Posted on Jul 20, 2015
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I often hear or read veterans refer to themselves as ex-army or ex-military. I do not know why they would do this. The title 'veteran' is earned, and I am not ex-army, I was not kicked out. I am still army, just not active. How do you refer to yourself and what do you think of the term 'ex' military?
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SSG Izzy Abbass
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Army Veteran. Once a soldier, always a soldier
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In the age of an Army of One... could you be considered a Veteran Army?
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SGM Steve Wettstein
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I tell people I am a Retired Sergeant Major.
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I think I've got a shot SGM, I've got the haircut!
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Capt Mark Strobl
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I am a Marine - just no longer on active duty. No such thing as a "former Marine."

By the way, (pet peeve) -- I HATE it when I hear, "I was in the service." WTH? The Secret Service? Food Service? Damn it, don't say that! ..."service"... hmmph.
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Indeed! No such thing as former any branch! I did not 'unlearn' or 'forget' my training simply because I was discharged at end of service. We are really nieces and nephews of Uncle Sam. One of the largest families in the world!
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