DocSEAL
01-25-2005, 02:40 AM
I like this, so I decided to pass along:
1945- Rifles were made of wood and steel, shot a .30 caliber bullet
that killed the enemy.
Now- Rifles are made of plastic and aluminum, shoot a .22 caliber
bullet that wounds the enemy.
1945- The winning side used a US made .45 Caliber pistol, the losers a
European 9mm.
Now- We use a European 9mm pistol. Nobody uses the .45.
1945- If you said "****," people knew you were annoyed and avoided you.
Now- If you say "****" you better be talking about a hydroelectric plant.
1945- NCO's had a typewriter on their desks for doing daily reports.
Now- Everyone has an Internet computer, and they wonder why no work is
getting done.
1945- We painted pictures of pretty girls on airplanes to remind us of home
Now- We put the real thing in the cockpit.
1945- If you got drunk off duty, your buddies would take you back to
the barracks to sleep it off.
Now- If you get drunk any time they slap you in rehab and ruin your
whole career.
1945- You were taught to aim at your enemy and shoot him.
Now- You spray 500 bullets into the brush, don't hit anything, and
retreat because you are out of ammo.
1945- Canteens were made out of steel. You could heat coffee or hot
chocolate in them.
Now- Canteens are made of plastic. You can't heat anything in them and
they always taste like plastic.
1945- Officers were professional soldiers first. They commanded respect.
Now- Officers are politicians first. They beg not to be given a wedgie.
1945- They collected enemy intelligence and analyzed it.
Now- They collect our pee and analyze it.
1945- If you don't act right, the commander might put you in the
stockade till you straighten up.
Now- If you don't act right, they start a paper trail that follows you forever.
1945- You slept in a barracks, like a soldier.
Now- You sleep in a dormitory, like a college kid.
1945- You ate in a Mess Hall. It was free and you could have all the
food you wanted.
Now- You eat in a dining facility. Every slice of bread or pat of
butter costs, and you can only have one.
1945- If you wanted to relax, you went to the Rec. Center, played
pool, smoked and drank beer.
Now- You go to the Community Center and can still play pool.
1945- If you wanted a beer and conversation you could go to the NCO or
Officers Club.
Now- The beer will cost you $1.75, membership is forced, and someone
is watching how much you drink.
1945-The PX had bargains for GI's who didn't make much money.
Now- You can get better merchandise cheaper at Wal-Mart.
1945- If a general wanted to make a presentation he scribbled some
notes down and a corporal prepared a bunch of charts
Now- The general prepares his own charts, spending hours using Power
Point.
1945- We could recognize the enemy by their Nazi helmets.
Now- We are wearing the Nazi helmets.
1945- We called the enemy things like "Krauts" and "Japs" because we
didn't like them.
Now- We call the enemy things like "opposing forces" and "aggressors"
so we won't offend them.
1945- Victory was declared when the enemy was dead and all his things
were broken.
Now- Victory is declared when the enemy says he is sorry.
1945- A commander would put his butt on the line to protect his people.
Now- A commander will put his people on the line to protect his butt.
1945- All you could think of was getting out and becoming a civilian again.
Now- All you can think of is getting out and becoming a civilian again.
The meek will inherit the earth
The brave will get the oceans
BM1 STEVEN T. URBAN
1ST LIEUTENANT
CGC BARBARA MABRITY (WLM 559)
S. BROAD STREET
MOBILE, AL 36615
1945- Rifles were made of wood and steel, shot a .30 caliber bullet
that killed the enemy.
Now- Rifles are made of plastic and aluminum, shoot a .22 caliber
bullet that wounds the enemy.
1945- The winning side used a US made .45 Caliber pistol, the losers a
European 9mm.
Now- We use a European 9mm pistol. Nobody uses the .45.
1945- If you said "****," people knew you were annoyed and avoided you.
Now- If you say "****" you better be talking about a hydroelectric plant.
1945- NCO's had a typewriter on their desks for doing daily reports.
Now- Everyone has an Internet computer, and they wonder why no work is
getting done.
1945- We painted pictures of pretty girls on airplanes to remind us of home
Now- We put the real thing in the cockpit.
1945- If you got drunk off duty, your buddies would take you back to
the barracks to sleep it off.
Now- If you get drunk any time they slap you in rehab and ruin your
whole career.
1945- You were taught to aim at your enemy and shoot him.
Now- You spray 500 bullets into the brush, don't hit anything, and
retreat because you are out of ammo.
1945- Canteens were made out of steel. You could heat coffee or hot
chocolate in them.
Now- Canteens are made of plastic. You can't heat anything in them and
they always taste like plastic.
1945- Officers were professional soldiers first. They commanded respect.
Now- Officers are politicians first. They beg not to be given a wedgie.
1945- They collected enemy intelligence and analyzed it.
Now- They collect our pee and analyze it.
1945- If you don't act right, the commander might put you in the
stockade till you straighten up.
Now- If you don't act right, they start a paper trail that follows you forever.
1945- You slept in a barracks, like a soldier.
Now- You sleep in a dormitory, like a college kid.
1945- You ate in a Mess Hall. It was free and you could have all the
food you wanted.
Now- You eat in a dining facility. Every slice of bread or pat of
butter costs, and you can only have one.
1945- If you wanted to relax, you went to the Rec. Center, played
pool, smoked and drank beer.
Now- You go to the Community Center and can still play pool.
1945- If you wanted a beer and conversation you could go to the NCO or
Officers Club.
Now- The beer will cost you $1.75, membership is forced, and someone
is watching how much you drink.
1945-The PX had bargains for GI's who didn't make much money.
Now- You can get better merchandise cheaper at Wal-Mart.
1945- If a general wanted to make a presentation he scribbled some
notes down and a corporal prepared a bunch of charts
Now- The general prepares his own charts, spending hours using Power
Point.
1945- We could recognize the enemy by their Nazi helmets.
Now- We are wearing the Nazi helmets.
1945- We called the enemy things like "Krauts" and "Japs" because we
didn't like them.
Now- We call the enemy things like "opposing forces" and "aggressors"
so we won't offend them.
1945- Victory was declared when the enemy was dead and all his things
were broken.
Now- Victory is declared when the enemy says he is sorry.
1945- A commander would put his butt on the line to protect his people.
Now- A commander will put his people on the line to protect his butt.
1945- All you could think of was getting out and becoming a civilian again.
Now- All you can think of is getting out and becoming a civilian again.
The meek will inherit the earth
The brave will get the oceans
BM1 STEVEN T. URBAN
1ST LIEUTENANT
CGC BARBARA MABRITY (WLM 559)
S. BROAD STREET
MOBILE, AL 36615