Keyed Ignition – An Ode to Military Humor
When I was stationed at the Electronic Proving Ground at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, my family and I loved to travel to all of the local tourist attractions. Probably everybody recognizes…
Choco Pie Bribe – An Ode to Military Humor
When I was assigned to the 19th Support Command at Camp Henry, Korea, I received a command sponsored assignment with deferred travel of my dependents. What that meant in normal…
Bouncing Rock – An Ode to Military Humor
When I was originally assigned to the 19th Support Command at Camp Henry, Korea, I received a command sponsored assignment with deferred travel of my dependents. What that meant in…
Removing the Headache – An Ode to Military Humor
When I finished my teaching internship and graduated from Southern Illinois University, I was reassigned from temporary duty at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. …
Dozen Donut Tax – An Ode to Military Humor
It was one of those days. You’ve probably had many just like it yourself. You know the kind I’m talking about. What kind is that? It’s the kind where you…
Hot and Cold Spot – An Ode to Military Humor
Whenever I traveled on a permanent change of station (PCS) move or during leave, I drove from one point to another, if at all possible. I did this for a…
Slip ‘n Slide – An Ode to Military Humor
How does someone describe the feeling of helplessness? Please bear with me for just a moment or two. Utter helplessness is a condition where you are rendered virtually incapable of…
Volkswagen Bust – An Ode to Military Humor
While I attended the Precision Measurement Equipment course (calibration technician course) in Denver, Colorado, I went to school from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM five days a week. Needless to…
Pontiac for a Baker’s Dozen – An Ode to Military Humor
I purchased a new Pontiac T1000 for my wife in Tacoma, Washington. At the time I purchased it, we were very excited and couldn’t wait to drive it off of…
Garage Chimney Sweep – An Ode to Military Humor
I was at work at Fort Lewis, one day in the middle of November, when I got a call from my wife at home. Now men, if you’ve ever been…