Three generals, one from the Army, one from the Air Force, and the third from the Marine Corps, were having a debate about whose soldiers were the bravest. To prove his point, the Air Force general calls over an airman: “Airman! Climb that flagpole, and once you are at the top, sing ‘Wild Blue Yonder’, … Read more
It was early morning at the military base, and the first sergeant was calling out names for the daily work parties listed on a piece of paper: “Ames” – “Here!” “Jenson” – “Here!” “Jones” – “Here!” “Magersky” – “Here!” “Seeback” No answer. “Seeback!” No answer was heard again. “SEEBACK!!!” The troops remained totally silent. At … Read more
You’ve all heard of the Air Force’s ultra-high-security, super-secret base in Nevada, known simply as “Area 51,” right? Well, late one afternoon, the Air Force folks out at Area 51 were very surprised to see a Cessna landing at their “secret” base. They immediately impounded the aircraft and hauled the pilot into an interrogation room. … Read more
The chief of staff of the US Air Force decided to personally intervene in the recruiting crisis affecting all of our armed services. He directed a nearby Air Force base to be opened and invited all eligible young men and women. As he and his staff were standing near a brand new F-15 Fighter, a … Read more
General McKenzie was in charge of the Navy, and he was visiting his colleague General Marshall, who was in charge of the Army. McKenzie arrives at the military camp and is greeted by Marshall. They both walk around the place, and McKenzie asks, “So how are your men?” “Very well trained, General McKenzie.” “I hope … Read more
Two men were boasting to each other about their old Army days. “Why, my outfit was so well drilled,” declared one, “that when they presented arms all you could hear was slap, slap, click.” “Very good,” conceded the other, “but when my company presented arms you’d just hear slap, slap, jingle.” “What was the jingle?” … Read more
A crusty old Marine Corps colonel found himself at a gala event downtown, hosted by a local liberal arts college. There was no shortage of extremely young, idealistic ladies in attendance, one of whom approached the colonel for conversation. She said, “Excuse me, sir, but you seem to be a very serious man. Are you … Read more
An airliner was having engine trouble, and the pilot instructed the cabin crew to have the passengers take their seats and get prepared for an emergency landing. A few minutes later, the pilot asked the flight attendants if everyone was buckled in and ready. “All set back here, Captain,” came the reply, “except one lawyer … Read more
There was a priest who was drowning in the ocean. He called out to God for help. All of a sudden, a canoe came and the guy said, “Father, let me help you.” The priest replied, “No, no my son. The Lord will save me.” The canoe leaves and the father calls out to God … Read more
By the time the sailor pulled into a little town, every hotel room was taken. “You’ve got to have a room somewhere,” he pleaded, “or just a bed, I don’t care where.” “Well, I do have a double room with one occupant – an Air Force guy,” admitted the manager, “and he might be glad … Read more