Remember Madame Maintenace!

Above is the buxom star of Will Eisner's PS :The Preventative Maintenance Monthly which he crafted for the U.S. Army for many years following the end of The Spirit comic strip. Eisner attempted to teach fundamental and likely dull lessons about equipment upkeep to potentially disinterested troops by having aforementioned lessons taught by a tempting female by the name of Sgt. Connie Rodd. 

She's apparently inspired by Lauren Bacall. She was originally created for the WWII wartime Army Motors Magazine but shifted of to PS later during the outbreak of the Korean War. It's woefully sexist to use an attractive well-endowed woman as the comic character spokesman for such things, but likely all too effective. Here a link with much more Connie on display.  And here is another. And here is some history on Eisner's work for the Army. 

It's Memorial Day in the United States. Remember those who have given the ultimate for causes I hope still have meaning in the modern world. 

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