Shortly after 9/11, my unit was sent over to Germany to backfill the active duty troops and run force protection details. Our lives turned into a very mundane process of perimeter patrols and working checkpoints.

On our days off, we would generally barbecue and drink beer. One particular day off, I believe it was a Saturday, I was bored and decided to go see what the USO had as it was located across the street.

Like many of you, I always thought that it was pretty much mom and apple pie. When I walked in, I was shocked to discover that not only did they have a video rental, they had an adult video rental. So as I’m perusing the XXX rated videos, I come across one featuring midget porn. Being the fine young soldier I was, I had no choice but to rent it.

Now, mind you this is probably early afternoon. I casually stroll back to the barracks, walk in the day room and fire up the VCR. Needless to say that within about 20 minutes, word spread like wildfire, and the day room was filled with every swinging dick in the company, as well as first sergeant. XO, and I think the CO even made it in there.

Let’s just say I was the hero of the day.and many high-fives resulted. I think I even boosted foot traffic into that USO. So many guys could not believe that they had an adult video rental. Lol..