Originally Posted by
Spartan07
See, there is one of the fundamental differences between the Marine Corps and other branches. I do not CHOOSE to be a Marine. I CHOSE to become a Marine. A lot of blood and sweat later I actually became a Marine. We are taught from day one that we are not civilians running around in a uniform that just happen to be serving in the military. A Marine is a Marine down to his very bones for life. Yes we do get held to a much higher standard than the other services, and to them it might not seem 'brilliant' but that is how it is and that is how we want it.
i gotta admit, there are a lot of af 'airmen' with the "civilian in a uniform" mentality. hate to say it, but it's more true in the af than in the marines.
although i respect the marines, ain't no way in hizzell that i would be in their branch vs. the air force. much better quality of life here, and i like to wear my uniform for quick trips into the local dunkin donuts.