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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.
Story Roundup
Situation Report
Section archive
Marines: solving every problem with either a knife hand or C4.
“I am making Havoc healthy again,” says Kennedy.
Feb 3, 2025 · 3 min read177 stories in this section
"Our nation expects only the best from SOF, including their transition to the crazed veteran life."
Jan 6, 2025 · 3 min readUncommon valor with common storage.
Dec 2, 2024 · 2 min read
“These are not the buttholes that defeated the Nazis."
Nov 8, 2024 · 3 min read
When asked for comment, a spokesperson from the Marine Corps simply stated, “Yut.”
Nov 1, 2024 · 4 min read
As recruit H. Potter was called forward, he was heard muttering, “Not Marines, not Marines."
Oct 31, 2024 · 3 min read
"Five minutes late? Start checking the dumpsters.”
Oct 28, 2024 · 3 min read
"This is a huge step forward for inclusivity in the Corps," said Lt. Col. Nathan Fluffmaster.
Oct 7, 2024 · 3 min read
We’ll ask the hard-hitting questions.
Sep 30, 2024 · 2 min read
He reads at a third-grade level.
Sep 20, 2024 · 4 min read
Don't try this at home, kids.
Sep 4, 2024 · 2 min read
'Yes, CLP is a lubricant. No, it is not meant for you'
Sep 2, 2024 · 4 min read
You can’t control Ctrl+F me? Well, Ctrl+F you, pal.
Aug 28, 2024 · 3 min read
“I thought I could trust J.D., but this changes everything,” said Gertrude Witherscotch, an 87-year-old voter.
Aug 23, 2024 · 3 min read
"For the good of the country and my own ass, he should step aside as squad leader.”
Aug 16, 2024 · 3 min read
Barracks, offices, and off-base victims come forward
Aug 3, 2024 · 4 min read
“We’re still not sure how this happened, but why question the miracle of life?”
Jun 15, 2024 · 4 min read
'We want to truly honor America's modern record of military success'
May 31, 2024 · 3 min read
3M CEO: 'Tinnitus is patriotism and vice versa.'
May 20, 2024 · 2 min read
Maybe just basic human rights and toasters in the barracks?
May 15, 2024 · 3 min read
Almost six retired Generals, four retired Colonels, and a host of personal staff assembled
May 13, 2024 · 3 min read
Bro. Seriously though, bro. Like, a snake is all neck if you think about it.
Feb 24, 2024 · 3 min read
PLA 'bout to get wrecked by 160 lbs of Monster, Copenhagen, and tattoos
Dec 22, 2023 · 2 min readYou’re in
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