He joined the Marines in 1965 and served six years.
But he dropped out of high school after two years and joined the Marines.
He joined the Marines after high school, serving three years.
So he joined the Marines, signed up for four years.
He had joined the Marines in 1987 after playing college football, his wife said.
When money got too tight, he decided to join the Marines.
His best friend had joined the Marines and been transformed.
He joined the Marines out of high school and spent four years in the corps.
Two years later, he joined the Marines, serving until 1948.
Instead, a few months from graduation in 1959, he joined the Marines.