Membership
During the registration process, what is the difference between upgrade, trial, free
and gallery only?
Members, whether they are a future Marine or Marine, have the option of registering as an
upgraded member which gives them complete access to all of the premium features of the
site. They are paying members and have chosen a 6 month subscription at $9.99, a 1 year
subscription at 15.99 or a 2 year subscription at 24.99.
Our trial membership allows a future Marine or Marine to register on the site without
committing to a long term subscription. They have complete access to all of the premium
features of the site during a 14 day period. You may upgrade this membership during the
trial period and you are free to cancel at any time.
During open registration, which we anticipate to occur once a year, WTDB will offer a free,
limited access membership to future Marines and Marines. During this time we wil be
evaluating our services and addressing member feedback to meet and exceed the needs of our
members. We feel this is a great incentive and a win win situation for both parties.
The gallery only membership only allows you to view photos from the Marine Corps History
Division and The Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project (WVHP). Both men
and women can register as this member type however, you will not have access to most of the
features in the below chart.
What do I get with my membership?
Do you have a referral program?
Word of mouth remains the best way to inform prospective members of our new community. To
show our appreciation, WTDB will extend the membership of upgraded members by 6 months
for every 5 members listed under their first level of referrals. You can view your referrals by
clicking manage profile, referrals. Be sure to use the 'refer a friend' link under 'my profile' to be
properly credited. We will adjust your membership accordingly once you contact us.
What happens when my membership expires?
If you registered as a free member, your membership will never expire and you are able to
upgrade at any time.
If you are a paying member, you will be prompted to renew your membership upon log-in.
You will receive a courtesy reminder 14 calendar days prior to expiration.
What is the difference between the future Marine member and a Marine member?
A 'future Marine' member is only available to poolees enrolled in the Delayed Entry Program
(DEP) and other women who have an interest in the United States Marine Corps. A 'Marine'
member is available to active duty Marines, reservists, retirees and veterans.
Once I become a Marine, how can I change my member type?
Please contact us and we will modify your membership account.
Articles
What are the "Women Making History" (WMH) articles?
Our WMH articles are a testament of our legacy written by YOU! Read firsthand accounts of
Marines and poolees on what inspired them to become Marines, learn about their Military
Occupational Specialty (MOS) and much, much more.
How can I submit a Women Making History article?
Every member or site visitor can submit an article. Once it is reviewed by our team, we will
publish the article on the site and it will be viewable to all.
Homepage Photos
What is the concept for the homepage photos?
WTDB will showcase the spirit of women Marines through featured photographs. These
images embody the full spectrum of opportunities and responsibilities carried out with
distinction and honor. Every month we feature a different theme and photos are submitted by
Are there special instructions when uploading a photo?
Ensure you submit a caption to accompany your photos.
Member Community
How can I search for members in the community?
Members can conduct basic or advanced member searches based on several criteria such as
rank, the year they entered service, untis, recruiting sub stations and geographic location.
Additionally, members can conduct searches on photos in the gallery to find other members
in their platoon, their drill instructors, our other Marines throughout the Corps.
Why cant I find a fellow member that just joined when I conduct a member search?
The search system utilizes an index that is updated approximately every 8 hours.
Why are some forums labeled as ***Marine Only***?
Marine member types are granted full access to all forum topics. Future Marine member
types are restricted from viewing and posting on topics labeled ***Marine Only***.
What is a primary group and can I join multiple groups?
A primary group is one that is chosen during the registration process and it is a means to
establish membership to your very first group. Members can become a member of one or
multiple groups or change their primary group at any time. Free members can join 1 group.
How are groups categorized?
Future Marine groups are categorized by recruiting stations while Marine groups are
categorized by geographic location.
If I am a future Marine member, can I join Marine member groups and vice versa?
Members can only join groups available to them based on their member type.
Gallery
Platoon photos are available at the Recruit Photo office aboard MCRD, Parris Island. The
earliest date available is 1939; however; photos taken between 1939 and 1950 are limited. A
limited number of Individual photos are also available. You may contact Recruit Photo at
(843) 228-1555 for more information.
What format must I use when uploading photos?
Files must be in JPG, PNG, or GIF image format.
Advertising
How can I advertise with WTDB?
WTDB currently offers one way to advertise on WhereTheDifferenceBegins.com which are two
rotating banner slots on our homepage. We do not place any other ads (i.e. banners, pop-ups,
floating ads, etc.) throughout the site as this would interrupt the user's experience. In the future,
WTDB will offer other advertisement avenues through their e-newsletter, career center, and
advertorials.
General
How can I file a complaint?
The WTDB Team will be more than happy to address any complaints or concerns you may have
regarding the website. You may submit your complaint by utilizing the 'contact us'
page on our website, via fax or by mail.
How do I place a WTDB banner on my website?
To place a WTDB banner on your website, please copy the following piece of HTML code and
insert it in your HTML page where the banner should appear.
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