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Vol. 15 · No. 131 · Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Pentagon
Hegseth wears Eisenhower's globe as Halloween costume
Secretary says historic artifact looks better without America's allies
Spirit Halloween store to become pop-up ICE detention center
Army FRG unveils haunted house featuring spouses saying ‘I’m fine’
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"Get A-Head In the Air Force" probably out too
Filed · 0748
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, RANDOLPH, Tx. — Amidst growing recruiting challenges, Air Force recruiters have been told to stop using a controversial recruiting slogan, sources at Air Force Recruiting Service have confirmed.
The slogan, “Join Today, Get Laid Tomorrow,” proved successful at luring recruits to serve their country. But it also led to consternation among right-wing Christian groups who believe military members should not engage in pre- and extra-marital sex.
Air & Space
Air Force says family separation provides valuable joint-service experience
Air & Space
Investigators say squadron snack bars may be undermining Hegseth’s war on fat troops
Air & Space
Officials describe drones as “community-oriented aerial law enforcement”
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