Broken Toe Ice-Capades – An Ode to Military Humor
Officer Candidate School (OCS) was (and still is) a microcosm of West Point in some respects. Many activities occurred during the week long field training exercise at the end of…
Rambler Donut Panic – An Ode to Military Humor
I had previously bought a 1961 Rambler American in Denver, CO to teach my wife how to drive. I also went through much effort for the repairs I did to that Rambler. …
Great White Circle Jerk – An Ode to Military Humor
When I lived in Denver, Colorado, while attending the Precision Measuring Equipment (calibration technician school) course, the neighborhood I lived in was less than desirable. I say that for several…
Play Pin the Name – An Ode to Military Humor
When I was stationed at the Electronic Proving Ground (EPG) at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, I was named the outstanding NCO of the year for the Electronic Proving Ground. The EPG…
London Fog – An Ode to Military Humor
I had a part-time job at Dillard’s department store in the Aurora Mall while I lived in Denver, Colorado. I managed to survive a whole day in the women’s lingerie…
D for Dumbass – An Ode to Military Humor
After I graduated from Officer Candidate School (OCS), I was reassigned to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland to attend the Ordnance Officer Basic Course. While at the Ordnance Officer Basic Course,…
Senior TAC Pranked – An Ode to Military Humor
When I attended Officer Candidate School (OCS) at Fort Benning, Georgia, one of the things my class became known for was pranks. Let me explain that. The pranks pulled before…
Orange Crushed – An Ode to Military Humor
While I was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado for the Precision Measuring Equipment (calibration course) school, I managed to make it to a few football games…
Ms. Sexy Voice for 60 Minutes – An Ode to Military Humor
After I graduated from the basic and advanced courses at the calibration school, I had been assigned to the Electronic Proving Ground at Fort Huachuca, Arizona in 1982. I was…
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…