'Twas The Duty NCO Before Christmas

'Twas the Duty NCO before Christmas, throughout all gov'rnment property in view Not a creature was stirring, those not on leave were few Having just toured the barracks, I made logbook entries with care, Futilely hoping my relief would soon be there.

Gallantly I fought against sleep deprivation, Drinking gallons of Rip-Its to fight the sensation. On duty…