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Unfortunately, hoping that your problems will just go away on their own rarely works.

You're still there, with your eyes closed, when you hear the familiar shout of Sergeant Bellows:

"What the Hell are you doing, sleeping on duty???? Do you know that's a court-martial offense? How in the Hell can you fall asleep while making your bunk? You got some kind of medical problem? What the Hell is the matter with you?"

You open your eyes, and snap to attention. You notice that Private Gung Ho is looking busy, energetically making his bunk.

"No Excuse, Drill Sergeant!"

"Damn right there isn't. Maybe 30 push-ups will help wake you up! Drop down, crank them out, then git yer butt into the office. Staff Sergeant Fear wants to see the "platoon leader," he adds with a tone of disgust.

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