A Rookie in Ft. Bragg #[nn]

In "2. That Doggone Bugler!", Private Ned Eller navigates the chaos of basic training at Camp Roberts, where the relentless sound of the bugle cuts through the California hills, turning every routine into a comedic trial. With humor drawn from the absurdities of military life, Ned’s misadventures unfold in sharp, energetic panels that capture the spirit of a soldier just trying to keep his head above the drill sergeant’s demands.

In "3. Learning the Ropes," Private Ned Eller navigates the absurdities and challenges of basic training at Camp Roberts in Central California, where every drill, order, and mishap becomes a lesson in military life. With humor and honesty, the story captures the awkward, often hilarious moments of a rookie learning the ropes—just as the men around him try to keep their own heads above water.

In "4. Feel Like a Horse," Private Ned Eller recounts his chaotic first days of basic training at Camp Roberts in Central California, where the rigid routines and absurd drills leave him questioning his sanity—and whether he’s more horse than human. With humor and deadpan precision, Ned Eller draws from his own experiences, capturing the absurdity of military life through his own pencils, inks, letters, and script.

In this lighthearted 1942 military humor piece, Private Eller navigates the absurdities of army life with a mix of awkward charm and stubborn determination—facing battalion inspections, dodging drill sergeants, and trying (and failing) to impress the local ladies, all while mastering the art of eating in the field and surviving rifle practice. Written, drawn, and lettered by Pvt. Ned Eller himself, the story captures the everyday trials of a rookie with a wink and a grin.

In "6. This Is the Life," Private Ned Eller recounts his chaotic first days of basic training at Camp Roberts in Central California, capturing the humor and hardship of rookie life with deadpan charm. Through his own words and drawings, he navigates the absurdities of military routine, from bewildering drills to the endless parade of unfamiliar faces.

In "Half Way Mark!", Pvt. Ned Eller navigates the absurd trials of basic training with a mix of clumsy determination and deadpan humor, from wrestling with a rifle to dodging the barber’s clippers—while sharing barracks with a feline roommate who bears a striking resemblance to Krazy Kat. Written and drawn by Eller himself, the story captures the everyday chaos of military life with a wry, self-aware charm.

In "8. Problems Afield!", Pvt. Ned Eller takes on the challenges of basic military training with his usual mix of enthusiasm and comic missteps, from digging trenches to setting up gun emplacements and mastering camouflage—only to find himself in the middle of a simulated exercise testing his newfound skills. Written, drawn, and lettered by Ned Eller himself, the story captures the humor and chaos of rookie life at Ft. Bragg with a light, self-aware touch.

In "The Ghost Walks," Pvt. Ned Eller recounts his trials at Ft. Bragg with wry humor, from the endless wait for pay day to his mixed results on the bayonet course—though his grenade-throwing skills remain, well, less than stellar. Written, drawn, inked, and lettered by the man himself, it’s a lighthearted, self-deprecating peek into military life in 1942.

In "10. Shank's Mare," Private Ned Eller recounts his chaotic days in basic training at Camp Roberts, where the rigors of military life meet the absurdity of everyday soldiering. With his own art and words, he captures the humor and frustration of boot camp, from grueling drills to the strange routines that define a rookie’s first steps in the service.

In "11. It's All in the Day!" from A Rookie in Ft. Bragg, Pvt. Ned Eller navigates a series of misadventures that test his patience and patience only, from fumbling with a range finder to losing his sweetheart’s cake to his fellow trainees, enduring a doctor’s suspicion over a sore tooth, and landing in the guard house for hitch-hiking into town—each mishap delivered with a wry, self-deprecating charm by the man who wrote, drew, inked, and lettered it all.

In "12. Dust Gets in Your Eye!", Private Ned Eller navigates the absurd trials of basic training at Camp Roberts in Central California, where every dusty mile and drill sergeant’s shout feels like a test of endurance. With his own drawings and wry narration, Ned captures the humor and chaos of military life, turning ordinary moments into unforgettable mishaps.

In "13. Ready to Move On!", Private Ned Eller navigates the absurdities of basic training at Camp Roberts in Central California, where every drill, routine, and misstep feels like its own small comedy. With his own sketches and wry observations, Ned captures the everyday chaos of military life with a humor that’s both sharp and endearing.