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Vol. 15 · No. 123 · Thursday, 15 October 2026

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The 12 days of extra duty

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This is some buuuuuullshit, bro.

FT. MOORE, Ga. — Duffel Blog obtained the following excerpt from a leaked IG complaint which was authenticated by an anonymous representative of the E4 Mafia.

On the first day of extra duty, my squad leader gave to me - an ass-chewing for all to see.

On the second day of extra duty, my squad leader gave to me: Two smoke sessions and an ass-chewing for all to see.

On the third day of extra duty, my squad leader gave to me: Three police calls, Two smoke sessions, and an ass-chewing for all to see.

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