For me this decision has been the hardest I have ever faced. My family consists of a single mom and two younger brothers and my entire family thinks that I am crazy for risking myself when I have them back home. My brothers are both high school age and I am currently in college in New Jersey. I could very easily finish school and get a job but I feel like this path in life isn't a road that is going to be worthwhile in the end. I have always thought about being in the military from the time I was a little kid watching the history channel about WWII and Vietnam and recently have decided that it is what I want to do. I first thought about joining the Coast Guard because of the benefits and relatively safe areas of work, but then i started thinking about the Marines. I thought to myself that if i really want to sign my self up for four years of duty why not be the best? Why not be the ultimate warrior and the ultimate human being. The Marines to me, personifies what it means to be the perfect person. The honor, courage and commitment it takes to become a Marine are values that i believe are missing from today's society and want to instill in myself. I have a poster in my room that says protectors... liberators... warriors... Marines. Every time i look at it i realize that its not jsut to serve the US but its to serve the greater good of the world. No matter how many times my family tells me in crazy and my uncle thinks ive been smoking pot too much at college I know that if i truly want to accomplish something in my life and truly help other human beings, i need to become a Marine. I want to be a Marine.
Side Note: If anyone can contact me that has been active over the past few years i was just wondering what active is really like over there.
I've been thinking of military service for years now, and it has always come back to the Marine Corps. I've been looking for options to allow me to go to school and join the military, I've begun speaking to an Army recruiter about the Reserve Split-Option. I was set on the Army. But at the back of my mind, the Marines have always stood there, waiting, inviting me to find a recruiter and speak to him. I have not spoken to a USMC recruiter, as I know I'm not in shape to pass the IST at MEPs yet, let alone survive Recruit Training and when I go see a Marine recruiter, I want to be fully ready for everything I have to do to become one a United States Marine. I can't deny it anymore, a Marine is what I want to be. I'm PT'ing and getting in shape all over my semester break, and when i come back to school in January I plan on speaking to a Marine Recruiter about any split-option programs the Marines have. I want to go through something many people don't even consider, let alone attempt, and come out victorious. I want to come out of that trial with the pride and confidence to say "nothing now will stand in my way" I want to leave my name to echo through the ages as so many have done before me.
For me, the Marines Hymn says it all, In many a strife we've fought for life And never lost our nerve. If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven's scenes they will find the streets are guarded, by United States Marines
Im finally in the process of becoming one im already a poolee I just cant wait to earn the Title that is going to be the best feeling there is I've always wanted to be a Marine and stand out they have the nicest uniforms the best training,ever since my childhood It was in my mind ,being blessed to be born on the U.S. I get shipped out january 14 MCRD PI
Why do I wan t to be a U.S.Marine( Elite Warrior)is becuase the Corp Values and earn a name thats beyond every persons interets. And earn something that few only can earn.
Originally posted by 15963637: But you’ll never know that feeling or brotherhood if you don’t join. P.S. In no other branch of service will you find brothers 5, 10, 20, or 50 years after you get out.
This brought me out of the corner. For my first post, I want to say that I am in the process of enlisting; I have to go back up to MEPS and swear in. But the point is, ever since I started the process, you would not believe the amount of support and fellowship I get from people who hear me say "I'm enlisting in the Marine Corps". I get replies like "Congratulations", "Good to have another BROTHER in the Corps". I hear things like this and I get that feeling of brotherhood before I have even earned the title... I can't imagine the feeling once you are a Marine, and I look forward to it.
My post got lost on here...hmmm.. Okay well, Im going to repost it and also give this a bump.. I want to be a Marine, because its an honorable job, Its selfless, and its something I can do the help change the world.. One day I want to get in with the CIA, so I can help keep our country safe, so military is a good place to start. Plus the Marines, offer a challenge to me. I have always been looking for challenges, all my life. So this is something I would definitly love. Another reason I joined , is so I know when I have kids, that they can sleep peacefully, knowing that they're safe. I want to help keep this country free. Its not about the pride, money or any of that. Its about being the one to stand up in the time of need, to be the one whos brave enough to say " I am ready to fight, no matter what happens"..eevn though Im a female, and I cant go to the front lines ..lol...but stil ..you get my gist..
Originally posted by 6082253: I was in the MCRD for a couple months last year, and found out it wasn't for me at the time. I have finally decided i'm going back to the Marines for some purpose in my life. As of now, i've fuc ked up everything in my past, too many regrets to count. I've a couple different jobs, but couldn't stand being in a factory. Right now i'm to the point where i'm either gonna re-enlist or kill myself.I'm single, 20 years old, and no kids. I might as well join to give me something to live for. I might as well go wherever, and take out as many motherfu ckers as possible. Fight for this country that I hate, get the chance to travel, have some good times, and wear a nice uniform. That is why I wanna be a Jarhead.
I only have one reason for wanting to become a Marine. To serve and defend my country. Why the Marines opposed to any other branch? I'm a perfectionist of sorts. If I am going to to do something, it will be done to the best I can possibly do it. That is why I want to put my skills with computers and technology to work as a Marine. (Note: I hold all military in high respect)
All other reasons are trivial, perks if you will, that can be attained easier ways. None of these have any significant influence on my decisions.
-Career advancement -To know what other countries are like -A knowledge that I made a difference (not as trivial as the others) -Take college repayment, food, clothes and housing into consideration, officer pay isn't bad.
Ever since I was a little girl I have dreamed of proudly putting on a uniform and serving my country. When my husband joined the Marines my junior year of highschool I saw the huge changes that took place in his life. Since then I have fallen in love with the Corps and am patiently waiting till it is my turn. I can't wait to be apart of somthing bigger than me. No one in my family believes I can do it and that pushes me to want it that much more. They tell me it is no place for a woman and that I won't survive. I can't wait till the day that I can hold that ega in my hand and proudly say that I am a United States Marine.
To be a Marine? For me being a Marine is a choice to give up an easy life where you can practice whatever religion you so choose, get whatever job you desire, and spent your money however you see fit so I can protect those freedoms for the people around me, both the ones I know and love and the ones I have yet to ever meet. If in doing that I have to go to hell I would do it gladly if I could yell "I AM A MARINE" on the way down and hear my brothers yelling it next to me.
Joining the Marine Corps has always been a high interest in my life. I tried going to college after high school, but the only purpose there was money. THERE is nothing but purpose, purpose in self, Corps, and fellow Marine, in the Marine Corps. To be able to earn that title and the sense of loyalty and pride that go with it is all the reason I need.
Since I was in middle school I have wanted to be in the service, specifically a Marine. I decided I would be the first of my family to go to a four year university and now that I am here I only realize how bad I want this, to serve my country and defend the rights we have as Americans. There are those that don't understand but there is just something in me that hasn't stopped wanting this for years now and i'm finally going through with it. Not for the benifits, college opportunities or money, but to become a Marine and become a part of the elite.
Christ almighty what is up with all of your moto uber-patriotic reasons for joining?
I wanted to go to Iraq and see combat (like a dumbass). I figured I better do it with as many people who feel the same way. I went infantry, and the guys I serve with haven't let me down.
Why the Marine Corps? I always looked up to the Marines but when I got serious about the military I looked at all the branches (except the guard and coast guard) and the thing that got me was that all the other branches offered me bonus's, money for colldge, job training and kept sending me all these offers, the Corps never sent me anything I had to call the recuter to get information and the only thing that they offered me before I became a Poolie was "WE WILL MAKE YOU A MARINE!" thats what I want.
To me, a Marine is an American.As an Eagle Scout I have noticed other fellow Eagle Scouts go on to enlist in the Marine Corps. It's just something I've always thought I'd like to do also. I plan on doing so in the future (I'm only 16)
