Marine Corps Recruiting
Sgt. Hodges, a Marine Corps recruiter in Boston, discusses with potential applicants the career opportunities available in the Marine Corps.
Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Overview
A Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) is where applicants for military service go to complete the enlistment process.
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An Infantry Officer Leading from the Front: Capt. Kutilek
Capt. Kutilek explains why he wanted to be as far forward on the front lines as possible and why he decided to attend the Citadel.
The Future of MEPS
Currently, an individual may have to visit a MEPS a few times to complete enlistment, but changes are underway that will help speed up the process significantly.
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Meeting a Marine Recruiter
Marine Corps recruiters describe the traits they look for in future Marines.
MEPS: Physical Exam
Every applicant must undergo a physical exam at MEPS to ensure he or she can meet the demands of service.
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A Conversation with a Marine Recruiter
A Marine Corps recruiter talks to a young man about opportunities in the Marine Corps.
MEPS: ASVAB Testing and Career Counseling
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery of tests, commonly called the ASVAB, is designed to help match military applicants with the right careers.
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Marine Officers Take the Oath
Marine officers take their Oath after completing Officer Candidates School and accepting their commission.
MEPS: Security and Background Check
All applicants undergo a background check and fingerprinting at MEPS. In addition, biometric scanning is now used to ensure the security of applicants and their personal information.
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MEPS: Oath of Enlistment
The Oath of Enlistment is the final stage of the MEPS process, when applicants officially become members of the U.S. Military.
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A look at daily life in Today's Military.
From the outside, it is hard to imagine what it's like to serve in the Military. There is plenty of news coverage, but it has been difficult to really get a sense of what day-to-day life in service is all about – until now. The videos and images on this site show the variety of experiences servicemembers have every day – from joining and training, to living and working all over the world. Choose a theme or Service from the menus below or choose between "Enlisted" and "Officer" to start exploring.
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