Marines Capitalize when referring to U.S. forces: the U.S. Marines, the Marines, the Marine Corps, Marine regulations. ... Capitalize Marine when referring to an individual in a Marine Corps unit: He is a Marine.

Is Maritime Province capitalized?

Capitalize in Canadian context: The Maritime Provinces comprise New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.

Why is the word Marine capitalized?

Explanation: When talking about the US Marines, it is a proper noun, so it is capitalized. Same with Marine Corps. Marines in general is a proper noun because it refers to the United States forces.