An Army recruiter delivered a windy pep talk to encourage a group of college students to join the VOLAR. But the culminating point of his oration was greeted with cat calls, whistles and projection of rotten eggs and an assortment of no less rotten vegetables and fruits.
A visitor asked a student: “Why you throw […]
Two young soldiers were exchanging their experiences of the service in the Army. “My sergeants are wonderful”, said one soldier.
“I wish I could say the same about mine,” said the other.
“You could if you could lie as I do.”
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A ranger outfit was having training in mountain climbing. One of the men slipped and began falling […]
A famous admiral and an equally famous general were fishing together when a sudden squall came up. When it died down both eminent warriors were struggling helplessly in the water.
The admiral floundered his way back to the boat and pulled himself painfully in. Then he fished out the general, using an oar.
Catching his breath, he […]
When little Reggie was inducted into the Army, he was advised to act tough.
“That’s the only way to command respect in the Army,” his friends said.
So Reggie did his best to carry out the advice. He swaggered all around camp, bragging, blustering and talking out of the corner of his mouth.
“Show me a sergeant and […]
Three Marines were walking through the forest when they came upon a set of tracks.
The first Marine said “those are deer tracks.”
The second Marine said “No, those are elk tracks.”
The third Marine said “You’re both wrong, those are moose tracks.”
The Marines were still arguing when the train hit them.
Private Milton went to psychiatrist and complained: “I have an inferiority complex.”
“Nothing I can do for you”, said the doc.
“In the Army privates don’t have an inferiority complex… they’re just inferior…”
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An old man saw a very tired infantryman resting after a hard foot march. The man said with disdain: “When I was of your age […]
British Military Officer Fitness Reports
The British Military writes OFR’s (officer fitness reports). The form used for Royal Navy and Marines fitness reports is the S206. The following are actual excerpts taken from people’s “206’s”….
- His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of curiosity.
- I would not breed from this Officer.
- This Officer is […]
A young Air Force 2nd Lieutenant had just arrived at Misawa AFB in Japan.
He’d been given a beautiful renovated office and had it furnished with antiques.
Sitting there, he saw an enlisted man come into his outer office.
Wishing to appear the hot shot, the officer picked up the phone and started to pretend he was exchanging […]
Two dogfaces were digging a foxhole.
“What made you join the Army?” asked one.
“Well, I read one of the posters that said: Join the Army and see the world! And I been doin’ it - a shovelful at a time.”
Little Willie asked his mother: “Mamma, don’t soldiers ever go to heaven?”
“Of course they do!” protested his mother. “What makes you ask?”
“There are so many soldiers with beards but I never saw any pictures of angels with beards.”
“Oh, that’s because most men who go to Heaven get there by a close shave.”