1945 And Now

1945- NCO's had a typewriter on their desks for doing daily reports.

Now- Everyone has an internet computer, and they wonder why              no work is getting done.

1945- We painted pictures of pretty girls on airplanes to remind us of                home.

Now- We put the real thing in the cockpit.

1945- Rifles were made of wood and steel, shot a .30 caliber bullet and               killed the enemy.

Now- Rifles are made of plastic and aluminum, shoot a .22 caliber            bullet, and wound the enemy.

1945- The winning side used a U.S. made .45 Caliber pistol. The losers                used a European 9mm.

Now- We use a European 9mm pistol. Nobody uses the .45.

1945- If you smoked, you had an ashtray on your desk.

Now- If you smoke, you are sent outside and are treated like a                  leper.

1945- If you got drunk off duty, your buddies would take you back to                  the barracks to sleep it off.

Now- If you get drunk any time they slap you in rehab and ruin                your whole career.

1945- You were taught to aim at your enemy and shoot him.

Now- You spray 500 bullets into the brush, don't hit anything, and           retreat because you are out of ammo.

1945- Canteens were made out of steel. You could heat coffee or hot

         chocolate in them.

Now- Canteens are made of plastic. You can't heat anything in                 them and they always taste like plastic.

1945- Officers were professional soldiers first. They commanded                       respect. Now- Officers are politicians first. They beg not to be                   given a wedgie.

1945- They collected enemy intelligence and analyzed it.

Now- They collect our pee and analyze it.

1945- If you don't act right, the commander might put you in the                        stockade till you straightened up.

Now- If you don't act right, they start a paper trail that follows                 you forever.

1945- Medals were awarded to heroes who saved lives at the risk of                    their own.

Now- Medals are awarded to people who show up for work most              of the time.

1945- You slept in a barracks, like a soldier.

Now- You sleep in a dormitory, like a college kid.

1945- You ate in a Mess Hall. It was free and you could have all the                   food you wanted.

Now- You eat in a dining facility. Every slice of bread or pat of                 butter costs, and you can only have one.

1945- We defeated powerful countries like Germany and Japan.

Now- We can't even beat Iraq or Yugoslavia.

1945- If you wanted to relax, you went to the Rec. Center, played pool,              smoked and drank beer.

Now- You go to the Community Center and can still play pool.

1945- If you wanted a beer and conversation you could go to the NCO               or Officers Club.

Now- The beer will cost you $1.75, membership is forced, and                   someone is watching how much you drink.

1945- You could buy quartermaster gas tax free because it was on a                   military reservation.

Now- AAFES charges you the tax but pockets the money                           themselves because it is on a military reservation.

1945-The BX/PX had bargains for GI's who didn't make much money.

Now-You can get better merchandise cheaper at Walmart.

1945- We called the enemy things like "Krauts" and "Japs" because we            didn't like them.

Now- We call the enemy things like "opposing forces" and                         "aggressors" so we don't offend them.

1945- Victory was declared when the enemy was dead and all his  toys               were broken.

Now- Victory is declared when the enemy says he is sorry.

1945- If you killed an enemy soldier, you could bring home his rifle as a            trophy.

Now- If you bring home anything at all as a trophy you get a                     court martial.

1945- A commander would put his butt on the line to protect his people. Now- A commander will put his people on the line to protect his               butt.

1945- After the war, you could buy your own rifle off the government,               cheap.

Now- You can't be trusted with your own rifle, and you'll be                     jailed if you ever get one.

1945- Wars were planned and run by generals with lots of important                 victories.

Now- Wars are planned and run by Presidents with important

          interns

1945- We knew we were fighting for freedom. The country was                           committed to winning.

Now- We don't know what we are fighting for. The government is             committed to maintaining its image

1945- All you could think of was getting out and becoming a civilian                  again.

Now- All you can think of is getting out and becoming a civilian                again.

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