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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on January 04, 2012


Calling all Soldiers who want to stand up and defend our Nation!!!
The Marines are opening the door to all of you who are interested in joining the U.S. Marine Corps.


During active service, officers and their families have access to the following, and more:

Financial Resources
* Compensation at the standard armed forces pay rate
* Regular cost-of-living pay increases
* Pay raises in conjunction with promotions
* Pension and retirement benefits after 20 years of active service
* Veterans Affairs (VA) guaranteed loans

Family Healthcare and Insurance
* Comprehensive medical and dental care
* Additional life insurance available at a minimal cost
* Lifetime medical benefits at reduced rates for retired service members

Housing and Facilities
* On-base housing or a monthly housing allowance for those who choose off-base housing
* Access to on-base schools, day care centers, medical facilities and recreational areas
* Tax-free shopping at base commissaries and Marine Corps Exchange stores
* Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan eligibility, both during and after service

Post-Graduate Education
Programs to help officers earn advanced degrees include:

Tuition Assistance
* Academic credit available for a graduate degree from an accredited college or university
* Financial assistance toward tuition during active duty

Special Education Program
* Study a curriculum tailored to the billet needs of the Marine Corps while maintaining pay status
* Tuition and some related expenses covered by the Marine Corps

Advanced Degree Program (ADP)

* Selected officers allowed 18 months away from the Marine Corps to attend graduate school full time
* Officers receive regular pay and allowances
* Officers pay their own tuition, but GI bill often will cover academic expenses

Travel, Vacation and Recreation
* 30 days of vacation per year
* Recreational facilities and athletic leagues at bases throughout the world
* Opportunity to travel worldwide


Learn how you can join: http://officer.marines.com/
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