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What's the lifestyle of a Marine like?

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Jordan’s Answer

Hello Loewe,


To give you some background about me, my name is Jordan Roth, and I am a Sergeant in the Marine Corps. I have been in the Marines for a little over 4 years now, and have spent time all over the country. Currently I am on a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) as a Marine Security Guard (MSG).


While your question can cover quite a bit, I will do my best to answer.


Life in the Marines has many ups and downs just like being in any line of work. Starting at Recruit Training in either San Diego, or Parris Island, you will be first indoctrinated in the ways of the Corps. Your Drill Instructors will transform you from a civilian to a basically trained Marine. Earning this title was probably the most encouraging, and proudest days of my life. It is something you will never forget. This is the most important difference between the Marines and the other branches: our pride. Every other branch is similar to going to work, just as you would with any other job. As a Marine, you will live your life with Honor, Courage, and Commitment.


Our lifestyle is one that you will not find any where else. We constantly go to the field to train; we always make do with what we got; and we always watch out for our fellow brother and sister. You will never find a brotherhood like that you will find as a United States Marine. You can be certain that no matter what, you will always have a Marine watching your back.


Since I have joined the Marines, I have met many great people that I have the honor of calling great friends. I have completed awesome training that helps in both Military and civilian world. I have been living overseas for almost two years now, and I have been to over 15 countries, and lived in places people only read about in magazines.


If you are thinking about joining the Marines, the best advice I can give you is always watch your fellow recruits/Marines' back, never quit and never give up, take advantage of tuition assistance for college, and no matter how long you stay in never forget how you felt when you earned your Eagle, Globe, and Anchor.


If you decide not to join the Marines, and end up joining another branch or going to college, this is great too. Just remember to learn as much as you can, meet and remember people as you move through life, and travel as much as you possibly can.
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Mustaq’s Answer

<h1>Life in the Marines</h1>

Marines may be stationed at any of about 20 bases, camps and airfields throughout the United States (with several bases also located overseas). A housing stipend provides living quarters for Marines and sometimes their families, usually on-base. The newest Marines live in barracks similar to a college dormitory. Like other U.S. military bases, Marine Corps bases offer essentials (shopping, church, school, medical facilities) and a variety of recreational activities (sports teams, movie theaters, seminars, restaurants, bowling, et cetera).


Many Marines will spend portions of their active duty stationed aboard Navy vessels. For them, time on a Navy deployment (lasting roughly six months) is much the same as it is for the sailors themselves – cramped, busy and at times rather boring. Marines remain under the command of their officers while on board, but everyone on a Navy vessel is under the command of the ship’s captain.


During wartime, Marines experience an interesting range of hardships. The Iraq War offers the constant fear of roadside or suicide bombings and the uncertainty as to whether any given Iraqi citizen is an innocent civilian or an insurgent. They are far from home, facing death on a daily basis and watching their close friends get killed or wounded – in other words, life for a Marine hasn’t changed much in 200 years.


Leaving the Marines
As members of a U.S. military organization, all Marine Corps personnel are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Dismissal from the Marines can take a variety of forms, from an honorable discharge to a court martial, depending on the circumstances surrounding the dismissal. See How the Army Works for a full explanation.


Go through this link for more info with videos and pictures
http://www.marines.com/being-a-marine/daily-life
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Sabrina’s Answer

Hello, what it's like to be a Marine is primarily up to you. Specifically, it all starts from the Military Occupation you chose at the beginning of your enlistment process. Each job provides a different day-to-day operation, whether you are strictly an infantry MOS, a Marine Corps cook, or even working with Military Police or the Brig. The Marine Corps provides many excellent also to determine what it's like for each Marine. Whether you are passionate about school and earning a free education while you are in, or you're eager to volunteer a becoming a unit representative to help other Marines around you impact the community. Other opportunities the Marine Corps has to offer are becoming a certified Martial Arts Instructor, a Swim qual instructor, a force fitness instructor, or even a range course, again the Marine Corps has many open doors for you to determine which approach or pathway that you would like to take, I hope this helps!
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Sabrina’s Answer

Hello! Everyone has thoughts on what it is like to be a Marine, both positive and negative. Many forget the positives from time to time or do not take advantage of the positives. Since joining the Marine Corps, I have got to experience two different countries for free! I could make great friends overseas, both in Okinawa and Australia. Another great perk is schooling. I am on my way towards my bachelor's degree, and I got paid for going to school! With TA paying for my education and applying for FASFA, I saved lots of money while earning my degree. I can go on forever. The Marine Corps has treated me well so far!
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