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Vol. 15 · No. 123 · Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Veterans

Vetbro apparel company pivots from stupid shirts to aggressively homoerotic ones

AI deemed ‘too smart’ to replace infantry

Hegseth opens up new TradWife MOS

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9 Jul VA launches negative disability ratings to fill budget gaps “They’re going to charge me for ‘significant reduction in BMI’ due to losing my leg,” one veteran said. 2 min 4 Jul This July 4th, remember to honor veterans who lost limbs last July 4th Officials urge Americans to keep all limbs attached until at least July 5th 3 min 14 Jun Trump declines parade march, citing sudden bone spur flare-up Insists he's ‘more injured than most heroes’ after learning parade route involves walking. 1 min 26 May California bans veteran burials due to unacceptable levels of PFAS “While the military will assuredly go on destroying the world in life, the Golden State will not allow them to do so in death,” said Gov. Newsom. 3 min 21 May Combat vet joins war on drugs He's taking a firm stance not against, but in support of drug use. 2 min 5 May Applebee's to offer free meals only to WWI veterans “Honoring the troops is core to our brand,” said Lauren Trent, Applebee’s Chief Marketing Officer. 2 min 14 Apr Man who sat out war declares war on those who didn't "People say, ‘Oh, they risked their lives, they served their country.’ But did they ever have to convince a medical doctor to write a note? I don’t think so." 3 min 21 Mar Duffel Blog’s guide to joining a foreign military Looking for a fresh start in a foreign land? We've got you covered. 4 min 12 Mar VA secretary promises to personally punch every veteran in the nutsack “If you’re excited about these changes, just wait til you see what I do to your balls.” 2 min

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