Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/have not decided

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i am a high shcool sr.and have been working with the marine rrs in athens and i am going to join the marines its something that i have been wanting to do and i think i would love to be a marine but my brother who is in the navy wants me to reconsider and go into the navy .with him i want to do marine force recon as my mos i took the asvab and scored a 115 gt score so i have the grade to make it but i am not sure of what branch i should go in i just want the facts to see which is the better choice can you help me

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Stephen:

 First and foremost, "Marine" is ALWAYS with a capital "M".  

I would suggest you go and talk to both sets of recruiters, Navy and Marine, and make your choice from there.  I can't convince you one way or the other, it depends on what YOU want to do.  It's not up to your brother, your the one who will either be happy or not with your choice.  Sit down and write out your 'pro's/con's' on this.  What's the good and bad of each service and which do you want to do more?

Best of luck,
Jason

Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard

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Questions relating to US Marine Corps; rank, awards, uniforms, career choices. I can also help people spot and expose fakes (people pretending to be Marines or have awards they didn`t earn). Considering the Marines as a career? Or another branch, like the Air National Guard? Drop me a line. HOWever..know that I am NOT a recruiter. I can offer my expert opinion and advice, but can't (and won't) over rule what a recruiter says, they are the 'on duty' expert.

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Infantry Rifleman, MOS 0311: 3 years. Marine Barracks Security (Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland(not Embassy Duty): 3 years. Parachutist: MOS 9962: Got my wings in August of 1984. Intelligence Specialist: MOS 0231 10 years working as an Intelligence Analyst with a Fixed Wing Fighter Squadron, Force Service Support Group, and at Headquarters, Marine Corps. Field Radio Operator: MOS 2531. Served as a Platoon Sergeant in a Communications Platoon assigned to MEU Service Support Group 24 (Special Operations Capable). Did a hitch in the Army reserves as an 11B (Infantryman), 3 years. Finished out my career in the Air National Guard as a BioEnvironmental Engineer MOS 4B3X1, did that for a few years. I"ve been collecting and selling Marine Corps and other military uniforms, medals, and field gear since I was 8 years old.

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United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.

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I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.

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Extensive library of research materials relating to uniforms, medals, and equipment of the military and the Marine Corps. 22 College credits, Community College of the Air Force. Certified Historical Interpreter.

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Kosovo Campaign Medal w/1 star Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 4 stars. Numerous other unit awards. I was on duty on 9/11 at HQMC, near the Pentagon, and responded to that location to try and lend a hand if needed...

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United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.

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