2. Established November 10 th 1775 Disbanded after the American Revolution Reestablished shortly after because of constant threats of war “On Foot” Solders of the U.S. Navy

3. A 4 year degree is required Officer Candidate School (During College) - 2 6 week sessions - 1 10 week session Must be selected and approved to go by Colonels, Majors, and other officers Officer Candidate Course - Post Graduation Upon Completion of either route, you will be commissioned as a 2 nd Lieutenant

4. The Few, The Proud, The Marines Just over 200,000 Marines active and reserve Elite in depth screening process Rigorous training

5. Free Travel for immediate family on available air craft 30 days paid vacation Access to private campgrounds, beaches, and resorts 100% Medical and Dental Coverage Retirement after 20 years of service Military Discount

6. Captain Peter. C Foster Marines since January 2009 “Being a Marines means you’re servicing a higher cause than yourself, serving a brother hood, when chaos and uncertainty arises The Marines are the first to lead the way. The Marines stick out because they train all men to be rifleman before an MOS.

7. Gunnery Sergeant Kevin Elmore Marines 18 ½ year Chose the Marines because everything else seemed easy and he wanted a challenge to push himself to his limits “Being a Marine means He’s done his part to support this country for his family.” Plans to stay in the Marines until retirement, than pursue something else His best advice when picking a branch is to “Weigh the options”

8. OCS Video

10. “Birth of the U.S. Marine Corps. “ 2013. The History Channel website. Oct 21 2013, 11:24 Web. Elmore, Kevin. Personal Interview. 28 10 2013 Foster, Peter. Personal Interview. 28 10 2013 United States. Department of Defense. Today’s Military. Web. United States. Department of Defense & United States Marine Corps. Marines. 2013. Web. United States. United States Marine Corp Recruiting Command. US Marines Corps. Des Plaines:, 2012. Web.