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Vol. 15 · No. 127 · Sunday, 25 October 2026

Pentagon

Trump announces sale of Patriot missiles to Russia

White House says deal will help Moscow defend itself from Ukrainian aggression

Hegseth consults God via dumpster fire behind Pentagon

US to livestream execution of Ukraine

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Fleshlights issued to male soldiers in bid to decrease combat zone pregnancies

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Every Male Soldier will pack this towards the top, for rapid deployment.

CAMP BEUHRING, KUWAIT — The latest addition to the soldiers' packing list for deployment will contain a unique item: a fleshlight. The toys to aid soldier "urges" comes after a study titled "Combat Zone Pregnancy Rates On The Rise" was released earlier this week.

According to the report from the Department of the Army, each female that gets pregnant on deployment costs the Army over $100,000 -- in training, transport, and health care costs.

Leading the study was Lt. Col. George Frampton, who elaborated on the findings in a telephone interview.

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