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Vol. 15 · No. 122 · Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Army

AI deemed ‘too smart’ to replace infantry

Prototype proved too competent, financially responsible for infantry service

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Heartwarming! This man honors soldiers every day by putting on the same uniform they do

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Ten-hut! This story won't just tug at your heartstrings, it'll have them doing pushups, too!

Pretty much everybody today will tell you they "support the troops," but what do we ever really do to show it? Well, if you ever find yourself walking around the greater Lawton area, then maybe you can look to 39-year-old Neil Frooms for inspiration. He's pretty easy to pick out of a crowd — just look for the soldier in full Army camouflage.

That's right: Frooms has been showing support for our deployed troops every day for the past two years by putting on the exact same uniform they do and then going out to interact with the public.

Heartwarming!

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