Does one US military branch think it's superior?

Inner service rivalries exist, but its natural and healthy. The vast majority of us understand that. However, within our ranks there are a few idiots that believe their branch of service makes them the best. I have a nephew who was in the AF constantly berated those of us in the family who together have served in all five branches of military, and collectively we agree, he's an idiot. Our Navy Attack Squadron once played baseball against a Marine Attack Squadron in our carrier group. I don't even remember who won, but we sure had a great time giving each other hell. Back aboard ship we continue to work as a team. On liberty in the Mediterranean we always have, and appreciate, the few Marines that joined us. Usually we were three Squids and two Jarheads. Great memories.

The USMC "thinks" they are the best, because they get brain washed into that thought process, fact is all branches are equal in my eyes, we all train similarly, I was in the Army I did 8 weeks boot camp and then another AIT so that is 16 weeks, this was also in a time when there was a war going on so it was necessary to get men trained and to the front, I did a short stint in CA then shipped off to Viet Nam, and yes I said "MEN" trained because back then there were very few women in the military and none in combat roles that I can recall. (nothing against our feral military members currently) I don't have a problem with them at all (and I must say there are some beautiful female military members from all branches)

I was a combat Military Policeman in Viet Nam and we were usually called out before anyone else, when our base would get hit we were first out even before the Special Forces, and we did every assignment you can think of. and yes we always give each other shit about our individual branches but we all know that we are all brothers and sisters and respect each other, It is OK for us to do that to each other because we have all earned that right however if an outsider does it they are looking for an ass kicking from all of us

Each service has a specific role to play in defending our nation. Other than sports, we compliment each other to accomplish the mission at hand. We have each other's 6, we work for the same goal: Our nation; our way of life, our Constitution, and our family and friends and fellow citizens. I may not agree with which one says, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. God bless America, and every soul in our beloved country. We are tied together by the Rule of Law, freedom of personal believe systems, and the common social and ethical goals that America stands for. I am a VETERAN and proud of it!!

Yes. Each of them think that!

Thank y ou Sir! Well said. I felt the same way about the KATUSAs that served with us in So Korea. There were those (mostly the young 'uns) who denigrated them, but I'd be happy to have "one of them" at my back at any time in any circumstances. They signed their contracts and were as ready to be sent anywhere at any time for any reason, same as I did and was. (that would be Koreans Attached to the US Army).

Correct, a combined, joint, team effort; each with tasks to perform with superior execution

Its been my understanding that from early on in the War on Terror many operational teams have had members from 2 or more of the services.

I don't think superior is the word for it. The assumption is you choose your Branch because you want to be part of it more than the others.

Inter-Service Rivalry is part of our culture. 99% of it is done in fun. I am part of 7 successive generations of 11 people that served in Army, Air Force and Navy. We are brutal with each other but it is in fun. IF it becomes abusive or violent then it's WRONG. Consider your audience and tread with care.

If they didn't, that would kill all the super funny memes on Facebook.