What are some of the best name combinations you came across while serving?

SFC Rich Carey — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:00:22 -0500

I knew a Soldier with the last name Major and he was a sergeant, so when someone would call his name SGT Major, Soldiers would go to parade rest or the Sergeant Major (E-9) would turn around.

Response by CW2 Joseph Evans made Jan 7 at 2014 11:34 AM

CW2 Joseph Evans — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:34:06 -0500

The classics: Major Wood Seaman Stain Private Dick Private Parts CPT Koch

Response by SFC James Baber made Jan 7 at 2014 5:04 PM

SFC James Baber — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:04:50 -0500

I was stationed with a SGT Major in Ft Hood in the mid-90s, I remember that happening all the time.

I also knew a MAJ Major, CPT and SGT Cox, Major Tule, but the worse one of all was a LT Vulva and it was a female to boot.

We also had a platoon SGT named Richard Johnson, and he went by Dick.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2014 6:54 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 18:54:12 -0500

This is not a military but I had an urologist named Dr.  Cockburn.  He was  quick to state that it is pronounced as Co - burn.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 7 at 2014 7:16 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 19:16:16 -0500

At Ft. Bliss there's a sign for a building who's OIC is MAJ Nguyen

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2014 2:25 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 02:25:08 -0500

When I was a PVT 14 years ago my unit had a LT Dick, I would imagine if he is still in he would be a MAJ Dick Lol But, he was a really cool guy.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2014 2:50 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 02:50:21 -0500

Fullenwider and very much lived up to his name. Awesome Soldier and a workhorse just a big boy

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2014 9:57 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 09:57:12 -0500

I went to airborne with a private named Bigmedicine. With a name like that I wouldn't be surprised if he sold drugs.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2014 10:14 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 10:14:58 -0500

I met a MAJ Crunch, which was funny in retrospect. A LT Killjoy, who hopefully makes O-4. And a SGT Obvious, who I really really wish would go to OCS and get CPT. But other than that, none that were too funny right off the bat. I always get a lot of comments about my last name though.

Response by CPT Mike M. made Jan 8 at 2014 10:17 AM

CPT Mike M. — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 10:17:44 -0500

PV2 Dancer....yup....Private Dancer. There was also a MAJ Dick teaching at school. I had a SSG Sargent as a TC in my Platoon. Those are the most unique ones I've come across.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jan 8 at 2014 10:18 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 10:18:43 -0500

I served on the USS Bonhomme Richard with a Sailor named IC2 Balls..

Response by CPT Brian Willey made Jan 8 at 2014 11:05 AM

CPT Brian Willey — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 11:05:23 -0500

I hope to be promoted twice; but once will be fun also! (Pronounced WILL-e) Gotta own it though!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2014 8:41 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:41:07 -0500

I had a soldier in my unit once and the last name was YO....lol

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2014 8:51 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:51:57 -0500

I have seen a PVT Parts, MAJ Shaft, and MAJ Kuntz

Response by CW4 John Beebe, BS, DML made Jan 8 at 2014 10:19 PM

CW4 John Beebe, BS, DML — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:19:35 -0500

Exact circumstance happened to me. Kind of messed up a good thing when he made Staff Sergeant. SSG Major just didn't have the same ring....

Response by CW4 John Beebe, BS, DML made Jan 8 at 2014 10:20 PM

CW4 John Beebe, BS, DML — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:20:18 -0500

I did work with a LT Sargeant that was a prior service MP that had been Sergeant Sargeant.

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2014 12:20 AM

1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:20:46 -0500

Fictional, but I'll say MAJ Major Major Major in Heller's "Catch-22".

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2014 12:25 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 00:25:04 -0500

I saw an E1 on JBLM the other day with the last name Cherry. Private Cherry...

Response by PFC Eric Minchey made Jan 10 at 2014 12:01 AM

PFC Eric Minchey — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 00:01:53 -0500

I had a Battalion Commander with last name of Admiral & the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Thus making him: Lieutenant Colonel Admiral.

Response by SSG Matthew Thomas made Jan 16 at 2014 12:58 PM

SSG Matthew Thomas — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 12:58:02 -0500

All throughout Basic the DS would call you Private or they would just say You. We had a PVT Yu in my class. Poor guy must have gone crazy hearing his name all the time.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Jan 16 at 2014 1:11 PM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 13:11:44 -0500

I had a substitute teach named MR. Richard Head. Supposedly his wife was named Anita. It's not army but it was still funny. I did know a SGT named Richard Dees or Dick Dees.

Response by SGM Ed Mounts made Jan 16 at 2014 1:19 PM

SGM Ed Mounts — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 13:19:55 -0500

I had many that were funny but I always rember Wong Way who was an 88M and I met Seamen Sample.
Another favorite was SGT Warmath a Marine that worked in Battle Ops.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2014 1:22 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 13:22:12 -0500

I don't remember all of them but I have seen so many funny names. A couple I do remember was a SGT Lechuga, which translated from Spanish is "Lettuce" in English. Have an NCO in my unit here named SGT Organ. The very first one I ever saw was a SFC Self, who worked in the Self Help Store.

Response by SGT Nathaniel Hiller made Jan 16 at 2014 5:24 PM

SGT Nathaniel Hiller — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 17:24:12 -0500

I knew a guy with the last name of Major and I am not kidding, his first name was Sergeant. Of course he was called Sergeant Major. He did not make it out of AIT.

Response by LTC Jason Bartlett made Jan 16 at 2014 11:51 PM

LTC Jason Bartlett — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:51:50 -0500

Seen a PVT Fück and went to basic with Dick Head (was in the movie Renaissance Man).

Renaissance Man (1994)

Directed by Penny Marshall. With Danny DeVito, Gregory Hines, James Remar, Ed Begley Jr.. A down-on-his-luck businessman desperately takes the only job offered - a teacher in the U.S. Army. His missi...

Response by SPC Stephen Bobchin made Jan 17 at 2014 4:46 AM

SPC Stephen Bobchin — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 04:46:01 -0500

My last name has seen its fair share of innuendo

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2014 8:39 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 08:39:50 -0500

In my Reserve Center, there is a unit that has a SSG Justice. I told her she should go to OCS and become a superhero! Captain Justice!!!!!!!

Response by SFC Rich Carey made Jan 17 at 2014 10:12 AM

SFC Rich Carey — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 10:12:28 -0500

It is great we can laugh at ourselfs

Response by SGT Alison McArty made Jan 17 at 2014 1:08 PM

SGT Alison McArty — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 13:08:58 -0500

This one's not military, but still a good one: My daughter broke her arm while I was stationed at Rock Island Arsenal, and the Orthopedic Surgeon who did the casting was named Dr. Bone.

Response by TSgt Jeff Smith made Jan 17 at 2014 9:01 PM

TSgt Jeff Smith — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 21:01:43 -0500

Met an airman named Jack Knoff.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2014 10:36 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:36:59 -0500

I have seen a LT Sargent and a Specialist Major. Last name combos in formation; Smalls and ball, Nugyen and burns (win burns)
Not that funny but yeah

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2014 5:06 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 17:06:37 -0400

I just saw a Sailor today named Officer. I think she was a PO3 which would make her Petty Officer Third Class Officer. LOL.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2014 5:02 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:02:49 -0400

Just saw in my BDE a MSG Chow, who is a Food Service Specialist. LOL.

Response by 1SG Alan Bailey made Mar 25 at 2014 5:15 PM

1SG Alan Bailey — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 17:15:11 -0400

I have worked with a CPT Sergeant.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2014 8:30 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 20:30:29 -0400

I had a BN CDR named LTC Mister, which is humorous because he will be Mr. Mister when he retires.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2014 9:13 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 21:13:17 -0400

Aside from the classics, I have seen a Seaman Samples, and a Sergeant Vader.

I have always wanted to see a Captain Crunch, America or Planet.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2014 2:29 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 14:29:15 -0400

When I was with 3rd Bn 5th Marines in Iraq in 2003, as an Army Civil Affairs Officer - I knew a SGT Cherry, who was assigned to 3/5.

When the Marines left, and I went to Ramadi - I worked with a Major Hope.

I met the following US Airmen in Iraq - Major Clutter and SSgt Snoozy;

and a British Army Officer that I know LtCol Jamie Balls. Jamie stated that when he went through the British Army Officer school --Sandhurst--, he was known as "Coxswain Balls..."

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Mar 27 at 2014 9:19 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:19:47 -0400

Try living with my name, forget about any rank I have earned. For years I believed that my parents hated me.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 27 at 2014 9:29 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:29:04 -0400

My brother-in-law is Major Hickey. Which also means he was once Captain Hickey.

Response by SFC Aaron Calmes made Mar 27 at 2014 9:29 PM

SFC Aaron Calmes — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:29:19 -0400

My wife loves the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. So every time I am talking about one of my detachment OICs she bursts out laughing. His name is CPT Barboza. (Though in the movie it is Barbosa)

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Mar 28 at 2014 12:53 AM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:53:23 -0400

A SGM told me when he was a 1SG he had a famale soldier with the first name of "Shitoya" which is pronounced shi-tonya. If you look at the name you can easily say something else.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Mar 28 at 2014 12:55 AM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:55:06 -0400

I had a new soldier, his first and last name was same as mine and did the unit assign him to me as a joke? Maybe so.

Response by SGT Sarah Maxwell made Mar 28 at 2014 12:00 PM

SGT Sarah Maxwell — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:00:33 -0400

While I was on head count I met a SFC Barney Castle. And I currently work with a SGT Koch (pronounced Cook).

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2014 1:35 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 13:35:39 -0400

PVT Huter (pronounced Hooter)
Major Payne (right around when the movie came out too)
PVT Parts

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Mar 28 at 2014 1:40 PM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 13:40:18 -0400

Well to answer the Question that the good SFC has asked, I will be promoted to E-5 Sergeant on the 3rd of April.

And thank you in advance.

Response by SSG Matt Murphy made Mar 28 at 2014 8:19 PM

SSG Matt Murphy — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:19:15 -0400

I was "arrested" (detained) in Da Nang by the Provost Marshall : Major Dick.

I was in civilian clothes and driving a USAID vehicle. I passed him in his well marked jeep by going around him via the White Elephant parking lot (empty, lunch time). He was so pissed off that he stopped me an made me go to the "jail(?)" and was in such a hurry to penalize me, he took my "civilian" ID card from my hands when I was handing it to the desk Sgt (excellent ruse), and threw it at the desk Sgt and told him to write me up and that I would hear from him.....he did that just as the desk Sgt was about to ask my "rank" (looking at the form he was reading from)....which would have been a disaster as I would have been obligated to divulge my "military" staus (honest to a fault), and would have then said "Sgt, USAF" and all hell would have descended upon me.

Post Script: I had told the Major I could not leave the vehicle I was traveling in as a Viet employee was in the van and I was carrying classified mail for the Ambassador. He forced me to park the van outside the compound and follow him to the "desk" Sgt (high up behind a formidable "wall".

Net result: when the Console deputy heard my side of the story...he proceeded to dictate a letter to the Major and his superiors that was a scathing rebuff for his actions.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2014 4:42 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 04:42:32 -0400

Friend of mine sent a picture of a 2LT Dick, when he gets promoted to Major its gonna be epic!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2014 4:54 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 04:54:16 -0400

SGT Legg

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 29 at 2014 6:56 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 06:56:34 -0400

We had a TI shop where the TI's names were

SGT See

SGT Moore

SSG Kreamin

SSG Cox

No Shit!

Response by CW4 John Beebe, BS, DML made Mar 29 at 2014 12:48 PM

CW4 John Beebe, BS, DML — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 12:48:02 -0400

In Vilseck, Germany, I took a class where one of the instructors was named: General Marshall. I though we had a GO teaching and that would be weird but cool. Come to find out, General was the retired NCO's first name. I wonder if his parents had other aspirations for him in the beginning?

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Apr 2 at 2014 11:38 PM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 23:38:53 -0400

My unit did something to me that was dirty. They had a soldier who had my same first and last name. They assigned him to me! That was confusing at times!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 3 at 2014 10:07 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 22:07:21 -0400

I had a Major in Korea back in 98. His name was Richard Head, oh yeah he went by Dick also.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 5 at 2014 11:10 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 05 May 2014 23:10:14 -0400

Response by SFC Rich Carey made May 6 at 2014 9:05 AM

SFC Rich Carey — Tue, 06 May 2014 09:05:36 -0400

At home- My mom and dad called me Dick and my dad Richard, but all his friends called him Dick and called me Richard. So when someone would call the house and ask for Dick, the next words were, "Do you want big Dick or little Dick?". The name I go by today is Rich.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2014 9:51 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 06 May 2014 09:51:23 -0400

In my battalion we have a Soldier Drinkwine and I have a Soldier called Drinkwater.

I can only imagine Drinkwater at basic...."DRINK WATER" and she come running over.....must have been most hydrated unit ever!

Response by SGT Joshua Smith made May 30 at 2014 11:25 PM

SGT Joshua Smith — Fri, 30 May 2014 23:25:30 -0400

There was a Sgt Assman in the 16th MP BDE when I was at Bragg. I think he was in the 21st or 118th MP co.

Response by SSgt Gregory Guina made May 31 at 2014 1:22 AM

SSgt Gregory Guina — Sat, 31 May 2014 01:22:31 -0400

I just saw 2ndLt Boots yesterday and Chief Carrier.

Also once had a guy named Sgt Mazur. Got similar reactions to what you stated.

Response by SSgt Gregory Guina made May 31 at 2014 1:24 AM

SSgt Gregory Guina — Sat, 31 May 2014 01:24:35 -0400

Forgot bout MSgt Dickover who is about to become the monitor for our MOS.

Response by PFC Zanie Young made Jul 28 at 2014 9:31 AM

PFC Zanie Young — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 09:31:38 -0400

Sergeant Smalls, Private Woods

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2014 12:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 12:04:49 -0400

We had a JAG officer Major Ream.

Response by SPC Darin Taylor made Aug 8 at 2014 2:49 PM

SPC Darin Taylor — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 14:49:32 -0400

There was an Airman Head in our Squadron at Lackland AFB whose first name was Richard, but everyone called him Dick.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2014 12:48 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 12:48:31 -0400

I knew a Captain whose last name was "General." That means at some point prior he was "Lieutenant General," and soon after I knew him I heard he got promoted, which would make him "Major General." Only person I can think of who goes down in rank by going up...

I also knew a Major Lipp. She was not at all a wordy or confrontational person, but people would crack jokes about it anyway. Oh, and her first name was Cherry, and she was decent looking, so behind her back some of the more sexist guys would make jokes about "where Cherry Lipp's Cherry Lips could go." More than once people had to be reported for that one (including reported by me), but unfortunately, in the time I knew her they always seemed to get out of trouble somehow.

Response by SGT Marvin "Dave" Bigham made Aug 10 at 2014 11:09 PM

SGT Marvin "Dave" Bigham — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 23:09:24 -0400

Went to basic with a Private Soldier. I wish I'd seen him make sergeant. That would have been awesome.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2014 9:08 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 09:08:26 -0400

We have a CW2 Duty, a CW2 Sergeant, and a LTC Private RallyPoint Member in my unit. All pretty good.

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2014 9:28 AM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 09:28:22 -0400

When my cousin was in the Navy, he was Seaman Gleman. He caught a lot of sh*t for that in Basic. Brutal. :)

Response by SGT Richard H. made Aug 28 at 2014 10:46 AM

SGT Richard H. — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:46:54 -0400

The best one I've seen was outside the military - A Urologist in Austin, TX who specializes in vasectomies named.....

wait for it.....

Dr. Dick Chopp

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2014 12:32 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:32:54 -0400

Had a classmate with the last name Woody, he is now a Major...Major Woody. Also had an RI named SSG Weiner.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2014 12:49 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:49:28 -0400

I used to work with a SPC Poage. I find that hilarious. And right now in our unit we have George Jones and Peter Parker. Then we also have SPC Cain and SPC Abel. Except when they had an MME match Abel slew Cain. Although working in call centers I have come across Richard Seamen and Phuc Mi.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Aug 28 at 2014 10:01 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 22:01:51 -0400

I worked with an NCO, last name Halleman who's wife was from the Philippines. I asked him if they did have kids, would they be considered, "Halle-ppinos" Last time I told that "joke" Bad LT, bad :-)

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2014 10:26 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 22:26:51 -0400

SFC Rich Carey I had one urologist named Dr. Cockburn. LOOK it up!!!

Response by Sgt Packy Flickinger made Aug 29 at 2014 1:29 AM

Sgt Packy Flickinger — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 01:29:49 -0400

I knew a Sgt, whos name was Sergeant. Must of went over well in boot camp.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2014 12:16 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 12:16:35 -0400

I met Seaman Spillers, Seaman Shoots, yes even SEAMAN TOPPING! True stories. I could keep going, but that'll 'water-down' this post, no pun intended

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2014 1:48 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 13:48:45 -0400

SFC Rich Carey - Sgt Major would be a cool name! Imagine TI's confusion? Can't him call Major or SGM. lol Respect My Awww thority!

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2014 11:27 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 11:27:08 -0400

I just saw a Major Payne yesterday at the 6th mp co.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2014 8:50 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 08:50:14 -0400

SFC Carey, I used to keep a notebook full of them for a future book of my own...until someone stole it...many were names that were oddly related to their profession. Maj. Dollar, the Finance Officer; Dr. Wisdom the Dentist. Dr. Chance the surgeon. There was a dallas lady (at least we hope she was whose legal name was, well, this is a family forum so skip that one). We had a spokesperson named Yell; a real Major Major, and a real Sergeant Sergeant who ended up being Sergeant Sergeant Major. I kept a story from the Atlanta Constitution once about a woman named Female (FEE-MALL-AAY)...her mother said the name came from a bracelet that was placed on the baby's wrist.....I have an ancestor named America, and a relative named Planet....I can go on. You can't make this stuff up....

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2015 10:48 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 13 Jan 2015 22:48:06 -0500

An Engineer officer with the last name Dozer

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Jan 14 at 2015 11:18 AM

Capt Jeff S. — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 11:18:27 -0500

We had a "Major Dick" on 22 MEU float. Before the float was over he got promoted to LtCol. In reality, he was a pretty cool guy and didn't live up to his namesake.

Response by SFC Jeff L. made Jan 14 at 2015 11:23 AM

SFC Jeff L. — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 11:23:20 -0500

Have seen 1 each of the following: SGT Major, Major Sergeant, Major Major, Sgt Slaughter (my favorite), and Specialist Blood (my second fave)

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2015 11:28 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 11:28:39 -0500

Captain Morgan. He would do the posture of the picture of the buccaneer with his right foot a top of the keg with his knee bent. He had retired a Major.

Response by Capt Jeff S. made Jan 14 at 2015 11:31 AM

Capt Jeff S. — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 11:31:54 -0500

When I was promoted to Sergeant, folks started having trouble saying "Sergeant Schwager." It's not that hard, but it was kind of embarrassing when you'd be standing in formation and they'd call your name and screw it up. LOL

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2015 11:53 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 11:53:43 -0500

Also knew a Miltech by the name of Mr. Anger (pronounced Anjer).

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2015 12:00 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 12:00:45 -0500

I worked with a MSG Majors a few years back. She confuse the hell out of people when she answered the phone. I also saw a SGT Faggot on an IRR roster I definitely understand why he wanted to get out.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Jan 14 at 2015 12:36 PM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 12:36:10 -0500

I came across a SGT Titsworth, male type.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2015 12:46 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 12:46:52 -0500

Thanksgiving 2005, I went to the dining facility at COB Speicher (Tikrit, IZ) to eat at the exact same table, there sat ...drumroll...
- Sergeant Slaughter (me)
- CPT Morgan
- MAJ Blessings (who was the Division Chaplain for 42ID)

Response by SPC David S. made Jan 14 at 2015 1:45 PM

SPC David S. — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 13:45:38 -0500

COL Battle - we all still call him MAJ Battle. Also had a Air Force doc - last name was Doktor pronounced doctor. I have an appointment with Dr. Doktor.

Response by Capt Andrew Cosgrove made Jan 15 at 2015 11:41 AM

Capt Andrew Cosgrove — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:41:27 -0500

When I checked into TBS at Quantico, the very first day we had an orientation class. Before hand we were all out in the main hallway just milling about smartly, and this guy walks by me with his name tape messed up.

I stopped him because I figured he must not know, otherwise why would he be there with a messed up name tape.

I stopped him quietly and said "Hey man. They messed up your name ta..."

I couldn't even get it out of my mouth before he raised his hand to stop me talking and said: "I know, I know. It isn't messed up. That's my name."

You all had to be there when I first met 2ndLt. Marine, Joseph L. US Marines.

Joe Marine. He always had something to start a conversation with though!

Response by Capt Andrew Cosgrove made Jan 15 at 2015 11:44 AM

Capt Andrew Cosgrove — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:44:53 -0500

When I checked into my first unit in the Fleet, I was in the OPS office getting things squared away with the training Officer.

As I was standing there his SNCOIC walked by and I saw his name tape.

GySgt. Deathrage.

He actually checked out about 3 months later to go to PI. Can you imagine showing up to PI and your Senior Drill Instructor is name Gunny Deathrage? And man, he looked the part too!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2015 3:02 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 15:02:06 -0500

My friend Sergeant Colonel.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2015 3:27 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 03:27:10 -0500

The two best names I have seen are SGT Sergeant while stationed in Korea and SFC Grate, Guy.

Response by SGT Mark Sullivan made Feb 9 at 2015 11:23 AM

SGT Mark Sullivan — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 11:23:24 -0500

Met a PVT2 Army on Ft Eustis, Private Army got all kinds of ribbing. Then went on to meet a LT Woody, everyone, including enlisted, kept asking him how he wanted to be addressed when he made O-4

Response by SPC Lee Burner made Feb 12 at 2015 4:28 PM

SPC Lee Burner — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:28:11 -0500

We had a NCO in the motor pool who's last name was slaughter. Sergeant slaughter was a GI Joe character. I thought that was cool

Response by SPC Robin Price-Dirks made Feb 19 at 2015 1:49 PM

SPC Robin Price-Dirks — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 13:49:42 -0500

In basic we had a PVT Sargent, and a Pfc Lieutenant

Response by MSgt Daniel Attilio made Oct 27 at 2015 4:41 PM

MSgt Daniel Attilio — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 16:41:31 -0400

Had a buddy named Holopeter but we just called him ED - short for Empty Dick.
Couple years later, had a LCpl whose first name was Little-bear, he said his parents were hippies