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There are many benefits to joining the military. All branches of the armed forces offer benefits like college funds, technical training, job security, free medical and dental care. The Marine Corps has always had a few other benefits that really differ from anyone else. These benefits are hard to illustrate and not so easily attained. You don't hear about them very often, because few places can offer them. Things such as pride of belonging, courage and self-discipline are just a few of the benefits that are a part of the transformation process that changes young men and women into United States Marines. These benefits extend well beyond a particular job or skill or having enough money for college. You can't see them or hold them, but they are real. They become a part of your life forever just like earning the title, Marine, these too have to be earned. This web page will help explain these benefits and answer the question "Why The Marines?"
Join the Marines and you will be part of an elite organization enriched with tradition and a history of winning.
Marines are asked to accomplish the impossible and to distinguish themselves from all others. Anything easier would make you less than a Marine.Joining the Marine Corps means facing tough, real-life challenges every day. You will develop your courage, poise and self-confidence so you can truly be one of the few, the proud, the Marines.
You will develop the confidence to do your job right under virtually any condition. As a Marine, you will learn to recognize your potential to succeed, master your fears, make tough decisions, and be a leader.
As a United States Marine, you will develop a highly spirited drive to excel at everything you do. You will develop the moral strength to do what you know is right. Set priorities to achieve your goals and follow through with your commitments. Marines are self-starters. They are independent people who take charge of their lives. The believe in themselves to get the job done!When you join the Marines you will become a person who will possess the inner strength to do what is right. You will develop a solid path for success and build your own future.
When in charge, take charge! As a Marine you will learn what it takes to lead other Marines. You will develop your leadership skills from the very start of your Marine Corps career. You will hone those skills to razor-sharp perfection. You will learn the fine art of influencing people and get the job done as a team.As one of the proud few with the ability to lead, you will set the example, train Marines as a team, and learn to manage your time, resources and material. You will learn from the best leaders in the world, develop your own leadership style and lead Marines into the next century.
Learn to solve difficult problems using your imagination and initiative. Develop the ability to adapt quickly to changing situations. All Marines pass through the crucible of recruit training. In that demanding experience, their steel is tempered to with stand the stresses of future challenges.
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