A young Second Lieutenant approaches the crusty old Chief Master Sergeant and asked about the origin of the commissioned officer insignias.<\/p>\n

The Chief replied, “Sir, it’s history and tradition . . . <\/p>\n

First we give you a gold bar representing that you are very valuable and also malleable.<\/p>\n

The silver bar also represents significant value, but is less malleable.<\/p>\n

When you make Captain, your value doubles, hence the two silver bars.<\/p>\n

As a Colonel you soar over military masses, hence the eagle.<\/p>\n

As a General, you are, obviously, a star. Does that answer your question?”<\/p>\n

“Yes,” said the Second Lieutenant, “but what about Majors and Lieutenant Colonels?”<\/p>\n

“That, sir, goes waaaay back in history-to the Garden of Eden. You see we’ve always covered our pricks with leaves.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A young Second Lieutenant approaches the crusty old Chief Master Sergeant and asked about the origin of the commissioned officer insignias. The Chief replied, “Sir, it’s history and tradition . . . First we give you a gold bar representing that you are very valuable and also malleable. The silver bar also represents significant value, … <\/p>\n

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