DARPA wants to modify warfighters’ red blood cells to operate in dangerous environments more effectively

As a civilian, I'd hope they'd show some understanding that we don't give two fucks about their petty distinctions.

Also: I have family in multiple branches, so I know the difference, and fuck any of them who take an attitude with me over it.

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

One time, I was trying to motivate a retired marine friend of mine who was being lazy by saying "on your feet, soldier!" as a reference to Terminator, myself being ignorant of the difference.

Credit where it's due: it got him on his feet.

Well, the clone was based on their genetic material. Enhanced musculature, green skin, and yellow cat-like eyes with enhanced vision, and nanobot-enhanced artificial blood.

Not the same, obviously, but a step closer towards something similar.