“Herman and the Army”
Fifty-one years ago, Herman James, a North
Carolina mountain man, was drafted by the Army.
On his first day in basic training, the Army issued
him a comb. That afternoon the Army barber
sheared off all his hair.
On his second day, the Army issued Herman
a toothbrush. That afternoon the Army dentist
yanked seven of his teeth.
On the third day, the Army issued him a jock
strap.
The Army has been looking for Herman for
51 years.
