Pitiful Christmas – An Ode to Military Humor
My wife and my daughter and I had left Korea and traveled back to the United States. We were now stationed at Fort Ord, California, in Seaside, California. The Army…
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…
Back Door Seats – An Ode to Military Humor
When I was stationed at the Ordnance Officer Basic Course at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, I didn’t do a lot of socializing, but occasionally my wife and I did go…
Expensive Donuts – An Ode to Military Humor
Early one morning at 2:30 AM, the phone started ringing off the hook. When I answered it, it was the staff duty officer for the area support group at Fort…
Change – An Ode to Military Humor
If you’ve been in the military for any length of time, one thing that you will notice is that change is the only constant. The military loves change. For example,…
Homeless Recycling – An Ode to Military Humor
When I was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado for the Precision Measurement Equipment (calibration technician) course, my wife thought that I spent way too much money. …
Chains in Lock Up – An Ode to Military Humor
It had been an incredibly lackluster and boring day at Fort Benning, Georgia. I mean seriously, when all your fearless leaders can come up with is area beautification and rock…
The Donut Fine – An Ode to Military Humor
Well, it was another day at Fort Lewis, and it was time to head for work. I jumped in my ride of choice, my Fiat Spider, and headed for work. …
Karaoke Time Killing – An Ode to Military Humor
I was sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas to attend the Combined Arms and Services Staff School (CAS3) while I was stationed at Eighth United States Army (EUSA) G4, United States…
Sound of Silence – An Ode to Military Humor
While I was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia, I had been living a double life of sorts during my off-duty time. Let me explain that. I had a girlfriend of…