Word: sergeanting
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During the ceremony, the jefe received 35 grizzled, barefooted veterans of the war of 1870 on the Palace balcony. Their leader, perky Sergeant Major Victoriano Martinez, shouted patriotic praise at Morinigo, called him the new Supremo* who would lead Paraguay back to glory...
...ever colored a canvas or modeled a figure in their civilian days. Said one of them, looking up from a sensitive head modeled in clay: "I've been in the Army six years, and I've had my ups & downs. I was up as high as staff sergeant once. ... I have a hot temper. They thought when I came here that I'd never learn to make anything with my hands but black eyes. [This] is easier on the hands, and more satisfying." Another Dix artist has even refused to leave Ft. Dix on his days...
...Furlough should have started July 25, but the First Service Command forgot all about it. As an old time sergeant-major I indorse this one as highly probable...
...tough army sergeant cracked gloomily: "After this, I hope they won't forget to flush the bowl...
...Married. Sergeant Eugene List, 25, pianist; and Carroll Glenn, 22, Virginia-born violinist; in Manhattan...