A young man weighing his options in service, it wasn’t long before MedSTAT CEO, Jonathan Connell, decided he wanted to be a Marine. Being of service while supporting your country were a clear choice for Jonathan. There were so many incredible benefits and lessons in being a Marine. Several of these include:
Discipline & Mental Toughness
Staying calm in stressful or dangerous situations
Pushing through fatigue, fear, and discomfort
Building resilience and confidence
Teamwork & Leadership
Working as part of a unit
Trusting and relying on others
Leadership skills—every Marine is trained to lead at some level
Communication and coordination in high-stress situations
Marine Corps Values
They are taught core values that guide behavior:
Honor – doing what’s right, even when it’s hard
Courage – facing fear and adversity
Commitment – dedication to mission and fellow Marines
Real-World Readiness
Medical and logistics support
Crisis response and rapid deployment
Adapting quickly to changing situations
