The Marine Officer is first and foremost a leader of the Marines. The Marine Corps has three types of commissioned officers: Warrant Officers, Limited Duty Officers, and Unrestricted Line Officers. Warrant Officer Some of the jobs you could expect to be become a part of would be a Pilot Helicopter, Weapons and Tactics Instructor, Landing signal Officer, or Aviation Safety. … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Enlisted Careers
Joining the Marine Corps will give you opportunities and resources to take control of your future. Find out what you are qualified for based on your ASVAB test scores. Combat Specialties A Combat Specialist provides physical security for chaplains assigned to Marine units on ground and on sea during field exercises and are trained to become instructors of Combat Training and … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program
The Toys for Tots program began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks was tasked by his wife with the job of delivering a handmade doll to a deserving child. When he couldn't find a charitable organization to facilitate the transfer of the doll, he started his own. Since that time, Toys for Tots has been delivering toys to children who would otherwise not have such a joyous holiday … [Read more...]
TRICARE
The Department of Defense provides excellent and affordable health care for members of all U.S. Military branches. Before the 1980's there were a couple of methods for health care delivery. Military members received treatment at military medical facilities, and retirees and family members received free treatment (space available) at military medical facilities, or could use a … [Read more...]
Basic Training – Marine Corps
Marine boot camp is officially 12 weeks of training, plus 1 week of processing. Without doubt, Marine boot camp is more challenging -- both physically and mentally -- than the basic training programs of any of the other military services. See below just what it takes to survive this grueling process called boot camp. Not only are the physical requirements much higher, but … [Read more...]