When you decide to join the military, you have a very important decision ahead of you - choosing your branch of service. Each branch plays a unique role in the security of our country. While they all work together to some extent, their purposes can be very different and they can offer different jobs and specialties. In order to choose the best branch for your needs and … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Enlistment Requirements
* Updated January 2016 When a person is figuring out whether or not to enlist in the Marine Corps, several questions go through their minds such as wondering what all the requirements of joining are, along with the question of, am I fit enough? What are the physical requirements to join?. Here are some of the most important requirements of becoming a U.S. … [Read more...]
Oath of Enlistment
* Updated January 2016 Every servicemember must swear the enlistment Oath. The Oath is something that every servicemember must promise and adhere to for his/her entire military career. This will be the final thing you do at MEPS. After you have gone through the entire MEPS process and have had a final interview and fingerprints done, you will swear the Oath of Enlistment. … [Read more...]
Writing Letters During Training
When your spouse is away at training, it is important to lend your support to him. Going through basic training as well as the additional training that follows can be a very grueling time for him both emotionally and physically. He will need your support as he endures all of the training. Part of the focus of basic training is for the drill sergeants to break them down so … [Read more...]
The Military Enlistment Contract
You have spoken to the recruiter, you asked all of your questions, you chose your branch of service and now you are ready to enlist. After completing the required steps of the ASVAB, physical and background check, there is one more important step - signing the enlistment contract. In all likelihood, you will not ship out on the day you sign your contract. Instead you will … [Read more...]