This DoD Photo Is Just Begging For A Caption Contest

There’s so much going on in this recent photograph above, published on the Defense Department’s official website.

The official caption explains that a U.S. Marine from Charlie Co., 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment was helping others get through a barbed wire obstacle while training in Latvia.

But what I see is a U.S. Marine with a gigantic hole in his cammie bottoms — which rip so freaking much they should just issue them that way — screaming out “Please caption what I’m saying right now!” while the Norwegian is seen mean-mugging the camera man.

It’s just… beautiful.

 

Task & Purpose Video

Each week on Tuesdays and Fridays our team will bring you analysis of military tech, tactics, and doctrine.

 

Paul Szoldra was the Editor in Chief of Task & Purpose from October 2018 until August 2022. Since joining T&P, he has led a talented team of writers, editors, and creators who produce military journalism reaching millions of readers each month. He also founded and edits Duffel Blog, an influential satirical newsletter for the military.