During a visit to a military medical clinic, I was sent to the lab to have blood drawn. The technician there was friendly and mentioned that his mood improved every day because he was due to leave the service in two ... Read more

During training exercises, the lieutenant who was driving down a muddy back road encountered another car stuck in the mud with a red-faced colonel at the wheel. "Your jeep stuck, sir?" asked the lieutenant as he pulled ... Read more

During the Vietnam War, a hillbilly soldier shot about a dozen of the enemy during his first battle. The Sergeant said, "How'd you learn to shoot like that ? Have you ever been in combat before?" "Well suh," drawled the ... Read more

During the Mexican American War, an intense long standoff occurred along the front. For days and days neither side made any advances.Finally, an American general had a bright idea. He aimed his rifle to the Mexican ... Read more

During camouflage training in Louisiana, a private disguised as a tree trunk had made a sudden move that was spotted by a visiting general."You simpleton!" the officer barked. "Don't you know that by jumping and yelling ... Read more

During an army basic training, the lieutenant took the batch on a match and asked each of them where home was. After everyone had answered, he sneered and said "you are all wrong, the army is now your home".Back at the ... Read more

Father Murphy walked into a pub and said to the first Marine he met, "Do you want to go to heaven?" The Marine said, "I do Father." The priest said, "Leave this pub right now!" He then approached a second Marine. "Do ... Read more

Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to ... Read more

Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to ... Read more

General Heath, a famous lover of parade music and marching drill ceremonies, once listened to a symphonic orchestra playing.When asked about his impressions, he commented:"No military precision in drill...""Why?""Did ... Read more