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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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19 Dec National Guard Most powerful military in history mobilized to arrest guy washing dishes Pentagon confirms use of 47,000 troops, 92 aircraft, and 13 general officers to oversee the operation. 2 min 10 Dec Pentagon Hegseth disappointed sexual assault training only covers prevention Defense Secretary allegedly confused training for a ‘how-to’ seminar. 2 min 28 Nov Pentagon Hegseth demands female service members treat all orders as lawful The policy was praised by creepy E-7s going through their second divorce. 1 min 12 Nov Veterans Stephen Miller calls ICE on commissary baggers for asking him to tip “He screamed that tipping was socialism and threw a can of creamed corn at the nearest enlisted kid.” 3 min 7 Nov Pentagon Cash-strapped Pentagon downgrades to military service with ads After each crossing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, sentinels now scream “AFLAC!” 1 min 31 Oct OpFor Trump announces CIA op in Venezuela will go off without a hitch next week President promises ‘best, most secret invasion ever — everybody knows it’ 2 min 6 Oct Navy & Marines Naval Academy adds 'See Spot Run' to reading list Officials say advanced students may graduate to Green Eggs and Ham 2 min 26 Sep Intel CIA destabilizes China by sending them Tylenol Agency says it will weaponize Benadryl next 3 min 19 Sep Navy & Marines Captain barely keeping a lid on all the marxism onboard USS Wasp leadership fears crew will collectivize chow line 2 min

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