iHeartKC

First off thank you for everything you have done for our country and for our Corps. I've got sand in a container from the beaches of Iwo Jima and I look at it all the time and think about how crazy of a place it must have been back then. Whenever I get down about something I look at it and think just how much more easier I have it in the Corps than you guys did during that time and it helps me realize a lot.

Secondly my question is, What does it feel like to you knowing that you were part of such a huge turning point for The United States and The Marine Corps during WWII?

What would you recommend be the first step for someone getting out of the Marine Corps who has an ARFF Mos and wants to get on with a civilian department? I am getting out in less than a year and was wondering if some civilian departments can take DOD certifications or if it's just a better idea to go with a civilian DOD station on base. I do plan on getting my EMT/Paramedic certs as well.