Originally Posted by KMA-628

"Ex-Marine" is a derogatory term used to define someone who was once a Marine, but no longer has the right to declare the heritage (i.e. Treason, cowardice, dishonorable discharge, etc.).

If you are a Marine, you are a Marine for life, unless you lose the right to call yourself a Marine. A true Marine will ALWAYS refer to himself/herself as a "Former Marine".

I found it odd that both terms were used, unless there was some editing by the original poster (DRTFA)

I also expect a serious shitstorm to come down on this guy by the Marines. Not for speaking out, but for being a coward.

He is not a coward for speaking out, anyone with a conscience should do so and be allowed to.

He is a coward for running away.