Posted on Jan 9, 2026
SGT Kevin Hughes
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Well, always marry somebody smarter than you. So I tried to open a can of soup. The little ring attachment broke off.
I tried to use the electric can opener but the ridge lip is too high on the can.
No Luck.
I got a knife and tried to peel it open.
No luck.
I tried a scissors.
No luck.
I tried a screwdriver and pounded the little hole at the top.
No luck.
Kathy ( my wife and best friend) Smiles.
"Let me try."
I scoff.
She pulls the electric can opener out of the cupboard again.
"I already tried that!"
She smiles.
Turns the can UPSIDE DOWN and turns on the can opener.
It lifts off easily.
We eat soup in silence.
Every time I looked over at her...she could barely hide a smug smile.
And I ...could barely hide mine.
I married a very smart woman.
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MSG Signal Support Systems Specialist
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Done good.
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Cpl Vic Burk
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SGT Kevin Hughes Smart lady. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best solution!
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CPL Douglas Chrysler
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I still have my P 38.
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SGT Kevin Hughes
SGT Kevin Hughes
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I went to get mine when she pulled the Electric Can Opener back out...then...well, I didn't need it. LOL
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SPC Jeff Daley, PhD
SPC Jeff Daley, PhD
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I was thinking the same thing except I can not find my P 38. To many moves and to much time gone by.
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Cpl Vic Burk
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CPL Douglas Chrysler I still have mine also. Original bootcamp issue! It's on my key ring and goes everywhere with me.
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SGT Kevin Hughes
SGT Kevin Hughes
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Cpl Vic Burk - Mine is original issue too. I keep it with my dogtag chain hanging on a cord in my Office.
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