Posted on May 9, 2020
What is the proper term for a Marine who is no longer serving?
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I'm writing a story about a Marine who is no longer serving and I wanted to know how to properly describe his status. I know Marines like to say there is no such thing as an ex-Marine, so what would be the correct term? Would it be "Marine veteran" or something else?
Thanks to all of you jarheads--even if you did choose the wrong branch. ;)
Thanks to all of you jarheads--even if you did choose the wrong branch. ;)
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My husband says “ they are Marine Veterans” there are however ex-marines and those are the ones who did not cut it and were dishonorably discharged or discharged before they finished basic. Still dishonorable.
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For marine we go by a phrase, “Once a Marine, always a Marine.” There is no ex Marine or Marine veteran until you are at the age you can not serve. Even then you are still a Marine and always will be.
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Ex devil dog, former crayon eater, or just me or sir because your days of being a marine are OVER. Your a civilian now! And get over yourself! Hope that helps
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Once you've earned the title Marine.... you're a Marine until the day you die. No such thing as former Marines or Ex-Marines.
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