Coming back from the weekend is tough, so have a few laughs and show your superiors that you can be at least partially moto — because as we all know, fake motivation is better than no motivation at all.
Have any favorite military-related memes? Share them with us and maybe we’ll feature them in next week’s roundup.
1. The enlisted circle of life
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2. Being home on leave following bootcamp is truly a magical time...
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3. Either this or driving you into a live-fire range. “What the hell is land nav?”
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4. The moment of truth. You see the sunshine reflecting on the collar. Do you salute?
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5. YOU’RE TELLING ME THEY HAVE MAID SERVICE???
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6. When you’re just dying to be back on the block
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7. Real life at Twentynine Palms. Rest in peace, any and all motivation
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Jon Simkins is a writer and editor for Military Times, and a USMC veteran.