Best Military Branch?

[AfterBurner]

A Soldier, a Sailor, an Airman and a Marine got into

an argument about which branch of the service was "The

Best. " The arguing became so heated the four

servicemen failed to see an oncoming truck. They were

run over and killed instantly.

Soon, the four servicemen found themselves at the

Pearly gates of Heaven. There, they met Saint Peter

and decided that only he could be the ultimate source

of truth and honesty. So, the four servicemen asked

him, "Saint Peter, which branch of the United States

Armed Forces is the best?"

Saint Peter replied, "I can't answer that.

However, I will ask God what He thinks the next time I

see Him. Meanwhile, thank you for your service on

earth and welcome to Heaven. "

Some time later the four servicemen see Saint

Peter and remind him of the question they had asked

when first entering Heaven. The four servicemen asked

Saint Peter if he was able to find the answer.

Suddenly, a sparkling white dove lands on Saint

Peter's shoulder. In the dove's beak is a note

glistening with gold dust. Saint Peter opens the

note... trumpets blare, gold dust drifts into the air,

harps play crescendos and Saint Peter begins to read

the note aloud to the four servicemen:



MEMORANDUM FROM THE DESK OF THE ALMIGHTY ONE:

TO: All Former Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines

SUBJECT: Which Military Service Is the Best



1. All branches of the United States Armed Forces are

honorable and noble.



2. Each serves America well and with distinction.



3. Being a serviceman in the United States military

represents a great honor warranting special respect,

tribute, and dedication from your fellow man.



4. Always be proud of that.



Sincerely,



GOD, USAF (Ret)

 

[bmoeller]

My grandpa (now retired) served in 3 of those 4 branches. Never figured out he got into the Navy, though. He can't swim, and has drowned twice.



He is like the Energizer bunny. He has been dead 5 times. Keeps coming back for more. :-laf

 

[loncray]

My best friend was in the Army, then the Army National Guard, then the Navy Reserve, and now he's Air Force Reserve. He isn't gung-ho enough to be a Marine, but he might be a Coastie someday.