It is easy to believe an infantryman’s life is in his own hands. That if he fights hard, shoots straight, keeps his head, and endures, he will come home.

This is not the full truth.

The infantryman is there to be spent. A commander will spend him when the mission requires it, and another man will take his place when he is gone.

Courage may keep you alive for a time. Skill may keep you alive longer. Neither makes you indispensable.

Remember this before you volunteer for war.

You may give the Army or the Marine Corps your service. But understand that you are also giving them permission to spend your life at their discretion.

Sometimes for futile ends.

Sometimes at the hands of incompetent commanders.

Make sure it’s worth it.

God Bless our Infantrymen!

I am interested in knowing anyone’s jobs station in Japan and following questions:

What was your daily routine.
What kind of things you do in your free time/lifestyle
How long did you stay there.
Do you recommend dating?

Curious how often recon hits the range compared to regular infantry.

Anyone else leaving to San Diego Monday?

I had a set date for October but my recruiter told me my ship date changed to November. I was ready to have twos week off of work to wait for bootcamp but, it then turned into a month. I workout and run already, What else should I do in the mean time?

Any 1371 Combat Engineers former or current that are availbe to explian to me the timeline and requirements from the ASVAB to the school? im thinking about joining up and want to have a informed veiw on it before i do

I’m 25 and considering joining the Marine Reserves. I served five years active duty in the Navy and got out honorably in January 2025 as an E-4.
I’ve always wanted to earn the Marine title, and I’m interested in going 0311. I have a kid now, so I’m looking at the Reserves to serve again while keeping my family settled at home. I understand training and deployments would mean time away.
Has anyone here joined around my age or older, especially coming from another branch? What was boot camp like as an older, prior-service recruit? Were you treated any differently, and what was the hardest adjustment?

Any honest advice is appreciated.

Did four years in the Marine Corps, hated it, commissioned Air Force in 2020. My life is a little too easy now and I have always regretted abandoning my Marines at our old unit to deal with the shit leadership and mission we had. I am in great physical condition and am signed up to run the Marine Corps marathon this year (again). I am wanting to give back to the Marine Corps and be the leader I never had while in. I am an O3 with just over 10 years in service hoping to apply for an IST. Has anyone else done something similar and if so, what does the process look like?

Anything helps

What do I do if I gotta loose 16 pounds in 12 days should I just not eat for the next 12 days?