Honoring Our Communities

Where I'm From

Marines share stories of their hometowns and the people and places that helped shape their lives.

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Honoring Our Communities


Your Impact

A DIFFERENCE THE WORLD WILL NOTICE

Standing up against tyranny and injustice are Marines: elite warriors who courageously and honorably face down the threats of our time.

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Your Impact


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."

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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.

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Leadership Traits


Service Options

Enlisted and Officer

Active or Reserve, enlisted or officer, as one of the Few, you will forever be known by the title you earn: United States Marine.

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Service Options


Recruit Training

12 Weeks

This is the ultimate proving ground for those who are driven by purpose, guided by values and aspire to earn the title reserved only for the Few.

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Recruit Training


How To Prepare

PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS

Those who aspire to become Marines must first pass the Initial Strength Test (IST), and all Marines are required to pass an annual Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Combat Fitness Test (CFT). This information will help you prepare for all three.

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How To Prepare

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

NATIONAL IMPACT

It isn't our military might alone that brings comfort to this nation and its citizens. It's also our ability to respond quickly and appropriately should our national security and interests ever be threatened.

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WORLDWIDE IMPACT

Marines take the fight to the enemy and give relief to those in despair. Against tyranny, natural disasters and threats to the world, Marines fight all over the world. These aren't fights to apologize for. They're fights to win.

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YOUR IMPACT

In the United States Marine Corps, you must become something great to become part of something even greater. As a Marine, you can fight for what you believe because it's worth believing in.

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