The reason the Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines bicker among themselves is that they donโt speak the same language.
For instance, Take the simple phrase โsecure the buildingโ.
The Army will post guards around the place.
The Navy will turn out the lights and lock the doors.
The Marines will kill everybody inside and set up a headquarters.
The Air Force will take out a 5 year lease with an option to buy.
A crusty Navy Master Chief noticed a new face in his unit and barked at him immediately.
โGet over here! Whatโs your name, sailor?โ
โJohn,โ the new seaman replied.
โLook, I donโt know what kind of bleeding-heart pansy crap theyโre teaching sailors in boot camp these days, but I donโt call anyone by his first name,โ the chief scowled. โIt breeds familiarity, and that leads to a breakdown in authority. I refer to my sailors by their last names only; Smith, Jones, Baker, Jackson, whatever. And you are to refer to me as โMaster Chief.โ"
He gave him a threatening glare honed by years of experience. "Do I make myself clear?โ
โAye, Aye, Master Chief!โ
โNow that weโve got that straight, whatโs your last name?โ
The seaman sighed.
โDarling, my name is John Darling, Master Chief.โ
โOkay, John, hereโs what I want you to do...โ
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