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Vol. 15 · No. 129 · Wednesday, 28 October 2026

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‘Terrifying and violent:’ drill sergeant’s eyebrows exemplify lethality

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FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Sgt. First Class Allison Roto's eyebrows set the example for lethality, sources say.

In response to increasing threats from states like Iran and Russia, the U.S. Army has begun to modernize. The 21st century Army,“must dominate on all domains,” said Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley, “and Sgt. 1st Class Roto's eyebrows do just that.”

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