Answer (1 of 23): It’s well-known that the different branches of the military tease one another relentlessly. Actually, even within branches, service members always give one another a hard time. From POGs to grunts to Marines eating crayons, no one is safe from banter when they join the armed for
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Crayon Eater / Marines Eat Crayons
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