Humor in Uniform

A Marine Drill Instructor, known for his insensitivity and tough demeanor, during roll call one day ended his talk with, โ€œOh, by the way, Kowalski, your mother died last night.โ€ A couple of weeks later, he told another future Devil Dog in the same manner, โ€œDonโ€™t bother calling home this weekend Johnson, your house burned … Continue reading Humor in Uniform

U.S. Navy Reservist Not A SEAL Is Avoiding Sea Duty…

...only to scarf up the Post 9/11 GI Bill when 'volunteering' to serve in a landlocked country such as Afghanistan. Temporary duty in Kabul's Green Zone was a paradise compared to life underway; and every comfort of home plus then some were provided to those POGs (Person Other than Grunts) courtesy of the American and … Continue reading U.S. Navy Reservist Not A SEAL Is Avoiding Sea Duty…

All US Military War Veterans Are Not Same-Same

It seems that some veterans want to create an impression that a veteran is a veteran is a veteran. Then there are guys like me who think combat arms veterans, in particular, have paid one hell of a lot more dues than the majority of vets, especially those we call rear echelon mother fuckers (REMF). … Continue reading All US Military War Veterans Are Not Same-Same