If you’re searching for how to join the Marine Corps, you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of young men and women look for clear, honest answers about joining the Marines, what the enlistment process really looks like, and whether they’re capable of earning the title. This guide explains how to enlist in the Marine Corps…
The Purpose of Marine Corps Boot Camp The Marine Corps is a prideful branch of our United States Military. Any Marine would agree with that statement. The Marine Corps is known for having the longest Basic Training at 13 weeks and many believe it to be the most difficult. As a Marine, myself, I can…
Transitioning out of the Marine Corps Transitioning out of the Corps is difficult enough, even with a plan! Whether you’ve been in for four years or twenty, at some point, you’re going to have to get out. The only difference is that you’ll have more time to plan! In my case, I decided to leave…
You’ve Changed Leaving the Marine Corps is a surreal experience. Not only are you leaving the life you’ve been living for the last four-plus years, but you’re going back our into the civilian world. You don’t realize how disconnected you’ve been from it until it’s suddenly your new reality. You’ve changed, and as much as…
So you want to be a Marine? As a Marine Corps veteran myself, I understand the feeling of wanting to join the world’s greatest fighting force. It’s an exciting feeling. Joining the Marine Corps is a great decision, but it is no easy feat! Basic Training is a long, grueling 13 weeks, and it will…