Should former Marines who join another service give up the Title?

I earned the right to be called a Marine, and I’ll always be a Marine, by the looks of it there’s many many of me I see them everywhere. End of story.

reading thru some of the responses on this little piece really struck a nerve, as I originally enlisted Navy(corpsman), got my FMF 2nd MAR DIV, switched to Army Reserves when I left active, I went active twice during my time in the Army, in my 31 years of service I was proud of all the branches I served with, every single one of them, and each has its own part in the grand scheme of warfare, including the Air Force, and the Coast Guard. When you want to make service in the military your life you also have to look at career progression, education and yourself and sometimes like civi life you need to move on to something different outside of where you are. Its ok to be proud of what you were, and be proud of what you became, in the end your still a warrior no matter the branch.

I spent more time in the Army then the Corp. Wasn't a big fan, sorry. I liked the Army and embrace the title of Line Dog with pride! The Marines win small battles, the Army wins wars! The Corp uses a bull dog to look tough, calls themselves America's 911. Sorry but the Rangers, 82 Airborne, and SF are the true 911. If this offends anyone, sorry, just stating facts!

No! Once a MARINE ALWAYS A MARINE!

One a marine always a marine, any one can join the army

I was Army, but my Marine friends always are saying "Once a Marine - Always a Marine". I believe you should be loyal to the unit you are in. The answer is a dichotomy because there is pride in either branch of service.

WTF!! I am a Marine! I received 2 honorable discharges from my Marine Corps. I had a 19 (NINETEEN) year break in service and enlisted in the Army ( WITHOUT HAVING TO GO TO ARMY BOOT CAMP. WHY BECAUSE I EARNED THE TITLE MARINE BEFORE). I enlisted in the Army because my beloved Corps said I was too old. I did 3 years in the Army and received an honorable discharge. My entire Army enlistment I was told, "Thomas, this ain't the Marine Corps"! That said I earned the title of U.S. Marine! If this JACKWAGON doesnt like it he can go pound salt! IDGAF what his rank is, he best learn Marine Corps honors and traditions!

A title earned is a title for life. One can be both if it applies. I enlisted in the navy and qualified in submarines. I also joined the national guard and was called up to national service and was deployed to Iraq. Did I quit being a sailor yes I did I became a soldier yet I still wore my dolphins above my combat action badge. I am a sailor, a U.S. Navy scuba diver, submariner, national guardsman and a soldier. Being in the service of ones country isn’t like marriage it’s a commitment.

Once a Marine, always a Marine.

What happened to “once a marine, always a marine”?