[walden]

I no what you mean-- my sweetie is a Marine. (I say "is", because he always tells me that there are no former Marines-- once a Marine, always a Marine.)

[LadyX]

"(I say "is", because he always tells me that there are no former Marines-- once a Marine, always a Marine.)"

Every one of us says the same thing - it is so..:)))

[labusiness]

"I say "is", because he always tells me that there are no former Marines-- once a Marine, always a Marine."

Understood, my husband has such reverance for the Corps. that he is sensitive to those who are "retired-Marines," "active Marines" and "lifers." He humbley regards his service of 6 years as a Marine and takes the time very seriously - so I am also careful of how I regard him in juxtaposition to other Marines.