Explore The Marine Corps Story

Destined To Serve

Answer the calling to serve our country. Start Here

• Semper Fidelis
• Battle of Iwo Jima
• Values and Ethics
• Enlisted Eligibility
• Community Involvement
• John Besh's story

The ultimate challenge

Exceed your mental and physical limits and gain the strength to lead. Start Here

• 12 Weeks
• M249 SAW
• Adam Firestone's story
• 4-Man fire team
• Travel
• Operation Iraqi Freedom

An opportunity to succeed

Join a brotherhood where respect is earned and merit is rewarded. Start Here

• Ahmard Hall's story
• Semper Fidelis
• The Crucible
• Aviation Combat Element: Roles
• Ranks
• Benefits of Service

Essential to our freedom

Help defend the American way of life. Start Here

• First to Fight
• History
• 12 Weeks
• Deployments: Middle East
• Ground Combat: Roles
• Stacey Taylor's Story

A life of achievement

Show the world who you are and what you can do. Start Here

• Leadership Skills
• LtCol Jerry Carter's story
• Roles in the Corps
• 12 Weeks
• Deployments: Africa
• Enlisted Ranks

A better life

Change your life to one of success and respect. Start Here

• Benefits: Education
• Emblem Ceremony
• Assignments Map
• Dress Blues
• Gear
• James Dever's story