Experiences at United States Marine Corps

Desire to serve

Have the desire to do something with your life that very few people get the opportunity to do, being a "Marine". The Marine Corps was the best personal choice I've made and enjoyed every minute being a Marine for the last 22 years. I've had various opportunites to travel to places such as Korea, Australlia, Okinawa, Japan and Thailand that allowed me to experience different cultures. I had the opportunity over the last 22 year to continually be recognized for my performance via promotions from the rank of E-1 thru E-8. I was able to further my education by attending a few college classes at no cost. I've experience many unique and challenging situations allowing personal growth. I supervised an office of 27 Marines including 5 civilians, and was able to train, counsel and mentor my junior staff resulting in job proficiency. Every three to four years I was able to move on to another assignment doing a job that I may not have every did but learned to be the duty expert at each and every task assigned. My skills of being able to multi-task in a high work tempo have been mastered. Having good test scores and the desire to excel no matter what the task and doing the right thing all of the time can get you into the Marine Corps....

Being away from friends and family

I was to insure the trucks were able to complete daily runs, and that they went out on time to where they needed to go and got there safely. I worked on the trucks to see that they run properly as well

There is no secret only a willingness to serve our Great Country.

There is no secret to getting hired in the Marine Corps. It just takes courage, commitment, discipline, and determination. I believe every young man should experience time spent in the military in some way or another.

If you can make it through three months of rigorous training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island or San Diego you will have earned the title of "Marine"

Supervisor of the admin legal department including but not limited to; processing courts-martials, non-judicial punishments, admin separations,
Assistant supervisor of the admin department including; awards, leave, customer service, pay issues, orders of duty, legal, retirements, end of service separations...

I have filled various roles during my military enlistment. My actual job was to work as a chemical defense (CBRN) specialist. I helped trained individuals about how to deal with chemical hazards and utilize protective measures. I also supervised the training of junior personnel, which typically include three to five personnel. I have served two tours to Iraq; dur the first, I worked as a computer specialist monitoring the activities of friendly and enemy units in our area and during the second, I helped manage a warehouse worth $3.8 million....

I sweat.