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Op-ed: I sexually identify as an A-10 thunderbolt
The following is an opinion piece written by Spc. Herbert Pansing, US Army. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Duffel Blog or
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min read
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OPINION: My wife will probably leave me now that she's been learning English
Well, this isn’t exactly the “welcome home” I expected to come back to after months on the open ocean, but I can’t say I’m surprised.
Oct 5, 2022 · 3 min read
OP-ED: Please stop building the terrain model next to the slit trench
The following is an opinion piece written by your platoon leader. Hey everyone. It's your platoon leader here. I just wanted to talk with you guys
Oct 5, 2022 · 2 min read
Opinion: There's the problem. The fuckin' doohicky ain't in the thingamajig
The following is an op-ed written by a soldier in your S-6 communications section. Oh, well now, there's your problem, soldier — the fucking doohicky
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min read
Opinion: I support the troops 100% as long as they agree 100% with my political views
By Doug Abernathy
Oct 5, 2022 · 2 min readOpinion: General standing in front of us with hands on hips isn’t really making an impression
I don’t mean to be disrespectful. I’ve been in for three years, and I understand the chain of command as well as customs and courtesies. But
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min read
Opinion: We were winning when we left
As former Presidents of the United States, we feel obligated to address President Donald Trump's sudden and reckless decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan
Oct 5, 2022 · 2 min read
Opinion: Hey wait, no one ever thanked me for John McCain’s service either
It has been 208 days since Sen. John McCain died and enough is enough. The reaction over the past few days by the “lame stream” media over comments
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 min read
Opinion: I call you ‘sir’ but that doesn’t mean I respect you, sir
How about a middle finger salute?
May 18, 2022 · 2 min read
Opinion: Honor America’s veterans by having the naivete to listen to retired generals
We should really listen to this guy.
Nov 24, 2021 · 2 min read
