Comments on: How to Join the Marines

on 11/28/2007 Good start for your article; however, the information contained in the introduction is wholly incorrect. The U.S. Army came into being on 14 June 1775 and the U.S. Navy set sail on 13 October 1775. The Marine Corps is this nation's third oldest military service. As well, under Tips & Warnings, you've stated that the USMC is "actually part of the US Navy." That fact is also false since each service has its own chief (Commandant of the Marine Corps (Marines) and Chief of Naval Operations (Navy)). The Marine Corps does fall under the auspices of the Office of the Secretary of the Navy for some budgetary matters, but the situation persists as a simplicity and owes its roots to the historic and former Navy-Marine Corps administrative relationship.

on 9/25/2007 What does one do to prepare for the written tests? Is it all the common knowledge and things you have to memorize? Thanks for your help...

on 2/21/2007 my uncle was a mariines in the 1985 he said it was the most fun he has evry done in his life but he got shot so he had to leave the marines but in his head he will be always be counted of one of the ffew that make it in to the marines. I will never forget what he told me don,t try to be a hero because you will just be kiied like his buddy that he grow up with his hole life got killed. Sgt.Peter wethers

on 2/21/2007 marines kick ass

on 2/21/2007 marines go to the war war first that is why they are the best they will die for there countey and thst is why i'm joining the USMC

on 2/12/2007 I left the Marine Corps in late 2003, now I am thinking of going back. Even though civilian life has been a piece of cake for me after departure from the Marine Corps, there is something I miss and have left behind that only the Marine Corps know and understood. I thought of going to other branches (my fiancé is in the Air Force), but I don't think I have the heart for anything else but the Marine Corps.

Tips of the day: eat more veggies, lose weight, run, build stamina. Always volunteer to get Quarter Decked and request for punishments in the beach (aka sand pit), this will make it easier for the enduring punishement from the Crucible.

on 8/8/2006 It's true that the change will be apparent, even if it's not to yourself. The pride never does wear off, nor does the respect it brings. Just remember that not everyone can become a Marine. The only thing that I say to people about boot camp is that it was the funnest thing that I would never want to do again. Actually, it would be fun to go to boot again.

on 8/8/2006
In becoming a Marine you need to understand that the change is forever. What you do once a Marine reflects upon many others. Being a Marine is a step in the right direction. The pride of belonging to something greater than yourself is a rewarding feeling.

PFC Walker, Jason

on 12/30/2005 The more you study before recruit training, means the less the drill instructors tend to single you out. Study and learn and it will be one less thing to worry about in training. Written exams must be passed before graduation.

on 11/22/2005 Give 110% in everything you do. Get Plenty of exercise in advance. It will be very diffecult. Dont smoke and start studing now!!!!

on 11/22/2005 At least one year before you leave for boot camp, you will need to begin running and doing push-ups to physically prepare yourself. Remember that Marine Corps Boot camp is the toughest training this country has to offer.

on 11/22/2005
In becoming a Marine you need to understand that the change is forever. What you do once a Marine reflects upon many others. Being a Marine is a step in the right direction. The pride of belonging to something greater than yourself is a rewarding feeling.

PFC Walker, Jason

on 11/22/2005 Boot camp is a life altering experience. You are entering a special fraternity with its own set of rules. You should be prepared to give everything you have during training, both mentally and physically. The 'glamour' of being a Marine will wear off after a year or two, the pride never will. Your determination to succeed, to win, will make all the difference. In other words, you'll get out of it what you put into it. Good luck.