Even though Marines are part of the Navy they were purposedly separated from regular navy so they could be the tip of the spear on the ground and also to keep sailors from engaging in mutiny. There will always be a bit of rivalry between sailors and marines. Of course you guys know that.
Different breeds for sure. I had a boss that was a former submariner. The just don't pick anyone for that job. He was so laid back it was hard to believe he was ever military. I had a friend from church that was told he was a bit of a wimp when he was looking into and was rejected for a management position. He took it to heart and joined the Marines to toughen up..
Now another friend from highschool ( i lived in SC for 7 years) was an above average honor student with decent but not overly high IQ. He played baseball and had to have his teeth surgically reattached after being hit by a pitch. You knew he would be successful but never did I or probably anyone in our class see this coming.
Major General David L. Odom is a native of Hartsville, South Carolina. He graduated from The Citadel and was commissioned in 1991. He has served as an infantry officer at all levels, including command
www.2ndmardiv.marines.mil
Lastly , mom's first cousin is on the wall VM in DC. A Marine killed in VN during a nighttime helicopter mission.
Semper Fi and Anchors Away
Thank all of you for your service...now lets keep my son out of the draft and WWIII without letting Iran, Russia or China get away with their militarism.