Category Archives: Humor

BOY TOYS–NEW MINI COOPER

You know how men Vets are with their cars, guns and toys. I suppose the most enviable would be a  high-calibre, magnum 4-wheel drive if there were such a fabled tank. For all the rest of us old cowboys, there can be no … Continue reading

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BVA ANNOUNCES FDA (FULLY DEVELOPED APPEALS)

Not to be outdone by the AOJs, BVA spokeswoman Sharon “Hell No” Hellman, recently promoted and transferred in from Phoenix to 810 Yellow Brick Rd. NW 20420, today held an important press event. Sure enough, at the corner of Delay … Continue reading

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THE CIGARETTE POLICE

I know it sounds pedantic in this day and age to be discussing the politically correct folks out there who give you the hairy eyeball and the “talk” about smoking close to entrances to restaurants. Some high-minded individual who has … Continue reading

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ROTTEN BUTTER AND HORSE TREATS

Yeppers. Just like the title suggests, this did not turn out well. I have an incurable appetite and considering how skinny I am, it’s a good thing. I get those 8 pound cheesecakes at Costco and that covers a week. Being that … Continue reading

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FACEPLACE–DECEMBER DETRITUS

I apologize for allowing all this valuable social media to crop up on my desktop but the Writ of Extraordinary pissed offness set me back chronologically. Therefore, subscribing to the better-late-than-never school of thought, I immediately disgorge the backlog of … Continue reading

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VARO PHILADELPHIA–BACK TO OVERTIME

In a stunning turnaround in less than two shakes of a lamb’s tail, the Philadelphia VARO reversed course and took back the unthinkable-$15,000.00 “team bonuses” for those stalwart raters who would stay the course at their desks, through thick and … Continue reading

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VHA CHOICE CARDS FOR FREQUENT FLYERS

In an apparent mix up with the rollout of the VA choice card, many Vets are discovering they don’t qualify. Apparently, in order to make VAMCs more user friendly, VA is installing 3,000 foot runways and mini-airports adjacent to their … Continue reading

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FUTURE MARINES–SNAPSHOTS OF THEIR YOUTH

Every once in a while a guy- a Vet, mind you, sends you something priceless and slightly risqué. It’s the essence of what  you are by hormone. You strive to exert back pressure against the immense tug of your Tourette’s syndrome. You are inexorably compelled … Continue reading

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CAVC– BIRTH OF A WRIT ACT 1 SCENE 3 -CLEARED IN HOT

PITA 26¹ calls white smoke on target designator VBASEAT. Postal 21 come left to 915 2nd Avenue- target is Floor 11-repeat floor 1-1. Confirm over. Roger PITA 26- 21 confirms Willie Peter on 1-1. Turning on 2nd Avenue. Time to target is 30 seconds. … Continue reading

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VET CHRISTMAS GIFTS–JUST FOR HER

You know that one significant other is just waiting for you to send her these gifts or have them installed by the time she gets home from work tomorrow evening. Sharper Image® has all of these except for the Beretta … Continue reading

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