Thanks for all the posts. The reason I am currently deciding between the Coast Guard and Marines is because I have a long time girlfriend, soon to be fiance, that is considering joining the CG as well. The Marines appeal to me because I have always wanted to join the armed services and be a warrior. The men I have admired most and sought to be like were nearly always former military. I understand that the military is not for everyone, many of my friends are enlisted and hate it. Having never experienced the hardship of military life, I am not completely sure about it. I am currently working out everyday, because I am shooting for the 300 on the pft, currently I am only at 246, but I still have almost a year of training. The idea of a heavily structured life is also not threatening to me, I am a very clean person, I am never late, and I have a very set schedule. I am doing very well at the university level, I am a dual major with a high GPA that I have worked hard for. I am very confident in my reasons for joining the service, and I am confident I will do well. I have explored the avenues for quitting, and I am still able to not accept my commission after the ten week OCS training. Again, thanks for all the posts, I hope this might explain my reasoning better.
Originally Posted by Cavebear58
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