Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said: Wit and Wisdom from America's Finest - Hardcover

by Dan Caddy (Author)

The official tie-in book to the wildly popular Facebook page, featuring brand-new crazy, off-the-wall, outrageously funny, and downright "awesome" pearls of wisdom from real-life drill sergeants and instructors from all branches of the military.

Sweat dries. Blood clots. Bones heal. Suck it up, buttercup.

After returning fromhis deployment in Afghanistan, Dan Caddy began tradingswapping great drill sergeant stories by e-mail with fellowother combat veterans--an exchange with friends that quicklywould greow into the viral the dedicated online Facebook sensationpage:, "Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said.."

But Wwhat began as a place to swap outrageous one-liners and brutal truths comedic quickly outlet has evolved into a powerful robust online community and support network--one that k that now raisesconducts fundsraisers for and donates to military charities, supports has helped veterans struggling with PTSD, and has, and other issues, and on numerous occasions, literally saved lives.

Now, Caddy shares even more jaw-dropping, laugh-out-loud, and surprisingly insightful more great DS stories--stories, many of them never before publishedost never before seen--in this humorous collection. Often profane, sometimes profound, yet always entertaining, these rants and recollections from real life soldiers are interspersed with lively sidebars, Top 10 lists, stories from fans, one-liners, and much more.

For anyone who has suffered a hard-ass manager (in uniform or not), Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said will add a much neededmuch-needed dose of humor to the day.

Front Jacket

Welcome to basic training, soldier.
Now meet your worst nightmare . . . your drill sergeant.

Even if you've never served in the military, you know the drill sergeant. The mere sight of his fatigues and the iconic Round Brown campaign hat strikes fear into the bravest of hearts. Drill sergeants inflict pain, demand discipline, and aren't afraid of power, aggression, and using fear as a motivational tool. But unless you've witnessed one firsthand with your face in the mud doing pushups, you might not know one other fact . . . drill sergeants are some of the FUNNIEST people on the planet!

After his deployment in Afghanistan, Dan Caddy began swapping great drill sergeant stories by e-mail and social media with other veterans. Now, in Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said, Caddy shares the best-of-the-best quotes, one-liners, stories, and top-ten lists--proving once and for all that drill sergeants are the world's most underrated comedians and philosophers.

If you have ever suffered a hard-ass manager (in uniform or not), these often profane, sometimes profound, yet always entertaining rants from real life soldiers will add a much-needed dose of humor to your day. Now stop laughing and drop and give me fifty.

Back Jacket

Welcome to basic training, soldier.
Now meet your worst nightmare . . . your drill sergeant.

Even if you've never served in the military, you know the drill sergeant. The mere sight of his fatigues and the iconic "Round Brown" campaign hat strikes fear into the bravest of hearts. Drill sergeants inflict pain, demand discipline, and aren't afraid of power, aggression, and using fear as a motivational tool. But unless you've witnessed one firsthand with your face in the mud doing pushups, you might not know one other fact . . . drill sergeants are some of the FUNNIEST people on the planet!

After his deployment in Afghanistan, Dan Caddy began swapping great drill sergeant stories by e-mail and social media with other veterans. Now, in Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said, Caddy shares the best-of-the-best quotes, one-liners, stories, and top-ten lists--proving once and for all that drill sergeants are the world's most underrated comedians and philosophers.

If you have ever suffered a hard-ass manager (in uniform or not), these often profane, sometimes profound, yet always entertaining rants from real life soldiers will add a much-needed dose of humor to your day. Now stop laughing and drop and give me fifty.