Retired Marine

Ol' Tom was in his mid 50's, retired from his 30 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, started a second career. However, he just couldn't seem to get to work on time. Every day 5, 10, 15 minutes late. But he was a good worker, extremely sharp, so the Boss was in a quandary about how to deal with it.

Finally, one day he called him into the office for a talk. "Tom, I have to tell you, I like your work ethic; and you do a bang-up job, but you're being late so often is really quite bothersome."

"Yes, I know Boss, and I am working on it."

"Well good, you are a team player. That's what I like to hear. It's
odd though, you're coming in late so often. I know you're retired
from a lifelong career with the Marines.

What did they say if you came in late there?"

They always said, "Good morning, General."