Do you consider the term jarhead and other names for the different branches of service offensive?

I was in the Marines in 80’s, I don’t remember us being a bunch of sensitive lillte pussies that would get offended by anyone calling us jarheads. Looks like the Marines have turned into snowflakes!! Semper Crybabies!!

Hell, no! its simple sibling rivalry and poking fun. That being said, I wouldn't go up to just anyone and start poking the bull dog unless I knew them. That could be taken in the wrong way if they don't know you and you're in civies or such. I was a Signal Officer and Our chief of police flew Cobras. He calls me "Cable Boy" and I call him "Rotor Head." Its all in fun!

Everyone knows a Marine is a Jarhead. But they got my back like I have there's in the end. That's all that matters. If I need big time support I call in the fly boys and the job gets done.

Depends on the person. Marine to Marine it's fine. Army okay but if a civie calls me that I get pissed. They don't rate it. I had a boss call it Sally marine corps. Almost punched him in the face. Needless to say I stopped working there.

I'm a former Marine, and I also served as an Army physician. I catch crap from ALL my friends- who are all prior service, or still active duty. I agree with Major Tisher, but I don't worry about comments being "offensive"- I figure that the people that make them are a bunch of jealous pussies.

As long as it comes from another vet it's all good.

Difference between Marine PFC and army 2nd lt...Marine PFC has been promoted once.

I have a supervisor that l tell, "I hear that in the Marines that they separate the men from the boys......with crow bars".

I have called my son and grandsons jar heads and seagoing bell hops. My ex-wife, daughter and her husband were squids. I also call all of them legs. It really is a show of respect.

Funny this was even brought up. The rivalry between service members are alive and well, even way after you retire or discharge. Heck, I was Navy, just interviewed for a job with 9 of the Air Force's finest (I'm not sure what that is though... Lol) and even in a serious professional interview, all 9 took pot shots at the Navy. Now, if someone you don't know call a you a jarhead, a squid, etc.., I know it bugs me. They haven't earned the right. But another that has served... Its open season. I have a lot of respect for the Marine's... But I can lay some cheap about them too.