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This week in American power projection: the map was wrong, the dorms were fine, and the travel card was for official purposes.
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Course promises senior leaders ‘complete narrative dominance’ and zero accountability
Defense secretary reportedly cites ‘global lack of standards’ as destabilizing force
White House sources say ‘bombing foreigners’ remains preferred transparency substitute
Marvel says former Venezuelan leader brings ‘authentic menace’ to next film.
President says wall ‘needed a winner’ and ‘a little more gold’
Administration says it has ‘learned valuable lessons’ and ‘stopped pretending’
President says deal would be ‘tremendous,’ ‘very fair,’ and ‘honestly a win for everyone’
“We’re working hard to make the SIPR sites you need the most confusing piles of shit imaginable," an official said.
Notorious home invader finally neutralized in Christmas Eve strike, officials say.
Pentagon staff unsure whether to update safety briefs or call a meteorologist.
Pentagon confirms use of 47,000 troops, 92 aircraft, and 13 general officers to oversee the operation.
Critics question strategic value of switchblade diplomacy.
“Unless it tastes good or looks cool, I am completely out of fucks to give,” said one citizen.
Defense Secretary insists he's “ready if they need me."
Midshipmen say the rainbow dolphins “perfectly capture the soul of Navy football.”
Despite lacking a Ranger tab, defense secretary critiques women who earned theirs
Defense Secretary allegedly confused training for a ‘how-to’ seminar.
Admiral also responsible for 90% of what’s wrong with America
SECDEF roots out deep state bureaucrats pushing radical left ideologies of law and ethics.
Retired as captain, remembered as cautionary tale.
“He promised accountability,” says lawyer holding 3,000-page indictment.
The policy was praised by creepy E-7s going through their second divorce.
Every generation agrees: yours ruined everything.
The ruling has sent shockwaves through the ranks, especially among those who bought essential items like divorce attorneys, energy drinks, and Zyn.
Kingdom's sharp diplomatic gesture cuts through red tape and flesh
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