Three Sick Soldiers

An army Major visits the sick soldiers, goes up to one private and asks:

- What's your problem, Soldier?

- Chronic syphilis, Sir!

- What treatment are you getting?

- Five minutes with the wire brush each day, Sir!

- What's your ambition?

- To get back to the front lines, Sir!

- Good man!

He goes to the next bed.

- What's your problem, Soldier?

- Chronic piles, Sir!

- What treatment are you getting?

- Five minutes with the wire brush each day, Sir!

- What's your ambition?

- To get back to the front lines, Sir!

- Good man!

He goes to the next bed.

- What's your problem, Soldier?

- Chronic gum disease, Sir!

- What treatment are you getting?

- Five minutes with the wire brush each day, Sir!

- What's your ambition?

- To get to the front of the line and get the wire brush before the other two - Sir!