whats so bad about joining/being a marine?

Answer 1

There is nothing wrong with being a Marine. The Marine Corps will give you the foundation you need to become successful. By foundation I mean traits such as discipline, maturity, etc... All these traits which are needed for a person to be successful.

If you become a Marine obviously you know you run the risk of going to combat. Everybody knows this, but somebody has to do it. Marines are known to be the finest warriors in the world and for the reason you will receive the best training in order to continue with that tradition.

The best part of being a Marine is that you know you are a part of the best organization that has done so much for its country. Being a Marine is not easy; in fact it will be the most challenging thing you do in your life. You will face challenges that will make you both physically and mentally stronger allowing you to accomplish any goal you set. As a Marine you will be a part of only 1% of the US population that can claims the title of a United States Marine.

Once again not everybody can be a Marine and when you earn the title its a great feeling that nobody can explain. To understand why a Marine is a Marine you would have to become a Marine.

Semper Fi

Answer 2

It depends on your definition of "bad". Being a marine is one of the toughest jobs in the world. You may have to do things that other people would be afraid to do. You may see things that will be burned in your memory forever. But you will also be part of a brotherhood that will follow you for the rest of your life, whether you stay in the marines or not. It is a family that will never let you down. Semper Fi - Always Faithful.

You have to be tough to be a marine - tough physically, emotionally, and mentally. You have to be willing to do things that "ordinary" people would find extremely difficult. If that is what you truly want, go for it. Just be aware that it will be a totally life-changing experience.

Answer 3

There is nothing wrong with being a marine. The jibes and ribbing that "jarheads" get is all in fun. I think it is safe to say that pretty much everyone, including "squids", have a lot of respect for Marines.

Now, it is your choice to join, just understand that you will be put in harms way, as we are at war on several fronts. Marines are normally the first to go in and remain on the front lines and they are not as well equipped as the army.

Answer 4

If you only want to know the bad thing about joining the Marines, or the military in general..

Sometimes you'll have to kill even when you dont believe that person should be killed..
War isnt pretty, innocent people die sometimes, your friends who are in service with you could die...
There isnt much freedom compare to civilian life..
Pay isnt as good as being a scientist or a doctor, techer.. etc..
Unfortunetly its a thankless job...
Sacrifice you'll make will be honored but they are hard...
Long deployments away from your family and friends...
Post Stress Traumatic Disorder can wreck your life sometimes...
And much more...

God bless our troops for going through this for civilians...

Answer 5

In the beginning was the word, and the word was God. In the beginning was God and all else was darkness and void, and without form, so God created the heavens and the earth. He created the sun and the moon, and the stars, so that light might pierce the darkness. The Earth, God divided between the land and the sea and these He filled with many assorted creatures.

And the dark, salty, slimy creatures that inhabited the murky depths of the oceans, God called sailors. And he dressed them accordingly. The had little trousers that looked like bells at the bottom. And their shirts had cute little flaps on them, and they wore funny looking hats. He gave them long sideburns and beards, nicknamed them "squids", and banished them to a lifetime at sea, so normal folks would not have to associate with them. To further identify these unloved creatures, He called them "petty" and "commodore" instead of titles worthy of red-blooded men.

And the flaky creatures of the land, God called soldiers. And with a twinkle in His eye, and a sense of humor only He can have, God made their trousers too short and their covers too large. He also made their pockets oversized, so that they may warm their hands. And to adorn their uniforms, God gave them badges in quantities only a dime store owner could appreciate. And he gave them emblems and crests and all sorts of shiny things that glittered, and devices that dangled. (When you are God you tend to get carried away.)

On the 6th day, God thought about creating some air creatures for which he designed a Greyhound bus driver's uniform. He discarded this idea during the first week, and it was not until years later that some apostles resurrected this theme and established what we now know as the "wild blue yonder wonders".

And on the 7th day, as you know, God rested. But on the 8th day, at 0530, God looked down upon Earth and was not happy. God was just not happy! So He thought about His labors, and in His divine wisdom, God created a divine creature. And this He called Marine. And the Marines, who God created in His own image, were to be of the air, and of the land, and of the sea. And these He gave many wonderful uniforms. some were green, and some were blue with red trim. And in the early days, some were even a beautiful tan. He gave them practical fighting uniforms, so they could wage war against the forces of Satan and the evil. He gave them service uniforms for their daily work and training. And He gave them evening and dress uniforms.....sharp and stylish, handsome things, so they may promenade with their ladies on Saturday night and impress everybody. He also gave them swords, so that people who were not impressed could be dealt with accordingly.

And at the end of the 8th day, God looked down upon the Earth and saw that it was good. But was God happy? No! God was still not happy. Because in the course of his labors, He had forgotten one thing. He did not have a Marine uniform for himself. But He thought about it, and thought about it, and finally satisfied Himself in knowing that, well.......................not everybody can be a MARINE!!!

Answer 6

there is nothing wrong with being in the marines, my father
27 yrs. he did 3yrs. korea, 3 tours vietnam, 18mon. south america, I my self did 2 tours in vietnam,and my daugther
was a gulf war vet marine. so I am very proud of being a
"MARINE"

Answer 7

a life time experience that will forever be embedded in your heart body and soul, one you have earned the tittle of US Marine you belong to an eternal brotherhood of compassion, diligence courage and survival Semper Fi

Answer 8

Nothing. If you know what you are in for then you will enjoy the pain. Brothers of war stay together.

Answer 9

Nothing other than its not a Roman Legion, so you don't get to keep what you loot and pillage

Answer 10

First to land in enemy lines but first to die as patriots.