Humor in UNIFORM

During our introduction to Vietnam, the instructor warned us about the deadly sea snakes in the South China Sea. “If one of those snakes bites you,” he said ominously, “you’ll take three steps and drop dead.”

A newly arrived GI raised his hand and asked hopefully, “What if we stand still?”

—Dick Crislip Wichita Falls, Texas

Basic training requirements while at Fort Mcclellan included a demanding 12-mile march. We got started at 6 a.m. and were pumped up for the trek. An hour later, feeling the heavy load of our packs, we wondered whether the end would ever come.

“Men,” our sergeant yelled, “you’re doing a fine job. We’ve already covered four miles!”

Revitalized, we picked up the pace.

“And,” continued Sarge, “we should reach the starting point any minute now.” —GCFL.NET

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