Joining the Marine Corps is scary enough as it is. The fear of the unknown, the uncertainty, the doubt, the negative self talk and everything else that comes with joining can be daunting. Trust me I experienced it all! I remember having so many questions, but so little resources to find the answers I was…
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…