question for the Marines

**Seanmadra** · 17th November 11, 05:01 PM

From a civilian who has worked with all branches of the US military, a heartfelt thanks. For the Marines, Semper Fi (and in Irish - Claoi i gconai).

**Detroitpete** · 17th November 11, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by flyrod6057

Someone (non-USMC) saying "Semper Fi" to me has never bothered me at all. Usually it's a way of someone saying thanks for serving. Of course there are times when it's presented sarcastically (I work with a bunch of Army dudes) but that's in jest. For the record: I've never heard a Sailor say it to a Marine...probably as a result of the disfunctional naval marriage we enjoy!

For what it's worth: there are those that worry about what the Marines think about [fill in the blank.] The truth is that we don't spend much time pondering how we're viewed by other groups or whatnot... We're just regular folks doing regular things most of the time.

Semper Fi, Marine!

From a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. Thank you for your service

**Jerry** · 18th November 11, 05:21 AM

I always try and post a heartfelt "Semper Fi" from an ex Swabi on or around the Corp''s anniversary as a sign of respect and thanks to our current and former Marines. Other than that, I don't use the phrase.

**thescot** · 18th November 11, 06:17 AM

I have to concur with the other Marines here. I don't think Marines ever think much about what others think or say or do . . . unless they're on a big Army base and outnumbered!

And one thing you have to understand: if you're not a Marine, you don't understand.

I always make it a point to thank any veteran when the occasion arises. I try to speak to active duty personnel and even offer a beer or a meal in the air port. And I go out of my way to thank the few WW II vets around--Last Man Standing is how they are refered to in these parts.

So thanks, everyone who ever served in any way. And Semper Fi, Marines.

**davedove** · 18th November 11, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by kilted hillbilly

Well then,Semper Fi to all my Marine Corps buddies out there from an old Army grunt! We trained with some outstanding Marines who didnt even get offended when we call them "jarheads"! Dogface was a popular reply from them.God bless our men and women in the military!

And that's the way it should be!! The different branches pick on each other all the time, just like members of a family will do, but look out if someone from outside tries to do the same.:buttkick:

**creagdhubh** · 18th November 11, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by davedove

And that's the way it should be!! The different branches pick on each other all the time, just like members of a family will do, but look out if someone from outside tries to do the same.:buttkick:

Darn straight!!!

Semper Fi to all of my fellow Marines on the forum, and a heartfelt, "thank you" to all of the other servicemen and women!!!

God Bless you all,

**creagdhubh** · 18th November 11, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by thescot

I have to concur with the other Marines here. I don't think Marines ever think much about what others think or say or do . . . unless they're on a big Army base and outnumbered!

And one thing you have to understand: if you're not a Marine, you don't understand.

I always make it a point to thank any veteran when the occasion arises. I try to speak to active duty personnel and even offer a beer or a meal in the air port. And I go out of my way to thank the few WW II vets around--Last Man Standing is how they are refered to in these parts.

So thanks, everyone who ever served in any way. And Semper Fi, Marines.

Perfectly said, Jim!

Semper Fi brother, OOH-RAH!!!

**dutchy kilted** · 18th November 11, 01:50 PM

Thanks for the info!

I bought two Marines a beer in an airport bar in Newark earlier this year as a way a of saying thanks, but I always thought it would be somehow disrespectful to say "Semper Fi" to a Marine unless you were one.

The amount of information you can glean off this forum continues to boggle the mind.

**hkjrb623** · 18th November 11, 01:53 PM

I think it's a compliment to the Marine Corps when civilians acknowledge what we do or did.

**flyrod6057** · 24th November 11, 01:04 AM

Originally Posted by dutchy kilted

Thanks for the info!

I bought two Marines a beer in an airport bar in Newark earlier this year as a way a of saying thanks, but I always thought it would be somehow disrespectful to say "Semper Fi" to a Marine unless you were one.

Two things here:

One: buying beer for marines is good karma.

Two: Saying "Semper Fi" to a Marine, especially when it's heartfelt, is always appreciated!