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Vol. 15 · No. 115 · Friday, 25 September 2026

Army

Mitch McConnell returns from extended drill weekend

Staff says senator’s three-month absence was “routine National Guard obligation”

Trump considers replacing Hegseth with rock or something

Army adopts ‘Your body, my choice’ as new recruiting slogan

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Navy replaces command photos with command mugshots

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NORFOLK, VA. – In his first action as Commander of U.S. Surface Forces, Rear Adm. Richard Brown has announced that all ships will phase out official command photos in favor of official command mugshots, sources confirmed today.

“In the wake of recent incidents, the public has questioned the readiness of our fleet,” Brown said. “But now they better believe we’re ready — ready to send our commanders straight to federal prison.”

Though the new policy will supposedly expedite the booking process of its leaders and save the Navy literally dozens of dollars, not everyone is thrilled with the changes.

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