| In case you're wondering what the life of a Marine pilot | | | | part of the reason why the Corps can accomplish |
| is like let me give you a quick rundown on what you | | | | more with less. Because the Corps is an expeditionary |
| can expect once you earn those coveted wings of | | | | force it doesn't travel with many heavy weapons. |
| gold. | | | | Marine air power fills that void and provides an |
| | | | umbrella of protection for Marines on the ground. |
| 1. Challenge- As you can imagine being a pilot in the | | | | 3. The People-You will fly with some of the best |
| Corps is challenging. You might be flying an AV-8B | | | | people on the planet. The relationships that you make |
| Harrier in support of forces on the ground, or | | | | as a Marine Corps pilot will follow you throughout your |
| performing assault missions in a V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor. | | | | career and into the civilian world. |
| You might launch from carriers decks in your F-18 | | | | These are just a few of the benefits of becoming a |
| Hornet or pound enemy position in your AH-1Z | | | | Marine Corps Pilot. I didn't mention the pride of being a |
| helicopter gunship. These are only a few of the aircraft | | | | Marine or the feeling you'll have when you finish flight |
| and missions you could be flying as a Marine. | | | | training and pin on Marine Aviator wings. |
| 2. Fulfillment- As a Marine pilot you are part of | | | | I didn't mention the elation of making your first |
| something that is bigger than yourself. You're an | | | | operational carrier landing or the excitement of going |
| essential ingredient to the Marine Air Ground team and | | | | on a cruise. |