Monday, June 15, 2020

"Which Is Better"



A Soldier, Sailor, Airman and Marine got into an argument as to which service was the best! The arguing became so intense the four servicemen failed to see an oncoming truck. They were all struck and killed instantly.

So the servicemen all found themselves at the Pearly Gates where they met with St. Peter. They decided only he could be the ultimate source of truth and honesty. So the four asked him,

“St. Peter, which one of the four branches of the United States military is the best?”

After a few moments he replied that he could not answer that and that he would have to kick that question up to God for an answer the next time he saw him.

“Meanwhile thank you for your service on Earth and welcome to Heaven.”

Sometime later the four servicemen run into St. Peter again and remind him of the question posed to God. Suddenly the whitest of doves lands on St. Peter’s shoulder with a note filled with gold dust in its beak.

“This must be the answer from the Boss!”

He opens the letter as trumpets blare, gold dust drifts in the air, harps play crescendos and St. Peter reads aloud to the servicemen…



MEMORANDUM: From the desk of the “All Mighty.”

To: Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines

Subj: Which Military Service is Best!

Gentlemen, all branches of the United States Armed Forces are honorable and noble. Each serves America well and with distinction. Being servicemen in the United States Military represents a special calling warranting special respect, tribute and dedication. Be proud of that.


Sincerely,

       GOD, USN (Ret.)



5 comments:

  1. Probably should have been signed, Sincerely, God...CNO.

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  2. A co-worker at my present civilian job is retired Air Force. He told me that the Air Force has the bravest enlisted men of all the services. When I objected, he set me straight:

    "If a Navy Chief orders a seaman, 'Run into that burning magazine and put out the fire', he'll do it. If an Army Sergeant First Class orders a PFC, 'Charge that machine gun nest and take it out with grenades', he'll do it. If a Marine Gunnery Sergeant orders a lance corporal, 'Hit that hostile beach and clear it of mines so we can land tanks', he'll do it. But if an Air Force Master Sergeant orders an airman, 'Pick up that cigarette butt', he'll say, 'Hell, no! Do it yourself!'"

    I couldn't argue with that....

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