Do you have ticket?

Some enlisted men were having trouble getting past the guard at the train station. He said that he couldn't allow anyone through without a ticket. Anyone! An officer came along. The guard explained, "Look, I like GIs. I mean, they're protecting us, but I have orders. They're trying to get on without a ticket."

The officer said, "Let me take care of this." Turning to the men, he barked, "Attention! Now forward march!"

Smartly, past a stunned guard, the men marched through the gate and onto the train. Once aboard, they relaxed and patted the officer on the back, saying, "You're terrific, sir. You're a great guy."

The officer said, "That's all right. I didn't have a ticket either!"