Back in our barracks, the drill instructor told us to put on our uniforms and fall out in front of the building.
I struck a stance that was probably ridiculous; then I raised the hoe and brought it down on the snake. at the same time I let out a yell that would have made a drill instructor proud.
He had a reputation of being an ornery SOB and the epitome of the loud, aggressive drill instructor, but each and every one of his recruits would forever utter his name with respect.
