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Vol. 15 · No. 122 · Monday, 12 October 2026

Army

AI deemed ‘too smart’ to replace infantry

Prototype proved too competent, financially responsible for infantry service

Hegseth opens up new TradWife MOS

DTS works properly after hack by rogue AI

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Veteran who scorns 'welfare queens' pads VA disability claim

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DENVER — Former Marine Jacob Sellers, who regularly expresses disdain for low-income recipients of public benefits, has been eagerly padding his VA disability claim since being honorably discharged last month, sources confirmed today.

Sellers, who suffers no daily physical limitations to his quality of life, recently spoke with Duffel Blog reporters during a break from drafting a list of every minor illness or injury he ever experienced on active duty.

"My friend Mike told me I should file for every medical problem I ever experienced while I was in,” said the former artilleryman whose truck bears a bumper sticker that reads “work harder, millions on welfare depend on you.”

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