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A PARENT'S GUIDE TO THE MARINE CORPS

From high school teachers, to well-known industry titans, successful Marines have a record of becoming successful civilians.

There are upstanding citizens right in your community that are former Marines. They, too, have gone on to a level of success that they often attribute to their time spent in the Marine Corps.

Many point to their initial training where they learned self-reliance, fortitude, and leadership. These traits, once learned, are never forgotten. As they say, "Once a Marine, always a Marine." What's more, they apply universally, whether one is on the battlefield or in the boardroom.

A former Marine speaks with a current Marine

Frequently Asked Questionsred arrow

Question: 
How does the Marine Corps prepare a person for professional opportunities once they have completed their service?
Answer: 
The Corps instills drive and leadership. This is a hallmark of service and something any young man or woman would be privileged to possess. There is also a special group, Marine For Life, that assists former Marines making the transition into the civilian workplace.