What do you think when u hear the word Marine(USMC). i think of a naval infantryman on a ship. wha do u think?
352160
I think of one of the most elite fighting machines in the world. A very disciplined soldier. Oorah!
129068
First, Marines are NOT soldiers.  No disrespect intended, but we do not like the term.  Soldiers are in the U.S. Army.  Secondly, when I went to boot camp, nearly 20 years ago, we had extensive training on Marine Corps history.  Smedley Butler was celebrated in song when we marched, ran, or worked out.  I would be surprised if the same is no longer true.\nThank you for honoring a true American hero.
38853
The Marine Corps does not believe in "Special Forces"  their view is that all Marines are special forces.  They've have fought tooth and nail NOT to be made a part of SOCOM for years ~ but due to the recent terrorist threat of recent years ~ have finally relented.\n\nTherefore they're forming a new "regiment" comprised of RECON and Force Recon ~ (not the same animal ~ there's a difference between the two)  \n\nAs I understand it, they're not going to be so much a part of SOCOM, as another tool in the shed that SOCOM can call upon, when and as needed.  \n\nMost of the confussion about the SEALS, Green Beret, DELTA Force, RECON, Force RECON, and Rangers is in-house poltical among the varioius branches of the military.  On the one side ~ each branch of the military has their own ax to grind ~ and dog in the fight.  Marine Recon and Force Recon was NEVER meant to to compete with the Green Berets, SEALS, nor Rangers.  They were formed to provide reconnisence to a Marine battalion and/or division in the field.  \n\nThey're Billy Bad Azzes in that they do perform alot of the same or similar type missions that SEALS, Green Berets, Rangers do, but they do what they do to be the eyes and ears out front to let the Marine Commander know what out there and what he's up against. \n\nSOCOM is an effort to bring all these different forces together and to utilize them in their most efficient manner for the task at hand.
409480
As a Marine Gunnery Sgt. I will give you the best advice I know how to give you. First, don't appologize. Other than being a sign of weakness, it also acknowledges acceptance of wrongdoing. And what you said, and why you said it was NOT wrong. Honest open debate is ALWAYS a good thing, even if closed minded people, or uneducated people are around who don't know how to do so. You were merely playing the role of the Devil's advocate. It took guts to do such a thing, and I for one, commend you for it. And to those who would challenge you for doing so, I would simply remind them that that is what I have served my entire carreer to protect and defend. I have been shot, and I have killed, simply to defend your right, and the rights of others worldwide to play the Devil's advocate without fear of retribution.
1044632
Are you asking if that's really what they call themselves?  If so yea, marines are jarheads, navy is squids, and I honestly don't know the other.
947265
There are no people in the Marines.  Marines are not people.  They are expertly designed, finely honed killing machines.  They are not people... They are heroes.
1051279
If your intentions are to possibly leaned towards a career I would highly reccommend the choice you have already made. The Air Force is an excellent choice family wise also. If you like to spend months onboard a ship, then by all means join the Navy. If you like walking, marching or bouncing around in a vehicle, join the Army. If you think you are the macho type and enjoy running errands on a ship, plus like to march or strut around like a tin soldier and think your the badest ass in town, go with the Marines. It's as simple as that. There is no such thing as the best, we're all in this together and should act as such. To me there is no single hero, in my personal opinion anyone who puts on a uniform and serves his country (USA)honorably for a full tour of duty in any branch of the services deserves to be called a hero.
239210
I thought the USCG was military, I always admired the Coasties, hell after getting out of the Marine Corps I tried to go USCG...it has to be, because I was ineligble because I would lose one rank coming back in and I had to many dependants as well...either way, the USCG is awsome, those guys work hard for the USA.
70172
I'm married to a Marine and met alot of military men.  I think you have to meet him.  Alot of the guys are genuine, but there will always be game players.  I'd really like to think that a young man in a combat zone wouldn't be out there just for his own amusement, so meet him, get to know him for real(BE CAREFUL, TAKE SOMEONE YOU CAN TRUST) and then let yourself make a decision.  Good luck.  I hope you find your man!
526683
They are both American fighting forces with different missions. The navy's job is to primarily defend us while at sea, destroy other enemy ships, sea bound blockades and other things related to sea defense.\n\nThe marines are mostly a ground force with their own backup capabilities,depending on the mission,terrain they are assigned they can take and hold, for a short time ground areas, seaports and other missions that would require their military skills.\n\nI hope this has been of use to you, good luck.\n\n"FIGHT ON"
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I love you guys ! you are generally respected. my son was a Lance Cpl in the Marines and did three tours in Iraq. he came back the last time with PTSD. he sought help but not the way he should have.and they didn't do anything to help him. he began drinking then a while later began to use drugs. he was reduced to a private and dishonorably discharged. the way our government and the military is handling the guys who have served our country is what is disturbing to me.I don't agree with the mission but you guys have a job to do and I respect what you are doing and why you are doing it. I don't respect the governments position.  my son was a wonderful happy young man before he went to Iraq. God Bless You and Keep you safe ! You Keep your head held high, what you are doing is an honorable thing. and you should be Proud, we are proud of you !
833219
Marines still have some pride and they have an airwing. \nThey are tough but its worth it.\nGo Marines!
417136
I think a Mariner is a boat captain or something like that.  I am just guessing because of Puget Sound being right there and their old logo used to look like the wheel from a boat.  Good question.
542840
Historically, Marines were part of the Navy (The Navy was first; the Marines are an "arm" or a department of the Navy), and served onboard warships. They assisted the crew in battles, boarded enemy ships, conducted small coastal raids, and protected the officers from mutiny by the crew. Eventually they have become the primary landing force. The word "Marine" is Navy in German.\n\nThe Marines' paychecks still are drawn on Department of the Navy checks.
1000748
The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy and therefore they use the Navy corpsmen and dental techs.  The Marine Corps is for warriors (they hate being called soilders, that's Army) and they don't worry about the things the Navy can handle.
227204
I had people from other countries prodly fight beside me.  They weren't even citizens yet.  But they explained how things were where they came from and had some of the best understanding of what it means to be American I have seen.  They are proud Marines that will give their life to give others freedom.  \n\nPeople here are putting them in the ranks of cannon fodder.  I know a non-citizen Marine that is a far better human than most of the people on this site. \n\nI am proud to have them fight beside me because to many Americans have become little punks hanging on to their mothers appron.  \n\nI would rather them join the military to get in to the country than sneak accross the wide open border and never learn what our freedoms cost us.
237668
Thank you for your kind words. I am a retired Marine (due to injury in Iraq) Just wondering, have you ever seen a Marine in his Dress Blues?