I respect all members of all branches, but where is the good humored trash talk amongst the branches?

I know the Navy likes to remind the Marine Corps that we are a department of the Navy. Usually the Marine response to that has been "Yeah, the MENS Department."

More recently though I have seen these cool hoodie sweatshirts around, in NAVY Coloring (dark blue with gold screened stuff) and above, a the seal of the Navy (no no not the SEALs, the emblem) then below it the USMC seal, and under that it says "The Muay-Thai Department".

Seems to me that since the inception of MCMAP for Marines, this is pretty much correct (if it wasn't before then) =)

Of course we know the History, that the USMC was originally formed to provide security for naval vessels. One could argue this was something the Navy couldn't handle themselves.

Respectfully =)

Whenever I think about this sort of thing, I remember the movie No Time For Sergeants. If you haven't seen it, you need to. It's pretty much about the rivalry between the USA and USAF... and Andy Griffith cleaning the latrine :D

Just ducked in to take a look on how things are going on this thread......Didn't know I needed a helmet! *grin*

this is getting out of hand!

Air Force, making ass kicking a lazy-man's sport since 1947.

long gone with all of the joint missions going on. I worked with the MArines at Leatherneck and told a SSG there that after working with them I regret wasting so many years in the Army. They were no bs guys that got shit done, if you needed it yesterday they got it to you 2 days ago.

Enough said

Here is an older post with some cogent points if you have a son or daughter who wonders whether it is better to be an Air Force pilot or a Navy pilot:

Bob Norris is a former (20+ years) Naval Aviator who also did a 3-year Exchange Tour flying the F-15 Eagle with the Air Force. In response to an inquiry on his website from an aspiring fighter pilot regarding which service academy to attend, Bob replied with the following:

12 Feb 04: Young Man, Congratulations on your selection to both the Naval and Air Force Academies. Your goal of becoming a fighter pilot is impressive and a fine way to serve your country. As you requested, I am happy to share some insight into which service would be your best choice. Each service has a distinctly different culture. You need to ask yourself: “In which one am I more likely to thrive?”

USAF Snapshot: The USAF is exceptionally well organized and well run. Their training programs are terrific. All pilots are groomed to meet high standards for knowledge and professionalism. Their aircraft are top-notch and extremely well maintained. Their facilities are excellent. Their enlisted personnel are the brightest and best trained. The USAF is homogeneous and macro. No matter where you go in the Air Force, you’ll know what to expect, what is expected of you, and you’ll be given the training and tools you need to meet those expectations. You will never be put into a situation over your head. Over a 20-year career, you will be home for most important family events. Your Mom would want you to be an Air Force pilot … so would your wife. Your Dad would want your sister to marry one.

Navy Snapshot: Aviators are part of the Navy, but so are Black Shoes (surface warfare) and Bubble Heads (submariners). Further, the Navy is split into two distinctly different Fleets (Pacific Fleet on the West Coast, Atlantic Fleet on the East Coast). The Navy is heterogeneous and micro. Your squadron is your home; it may be great, average, or awful. A squadron can go from one extreme to the other very quickly. You will spend months preparing for cruise and months on cruise with your squadron. The quality of the aircraft you fly will vary directly with the availability of parts. Senior Navy enlisted personnel are salt of the earth; you’ll be proud if you earn their respect. Junior enlisted personnel vary from terrific to the troubled kid the judge made join the service. You will be given the opportunity to lead these people during your career; you will be humbled and get your hands dirty. The quality of your training will vary and sometime you will be in over your head. You will miss many important family events. There will be long stretches of tedious duty aboard ship. You will fly in very bad weather and/or at night, and you will be scared many times. You will fly with legends in the Navy, and they will kick your ass until you become a lethal force. And some days – when the scheduling Gods have smiled upon you – your jet will catapult into a glorious morning over a far-away sea and you will be drop-jawed that someone would actually pay you to do this. The hottest girl in the bar wants to meet the Naval Aviator. That bar is in Singapore.

Bottom line, son, if you gotta ask … pack warm & good luck in Colorado.

Banzai, Bob Norris

PS: Air Force pilots wear scarves and iron their flight suits.

OK this goes to all branches, Army are Dogs, Marines are Jar heads, Navy are Sea men, Air force are Air men, Coast Guard is Border patrol. I served in the Army and heard about all branch jokes I don't look down on any branch because we all were serving our USA.

I was talking to an old man who said he was in the navy way back when. When asked why he joined the Navy, he said I would have joined the Air Force but my parents are married...