I like the sound of "Hi, I'm a U.S. Marine and I'm tougher than you can ever hope to be." I know it might sound shallow, but that's how I feel after dealing extensively with the Air Force, etc.
I very very much enjoy the idea of graduating from a U.S. service academy, which has been my dream since I was a junior in high school. If the Marines can help me recognize my full potential and help me in an appointment to the USNA, so be it.
Since my farking eyesight prohibits me from joining USAFA, the USNA is a very appropriate alternative. I would be a Marine officer any day over a Naval officer... end of story. College money and pride of being go hand in hand, in my opinion. My only desires are to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy and to be a Marine officer. I don't particularly care if the Army or the Navy or C.G. can offer more money. There's more to life...
If the USNA can tell me I have a fighting chance after enlisting (either active or A.R.) I will sign up and ship out the first week of June. I'm not interested in the Army or Navy or C.G.
I sincerely appreciate
EVERY viewpoint presented, but I have narrowed my choices down based on what's important to me and I know what course I want to pursue in the end. I know I will
never regret joining the USMC, even if I serve my four years and continue on after that in enlisted life.
My shin isn't an issue, at least as far as I can tell. I work 40 hours a week on my feet plus individual P.T. and it has never given me problems, period. It's not an issue, in as much as I can display. I can only hope as much proves true in Basic Training.
If you have more to say,
PLEASE make your opinions known, as I haven't signed anything yet. ClubSi is having a huge bash in Dallas the third week of June that I would hate to miss, anyway.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for letting me know your experiences and what you think about this situation. Your input means more than you can ever know. I have friends in every branch of the military and I'm quickly narrowing my choices down, based on what I know myself and what is given to me as feasable options in conjunction with my long-term goals, with regards to college education and military service. Please keep up the good work and the good information.
I THANK YOU.
