Posted on Jul 13, 2014
I respect all members of all branches, but where is the good humored trash talk amongst the branches?
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Just for fun. Call them out. Everyone thinks their branch is the best. (Unless your Navy that's not true) funny stories about why you witnessed the other branches do.
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When I went to MEPS a year ago there were 3 kids joining the Army because the Marines told them their ASVAB wasn't high enough
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Should a service member wear a cover or a "hat". Should a Sergeant allow themselves to be called "Sarge"? My personal favorite titles of respect in the Corps were the venerable "Gunny", "Master Guns", "Top", "Gunner". Or the LPA (Lieutenant's Protection Association). Another good one I remember was "the Aviary" out at 29 Palms during CAX in 2002 (for all of the colonel's circling over the command post for the exercise). On that note- I believe it's time to launch a Navy chief to sea. But instead of digging an Army or Air Force latrine, I will instead find the head. All fun aside- my time aboard (and no- not on post "at") Fort Bragg for 2 weeks bi-annually during Express Sword with 10th Marines were some of the best recollections of army doggies exhibiting extreme professionalism- whether in the field or at the PX. That goes for the pill pushers (Navy's finest- the corpsman) issuing "Marine Corps Candy" (ibuprofen) for everything from a toothache to a gaping chest wound. Semper Gumby-Jeff
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Cpl Glynis Sakowicz
Oh yea, they give out Motrin for most everything. I tore up my knee badly at work one day, went in with the aid of two other Marines. I left three hours later with an Ace bandage, two bottles of Motrin and a side comment from the Flight surgeon that maybe a stiff drink might help me sleep. Gotta love those Navy Docs... I took his advice, and yes the Wild Turkey did give me a great night's sleep.
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PO2 Edward Collins I am happy that we can kid around, much of the time and relief stress.
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PO2 Edward Collins
Squid, Jarhead, Chairman etc.. Are terms if endearment to be used on fellow brothers in arms. When civilians say things like that it pisses me off. They have not earned the level of brotherhood or camaraderie to call us names.
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Just ran across this one:
SEAMANSHIP TEST
One time during the underway watch the OOD decided to test a Chief Petty Officer's seamanship knowledge.
"Chief, what would you do if the forward watch fell off the side of the ship?" "Easy, sir, I'd call 'Man Overboard' and follow the Man Overboard procedures."
"What would you do if an officer fell overboard?" "Hmmm," The Chief said, "Which one?"
SEAMANSHIP TEST
One time during the underway watch the OOD decided to test a Chief Petty Officer's seamanship knowledge.
"Chief, what would you do if the forward watch fell off the side of the ship?" "Easy, sir, I'd call 'Man Overboard' and follow the Man Overboard procedures."
"What would you do if an officer fell overboard?" "Hmmm," The Chief said, "Which one?"
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Having been a Marine, I must admit that some trash talk with sailors did occur. My last 3 years were on joint service duty and every once in a while there was some ribbing, but mostly we just did our jobs....however....
One day an Army captain came into my office and said, "I was hanging some certificates in my office and ran out of nails. I was told you might have some Gunny." I looked straight into his eyes and said, "Sorry Captain, I ate my last half pound for lunch." He just shook his head and walked out.
One day an Army captain came into my office and said, "I was hanging some certificates in my office and ran out of nails. I was told you might have some Gunny." I looked straight into his eyes and said, "Sorry Captain, I ate my last half pound for lunch." He just shook his head and walked out.
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From what I've seen (and written) the "sibling rivalry" shows its head in a lot of posts when and where its needed as opposed to a single post dedicated to just that subject. Though having a single source of material on branch jokes is a funny idea.
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I think that some folks take it a bit too far and some of the trash talk can become offensive in nature. I am all good for the joking and banter to increase camaraderie, but not everyone takes it as a joke.
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SrA Cecil Brown
I hear jokes about the Air Force all the time from former Marines and Army soldiers. Common joke being, "Air Force" = "Chair Force". Annoying at times but I laugh it off. As long as we all understand we're fighting for the same team, it's all good-natured humor, nothing more.
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Capt Jeff S.
It's best to have thick skin and a good sense of humor.
http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/sex+relationships/wellbeing/your+sense+of+humour+reveals+a+lot,9297
http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/sex+relationships/wellbeing/your+sense+of+humour+reveals+a+lot,9297
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