What makes a great Marine?

[CommunityEditor]

We here at Army Times Publishing Company began the Marine Corps Times Marine of the Year award in 2001 to recognize an outstanding Marine. The initial program highlighted exemplary achievement by a Marine beyond the call of duty. The award's criteria now include the following:

* High level of professionalism
* Concern for fellow service members
* Commitment to community service

Many of the candidates for this award will likely be among those often overlooked and unsung.

What, in your opinion, makes a great Marine?

Also:
Read about last year's Marine of the Year. (http://www.militarycity.com/promos/SMOY/index.php?loc=mc)

Nominate (http://www.militarycity.com/promos/SMOY/nominate.php?loc=mc) someone for this year's award.

[MICHAELWOOTEN]

I assume everyone can name one attribute they feel is important.

He must have passion and pride to be the best at everything he does.

[prospective_marine]

dedication and loyalty are essential, in my belief...i strongly believe that even if i injure myself doing something
(depending on how serious the injury,--ex: im not gonna cut my hand off to stop it hurting...derr--)

and i completed it, then it was effective... and i can always heal, and i figure ill die one day anyways, im not going to trouble myself about when god thinks it's time for me to come home =]