A Soldier, a Sailor, an Airman, and a Marine got into an arguement about which service is "The Best." The arguing became so heated they eventually ended up killing each other. Soon, they found themselves at the pearly gates of Heaven. They met St. Peter and decided only he would be the ultimate source of truth and honesty, so they asked him, "St. Peter, which branch of the American Armed Forces is the best?"
St. Peter instantly replied, " I can't answer that, but I will ask God what he thinks the next time I see him."
Sometime later, the four warriors see St. Peter again and reminded him of the question, and asked if he was able to find the answer. Suddenly a white dove lands on St. Peter's shoulder. In the doves beak is a note with glistening gold dust. St.Peter said to the four men, "Your answer from the boss... Let's see what he says." St. Peter opens the note, trumpets blare, gold dust drifts into the air, harps play crescendos and St. Peter begins to read it aloud to the four young men:
Memorandum for Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen
Subject: Which Military Service is the Best?
"Gentlemen, all the Branches of the American Armed Services are 'Honorable and Nobel.' Each of you serves your country well and with distinction. Being a member of the American Armed Forces represents a special calling warranting special respect, tribute, and dedication. Be proud of that."
Very Respectfully,
U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.)