Hence my comment, I don’t think I have heard a Marine refer to themselves as former or ex. My neighbor has in fact repeated the “once a Marine Always a Marine” statement to me.
I don’t think I have heard a Marine refer to themselves as former or ex.
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An honorably discharged Marine is a former Marine.
One who has dishonored his oath and the Corps is an EX.
Okay, they are full-on USMC. What does that mean?