Oh, sorry. I guess I better set things staight before you all go thinking he's fake. (good thing I wandered back )No, it's not a scam at all. Maj. Ed Rush is a Marine currently in the reserves who flies the F/A-18. He was active duty from what I know. He currently operates a public speaking business as a motivator and keynote speaker. This power ...

nevermind...i'll tell you guys instead when i get it :P

thanks for the replies!Wow it does sound like it's hard. But I'm willing to go through whatever if that's the case. I've always said that I'd rather be an officer in the Marines than any other branch anyway but then i need to know, as far a competition what aspects to they look at? i know they look at stuff like fitness and gpa. how much do ...

Well, if you don't want to go to a ''normal'' college there is always the Air Force Academy.

is this a scam or what? yes i do ask realizing that asking this question may result in unpleasant conversation

It sounds like a great way to not only be a Marine, but to be guarenteed a pilot slot!However, it almost sounds to good to be true. There must be some kind of competition, is there? Also, I heard the sooner you start, the better your chances (I'm already 2.5 years away from graduating college, but still have a ''few'' pounds to lose...) And I read ...