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This week in American power projection: the map was wrong, the dorms were fine, and the travel card was for official purposes.
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FORT LEAVENWORTH, KS — In an unexpected turn of events, former Marine Sgt. Guddy Hartman, recently sentenced to a ten-year term at the United States Disciplinary Barracks in Fort Leavenworth, expressed his gratitude for the transfer, citing the “luxuriously spacious and mold-free” living conditions as a significant upgrade from his previous barracks.
“It’s like I’ve won the housing lottery,” Hartman exclaimed, his voice echoing off the pristine walls of his new solo cell. “Back at Camp Pendleton, my room was so cramped, my elbows would touch both walls when I did my morning push-ups. And let’s not even talk about the mold situation. I thought I had a roommate for the longest time! Turns out it was just a wicked case of black mold that had been there so long it gained sentience.”
Hartman, convicted of “borrowing” a Humvee for an impromptu road trip to Vegas, was initially apprehensive about his sentence. However, his fears were quickly assuaged upon discovering that his new accommodations included a personal toilet, a bed without mysterious stains, and air quality that didn’t trigger his allergies.
“The air in here is so clean, I can actually breathe without wheezing. I’ve even stopped coughing up blood,” Hartman noted with a hint of joy. “I mean, sure, I miss the camaraderie of my fellow Marines, but on the bright side, I don’t have to deal with Corporal Stevens’ snoring anymore. It’s like a symphony of peace and quiet in here.”
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