Posted on Jun 18, 2016
Do you consider the term jarhead and other names for the different branches of service offensive?
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I have a couple of friends who are Marines (They are both out but I know 'Once a Marine always a Marine') and I've jokingly called them jarheads and they've made fun of the Army. I'd never call someone I just met a jarhead unless they absolutely knew I was joking. I guess what I'm getting at is, do you think interservice rivalry can sometimes come off as 'offensive'' even if it's meant jokingly?
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I was stationed at MacDill AFB 68-71. We had all branches on our base due to us being the HQ (at the time) for U.S. Strike Command. There was always that rivalry going on, but I can never recall a time that we were ever disrespectful of one-an-other. It was just in good fun, but we all knew we were there for each other when the poo hit the fan..
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I serviced in the Marine Corp and also in the Army. I joke with all services and I take the ribbing when it is not demeaning
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We all give each other hell until a civilian pipes up, then we’re a joint task force!
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Go to any VFW or American Legion Hall the various service branches will rib one another. Let someone who's never served pick a fight with them and you'll find out what joint service operations really means.
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I dont think any Marine would get offended by being called a jarhead. It is normal. I think it is no diff than devil dog or leatherneck.
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Oh, and if they said "Yes, Army.", I would lean in close to them and say slowly and cheerfully, "Ohhhh, I see. What..did..you..doooo?"
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Good soldiers and marines have a sense of humor to take the edge off. Meanwhile, the umbrella controversy continues.
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