for my son

While we were on field-training exercises at Fort Hood TX, our unit was inspected by a very critical senior officer. At the end of the training cycle, we were asked to submit a written evaluation of the inspector. One buddy's statement perfectly summed up our sentiments:

He's the only officer I have ever known who can strut while sitting down.

- Col. Ralph Sims (Ret.) q._Reader's Digest_Humor In Uniform_