Each military branch of the United States has its own cultures, language, and traditions. In the Navy, the Chief Petty Officer serves a dual role as both a technical expert and as a leader–emphasis being more on leadership. There is always a sense of humor that comes from this culture. For the Navy, I find the more ingenious humor typically involves a CPO.
Enjoy this Navy Friday Funny. An oldie, but a goodie!
A police officer pulls a Navy Chief Petty Officer over for speeding and has the following exchange.
Officer: “May I see your driver’s license?”
Navy Chief Petty Officer: “I don’t have one. It was suspended when I got my 5th DUI.”
Officer: “Hmmm. Then, may I see the registration for this vehicle?”
Navy Chief: “It’s not my car. I stole it.”
Officer: “The car is stolen?”
Navy Chief: “That’s right. But come to think of it, I think I saw the registration in the glove box when I was putting my gun in there.”
Officer: “There’s a gun in the glove box?”
Navy Chief: “Yes sir. That’s where I put it after I shot and killed the woman who owns this car and stuffed her in the trunk.”
Officer: “There’s a BODY in the TRUNK?!”
Navy Chief: “Yes, sir.”
Hearing this, the officer takes a step back and immediately calls his captain.
Police quickly surrounded the car, and the captain cautiously approaches the driver to handle the tense situation.
Captain: “Sir, can I see your license?”
Navy Chief: “Sure. Here it is.” It was valid.
Captain: “Whose car is this?”
Navy Chief: “It’s mine, officer. Here’s the registration.” The chief owned the car.
Captain: “Could you slowly open your glove box so I can see if there’s a gun in it?”
Navy Chief: “Yes, sir, but there’s no gun in it.”
Sure enough, there was nothing in the glove box.
Captain: “Would you mind opening your trunk? I was told you said there’s a body in it.”
Navy Chief: “No problem.”
Trunk is opened… no body.
Captain: “I don’t understand. The officer who pulled you over said you told him you didn’t have a license, stole the car, had a gun in the glove box, and that there was a dead body in the trunk.”
Navy Chief: “Yeah, and I’ll bet that lying SOB said that I was speeding, too.”
Andy Adkins is a US Navy veteran (’73-77) and the author of several books. His newest novel, NEVER FORGET, is the story of A Vietnam Veteran’s Journey for Redemption & Forgiveness. NEVER FORGET is FREE (eBook, PDF) for all veterans. Download your FREE copy HERE.
Andy!! Four of us gathered around are laughing a lot at this one!
This is one of my all time favorites. I can just picture some of the old Navy Chiefs I knew back in the day with a story like this.