Lilmissflamethrower
Active member
All my funny military stories seem to involve me, and I'm not in the military! Sheesh....
I was selling raffle tickets for my son's youth group, the Golden Gate Young Marines (its like a Sea Cadet, Devil Pup type group) about six months ago.
I have a friend in the Navy reserves and he invited me to sell my raffle tickets at their drill weekend. The Young Marines were rafflling off a WWII garand rifle.
When the Navy reserves were in formation, My son and I were introduced to them and asked to give my sales pitch. Right before I stared, my Navy friend told me to make sure I thanked the guy who o.k.'d my being there. He quickly gave me his name and rank.
So I introduced myself and explained about the Young Marines and the raffle, etc. etc. Last but not least I said "I would like to thank Sgt. Major M*** for having my son and I here today."
Needless to say, a roar of laughter came from the crowd. I was like "Wha'd I say? Wha'd I say?" My friend, who was standing next to me whispered "Its SENIOR CHIEF, not SGT MAJOR!"
I think I turned ten shades of red. All I could think to say was "Well did I at least give you a promotion?" That got a laugh from the crowd thank God...
So for the rest of the day, I heard every one who had to talk to the Senior Chief say "Hey, Sarge Maj...."
I think to this day, that's his nickname...

I was selling raffle tickets for my son's youth group, the Golden Gate Young Marines (its like a Sea Cadet, Devil Pup type group) about six months ago.
I have a friend in the Navy reserves and he invited me to sell my raffle tickets at their drill weekend. The Young Marines were rafflling off a WWII garand rifle.
When the Navy reserves were in formation, My son and I were introduced to them and asked to give my sales pitch. Right before I stared, my Navy friend told me to make sure I thanked the guy who o.k.'d my being there. He quickly gave me his name and rank.
So I introduced myself and explained about the Young Marines and the raffle, etc. etc. Last but not least I said "I would like to thank Sgt. Major M*** for having my son and I here today."
Needless to say, a roar of laughter came from the crowd. I was like "Wha'd I say? Wha'd I say?" My friend, who was standing next to me whispered "Its SENIOR CHIEF, not SGT MAJOR!"
I think I turned ten shades of red. All I could think to say was "Well did I at least give you a promotion?" That got a laugh from the crowd thank God...
So for the rest of the day, I heard every one who had to talk to the Senior Chief say "Hey, Sarge Maj...."
I think to this day, that's his nickname...