Which branch of the armed forces is best?

A Soldier, a Sailor, an Airman and a Marine got into an argument about which branch of the service was "The Best." The arguing became so heated the four servicemen failed to see an oncoming truck as they crossed the street.

They were hit by the truck and killed instantly.
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Soon, the four servicemen found themselves at the Pearly gates of Heaven. There, they met Saint Peter and decided that only he could be the ultimate source of truth and honesty. So, the four servicemen asked him, "Saint Peter, which branch of the Armed Forces is the best?"
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Saint Peter replied, "I can't answer that. However, I will ask God what He thinks the next time I see Him. Meanwhile, thank you for your service on Earth and welcome to Heaven."

Sometime later the four servicemen see Saint Peter and remind him of the question they had asked when first entering Heaven and asked Saint Peter if he was able to ask God for the answer to their answer.?

Suddenly, a sparkling white dove lands on Saint Peter's shoulder. In the dove's beak is a note glistening with gold dust. Saint Peter opens the note, trumpets blare, gold dust drifts into the air, harps play crescendos and Saint Peter begins to read the note aloud to the four servicemen:

MEMORANDUM FROM THE DESK OF THE ALMIGHTY ONE
TO: All Former Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines
SUBJECT: Which Military Service Is the Best

1. All branches of the Armed Forces are honourable and noble.

2. Each serves the United Kingdom well and with distinction.

3. Serving in the military represents a great honour warranting special respect, tribute, and dedication from your fellow man.

4. Always be proud of that.

Warm regards,

GOD
Royal Navy (Retired)


:lol: :bust:

i heard that exact same joke yesterday with the punchline of RAF retired

Oh and the air force is the best

The senior service of course, even the almighty was a pusser.......lol

Jack of Hearts wrote: i heard that exact same joke yesterday with the punchline of RAF retired

Oh and the air force is the best

I guess the punch line depends on your standpoint

Good joke though :broon:

bacchus wrote: The senior service of course, even the almighty was a pusser.......lol

you can see why it calls it self the senior service, when it takes you a month to get to a warzone :lol:

It is well known that the Army has traditions, the RN has customs of the Service whereas the RAF only has bad habits.

However I must point out that while the surface of the earth is 70% covered in water and 30% covered in land, 100% is covered by air which is why Air Power is ubiquitous - as is the RAF (this week Mali).

Richard
RAF Retired

Id be diplomatic and say the SAS who brings the best of the best from all.
Each force has its Elite group

But as long as its the British forces then it doesnt matter

Is that the Special AIR Service?

Pusser is just our taxi service...

Oh and the SBS is better.

cjj wrote: Is that the Special AIR Service?

Yes CJJ but the SAS is actually an ARMY regiment, not RAF So the 'AIR' doesnt mean anything

Maybe they just like the term better.

Anyway, the RAF is the best as it is the only service that sends the officers in to the front line..

The Air Force usually go in first too. You know to make it easier for the army