father is a hero God bless
made me cry. OORAH!
Enrolled early this year. Gonna be a soldier forever.
My husband served 23 years before retiring almost 4 years ago. I miss the life but I love being with him everyday more. He still carries himself the same way and I don't think that will ever go away.
What one Moron could have given this a Thumbs down?! Trace Adkins a true Patriot, Love the song, love the video...
I was thinking the exact same thing.
Tammi Griffin Its the people who don't stand the people who come here free and the people who burn our flag
They are dyslexic they thought it said dis i like.
Whoever dislikes this is a jackass. Great song. America is great. Fuck Terrorist you want some come to Texas and get you some I’ll gladly stand in my front yard and shoot every last one of them mother fuckers. Because America is my home and ain’t no one going to take that from me and my family and more importantly no one is going to take it away from the men and women who fought and are fighting and have died to keep us free. USA forever!
Apparently 347 of them...maybe they don't like country? I'm not a country music fan, but I completely appreciate the lyrics, respect & passion this & other videos like it have & it's message...so true.
"he'll stand when he hears the anthem" wish we all still thought that way . ill always stand and so should you
I love the part especially with trace Adkins raspy voice even though he wrote if before Rich athletes without a case in terms world and more likely to be shot when. They visit their old neighborhoods of see from and family and one their own kind shoots them out of jealousy but if a police officer pulled them over which would most likely be in the state of the team they play for so even better odds they'd get a pass and asked for a picture and autograph. Because they get play sports for outrageous contracts and live lives only most Americans can dream of and the whole reason they get to is because of the flag that represents the same nation their so called protesting made upload statistics mors white then Latin men are shot daily by police usually for good reasons. But black men are killed daily or more likely to be by other black men. But these disgraceful athletes kneel for the Most un-racist or hateful song and we'll our national most important song that is about our for Father's and everyone who serves but people supporting these athletes call them hero's for being hateful but if they'd listen to the anthem they'd learn what @ hero is not someone who wears pads.and thing their warriors. The only warriors on the field are wearing the uniforms of our military wave or holding flags.
Amen
Durn right
backyardbladesmith damn strait
COMBATVET 01 Your damn right
I have cousins on the wall, brother in Arlington, I served 20 and would bleed and die today for America. Blessed to be free. It never goes away, I cry when I hear the anthem and pray for those who never came home. I love this land.
This is such a perfect song for all soldiers. I never served in the American Army. But I did serve my country in Canada in the Canadian Military for 35 years. I just retired 26 December 2021. I felt lost for awhile but I will always be a soldier. I have done 3 tours in Bosnia, 1 in Somolia, 1 in the Middle East and 2 tours in Afghanistan. Anyway love Trace Adkins wish he would come to Canada I would love to see him.
@@majaidman
Much love and, respect from a fellow warrior from your neighbor to the south, friend!
🫡 🇨🇦 🤝 🇺🇲
Every day!
Iam a city boy from bklyn NY and proud.but in 15 years in my bbeloved U.S ARMY. (2tours in Iraq and 2 in Afghanistan). I spent alot of time in the beautiful state of GEORGIA. FT. BENNING /Columbus.. I fell in love with country music because..well when was the last time you herd a rapper make a song about vets. Some Rockstars do. Avenged sevenfold 5 finger death punch... but no one does like Toby. Trace. Excetra.....
People don't give enough respect to any War Veteran. Thank you for all you people that served and serve for our country seriously thank you
I love this song. I am an active duty member of the USAF. thanks Trace for all that you do for the service members.
Very fuckin cool. I am disabled but my Wife served 8 years in the Navy starting in 2000 and our son is an Airborne Army Ranger Scout. Thank you Trace.
My family has been in the service since ww1 and I'm proud of them and all veterans and service members now if it wasn't for them we wouldn't be here today God bless America this country has fought for ever right we have have
My dad was in the Army thank goodness he’s still with us , my husband is a retired Navy pilot, I spent so many sleepless nights when he was deployed, this June this June we’ll celebrate 45 years together,two of our grandsons are in the Marines. May God Bless our troops Past, Present and Future
My fathers served in Korea , and my uncles In WW2 . "GOD BLESS AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE".
God bless all who have served and those who are wearing our country's uniform today
I hung up my Blues in 1989 and on behalf every veteran who ever hears one of Trace Adkins' song, Thank you for remembering us. I just kind of wish you didn't keep hiding cut onions in the videos.
Every once in a while I have to listen to this song.I'm a US Army Veteran myself and these vocals mean so much to me.No matter how long I've been out of the Army , I'm still a soldier each and every day.I don't know where I'd be today without the values and discipline I learned from the military.Although my family and I made so many sacrifices during my deployments , I'd do it all over again if I had too.You can take the soldier out of the Army , but you can't take the Army out of the soldier.
What MOS were you in? I want to join the rangers when I turn 17 but right now I am 10.
I listen to this also been out 54 years now . Still a soldier I've told my wife I want this song played at my funeral .
@drewjamison734 I am a 25U. Choose a 17 series MOS, though it will be something different. Go cyber, or intelligence, somewhere in that vein, so that you have back-ups and safety nets in case you don't like the military lifestyle. If you do, keep on trucking, but if you don't want to choose a safe option. Choose what speaks to you, and remember that you still have to follow the army doctrine for whatever you want to do. Look into TMs or technical manuals for things you might find useful and study. Study in school, if you don't score high enough on the ASVAB, you'll either have to settle for a crappy MOS, or, wait like 2 months to take it again, though I'm not sure of the actual time it would take.
Good luck, little dude. When I was 10, I dreamed of joining the army, and I made it a reality. I did it out of necessity, though, which makes me mad because I wasn't set up for success and subsequently failed civilian side. I joined to gain housing and food, though I am staying because my unit is like a family I didn't know I needed. I hope you foster that love for your nation and serve, but make sure that when you leave the military, you've sharpened your knives, so to speak, so you succeed when you get out.
When I hear this song, I realize the deep and sincere connection between country music and the hearts of those who listen to it. To all the American soldiers who fought to defend freedom over tyranny: thank you very much!!
From a US Marines veteran. Once a Marine always a Marine. We will always protect American. Even if we got to die for you to keep you safe. We do it because we love America.❤
My entire family, uncles, even aunts, cousins, My Dad, were all in the military. They were and are still all soldiers. God Bless all of our Military near and far. Great Song Trace Adkins.
Thank you for supporting our troops. I love how your songs are filled with such passion and love Thank you from East Texas
tanneja hutto what's it like living in the second largest state?
Actually Darlin' its pretty good. Mild winters but the Summers get hot as hell. But that's why we have so many swimming holes.
tanneja hutto Texas is the only way to go
tanneja hutto from dallas
Abilene
man this song hits home! I'm an Iraq Veteran.... I am a Superintendent for a construction company now that I am out. I have the army veteran sticker on my car and an Iraq veteran sticker on my hard hat....how cool. I feel like someone finally gets me!
Glad you like it
Amy Garrett glad you like it
Cool. I'm Brit and we get the square root of F''' A''. Much respect for you all, well done.
As a Mexican born law abiding immigrant, I got so much too thank all of you soldiers. A job great done.
We dont just get you we love you!
I am from Australia and this moved me, deep respect for our brothers in the US, stand strong together and never take a backward step.
@@usuzel
Respect and, love from a Yank veteran, brother!!
🫡 🇦🇺 🤝 🇺🇲
Married a Combat Veteran 5 yrs ago.
He served 8½ yrs Navy and 3½ Army. He retired in 2009.
Deployed in Iraq, Germany and South Korea.
He's still a soldier.
Thanks so much my dear fans
Listening on Veterans Day currently. Was at the concert that is shown at the end. Hell of an experience. One of my favorite concerts I’ve been to up to date.
As a retired Army NCO with three tours in Iraq, this song really hits home
Trace Adkins sing's this song so good! This song reminds me of my late husband who was in Vietnam for 3 yrs. He was in the Army and served with the 101st Airborne division. He passed away March 2009. That Agent Orange got him that our stupid Government sprayed over there. Towards the end of his life, Bill was in so much pain. I miss him a lot! God bless all of you who served our Country!!
Every word in this song is true. Up till the day My Dad passed away he would have served all over again. He gave 17 1/2 years to this great nation. God Bless to every one who served.
You are dammm gorgeous
Hi Sonya where are you from?
Send me your WhatsApp number so that we can chat letter
Every time I watch this, I'm good until the Veteran's walk out onto the stage. The look of amazement on the soldier's face says so much! The Salute always brings that pain in my throat, trapped tears I call em.
Thank you to each and every one of the men and women, past, present and future who give of themselves so selflessly so that I can continue to have the rights you all have fought for!
First time hearing this song. What a great tribute to all the veterans. We may get out but that pride stays with us the rest of our lives. I've been out since 2003 and it's still in me of being a soldier. 🇺🇲