Military Training Gifts

'Hey, most climb over, but whatever works for you.'

'I've been on a lot of survival training courses, but this is a tough one.'

'Hi Mom, Boot camp is fine, but I think our drill sergeant is hard of hearing. Every time we say something, he yells 'I can't hear you.''

'…and if you feel dizzy and pass out - pass out lying at attention!'

Small arms training

Super advanced training: 'The object is to stay on top, while rolling down hill.'

Grasshopper Boot Camp: 'When I say 'jump' you jump!'

"When it comes to surviving, you're learning from the best."

'This one is for Hide and Seek.'

'Today we're going to simulate rough weather conditions.'

Competition disappears. You'll have the field to yourself!

'March up that hill! And smile once in awhile, will you!'

'How long were you gone and when did you get back from that Wilderness Training?'

'Everyone is getting up on time now that we've switched to vuvuzela for reveille.'

'Any wilderness skills besides making smores?'

Extreme camouflage

"Rustle when I call your name and I'll bring your diploma to you."

"I've a backup weight loss plan - I'm going to join the Marines."

"I really admire your steadfastness - even when that big member of the canine corp visited you."

'This recruit thinks he can make the enemy die laughing.

Training for war

M.O.D.- Firing range-keep clear.

Think hard soldier! When I threw the practice grenade, did you hear me say 'fetch'?

"But sarge, I can't report to you at 14:00 - my watch only goes up to twelve."

"Cruz! Are you eyeballin’ me? Eyes shut during savasana! You hear me? Lance, get up and give me 10 headstand pushups to help Cruz here shut her eyes."

'What do you mean - what comes after left, right, left, right?'

'You're definitely officer material Earl.'

A Rifle Competition in the North

Riflemen Drilling

Volunteer field day at Brighton, April 21, 1862

Pleasures of a Military Riding School

"I think boot camp would be much cheaper than a gym membership."

Traveling several "klicks" on a march is a lot tougher than an online journey of several "clicks."

Forget about the college basketball tourney, endless drilling in 100-degree summer heat is the real "march madness."

Recruit on the obstacle course. This wall has me psyched out! Get over it.