What does the cryptic crossword clue "Marshal receives Manx veteran in US (2-10)" mean?

The definition is "veteran in US". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RECEIVESMANX ("receives Manx") [anagram: "Marshal"] = EXSERVICEMAN; definition: "veteran in US" The answer is EXSERVICEMAN.

Marshal receives Manx veteran in US (2-10)

Guardian Cryptic #28300 | 11 Down | 2020-11-25 flower

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