MILITARY OLD AND NEW   
       
   1945 - NCO's had a typewriter on their desks for doing daily reports.   
   2016 - everyone has an internet access computer, and they wonder why no work   
   is getting done.   
       
   1945 - we painted pictures of girls on airplanes to remind us of home.   
   2016 - they put the real thing in the cockpit.   
       
   1945 - your girlfriend was at home praying you would return alive.   
   2016 - she is in the same trench praying your condom worked.   
       
   1945 - if you got drunk off duty your buddies would take you back to the   
   barracks to sleep it off.   
   2016 - if you get drunk they slap you in rehab and ruin your career.   
       
   1945 - you were taught to aim at your enemy and shoot him.   
   2016- you spray 500 bullets into the brush, don't hit anything, and retreat   
   because you're out of ammo.   
       
   1945 - canteens were made of steel, and you could heat coffee or hot chocolate   
   in them.   
   2016 - canteens are made of plastic, you can't heat anything in them, and they   
   always taste like plastic.   
       
   1945 - officers were professional soldiers first and they commanded respect.   
   2016- officers are politicians first and beg not to be given a wedgie.   
       
   1945 - they collected enemy intelligence and analyzed it.   
   2016 - they collect your pee and analyze it.   
       
   1945 - if you didn't act right, the Sergeant Major put you in the brig until   
   you straightened up.   
   2016 - if you don't act right, they start a paper trail that follows you   
   forever.   
       
   1945 - medals were awarded to heroes who saved lives at the risk of their own.   
   2016 - medals are awarded to people who work at headquarters.   
       
   1945 - you slept in barracks like a soldier.   
   2016 - you sleep in a dormitory like a college kid.   
       
   1945 - you ate in a mess hall, which was free, and you could have all the food   
   you wanted.   
   2016 - you eat in a dining facility, every slice of bread or pad of butter   
   costs, and you better not take too much.   
       
   1945 - we defeated powerful countries like Germany and Japan.   
   2016 - we come up short against Iraq and Afghanistan.   
       
   1945 - if you wanted to relax, you went to the rec center, played pool, smoked   
   and drank beer.   
   2016 - you go to the community center, and you can play pool.   
       
   1945 - if you wanted beer and conversation you went to the NCO or Officers'   
   Club.   
   2016 - the beer will cost you $2.75, membership is forced, and someone is   
   watching how much you drink.   
       
   1945 - the Exchange had bargains for soldiers who didn't make much money.   
   2016 - you can get better and cheaper merchandise at Walmart.   
       
   1945 - we could recognize the enemy by their Nazi helmets.   
   2016 - we are wearing the Nazi helmets.   
       
   1945 - we called the enemy names like "Krauts" and "Japs" because we didn't   
   like them.   
   2016 - we call the enemy the "opposing force" or "aggressor" because we don't   
   want to offend them.   
       
   1945 - victory was declared when the enemy was defeated and all his things   
   were broken.   
   2016 - we haven't a clue as to what victory is or what it takes to achieve it.   
       
   1945 - a commander would put his butt on the line to protect his people.   
   2016 - a commander will put his people on the line to protect his butt.   
       
   1945 - wars were planned and run by generals who knew how to fight and win.   
   2016- wars are planned by politicians who haven't a clue about fighting or   
   winning.   
       
   1945 - we were fighting for freedom, and the country was committed to winning.   
   2016 - we don't know what we're fighting for, and the government is committed   
   to social programs and political correctness.   
       
   1945 - all you could think about was getting out and becoming a civilian again.   
   2016 - all you can think about is getting out and becoming a civilian again.   
       
       
   Regards,   
       
   Roger   
      
   --- DB 3.99 + Windows 10   
    * Origin: NCS BBS - Houma, LoUiSiAna (1:3828/7)