Some enlisted men were having trouble getting past the guard at the train station.
He said that he couldn't allow anyone through without a ticket. Anyone! An officer
came along. The guard explained, "Look, I like GIs. I mean, they're protecting
us, but I have orders. They're trying to get on without a ticket."
The officer said, "Let me take care of this." Turning to the men,
he barked, "Attention! Now forward march!"
Smartly, past a stunned guard, the men marched through the gate and onto the
train. Once aboard, they relaxed and patted the officer on the back, saying,
"You're terrific, sir. You're a great guy."
The officer said, "That's all right. I didn't have a ticket either!"