Should former Marines who join another service give up the Title?

I can't remember his name but he started out as a Marine Pvt. And went to become a high ranking officer in other branches. But when he dies it read Pvt USMC on his tombstone, MSGT you as a Marine know the pride of the title Marine. These guy go to other branches and bring that title with them and they constantly remind the army dogs, squids and chair force of that title. Because of this that Marine Corps discipline and work style come to units that badly need a Marine to put things in order. Just because they are not a lifer like you does not mean they don't want to serve this country as a Marine in another way.

Are you kidding Top? Not even a question. Once a Marine always a Marine

Ok, from a purely simple point of view. What was wrong with you or the Marines that you had to switch services? Let's start with that. If it was a choice, like a female divorcing first husband then remarrying someone different, wouldn't you expect a name and identity change to happen? What's so different here. If you're a Marine, proud to be a Marine, and don't return to the Marines, what does that say about the individual? It's a choice a Soldier makes and the consequences that come with it. Embrace the suck or go back to the Corps!

No. Once you earn it it is yours for life, or as long as you chose to call yourself a Marine. You own it.

NOOOOO! YOU ARE A MARINE THE BEST OF THE BEST! NEVER EVER EVER SHOULD A MARINE NOT CALL THEMSELVES A MARINE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE!!!!! YOU CAN CASUALLY MENTION YOU SERVED IN "ANOTHER BRANCH" OR A STEP DOWN UNIT IF YOU MUST MENTION IT AT ALL. I am married to a Navy, and Army, vet but I know the MARINES are the best!

No. The change is forever and blah blah blah.

Really.

Walt

You should never have to give up something that has been earned.

Never being a Marine I would still so no. I served active duty Air Force and retired out the Army Reserves. I consider myself both and always will. Besides I've always heard there is no so thing as an ex-Marine. Once a Marine always a Marine. Stay proud.

This is something that cannot be done. Once you become a Marine, it is forever engraved in your heart and soul. Sure you can move on to other things but nothing will ever compare to earning the title of Marine!

I do not see your point honestly. Certainly once a Marine, always a Marine; however, I have a friend for example, he was a troop of mine and EAS'd out of the Corps, joined the Army, and went on to be a CWO in the 82nd airborne. He holds his time in the Marines dearly, yet he also holds his time in the Army as near and dear as he fought a war with the Army. I think we have a brotherhood, and I also think highly of our sister services. We have ethos that make us great, and one of those is being honest to ourselves, and having faith in this country. Faith doesn't mean a religious faith, but it does mean a faith that every service will come running when we need them, and they do.