Hey, man, I'm sorry to hear about your nephew. We say 'Former Marine' just because it's easier than saying 'Marine Not Currently On Active Duty'.. Or anything like that.
We NEVER say 'Ex-Marine'.
And of course the poster can have a different opinion. It would just be nice for the poster to know with whom he has that difference. 8~)
85 posted on 06/08/2019 12:53:54 PM PDT by real saxophonist
(One side has guns and training. Other side's primary concern is 'gender identity'. Who's gonna win?)