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”
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2. Gunnery Sgt. Brian Walgren motivates Marines before they assault Marjah
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3. Marines in Iraq sing “Hakuna Matata” before the gym
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4. Marines sing (part of) “Build me Up, Buttercup”
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5. Paratroopers lip sync “Telephone”
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6. A bunch of Marines coming home sing “Sweet Caroline” to their flight attendant named Caroline
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7. Navy and Marine medical unit performs “Gangnam Style” dance
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