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Vol. 15 · No. 129 · Thursday, 29 October 2026

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Church outraged after care package returned, included note asking for porn, beer

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COLUMBUS, OH - Leaders of the Unity Church of God were recently surprised after one of the many care packages they have sent to anonymous service members overseas was returned with all of its original contents -- but had an additional note inside from the soldier who had received it.

The note read: "Thank you for the kind gesture. Unfortunately, I have no need for any of this stuff. Please send porn and beer."

It was signed as 'Every American Soldier Ever'.

After extensive investigation, the anonymous soldier was tracked down and identified as Specialist Christopher Applewood with 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division.

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