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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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Army · Page 4

Army football player has no idea he'll eventually be relieved from command

But we all saw it coming.

Filed · 1446

Relief for Cause Drill on 3….ready…BREAK!

WEST POINT, New York - A West Point cadet and football player on the Black Knights football team, currently prepping for today’s annual Army vs. Navy game, is blissfully unaware that he will be eventually relieved from command for the same behaviors currently ignored as a result of his playmaking abilities.

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