You may have heard this before. However, a couple of decades later while in the San Diego airport, waiting for my flight, I can’t believe I actually had the presence of mind to remember it when a young, just graduated from Navy Boot Camp, seaman saw me leaving the urinal straighaway to the exit, I’m sure, noticing my 3rd Marine Division ball cap, and made the remark… it was priceless, and I still wonder at my ability to recall and use it.
A young Seaman and a Marine PFC were both using the head, while waiting for their flights. The Seamon finished his business and went to the sink to wash his hands. He noticed the Marine going straight to the door, and commented…
“In the Navy they teach us to wash our hands after using the head.”
The young PFC stopped and answered… “In The Marine Corps they teach us not to piss on our fingers.”
I have heard several versions of the same story over the years . Still an “Oldie but Goodie”
Surprisingly, I’m still able to avoid pissing on my fingers when I pee. I heard this story, but it occurred at the San Diego USO downtown. Sad that there is no longer a Naval Training Center in San Diego. Matter of fact, I’ve heard some rumors about closing both MCRDs and building a new base somewhere to facilitate co-ed recruit training. My how things do change. Semper Fi!!! Top Pro
That is not a rumor Top. That is one alternative CMC is looking at in order to incorporate the DOD directive making it mandatory to train men and women together. Too soon to tell which way the pendulum will swing, but it is one option that is being considered.
First time I heard this story, I laughed so hard I fell out of my high chair….that’s old Corps. Semper Fi
Oldy but a goodie
Love it, still laughing as I wipe the tear out of my eye.
Very good. Jar-head here, Served w/Bravo Co. 1st. Tanks/fourth Platoon/1st. Mar. Div/67-68
“Semper-Fi” to my brothers out there!!
Mixing male and female recruits, no more swinging dicks! When we saw a female in boot camp the place was up for grabs! A bunch of wolves I tell ya!