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Vol. 15 · No. 130 · Saturday, 31 October 2026

Veterans

Spirit Halloween store to become pop-up ICE detention center

DHS praises seasonal retailer's expertise in occupying abandoned buildings and disappearing overnight

Army FRG unveils haunted house featuring spouses saying ‘I’m fine’

Hasan execution venue double-booked with Comic-Con

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4 Jun Taliban to probe allegations of fair treatment of women "A man should feel safe as he walks down the street, not agonizing that a woman could be around any corner." 1 min 28 Mar Jeff and Tina: Hey, uh, what in the fuck? All we asked for was 80% compliance. 2 min 14 Mar Hegseth orders military to paint 'Z' on all vehicles The markings will distinguish U.S. forces from “freedom-hating and war-mongering Ukrainians,” according to Hegseth. 3 min 19 Feb Mike Flynn appointed special envoy to the region between Putin’s ass cheeks Senior defense officials say Flynn is an accomplished expert on the international enclave. 2 min 17 Feb The pros and cons of a Russian propagandist serving as director of national intelligence Pro: This will own the libs, so hard 1 min 12 Feb NORTHCOM assures Canada new OPLAN Crimson just 'fun thought experiment' "It’s just a fun little thought experiment for our planners to get some practice.” 3 min 27 Jan North Korean soldier given sharpie for first time draws penis So typical. 2 min 27 Nov North Korean troops stunned by luxurious lifestyle of Russian counterparts “This is what a true Communist nation looks like!” said a North Korean lieutenant. 3 min 25 Nov Russian Army implements mandatory 'bring your child to work' program “You try leading a tank battalion while also finding a juice box for your kid during a mortar strike," said one lieutenant. 2 min

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