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Who Are They?

The average age of the military man is 19 years. He is a short haired, tight-muscled kid who, under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man, half boy. Not yet dry behind the ears, not old enough to buy a beer, but old enough to die for his country. He never really cared [...]

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Reasons to Join the Marine Team!

In the true spirit of “jointness” I offer the following as “Everything you need to know about differences in service culture. All in good fun, of course. 1. Marines have the best uniforms, hands down. And as everyone knows, chicks really dig a guy in uniform. 2. Marines know how to fight. That’s why they’re [...]

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Discipline, Honor, Courage

Interview with LCPL JUSTIN SHOOPMAN (Dec 4, 2007) Lance Corporal Justin Shoopman.” I’m from Goshin, Indiana, which is in the northern part of the state. I went to Fairfield High School. My entire family has a long distinguished military history. When I was younger I didn’t know quite what service I wanted to join but [...]