WASHINGTON — The Pentagon announced today the launch of its new “See Something Stupid, Say Something Stupid” campaign, which encourages military personnel to report instances of sheer stupidity within the ranks while implicitly acknowledging the inherent stupidity involved in military service that will render that reporting equally idiotic.
"It's about embracing the absurdity that surrounds us,” said Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder, a Pentagon spokesman. “If it seems dumb, it's probably crucial. From pontificating egotistical senior service college graduates to soldier shenanigans, don't hesitate to report it.”
Ryder noted an incident during the press conference that involved a brigade mistakenly using the Army's Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A) to process meal requests instead of payrolls. As a result, thousands of soldiers found themselves receiving MREs instead of receiving their hard-earned salaries.
"It was a logistical nightmare, and created immense hardship for soldier families, but it was a preservative-laden feast for our troops so really, we’re calling it a success. Too bad it wasn’t at Fort Cavazos!" chuckled Ryder, offering yet another stupid response to a serious issue.
