Smuteye John SASS#24774 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Charley, a new retiree-greeter at Walmart, just couldn't seem to get to work on time. Every day he was 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker, really tidy, clean-shaven, sharp-minded and a real credit to the company and obviously demonstrating their "Older Person Friendly" policies.One day the boss called him into the office for a talk. "Charley, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic, you do a bang-up job when you finally get here; but your being late so often is quite bothersome.""Yes, I know boss, and I am working on it.""Well good, you are a team player. That's what I like to hear.Yes sir, I understand your concern and I will try harder.Seeming puzzled, the manager went on to comment, I know you're retired from the Armed Forces. What did they say to you there if you showed up in the morning late so often?"The old man looked down at the floor, then smiled. He chuckled quietly, then said with a grin, "They usually saluted and said, Good morning Admiral, can I get your coffee, sir?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Church Key, SASS # 33713 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 We had a GS-5 supply clerk at AEC HQ that would never make any type of decision, no matter how trivial. I found out that he was a retired WWII Navy Captain that had gone through major combat. After he retired, he decided: "No more decision making." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Good'n! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Hand Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Urban legend, members of the Naval Service don't salute indoors unless under arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Nelson Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Urban legend, members of the Naval Service don't salute indoors unless under arms. They also don't let facts get in the way of a good story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Change it from Admiral to General and get on with life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang, SASS #53480 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I needed a "giggle" this morning . . . . thanks for posting . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I love it!!! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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