--- title: "7 best viral videos from troops overseas" description: "The military is usually a busy place, but these troops took a break from work and put together some absolutely hilarious videos." date: "2022-04-30" modified: "2022-04-30" authors: - name: "Logan Nye" job_title: "Senior Contributor, Army Veteran" link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/logan-nye/" url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/lists/7-best-videos-from-troops/" categories: - "Entertainment" - "Join the Military" - "Military Culture" --- # 7 best viral videos from troops overseas ![]() Troops overseas are generally expected to keep their heads down and do their jobs. But every once in a while, some military leaders decide to let their Joes and Jills take a break from work and put together some of the hilarious videos they see on the internet. --- Typically, this includes a bunch of troops dancing and singing along to a popular pop song. There's also the occasional motivational speech (such as number 2 on this list where U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Brian Walgren gave a paraphrased speech from Col. John Glenn) that goes viral. Just a warning, most of these viral videos include adult language. In no particular order, here are seven of the bests viral videos from troops overseas: ### 1. U.S. troops perfectly recreate Miami Dolphin cheerleaders lip syncing to "Call Me Maybe" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7zdr-82WAo ### 2. Gunnery Sgt. Brian Walgren motivates Marines before they assault Marjah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rRClqsyk0o ### 3. Marines in Iraq sing "Hakuna Matata" before the gym https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEZWedhd4ro ### 4. Marines sing (part of) "Build me Up, Buttercup" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMtG-0gp4fY ### 5. Paratroopers lip sync "Telephone" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haHXgFU7qNI ### 6. A bunch of Marines coming home sing "Sweet Caroline" to their flight attendant named Caroline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n6nOARQN5k ### 7. Navy and Marine medical unit performs "Gangnam Style" dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt7pevIvCbQ ## Author Logan was an Army journalist and paratrooper in the 82nd. Now, he's a freelance writer covering military history, culture, and technology. He has two upcoming podcasts and a Twitch channel focused on basic military literacy. ### Author social links [Twitter]() [Facebook]()