Forced Laughter: Jokes for Military Types and Armchair Generals

Hundreds of the best anecdotes, tall tales, gags, and one-liners selected for soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and anyone else connected with the armed forces—even officers

My sergeant said to me, "I didn't see you at camouflage training this morning!" To which I replied, "Oh, thank you very much, sir!"

War is no laughing matter but sometimes a blast of humor is the best tactic. So prepare for an assault on your funny bone, because this is a storming collection of gags and humorous stories from the army, air force, and navy. From basic training to the front line there is no aspect of military life that escapes the indomitable wit of the armed forces.