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Leg becomes airborne qualified

By Duffel Blog Staff · Bureau · 1 minute

Filed 5 October 2022 · 1551

FORT BENNING, Ga. — Well, an actual prosthetic leg has managed to become Airborne qualified.

The ceremony for said leg, which the Airborne Cadre affectionately referenced by its given name, “Fucking Leg!” will take place later this week alongside the rest of the Airborne personnel graduating the course.

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