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Vol. 15 · No. 132 · Deployed worldwide

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5 November 2026

1728 Zulu

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Smells Like A Burn Pit Candle

Smells Like A Burn Pit Candle

$15.99

For when you miss the sweet, toxic sting of deployment.

The Smells Like a Burn Pit candle is the perfect blend of nostalgia, sarcasm, and survivable air quality. Packed in a smooth glass jar, it delivers the earthy (but actually pleasant) scent of white sage and lavender—no jet fuel, melted MRE bags, or mystery plastics included.

Made from 100% natural soy wax with a cotton wick, this candle is ideal for setting the mood for introspective rage, dark humor, or just masking the smell of barracks funk. It’s everything you remember about the FOB—minus the cough and mandatory briefings.

Specs:

• 100% natural soy wax—zero toxins, 100% memories

• White sage and lavender scent: fresh, clean, and definitely not actual burn pit air

• Burns for 50–60 hours—longer than your average SRP appointment

• Glass jar with a 3” x 2” label warning of imminent sarcasm

• Made and sourced in the USA (the safe parts)

Perfect for:

• Veterans who want the memories without the respiratory issues

• Deployment reunions, care packages, and dark-humor home decor

• Lighting during mandatory fun events you can’t escape

Light it up. Breathe easy. Pretend you don’t miss it.

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