Ex-Marine need your advise, on cycle

[Dpyle]

I have to chime in with the fact that this is the first time I've ever heard a former marine refer to himself as an EX marine.

[Times Roman]

I have to chime in with the fact that this is the first time I've ever heard a former marine refer to himself as an EX marine.

Maybe so. Not to speak for OP, but it simply sounds to me like he is honorably discharged and no longer active. No need to try and trip him up over his verbage.