Life in the Marine Corps
The Marine Corps is not a job but a lifestyle that will give you opportunities like no other place. You will travel, have many adventures and you will learn to become a leader and to command people.
Benefits in the Marines are many and those that take advantage of these benefits really enjoy them because they cost almost nothing. Medical benefits are very important for Marines and their families and in the Marines it is practically free compared to civilian health insurance. 30 days paid vacation every year and also base housing that requires no deposit or credit check.
The Marine Corps offers many benefits that every Marine can take advantage of and these are just an addition to the bond Marines share from the day they go to boot camp.
The pay in the Marines is very competitive compared to the civilian sector. Medical and dental benefits are also very big advantages because the cost in the Marines for health insurance is very low compared to the civilian sector.
Earning the right to call oneself a Marine is intentionally difficult. There are no shortcuts, and the training is intense. In 13 grueling weeks raw recruits will be transformed into Marines. These individuals will be confident, self-reliant and determined for whatever challenges they face both in and out of the Corps.
The Marines are here because America wants a Marine Corps. The main reasons for Marines to be here is to fight and win battles whenever they occur. The Marines will keep us free and defend our country just like we ask them to.
Many Marines after the serve go back to their community and apply all the principles and lessons learned that will help them to be better citizens in the community.
Dennis Smith writes about how to join the Marines and what to expect.