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It's a new year and there is a lot that Marines can look forward to in 2008. Marine Corps Times recently assembled their "must-know list" for Marines. We'll take a look at a few of the highlights:

More Leathernecks - The Corps is committed to a force of 202,000 Marines by 2011. With that goal in mind, 5,000 Marines are expected to be added this year.

Resigning Bonuses - Details aren't available, but the Marine Corps is looking to retain qualified men and women with competitive bonuses.

Appearance Counts - A great PFT won't cut it anymore! You now have to look like a Marine, which means that your body fat percentage better be ship-shape.

The Osprey - Expect to meet the MV-22 Osprey if you deploy this year. The goal in Iraq is to eventually replace the CH-46E and the CH-53D.

Running Suit - Your sea bag may contain the new green running suit by the end of the year. Enjoy!

In the area of military education benefits in 2008, Marines can continue to take advantage of 100% Federal Tuition Assistance (TA), which pays up to 100% of tuition and fees for military distance learning courses. When leathernecks begin preparing for their military to civilian transition, civilian education courses will prove invaluable. Marines can also earn bonus points for promotion as part of this marine program education.

In addition, married Marines can now help their husbands or wives when they use their TA at Allied Schools. When they enroll, their Marine spouses can enroll in a select course at no charge. This is military spouse education at its best. Tuition assistance for military spouses allows marine spouses to get career training that will pay dividends when they're hunting for a civilian job.

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