Temporary Cooling – An Ode to Military Humor
I had settled into my new position at the 19th Support Command at Camp Henry, South Korea. I was appointed as the Chief of the Armament Maintenance Branch for the…
Turkey Shoot – An Ode to Military Humor
A relative newcomer to my unit at Fort Benning, John Gould, approached me one day during the muster formation and told me he had a proposition for me. John Gould…
Vigilante Blanket Party – An Ode to Military Humor
When I was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia, I was fortunate to have four generally good roommates. But not everybody was that fortunate or that lucky, depending on how you…
Eyes Right Honor Violation – An Ode to Military Humor
When I attended Officer Candidate School (OCS), my fellow candidates and I developed several coping mechanisms to deal with the daily rigors and stress of training. The Teaching, Advising, and…
French Deja Vu – An Ode to Military Humor
I had been selected to command the 508th Maintenance Detachment at Fort Lewis, Washington. I took command on December 10, 1985. December 10, 1985 was an interesting date for several…
Cinderella Shotgun Baby – An Ode to Military Humor
My third roommate during my time in the barracks at Fort Benning, who I’ve mentioned in several posts, was Tony Di Anzo. Tony and I were pretty tight because of…
Nights in Green Wool – An Ode to Military Humor
During my time at Fort Benning, I had four different roommates in the barracks. My first roommate was the incumbent when I arrived, and he got out of the Army…