Nathan isn't an ex-Marine . . .
He isn't even a former Marine . . .
He is a Veteran Marine.
An ex-Marine is one who has been dishonorable discharged, a former Marine is a deceased Marine. Nathan is a veteran Marine. Once a Marine, always a Marine.
I learned these things from the husband of one of our student workers. He is an Army recruiter. I also learned that Boot Camp is strictly a Marine term and that the Army calls its training Basic.
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Is he actually a veteran Marine? I thought everyone got frozen when Iraq happened... Nathan, did they finally let you go?
Posted by: Mara | October 26, 2004 6:12 AM
Yes, he finally got his papers in August 2003? 2004? Anyway, they arrived here. I don't think he ever changed his address with them. So, anyway, I know they are real. I saw them. I also gave them to him.
Posted by: Nannie | October 26, 2004 4:52 PM
I am glad he got his; I am still waiting for mine. I am not about to call and ask about them though!
Posted by: ange | November 3, 2004 9:34 AM
Oh, ange, that is a bit stressing! I think that was Nathan's thinking too, because his were late, but they did come through. So will yours. I hope.
Posted by: Nannie | November 3, 2004 9:38 AM