Slow Rock Pitching – An Ode to Military Humor
One morning I was standing outside the barracks in the company area waiting for morning recall formation when one of the guys from another platoon came running by and purposely…
Ring Knocking – An Ode to Military Humor
I have affectionately talked. Raved? Raved seems like such a strong word. So no, not raved, rather, talked. Yeah, that’s it. I have talked about my commander at Fort Benning…
Waterslide Cops – An Ode to Military Humor
Providence Canyon State Park is touted as one of the seven wonders of Georgia, and it is also called the little “Grand Canyon” of Georgia. However, I know it from…
Purple Money Eater – An Ode to Military Humor
One morning, my baby-powder-toting roommate, Tony Di Anzo, asked me for a favor. “Yoh, Mastas,” he said in his NYC drawl. “I need your help.” “What’s up?” I responded. “Yoh,…
Dead Deer-Lame Truck – An Ode to Military Humor
Remember my blog from the other day titled “Hump Day?” Well, as with all good things, they gotta come to an end, but that story just would not quit. And,…
Lost Car – An Ode to Military Humor
Last night, was the infamous “nichol night” at Nichol’s Alley in Columbus, Georgia. I spent most of the day looking forward to the evening and the five-cent beer. But it…
Rice Burning Pet – An Ode to Military Humor
The other day, I described being put on the spot in sort of a bad way or in a hostile situation through no fault of my own. Well, what if…
Hump Day – An Ode to Military Humor
Have you ever had one of those days where nothing went your way? You know. The kind of day where you just could not catch a break to save your…
Yankay Doodle – An Ode to Military Humor
Have you ever been put on the spot and had all eyes on you, but not necessarily in a good way? Say it way more of a hostile situation and…
The Baby’s Bliss
If you have ever been to Benning's home for boys, you know it gets damn hot and humid there in the summer. For those of you that don't recognize Benning's…