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I'll tell you why I want to be a Marine.
I used to want to be in the Navy, but then I saw a Marine commercial. The Commercial I can still picture it today, and I can recite every single word of it. I got chills as I watched it. It didn't promise anything, and it didn't talk about what you could get if you joined (benefits,money, etc...), it only talked about what you could become, and how you could only become if you were strong enough. Ever since that day I've never wanted to be anything other than a Marine. I'm willing to go to hell and back to acheive that. I dont want to settle for second best, because if I did then I would never forgive myself. To me serving among the worlds most elite is the only way to go. For my country, freedom, and honor, though I know I will never know that feeling until I achieve and earn the title. Sorry if that's to long, just wanted to get my feelings out there. |
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Restored, cause the Gunny jumped the gun AGAIN! |
I wanted to seriously contemplate suicide every day of my life.
heres a post from back in the day.
Hope you dont mind devil dog. |
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Think my typing is bad? You should see my penmanship. |
+1 A_GHOST
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Why do I want to be a Marine? Because I want to be part of the best military force in the world. today I took my ASVAB tomorrow im going for my physical and I thank God that he is giving me the chance to God country and the Corps.
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Long post.
Why do I want to be a Marine. Well first let me start off by saying I'm just a simple poolee that's shipping out with the May group. Since I was young I had always had an interest in the military that I'm sure my parents saw but never thought I would actually do it due to my weight. I was a little chubby guy. Eventually, My sophomore year came around, until that point I wanted to join the Army. Then all I heard on the news was how the Marines were on the frontlines kicking *** in Iraq. That I guess in a way converted me. I started working out to better myself and in case I decided to join the miltary. Then my junior year I enlist a month after I turn 17. Why I want to join the Marines you say? They are squared away unlike the other branches. The challenge they provide will be the hardest I will face. I have this thing for challenging myself. The reputation that Marines have for winning battles and for the high standards they have make me incredibly motivated to leave so that I can be one of The Few. I believe I am destined to be a Marine and to fight in battle. This country gave my family everything. Both of my parents are immigrants. Even though I am the only person enlisting out of my entire senior class of 165. An all guys private school. I feel proud of making the choice even though the opportunity for me to attend a university are there in my grasp. And finally, to just kick some ***. |
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I have no better way to say it other than its who I am. I'm not going to do this half-*** I want to be the best, and when I find myself in a bad situation I want to be surroned by the best. And when I die I want it to be as a Marine. I have often heard the saying Once a Marine always a Marine. A Marine is not something you do its something you become.
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 I was in fourth grade when 9-11 occurred. I remember that every morning our teacher would write a prompt on the chalkboard and we would respond to it... That day the prompt was "If the US would go to war, what would you do?" I responded that I would give my life to my country like my grandfather in WWII, like my uncle in Korea, like my cousin in Kuwait and my other cousin in Baghdad. Many people will say it is because they love their country and for honor. I do not doubt them, but I have a reason that few are shy to admit. I want to kill. I want to kill every single person on Gods green earth that denounces freedom, and preaches anarchy and death. I want to put a bullet between every set of eyes of those monsters. |
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I always wanted to be a marine because I was proud of my country. I wanted to serve. To be able to say I AM A MARINE. They inspire a pride i see in no other branch. I loved the comradery and brotherhood. Once a marine always a marine. I didnt give a rats *** about the benefits. Then I began having knee problems my sophomore year in hs... So i joined the navy because i love my country and that was as close as i could get.
But my best friend joined and she gets to be the "certified bad ***" and I am proud to be associated with her. |
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Bump. There is a new round of you out there so it's time to discuss your motivations and true reasons for wanting to become a Marine.
Semper Fi |
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Basic Training |
I want to be a Marine because I want to protect and defend my country. I'm the type of person who would willingly die for her country. I regret I only have one life to give. I am a fierce fighter, who will not hesitate to defend the weak. I am willing to sacrifice myself for the safety of others.
I'm not looking out for medals or awards, a nice car or beautiful house. I don't want to live a mediocre life, and take my freedom for granted. I want to go and make a difference. I may be a woman, so I won't be able to go into combat, (darn it!) but my service will help my fellow male Marines do their job. I want to be among the best of the best, the ones who don't join the military for the "perks". Why is there even such a big need for recruiting?? I can't think of anything more important than keeping our family and country safe. Hopefully the Marines has a job in computer graphics or illustration! |
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Why do I really want to be a Marine? To be one of the Few and the Proud.
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I have always been naturally drawn to things that bring unordinary challenges that have lasting and personally rewarding after effects. I am currently in the national guard with 3 yrs in and serve proudly but i want more.
I want to become a Marine because to me a Marine embodies Personal Sacrifice,Love of Country,Dedication,Determination, and Strength of Will,Mind and Body to name a few. To EARN the title of Marine means more than completing a course or challenging event.To me becoming a Marine means that you choose to take the step forward that many would scoff and mock,becoming a Marine means you willingly devote yourself to a cause that is greater than your own personal gain,accepting the offer to become a Marine to me shows that personally one has taken the first step towards becoming a new person,ready to do whatever it takes to meet that challenge and to prove to that person inside that they have what it takes to face any and every challenge that is presented before them and should anything stand in their way,ha woe to that obstacle because what stands before them will be something of a new breed,not perfect but so close to pure perfection that even the slightest glare will send a message to all who would dare test a man with such a will. This man is what i see in a Marine. This is why i want to be a Marine. When I Joined the Guard I told my recruiter that i had done more research and wanted to leave the Guard and join the Marines before i shipped to basic for the Army. I was told that i would have to go through training first and then request from my unit commander to be released. After i finished training i asked about being released to join the Marines and was told that the Guard wouldnt let me go because of retention and my Critical Skill MOS. I decided to serve my time and if it was meant to be and its what i really wanted i would still feel the same way when the time came. It has been 3 years and i still feel the passion and fire that burned when the thought first entered my mind about becoming a Marine.I have since decided to talk to a recruiter again and see what options I have avaliable to me for continuing my pursuit of becoming a Marine |
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When I was younger, maybe around six or seven years old, I played a game with my sister and my brother. My home was surrounded by marsh, the trees thick in the woods nearby; the game was not hide-and-seek, but often, the game became our way of communicating, moving quietly through the brush, our bodies covered in dirt, our clothes reduced to rags because of snags and holly leaves, scrapes and bruises were fundamental to the development of our senses, to the development of our minds; but of us all, I believe I enjoyed it more - the comradery, the sense of working together when we'd put up a make-shift abode, "playing" with sticks and making them into something. Sure, at six or seven, what was I capable of? Only learning, only observing, and that imprint became the blueprint for my future.
My brother considered going into the Navy, spoke to a recruiter, and came really close to enlisting, but he did not, because he finally decided the military was not the right decision for him. In my mind, looking back, I think it would have matured him as a person, would have allowed him to hone his aggression into something healthy, something that could benefit whatever position he acquired while serving. The idea of enlisting into the military was always there in the back of my mind my entire life, to overcome adversity as a woman, to push aside that stereotype that still exists. Women can do just as much as men. I won't go as far to say that they can do more, but they are equals. The physical requirements has seperate requirements for women than men in the Marine Corps, but while I am preparing, I'm not only attempting to reach the standard they set for females, but also for males. I do not want to be seen as "just enough." I want to surpass expectactions. I want to be a Marine. I want to overcome obstacles that others would never consider. I want to become something that I will never be ashamed of. I have spoken with quite a few Marines, all in different MOS fields, some female, most male. I have talked with those that have never regretted their decision to enlist into the Corps. They are proud of what they have done. I have also spoken to those that regret their choice, look back on their decision and they realized they were at a weak point in their life. It takes a lot for me to listen to what they are saying, to not point out all of what they have accomplished. They don't realize that they have overcome that weakness, that they are stronger than they were before, and that through become a Marine, they have done something, become something, that no one, absolutely NO ONE, can take from them. I want the pride, the sense of belonging, and when someone asks me what I do, what I am, I want to be able to say, without hesitation, that I am a Marine, that I serve my country, that I stand with my fellow warriors, and I do NOT regret my decision to become one of the few, the best of the best. There will always be exceptions. There will always be someone that doesn't meet up with standards, that just isn't up to par with expectations, but I don't intend to be one of those people. I have overcome obstacles in my life that would have left others bruised, deflated, and incapable of overcoming whatever physical or emotional injuries resulting from those very obstacles. I really want to be a Marine because to me, being a Marine, it is the only thing that makes sense. |
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My heartfelt thanks to all who have responded to your thread because you've kept it real and brutally honest. With extremely few rare exceptions, EVERYONE HERE packs the gear to be a Marine.
You're ALL going to make it, ur-RAH!!!! Keep posting, talking and learning from each other. After all, when all is said and done there are no flags waiving or patriotic bands playing out there. Only the Marine standing next to you. Semper Fi, Dino |
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I have had a lot of time espcially in the last few years to really look hard at myself and where am I going. What do I want to do with my life? How can I make a diffrense in this world, what can I do to prove to myself that I belong in this country? What diffrense does it make if I can only hold down a crappy job? Am I cappable of doing this? These are questions that I ask myself everytime I look at the Marines.
This has been a hard answer for me arive at. I see the Marines as a challenge and the title as somthing I have to earn. I have had a typical life. I have overcome many challenges but, I have always wanted more and to give more. I like many of the people around me live in a country where the basic freedoms are taken for granted. I love this country and am truly likly to know that I will always have a place here but what did I do to deserve it? With in my family the men have traditionaly served in the military and some have given the ultimate scarfise. For one it was on D-Day and the beach landings for others it is a hard question to ask when omeone was close to them. Expirense are just as hard when you come back mamend from a war the politcs failed and the country hates and blames the service men for and would spit on them for doing their duty. But if there is a God may s/he or what ever bless them and find a place for them in heaven. Now what is a Marine. A Marine is a man or woman who has a love for this country, who has heart for those in his family wheather they are realted by blood or just met on the street. A American Marine is some one who cares more about the Constatution of the Untied States of America more then anything else. An American Marine will defend her and the people who take her for granted to last breath s/he has and will never once complain. An American Marine will die for those who dont care or hate others for his country. An American Marine will defend the allies of his/her nation and the innocent civillians of a warring country with out a thought or care to his/her own life as long as they survive and can help to carry on the legacy of The United States Marine Corps. Thank you to all Service men and wemon no matter where or what branch you serve. God Bless and may peace be with you! |
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I thought it would be awesome to work for a place that exemplified honor, courage and commitment.
I joined for the motivation and leadership principles. Those are the Marine Corps values and I wish I could say that I saw them applied more often. However, I love the Marine Corps too much to let it be destroyed, so I will just have to wait until I'm and Officer or SSgt to really change my beloved Corps. Right now, I have turned my troops around, but without the proper support, there is only so much I can do. This is what I'm talking about: JUSTICE- It is not writing pro/cons based on golf/drinking buddies. It is not letting senior Marines get away with anything. JUDGMENT- This would not include cheating in ports, or drinking and driving. DEPENDABILITY- This would mean that your senior leaders can be relied upon to develop their Marines. This would also mean that junior Marines could be relied up to perform their duties properly in the abscence of supervision, example- actually touring instead of sleeping or watching tv while on duty. INITIATIVE- Lack thereof is the reason for police calls. DECISIVENESS- Having a goal and sticking to it until completion, not starting up a million tasks that last only as long as someones attention span. example- gym routines. TACT- This goes both ways. And sexual conversation is not an appropriate work place discussion. No one should be forced to hear about your balls or one night stands. INTEGRITY- This would be standing up for the Marine Corps values and orders even if they are unpopular. ENTHUSIASM- This would not include shirking away from or complaining about less interesting duties. Even field day. BEARING- This would not include crying for sympathy points, or flying off the handle, unless you're a DI. UNSELFISHNESS- This would be giving credit where its due, instead of soaking up the credit for just supervising. This would be making sure your Marines are taken care of before yourself, and for junior Marines it would mean being considerate and putting the needs of the shop, unit and Marine Corps above your own. COURAGE- Most Marines have a lot of physical courage. Moral courage is standing up for what is right and accepting blame. This does not include underage drinking. KNOWLEDGE- This would include reading orders and actually reading MCI's. LOYALTY- This would not include the word "motarded" or trash talk about the Corps, or your chain of command, or the orders. ENDURANCE- This would include completing all projects that you start, and staying motivated in the face of difficulties and problems within the Corps. I wrote these for all the boots/ recruits/ poolies on here who wrote their reasons for joining. They all seemed very motivated and dedicated to the Corps, and when they graduate, I am sure these principles will be instilled within them. Please, never forget them, and live by them. If you don't agree with them, or with something I posted about them, please don't join. We don't need any more of you fu@king up my Corps. Semper Fi! |
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I want to be a Marine because I want to achieve the highest honor in this country. The Title of United States Marine. I am doing this for the everyday challenge that i will face. For the lifetime brother hood that i will be a part of. I also want to try and see as much of the world as I can before I settle down with my future family. I also want to defend this country against all of those that appose are way of life our religious and polictal freedoms that we have all come accustom too. I thank all that have give this fromum and all of us as poolees the time of day to calm our fears and our doubts about the Corps.
I can not wait to join the you all. 07/21/08 -Joshua Simpson |
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I've been to Army basic training and Marine Corps boot camp. Anyone can email me questions about the differences if they want.
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I hope i won't bore anyone.
 I've always admired people in the Military, it amazed me that there has been people who are willing to put their lives on the line for their country and for the men fighing beside them. When i was little I would imagine them as super heroes and people out of another planet. It was unreal to me. As i started to get older and started learning more, I told myself that I could do this. Once i learned what the Marines were all about, I knew that this is what I wanted to do. The history, the uniform, the respect, the challenge, and the fact that the Marine Corps is the most respected branch of service is more than enough to inspire me to become one of the few and the proud. I want to be an Infantry Marine, and even while my family doesn't support me, there is no way that I am backing down from my dream of earning the greatest title in the world: United States Marine!!! Gabriel Lorenzana. |
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