Any wonder why the Marines lead in recruiting? They’re the branch that has not yet been fully feminized. And, BTW, I’m an Army veteran. 82nd Airborne, infantry, 1982-1986. My brother, 17 years my junior, and a nephew are Marine veterans. Both saw combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.
One of my few regrets in life was not making a career out of the Marines.
On the positive side though, after 4 years I got out as a Corporal. After 20 I might have got out as a Private.