Why are so many Marines getting to be over weight?

Question

Observed 10 Marines at Selfridge ANG Base and all had a few pounds on their bodies.

Answer 1

Are you sure they had beer bellies, just doesn't ring true, however I'm sure every inch of them is patriotic.

Answer 2

just recently, the marine corps has made their weight standard stricter. they not only go by the looks of marines. but by body fat percentage. If there are marines that are overweight, the corps can and will kick that marine out if they do not lose the weight in a certain amount of time. Trust me, I've seen it before.

Answer 3

To many burgers.

Answer 4

Maybe you can't join or are scared to join or might not have what it takes to join but dont bash the military because just wanna stay home with your mother and watch the news. :)

usmc  

Answer 5

i dont believe ive ever encountered a fat Marine.

Answer 6

Here you go again with another rant.... You did not observe any overweight Marines.  You're a lying, Anti-American piece of sh*t who has nothing better to do then put down our military.  Each one of them is in better shape then you are.  Also they wouldn't be at an ANG base either.  You can't get on base so wondering how you even claim to have observed them.  STOP posting this c**p.

Answer 7

Fitness assessment requirements are adjusted for gender, and most importantly - age.

Hence, when many servicemen get older and aren't required to meet the same standards as they used to, they choose the easier path of only being as fit as they need to be, rather than improving or even at least maintaining their fitness.

Pretty slothful, if you ask me.

Answer 8

Lowering the standards