A Life Of Distinction
Make a career out of making a difference
The career path of a Marine is both rewarding and enriching. Whether it's as an Enlisted Marine or a Marine Officer, the opportunities to serve are as impressive as the choice to do so.
A Life Of Distinction
Marine Officer
Leader of Marines
From meeting with an Officer Selection Officer (OSO) to choosing which Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) is right for you, discover the rigorous requirements to lead the few.
Marine Officer
Learn From
Experience
Meeting a Marine Recruiter
There is no better way to get a clear picture of life in the Marine Corps than with a knee-cap to knee-cap conversation with a recruiter who's served.
Learn From Experience
Montford Point
Marines
A LEGACY OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Once the Marines minted at Montford Point were given the chance to prove themselves, it became impossible to deny that African-Americans were capable and deserving of the title "Marine."
Montford Point Marines
Leadership Traits
EVERY MARINE IS A LEADER
These are the leadership traits that enable Marines to lead with honor, on the battlefield and in the community.
Leadership Traits
Enlisted Commissioning Program
Officer candidates choose from one of several paths to earn their commission, the official authorization that appoints them as a Marine Corps Officer.
Whichever path they choose, officers always advance. Both on and off the battlefield, officers lead the way with a sense of purpose and pride.
U.S. Naval Academy
Officer candidates choose from one of several paths to earn their commission, the official authorization that appoints them as a Marine Corps Officer.
Whichever path they choose, officers always advance. Both on and off the battlefield, officers lead the way with a sense of purpose and pride.
Four Year Colleges
Officer candidates choose from one of several paths to earn their commission, the official authorization that appoints them as a Marine Corps Officer.
Whichever path they choose, officers always advance. Both on and off the battlefield, officers lead the way with a sense of purpose and pride.
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IED training: More than meets the eye - News
A Marine cautiously raked the inside of a doorway with a pole twice his height. He skirted the left side of it, drawing the metal hook slowly through the dirt... nothing. He shifted to the right, gently pulled the hook through the ground, and froze.
1/4 Conducts Training Exercise With JGDSF - News
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, wrapped up live-fire training with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force as part of Exercise Iron Fist 2013, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Jan. 25, 2013.
31st Marines execute amphibious assault alongside Royal Thai Marines - News
Drenched in salty water, more than a dozen amphibious assault vehicles cut through the white sand and climb their way out of the surf. Steel doors on the rear of the vehicle steadily lower, revealing scores of United States and Royal Thai Marines prepared for a fight.
2nd Supply Battalion gears up for Rolling Thunder - News
Marines and sailors with 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group spent a week in the field, from Feb. 4 to 7, to train on communications, security and logistical support techniques, which are all key elements for Exercise Rolling Thunder.
Osprey pilot realizes dream in the Corps - News
Some people go through life not knowing exactly what it is they want to do when they grow up. This was not the case with 1stLt Jamie Bunce.
Marine connects with past during visit with Thai children - News
Marines are men and women of diverse cultures, ethnicities and lifestyles who volunteer to serve in the armed forces for many different reasons. What varies even more are the life experiences each Marine brings with them to the Corps.
Exercise Fire Dragon 13-2 commences at Camp Fuji - News
Marines began regimental-level artillery Exercise Fire Dragon 13-2 Jan. 28 at the North and East Fuji Maneuver Areas.
Marines Respond to New York Storm - News
Marines recently displayed their unique ability to go wherever they are needed with short notice during relief efforts in New York. This video is a look back on their achievement in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Marines provide guidance and encouragement to young women during mentoring weekend - News
As part of the Marine Corps' national partnership with the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, six senior female Marines from Marine Corps Recruiting Command engaged 100 young women from the Atlanta metropolitan area in the second annual "Girls Who Rule the World" mentoring weekend in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Corps' top leaders address lifting of Combat Exclusion Policy - News
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta officially announced the end of the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule excluding women from assignment to units and positions whose primary mission is to engage in direct ground combat, Jan. 24.