“everyone might stay together for drinking and mess games, but the common understanding was that it was a little difficult for a private to let loose and have fun when there was a colonel standing there at his shoulder. ”
―
Jonathan P. Brazee,
Recruit
“My fucking grandmother! Vegas!” one of the sailors said. Ryck didn’t quite understand the reference of that, but he understood the tone of the sailor’s comment.”
―
Jonathan P. Brazee,
Recruit