Careers - U.S. Military Service

The Marine Corps mission reflects every Marine's purpose. In essence, the Nation is that purpose. In the world, there are conflicts, challenges, and obstacles that must be fought confidently and defeated convincingly for the Nation to prevail. These looming battles come in many forms and occur on many fronts, but each comes down to a critical choice: to demand victory or accept defeat. To pull together or fall apart. To give in or cave in. It is a decision each Marine conveys to the Nation with each battle won.

A person doesn't "join" the Marines, they become a Marine.Though it is by talking with a Marine Recruiter or Officer Selection Officer that you can find out if you are eligible to even attempt this most purposeful journey, it is only through the rigors of Marine Corps Recruit Training or Officer Candidates School that will determine if you’re capable of living it. Before you set down this most arduous but fulfilling path, find out what is required to count yourself among those who stand out in front—ready to fight and win the Nation's battles.