Why I Want to Join the Marine Corps

We all know this world has had many wars, whether it’d be with another country or a civil war. We know since the beginning of time we’ve always struggled to survive to protect our lands. The United States broke away from the Crown in the Revolutionary war, won over southern states from Mexico, recovered from a brutal civil war, and saved the world from collapsing through two world wars. The US had some rough spots with war also, but the men and women who go to battle for us are all brave souls. The first in to the battle from the Revolutionary War to now, have been the Marines. You have heard of the saying “Semper Fidelis.” Well that stands for “always faithful”, another unofficial motto is “first to fight”. The motto of the Marines has been “Semper Fi” for almost three hundred years. They never back down and never give up. Marines will stare death in the face and won’t back down. They will head to battle with their brothers and sisters knowing that someone has their back as they have someone else’s. That sounds like a life style that I’d want to live.

This career is something that sparks my interest. I’ve always grown up around guns, I learned gun safety, and I enjoy being part of a team, from football, to basketball, to baseball, etc. I’ve learned that a team or family is the key to success. Don’t worry what someone else is doing, just trust that they’ll do their job and all you need to do yours. Yes, you should help them if they’re struggling, because that’s what a family does. Someone always has your back.

The reason why I chose this as my career is because Marines are elite soldiers and are the best at what they do. They hear the call for duty and are there with their battle uniform on, ready to stand and fight. They enhance ...

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...many years of service and combat experience. They both have served tours to Afghanistan and Iran, and have taught me a lot of facts about the military.

I have concluded that being a Marine or in any branch of the military requires a lot of hard work, dedication, respect, desire, courage, and a sense of defending others. There are many requirements to become a Marine, yet they are understandable and easy to achieve if you have the desire to become a Marine. This is a great way to go, and it’s a great way to have a job right out of high school.

I plan on achieving these goals by completing high school, get a high asvab score, and by staying in good physical shape. I will put all my effort into completing my work and being able to stand side by side to my brothers and sisters of the US Marines, ready to defend the United States, and those within the nation. Hoo-Rah.