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I am scared of joing the marines for one reason I dont want to go to Iraq or Afganistan we can not to chose the country we want to enlist that the only reason thanks for the feedback but bro the fear is still there
I just had a two hour long conversation with my boss on how I’m stupid for leaving my job to go join the Marine Corps. My family say I’m stupid and my friends say I’m stupid. But this decision of my is for something they wouldn’t understand it’s for me a young man living in a soft society drifting towards a environment with a lot of resistance just so I could be the best I can be. It’s not for money for college or learning a skill. It’s about living the warrior ethos. I’m a warrior at heart.
The Marine Corps has changed a lot since I got out. My buddies that are still in tell me all the time how soft it’s becoming. It’s up to guys like you to keep the Corps alive and the way it should be. Weed out the week and take it back! Good luck to you man, it sounds like you’ve got a good head on your shoulders. When are you shipping out?
Tony is right! Joining the Marine Corps is a huge commitment that not to many people can do. That's why they call us "The Few" but after I join in 2002 it was a blast! Became an 0351 Assaultman and traveled the world. Been to cities like San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Honolulu, and countries like Singapore, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, Djibouti, and U.S. territory Guam. Nobody in my family of three generations did what I did. Now, I have a family and tell my boys about my adventures in the Marines. So remember it is a choice you make for your future! Not everyone else's future. Semper Fi Tony! And Embrace the Suck! O.I.F. Veteran 2002-2006
I’m 27 and want to join the marines. Been working out 5x a week, dieting and studying for the ASVAB. I’ve had friends tell me “it’s too late” and “what’s wrong with you?” For wanting to join but it’s my calling and I’m not letting anyone stop me.
I’m 26 and I’m joining. It’s not too late. It’s perfect now because you are in your prime and you will have that life experience over others. Get it don’t and don’t let anything stop you. You got this
27 here, I’m considering joining the marines because it’s the top notch branch. Im getting ready to take my asvab and I want to pursue the officer role. Rn I’m on track to hit bootcamp in October 2024. A lot of my peers, Coworkers and friends try to persuade me not to join but I’m not exactly where I want to be in life rn. My mother has health problem's she’s 50 with a defibrillator and other health conditions and I just want to be able to help her for as long as I could. I just want turn out the best possible man she thought I’d become. Taking control of my life.
You’re a legend for this bro, I needed to hear this today! I’m in a unique place in my own life right now, and I’m supposed to meet with a recruiter tomorrow morning actually. My life circumstances have led up to this decision in my own life and I couldn’t be any happier to say, LETS GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD!!! *I’m not in it for the money or resume, nope. I’m enlisting because I feel like it’ll help me to become the leader that God has destined me to be! We live in a fallen world and it’s weak as hell, so I think that the Marines will change my life for good!*
This is extremely motivating. I had went to bootcamp in August of 2018 and I got dropped to MRP (medical rehabilitation platoon) on the 3rd week of training due to stress fractures in both of my legs. It was a really difficult time and it sucks because your training is put on hold and you're stuck recovering. There's a process to get out and go back to training but It's like another mini bootcamp inside of a bootcamp. Everyone who was there was disappointed and the vibe was just sad and angry and it rubs off on you. Everyone wanted to go home but ultimately it's still bootcamp. You can't see your family and you can't go home. I even saw my platoon that I picked up with in kilo company graduate. Anyway, my right leg was worse than my left so they said I can stay on my left leg while I was on crutches. There are still Drill Instructors there and even though we are kinda broken, we still do that those stupid games the Drill Instructors like to play. We did have books, board games and movies on the weekend to keep us from going insane but it was really hard to keep motivation. It took time but I went back to training and picked up with hotel company and had to redo a few days of bootcamp. I was crushing it for a few more weeks until my left leg started hurting and I had went back to medical to find out my left leg was the one that was worse. They said they can't drop me again and that I have two choices, to either stay and push through or to go home and recover. It was one of the most gut wrenching choices I had to make because I thought if I continue what if I end up like the extremely injured people that were in MRP that were getting surgeries, in wheelchairs and suffering nerve damage. I also thought if I go home I would be quitting. But because of fear of failing I chose to go home. I regret it and I have felt this guilt for 3 years now. I did not want to go home but I felt like I had no other choice. I got kinda fat and I lost my discipline and I've been trying to get out of this hole that I've been in and it sucks because no one understands the feeling and l that crap you go through and I've wanted to be a Marine for the longest time. I even tried talking to the Army but it didn't feel natural. Some good things came out of it and I got married and got closer to God and I believe there's a reason for everything. As of now I'm talking to a Marine recruiter again, I'm retaking my ASVAB, I'm losing weight but I still had that fear, regret, and guilt. After seeing this video, I'm happy to say that those feelings are somewhat gone and it's good to know I'm not the only one who has felt that regret, fear, guilt, and disappointment. So I'm on my way to earn that title one more time! Semper Fi brother!
I can relate to you as well joined 2021 and tore my meniscus on TR 3 doing MCMAP. Got dropped to MRP and was told I had to go home later found out that I could’ve denied it and continued the process of healing and going back to training. I’m also conflicted as well. I really want to go back but I fear re-injuring my meniscus.
Great video Tony, I like how you reach out to these guys instilling confidence in their ability to make a solid decision. Do what's in your heart, not someone else's.
I was going through the motions a couple of weeks ago, and I started to doubt if I wanted to be a Marine. But with everybody telling me that I can't do it or that I'm an idiot, it has only served as the push I needed. Now I'm more motivated than ever to join the corps to prove them all wrong and do what I need to do.
Its very common to fall into a rut here and there, but you gotta find that motivation that inspired you to join in the first place! Good luck to you man and if you haven't joined the Discord Community yet heres the link! discord.gg/VGDbX8qHNa
In the same boat family calling me stupid and a dumbass or you’re not gone make it saying imma die nd other shit kinda makes me upset they called me Ts really makes me consider if I wanna join
Stuff like this helps me so much!!!!! None of my friends want me to join the USMC, but I know I got this! Thank you for this. The videos you make are the only thing I have other than myself pushing me to this.
I'm glad they help man! Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. My email is in the about section on my dashboard. Good luck to you and follow your dreams!
My friends have been there for me through a lot of unfortunate life circumstances. When I told them I was interested in this they kinda rolled their eyes. I went to talked with the recruiter and told them that and they practically tried to talk me out of it. I told them I made a verbal committal and my one buddy broke into tears and went on about how I’m never going to be the same person I am now. And he’s right. I’m going to come back with a level of structure and discipline that you can’t find across any other brotherhood of Americans. And you will to. Do this for you. When your on the bus, look to your left, look to your right. Those men and women are going to be by your side. They won’t let you fall behind.
Great vid for a young guy thinking they can be a Marine. My experience in 1968, the USMC was different than now. My boot was 8 weeks and no crucible. The crotch (USMC) sort of threw us to the dogs. A couple of points you made are very important. It's not for everybody. Boot camp will beat you senseless (I told myself "They can't eat me") You'll despise your DI's until you graduate. Let them scream at you, just do what they say very quickly. You'll miss the DI's when you leave boot camp. Know for certain in boot camp you are not a Marine. At graduation and you receive your EGA, (Eagle Globe Anchor) you are a Marine. Things change then by other Marines having more respect for you. You are officially one of the devil dawgs. You passed the test and are part of the family. The USMC is a very special group of people. Feels good to be special. Best thing I have done for myself and my country. One of the few things I remember to this day is my USMC service number.
Appreciate it I needed this I’m a senior in high school signed up for the national guard last year took the asvab but failed. So because of fear of failure I told the recruiter I didn’t want to join anymore but ever since then I haven’t been able to get the military out of my head so that has to mean something and now I have decided to say fuck it and im going to visit a marine recruiter next month I’m not quitting this time I promise myself that💯
I really needed that video, i spoke with my recruiter the other day about how i want to wait till im a little older to ship out, ive already went to MEPs and i almost backed out but this video gave me the confidence to say lets go persue this dream!!!
Dude, the longer you put it off the higher the chance of backing out will be. Its scary leaving everything behind, but its all worth it in the end. Basic is only about 3 months long...thats short compared to the rest of your life. It goes by fast and you learn to get through it. Go for it man!
Thanks for this video. I'm battling self doubt, negative thoughts & fear about joining. Videos like this help me to stay true to what I want for myself and my future. Hoping to pass my asvab & MEPS in a few weeks.
Thanks man. A quote from a buddy of mine is “You’re the only on in your grave”. That mentality that my buddy and you talk about applies to multiple aspects of life. Girls, Jobs (Marines), friendships etc. I made a verbal committal to my Recruiter SSGT Alfred and something I’ll do when im alone or talk to people who don’t want me to join for various reasons is convince myself that this is bigger than me. I shouldn’t do it. Im going to regret it, miss my family and come out a changed man for the worse. That’s a video you should address Tony. Multiple people tell me “Aidan you’re going to go in there and come out a totally different man. You’re gonna get deployed and you’re never going to be the same!” I would argue the opposite. Im looking forward to the structure and discipline I’ll learn
Dude, you've got great mindset! And I'll definitely make a video about handling nay sayers and doubters. It really bums me out when I hear people saying they didn't end up joining because they didn't have support, confidence, or whatever other reasons caused them not to. The Marine Corps and the military in general isn't for everyone. But, if its something you want to do with your life then go for it! You will regret not joining down the road at some point. I really appreciate you reaching out and watching the videos. Thanks for the support and definitely keep me posted on your journey and feel free to reach out whenever. Good luck to you!
Thank you so much bro I’m a 17 yo senior in hs and I’ve been having sm self doubt and it’s just me and god rn my dad was a marine so I wanna carry the legacy but your video helped a lot
You're brief nod at your backstory got me subscribing. And as soon as you said "There'll always be a mistake; At the end of the day, your instructors will always find a mistake" had me enlightened. My mom just got a text from a recruiter, and given my situation, I think you're having me lean to joining
Last year I actually went to a recruiter and i was close to signing papers. I had convinced the recruiter that I wanted to go but then my grandparents, my aunt, and my mom basically influenced me out of it. I graduated highschool in 2021 after 4 years of fucking up my life in drugs I had finally quit it completely towards the end of 2021. I failed my correctional officer psychological exam this year and I just cant stop the feeling of wanting to go. My dad is a Marine and he was happy when i said i was gonna go last year but pissed when i backed out. I just want to feel like i amounted to something in this life. Now that i have a girlfriend i love her very much and shes understanding of it and she encourages me to go as long as it'll make me happy. Im just sick of feeling like a loser fuckup and im glad i have her to support me through everything. Im thinking of talking to a recruiter again soon so i can get a job i want and become a Marine. its truly hard out here but i really want to go and do military police.
I ended up getting dropped from the Poolee Program. I let outside influences get to me and causing me to rethink everything about my life. Family being "supportive" but talking behind my back about "how he won't make it". Seeing others out perform me in PT and feeling so inferior. I only recently regained the sense of "I must do this" but I had that constant doubt lingering in my mind, but then I found your channel and you gave me the inspiration I needed. Thank You.
Those negative thoughts and those negative people are always going to be there. Trust me. It’s what you decide to do with all that negatively that will determine where you end up. Do you want a life of satisfaction and accomplishment or regret? I hope you follow your dreams man and I expect to hear back from you! Don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly. My emails in the About section.
During the process of joining the marines I have a fuck everyone attitude because your family dosent give a shit about you in the end you only have thr courage to do it for yourself
With you on this. Went under the DEP back in 81 to go to Boot Camp in 82, and almost backed out based on what friends, family, and teachers were saying. Glad I did not, and like you very proud and thankful that I was able to serve, and as old as I am so proud of the title I earned long time ago. Semper Fi, Marine!
Earning the title was one of the proudest moments of my life. I miss the Marine Corps everyday. What’s funny is that even after being out for almost 8 years now, I still seem to gravitate towards other Marines. Most of my buddies on the outside are Marines. Semper Fi, brother! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
Im currently 16, and for the past 8 months ive really thought about joining the marines. Ive never told anyone about it before because i know my parents wouldnt want me too because my mother tried to join but couldnt so she dosnt like them. At first when i thought about it, i thought id forget about it within a few weeks but 8 mounths later its still on my mind full time every day. Frankly im not sure if im just lost and just looking for something to stick onto but ive really had it in my mind that id love to be a marine. I know its probably the hardest thing id ever do and its not an easy life style. But at my current job i think that everything in life is not gonna be easy and if im gonna enbrace the suck why not makeit something i wanna do. Again ive never told anyone about this. And maybe im just commenting this out because i felt like getting it off my chest. I stumbled on this video and i feel how he said it was like for him. When he knew his parents didnt approve of it and he wasnt sure about himself either.
I have a similar story. I got cold feet of joining the army and missed my ship date. This was after high school. 2 years later I really regret not serving my country. I have a son and family and I really just want what’s best for them. I’m really afraid of height like really bad, that’s the main thing holding me back from boot camp.
Hey Tony, I know this is a two-years late comment, but I want you to know that this video, no matter how simple it may be, has had a profound impact on my view when it comes to joining the military. A year of uncertainty on where I would fit best in the military was tough because I would tell people where I was going, but in my heart I was not sure and most of me just wanted (wants) to be a Marine. Now I am in the process of getting ready for MEPS. This video has helped me realize I am not alone in my indecision and that it’s important to not let what other people think dictate my life. Keep doing what you’re doing!
I can’t believe how close your story is to mine I got out of a navy contract because my ex helped manipulate my feelings about it along with my own fear which didn’t help and then I canceled my contract after talking to a recruiter for the marines about it and he was upfront with me and most honest person I’ve ever met, but ever since then I’ve always hated myself for being weak enough to cancel it and now I’ve been thinking since then of trying to go back with the navy or go find the recruiter who helped me think some stuff through and talk to him about the marine corp. thank you so much for this video! I can’t tell how much it has helped me think and feel about the situation I was in
I was given an opportunity as a 3521 Motor Transport Mechanic. I like working on things and getting my hands dirty. Everyone is telling me to back out and are giving me negative thoughts about how something down the road can go bad and how I should strive to pick a better MOS. I constantly start creating these "What if..." questions. Where you went sounds like where I would have gone if I did not watch this video.
Motor T mech isn’t a bad mos, but it isn’t one if want to be doing for four years. I would pick something that gives you opportunities to do some cool shit. At the end of the day, it’s your choice to make. Don’t let anybody talk you out of your dreams bud.
Im joining this year I just lost 25 pounds in 2 weeks your videos motivate me to follow the calling that is inside of me I had tried college Tried getting married had to drop out of college to take care of my mom wheb she was sick I had to sacrifice so much of my life this the only option that I have I say fuck family if they don't support you you stay focused Stat hard if no one support you
Yea man, at the end of the day your happiness is the most important. Live your life on your terms. Good luck to you and if you're serious about joining consider joining the Discord Community. Its a great place to ask and answer questions. discord.gg/VGDbX8qHNa
I'm shipping on Parris Island on Monday. Second try. My mom got cancer and I got those news right when I was in MRP because of COVID. I backed out and regretted it instantly. I got to take care of my mom at least, and now I'm coming back and I'm bending this training over backwards. I'll be back in 3 months to give the news, thanks a lot for the videos man
Sorry to hear about your mom. I would have done the same thing as you. I’m glad your still going for it though. I wish you the best of luck. Looking forward to hearing back from you, Marine!
I'M BACK, FINALLY DAMN BACK FROM BOOT! I'm on a car with my mom, just unwinding from grad ceremony. I appreciate everything you've taught me in your videos, it was great help! Now I just gotta do MCT and my MOS school and hit the fleet
My heart was with the corps, but part of me wanted to go Army because I thought I wasn't cut out to be a Marine. I almost did go Army until I finally spoke to a Marine recruiter. Idk how they do it, but they really sell it to you. The Army recruiters brought up all these benefits I could get that the Marine corps couldn't offer and somehow, the Marine recruiter convinced me to go with the corps over Army. And I feel like if I went Army over Marines, I wouldn't feel fulfilled, and would forever regret not facing that higher challenge.
As a 15 year old wanting to join the military which do you recommend trying to go for I wanna go for marines but I hear so much how it’s tough and no one likes it but I just need more information I just don’t know man
That's what I tell people who go Army, you will live the rest of your life with that little itch of doubt, that you could have did better, but chose not to.
I’m in the same boat. Was 100% commited to joining at 18 but I let the negative talk get to me. 24 now trying to go back but I have to get 2 tattoos removed. Gonna take some time but I know I’ll get there.
I just found your channel about 3 weeks ago. I have a similar deal, i wanted to join since i was 14 graduated in 2010 and instead of going right away i decided to party for a bit. Got in a bad wreck and was told i couldnt join. Now at 29 i was told there is a waiver for the rod and age. So im going for it and yes i can promise anyone that reads this comment the regret you will have is very very real! Thanks tony your awesome!
Thanks for sharing your story brother. Glad to hear your going after it all these years later! Keep me posted on how it all goes man. Looking forward to hearing back!
I almost joined when I first graduated HS but i got cold feet. I was never the best in school and I tried college. I felt the guilt too and it ate at me every day. I failed out of college. I ended up enlisting in the Marine Corps a year later. Here I am now, about to EAS, I have my associates and almost my bachelors, zero debt, great skills and certs bc I’m an air winger, great memories and I scratched that itch. I no longer wish to be part of the organization but damn am I glad I did it. If you’re thinking about doing it and you’re like 17-20, just effin do it imo. The urge won’t go away, TRUST me. If you end up not liking it, it goes by very very fast for the most part.
I’ve been wanting to join The Corps for about 6 years now. I think I keep putting it off because I think I’m scared I’ll regret joining. I hear many Marines say that they regret it and it makes me weary of joining myself. I still want to though, I have goals I need to accomplish. I just have to remain motivated on joining.
I just want to say thank you for making this video. Many people have been saying not to join The Marines or any other branch in the military. I wanted to become a Marine but there have been all these videos and it fucked with my head. I didn't actually want to become a Marine until I was 16 in my Junior year. I always thought I would be going to college after I finish high school and than becoming a software engineer like my dad. But I just don't see myself doing that. I don't want to type commands on my computer for 8 hours a day. My parents are supportive my decision. The ASVAB test is on November 5th in my high school. I am going to take it. My next post will be after I finish bootcamp.
@@justlegitness57just graduated bootcamp today. My MOS is Marine Security Guard and I am so excited for the training after I go to ITB. I also got 21 days of recruiting assistance so I will be in my town for a month. All of my family is extremely proud of me. It wasn’t easy and not at all what I expected. Most of bootcamp I regretted my decision and just wished I went to college but I am so glad I am now earning for myself and I am now a Marine.
I’m really considering joining. i’ve always wanted to since elementary and now that i’m of age and semi physically ready i get those feelings more and more. but i also thing negative about it frequently and get in my own head, i’m nervous but excited and i really wanna be a marine. I’ve already taken my asvab and talked with my recruiter but i’m just waiting to pass meps and i’m good.
You got this man! Just understand those negative self thoughts are normal. Everyone experiences them. The fear of the unknown is scary, but your whole life will be filled with moments like this. Don't let fear dictate your decisions. Be confident and remember why you want to become a Marine in the first place! Keep in touch, dude. If you need some motivation feel free to reach out! Emails in my "About" section.
My daughter 18 year old who just shipped out to USMC @ Camp Pendleton faxed SO much negativity!!! It was only me (her mom ) and Sgt. Caldwell who had her back and navigated her safely through the Nay- Sayers. WOW! People come out of the woodwork to slam her, the marines- you name it . Thank God for God who helps us find out path…with just a few good friends! 😍
I’m 15 and a female, I’m not very active to say the least I’m more of a runner than I am a lifter but I’m looking to join weights in school and force myself to take it so I have two years to get strong so I can make it in.. although I’ve been attacking myself about being weak because the marines recruiter came to our school and I couldn’t even do in pull up which was pathetic. When I get out of high school I’ll be 17 and then I few week after graduation I’ll be 18 hopefully I’ll be able to be what I’ve always wanted to.
You've got plenty of time to prepare! Be consistent, set goals, and don't lose focus on what you want to achieve. If you're decent at running, get better. Work on pullups and other body weight exercises. Check out the Physical Training requirements for joining the Marines and start there. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
I joined out of high school to see if I could make it through the best fighting force in the world and I made it. I did it for me and me only. Listened to know one.
Thank you for this video. It was very reassuring. I'm 17, I thought about the marines, since I was young, everyone around me doesn't support it. I need to realize that as much as I love my parents I need to live my own life.
Nothing unique but since you asked I wanna know about what it’s actually like. What are the hardest parts. What are the easiest parts. What’s it like out in the field. What’s the most fun. What sucks the most? What do you do on your downtime because I’ve heard there’s allot of it. How common is it to see a marine in his mid 20s and how well do they do compared to the standard age of the new recruits. How are the benefits? Any and all of those would be awesome to know about as someone who’s seriously considering joining in his mid 20s.
That was my problem, my family wasn’t supportive of me wanting to go to the marines. I was 18 and wanted to join but reasonably nervous and with my parents literally treating me like shit for wanting to go I ended up not going. Now I’m 24 years old and wishing that I could go back and of went anyway and low key kinda resent my parents a little for that. Moral of the story is if you want to join then join. You only get one life and time flies by a lot faster than you think it does, get the fuck out there and do it before you’re lying on your death bed thinking about all the things you wish you did.
I went in blind too. In the 90's we didn't have videos like this before leaving for bootcamp. The only knowledge we had was from our poolee meetings. But I still wouldn't change a thing. Ooh rah!!!
I went to meps 2 years ago. I was 10 pounds over and they told me to go back. I never did. I got a call not too long ago that revived my dream. I have until October to loose 30 pounds so I can swear in. Biggest regret of my life was not loosing that 10 pounds then.
Thank you for the video! I just graduated high school and I'm really thinking about enlisting. I've always wanted to serve but I just don't know what branch to choose. Right now its between the Marines and the Air Force. I love what the marines stand for but all I've been hearing is bad from people in and Vets about the leadership and quality of life in, and I dont want to commit to something that I don't wholeheartedly like. Its the complete opposite when it comes to the Air Force.
All gonna come down to you and what you want. The Marine Corps isn't perfect, and it definitely has its fair share of shit leadership, but I wouldn't base my decision solely off of that. You could always go Marines then Air Force after.
@@ForTheCorps I didn’t know I could do that! Thank you! I definitely don’t want to base my decisions off of what others say but really just don’t want to make a big commitment like that and regret it you know ?
Positive thoughts! Don’t get in your head and start thinking about the worst. Think about graduation day and how good you’ll feel and how proud your family will be. Boot camp is 13 short ass weeks of your life, being a Marine is forever.
I was marine corps. Go navy Air Force or coast guard. There is too many bad marines and bullshit that will scare you away from reenlisting I can never go back. I’m going navy this time and I don’t recommend going to the marine corps or army for that matter because they have the same problems. Please heed my warning go to another branch. The title marine doesn’t mean shit I had it and the pride in it goes away after mct.
I am nervous asf. I’m 21. I’m trying to get ready to join physically and mentally. I plan on going at the end of this year. I was going to join the army because I had a marine recruiter tell me that I was too tall to join their branch. I’m 6’7”. The army basically said “hell yeah we’ll take ya!” I was still in high school when all that happened. Earlier this year I was told by a marine recruiter that I can join at my height. I then asked him what about with a GED. He said yes I can still join. I haven’t talked to him since bc once I heard that I have nothing holding me back my nerves just started exploding. My heart started racing and I had an anxiety attack for the first time in my life. 😐. I was told in the army I would be looked at as if I was standing on the top of a needle bc of my GED. For some context, I was forced to drop out of high school. I didn’t want to. My family kept moving from one place to the other so I was changing schools almost every year. So my credits were just thrown all over the place. When I got to my last school they told me they were going to have to put me back in the 9th grade, WHEN I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A SENIOR, because they couldn’t find most of my credits or they didn’t transfer or their credit system is different from the last school. So I dropped out and got my GED. I was depressed about that for like two weeks before I got my shit together and moved on with it. I am going to use baseball as an example here. My fear is that when I join I’ll be looked at as if I already have two strikes and they are just waiting on that third one to throw me out. Because of me having a GED. I want to spend as much time as I can in the marines. I plan on spending 20+ years if I can. Me typing this right now has my nerves going because it’s something I want so damn bad, but I don’t want to join and fail and look at myself as a failure. I’d rather not join and think of it as a missed opportunity that I didn’t take when I had the chance.
Ex Navy it was call of duty for me during the Vietnam war. My job was to support the US Marines Naval Gunfire support. I tried National Guard but im not cut out to be a soldier or a Marine.
My parents are very against me joining the military at all, let alone the Marines. I don't wanna do it for my future or for any reason but the fact that I feel it's what I should do. But, they just don't understand. My relatives have been in the military but none in the marines, and honestly at this point I wanna do it to show them I can
Hey, brother. Thanks for making this video. I started my enlistment with the Marine Corps - I actually went to MEPS, took my ASVAB, and got my medical examination - but I had to get a waiver for a failed hearing test. However, in the process of seeing a doctor about my hearing test, I stopped by a Navy recruiting office. Before I knew it, I signed over a "MEPS to MEPS" transfer and something else so that the Marine Corps could give my information to the Navy; I am now in the process of enlisting as an FMF Corpsman in the Navy. I know FMF Corpsmen train and deploy with marines. However, they are not marines themselves. With that said, in your experience, were corpsman that were attached to marine infantry units still trained like marines? I heard they were; I saw a video from an FMF Corpsman where he basically said he lived, slept, ate, and trained with marines. However, I am concerned that, as a corpsman, I will not be able to do everything the marines do. The whole reason I wanted to join the Marine Corps was to live, eat, and sleep Marine Corps -- especially as infantryman. So, again, do you think I will be missing out on that brotherhood if I continue as an FMF Corpsman? (Just in case you don't know, FMF Corpsmen are also known as "greenside" corpsmen because they are they ones who deploy with marine units.) Thank you for your input, brother.
Not sure what you mean. The military pays for school while you're in. You can use tuition assistance and go to school in your spare time. I did my four years, got out and got paid to go to school free of charge. Got my bachelors in just over 3 years.
I’m 21 and i’m going to the recruiters office tmr. i backed out a month ago because of my girlfriend she stopped me because she didn’t want me to leave. i don’t want to join for the pay i want to join to embrace the suck, learn leadership and other skills the marine corps can offer to bring out to the civilian world to start business’s and become a police officer after doing 4 years with honor, courage, and commitment.
I graduated on Jan 14 and now I’m in a holding platoon for my school house. I’m starting to lose motivation but I know if I quit or just start being a shithead imma regret it. It’ll all be worth it
As soon as I get all my medical information turned in to my recruiter I'm shipping out possibly next month. I'm glad that theres a Marine that made a RUclips channel to help others become a United States Marine. I had to consistently convince my family I want to join but they still don't want me to go. But it's something I've been wanting to do since I was a freshman in JROTC in high school..
That’s awesome dude! Thanks for watching the videos. I’m glad you guys are getting some useful information out of them. Never expected them to get many views! What mos you thinking of?
How’s it going I myself can compare and I was supposed to join along side one of good buddies i had planned to join right after high school C/O 2017 but I went a different route my life took a turn gradually and I just didn’t have the discipline to put myself to pass but today I’m honored to say I finally took a chance at studying and finally paid off my shopping date is march 23 of 2022
That’s awesome man! Congratulations on taking the big step. Is your friend that you were initially supposed to join with still in? Good luck to you man and definitely don’t hesitate to reach out!
I’m bout to ship out in a couple weeks Dec 13 at MCRD as a 03 and been i n the DEP program for months and now it’s coming down to my ship out day.i keep getting these evil thoughts as in “this might be the right choice “ or “life as a civilian is nice again “ and “I’m not strong enough” and I try to reassure my self but they keep coming back again and again
Those thoughts are normal man! Don't give in though. Seriously, its gonna be scary as hell the closer you get, but just think about how rewarding its gonna be once you get through it. Basic will fly by man, trust me. When is your ship out date?
@@ForTheCorps my ship out date is Dec 13 2021 and I’m trying to keep a better mindset and I keep thinking of ur story and it helps and same w all the videos u make help a lot sir.
Mindset is everything! Positive thoughts only. Just remember why it is you want to become a Marine in the first place and think about how awesome it will be when you accomplish that goal. Also, it’s 4 short years that will greatly benefit you down the road. Companies love Veterans, especially ones with degrees.
I have two daughters and just became a single father , I want to be a better man. I am just thinking of how they will feel with me being gone for however long , but I feel like the marine corps will make me better for the future
Im thinking of goin in the marines but I just had a shoulder surgery in may and I am still recovering. I'm not really too sure if me having that surgery will disqualify me. Two of my buddies just graduated and they were telling me as long as I get the strength back it shouldn't matter. Im just not too sure and don't want to be disqualified.
I’d see what your doctor has to say. As long as you stick with the doctors healing requirements, rest, Physical therapy, etc.. and also give it ample time to heal properly you should be good to go!
I'm getting more nervous as my ship date edges closer. I backed out once and it felt so wrong and full of regret going back to work the next week. As if I broke up with a chick or some shit saying stuff like "fuck why did I say no?!" haha.. but I got a call a few days later, did MEPS and am shipping Jan 24th. Motor T Vehicle Operator. Still nervous as fuck leaving everything behind for 4 unknown years.
Sounds like you’re following in my exact steps haha. You’ll be fine man, trust me. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or anything. Shoot me an email or join the discord channel! Keep in touch man. I’d like to hear back from you after boot camp to hear how it went! Good luck🇺🇸
Outstanding Marine. I am extremely disappointed in that recruiter. He should have bagged and tagged you in a heartbeat. Every recruiter has a POOLEE program. When you enlist in the DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM. That includes every single one whether they are shipping in a week or a month. Your recruiter is there to answer every single question you have about the Corps. He is to train you in basic essential subjects... rank, physical training, common phrases... deck, bulkhead, scuttle butt... education benefits... everything you need to know. To prepare you to go to recruit training. So you know what to expect and what is expected of you. If he is not .. you find a new recruiter who will. The Marine Corps won't promise you a rose garden. It's the most elite branch of the service. Recruit training is going to demand of you everything you have and then some. But... when and if you EARN the title Marine. You will be a Marine forever. Once a Marine always a Marine. Semper Fi.
Thank you for the solid advice! Some recruiters are definitely better than others. I respect them all due to the fact that recruiting duty isn’t a walk in the park, but despite being a difficult and demanding billet, they really should put a heavy focus on mentoring and giving these young poolees everything they need to succeed. Semper Fi, brother! 🇺🇸
I’m planning on joining a delayed entry program. I want to join the marines but need to cut weight. I want to get into a reserves component but wasn’t sure the DEP was an option before.
I want to join just to have a better future but my mindset and my fear, doubts all that are really messing with my mind thinking I am just some skinny kid who doesn't belong in a place like that
I’ve thought about joining the military for a long time but I’ve never been 100% sure. Just talked to a recruiter today and man he was pushing me hard to join the marines. Idk what to do
I was suppose to join in the summer of 2020. I took the asvab and was ready to sail out. But then fear took over me. Fear and doubt took over. I decided not to go. I regret that decision. Now 2023 going into the marine corp. oorah
My clock is ticking I'm contemplating joining. But I'm about to turn 29 next month January. no kids and some college credits. I'll miss out next school semester but it's ok..
Hey brother swearing in soon but I’m nervous 18 college wasn’t for me doing a 6x2 reserve since I’m trying to get my electrician license from trade school currently I’m unable to look at my jobs my recruiter has said I’ll have to swear in first then I’ll be able to look at the jobs based on the asvab score is this true?
I’m struggling on picking. I have the opportunity to own my dads business with my brother in 5 years. I’ve wanted to be a marine since I was a little kid. I’m 19 now and came to the realization I can do it now. Some days I wanna join and some days it hits me that I like the life I’m living right now, but I’d say 6/10 times I’m thinking I could be a marine and then beg out then go to school to take over the business. I’ve made myself a pros and cons list and I just don’t know what to do. Do you/anybody have any tips on how you came to the realization or mindset you were just gonna join up?
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I am scared of joing the marines for one reason I dont want to go to Iraq or Afganistan we can not to chose the country we want to enlist that the only reason thanks for the feedback but bro the fear is still there
I just had a two hour long conversation with my boss on how I’m stupid for leaving my job to go join the Marine Corps. My family say I’m stupid and my friends say I’m stupid. But this decision of my is for something they wouldn’t understand it’s for me a young man living in a soft society drifting towards a environment with a lot of resistance just so I could be the best I can be. It’s not for money for college or learning a skill. It’s about living the warrior ethos. I’m a warrior at heart.
I'm joining because of people who believe exactly this^^
The Marine Corps has changed a lot since I got out. My buddies that are still in tell me all the time how soft it’s becoming. It’s up to guys like you to keep the Corps alive and the way it should be. Weed out the week and take it back! Good luck to you man, it sounds like you’ve got a good head on your shoulders. When are you shipping out?
Straight facts bro, I'm in the same boat.
Could not have said it better, man.
Yall gonna regret it trust me 😂 I got lucky and used the vaccine mandate to get out
Tony is right! Joining the Marine Corps is a huge commitment that not to many people can do. That's why they call us "The Few" but after I join in 2002 it was a blast! Became an 0351 Assaultman and traveled the world. Been to cities like San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Honolulu, and countries like Singapore, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, Djibouti, and U.S. territory Guam. Nobody in my family of three generations did what I did. Now, I have a family and tell my boys about my adventures in the Marines. So remember it is a choice you make for your future! Not everyone else's future. Semper Fi Tony! And Embrace the Suck! O.I.F. Veteran 2002-2006
@@tapeboy300_fncs Hey, thank you for your support!
@@CSmithUSMC Not a problem, it takes some real courage to go and serve in the military
I’m 27 and want to join the marines. Been working out 5x a week, dieting and studying for the ASVAB. I’ve had friends tell me “it’s too late” and “what’s wrong with you?” For wanting to join but it’s my calling and I’m not letting anyone stop me.
I’m 26 and I’m joining. It’s not too late. It’s perfect now because you are in your prime and you will have that life experience over others. Get it don’t and don’t let anything stop you. You got this
You're still young.
It’s been a year!!! Did you end up joining the Marines???
@@user-nv6in2ym6ushes doing only fans now
27 here, I’m considering joining the marines because it’s the top notch branch. Im getting ready to take my asvab and I want to pursue the officer role. Rn I’m on track to hit bootcamp in October 2024. A lot of my peers, Coworkers and friends try to persuade me not to join but I’m not exactly where I want to be in life rn. My mother has health problem's she’s 50 with a defibrillator and other health conditions and I just want to be able to help her for as long as I could. I just want turn out the best possible man she thought I’d become. Taking control of my life.
You’re a legend for this bro, I needed to hear this today! I’m in a unique place in my own life right now, and I’m supposed to meet with a recruiter tomorrow morning actually. My life circumstances have led up to this decision in my own life and I couldn’t be any happier to say, LETS GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD!!! *I’m not in it for the money or resume, nope. I’m enlisting because I feel like it’ll help me to become the leader that God has destined me to be! We live in a fallen world and it’s weak as hell, so I think that the Marines will change my life for good!*
Get it brother!
This is extremely motivating. I had went to bootcamp in August of 2018 and I got dropped to MRP (medical rehabilitation platoon) on the 3rd week of training due to stress fractures in both of my legs. It was a really difficult time and it sucks because your training is put on hold and you're stuck recovering. There's a process to get out and go back to training but It's like another mini bootcamp inside of a bootcamp. Everyone who was there was disappointed and the vibe was just sad and angry and it rubs off on you. Everyone wanted to go home but ultimately it's still bootcamp. You can't see your family and you can't go home. I even saw my platoon that I picked up with in kilo company graduate. Anyway, my right leg was worse than my left so they said I can stay on my left leg while I was on crutches. There are still Drill Instructors there and even though we are kinda broken, we still do that those stupid games the Drill Instructors like to play. We did have books, board games and movies on the weekend to keep us from going insane but it was really hard to keep motivation. It took time but I went back to training and picked up with hotel company and had to redo a few days of bootcamp. I was crushing it for a few more weeks until my left leg started hurting and I had went back to medical to find out my left leg was the one that was worse. They said they can't drop me again and that I have two choices, to either stay and push through or to go home and recover. It was one of the most gut wrenching choices I had to make because I thought if I continue what if I end up like the extremely injured people that were in MRP that were getting surgeries, in wheelchairs and suffering nerve damage. I also thought if I go home I would be quitting. But because of fear of failing I chose to go home. I regret it and I have felt this guilt for 3 years now. I did not want to go home but I felt like I had no other choice. I got kinda fat and I lost my discipline and I've been trying to get out of this hole that I've been in and it sucks because no one understands the feeling and l that crap you go through and I've wanted to be a Marine for the longest time. I even tried talking to the Army but it didn't feel natural. Some good things came out of it and I got married and got closer to God and I believe there's a reason for everything. As of now I'm talking to a Marine recruiter again, I'm retaking my ASVAB, I'm losing weight but I still had that fear, regret, and guilt. After seeing this video, I'm happy to say that those feelings are somewhat gone and it's good to know I'm not the only one who has felt that regret, fear, guilt, and disappointment. So I'm on my way to earn that title one more time! Semper Fi brother!
Wow
That’s insane and I commend and admire you for your persistence.
Did you make it?
Please follow your dream❤
I can relate to you as well joined 2021 and tore my meniscus on TR 3 doing MCMAP. Got dropped to MRP and was told I had to go home later found out that I could’ve denied it and continued the process of healing and going back to training. I’m also conflicted as well. I really want to go back but I fear re-injuring my meniscus.
Great video Tony, I like how you reach out to these guys instilling confidence in their ability to make a solid decision. Do what's in your heart, not someone else's.
Thanks Jim! I hate hearing how people didn’t join because they were scared too or someone didn’t want them too.
I was going through the motions a couple of weeks ago, and I started to doubt if I wanted to be a Marine. But with everybody telling me that I can't do it or that I'm an idiot, it has only served as the push I needed. Now I'm more motivated than ever to join the corps to prove them all wrong and do what I need to do.
Its very common to fall into a rut here and there, but you gotta find that motivation that inspired you to join in the first place! Good luck to you man and if you haven't joined the Discord Community yet heres the link! discord.gg/VGDbX8qHNa
In the same boat family calling me stupid and a dumbass or you’re not gone make it saying imma die nd other shit kinda makes me upset they called me Ts really makes me consider if I wanna join
Stuff like this helps me so much!!!!! None of my friends want me to join the USMC, but I know I got this! Thank you for this. The videos you make are the only thing I have other than myself pushing me to this.
I'm glad they help man! Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. My email is in the about section on my dashboard. Good luck to you and follow your dreams!
My friends have been there for me through a lot of unfortunate life circumstances. When I told them I was interested in this they kinda rolled their eyes. I went to talked with the recruiter and told them that and they practically tried to talk me out of it. I told them I made a verbal committal and my one buddy broke into tears and went on about how I’m never going to be the same person I am now. And he’s right. I’m going to come back with a level of structure and discipline that you can’t find across any other brotherhood of Americans. And you will to. Do this for you. When your on the bus, look to your left, look to your right. Those men and women are going to be by your side. They won’t let you fall behind.
Great vid for a young guy thinking they can be a Marine. My experience in 1968, the USMC was different than now. My boot was 8 weeks and no crucible. The crotch (USMC) sort of threw us to the dogs. A couple of points you made are very important. It's not for everybody. Boot camp will beat you senseless (I told myself "They can't eat me") You'll despise your DI's until you graduate. Let them scream at you, just do what they say very quickly. You'll miss the DI's when you leave boot camp. Know for certain in boot camp you are not a Marine. At graduation and you receive your EGA, (Eagle Globe Anchor) you are a Marine. Things change then by other Marines having more respect for you. You are officially one of the devil dawgs. You passed the test and are part of the family. The USMC is a very special group of people. Feels good to be special. Best thing I have done for myself and my country. One of the few things I remember to this day is my USMC service number.
Semper Fidelis! Thanks for sharing. You made some great points.
Appreciate it I needed this I’m a senior in high school signed up for the national guard last year took the asvab but failed. So because of fear of failure I told the recruiter I didn’t want to join anymore but ever since then I haven’t been able to get the military out of my head so that has to mean something and now I have decided to say fuck it and im going to visit a marine recruiter next month I’m not quitting this time I promise myself that💯
Don't quit man! Feel free to reach out with any questions. Good luck to you and keep me posted!
Did you get in update?
any updates ?
I really needed that video, i spoke with my recruiter the other day about how i want to wait till im a little older to ship out, ive already went to MEPs and i almost backed out but this video gave me the confidence to say lets go persue this dream!!!
Dude, the longer you put it off the higher the chance of backing out will be. Its scary leaving everything behind, but its all worth it in the end. Basic is only about 3 months long...thats short compared to the rest of your life. It goes by fast and you learn to get through it. Go for it man!
Thanks for this video. I'm battling self doubt, negative thoughts & fear about joining. Videos like this help me to stay true to what I want for myself and my future. Hoping to pass my asvab & MEPS in a few weeks.
Thanks man. A quote from a buddy of mine is “You’re the only on in your grave”. That mentality that my buddy and you talk about applies to multiple aspects of life. Girls, Jobs (Marines), friendships etc. I made a verbal committal to my Recruiter SSGT Alfred and something I’ll do when im alone or talk to people who don’t want me to join for various reasons is convince myself that this is bigger than me. I shouldn’t do it. Im going to regret it, miss my family and come out a changed man for the worse. That’s a video you should address Tony. Multiple people tell me “Aidan you’re going to go in there and come out a totally different man. You’re gonna get deployed and you’re never going to be the same!” I would argue the opposite. Im looking forward to the structure and discipline I’ll learn
Dude, you've got great mindset! And I'll definitely make a video about handling nay sayers and doubters. It really bums me out when I hear people saying they didn't end up joining because they didn't have support, confidence, or whatever other reasons caused them not to. The Marine Corps and the military in general isn't for everyone. But, if its something you want to do with your life then go for it! You will regret not joining down the road at some point. I really appreciate you reaching out and watching the videos. Thanks for the support and definitely keep me posted on your journey and feel free to reach out whenever. Good luck to you!
Thank you so much bro I’m a 17 yo senior in hs and I’ve been having sm self doubt and it’s just me and god rn my dad was a marine so I wanna carry the legacy but your video helped a lot
You're brief nod at your backstory got me subscribing. And as soon as you said "There'll always be a mistake; At the end of the day, your instructors will always find a mistake" had me enlightened. My mom just got a text from a recruiter, and given my situation, I think you're having me lean to joining
Glad the video helped! Feel free to join the Discord! I’m thankful for the support. 🇺🇸
Last year I actually went to a recruiter and i was close to signing papers. I had convinced the recruiter that I wanted to go but then my grandparents, my aunt, and my mom basically influenced me out of it. I graduated highschool in 2021 after 4 years of fucking up my life in drugs I had finally quit it completely towards the end of 2021. I failed my correctional officer psychological exam this year and I just cant stop the feeling of wanting to go. My dad is a Marine and he was happy when i said i was gonna go last year but pissed when i backed out. I just want to feel like i amounted to something in this life. Now that i have a girlfriend i love her very much and shes understanding of it and she encourages me to go as long as it'll make me happy. Im just sick of feeling like a loser fuckup and im glad i have her to support me through everything. Im thinking of talking to a recruiter again soon so i can get a job i want and become a Marine. its truly hard out here but i really want to go and do military police.
I ended up getting dropped from the Poolee Program. I let outside influences get to me and causing me to rethink everything about my life. Family being "supportive" but talking behind my back about "how he won't make it". Seeing others out perform me in PT and feeling so inferior. I only recently regained the sense of "I must do this" but I had that constant doubt lingering in my mind, but then I found your channel and you gave me the inspiration I needed. Thank You.
Those negative thoughts and those negative people are always going to be there. Trust me. It’s what you decide to do with all that negatively that will determine where you end up. Do you want a life of satisfaction and accomplishment or regret? I hope you follow your dreams man and I expect to hear back from you! Don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly. My emails in the About section.
@@ForTheCorps I plan on it! Thank you
During the process of joining the marines I have a fuck everyone attitude because your family dosent give a shit about you in the end you only have thr courage to do it for yourself
Same here bro bad choices lots of moving I was in the dep as well moved alot and now I'm bout to be 19 and gotta get my fed to join
With you on this. Went under the DEP back in 81 to go to Boot Camp in 82, and almost backed out based on what friends, family, and teachers were saying. Glad I did not, and like you very proud and thankful that I was able to serve, and as old as I am so proud of the title I earned long time ago. Semper Fi, Marine!
Earning the title was one of the proudest moments of my life. I miss the Marine Corps everyday. What’s funny is that even after being out for almost 8 years now, I still seem to gravitate towards other Marines. Most of my buddies on the outside are Marines.
Semper Fi, brother! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!
Im currently 16, and for the past 8 months ive really thought about joining the marines. Ive never told anyone about it before because i know my parents wouldnt want me too because my mother tried to join but couldnt so she dosnt like them. At first when i thought about it, i thought id forget about it within a few weeks but 8 mounths later its still on my mind full time every day. Frankly im not sure if im just lost and just looking for something to stick onto but ive really had it in my mind that id love to be a marine. I know its probably the hardest thing id ever do and its not an easy life style. But at my current job i think that everything in life is not gonna be easy and if im gonna enbrace the suck why not makeit something i wanna do. Again ive never told anyone about this. And maybe im just commenting this out because i felt like getting it off my chest. I stumbled on this video and i feel how he said it was like for him. When he knew his parents didnt approve of it and he wasnt sure about himself either.
I have a similar story. I got cold feet of joining the army and missed my ship date. This was after high school. 2 years later I really regret not serving my country. I have a son and family and I really just want what’s best for them. I’m really afraid of height like really bad, that’s the main thing holding me back from boot camp.
Dude you don’t do much with heights in Basic.. a few things but nothing that should be holding you back! Follow your dreams man!
@@ForTheCorps thank you man, I will
Hey Tony, I know this is a two-years late comment, but I want you to know that this video, no matter how simple it may be, has had a profound impact on my view when it comes to joining the military. A year of uncertainty on where I would fit best in the military was tough because I would tell people where I was going, but in my heart I was not sure and most of me just wanted (wants) to be a Marine. Now I am in the process of getting ready for MEPS. This video has helped me realize I am not alone in my indecision and that it’s important to not let what other people think dictate my life. Keep doing what you’re doing!
I can’t believe how close your story is to mine I got out of a navy contract because my ex helped manipulate my feelings about it along with my own fear which didn’t help and then I canceled my contract after talking to a recruiter for the marines about it and he was upfront with me and most honest person I’ve ever met, but ever since then I’ve always hated myself for being weak enough to cancel it and now I’ve been thinking since then of trying to go back with the navy or go find the recruiter who helped me think some stuff through and talk to him about the marine corp. thank you so much for this video! I can’t tell how much it has helped me think and feel about the situation I was in
I was given an opportunity as a 3521 Motor Transport Mechanic. I like working on things and getting my hands dirty. Everyone is telling me to back out and are giving me negative thoughts about how something down the road can go bad and how I should strive to pick a better MOS. I constantly start creating these "What if..." questions. Where you went sounds like where I would have gone if I did not watch this video.
Motor T mech isn’t a bad mos, but it isn’t one if want to be doing for four years. I would pick something that gives you opportunities to do some cool shit. At the end of the day, it’s your choice to make. Don’t let anybody talk you out of your dreams bud.
The transparency is amazing. How generous of you to give insight to those younger and seeking perspective.
Thanks! Just trying to give advice I wish I had when I was considering joining.
Im joining this year I just lost 25 pounds in 2 weeks your videos motivate me to follow the calling that is inside of me I had tried college Tried getting married had to drop out of college to take care of my mom wheb she was sick I had to sacrifice so much of my life this the only option that I have I say fuck family if they don't support you you stay focused Stat hard if no one support you
Yea man, at the end of the day your happiness is the most important. Live your life on your terms. Good luck to you and if you're serious about joining consider joining the Discord Community. Its a great place to ask and answer questions. discord.gg/VGDbX8qHNa
I'm shipping on Parris Island on Monday. Second try. My mom got cancer and I got those news right when I was in MRP because of COVID. I backed out and regretted it instantly. I got to take care of my mom at least, and now I'm coming back and I'm bending this training over backwards. I'll be back in 3 months to give the news, thanks a lot for the videos man
Sorry to hear about your mom. I would have done the same thing as you. I’m glad your still going for it though. I wish you the best of luck. Looking forward to hearing back from you, Marine!
@@ForTheCorps Heck man I'm on the bus and I'm one hour away from the island xD. This time I'll do it all the way, thanks for the incentive
I'M BACK, FINALLY DAMN BACK FROM BOOT! I'm on a car with my mom, just unwinding from grad ceremony. I appreciate everything you've taught me in your videos, it was great help! Now I just gotta do MCT and my MOS school and hit the fleet
My heart was with the corps, but part of me wanted to go Army because I thought I wasn't cut out to be a Marine. I almost did go Army until I finally spoke to a Marine recruiter.
Idk how they do it, but they really sell it to you. The Army recruiters brought up all these benefits I could get that the Marine corps couldn't offer and somehow, the Marine recruiter convinced me to go with the corps over Army.
And I feel like if I went Army over Marines, I wouldn't feel fulfilled, and would forever regret not facing that higher challenge.
As a 15 year old wanting to join the military which do you recommend trying to go for I wanna go for marines but I hear so much how it’s tough and no one likes it but I just need more information I just don’t know man
That's what I tell people who go Army, you will live the rest of your life with that little itch of doubt, that you could have did better, but chose not to.
I’m in the same boat. Was 100% commited to joining at 18 but I let the negative talk get to me. 24 now trying to go back but I have to get 2 tattoos removed. Gonna take some time but I know I’ll get there.
I just found your channel about 3 weeks ago. I have a similar deal, i wanted to join since i was 14 graduated in 2010 and instead of going right away i decided to party for a bit. Got in a bad wreck and was told i couldnt join. Now at 29 i was told there is a waiver for the rod and age. So im going for it and yes i can promise anyone that reads this comment the regret you will have is very very real! Thanks tony your awesome!
Thanks for sharing your story brother. Glad to hear your going after it all these years later! Keep me posted on how it all goes man. Looking forward to hearing back!
Will do brother
What happened?
I almost joined when I first graduated HS but i got cold feet. I was never the best in school and I tried college. I felt the guilt too and it ate at me every day. I failed out of college. I ended up enlisting in the Marine Corps a year later. Here I am now, about to EAS, I have my associates and almost my bachelors, zero debt, great skills and certs bc I’m an air winger, great memories and I scratched that itch. I no longer wish to be part of the organization but damn am I glad I did it. If you’re thinking about doing it and you’re like 17-20, just effin do it imo. The urge won’t go away, TRUST me. If you end up not liking it, it goes by very very fast for the most part.
I’ve been wanting to join The Corps for about 6 years now. I think I keep putting it off because I think I’m scared I’ll regret joining. I hear many Marines say that they regret it and it makes me weary of joining myself. I still want to though, I have goals I need to accomplish. I just have to remain motivated on joining.
I’m in the same situation as u. Back my ass out 2 years ago due to second guessing and now I’m heading off to bootcamp on the 15th of April 🫡🇺🇸
I'm going for it next year
Hell yea man, keep me posted and feel free to reach out with any questions!
Hell yeah me to
@@User-rj2dk You can do it bro
I just want to say thank you for making this video. Many people have been saying not to join The Marines or any other branch in the military. I wanted to become a Marine but there have been all these videos and it fucked with my head. I didn't actually want to become a Marine until I was 16 in my Junior year. I always thought I would be going to college after I finish high school and than becoming a software engineer like my dad. But I just don't see myself doing that. I don't want to type commands on my computer for 8 hours a day. My parents are supportive my decision. The ASVAB test is on November 5th in my high school. I am going to take it. My next post will be after I finish bootcamp.
please answer back 🙏
@@justlegitness57just graduated bootcamp today. My MOS is Marine Security Guard and I am so excited for the training after I go to ITB. I also got 21 days of recruiting assistance so I will be in my town for a month. All of my family is extremely proud of me. It wasn’t easy and not at all what I expected. Most of bootcamp I regretted my decision and just wished I went to college but I am so glad I am now earning for myself and I am now a Marine.
I’m really considering joining. i’ve always wanted to since elementary and now that i’m of age and semi physically ready i get those feelings more and more. but i also thing negative about it frequently and get in my own head, i’m nervous but excited and i really wanna be a marine. I’ve already taken my asvab and talked with my recruiter but i’m just waiting to pass meps and i’m good.
You got this man! Just understand those negative self thoughts are normal. Everyone experiences them. The fear of the unknown is scary, but your whole life will be filled with moments like this. Don't let fear dictate your decisions. Be confident and remember why you want to become a Marine in the first place! Keep in touch, dude. If you need some motivation feel free to reach out! Emails in my "About" section.
My daughter 18 year old who just shipped out to USMC @ Camp Pendleton faxed SO much negativity!!! It was only me (her mom ) and Sgt. Caldwell who had her back and navigated her safely through the Nay- Sayers. WOW! People come out of the woodwork to slam her, the marines- you name it . Thank God for God who helps us find out path…with just a few good friends! 😍
I’m 15 and a female, I’m not very active to say the least I’m more of a runner than I am a lifter but I’m looking to join weights in school and force myself to take it so I have two years to get strong so I can make it in.. although I’ve been attacking myself about being weak because the marines recruiter came to our school and I couldn’t even do in pull up which was pathetic. When I get out of high school I’ll be 17 and then I few week after graduation I’ll be 18 hopefully I’ll be able to be what I’ve always wanted to.
You've got plenty of time to prepare! Be consistent, set goals, and don't lose focus on what you want to achieve. If you're decent at running, get better. Work on pullups and other body weight exercises. Check out the Physical Training requirements for joining the Marines and start there. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Samee
Jrotc definitely helps a little though
I joined out of high school to see if I could make it through the best fighting force in the world and I made it. I did it for me and me only. Listened to know one.
Thank you for this video. It was very reassuring. I'm 17, I thought about the marines, since I was young, everyone around me doesn't support it. I need to realize that as much as I love my parents I need to live my own life.
that’s the opposite for me bro ☠️ my family is pressuring me to join
I will be back after bootcamp!
Thank you so much I needed to hear this, I leave for pariss island in april and I’m honored to have the opportunity to become a United States marine
Honestly, he is right I regret quitting now it’s my life goal to become a marine
Thanks, I was really thinking about it.and with many concerns in my mind but know, I really know is something that I have to do.
Get after it! Don't let fear hold you back!
Nothing unique but since you asked I wanna know about what it’s actually like. What are the hardest parts. What are the easiest parts. What’s it like out in the field. What’s the most fun. What sucks the most? What do you do on your downtime because I’ve heard there’s allot of it. How common is it to see a marine in his mid 20s and how well do they do compared to the standard age of the new recruits. How are the benefits? Any and all of those would be awesome to know about as someone who’s seriously considering joining in his mid 20s.
This is just pure encouragement and thank you for making this! Semper Fi
No problem bro, thanks for watching! Where you at in the process of joining? Feel free to join our Discord Community! discord.gg/MYeC9YvQ3A
That was my problem, my family wasn’t supportive of me wanting to go to the marines. I was 18 and wanted to join but reasonably nervous and with my parents literally treating me like shit for wanting to go I ended up not going. Now I’m 24 years old and wishing that I could go back and of went anyway and low key kinda resent my parents a little for that. Moral of the story is if you want to join then join. You only get one life and time flies by a lot faster than you think it does, get the fuck out there and do it before you’re lying on your death bed thinking about all the things you wish you did.
Hey Tony would you be willing to do a video on MOS’s? Like how to pick the right one, and all the advice you can give regarding MOS’s.
Got you bro. I’ll see why I can put together.
@@ForTheCorps - Thanks, dog!
You got it!
I went in blind too. In the 90's we didn't have videos like this before leaving for bootcamp. The only knowledge we had was from our poolee meetings. But I still wouldn't change a thing. Ooh rah!!!
Semper Fidelis! Early 2000s here, after September 11th.
@@Jaxxon123 semper fi
I went to meps 2 years ago. I was 10 pounds over and they told me to go back. I never did. I got a call not too long ago that revived my dream. I have until October to loose 30 pounds so I can swear in. Biggest regret of my life was not loosing that 10 pounds then.
Thank you for the video!
I just graduated high school and I'm really thinking about enlisting. I've always wanted to serve but I just don't know what branch to choose. Right now its between the Marines and the Air Force. I love what the marines stand for but all I've been hearing is bad from people in and Vets about the leadership and quality of life in, and I dont want to commit to something that I don't wholeheartedly like. Its the complete opposite when it comes to the Air Force.
All gonna come down to you and what you want. The Marine Corps isn't perfect, and it definitely has its fair share of shit leadership, but I wouldn't base my decision solely off of that. You could always go Marines then Air Force after.
@@ForTheCorps I didn’t know I could do that! Thank you! I definitely don’t want to base my decisions off of what others say but really just don’t want to make a big commitment like that and regret it you know ?
Dude I douting myself right now, but I’m going to the marine core right now,… !!!
Positive thoughts! Don’t get in your head and start thinking about the worst. Think about graduation day and how good you’ll feel and how proud your family will be. Boot camp is 13 short ass weeks of your life, being a Marine is forever.
Most underrated marine RUclipsr
Getting shipped around July 11th I'm watching most of your content now and it's helping a lot thank you 💪🏼🔥
God bless you Aldo, you have this retired Army dogs respect.
Leaving for meps next Wednesday I hope Im in good shape to join 💪🏼 been working on it
I was marine corps. Go navy Air Force or coast guard. There is too many bad marines and bullshit that will scare you away from reenlisting I can never go back. I’m going navy this time and I don’t recommend going to the marine corps or army for that matter because they have the same problems. Please heed my warning go to another branch. The title marine doesn’t mean shit I had it and the pride in it goes away after mct.
I am nervous asf. I’m 21. I’m trying to get ready to join physically and mentally. I plan on going at the end of this year.
I was going to join the army because I had a marine recruiter tell me that I was too tall to join their branch. I’m 6’7”. The army basically said “hell yeah we’ll take ya!” I was still in high school when all that happened. Earlier this year I was told by a marine recruiter that I can join at my height.
I then asked him what about with a GED. He said yes I can still join. I haven’t talked to him since bc once I heard that I have nothing holding me back my nerves just started exploding. My heart started racing and I had an anxiety attack for the first time in my life. 😐.
I was told in the army I would be looked at as if I was standing on the top of a needle bc of my GED. For some context, I was forced to drop out of high school. I didn’t want to. My family kept moving from one place to the other so I was changing schools almost every year. So my credits were just thrown all over the place. When I got to my last school they told me they were going to have to put me back in the 9th grade, WHEN I WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A SENIOR, because they couldn’t find most of my credits or they didn’t transfer or their credit system is different from the last school.
So I dropped out and got my GED. I was depressed about that for like two weeks before I got my shit together and moved on with it.
I am going to use baseball as an example here. My fear is that when I join I’ll be looked at as if I already have two strikes and they are just waiting on that third one to throw me out. Because of me having a GED.
I want to spend as much time as I can in the marines. I plan on spending 20+ years if I can.
Me typing this right now has my nerves going because it’s something I want so damn bad, but I don’t want to join and fail and look at myself as a failure. I’d rather not join and think of it as a missed opportunity that I didn’t take when I had the chance.
Ex Navy it was call of duty for me during the Vietnam war. My job was to support the US Marines Naval Gunfire support. I tried National Guard but im not cut out to be a soldier or a Marine.
I greatly appreciate this video been on my edge for awhile this video gave me so much motivation to join man
I’m going to meps on this Wednesday thank you much appreciate it brotha thank you for ya service
My parents are very against me joining the military at all, let alone the Marines. I don't wanna do it for my future or for any reason but the fact that I feel it's what I should do. But, they just don't understand. My relatives have been in the military but none in the marines, and honestly at this point I wanna do it to show them I can
Hey, brother. Thanks for making this video. I started my enlistment with the Marine Corps - I actually went to MEPS, took my ASVAB, and got my medical examination - but I had to get a waiver for a failed hearing test. However, in the process of seeing a doctor about my hearing test, I stopped by a Navy recruiting office. Before I knew it, I signed over a "MEPS to MEPS" transfer and something else so that the Marine Corps could give my information to the Navy; I am now in the process of enlisting as an FMF Corpsman in the Navy. I know FMF Corpsmen train and deploy with marines. However, they are not marines themselves.
With that said, in your experience, were corpsman that were attached to marine infantry units still trained like marines? I heard they were; I saw a video from an FMF Corpsman where he basically said he lived, slept, ate, and trained with marines. However, I am concerned that, as a corpsman, I will not be able to do everything the marines do. The whole reason I wanted to join the Marine Corps was to live, eat, and sleep Marine Corps -- especially as infantryman. So, again, do you think I will be missing out on that brotherhood if I continue as an FMF Corpsman? (Just in case you don't know, FMF Corpsmen are also known as "greenside" corpsmen because they are they ones who deploy with marine units.) Thank you for your input, brother.
Every three months or so I get the urge to join but never do because o don’t know what the future looks like or how I will fit school around it
Not sure what you mean. The military pays for school while you're in. You can use tuition assistance and go to school in your spare time. I did my four years, got out and got paid to go to school free of charge. Got my bachelors in just over 3 years.
I’m 21 and i’m going to the recruiters office tmr. i backed out a month ago because of my girlfriend she stopped me because she didn’t want me to leave. i don’t want to join for the pay i want to join to embrace the suck, learn leadership and other skills the marine corps can offer to bring out to the civilian world to start business’s and become a police officer after doing 4 years with honor, courage, and commitment.
hey my son left for Parris Island last Monday (3 days ago)
Thanks for having professional videos man
This helped a lot,I leave for boot camp July 5th
Good luck to you! Join the Discord if you haven’t already!
I graduated on Jan 14 and now I’m in a holding platoon for my school house. I’m starting to lose motivation but I know if I quit or just start being a shithead imma regret it. It’ll all be worth it
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Gonna get sent out to boot camp in a couple weeks, i'll be back in 3 months to update y'all on if i make it or not
As soon as I get all my medical information turned in to my recruiter I'm shipping out possibly next month. I'm glad that theres a Marine that made a RUclips channel to help others become a United States Marine. I had to consistently convince my family I want to join but they still don't want me to go. But it's something I've been wanting to do since I was a freshman in JROTC in high school..
That’s awesome dude! Thanks for watching the videos. I’m glad you guys are getting some useful information out of them. Never expected them to get many views! What mos you thinking of?
How’s it going I myself can compare and I was supposed to join along side one of good buddies i had planned to join right after high school C/O 2017 but I went a different route my life took a turn gradually and I just didn’t have the discipline to put myself to pass but today I’m honored to say I finally took a chance at studying and finally paid off my shopping date is march 23 of 2022
That’s awesome man! Congratulations on taking the big step. Is your friend that you were initially supposed to join with still in? Good luck to you man and definitely don’t hesitate to reach out!
@@ForTheCorps he’s currently in Okinawa Japan and I myself picked my job today and is true you got to embrace the suck I ended up picking motor T
I graduated high school in 2003 and then in the last until 2006 they had to give me waivers for my tattoos I was an old recruit at 23 years old
It’s fear for me. I really wanna join but like I just am afraid of failing and being sent home. And not being able to pass the ist or pft
I’ve wanted to be a marine my entire life. I’m graduating high school in 2 months and can’t wait to join
@tip sesh
Only join as a Reservist💯
You WILL thank me later.
I’m bout to ship out in a couple weeks Dec 13 at MCRD as a 03 and been i n the DEP program for months and now it’s coming down to my ship out day.i keep getting these evil thoughts as in “this might be the right choice “ or “life as a civilian is nice again “ and “I’m not strong enough” and I try to reassure my self but they keep coming back again and again
Those thoughts are normal man! Don't give in though. Seriously, its gonna be scary as hell the closer you get, but just think about how rewarding its gonna be once you get through it. Basic will fly by man, trust me. When is your ship out date?
@@ForTheCorps my ship out date is Dec 13 2021 and I’m trying to keep a better mindset and I keep thinking of ur story and it helps and same w all the videos u make help a lot sir.
Mindset is everything! Positive thoughts only. Just remember why it is you want to become a Marine in the first place and think about how awesome it will be when you accomplish that goal. Also, it’s 4 short years that will greatly benefit you down the road. Companies love Veterans, especially ones with degrees.
Man I should've went in. But I chickened out on the first day of PT meetings lol. 😒😵💫
What’s stopping you from going back??
@@ForTheCorps Age
I honestly don’t wanna go to war and die but I wanna join the marines
Put a cover on your light switch
Lmao. Sold that house… was my first live in flip.
Going to go join up in this coming august I’ll turn 20. I’m not worried about much but as a teenager I was a heavy smoker an unhealthy
I have two daughters and just became a single father , I want to be a better man. I am just thinking of how they will feel with me being gone for however long , but I feel like the marine corps will make me better for the future
Thank you so much for this video man
Im thinking of goin in the marines but I just had a shoulder surgery in may and I am still recovering. I'm not really too sure if me having that surgery will disqualify me. Two of my buddies just graduated and they were telling me as long as I get the strength back it shouldn't matter. Im just not too sure and don't want to be disqualified.
I’d see what your doctor has to say. As long as you stick with the doctors healing requirements, rest, Physical therapy, etc.. and also give it ample time to heal properly you should be good to go!
Thank you for your advice! I have physical therapy soon so ill talk to my therapist about everything then.
I'm getting more nervous as my ship date edges closer. I backed out once and it felt so wrong and full of regret going back to work the next week. As if I broke up with a chick or some shit saying stuff like "fuck why did I say no?!" haha.. but I got a call a few days later, did MEPS and am shipping Jan 24th. Motor T Vehicle Operator. Still nervous as fuck leaving everything behind for 4 unknown years.
Sounds like you’re following in my exact steps haha. You’ll be fine man, trust me. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or anything. Shoot me an email or join the discord channel! Keep in touch man. I’d like to hear back from you after boot camp to hear how it went! Good luck🇺🇸
@@ForTheCorps will do, thanks man!
@@dog_head No problem, dude!
@@ForTheCorps just graduated this morning 🙌🏼 thanks for the push man
@@dog_head how’s things going for you so far ?
Outstanding Marine. I am extremely disappointed in that recruiter. He should have bagged and tagged you in a heartbeat. Every recruiter has a POOLEE program. When you enlist in the DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM. That includes every single one whether they are shipping in a week or a month. Your recruiter is there to answer every single question you have about the Corps. He is to train you in basic essential subjects... rank, physical training, common phrases... deck, bulkhead, scuttle butt... education benefits... everything you need to know. To prepare you to go to recruit training. So you know what to expect and what is expected of you. If he is not .. you find a new recruiter who will.
The Marine Corps won't promise you a rose garden. It's the most elite branch of the service. Recruit training is going to demand of you everything you have and then some. But... when and if you EARN the title Marine. You will be a Marine forever. Once a Marine always a Marine.
Semper Fi.
Thank you for the solid advice! Some recruiters are definitely better than others. I respect them all due to the fact that recruiting duty isn’t a walk in the park, but despite being a difficult and demanding billet, they really should put a heavy focus on mentoring and giving these young poolees everything they need to succeed.
Semper Fi, brother! 🇺🇸
I’m planning on joining a delayed entry program. I want to join the marines but need to cut weight. I want to get into a reserves component but wasn’t sure the DEP was an option before.
Semper Fi Marines...hang tough, the Navy has your back...lol...71 yo Navy Veteran
I want to join just to have a better future but my mindset and my fear, doubts all that are really messing with my mind thinking I am just some skinny kid who doesn't belong in a place like that
I’ve thought about joining the military for a long time but I’ve never been 100% sure. Just talked to a recruiter today and man he was pushing me hard to join the marines. Idk what to do
So what happened?
Great info ! 💯
Thanks, Donte. Glad you got something out of it!
I just have barely any confidence that's my problem with all of this
I can tell you that it’s not as bad as you think it’s going to be. You can’t let that fear hold you back. That’ll get you nowhere!
I've been convinced on joining the marines I just need to lose my weight 245lbs at 5'4
You got this man. Go read David Goggins book "Can't Hurt Me". He lost a shit ton of weight to get into Navy Seal Training.
@@ForTheCorps will do! Thank you for the information
I was suppose to join in the summer of 2020. I took the asvab and was ready to sail out. But then fear took over me. Fear and doubt took over. I decided not to go. I regret that decision. Now 2023 going into the marine corp. oorah
THANKS!
I thought the Marine Corps was great but after four years, I felt burnt out, which had a lot to do with me getting out
My clock is ticking I'm contemplating joining. But I'm about to turn 29 next month January. no kids and some college credits. I'll miss out next school semester but it's ok..
My main question is would you be able to be sent back home to see your family during your contact and if so for how long?
Hey brother swearing in soon but I’m nervous 18 college wasn’t for me doing a 6x2 reserve since I’m trying to get my electrician license from trade school currently I’m unable to look at my jobs my recruiter has said I’ll have to swear in first then I’ll be able to look at the jobs based on the asvab score is this true?
very true you see what you qualify for
you need a 90 in electronics to become an electrical engineer for the marines
I want to do it but Im scared Im scared idk of what tho since I was a kid Ive been wanting to do it I just graduated
I ship out to mcrd next week
I’m struggling on picking. I have the opportunity to own my dads business with my brother in 5 years. I’ve wanted to be a marine since I was a little kid. I’m 19 now and came to the realization I can do it now. Some days I wanna join and some days it hits me that I like the life I’m living right now, but I’d say 6/10 times I’m thinking I could be a marine and then beg out then go to school to take over the business. I’ve made myself a pros and cons list and I just don’t know what to do. Do you/anybody have any tips on how you came to the realization or mindset you were just gonna join up?