What are some of the unique differences/distinctions between choosing Marine Air vs. NAVY Air ? Don't both attend the same flight schools and train/ fly similar aircraft ? I'm assuming the Naval Air community is much larger than Marine Air( ?) .
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Hurricane and MIDNDAD answered the most important part of the difference. However, there are some differences in the platforms flown by Navy vs USMC. For instance, I believe that V-22's are only USMC. There are several types of helos the USMC flies that Navy doesn't. Even the F35 has a "Marine" (STOL) variant. (see http://www.lockheedmartin.com/products/f35/f-35A-ctol-variant.html)