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Vol. 15 · No. 114 · Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Army

Mitch McConnell returns from extended drill weekend

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First women in history to pass Infantry training pick up cigarette butts, mop floors

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CAMP GEIGER, NC — Just days after learning that four female Marines would be the first ever to complete Marine infantry training, sources confirmed they are picking up cigarette butts in the barracks parking lot.

The incredibly historic act — with the four Marines taking a knee occasionally and picking up trash on the ground — was confirmed by instructors at the School of Infantry (EAST).

"Yeah, they were picking shit up, just like every other boot-ass private here," said Sgt. Nathan Hill, while pointing out a cigarette butt the Marines missed."I think it's great that they actually passed the training, but hey, excuse me, will ya?"

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