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

Not in between services. We make fun on each other but we defend our own.

I don't... it's a term of endearment with us Marines! We're a cut above, and we know this! You can be in the Army or Navy... but, you ARE A MARINE!

In my time in the service of my country I served almost all branches. Started in the Marines and ending with the Air Force. We all are willing to give our lives for our country. We are family and will always be. We are the 2%'ers and are bounded for life. We can joke on ourselves but if your not part of this family tread lightly with your jokes. Just saying.....

Do not give a sh t what you call me ,? As long as you do not look like a crayon,, I will melt you!!!!!!!

I remember the old recruiting commercial that said, “The Marines are looking for a few good men.” I used to add....”because that’s all they got.” I love the Corp, and will continue to break balls. The Navy has to deal with all the fat/gay jokes from Army dogs.

I like give my condolences to navy and Air Force for not qualifying for military service. For my marine friends I tell them it's ok that they were not up to army standards. But, seriously, I enjoy bantering with others who served. Vets share a heritage and belong to a family that few understand who have not served. But there are others who get it. First responders, for example. My brother was not in the military, but he has been in law enforcement for over 40 years. So, I don't mind it when he kids me about sucking on the government tit every month when I get my army retirement check. I get my doughnut jokes in. With Memorial Day coming this month, lets all remember those who served, but are not here to enjoy the interservice rivalries.

It's part of the game.. we pick on each other, but God help anyone that gets in the middle

Jarhead, Doggie, Swabbie, Zoomie, Coastie......did I forget anyone? Since I was a Marine and Soldier, just don't call me one of the others!

I woulda joined the Marines but my parents were married.

It really depends on the setting. Do they KNOW you are a fellow service member? Do they KNOW you mean it in jest?

It's funny. I was stationed at Myrtle Beach AFB. We had "guests" from all services. We'd give them quite a ribbing on base but we'd often go party off-base together. We could give them crap but they were our "brothers in arms" against anyone else.

I think inter-service rivalry is the duty of everyone who has served. To this day I call my 80 year old Dad a Puddle Pirate!