Subj : Reader's Digest Humour in Uniform
To   : Jay Harris
From : George Pope
Date : Wed Oct 19 2022 14:07:22

> SETTING UP A BRIGADE
> My brother and I arrived at boot camp together. On the first morning, our
> unit was dragged out of bed by our drill sergeant and made to assemble
> outside. "My name's Sergeant Jackson," he snarled. "Is there anyone here who
> thinks he can whip me?"
> My six-foot-three, 280-pound brother raised his hand and said, "Yes, sir, I
> do."
> Our sergeant grabbed him by the arm and led him out in front of the group.
> "Men," he said, "this is my new assistant. Now, is there anyone here who
> thinks he can whip both of us?"

The sergeant noticed a new recruit & asked him, "Wjhat is your name, private?"

"Sir, it's John, sir," answered the boot.

"YOU LITTLE BASTARD!!! WE ARE NOT AT A TEA PARTY. WE GO BY LAST NAMES ONLY --  OVER THERE IS JOHNSON, & THEN SMITH, ROBERTSON, & BAKER."

I say, "Attention, Baker," & Baker stands to attention.

Now I ask you again, soldier, what is your full name?"

"It's John Daring, sir," answered John.

"Okay, John," replied the sergeant, "What I want you to do is. . ."


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