Marine Corps reenlistments are a time-honored tradition that symbolize a renewed commitment to serving both the nation and the Corps. With it comes a public reaffirmation of the Marine\u2019s oath of enlistment, a solemn promise to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ceremony is often tailored to the Marine reenlisting, and for the most part, where the ceremony takes place is up to the service member. Most Marines play it safe and will host their ceremony near headquarters or somewhere on level ground that\u2019s easily accessible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every once in a while, however, a wild card is thrown in the mix, and a Marine will ask to reenlist in the on-base Raising Canes<\/a>, frigid ocean waters<\/a> or a murky pond on base. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Two Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in North Carolina, opted to do just that when they reenlisted in July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n