Now that you have researched, done your homework, and have chosen the Marine Corps as your branch of service, It's now time to talk with recruiters! Though it can be nerve-racking, just remember that you are under NO OBLIGATION when talking with a recruiter. He/she cannot force you to do anything: the decision is ultimately yours to make. With that being said, you do need to … [Read more...]
Decide if You’re Ready
Many questions to ponder upon when thinking about joining the Marines. Will you fit in? Are you old enough? Are you too old? Can you score well on the ASVAB, the basic qualifying test to enlist in the military? Eligibility rules can be a little confusing. There are different rules for enlisting and for officer programs. Eligibility for Marine Corps is as … [Read more...]
Is the Marine Corps right for me?
The U.S Marine Corps was founded Nov. 10, 1775 when the Continental Congress order two battalions of Marines be created to serve during the Revolutionary War. Being a Marine is an honor and privilege. They are among the highest and most prestigious soldiers for what they do to serve and protect our Country. The United States Marine Corps has always been an expeditionary naval … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Reserve(Part Time)
The Reserve of the United States Marine Corps, since its establishment by law in 1916, has been responsible for providing trained units and qualified individuals to be mobilized for active duty in time of war, national emergency or contingency operations. Over the past eight decades, Reserve Marines have regularly operated alongside the active component in the two World Wars, … [Read more...]
Deployments Can Impact Students’ Education
By Elaine Wilson American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2010 - Parents' deployments affect military children not only on an emotional level, but also on an academic level, an Army study has revealed. The study found that children whose parents have deployed for a cumulative 19 months or more had lower school achievement test scores than children whose parents had … [Read more...]