Ref: “and unless they kicked you out, you are never “former member.”
A minor correction and a “Simper Fi” from an Army guy. Former Marines refer to themselves as “former Marines.” They never use the term “Ex” when referring to themselves. There are only two “Ex-Marines:” Lee Harvey Oswald and John Murtha.
I accede to custom. One can be former but not ex-.
Actually, my oldest daughter was not kicked out...but she refers to herself as an ex-Marine. Sorry if that gives offense to anyone.
And Dan Rather, who couldn’t make it through boot camp.