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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 hours ago (2 children)

In my experience "soldier" is fine. Just don't call a Marine a Sailor.

[–] gravitas_deficiency 1 points 55 minutes ago

But they’d love to tell you about their favorite flavor of crayon!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 hours ago

I've seen them get pissy and at least correct people over either, but YMMV I guess