Busted Tour – An Ode to Military Humor
When I was the commander of the 508th Maintenance Detachment at Fort Lewis, Washington, my parents and my brother Craig and his wife came out to visit me during the…
Brewery Binge Tour – An Ode to Military Humor
When I was the commander of the 508th Maintenance Detachment at Fort Lewis, Washington, my parents and my brother Craig and his wife came out to visit me during the…
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…
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…
Magic Radios – An Ode to Military Humor
While stationed at Fort Benning I owned a metallic brown metal flake 1968 Buick Wildcat. I was quite partial to that big block Buick for a couple of reasons. First,…
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…
Test Drive Dummies – An Ode to Military Humor
While I was in command of my first unit at Fort Lewis, Washington, I developed a really close bond with my First Sergeant. Our bond was so special that the…
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. …
Saved by the Donuts – An Ode to Military Humor
I loved the Fiat spider 2000 that I acquired and drove while I lived in Tacoma, Washington when I was stationed at Fort Lewis. For the duration of time that…