May of 2005 and decided to join the Marine Corps 5 months later in October 2005. I went to MCRD San Diego for basic training‚ then to Camp Pendleton for MCT. I joined the Marine Corps to serve my country and to gain an experience of leadership and discipline. I was married after bootcamp in Jan 2007 and have a daughter that is now 5 years old. I came in the Marine Corps as a Combat engineer. My first duty station was First Combat Engineer Battalion‚ First Marine Division‚ Camp Pendleton‚ CA there
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Grooming Standards Marine Corps grooming standards are in place to conform Marines to a singular uniform look. They keep us from being too eccentric and while in Garrison they help us to keep a professional look about us at all times. They keep us from just “looking like everyone else‚” and help us to stay a cut above the rest. The hair cut regulations are stated as an even fade from 0 to no more than 3” on the top of the head as long as the hair doesn’t interfere with any uniform article. There
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I would like to immensely thank each and every one of the donors for the Marine Corps Scholarship for providing the funds for not only myself‚ but many others‚ to allow us to achieve a post-secondary education. Without their generous contributions‚ many of us would not be able to continue—or even began—our path to higher education. My gratitude cannot be expressed enough to the donors for allowing me to continue my college education. In the spring of this incoming academic year‚ I will be transferring
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A career in the Marine Corps has its roots in my childhood. As a kid‚ I was always reading one of two types of books. The first type was fantasy books filled with valiant‚ selfless heroes. The second type was books on planes. My childhood aspirations were to be either a warrior or a jet pilot‚ but as I grew up I realized I could be both. I could be a Marine. In doing so I could not only fulfill my dreams but my duties to my family and country as well. My parents came to this country with nothing
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When closely analyzed‚ it can be determined that the Marine Corps leadership principles set a significant foundation on how to establish successful teams in any operational environment. By introducing and applying these principles in the organization positive result with upsurge. They will create an atmosphere
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backbone of the United States Marine Corps. This is an punctual statement thats helps show the functioning of the Marine Corps today. NCOs keep order and discipline within the ranks‚ they are the example for all junior Marines. There is a matter of respect earned when promoted to a rank as such. This is what makes the orders given by an NCO a vital aspect of obedience. As well as regarding your leadership with respect is a fundamental attribute instilled within every Marine in recruit training. Respect
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consciousness. I forced out my breath“United-States-Marine-Corps” though each cluster of four reps. Unable to muster the strength to pump out another push-up‚ my arms gave out and my chest hit the floor. Taking sanctuary in the few seconds of rest‚ I rolled over to start my next set of sit-ups. The same U-S-M-C chant subconsciously repeated itself as I repped out each sit-up. In the beginning of my eighth grade year‚ I made the decision to enlist in the Marine Corps. Since then‚ that goal has been my motivation
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Since the beginning of the Marine Corps‚ NCOs have played a pivotal and vital role‚ not only in the evolution but in the success of the Marine Corps and its missions. From being the embodiment of the Corps‚ and to upholding all of its vast history and traditions‚ whether that be its core values of honor‚ courage‚ and commitment or its saying‚ “Semper Fidelis.” On every battlefield our country has ever been on since the founding of the Corps on November 10‚ 1775‚ Marines have been there to face and
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