The bonds we form. The battles we face. See what it means to fight and win as a United States Marine.
All Marines possess unmistakable qualities. And face undeniable realities. Delve deeper into what truly makes a Marine, a Marine.
You don’t join the Marines. You become one. Learn what first steps are required to set out on this path of purpose.
The Marine Corps is more than a career path. It is a life path. The day one becomes a Marine brings purpose to every day that follows.
Finding purpose and your place in a common cause. What you truly long for is discovered by fighting for it. This is where the battle begins.
In order to gain the intelligence needed to defeat opposing forces, Marines must earn the trust of the local communities. Marines assigned to Female Engagement Teams describe the different cultures they interact with and why as women they are in the unique position to establish a special rapport and sense of trust with communities abroad.