In the military, there are three ways to do things: the right way, the wrong way, and the Army Way. There's also the Navy Way, the Marine Way, and the Air Force Way. This compendium of one-liners-from all branches of the military-proves that any resemblance between these ways and common sense is purely coincidental:
Generations of military instructors have dispensed wisdom in a manner that only a serviceman (or woman) could bear-or understand. Here is a collection of the finest Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine and Coast Guard wit and one-liners...
"It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed."
"You, you, and you...panic. The rest of you, come with me."
Michael Hirsh is the author of numerous books. During a 40-year career in broadcasting, he produced documentaries and specials for PBS, CBS, ABC and HBO, receiving multiple awards, including the Peabody.