Quote Originally Posted by Heavy D
Basically, if you want to go and fight the enemy, join the marines. If you want to stand around and get shot at, join the army (unless you'll be joining any spec forces).
I think what you mean is if you want to go into combat with hand me down equipment that is behind the times join the marines if you want the most advanced and top of the line equipment join the Army. Funny you mention standing around. Everyday my unit rolled out the gate on patrols there was a group of Marines standing around guarding the embassy.