10. I always loved jumping off landing craft and hitting the beach under heavy fire
(Staff Sergeant Barbrina Chandler)

9. Couldn't stand one more day of waking up later than 5am
(Lance Corporal Mike Gregga)

8. My mama was a Marine
(First Lieutenant Phillip Walter)

7. I'd always heard great things about Afghanistan
(Lance Corporal Phillip Simmons)

6. It was either this or beauty school
(Captain Stan Holland)

5. I happen to look great in camouflage
(Corporal Alan Stowers)

4. Army movies star Pauly Shore, marine movies star Jack Nicholson
(Lance Corporal Jeremiah Maddox)

3. To serve my country and fulfill patriotic duty, and shoot some big-ass weapons
(Sergeant Julie Matthews)

2. Every Spring we go to Daytona to establish a beachhead
(Lance Corporal Michael Renuard)

1. Give me that eagle, globe and anchor
(Corporal Sean Holcomb)