Dream Team – An Ode to Military Humor
The 508th Maintenance Detachment at Fort Lewis, Washington, was preparing to sing its swan song, so to speak. In other words, the unit was preparing for an inactivation. After I…
Swan Song – An Ode to Military Humor
After the holiday season, it always seems to be back to business as usual. That’s true whether you’re in the military or in civilian life. At Fort Lewis, Washington, when…
Swimming Pools – An Ode to Military Humor
I once acquired a black Labrador puppy that I named Molly, while I was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. I went through many experiences and exploits teaching my dog Molly to swim…
Playing Tag with the Devil – An Ode to Military Humor
Have you ever been in a situation where something or someone or a combination of events from your past comes back to haunt you? Let’s say this theoretical situation occurred…
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…
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. …
Run the Gauntlet – An Ode to Military Humor
I had been given my first command at Fort Lewis a few months back and now I was facing my first real challenge. The commander of the area support group…
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…