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greatlakesdude
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The few, the proud. Once a marine, you are a marine for life. Semper Fidelis! And thank-you for choosing to serve our country. God Bless you. |
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John B
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as you say "...my brain says Army." Follow your Brain, it will be better for you overall.... |
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AMERICA! - Love It or Leave It
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MARINES!!! Always listen to your heart. Also, marines are just better and more adventurous. |
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plezurgui
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The Army is much larger than the Marine Corps and I suppose that means there are more opportunities for advancement as well as more opportunities to learn a skill at the same time.
I joined the USMC and became an aircraft mechanic. I made this a civilian career working for the Airlines for 29 years.
You may discover that you like the military life and once you have gotten some more education, you might find the military is a good place as an officer. |
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Rich S
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USMC. Depends on what you are looking for. The Marines are not just a branch of the service. They end up being a way of life. God, Country, Corps. In that order. If you can handle strict discipline and a rugged lifestyle and an experience that you will carry with you the rest of your life, then the Marines may be for you. Our Army is full of very fine people that are dedicated to their country and since the all-volunteer system has been in place, the differences between the two branches has been slightly blurred. The Army will always be the Army and we should all be proud of their members and their service to our country. The Marines are a much smaller branch with emphasis on the rifleman.....everyone is one no matter what specialty they may occupy. Once one you will always be one-in your heart and your head. Trust me. That pride and identity will never leave no matter your age or station in life. You will always know that you measured up and will always rate wearing the eagle, globe, and anchor. |
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Steve1334
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Go Army. |
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cjam
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I have never been to the military, so this is just what I think off the top of my head. I have heard the slogan,
The Marines, home of the brave and the proud( I could be paraphrasing this.)
It sounds to me the Marines would present more of a challenge if you are looking for challenge. I could be wrong though, so go with your heart. |
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Gangsta
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Marines are a togher core army a bit easyer |
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support our troops
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no contest, Marines.They have the best training. |
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4X4
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A bit biase here...As a former Marine, I would have to say "The Few, The Proud, The Marines".
Faced with the exact same situation 20 years ago (Father was an Army retiree) I wanted to "see the world". I too wanted to attend college after my enlistment. My father pushed the Army hard of course, but something inside me knew that being a member of a TIGHT fraternity of brothers and being labeled the best of the best was what I longed for.
Long story short....I chose the Marines.
The Marine Corps IS NOT an easy style of life. If it were, our numbers would be as high as the Army's. That is not to say the Army would be a walk in the park though. I am simply saying that the Marine Corp instills discipline that the other branches of military don't.
I am convinced that had it not been for my stint in the Marines, I would not be as successfull as I am now. I have friends that joined the Army and have not been able to reach an acceptible level of success for themselves.
Once you have earned the title of MARINE. It sticks with you for life! There are many high level executives whom are former Marines and prefer to employ Marines. As I said, it is a brotherhood that pays dividends in the long run.
If you want to feel the pride that comes with being a Marine, you are going to have to earn it! Reaching the decision to join the Marine Corps does not make you a Marine. 13 weeks of hell (and I do mean hell) will make you a Marine.
Let's talk a second about the rate of casualties brought up by someone in your thread. He says chose the Marines as they have less casualties over the Army. My opinion: That response is a chicken **** response. No one joins to die. The Marines suffer less casualities in the world due to the nature of the business. Marines (depending on your chosen MOS - Military Occupation) are not designed to go "in" and sit around (occupy). We go in, kick ***, and then get out quickly and let the Army stand watch. If casualty rates were the sole determining factor, you could join the Coast Gaurd.
Best of Luck on your decision. Either way, Congratulations on reaching a level of maturity that most your age seldom see. You've won half of the battle already. Grab life by the horns and enjoy the ride! |
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scrap_goodies
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Army Strong or Semper Fi but whatever you decide you will be better then you used to be and will be doing this Country a great honor. Godspeed
P.S Go Army. |
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richfraga
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the marine corps. |
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cyclops
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Both tough and excellent choice,s its going to be tough,
to decide. Wish all our young men of today , were like you. |
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cantcu
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Go to school first!
Two things I learned in Vietnam was that you can't retire, nor can you go to school, if you come home in a body bag!
You have a better chance of survival in the Marines as they have less than 1/4 of the troops and 1/4 of the deaths or wounded in iraq! |
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lee3620111
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After 16 years in the Army and growing up in the Corps (my Dad was a Jarhead for 36 years), I say GO AIR FORCE! You get the same benefits, it is less likely you will be shot at, there a more jobs with technical skills to give you a leg up when you get out and the girls are much much prettier in the Air Force. Plus, in the Air Force, it will probably be easier for you to take classes in your off duty time (that they pay for 75% of!) making your time in college shorter; thus starting your career earlier. Good luck and thank you for being willing to serve our country. |
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Gunny Bill
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The few, The proud, The Marines.
Once a Marine Always a Marine.
I'm Sr Vice Commandant of Northeast Colorado Marine Corps League Detachment 1008.
21 years USMC, air wing - Communication / Navigation Repair Technician, finished AA degree and most of BA before I retired. Many marketable skills when I got out.
Semper Fi
Gunny Bill |
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loandude
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I was in the Corps along time ago.
One thing to check is the educational opportunities in each. What kind of MOS would you want in each.
Education and knowhow when you get out mucho important.
Good luck and God Bless |
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xxx
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AS an Army vet I say you should forgo the Marines, your brain is the center of your intelligence. |
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im_the_online_jesus_fukers
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The Corps. Its just flat out the best |
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Amy S
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Marine Corps. That's Marines... with a capital M. 30% of recruits wash out of USMC boot camp.. that is one of the many reasons those who graduate are known as the few and the proud. Those who graduate will know, for the rest of their lives, that they earned the title. They love seeing that capital M. It's a sign of respect.
Also... USMC Boot Camp remains essentially teh same as it has been for years... 13 weeks long... No "stress cards" like the army issues... (I wonder how that works in a combat situation?) and Marine Corps minimum rifle qual's in boot camp are equal to that of Army rangers.
If you are deployed and are called upon to fight, would you REALLY want to fight along side of anyone BUT a Marine?? |
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joe
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MArines have the best training in the USA and if you chosse the marines be prepared for some GREAT education and Physical activiteis I would Chosse the MARIENS!!!!!!hOOOOOOOOO RRAAAAAHHHHHH |
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pretzgolf
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Thanks for serving your country.I was in the Persian Gulf back in 59-61 aboard the USS VALCOUR AVP -55 COMDERMIDEASTFOR.
Wish you the best. Take advantage of the schooling offered in the service,which ever you choose. |
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armyboysmith
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I'm in the army, we traditionally talk **** about the marines and they of us just for **** and giggles, but the marines will give you a much more personal respect for yourself if you can make it as a marine, its harder, less time off, and very physical though the army is no joke in itself you will have more time between deployments to work on your college degree even before you get out, but the army also does 12-18 month combat rotations while the other services do 6-12 |
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Middlefinger!
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I suggest you follow your head! |
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