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Vol. 15 · No. 118 · Friday, 2 October 2026

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DUFFEL BLOG PRESENTS: Minutes from this week's FRG meeting

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Welcome to Duffel Blog presents, an every once-in-a-while feature where we share inside looks into the military. Today, we're presenting the minutes from this week's family readiness group meeting.

SHARON: Hi, everyone, and thanks for making it out to the Family Readiness Group’s meeting for the month of January. Before we get started, please give a warm welcome to our newest, full-fledged member, fresh off probation, Angel. Remember, Angel’s spouse is an O-4, so please be sure to give him the respect his rank commands.

Lackluster applause from everyone.

SHARON: Angel also opened up a shop on Etsy selling tchotchkes, so make sure to spread the word! Now, let’s get started. Audi, would you like to lead us off?

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