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Best Captions Contest #61

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The Winners:

The hapless recruit had no idea that he was really and truely dogmeat; he thought that was merely an expression. - SanityBytes

"Forget it...stupid mutt will never learn how to jump..." - Andrew

Now listen up! I am a highly trained Air Force Security Forces NCO. Nobody or nothing can sneak up on me unawares. - Chief(ret) kvb

Honorable Mentions (in order of receipt:)

From German Shepherd to American Warrior. - RED

dog: "a little closer.... a little closer..." - Ethan

Next week on Adventures of Spc. Bingo Dog: Bingo will take down an entire terroist camp, with nothing but his teeth... but is it all it seems? Tune in next week to find out!We love you Bingo! - Col. Darkfire~SS

OK, now let me get this straight, the general's daughter is commng down tomorrow, and we have to give a DOGSHOW??? - Col. Darkfire~SS

OK, shhhhh.... Theres our recruiter. On 3. 1...2...Get em! - Col. Darkfire~SS

We gotta get a better fence - Col. Darkfire~SS

Move you ass poodle head! - Col. Darkfire~SS

So tell me again, why the captain wanted a flying dog? - Col. Darkfire~SS

Incomming! - Col. Darkfire~SS

Wow!! My first tree after graduating doggy boot camp! - kingpinn

The Army's newest declassified black project: "The 2 legged jumping K9." - D Rob

Never have learned physics, Rex failed to understand he was suppose to fall when the table was moved out from under him. - rage

STAY!!! that's an order - Fisherman

"Man's best friend? I've had enough of you" - Rosario

In the news today this snapshot was taken by a base Sergeant of what appears to be a miracle. This event has held many at awe and has been a revelation to the world. Its mere existance is incredible. While some believe that it is the flying dog in the picture. . .others know its the once in alifetime experience. . .a Sergeant Major who hadnt Used the words Hooah or F*ck in asentence in over 30 seconds. incredible. - Sergeant Yell 2 damn much

Ok now im foolin around with the secretary and my wife walks in. Whadda Ya do? ATTACK! - Sergeant Yell2 damn much

Anxiously awaiting the Airborne Rangers smoke break the K9 Shepprad leaps into the air with one final Hooah...before being eaten - Sergeant Hooah

Private Johnson learns the meaning of "never vouunteer for anything." - ZAK

Little did the k9 know. . .it was a marine and it coudlnt fly. - The Jackal

Unbeknownst to him, Pvt. Smith is about to become the latest in a series of tragic accidents involving the Army's recent experiments with "pixie-dust." - PFC Packard

If I stand here real still and quiet this dog will never see me! - dunny33

When Joe volunteered for the "special job" his K-9 team intructor had asked for, he expected to be bathing the dogs. Instead, he was the new replacement for the lost attack dummy. - rystine

Corporal Jefferies suddenly started pondering why he used a new steak scented after-shave this morning. - D-Rob

"Gee, I wonder why Sarge had me hold on to this stake?" - YOUNG1

see the world they said,well all i see is a dog going for my butt!!! - CROSSHEAD1

"Unknown to this security patrolman, we replaced his older, more docile k-9 with the new & improved 'robo-attack k-9000' model, lets watch exactly what happens........" - Dark Jedi Knight

An obvious infraction of the city's "vicious animal restraint" laws under the sub-section "fencing." - Paul Peterson R

This is how you jump obstacles, and by the way you are supposed to be paying attention. Your next!!! - Checkmate

"Captains and bits, Captains and bits! I gotta get me some Captains and Bits!" - Bubba

Airman, Don't you dare move or I'll have your stripe! - KD6TXU

Ok, land on the shoulders not the head!! - Rowdy

"Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!" - Cecilki

I thought the judge said stuff like would STOP happening to me if i joined the ARMY... - USMC_Mustang

Contrary to what you think happens next......Roscco the K-9 stopped and pee'd on the SgtMaj's leg. - USMC_Mustang

This was the last time anyone saw Pvt. Smith in the vertical postition. - USMC_Mustang

The US Army released photos today of its new way to train soldiers who don't like to PT. - USMC_Mustang

Jump to it Rover, I think I'm standing in something. Can you smell iy too? - Robby

"Generals little pet huh?, ill show you!" - DevilDogg

training continues for the special mission operation smurf raid - Deth

so this is what it looks like when they say training will bite you in the ass - Deth

WATCH THE BUTT,WATCH THE BUTT WATCH THE BUTT. - CROSSHEAD1

Did someone say 'Puppy chow?" - James

After teaching Fluffy the boring tricks, this soldier taught him to perch on top of the sign in a decrepit stance! Stay Fluffy! - FDC Soldier

As a new K-9 handler, Airman Jones does not realize the FUN he is about to experience as a living, breathing (bleeding?) attack dummy. - Retired Eagle

Monty, I don't care how long you hold that position, I am NOT submitting you for the caption of the week photo contest. Now HEEL dammit! - Doc Golden

"...and the military's new secret weapon - the ability to levitate the guard dogs." - Rick Bates

You just THINK you were going to leave me over there... I KNOW you have something in your pocket for MEEEEEE.... - Dstonge

Recruit Shepherd excels in the obstacle course which only brings him closer to obtaining his goal...breaking the "species barrier." - FAFC Falco

Would you please quit showing off and get at attention, the boss is coming - MARADATA

Look up in the sky it's a bird, no it's a plane, no it's Super Dog. - MARADATA

There is no way he can get me now that I have this barrier to protect me. - Tomma

I smell BACON!!!! - A369party

K9 Carly is caught returning to formation following fast recon prior to the base Easter Egg hunt. - PaulJFalk

Don't worry I'll find a hydrant, just stay away. - mike-Or

I understand sit, but this "Attention" position sucks. I look like a hood ornament for a truck. - PaulJFalk

Glad I got castrated last month. - PfieferHost

NEVER NEVER Voluneer for ANYTHING till you read the FINE PRINT!! - Chief N USAF Ret

I Sure hope they get that practice dummy fixed soon!! - Chief N USAF Ret

Be vewwy vewwy quiet - Chief N USAF Ret

wow! I am glad I am wearing my battle field fatigue uniform I am capable of blending in with the environment, I am safe, that beast can't see me - Bronco2

Why is it I can only do this when he is not looking - Pv2roughneck

That S.O.B. pulled my tail for the last time! - yossar3363

LEAP DOGGIE LIKE A FROGGIE - JANA

Smith was warned... if he continued to feed the dogs processed meat the consequences could be disasterous. - Catalog_Xray

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