Communications Gone Awry

One reason the Military Services have trouble operating jointly is that they don’t speak the same language. For example, if you told Navy personnel to “secure a building,” they would turn off the lights and lock the doors. The Army would occupy the building so no one could enter. Marines would assault the building, capture it, and defend it with suppressive fire and close combat. The Air Force, on the other hand, would take out a three-year lease with an option to buy.

No wonder it’s very difficult to win a war.  Good Day!

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Joke: The Skipper’s Battle Uniform

I ran into this ingenious joke late last night, and couldn’t help laughing out loud. Since laughing is part of an important health therapy, I thought you could also participate in my health campaign.

The following joke shows a witty remark made by a Navy Captain. Here we go.

There was a navy ship out at sea. The captain, famous for his boldness, saw an enemy ship on the horizon and said, “Bring me my bright red shirt.”

His assistant asked curiously, “Why Captain?”

It’s very simple he replied, “If I start bleeding, the blood will blend in with my shirt and the crew will not be distracted.”

The next day there were 40 enemy ships on the horizon and then he said, “Bring me my dark brown pants.”

His assistant asked no questions.

I won’t explain anything! Have a great day!

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