Wow... the military really *IS* getting more like the corporate world!

[insomnia]

I groaned when I read this section of ginmar's latest post from Iraq. It reads like Office Space with a body count...

"Mandatory fun is something to be dreaded in the military. For example, the Fourth of July. Takes place soon after the handover, and the terrorists have been beside themselves with glee at the juxtapositions. Driving up to Baghdad, I

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[worldforger]

Having been a soldier, this does not in teh least surprise me.

[tlma0204114]

As I learned a few things living and working with the army, I definitely learned this: If it makes sense, it probably isn't the army.

And, oh, yeah... BOHICA.

[lafinjack]

BOHICA = win!

It's one of the lesser known ones, but still my favorite since it's so true.

[lafinjack]

The Army collectively shudders as they hear their commanders utter "mandatory fun day". I thought we could get away from them out here on deployment, but apparently not.