Who misses the military? We explore how the discipline instilled by drill instructors shapes recruits' lives and can be critical in combat situations. Every lesson learned is crucial—logistically and morally—ensuring the safety and effectiveness of our troops. Discover the ripple effects of leadership in a military context. Full Video: https://youtu.be/0jGwAw6wzrY?si=VL9FfuFksuh38v4T P.S. These are not SSgt Nichols' actual ribbons—this uniform was provided by Vet TV for his role during the filmi

Ira Davis is a former Marine Corps Drill Instructor who believed he’d found his purpose, and could not imagine himself doing anything else. So when his beloved Marine Corps told him he was no longer going to be a Drill Instructor because he was too hard on recruits, Ira was devastated. To make it even harder, the Marine Corps had a special request from him that seemed almost cruel, but Ira turned that request into a tool to help him discover his true path. Today, Ira is the Chief Dream Diver at

Drill Instructor School (DI School) - here is an inside look into the first 10 minutes of Marines @ Drill Instructor School... Basically, back to being recruits again...at least for a little while to quickly remind them that they are no longer in the fleet...or in charge... If you are considering going to DI School, I can promise you one thing, it will be “one” of the hardest schools you ever go through and one of the most demanding jobs you will ever do! However, if you can endure the challenge