Soldiers’ combat clothing is not supposed to be ironed, according to an unwritten rule. That, however, did not prevent one sergeant from slightly massaging the regulation. “Gentlemen,” said the sergeant to his troops, “I cannot order you to press your combat dress. Nevertheless, for tomorrow’s parade, uniforms will be allowed only four wrinkles, with one wrinkle running directly down the center and rear of each leg.”

— Capt. James Fisher