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It's that time again to fix up this "beautiful profile" for everyone to see so where do we begin? My name is Ben Atkins many simply call me Big Ben or Gentle Ben, I don't know why I guess it goes with the name. Well it's official I enlisted in the United States Marines. I'm so proud of this oppurtunity to become the best of the best. I will be going in as active duty, I've thought about the reserves, but after thinking I've decided that it's time for me to start my own life, living on my own. I am so thankful that my family is supporting me with this decision. I know it's hard on them knowing that their loved one won't be home as much as they would like, but we all have to do things for our own benefit. As of right now it looks like I'll be leaving for bootcamp around October, so I'll be ready. Yes, I'm nervous, scared, wondering if I made the right decision, but above all of that I am very excited for the opportunity to become apart of the brotherhood. One badass ferternity, known as the U.S Marines. Many people including family has always asked me why the Marines and I simply reply, Why Not? If you want to be the best, you have to roll with the best, That's the Marines. Semper FI to all of the Marines, past and present. Honor, Courage, Commitment. That's what it is all about. "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem". Ronald Reagan, President of the United States.