Ask him where the “Rock” is. Where is 29 Palms? And ask him what Chesty said when surrounded by the enemy? Ask him what a “Butter Bar” is? Who is nicknamed “Top”? When is the Marine Corps birthday? Ask him what you have to do to qualify to be a Former Marine versus and Ex Marine (Only answer is to NOT have an airport named after you in PA, but what the heck)?
Oh heck, ask him what an Irish Pennant is? If he don’t know that, he don’t know the Corps...
You are too obtuse.
Ask him what an Irish pennant is.
“Retreat? Hell! We’re attacking in another direction’’. Thanks to my big brother Chris(1st. Lt. 5th. Marines,3rd. Batt.) for that one. Thanks bro.