Bike Trips – An Ode to Military Humor
While I was stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, for the Ordnance Officer Advanced Course, I essentially had two modes of transportation. Well, three, if you count walking as a…
Wild West Bunch – An Ode to Military Humor
When I was stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, for the Ordnance Officer Advanced Course, I met several interesting people, some of whom I had known from my days in…
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. …
Sorry Secret Santa – An Ode to Military Humor
I really loved the red Chevy van that I had purchased in Denver, Colorado in December 1981 so that I could make a trip with my wife and daughter to…
Hot and Cold Spot – An Ode to Military Humor
Whenever I traveled on a permanent change of station (PCS) move or during leave, I drove from one point to another, if at all possible. I did this for a…
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…
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…
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,…
Impala Hit and Miss – An Ode to Military Humor
It was a warm, sunny Saturday afternoon as I drove my van into my driveway and parked in the carport next to the garage beside my house in Spanaway, Washington. …
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…