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DARPA wants to modify warfighters’ red blood cells to operate in dangerous environments more effectively (sociable.co)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

As a civilian, I'd hope they'd show some understanding that we don't give two fucks about their petty distinctions.

Also: I have family in multiple branches, so I know the difference, and fuck any of them who take an attitude with me over it.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

As a Marine (got out many years ago), most of us don't give a shit. Some did while they were active duty, but it was only when other people brought it up to get a reaction from the Marine. There are still some loud Marines that would say something just to be loud. We come in different flavors of annoying.

While I was recruiting, I was called a soldier by a few teachers and parents and it doesn't matter. What matters (to me) is the intent, most people are making an honest mistake. Some are trying to get a reaction out of you, I might respond if it was a bit friendly, but I mostly ignore it.

Being called a Marine instead of a soldier, is part of the brain washing. It helps point to something and say "That's why we are better. Marine is a proper name and should be capitalized. Also don't put your hands in your pockets. That for the nasty Army to do and not the Marines. We get held to a higher standard."