Do Marines prefer fighting to peacekeeping?

[JBigjake]

"Gen. James T. Conway, the Marine Corps commandant (said) Marines prefer serving under fire in a combat zone to performing nation-building duties in Iraq. "He's heard anecdotal reports that lance corporals are complaining that they don't have anybody to shoot" ... Conway also acknowledged that his idea of putting Marines primarily in Afghanistan ... would have the added benefit of attracting recruits at a time the Marine Corps is trying to expand."
Who knew there was a downside to a peaceful Anbar?

[DoyleG]

"Gen. James T. Conway, the Marine Corps commandant (said) Marines prefer serving under fire in a combat zone to performing nation-building duties in Iraq. "He's heard anecdotal reports that lance corporals are complaining that they don't have anybody to shoot" ... Conway also acknowledged that his idea of putting Marines primarily in Afghanistan ... would have the added benefit of attracting recruits at a time the Marine Corps is trying to expand."
Who knew there was a downside to a peaceful Anbar?

Marines have historically taken on such roles.

[JBigjake]

Marines have historically taken on such roles.
HARTMAN if you survive recruit training ... you will be a weapon, you will be a minister of death, praying for war.

HARTMAN Private Joker, why did you join my beloved Corps?
JOKER Sir, to kill, sir!
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