13172_10045_marine_corps_reserve
1970s
Commercial for United States Marine Corps Reserve. Shot of man coming out of ocean. Shot of man in tan shorts running up beach with swimming flippers in hand. Narrator says, "Sure the United States Marine Corps teaches you a lot. Like how to take a beach head." Shot of man running up hill of sand to woman lying on a towel in a bikini. Narrator says, "How to defend yourself." Shot of man lying with same woman in bikini on towel and laughing. Narrator says, "And did you know, some marines even get to drive tanks." Shot of man and woman getting into car. Shot of them driving away in gold convertible. Narrator says, "Oh yes, after the sixth month training period, you're weekend duty is always close to home." Shot of man, now in uniform, getting out of gold convertible in front of the US Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Training Center building. Narrator says, "And like all good marines, you're always on the ready." Shots of man looking both ways and leaning over to kiss woman in car. Shot of words: "We're looking for a few good men... in Reserve."