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Secretary of War Hegseth Plans to Fire 20% of All Generals and Admirals; Appoints a Panel to Game Out the Future of Warfare, Including Elon Musk
I know that when the government wants to fire people, the best way to do it is to announce a staff slim-down. Judges can't force the government to retain more personnel than the government thinks they need, but they can protect left-wing saboteurs who are fired for cause. So best practice is to just say you're cutting personnel, then get rid of the saboteurs.
I don't know if Hegseth has to do that in the military, though. I think he might have more plenary power to fire people than secretaries overseeing civilian departments do. So maybe this is just a reduction in force.Either way, he'll be firing nonperforming generals and admirals.
That sounds like he's using this as cover to fire the nonperformers. But I don't know.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth will announce plans to reduce by 20% the number of positions reserved for generals and admirals during his State of the Force address on Wednesday. Hegseth approved reduction plans for the Army, Navy, Air Force and the military's joint pool earlier this month, according to memos seen by Fox News Digital. The services were directed to implement the plans and complete the reductions by Jan. 1, 2027. ... The new target doubles the 10% overall reduction in general and flag officer positions Hegseth ordered last year as part of his effort to streamline the military's senior ranks. That earlier directive separately called for a 20% reduction in active-duty four-star positions and a 20% reduction in National Guard general officers. ... Hegseth dubbed that effort "less generals, more GIs," arguing that reducing senior headquarters positions would push resources and authority toward troops closer to the fight. ... At least some of the positions will be downgraded rather than eliminated altogether. In a Sept. 16 memo approving reductions to the military's joint pool, Hegseth directed officials to establish O-6 requirements for general and flag officer positions identified for downgrade, allowing colonels and Navy captains to fill those jobs.
The announcement comes exactly one year after Hegseth summoned hundreds of generals and admirals from around the world to Quantico, Virginia, for an extraordinary gathering where he laid out his expectations for the military's senior leaders and warned those who did not support his reforms to step aside.CBS: Hegseth said he'll be firing officers who "clung to woke."
Hegseth said he's aimed for the department to be "unrelenting, unapologetic, and uncompromising" in its mission to win. Generals who "clung to the woke department or seem to think civilian control of the military is simply a suggestion, well, they no longer work here," Hegseth said.
He also announced the military would be a force of cleanshaven normies: "No beardos, no weirdoes."
"The media calls that a purge," he said. "I call it accountability, and long overdue." Hegseth also used the speech to spell out the kind of force he wants. He used a string of derogatory terms for people he said should not serve in the military: "No fatties, no t******s, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals. Just warriors."I assume the censored word is the absurdly forbidden word "trannies." Just because. Trans agitators decided they needed their own n-word to ban and decided that the very typical method of shortening a word by just ending a "y" or "ies" ending was "offensive" and a "slur." By the way, this word so offended communist propaganda outlet NPR they deleted it entirely without even noting the censorship:
"No fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals. Just warriors," Hegseth said on Wednesday. "The ideological clowns are out. The patriotic cowboys are in, with testosterone testing on top."Oorah. As you can imagine, NPR is so triggered you guys!
He also will clarify that religion is not disfavored in the military, as it was under Obama and Biden. Quite the opposite.
In his last proclamation, Hegseth declared he will establish the Office of Religious Affairs at the Pentagon that "will report straight to the top." "Cutting-edge technology ... new basing and bases ... and a better educational pipeline are still incomplete without the most essential component of our republic: faith," he told the assembled service members. He said the Defense Department has "a sacred duty" to provide troops with "first-class religious support" wherever they're sent, bashing past administrations for treating the topic as an afterthought. "Political correctness and secular humanism got a vote. Chaplains did not. Budgets were cut. Resourcing and manpower needs were ignored. Base chapels fell apart," Hegseth claimed. "Decisions about faith and religion were made by secular careerists in cubicles and lawyers running around with red tape."He's also expanding the colleges from which officers will be drawn, shifting away from woke Ivies to southern schools which probably instill more traditional (and pro-military) values.
The military training program, called "America's Corps of Cadets," will include Louisiana State University, Liberty University, Tuskegee University, Mississippi State University and Hillsdale College. "We need more officers from academic institutions like our military academies and senior military colleges, and today we're going to make that happen," Hegseth said. Each school will be a "distinguished military college" and will be expected to "maintain exceptionally high standards of cadet discipline, tactical instruction and military organization," the Pentagon chief said. ... "From the Ivy Leagues to the most liberal arts colleges, our colleges and universities have become anti-American DEI [diversity, equity and inclusion] worshipping woke factories. Qualities like grit and courage replaced with political correctness and social justice," Hegseth said. "God and country traded for Che Guevara and critical theory."He announced an Autonomous Warfare Command, which would field AI-guided military drones. Hegseth also announced a new panel to game out the massive changes in future -- actually, current -- warfighting. Elon Musk, tech mogul Palmer Lucky, and Newt Gingrich were named as leaders.
BREAKING: Secretary Pete Hegseth announces that Elon Musk will co-lead a new War Department effort studying the future of warfare during his State of the Force address.
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 30, 2026
Hegseth unveils Project Meridian, naming Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to co-lead the effort under the… pic.twitter.com/stxOPThY8z
I don't know what Gingrich is doing there. Well, I do. He considers himself a futurist and does think about military procurement. He's said of himself "I'm a hawk, but a cheap hawk," so maybe Hegseth thinks he will be able to separate the real cutting edge weaponry from the boondoggles. He also announced a "FORTRESS America" initiative.
Sean Parnell
@SeanParnellASW
Today, at Secretary Hegseth's direction, the Department of War is announcing FORTRESS America--a national insurance policy for the American homeland. Every major military installation in America will generate its own power. We are bringing our critical supply chains home. We are building strategic reserves deep enough to fight through disruption. We are securing the high ground and the airwaves--our satellites, our spectrum, and our ability to see, navigate, and communicate with one another.
Hegseth: Today at my direction we are launching Fortress America. Fortress stands for Federal Operations for Resilience, Troops resources, energy, supply, and survivability. pic.twitter.com/tlllRN1mj7
— Acyn (@Acyn) September 30, 2026
"If an adversary takes down the grid by cyberattack, by sabotage, or by any means, our bases stay lit. Our aircraft keep flying. Our command centers never go dark," he said. The effort also is meant to bring critical supply chains home, including rare earth minerals, specialty metals, semiconductors and propellants "mined in America, refined in America, built in America by American workers."He also announced some kind of new base, which I guess is a model for future bases:
Sean ParnellIn some interesting military news: the last of the legendary SR-71 Blackbirds -- the highest-flying, fastest plane, made of titanium because it's the only metal that won't melt at very high speeds -- has apparently been re-activated after having been retired in 1999. And given to NASA, for some reason. Why? They're not saying. They're saying that NASA is back in the X-Plane game, and that they'll be "flying high and fast again." But they don't specify what NASA will do with the plane.
@SeanParnellASW Today, at Secretary Hegseth's direction, the Department of War is announcing The Next Great American Base. This will be a dynamic, self-sustaining power projection platform. This will include hundreds of thousands of acres, organic power generation, modern air defenses, and cutting-edge technology.
Interviewer: You showed a picture of the Blackbird up there. Jared Isaacman: You sure that's a Blackbird? Interviewer: Well, okay. What was that picture that you showed up there? Isaacman: Like I said, NASA's getting back in the business of flying high and fast again. Interviewer: I mean, that doesn't seem like a space vehicle. It seems like an Earth-air vehicle. Isaacman: Yeah. The first "A" in NASA is our aeronautics portfolio. What we've contributed to over the decades, you may not realize this. Look, when you go see an F-22 fly at an air show and wow you, the fly-by-wire technology was us. The thrust-vectoring technology was us. NASA's been contributing to breakthroughs in aeronautics, both civil, commercial and national-security applications, for a long time. And again, kind of similar to the same theme, over the years we've been forced to spend our aeronautics budget on, like, subsidizing high-TRL efforts from big prime contractors. An engine that's 40 years old, they want to squeak 3% more fuel efficiency out of it, get NASA to pay for it. I'm like, are you kidding? There is no way we are doing that. You can underwrite that investment yourself for competitive reasons. You know what I want to do? I want to get back to the radical airframe and engine designs like we were always supposed to do, and you're getting a little bit of a taste for that on the...I don't know why that ends in a "...".
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THE BLADE, AGAIN?
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 01, 2026 01:16 PM (iFTx/)
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Blade, you need a real hobby.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 01, 2026 01:17 PM (rbvCR)
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Either way, he'll be firing nonperforming generals and admirals.
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"Admiral Blutarski. Zero point zero."
Either way, he'll be firing nonperforming generals and admirals.
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"Admiral Blutarski. Zero point zero."
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:18 PM (eRlcH)
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Percentage wise... there are more flag officers in the military now than there was at the end of WWII.
By a large margin.
By a large margin.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 01, 2026 01:18 PM (RORbl)
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And we're out of Iraq completely.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at October 01, 2026 01:19 PM (U/fqy)
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BRB, shorting perfume stocks
Posted by: 88C+u at October 01, 2026 01:19 PM (88C+u)
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Willow'd:
Good morning! From the Morning Report:
"The National Political Committee (NPC) is the governing body of the DSA. The NPC is comprised of 27 members (25 delegates plus two youth delegates) and elects its own Steering Committee, which is responsible for interim decision-making. The following caucuses are represented on the NPC:"
Who Runs the Socialist Organization Taking Over the Democrat Party?
The National Pulse: https://tinyurl.com/4zrv77wa
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at 07:26 AM
That is rich. In the confidence scheme of socialism, normally it's the marks that are described as Non-Player Characters.
"In Soviet America, the NPC cons you!" -- Yakov Smirnoff, probably
Good morning! From the Morning Report:
"The National Political Committee (NPC) is the governing body of the DSA. The NPC is comprised of 27 members (25 delegates plus two youth delegates) and elects its own Steering Committee, which is responsible for interim decision-making. The following caucuses are represented on the NPC:"
Who Runs the Socialist Organization Taking Over the Democrat Party?
The National Pulse: https://tinyurl.com/4zrv77wa
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at 07:26 AM
That is rich. In the confidence scheme of socialism, normally it's the marks that are described as Non-Player Characters.
"In Soviet America, the NPC cons you!" -- Yakov Smirnoff, probably
Posted by: SciVo at October 01, 2026 01:19 PM (ke3zm)
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NASA is calling up 70 year-old former employees to help bring the last SR-71 online.
I'm pretty sure that's literally the plot to the movie Battleship.
I'm pretty sure that's literally the plot to the movie Battleship.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 01:19 PM (gLYp7)
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Someone set us up the bomb!
Posted by: The Pentagon at October 01, 2026 01:20 PM (4NO2D)
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I don't know if Hegseth has to do that in the military, though. I think he might have more plenary power to fire people than secretaries overseeing civilian departments do.
So maybe this is just a reduction in force.
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I think it's both. Call it a reduction, but make sure most if not all of those "reduced" are the scumbag saboteurs and deep state dickless cockroaches.
Why take the chance that, even if Hegg has more power to fire these shitstains, some leftwing judge puts a stop to it?
Hell, there may be a hawaiian judge who issues a TRO against the reduction.
So maybe this is just a reduction in force.
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I think it's both. Call it a reduction, but make sure most if not all of those "reduced" are the scumbag saboteurs and deep state dickless cockroaches.
Why take the chance that, even if Hegg has more power to fire these shitstains, some leftwing judge puts a stop to it?
Hell, there may be a hawaiian judge who issues a TRO against the reduction.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 01, 2026 01:20 PM (iFTx/)
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Gentlemen, make your time.
Posted by: Pete Hegseth at October 01, 2026 01:20 PM (4NO2D)
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Do they still have that custom where a billet gets a high rank, but you revert to your substantive rank when the term ends?
Do they still have that custom where a billet gets a high rank, but you revert to your substantive rank when the term ends?
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:20 PM (eRlcH)
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Hell, there may be a hawaiian judge who issues a TRO against the reduction.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 01, 2026 01:20 PM (iFTx/)
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Which eventually leads to precedent that yes, the presidency is unitary...again.
We just keep getting back to the point where Congress should pass laws.
Hell, there may be a hawaiian judge who issues a TRO against the reduction.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 01, 2026 01:20 PM (iFTx/)
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Which eventually leads to precedent that yes, the presidency is unitary...again.
We just keep getting back to the point where Congress should pass laws.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (U/fqy)
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Love the Blade. He cuts right to the chase!
Posted by: Steely Gaze at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (Fn+3X)
Posted by: Lizzy at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (4KUe5)
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>>>"No fatties, no t******s, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals. Just warriors."
It really is a leftist purge. And long overdue.
Should have added man buns and bicyclists, too. You're an adult now. Get a proper haircut and a car.
It really is a leftist purge. And long overdue.
Should have added man buns and bicyclists, too. You're an adult now. Get a proper haircut and a car.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (TxUdT)
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Hegseth has done a great job, but he either ditches the tan shoes with gray suit or he's out. I will not tolerate such an affront to haberdashery.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (Riz8t)
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He also announced the military would be a force of cleanshaven normies: "No beardos, no weirdoes."
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Good.
No more b.s. shaving profiles.
BTW Pete, do something about ponytails in uniform, including the PT uniform.
Female troops wearing ponytails is not very professional-looking, and is a safety hazard.
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Good.
No more b.s. shaving profiles.
BTW Pete, do something about ponytails in uniform, including the PT uniform.
Female troops wearing ponytails is not very professional-looking, and is a safety hazard.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:22 PM (X7pZH)
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17 Hegseth has done a great job, but he either ditches the tan shoes with gray suit or he's out. I will not tolerate such an affront to haberdashery.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (Riz8t)
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It's sad that this is the only controversy of Trump's second term. The color of suits.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (Riz8t)
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It's sad that this is the only controversy of Trump's second term. The color of suits.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at October 01, 2026 01:22 PM (U/fqy)
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Newt!
Posted by: Guy who shouts Newt! at October 01, 2026 01:22 PM (Yx5tR)
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It's weird, the Blackbird thing.
'Cause satellites made it obsolete.
So what is the threat that requires us to fly fast, invisible and high anywhere in the world in minutes to hours?
From the nation that just announced it has weapons in space?
And has also announced it's switching from a sorta a passive satellite tracking that's 2-3 hours old, to a more active, dynamic and predictive tracking?
And recent stories of satellites, uh, dramatically failing?
'Cause satellites made it obsolete.
So what is the threat that requires us to fly fast, invisible and high anywhere in the world in minutes to hours?
From the nation that just announced it has weapons in space?
And has also announced it's switching from a sorta a passive satellite tracking that's 2-3 hours old, to a more active, dynamic and predictive tracking?
And recent stories of satellites, uh, dramatically failing?
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 01, 2026 01:22 PM (3cUTc)
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15 Also, no more civilians teaching at war colleges?
Buh-bye “Radio free Tom!”!!
Posted by: Lizzy at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (4KUe5)
The people running the mess halls breathe a sign of relief.
Buh-bye “Radio free Tom!”!!
Posted by: Lizzy at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (4KUe5)
The people running the mess halls breathe a sign of relief.
Posted by: Thrawn at October 01, 2026 01:22 PM (oPFtC)
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Should have added man buns and bicyclists, too. You're an adult now. Get a proper haircut and a car.
Who defines a proper haircut? Also, what's a car?
Who defines a proper haircut? Also, what's a car?
Posted by: George Armstrong Custer at October 01, 2026 01:22 PM (Riz8t)
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Female troops wearing ponytails is not very professional-looking, and is a safety hazard.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:22 PM (X7pZH)
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Female troops wearing beards is even less professional looking.
Female troops wearing ponytails is not very professional-looking, and is a safety hazard.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:22 PM (X7pZH)
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Female troops wearing beards is even less professional looking.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:23 PM (eRlcH)
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Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:22 PM (X7pZH)
Oh but I do love a good ponytail.
Uniform can work. Never considered both together.
Oh but I do love a good ponytail.
Uniform can work. Never considered both together.
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 01:23 PM (enkoP)
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Someone set us up the bomb!
Posted by: The Pentagon at October 01, 2026 01:20 PM (4NO2D)
All yous homos' jobs are belong to us.
- Hegseth the Barbarian.
Posted by: The Pentagon at October 01, 2026 01:20 PM (4NO2D)
All yous homos' jobs are belong to us.
- Hegseth the Barbarian.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 01, 2026 01:23 PM (TxUdT)
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Should have added man buns and bicyclists, too. You're an adult now. Get a proper haircut and a car.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (TxUdT)
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Don't think manbuns are allowed according to AR 670-1.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (TxUdT)
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Don't think manbuns are allowed according to AR 670-1.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:23 PM (X7pZH)
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There's an article over at The War Zone that talks about the SR-71 "revival."
https://tinyurl.com/4v6assdb
https://tinyurl.com/4v6assdb
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 01, 2026 01:24 PM (RORbl)
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Newt Gingrich
Newt the flute? Toot toot!
Newt the flute? Toot toot!
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 01, 2026 01:24 PM (f/FeX)
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The religion thing is funny at how much shrieking, wailing from the left.
"It's unconstitutional! Illegal!"
Please do fuck off, that's not what the 1st says.
"It's unconstitutional! Illegal!"
Please do fuck off, that's not what the 1st says.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 01, 2026 01:24 PM (3cUTc)
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Oh but I do love a good ponytail.
Uniform can work. Never considered both together.
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 01:23 PM (enkoP)
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Ponytails can be grabbed by the enemy.
It can also get caught in machinery.
Pin it up or cut it off.
Uniform can work. Never considered both together.
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 01:23 PM (enkoP)
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Ponytails can be grabbed by the enemy.
It can also get caught in machinery.
Pin it up or cut it off.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:24 PM (X7pZH)
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Small reactors for each and every Base for the win.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 01, 2026 01:25 PM (NnhvP)
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Considering the opposition Hegseth got on the nomination process, and the unsubstantiated media accusations, it seems clear that they KNEW he was going to do this, and the rotating cadre of Command Staff called in favors to try and get Hegseth out of there before he could institute the policies.
And, the fact that they seemed to know his ambitions suggests someone that was working close to him leaking out that information.....which explains some of the high ranks showed the door previously.
And, the fact that they seemed to know his ambitions suggests someone that was working close to him leaking out that information.....which explains some of the high ranks showed the door previously.
Posted by: Orson at October 01, 2026 01:25 PM (dIske)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:26 PM (l3cgK)
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and police up that moostash!
Posted by: Sergeant Major Sixta at October 01, 2026 01:26 PM (4NO2D)
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The religion thing is funny at how much shrieking, wailing from the left.
"It's unconstitutional! Illegal!"
I can't prove it, but I suspect that was included as a squirrel to distract the leftists from focusing on the other stuff they're doing.
"It's unconstitutional! Illegal!"
I can't prove it, but I suspect that was included as a squirrel to distract the leftists from focusing on the other stuff they're doing.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 01, 2026 01:26 PM (Riz8t)
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Female troops wearing beards is even less professional looking.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:23 PM (eRlcH)
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Pretty sure there's way more females with ponytails than beards, but point taken.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:23 PM (eRlcH)
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Pretty sure there's way more females with ponytails than beards, but point taken.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:26 PM (X7pZH)
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I assume SEALs and other SOF can still rock the beard in the field.
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:26 PM (KC5Lt)
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Percentage wise... there are more flag officers in the military now than there was at the end of WWII.
By a large margin.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 01, 2026 01:18 PM (RORbl)
4X, I believe. I get that there are some technical commands which didn't exist before, NAVSEA 08 (nuclear propulsion) comes to mind, but a lot of them are just bloat.
By a large margin.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 01, 2026 01:18 PM (RORbl)
4X, I believe. I get that there are some technical commands which didn't exist before, NAVSEA 08 (nuclear propulsion) comes to mind, but a lot of them are just bloat.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 01, 2026 01:26 PM (ExV1e)
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Wasn’t it under Obama that they implemented Atheist Chaplains?
Gee, and then it all fell apart. Shocking. /s
Gee, and then it all fell apart. Shocking. /s
Posted by: Lizzy at October 01, 2026 01:27 PM (4KUe5)
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Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:24 PM (X7pZH)
Oh I get it , I was simply... elsewhere
Oh I get it , I was simply... elsewhere
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 01:27 PM (enkoP)
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So no more graduating West Point cadets wearing caps inscribed with "Communism will win" while wearing Che t-shirts?
Posted by: mrp at October 01, 2026 01:27 PM (rj6Yv)
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> Small reactors for each and every Base for the win.
Posted by: AZ deplorable
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I believe one or two prototypes have been built. Not "mock ups" actual working models. Unfueled at this time, but likely will be fueled for testing next year. If not sooner.
Posted by: AZ deplorable
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I believe one or two prototypes have been built. Not "mock ups" actual working models. Unfueled at this time, but likely will be fueled for testing next year. If not sooner.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (RORbl)
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MS Now is about to cover this.
They played most of the speech to illustrate how horrible and hateful this was to their dignity.
They also had a trigger warning.
On now 'blistering speech'. Their thought leaders are on now.
They played most of the speech to illustrate how horrible and hateful this was to their dignity.
They also had a trigger warning.
On now 'blistering speech'. Their thought leaders are on now.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 105 years old - puppy at heart at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (Sco7b)
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What about a man with a beard?
Posted by: Barack at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (enkoP)
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Good for Hegseth! There might already be a maxim, but if not I'll start it right here - The higher the flag rank to fighter ratio, the less effective and competent the Force. Call it Chairborne's Maxim.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (dbZNM)
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Wasn’t it under Obama that they implemented Atheist Chaplains?
Gee, and then it all fell apart. Shocking. /s
Posted by: Lizzy at October 01, 2026 01:27 PM (4KUe5)
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Not too many troops want someone who believes in nothing "praying" over them before a mission or patrol.
Gee, and then it all fell apart. Shocking. /s
Posted by: Lizzy at October 01, 2026 01:27 PM (4KUe5)
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Not too many troops want someone who believes in nothing "praying" over them before a mission or patrol.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (X7pZH)
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Pretty sure there's way more females with ponytails than beards, but point taken.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:26 PM (X7pZH)
I thought buns were already regulation.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:26 PM (X7pZH)
I thought buns were already regulation.
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (KC5Lt)
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Also, no more civilians teaching at war colleges?
No more civilians with tenure, I don't know if they're being gotten rid of altogether.
No more civilians with tenure, I don't know if they're being gotten rid of altogether.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (ExV1e)
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47 Wasn’t it under Obama that they implemented Atheist Chaplains?
Gee, and then it all fell apart. Shocking. /s
Posted by: Lizzy at October 01, 2026 01:27 PM (4KUe5)
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Not too many troops want someone who believes in nothing "praying" over them before a mission or patrol.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (X7pZH)
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"Dear nothing. Protect these men in battle by doing nothing because you are nothing and can do nothing."
Gee, and then it all fell apart. Shocking. /s
Posted by: Lizzy at October 01, 2026 01:27 PM (4KUe5)
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Not too many troops want someone who believes in nothing "praying" over them before a mission or patrol.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (X7pZH)
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"Dear nothing. Protect these men in battle by doing nothing because you are nothing and can do nothing."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (U/fqy)
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And, the fact that they seemed to know his ambitions suggests someone that was working close to him leaking out that information.....which explains some of the high ranks showed the door previously.
Posted by: Orson at October 01, 2026 01:25 PM (dIske)
Just the other day, there was a Townhall article that suggested a recent party put all of Hegseth's Pentagon enemies in one place with the journalists to whom they've been leaking.
"The gathering — advertised as “The 5th Annual Butler Rager: Fired and Retired Edition” — brought together, socially and outside the Pentagon, figures who had become central to both sides of the internal fight: officials Hegseth's allies suspected of resisting his agenda and the journalists publishing anonymously sourced stories about that fight."
Posted by: Orson at October 01, 2026 01:25 PM (dIske)
Just the other day, there was a Townhall article that suggested a recent party put all of Hegseth's Pentagon enemies in one place with the journalists to whom they've been leaking.
"The gathering — advertised as “The 5th Annual Butler Rager: Fired and Retired Edition” — brought together, socially and outside the Pentagon, figures who had become central to both sides of the internal fight: officials Hegseth's allies suspected of resisting his agenda and the journalists publishing anonymously sourced stories about that fight."
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (gLYp7)
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Oh I get it , I was simply... elsewhere
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 01:27 PM (enkoP)
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Oh, I know.
Just a pet peeve of mine.
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 01:27 PM (enkoP)
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Oh, I know.
Just a pet peeve of mine.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (X7pZH)
53
Female troops wearing ponytails is not very professional-looking, and is a safety hazard.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy
I still don't understand why women don't get buzz cuts in basic. It grows back.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy
I still don't understand why women don't get buzz cuts in basic. It grows back.
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (Fv808)
54
BRB, shorting perfume stocks
Posted by: 88C+u at October 01, 2026 01:19 PM (88C+u)
Perfume is OUT.
Body Odor is IN.
BRB, shorting perfume stocks
Posted by: 88C+u at October 01, 2026 01:19 PM (88C+u)
Perfume is OUT.
Body Odor is IN.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (YSUhf)
55
Never having served, I don't know what the attitude personnel have toward chaplains. Actual attendance at services? Maybe not. Someone to talk to about things you don't want to discuss with an officer? More likely.
Never having served, I don't know what the attitude personnel have toward chaplains. Actual attendance at services? Maybe not. Someone to talk to about things you don't want to discuss with an officer? More likely.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (eRlcH)
56
Hegseth has done a great job, but he either ditches the tan shoes with gray suit or he's out. I will not tolerate such an affront to haberdashery.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (Riz8t)
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It's sad that this is the only controversy of Trump's second term. The color of suits.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at October 01, 2026 01:22 PM (U/fqy)
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Hegg is a pretty snappy dresser, and his suits are well tailored, but I agree with the tan shoes. Sadly, that's a product of influencer bullshit, I think starting with some half-homo on the Bachelor.
Blue suit and brown shoes are cool. Tan shoes not so much, especially when (like Hegg here) there's no other tan or brown colors in the rest of the outfit to balance.
Btw, I think that might be a light blue suit in the video, not grey. Tough to tell from the color and resolution of the vid.
Also: Hegg's pants are too short. The hems should gently cover a bit of the shoes. The "pants crease" meme.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (Riz8t)
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It's sad that this is the only controversy of Trump's second term. The color of suits.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at October 01, 2026 01:22 PM (U/fqy)
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Hegg is a pretty snappy dresser, and his suits are well tailored, but I agree with the tan shoes. Sadly, that's a product of influencer bullshit, I think starting with some half-homo on the Bachelor.
Blue suit and brown shoes are cool. Tan shoes not so much, especially when (like Hegg here) there's no other tan or brown colors in the rest of the outfit to balance.
Btw, I think that might be a light blue suit in the video, not grey. Tough to tell from the color and resolution of the vid.
Also: Hegg's pants are too short. The hems should gently cover a bit of the shoes. The "pants crease" meme.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 01, 2026 01:30 PM (iFTx/)
57
24
Female troops wearing ponytails is not very professional-looking, and is a safety hazard.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:22 PM
Female troops wearing beards is even less professional looking.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
One Sentinel Drone for every human target -- that's sounds exactly like the logic of a machine.
Make the Deal with
cTHIEL/ctCOVENANT
cthLUCKEY/ctHANDURIL
cthKARP/ctPALANTIR and you will see a world worse than ctHILLARY, a world beyondlusted for in her dreams
https://tinyurl.com/ForWARd-OneNation
https://tinyurl.com/ForWARd-TheFrankenRabbit
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-TheWARonNormalPeople
Let's GO BRANDON.
Now is NOT the time to wobble.
Take a Chance. Save the World, indict Brennan.
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-AgentOrangeOwnsTheLIBs
Female troops wearing ponytails is not very professional-looking, and is a safety hazard.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:22 PM
Female troops wearing beards is even less professional looking.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
One Sentinel Drone for every human target -- that's sounds exactly like the logic of a machine.
Make the Deal with
cTHIEL/ctCOVENANT
cthLUCKEY/ctHANDURIL
cthKARP/ctPALANTIR and you will see a world worse than ctHILLARY, a world beyondlusted for in her dreams
https://tinyurl.com/ForWARd-OneNation
https://tinyurl.com/ForWARd-TheFrankenRabbit
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-TheWARonNormalPeople
Let's GO BRANDON.
Now is NOT the time to wobble.
Take a Chance. Save the World, indict Brennan.
https://tinyurl.com/forWARd-AgentOrangeOwnsTheLIBs
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at October 01, 2026 01:30 PM (IKCAR)
58
40 Wasn’t it under Obama that they implemented Atheist Chaplains?
Gee, and then it all fell apart. Shocking. /s
Posted by: Lizzy at October 01, 2026 01:27 PM (4KUe5)
I was rather disgusted with the "chaplain" the hospital brought in for my FIL just before he died...they described him as a generic chaplain, but the guy was an athiest buddhist who was knowledgeable of a bunch of religions and sects (Catholicism, Protestantism, etc). They said it was the only guy they had available...
Gee, and then it all fell apart. Shocking. /s
Posted by: Lizzy at October 01, 2026 01:27 PM (4KUe5)
I was rather disgusted with the "chaplain" the hospital brought in for my FIL just before he died...they described him as a generic chaplain, but the guy was an athiest buddhist who was knowledgeable of a bunch of religions and sects (Catholicism, Protestantism, etc). They said it was the only guy they had available...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:30 PM (l3cgK)
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Not too many troops want someone who believes in nothing "praying" over them before a mission or patrol.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (X7pZH)
No atheists in foxholes.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (X7pZH)
No atheists in foxholes.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 01:30 PM (gLYp7)
60
I still don't understand why women don't get buzz cuts in basic. It grows back.
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (Fv80
GI Jane .
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (Fv80
GI Jane .
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:30 PM (KC5Lt)
61
I assume the censored word is the absurdly forbidden word "trannies."
Absolutely. They freaked out a month ago when he said the military did training, not trannies:
Hegseth Uses Anti-Trans Slur While Giving Defense Department Update
The real war is going so badly that they have to fall back on open bigotry to distract their base.
I'm a bit sick of news reports censoring out curse words used by senior officials or the President. They shouldn't benefit by having it cleaned up so easily offended people can tolerate it.
I don’t understand how he has time to do this shit while actively losing a war, and putting us in a bad spot if China makes a move.
Has there ever been a SecDef so focused on genitalia to such an extent they lose a war?
He lost a war and tried to bribe Iran with $300B to accept his surrender *and they laughed at him*. Then he lectures our service members about “lethality”.
And to think it's all because Trump was pissy that Obama negotiated a peace deal over a decade ago and scrapped it during his first time.
Absolutely. They freaked out a month ago when he said the military did training, not trannies:
Hegseth Uses Anti-Trans Slur While Giving Defense Department Update
The real war is going so badly that they have to fall back on open bigotry to distract their base.
I'm a bit sick of news reports censoring out curse words used by senior officials or the President. They shouldn't benefit by having it cleaned up so easily offended people can tolerate it.
I don’t understand how he has time to do this shit while actively losing a war, and putting us in a bad spot if China makes a move.
Has there ever been a SecDef so focused on genitalia to such an extent they lose a war?
He lost a war and tried to bribe Iran with $300B to accept his surrender *and they laughed at him*. Then he lectures our service members about “lethality”.
And to think it's all because Trump was pissy that Obama negotiated a peace deal over a decade ago and scrapped it during his first time.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at October 01, 2026 01:30 PM (EAQrO)
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Any officer who ever had "DEI" in his job title needs to go. Yeah, some innocents might be hurt, but it's a fifth column we can no longer afford.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 01, 2026 01:30 PM (Riz8t)
63
I thought buns were already regulation.
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (KC5Lt)
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Buns are, and during Biden's admin, ponytails and other hairstyles were allowed.
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (KC5Lt)
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Buns are, and during Biden's admin, ponytails and other hairstyles were allowed.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:30 PM (X7pZH)
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55 Never having served, I don't know what the attitude personnel have toward chaplains. Actual attendance at services? Maybe not. Someone to talk to about things you don't want to discuss with an officer? More likely.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (eRlcH)
There are three people members of the military will fight through hell to get to/protect:
Doc
Chaps
The guy with the mail
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (eRlcH)
There are three people members of the military will fight through hell to get to/protect:
Doc
Chaps
The guy with the mail
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 01:31 PM (gLYp7)
65
Love the Blade. He cuts right to the chase!
Posted by: Steely Gaze at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (Fn+3X)
_______
[Fistbump, but in a manly way. Not in a gay way.]
Posted by: Steely Gaze at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (Fn+3X)
_______
[Fistbump, but in a manly way. Not in a gay way.]
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 01, 2026 01:31 PM (iFTx/)
66
Jeez, I dislike tan shoes. They are worse than saddle-shoes, and saddle shoes belong on bobbysoxers.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 01, 2026 01:31 PM (rbvCR)
67
Blue suit and brown shoes are cool. Tan shoes not so much, especially when (like Hegg here) there's no other tan or brown colors in the rest of the outfit to balance.
Btw, I think that might be a light blue suit in the video, not grey. Tough to tell from the color and resolution of the vid.
Also: Hegg's pants are too short. The hems should gently cover a bit of the shoes. The "pants crease" meme.
This guy gets it.
Blue suit and brown shoes are cool. Tan shoes not so much, especially when (like Hegg here) there's no other tan or brown colors in the rest of the outfit to balance.
Btw, I think that might be a light blue suit in the video, not grey. Tough to tell from the color and resolution of the vid.
Also: Hegg's pants are too short. The hems should gently cover a bit of the shoes. The "pants crease" meme.
This guy gets it.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 01, 2026 01:31 PM (Riz8t)
68
The bloat is real. We used to have Captains in charge of forts. Competent leadership was the order of the day.
Posted by: Captain Wilton Parmenter at October 01, 2026 01:31 PM (Fn+3X)
69
Since when is "tranny" a slur? The term is transgender, tranny for short. Even "chicks with dicks" is incorrect (its "dudes with boobs")...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (l3cgK)
70
I wonder if beards will still be permitted on submarines.
Posted by: Bulg at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (77rzZ)
71
"TRUMPS breaking laws LEFT AND RIGHT!!" -- People who stood by while Obama vastly reduced generals.
Posted by: Axeman at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (Fi81e)
72
On of the biggest reasons this, the getting rid of and stopping Hegseth, is such a priority to the left is, it's an article of faith that desegregation and all that in the military top-down was not just a model of how to do it but also opened up the rest of society.
That the military was their little sandbox forever and ever now for social change they could force out to the rest of society.
So the whole trannies was to push that out on the rest of America.
Recall just a few short years ago, our men were being forced/humiliated to march in high heels and carry the fag flag, ffs.
Every single office in that chain of command ought to be discharged and stripped of their pension.
That the military was their little sandbox forever and ever now for social change they could force out to the rest of society.
So the whole trannies was to push that out on the rest of America.
Recall just a few short years ago, our men were being forced/humiliated to march in high heels and carry the fag flag, ffs.
Every single office in that chain of command ought to be discharged and stripped of their pension.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (3cUTc)
73
Stocks bouncing up a bit.
Nice to see people paying attention again now that Labor Day is over.
I expect a pretty big bounce if the Reps win and a big ole collapse if the Dims win in Nov.
Stocks bouncing up a bit.
Nice to see people paying attention again now that Labor Day is over.
I expect a pretty big bounce if the Reps win and a big ole collapse if the Dims win in Nov.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (YSUhf)
74
Fire generals and admirals? Horrors! It cannot be done!
Until you read that Grant, Meade, and Sherman ended the Civil War, not Pope, McClelland, McClernan, Burnside, Hooker, and many other predecessors. Who remembers the names of high- and mid-rank Army officers who were sacked by Marshall and McNair after the Louisiana Maneuvers and other pre-WW2 war games in 1941?
Until you read that Grant, Meade, and Sherman ended the Civil War, not Pope, McClelland, McClernan, Burnside, Hooker, and many other predecessors. Who remembers the names of high- and mid-rank Army officers who were sacked by Marshall and McNair after the Louisiana Maneuvers and other pre-WW2 war games in 1941?
Posted by: Gref at October 01, 2026 01:33 PM (5rh/l)
75
I believe one or two prototypes have been built. Not "mock ups" actual working models. Unfueled at this time, but likely will be fueled for testing next year. If not sooner.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (RORbl)
There is at least one SMR company who have attained criticality.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (RORbl)
There is at least one SMR company who have attained criticality.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 01, 2026 01:33 PM (ExV1e)
76
Female troops wearing ponytails is not very professional-looking, and is a safety hazard.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:22 PM (X7pZH)
If I remember correctly the Danish - or maybe the Dutch - Army used to allow long hair on its troops (this was during the Cold War and they only had males - no females). Anyways their armored troops - those in tanks - quickly learned to cut their hair as the traversing mechanisms inside turrets were pretty unforgiving. No need to go to the barbershop after getting entangled in one of those. Heh.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:22 PM (X7pZH)
If I remember correctly the Danish - or maybe the Dutch - Army used to allow long hair on its troops (this was during the Cold War and they only had males - no females). Anyways their armored troops - those in tanks - quickly learned to cut their hair as the traversing mechanisms inside turrets were pretty unforgiving. No need to go to the barbershop after getting entangled in one of those. Heh.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 01, 2026 01:33 PM (dbZNM)
77
Brown shoes don't make it.
Posted by: Frank Zappa, 1971 at October 01, 2026 01:33 PM (Fn+3X)
78
I wonder if beards will still be permitted on submarines.
Posted by: Bulg at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (77rzZ)
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Don't ask, don't tell.
Posted by: Bulg at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (77rzZ)
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Don't ask, don't tell.
Posted by: Axeman at October 01, 2026 01:33 PM (Fi81e)
79
Since when is "tranny" a slur? The term is transgender, tranny for short. Even "chicks with dicks" is incorrect (its "dudes with boobs")...
I prefer the more concise "nut case".
I prefer the more concise "nut case".
Posted by: Archimedes at October 01, 2026 01:33 PM (Riz8t)
80
[Fistbump, but in a manly way. Not in a gay way.]
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 01, 2026 01:31 PM (iFTx/)
For dominance!
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 01, 2026 01:31 PM (iFTx/)
For dominance!
Posted by: Graham Platner at October 01, 2026 01:33 PM (gLYp7)
81
Small reactors for each and every Base for the win.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 01, 2026 01:25 PM (NnhvP)
AZ Deplorable, can you call or text, or e-mail me? Ben Had will have my number. I had your number in my old phone, but lost it. Hope to see you in TX.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 01, 2026 01:25 PM (NnhvP)
AZ Deplorable, can you call or text, or e-mail me? Ben Had will have my number. I had your number in my old phone, but lost it. Hope to see you in TX.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 01, 2026 01:33 PM (4znQE)
82
My understanding is career Colonels have either screwed up bad some where or refuse to be ass kissers?
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:33 PM (KC5Lt)
83
71 "TRUMPS breaking laws LEFT AND RIGHT!!" -- People who stood by while Obama vastly reduced generals.
Posted by: Axeman at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (Fi81e)
And Biden's (okay, Obama's) underlings engaged in decidedly illegal behavior...
Posted by: Axeman at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (Fi81e)
And Biden's (okay, Obama's) underlings engaged in decidedly illegal behavior...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:34 PM (l3cgK)
84
I wonder if beards will still be permitted on submarines.
Posted by: Bulg at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (77rzZ)
But I don't want to get on the boat!
- Michelle Obama
Posted by: Bulg at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (77rzZ)
But I don't want to get on the boat!
- Michelle Obama
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 01:34 PM (gLYp7)
85
I assume SEALs and other SOF can still rock the beard in the field.
Posted by: polynikes
Probably need beards when undercover in Muzzy lands.
Posted by: polynikes
Probably need beards when undercover in Muzzy lands.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 01, 2026 01:34 PM (NnhvP)
86
79 Since when is "tranny" a slur? The term is transgender, tranny for short. Even "chicks with dicks" is incorrect (its "dudes with boobs")...
I prefer the more concise "nut case".
Posted by: Archimedes at October 01, 2026 01:33 PM (Riz8t)
Um, tranny is 6 letters, "nut case" is 7 letters and a space...
I know, no math...
I prefer the more concise "nut case".
Posted by: Archimedes at October 01, 2026 01:33 PM (Riz8t)
Um, tranny is 6 letters, "nut case" is 7 letters and a space...
I know, no math...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:35 PM (l3cgK)
87
Never having served, I don't know what the attitude personnel have toward chaplains. Actual attendance at services? Maybe not. Someone to talk to about things you don't want to discuss with an officer? More likely.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (eRlcH)
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We had a chaplain who before we went outside the wire, would pray over us, he would be there for soldiers experiencing personal issues, conduct services on Sunday, which were attended by a fair amount of soldiers, and he even accompanied us on patrols.
Chaplains are pretty much very well regarded by the troops.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (eRlcH)
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We had a chaplain who before we went outside the wire, would pray over us, he would be there for soldiers experiencing personal issues, conduct services on Sunday, which were attended by a fair amount of soldiers, and he even accompanied us on patrols.
Chaplains are pretty much very well regarded by the troops.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:35 PM (X7pZH)
88
Jeez, I dislike tan shoes. They are worse than saddle-shoes, and saddle shoes belong on bobbysoxers.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 01, 2026 01:31 PM (rbvCR)
Tan shoes, and pink shoelaces,
A polka-dot vest, and Man oh Man,
A pink Panama with a purple hat band.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 01, 2026 01:31 PM (rbvCR)
Tan shoes, and pink shoelaces,
A polka-dot vest, and Man oh Man,
A pink Panama with a purple hat band.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 01, 2026 01:36 PM (4znQE)
89
85 I assume SEALs and other SOF can still rock the beard in the field.
Posted by: polynikes
Probably need beards when undercover in Muzzy lands.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 01, 2026 01:34 PM (NnhvP)
I was told many years ago that you could wear facial hair as long as a gas mask could cover it (trimmed around the mouth, face, and chin for a good seal)
Posted by: polynikes
Probably need beards when undercover in Muzzy lands.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 01, 2026 01:34 PM (NnhvP)
I was told many years ago that you could wear facial hair as long as a gas mask could cover it (trimmed around the mouth, face, and chin for a good seal)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:36 PM (l3cgK)
90
The SR-71 was a diamond in the rough. A platform to be built upon. Sure, it had its problems but you take the good with the bad.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at October 01, 2026 01:37 PM (VQ7/I)
91
And, the fact that they seemed to know his ambitions suggests someone that was working close to him leaking out that information.....which explains some of the high ranks showed the door previously.
Posted by: Orson
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Very plausible except I think one of those was Driscoll, the fired Sec. of Army who was befriending types like Milley after being in office.
Vance was involved in putting Driscoll in that office.
Posted by: Orson
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Very plausible except I think one of those was Driscoll, the fired Sec. of Army who was befriending types like Milley after being in office.
Vance was involved in putting Driscoll in that office.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 01:37 PM (E4rtv)
92
The real war is going so badly that they have to fall back on open bigotry to distract their base.
Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at October 01, 2026 01:30 PM (EAQrO
This is sad and funny at the same time.
Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at October 01, 2026 01:30 PM (EAQrO
This is sad and funny at the same time.
Posted by: dantesed at October 01, 2026 01:37 PM (Oy/m2)
93
I haven’t wore a suit in over 20 years. I used to dress really sharp but now I dress comfortable.
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:37 PM (KC5Lt)
94
If I remember correctly the Danish - or maybe the Dutch - Army used to allow long hair on its troops (this was during the Cold War and they only had males - no females). Anyways their armored troops - those in tanks - quickly learned to cut their hair as the traversing mechanisms inside turrets were pretty unforgiving. No need to go to the barbershop after getting entangled in one of those. Heh.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 01, 2026 01:33 PM (dbZNM)
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When I worked in the turret, my hair was short.
That's horrifying to even think about, especially hair getting caught in the slipring between the turret and the hull.
Yikes on bikes.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 01, 2026 01:33 PM (dbZNM)
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When I worked in the turret, my hair was short.
That's horrifying to even think about, especially hair getting caught in the slipring between the turret and the hull.
Yikes on bikes.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:37 PM (X7pZH)
95
Um, tranny is 6 letters, "nut case" is 7 letters and a space...
I know, no math...
True, but the extra letters in "transgender" are implied. I count those.
Um, tranny is 6 letters, "nut case" is 7 letters and a space...
I know, no math...
True, but the extra letters in "transgender" are implied. I count those.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 01, 2026 01:37 PM (Riz8t)
96
Who remembers the names of high- and mid-rank Army officers who were sacked by Marshall and McNair after the Louisiana Maneuvers and other pre-WW2 war games in 1941?
Posted by: Gref
Uhm....not just pre-war....
He was a strong pre-war trainer and administrator — Marshall called him "one of the best" — but he had little field-combat experience when he took II Corps in North Africa. During the Kasserine Pass defeat he ran his headquarters from a bunker roughly 70 miles behind the lines, never visited the front, and scattered his units too far apart for mutual support.
After the rout, Eisenhower relieved him on March 5–6, 1943, and he became the first of seven American corps commanders in WWII to be removed from command.
Posted by: Gref
Uhm....not just pre-war....
He was a strong pre-war trainer and administrator — Marshall called him "one of the best" — but he had little field-combat experience when he took II Corps in North Africa. During the Kasserine Pass defeat he ran his headquarters from a bunker roughly 70 miles behind the lines, never visited the front, and scattered his units too far apart for mutual support.
After the rout, Eisenhower relieved him on March 5–6, 1943, and he became the first of seven American corps commanders in WWII to be removed from command.
Posted by: Major General Fredendall at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (EAQrO)
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90 The SR-71 was a diamond in the rough. A platform to be built upon. Sure, it had its problems but you take the good with the bad.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at October 01, 2026 01:37 PM (VQ7/I)
Titanium is expensive and hard to work with...SR-71's skin was made of it.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at October 01, 2026 01:37 PM (VQ7/I)
Titanium is expensive and hard to work with...SR-71's skin was made of it.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (l3cgK)
98
Worn = wore
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (KC5Lt)
99
If I remember correctly the Danish - or maybe the Dutch - Army used to allow long hair on its troops (this was during the Cold War and they only had males - no females). Anyways their armored troops - those in tanks - quickly learned to cut their hair as the traversing mechanisms inside turrets were pretty unforgiving. No need to go to the barbershop after getting entangled in one of those. Heh.
Posted by: Chairborne!.
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Dutch army was unionized.
If I remember correctly the Danish - or maybe the Dutch - Army used to allow long hair on its troops (this was during the Cold War and they only had males - no females). Anyways their armored troops - those in tanks - quickly learned to cut their hair as the traversing mechanisms inside turrets were pretty unforgiving. No need to go to the barbershop after getting entangled in one of those. Heh.
Posted by: Chairborne!.
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Dutch army was unionized.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (E4rtv)
100
I assume SEALs and other SOF can still rock the beard in the field.
Posted by: polynikes
Nope.
August 2025, SecWar issued a directive (Grooming Standards for Facial Hair) ordering all military - including SEALs to adopt the Navy’s strict grooming and uniform standards — including a clean‑shaven face. Also, unofficial logos and unit insignia were banned.
Posted by: polynikes
Nope.
August 2025, SecWar issued a directive (Grooming Standards for Facial Hair) ordering all military - including SEALs to adopt the Navy’s strict grooming and uniform standards — including a clean‑shaven face. Also, unofficial logos and unit insignia were banned.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (gLYp7)
101
I guy who was a year ahead of me in HS went ROTC in college and then made the Army his career. He was a tank commander. He made general, then retired. Said he didn't want to deal with the BS at that level
Posted by: Smell the Glove at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (jivel)
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92 The real war is going so badly that they have to fall back on open bigotry to distract their base.
Intercepted Reddit Transmissions
This is sad and funny at the same time.
Posted by: dantesed
But mostly retarded lol.
Intercepted Reddit Transmissions
This is sad and funny at the same time.
Posted by: dantesed
But mostly retarded lol.
Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at October 01, 2026 01:39 PM (EAQrO)
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70 I wonder if beards will still be permitted on submarines.
Posted by: Bulg at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (77rzZ)
No...breaks discipline...
The only place they will likely be allowed in special forces who are designed to infiltrate and blend in for some missions...
Posted by: Bulg at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (77rzZ)
No...breaks discipline...
The only place they will likely be allowed in special forces who are designed to infiltrate and blend in for some missions...
Posted by: Nova Local at October 01, 2026 01:39 PM (tOcjL)
Posted by: Archimedes at October 01, 2026 01:39 PM (Riz8t)
105
...Hell, there may be a hawaiian judge who issues a TRO against the reduction.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 01, 2026 01:20 PM (iFTx/)
Hell, my money's on a Traffic Court Judge stopping him.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 01, 2026 01:20 PM (iFTx/)
Hell, my money's on a Traffic Court Judge stopping him.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 01, 2026 01:39 PM (dbZNM)
106
Let’s build the best fighter jet in the world and then destroy all the special machinery that built them.
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:39 PM (KC5Lt)
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95
Um, tranny is 6 letters, "nut case" is 7 letters and a space...
I know, no math...
True, but the extra letters in "transgender" are implied. I count those.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 01, 2026 01:37 PM (Riz8t)
They both need to see PsychoTheRapist...
Um, tranny is 6 letters, "nut case" is 7 letters and a space...
I know, no math...
True, but the extra letters in "transgender" are implied. I count those.
Posted by: Archimedes at October 01, 2026 01:37 PM (Riz8t)
They both need to see PsychoTheRapist...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:39 PM (l3cgK)
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106 Let’s build the best fighter jet in the world and then destroy all the special machinery that built them.
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:39 PM (KC5Lt)
Job security?
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:39 PM (KC5Lt)
Job security?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:40 PM (l3cgK)
109
65 Love the Blade. He cuts right to the chase!
Posted by: Steely Gaze at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (Fn+3X)
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[Fistbump, but in a manly way. Not in a gay way.]
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 01, 2026 01:31 PM (iFTx/)
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Bob Dole approves this manly fistbumping. Bob Dole approved this message.
Posted by: Steely Gaze at October 01, 2026 01:21 PM (Fn+3X)
_______
[Fistbump, but in a manly way. Not in a gay way.]
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 01, 2026 01:31 PM (iFTx/)
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Bob Dole approves this manly fistbumping. Bob Dole approved this message.
Posted by: Bob Dole at October 01, 2026 01:40 PM (0256r)
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82 My understanding is career Colonels have either screwed up bad some where or refuse to be ass kissers?
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:33 PM (KC5Lt)
Nah, the promotion availability from O-6 to O-7 is tiny...it's where in the past, only the politicos could even get promoted...
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:33 PM (KC5Lt)
Nah, the promotion availability from O-6 to O-7 is tiny...it's where in the past, only the politicos could even get promoted...
Posted by: Nova Local at October 01, 2026 01:40 PM (tOcjL)
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Not too many troops want someone who believes in nothing "praying" over them before a mission or patrol.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (X7pZH)
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Insofar as I may be heard by anything, which may or may not care what I say, I ask, if it matters, that you be forgiven for anything you may have done or failed to do which requires forgiveness. Conversely, if not forgiveness but something else may be required to insure any possible benefit for which you may be eligible after the destruction of your body, I ask that this, whatever it may be, be granted or withheld, as the case may be, in such a manner as to insure your receiving said benefit. I ask this in my capacity as your elected intermediary between yourself and that which may not be yourself, but which may have an interest in the matter of your receiving as much as it is possible for you to receive of this thing, and which may in some way be influenced by this ceremony. Amen.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (X7pZH)
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Insofar as I may be heard by anything, which may or may not care what I say, I ask, if it matters, that you be forgiven for anything you may have done or failed to do which requires forgiveness. Conversely, if not forgiveness but something else may be required to insure any possible benefit for which you may be eligible after the destruction of your body, I ask that this, whatever it may be, be granted or withheld, as the case may be, in such a manner as to insure your receiving said benefit. I ask this in my capacity as your elected intermediary between yourself and that which may not be yourself, but which may have an interest in the matter of your receiving as much as it is possible for you to receive of this thing, and which may in some way be influenced by this ceremony. Amen.
Posted by: Zombie Roger Zelazny at October 01, 2026 01:40 PM (Yx5tR)
112
I'm cautiously optimistic.
We have been brass heavy for a looooong time and anyone above O6 is probably sucking cock by choice (I have known a few exceptions but they were just that: exceptions)
We have been brass heavy for a looooong time and anyone above O6 is probably sucking cock by choice (I have known a few exceptions but they were just that: exceptions)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at October 01, 2026 01:41 PM (s1VwS)
113
Big Mike's shoulders are too wide to fit into a sub hatch. Never mind her booty.
Posted by: Wide Ride at October 01, 2026 01:41 PM (Fn+3X)
114
100 I assume SEALs and other SOF can still rock the beard in the field.
Posted by: polynikes
Nope.
August 2025, SecWar issued a directive (Grooming Standards for Facial Hair) ordering all military - including SEALs to adopt the Navy’s strict grooming and uniform standards — including a clean‑shaven face. Also, unofficial logos and unit insignia were banned.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (gLYp7)
Ah...I was told you could still wear a trimmed beard, but that was more than a decade ago by a Navy Captain...
Posted by: polynikes
Nope.
August 2025, SecWar issued a directive (Grooming Standards for Facial Hair) ordering all military - including SEALs to adopt the Navy’s strict grooming and uniform standards — including a clean‑shaven face. Also, unofficial logos and unit insignia were banned.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (gLYp7)
Ah...I was told you could still wear a trimmed beard, but that was more than a decade ago by a Navy Captain...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:41 PM (l3cgK)
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74 Fire generals and admirals? Horrors! It cannot be done!
Until you read that Grant, Meade, and Sherman ended the Civil War, not Pope, McClelland, McClernan, Burnside, Hooker, and many other predecessors. Who remembers the names of high- and mid-rank Army officers who were sacked by Marshall and McNair after the Louisiana Maneuvers and other pre-WW2 war games in 1941?
Posted by: Gref
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During peacetime, the armed forces have a tendency to backslide into bureaucrats instead of fighters. Every war indicates the problems with that where deadwood has to be culled, command structures altered, and policies changed.
Until you read that Grant, Meade, and Sherman ended the Civil War, not Pope, McClelland, McClernan, Burnside, Hooker, and many other predecessors. Who remembers the names of high- and mid-rank Army officers who were sacked by Marshall and McNair after the Louisiana Maneuvers and other pre-WW2 war games in 1941?
Posted by: Gref
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During peacetime, the armed forces have a tendency to backslide into bureaucrats instead of fighters. Every war indicates the problems with that where deadwood has to be culled, command structures altered, and policies changed.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 01:41 PM (E4rtv)
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No...breaks discipline...
The only place they will likely be allowed in special forces who are designed to infiltrate and blend in for some missions...
Posted by: Nova Local \
I was told that the reason beards were allowed on submarines was because shaving cream canisters could be a danger the high underwater pressures. Maybe they found a way around that.
The only place they will likely be allowed in special forces who are designed to infiltrate and blend in for some missions...
Posted by: Nova Local \
I was told that the reason beards were allowed on submarines was because shaving cream canisters could be a danger the high underwater pressures. Maybe they found a way around that.
Posted by: Bulg at October 01, 2026 01:41 PM (77rzZ)
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GRRRR!!!! Bad, bad, bad. Why open old wounds Hegseth?
I have yet been able to find a decently preserved version of Fortress America (tm) that I could afford. Makes me want to go kick that "friend" who raided my storage unit while I was in the Army and stole all my gamer shit again. I've replaced the Axis and Allies and some books but there was stuff in there you can't replace.
I have yet been able to find a decently preserved version of Fortress America (tm) that I could afford. Makes me want to go kick that "friend" who raided my storage unit while I was in the Army and stole all my gamer shit again. I've replaced the Axis and Allies and some books but there was stuff in there you can't replace.
Posted by: Reforger at October 01, 2026 01:41 PM (MQYOv)
118
The left: Trust the generals!
Also the left: General Betray-us (full page NYT ad)
And also the left: the Secretary of the military can't fire the generals!
Also the left: General Betray-us (full page NYT ad)
And also the left: the Secretary of the military can't fire the generals!
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 01, 2026 01:41 PM (3cUTc)
119
104 Dutch army was unionized.
That's a serious charge.
Posted by: Archimedes
They did face some resistance.
That's a serious charge.
Posted by: Archimedes
They did face some resistance.
Posted by: 88C+u at October 01, 2026 01:42 PM (88C+u)
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73
Stocks bouncing up a bit.
Nice to see people paying attention again now that Labor Day is over.
I expect a pretty big bounce if the Reps win and a big ole collapse if the Dims win in Nov.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (YSUhf)
Initial 2026 3rd Quarter GDP is scheduled to be reported the Thursday before the Nov 3rd election, on October 29th. Five days before the election. Latest Atlanta Fed estimate is +3.7 percent.
Stocks bouncing up a bit.
Nice to see people paying attention again now that Labor Day is over.
I expect a pretty big bounce if the Reps win and a big ole collapse if the Dims win in Nov.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (YSUhf)
Initial 2026 3rd Quarter GDP is scheduled to be reported the Thursday before the Nov 3rd election, on October 29th. Five days before the election. Latest Atlanta Fed estimate is +3.7 percent.
Posted by: Gref at October 01, 2026 01:42 PM (5rh/l)
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Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (gLYp7)
I like Hesgeth but have to say I disagree with this for a number of reasons.
I like Hesgeth but have to say I disagree with this for a number of reasons.
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:42 PM (KC5Lt)
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When I worked in the turret, my hair was short.
That's horrifying to even think about, especially hair getting caught in the slipring between the turret and the hull.
Yikes on bikes.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:37 PM (X7pZH)
I was in armored units and even took off my wedding ring when onboard. Too many things to get caught on and get a finger ripped off.
That's horrifying to even think about, especially hair getting caught in the slipring between the turret and the hull.
Yikes on bikes.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:37 PM (X7pZH)
I was in armored units and even took off my wedding ring when onboard. Too many things to get caught on and get a finger ripped off.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 01, 2026 01:42 PM (dbZNM)
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113 Big Mike's shoulders are too wide to fit into a sub hatch. Never mind her booty.
Posted by: Wide Ride at October 01, 2026 01:41 PM (Fn+3X)
The Khardashians are weapons of Ass Destruction...
Posted by: Wide Ride at October 01, 2026 01:41 PM (Fn+3X)
The Khardashians are weapons of Ass Destruction...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:42 PM (l3cgK)
124
Ah...I was told you could still wear a trimmed beard, but that was more than a decade ago by a Navy Captain...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:41 PM (l3cgK)
The memo says individual operators can request a case-by-case waiver, but due to CBRN threat in theater, clean shave is required by policy.
Hegseth deemed the threat of chem/bio attacks in a general area to be a greater threat than the 'that guy doesn't have a beard!' since by the time you're face to face with a SEAL, it's already too late.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:41 PM (l3cgK)
The memo says individual operators can request a case-by-case waiver, but due to CBRN threat in theater, clean shave is required by policy.
Hegseth deemed the threat of chem/bio attacks in a general area to be a greater threat than the 'that guy doesn't have a beard!' since by the time you're face to face with a SEAL, it's already too late.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 01:42 PM (gLYp7)
125
He also announced the military would be a force of cleanshaven normies: "No beardos, no weirdoes."
PO-LEASE THAT MOOSTASH!!!!
PO-LEASE THAT MOOSTASH!!!!
Posted by: MSgt Sixta, grooming standard fanatic at October 01, 2026 01:43 PM (TbWk/)
126
So no Top Gun mustaches ?
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:43 PM (KC5Lt)
127
I was told many years ago that you could wear facial hair as long as a gas mask could cover it (trimmed around the mouth, face, and chin for a good seal)
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:36 PM (l3cgK)
An M-40 filtered mask will not seal properly on someone with a beard or even just a goatee. Don't ask me how I know this.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:36 PM (l3cgK)
An M-40 filtered mask will not seal properly on someone with a beard or even just a goatee. Don't ask me how I know this.
Posted by: Doof at October 01, 2026 01:43 PM (jgdZo)
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I was in armored units and even took off my wedding ring when onboard. Too many things to get caught on and get a finger ripped off.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 01, 2026 01:42 PM (dbZNM)
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Yeah, I didn't wear any jewelry either.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 01, 2026 01:42 PM (dbZNM)
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Yeah, I didn't wear any jewelry either.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:43 PM (X7pZH)
129
People who call white people they don't like white supremacists and Nazis are offended by the word trannies.
Eat a large back of dicks.
Eat a large back of dicks.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 01, 2026 01:43 PM (viF8m)
130
100 I assume SEALs and other SOF can still rock the beard in the field.
Posted by: polynikes
Nope.
August 2025, SecWar issued a directive (Grooming Standards for Facial Hair) ordering all military - including SEALs to adopt the Navy’s strict grooming and uniform standards — including a clean‑shaven face. Also, unofficial logos and unit insignia were banned.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (gLYp7)
Yes, they'd have to be tasked to a mission needing it to get an exception - since they'd train up for the mission, they'd have time to let the hair go (and by saying everyone is groomed publicly, that's good for an op)...
Posted by: polynikes
Nope.
August 2025, SecWar issued a directive (Grooming Standards for Facial Hair) ordering all military - including SEALs to adopt the Navy’s strict grooming and uniform standards — including a clean‑shaven face. Also, unofficial logos and unit insignia were banned.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (gLYp7)
Yes, they'd have to be tasked to a mission needing it to get an exception - since they'd train up for the mission, they'd have time to let the hair go (and by saying everyone is groomed publicly, that's good for an op)...
Posted by: Nova Local at October 01, 2026 01:43 PM (tOcjL)
131
104 Dutch army was unionized.
That's a serious charge.
Posted by: Archimedes
Well, it is not exactly Pickett's charge but it is true.
"The Royal Netherlands Army is unique among modern militaries for its extensive unionization, where approximately 80% of military personnel are members of trade unions. This system allows soldiers to negotiate working conditions, pay, and regulations, reflecting the military's integration into broader Dutch societal norms."
That's a serious charge.
Posted by: Archimedes
Well, it is not exactly Pickett's charge but it is true.
"The Royal Netherlands Army is unique among modern militaries for its extensive unionization, where approximately 80% of military personnel are members of trade unions. This system allows soldiers to negotiate working conditions, pay, and regulations, reflecting the military's integration into broader Dutch societal norms."
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 01:44 PM (E4rtv)
132
"... you are nothing and can do nothing."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (U/fqy)
Sounds like Iosef Tarasov's father praying over him after telling him who John Wick is.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (U/fqy)
Sounds like Iosef Tarasov's father praying over him after telling him who John Wick is.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 01, 2026 01:44 PM (ExV1e)
133
I was told that the reason beards were allowed on submarines was because shaving cream canisters could be a danger the high underwater pressures. Maybe they found a way around that.
Posted by: Bulg at October 01, 2026 01:41 PM (77rzZ)
Shaving soap. That's all that I use. No canned stuff.
Posted by: Bulg at October 01, 2026 01:41 PM (77rzZ)
Shaving soap. That's all that I use. No canned stuff.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 01, 2026 01:44 PM (dbZNM)
134
I read that the Mexican Army in the 1930s was about 35,000 strong, 15,000 of whom were officers. And about 300 of those were generals.
Talk about top-heavy command structure.
Talk about top-heavy command structure.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 01, 2026 01:44 PM (amcLV)
135
So no Top Gun mustaches ?
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:43 PM (KC5Lt)
Can't come outside the edges of your mouth.
The entire facial hair policy is driven by getting a solid seal on your mask.
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:43 PM (KC5Lt)
Can't come outside the edges of your mouth.
The entire facial hair policy is driven by getting a solid seal on your mask.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 01:44 PM (gLYp7)
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Posted by: Zombie Roger Zelazny at October 01, 2026 01:40 PM (Yx5tR)
You should become an Atheist military chaplain!
You should become an Atheist military chaplain!
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 01, 2026 01:45 PM (JrHfD)
137
AZ Deplorable, can you call or text, or e-mail me? Ben Had will have my number. I had your number in my old phone, but lost it. Hope to see you in TX.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Number requested.
We'll see you there for sure.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
Number requested.
We'll see you there for sure.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at October 01, 2026 01:45 PM (NnhvP)
138
shaving cream canisters could be a danger the high underwater pressures. Maybe they found a way around that.
Posted by: Bulg
Shaving Cream? That was my big hit song!
Posted by: Bulg
Shaving Cream? That was my big hit song!
Posted by: Benny Bell at October 01, 2026 01:45 PM (Fn+3X)
Posted by: t-bird at October 01, 2026 01:45 PM (OQfsE)
140
Bring back boot polishing!!! Builds character.
Posted by: Reforger at October 01, 2026 01:45 PM (MQYOv)
141
Sounds like Iosef Tarasov's father praying over him after telling him who John Wick is.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 01, 2026 01:44 PM (ExV1e)
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"I saw him kill three men in a bar with a pencil. A FUCKING PENCIL!!"
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 01, 2026 01:44 PM (ExV1e)
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"I saw him kill three men in a bar with a pencil. A FUCKING PENCIL!!"
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 01, 2026 01:45 PM (amcLV)
Posted by: DaveA at October 01, 2026 01:45 PM (FhXTo)
143
Who remembers the names of high- and mid-rank Army officers who were sacked by Marshall and McNair after the Louisiana Maneuvers and other pre-WW2 war games in 1941?
Posted by: Gref
__________
Marshall told a general he was needed for an important post. The general replied that his wife was away and so he couldn't close up his house. Marshall exclaimed, "But this is important and you're a general!" The man replied complacently, "Well, I'm sorry." Marshall said, "I'm sorry too, but you will be placed on the retired list tomorrow."
Who remembers the names of high- and mid-rank Army officers who were sacked by Marshall and McNair after the Louisiana Maneuvers and other pre-WW2 war games in 1941?
Posted by: Gref
__________
Marshall told a general he was needed for an important post. The general replied that his wife was away and so he couldn't close up his house. Marshall exclaimed, "But this is important and you're a general!" The man replied complacently, "Well, I'm sorry." Marshall said, "I'm sorry too, but you will be placed on the retired list tomorrow."
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (eRlcH)
144
What about pussy hair?
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (IztJE)
145
An M-40 filtered mask will not seal properly on someone with a beard or even just a goatee. Don't ask me how I know this.
Posted by: Doof at October 01, 2026 01:43 PM (jgdZo)
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Had a soldier with a recently acquired shaving profile.
Went to the gas chamber, and he was not happy at all.
Posted by: Doof at October 01, 2026 01:43 PM (jgdZo)
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Had a soldier with a recently acquired shaving profile.
Went to the gas chamber, and he was not happy at all.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (X7pZH)
146
o no Top Gun mustaches ?
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:43 PM (KC5Lt)
Can't come outside the edges of your mouth.
What are we talking about again?
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 01:43 PM (KC5Lt)
Can't come outside the edges of your mouth.
What are we talking about again?
Posted by: Kamala at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (OQfsE)
147
Never having served, I don't know what the attitude personnel have toward chaplains. Actual attendance at services? Maybe not. Someone to talk to about things you don't want to discuss with an officer? More likely.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (eRlcH)
The devout are devout, even if they're soldiers.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (eRlcH)
The devout are devout, even if they're soldiers.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (ExV1e)
148
Bring back boot polishing!!! Builds character.
Posted by: Reforger at October 01, 2026 01:45 PM (MQYOv)
When I was in Aircrew school, I couldn't iron for shit, but I could polish the hell out of some boots.
The bartering market is undefeated in human history.
Posted by: Reforger at October 01, 2026 01:45 PM (MQYOv)
When I was in Aircrew school, I couldn't iron for shit, but I could polish the hell out of some boots.
The bartering market is undefeated in human history.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (gLYp7)
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Uhm....not just pre-war....
He was a strong pre-war trainer and administrator — Marshall called him "one of the best" — but he had little field-combat experience when he took II Corps in North Africa. During the Kasserine Pass defeat he ran his headquarters from a bunker roughly 70 miles behind the lines, never visited the front, and scattered his units too far apart for mutual support.
After the rout, Eisenhower relieved him on March 5–6, 1943, and he became the first of seven American corps commanders in WWII to be removed from command.
Posted by: Major General Fredendall at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (EAQrO)
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When you stick your hand into the pile of goo that used to be your best friend's face, you'll know what to do.
He was a strong pre-war trainer and administrator — Marshall called him "one of the best" — but he had little field-combat experience when he took II Corps in North Africa. During the Kasserine Pass defeat he ran his headquarters from a bunker roughly 70 miles behind the lines, never visited the front, and scattered his units too far apart for mutual support.
After the rout, Eisenhower relieved him on March 5–6, 1943, and he became the first of seven American corps commanders in WWII to be removed from command.
Posted by: Major General Fredendall at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (EAQrO)
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When you stick your hand into the pile of goo that used to be your best friend's face, you'll know what to do.
Posted by: Patton at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (Yx5tR)
150
T V dinner by the pool
I'm so glad I finished school.
I'm so glad I finished school.
Posted by: Roy Estrada (Professional pervert) at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (nvKZ7)
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Related to Jack Smith and his legal coup story:
All of these officers that Hegseth is purging were planned to be in place in order to have a compliant, and willing, military to enforce Democrat rule.
No matter how fraudulent.
Because these were true believers in leftism.
All of these officers that Hegseth is purging were planned to be in place in order to have a compliant, and willing, military to enforce Democrat rule.
No matter how fraudulent.
Because these were true believers in leftism.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 01, 2026 01:47 PM (3cUTc)
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What about pussy hair?
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (IztJE)
Same answer - Not outside the edges of my mouth.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (IztJE)
Same answer - Not outside the edges of my mouth.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 01:47 PM (gLYp7)
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Posted by: Zombie Roger Zelazny at October 01, 2026 01:40 PM (Yx5tR)
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Madrak the Mighty. Creatures of Light and Darkness.
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Madrak the Mighty. Creatures of Light and Darkness.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 01, 2026 01:47 PM (amcLV)
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During peacetime, the armed forces have a tendency to backslide into bureaucrats instead of fighters. Every war indicates the problems with that where deadwood has to be culled, command structures altered, and policies changed.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 01:41 PM (E4rtv)
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"When things get tough, they send for the sons of bitches." - Adm Ernest J. King
During peacetime, the armed forces have a tendency to backslide into bureaucrats instead of fighters. Every war indicates the problems with that where deadwood has to be culled, command structures altered, and policies changed.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 01:41 PM (E4rtv)
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"When things get tough, they send for the sons of bitches." - Adm Ernest J. King
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:48 PM (eRlcH)
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150 Woops -I died a year ago and didn't even know it.
Posted by: Roy Estrada (Professional pervert) at October 01, 2026 01:48 PM (nvKZ7)
156
Bring back boot polishing!!! Builds character.
Posted by: Reforger at October 01, 2026 01:45 PM (MQYOv)
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This^
Posted by: Reforger at October 01, 2026 01:45 PM (MQYOv)
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This^
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:48 PM (X7pZH)
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When the SR-71 was introduced the Soviets immediately went to work on an interceptor, the MIG-25 "Foxbat" to combat it. And field surface to air missiles capable of reaching the unreal altitudes it flew at.
Whatever we spent developing, building and flying the SR-71 the Soviets spent magnitudes more on countering it. Which was, in reality, part of it's mission.
Whatever we spent developing, building and flying the SR-71 the Soviets spent magnitudes more on countering it. Which was, in reality, part of it's mission.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 01, 2026 01:48 PM (RORbl)
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Had a soldier with a recently acquired shaving profile.
Went to the gas chamber, and he was not happy at all.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (X7pZH)
Yikes. That's a tough lesson-learned!
Went to the gas chamber, and he was not happy at all.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (X7pZH)
Yikes. That's a tough lesson-learned!
Posted by: Doof at October 01, 2026 01:48 PM (jgdZo)
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Chaplains also serve as a first-stop "social services" resource. Family troubles? Talk to the chaplain, he can direct you to the appropriate counseling agencies. You married a stripper, bought a car at 25% APR, and your homies want you to deal for them? The chaplain is a good place to help you start getting things sorted out.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 01, 2026 01:48 PM (P/woT)
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John Pope and Joe Hooker were legit good generals. They had flaws but they were fighters.
Burnside...well, can't/won't defend him. He knew he wasn't competent for anything above Corp command.
Burnside...well, can't/won't defend him. He knew he wasn't competent for anything above Corp command.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at October 01, 2026 01:48 PM (s1VwS)
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Shaving soap. That's all that I use. No canned stuff.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 01, 2026 01:44 PM (dbZNM)
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Concur.
Canned stuff, even the gels, just dry out the face too quickly.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 01, 2026 01:44 PM (dbZNM)
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Concur.
Canned stuff, even the gels, just dry out the face too quickly.
Posted by: mrp at October 01, 2026 01:48 PM (rj6Yv)
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I don't know any military atheist chaplains, but here is what I think they'd come up up:
We celebrate the connectness between people and are grateful that Joe ( or Jody) decided to serve his country. May he find the courage from within his own spirit and that of his fellow soldiers to fulfill the tasks given to him.
( it would all about people having the ability to do things themselves and not having reliance on a greater power then themselves)
We celebrate the connectness between people and are grateful that Joe ( or Jody) decided to serve his country. May he find the courage from within his own spirit and that of his fellow soldiers to fulfill the tasks given to him.
( it would all about people having the ability to do things themselves and not having reliance on a greater power then themselves)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 01, 2026 01:49 PM (JrHfD)
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@130 -- yes! Totally agree. I'm glad they no longer look like homeless derelicts. SFC Vining looked like an extra from Happy Days and he was one of the most efficient killers in the force.
My input -- we declare first use of nuclear weapons as a matter of strategy. We have massive superiority in yield, stealth, delivery systems, penetration, etc. No more trading a Ranger for some subhuman Taliban in Kandahar. Instead, we eradicate virulent civilizations forever. Our descendants 1000 years from now will thank us.
We also develop aggressive biological and chemical weapons programs.
My input -- we declare first use of nuclear weapons as a matter of strategy. We have massive superiority in yield, stealth, delivery systems, penetration, etc. No more trading a Ranger for some subhuman Taliban in Kandahar. Instead, we eradicate virulent civilizations forever. Our descendants 1000 years from now will thank us.
We also develop aggressive biological and chemical weapons programs.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at October 01, 2026 01:49 PM (qwx/I)
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Burnside...well, can't/won't defend him. He knew he wasn't competent for anything above Corp command.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at October 01, 2026 01:48 PM (s1VwS)
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The Pride of Rhode Island
Burnside...well, can't/won't defend him. He knew he wasn't competent for anything above Corp command.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at October 01, 2026 01:48 PM (s1VwS)
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The Pride of Rhode Island
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:49 PM (eRlcH)
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Last post Caldera. Isn't that a type of volcano?
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 01:49 PM (wfWhf)
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I doubt that trannie will catch-on as a new "N-word".
Nobody seems to like like trannies as a group.
They're barely tolerated by the left due to their use as the tip of the blade for nation and culture destroying fuckery.
Heck, even the ladies have filed to make "cunt" their N-word and they've worked overtime on that and most people like the womens as a group.
I doubt that trannie will catch-on as a new "N-word".
Nobody seems to like like trannies as a group.
They're barely tolerated by the left due to their use as the tip of the blade for nation and culture destroying fuckery.
Heck, even the ladies have filed to make "cunt" their N-word and they've worked overtime on that and most people like the womens as a group.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 01, 2026 01:49 PM (YSUhf)
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My Dad was a Union Carpenter and had a heavy steel door drop on his wedding band. Had to cut it off with tin snips.
Posted by: Williamsburg Steel Products, Inc. at October 01, 2026 01:49 PM (Fn+3X)
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103 70 I wonder if beards will still be permitted on submarines.
Posted by: Bulg at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (77rzZ)
No...breaks discipline...
The only place they will likely be allowed in special forces who are designed to infiltrate and blend in for some missions...
Posted by: Nova Local
US military? Probably correct. Troops getting to ignore certain rules isn't always a discipline issue though. WW2 subs (American or German) were so hot and unpleasant they skipped a lot of those uniform and grooming standards for comfort/practicality, but (like the movie The Dirty Dozen) it built a kind of filthy camaraderie or esprit de corps.
The real key is clear expectations and enforcing standards. If you know you're allowed to skip those appearance standards, but all your other duties are held to very high standards, you feel elite and special. If appearance standards are waived because no one cares, they probably don't care about other requirements either, so it indicates poor leadership.
Posted by: Bulg at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (77rzZ)
No...breaks discipline...
The only place they will likely be allowed in special forces who are designed to infiltrate and blend in for some missions...
Posted by: Nova Local
US military? Probably correct. Troops getting to ignore certain rules isn't always a discipline issue though. WW2 subs (American or German) were so hot and unpleasant they skipped a lot of those uniform and grooming standards for comfort/practicality, but (like the movie The Dirty Dozen) it built a kind of filthy camaraderie or esprit de corps.
The real key is clear expectations and enforcing standards. If you know you're allowed to skip those appearance standards, but all your other duties are held to very high standards, you feel elite and special. If appearance standards are waived because no one cares, they probably don't care about other requirements either, so it indicates poor leadership.
Posted by: Military Moron at October 01, 2026 01:49 PM (EAQrO)
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140 Bring back boot polishing!!! Builds character.
Posted by: Reforger
Eh, I would concentrate more on marksmanship training, hand to hand combat techniques, and knife fighting.
Non warriors tend to wash out in those activities which is at the very heart of a good military--warriors that are dangerous men.
Boot polishing, perfectly ironed and creased uniforms, etc. are useful in building discipline in basic and advanced training but are not directly related to war fighting.
The emphasis should be primarily directed toward every person a warrior regardless of their official tasks. Discipline is a necessary component of that but one can be disciplined but not at heart a warrior.
Posted by: Reforger
Eh, I would concentrate more on marksmanship training, hand to hand combat techniques, and knife fighting.
Non warriors tend to wash out in those activities which is at the very heart of a good military--warriors that are dangerous men.
Boot polishing, perfectly ironed and creased uniforms, etc. are useful in building discipline in basic and advanced training but are not directly related to war fighting.
The emphasis should be primarily directed toward every person a warrior regardless of their official tasks. Discipline is a necessary component of that but one can be disciplined but not at heart a warrior.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 01:50 PM (E4rtv)
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Titanium is expensive and hard to work with...SR-71's skin was made of it.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (l3cgK)
the landing gear is Titanium too, and they were a block too big to cast, so they had to pretty much re-develop electron-beam welding to put the pieces the size they could cast together to machine to shape.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (l3cgK)
the landing gear is Titanium too, and they were a block too big to cast, so they had to pretty much re-develop electron-beam welding to put the pieces the size they could cast together to machine to shape.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 01, 2026 01:50 PM (rbvCR)
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Yikes. That's a tough lesson-learned!
Posted by: Doof at October 01, 2026 01:48 PM (jgdZo)
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He thought it would prevent him from going through the chamber.
It didn't.
Posted by: Doof at October 01, 2026 01:48 PM (jgdZo)
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He thought it would prevent him from going through the chamber.
It didn't.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:50 PM (X7pZH)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 01, 2026 01:50 PM (JrHfD)
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Speaking of brown shoes, I was in service when SECNAV brought back brown shoes for aviators. Shortly after, there was a photo circulating out there -- Stars and Stripes, or maybe Navy Times -- of a bunch of pilots and NFOs who tied all their black shoes together and had them launched into the ocean using the ship's catapult.
Posted by: one hour sober at October 01, 2026 01:50 PM (J4Dwc)
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I'm working.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 01:50 PM (wfWhf)
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Atheist Chaplain seems like a contradiction in terms to me.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 01, 2026 01:51 PM (dbZNM)
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There was a horrible story many years ago about a lady who had part of her intestines sucked out of her body while using the toilet on a cruise ship. My family has soberly advised its members to avoid making a perfect seal ever since.
Posted by: Oglebay at October 01, 2026 01:51 PM (2ap+5)
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Had a soldier with a recently acquired shaving profile.
Went to the gas chamber, and he was not happy at all.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM
Ja, it's not all smiles und sunshine.
Went to the gas chamber, and he was not happy at all.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM
Ja, it's not all smiles und sunshine.
Posted by: Walter LaGrand at October 01, 2026 01:51 PM (4NO2D)
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We were looked at constantly for AFR 35-10. Haircut, shave, ironed uniform, polished boots.
No more boot polishing?
No more boot polishing?
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 01, 2026 01:51 PM (ZLygy)
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Eat a large back of dicks.
Posted by: JackStraw
There's quite a selection at Amazon. Including gold golf tees.
Posted by: JackStraw
There's quite a selection at Amazon. Including gold golf tees.
Posted by: DaveA at October 01, 2026 01:51 PM (FhXTo)
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What about pussy hair?
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats
Use Fur Oil. Every day! Real game changer.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats
Use Fur Oil. Every day! Real game changer.
Posted by: Emma Watson at October 01, 2026 01:51 PM (EAQrO)
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45 What about a man with a beard?
Posted by: Barack at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (enkoP)
Not all men must shave their beards. Some beards can shave themselves.
"Oh thank God!!" -- Cory Booker, probably
Posted by: Barack at October 01, 2026 01:28 PM (enkoP)
Not all men must shave their beards. Some beards can shave themselves.
"Oh thank God!!" -- Cory Booker, probably
Posted by: SciVo at October 01, 2026 01:52 PM (ke3zm)
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Sorry, SGM Vining.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at October 01, 2026 01:52 PM (qwx/I)
Posted by: naturalfake at October 01, 2026 01:52 PM (YSUhf)
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We used to go to the gas chamber monthly.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 01:52 PM (wfWhf)
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I wonder if beards will still be permitted on submarines.
Posted by: Bulg at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (77rzZ)
No...breaks discipline...
Probably, when you're at sea for a couple months, for the underway. Have to be clean again before you hit port. That's how it was for us back in the day.
Posted by: Bulg at October 01, 2026 01:32 PM (77rzZ)
No...breaks discipline...
Probably, when you're at sea for a couple months, for the underway. Have to be clean again before you hit port. That's how it was for us back in the day.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at October 01, 2026 01:52 PM (ExV1e)
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What did the non performing generals actually non perform at? A desk job in which they just pushed around a few papers and got a big salary?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 01, 2026 01:53 PM (JrHfD)
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Burnside...well, can't/won't defend him. He knew he wasn't competent for anything above Corp command.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at October 01, 2026 01:48 PM (s1VwS)
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The Pride of Rhode Island
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:49 PM (eRlcH)
Everyone liked him.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at October 01, 2026 01:48 PM (s1VwS)
__________
The Pride of Rhode Island
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:49 PM (eRlcH)
Everyone liked him.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at October 01, 2026 01:53 PM (s1VwS)
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Non warriors tend to wash out in those activities which is at the very heart of a good military--warriors that are dangerous men.
Boot polishing, perfectly ironed and creased uniforms, etc. are useful in building discipline in basic and advanced training but are not directly related to war fighting.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 01:50 PM (E4rtv)
Something like 95% of all military members will not ever be in a position to actually fight.
Discipline - the instant, willing obedience to orders, respect for authority and self-reliance (freeze, candidate, freeze!) are absolutely vital to every single aspect of the military, not just knife fighting. Teaching and enforcing uniform/grooming standards instills the discipline necessary to master yourself, which in turn creates opportunities for you to positively contribute to the mission, whatever your role in it.
Boot polishing, perfectly ironed and creased uniforms, etc. are useful in building discipline in basic and advanced training but are not directly related to war fighting.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 01:50 PM (E4rtv)
Something like 95% of all military members will not ever be in a position to actually fight.
Discipline - the instant, willing obedience to orders, respect for authority and self-reliance (freeze, candidate, freeze!) are absolutely vital to every single aspect of the military, not just knife fighting. Teaching and enforcing uniform/grooming standards instills the discipline necessary to master yourself, which in turn creates opportunities for you to positively contribute to the mission, whatever your role in it.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 01:53 PM (gLYp7)
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"When things get tough, they send for the sons of bitches." - Adm Ernest J. King
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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Or if a country doesn't, they lose battles or even wars because of it.
If one has read the appalling WWII reports on the French Army before surrender, you can readily see where the poilus were betrayed by their politicians and generals playing political games instead of countering the Germans. Capped with a doddering General Petain operating a Nazi puppet state for several years from Vichy.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh
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Or if a country doesn't, they lose battles or even wars because of it.
If one has read the appalling WWII reports on the French Army before surrender, you can readily see where the poilus were betrayed by their politicians and generals playing political games instead of countering the Germans. Capped with a doddering General Petain operating a Nazi puppet state for several years from Vichy.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 01:54 PM (E4rtv)
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Last post Caldera. Isn't that a type of volcano?
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 01:49 PM (wfWhf)
It is the crater where the volcano vents, usually fairly large and indicates a large explosion type eruption.
Crater Lake, in Oregon is an old caldera, as is Santorini in the Mediterranean.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 01:49 PM (wfWhf)
It is the crater where the volcano vents, usually fairly large and indicates a large explosion type eruption.
Crater Lake, in Oregon is an old caldera, as is Santorini in the Mediterranean.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 01, 2026 01:54 PM (rbvCR)
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I'm not kidding about the boot polishing. I came across a unit of Artillery at a motel in Vegas... That alone is weird enough. I was stunned at the lack of decorum. This is from a die to the wall ( as in I will die against the wall) E-4 mafia member, sham specialist. They looked like shit. This wasn't some unit getting back from the field, they were in transit to so cal on civillian planes in shitty field uniforms, boots with holes. I wanted to tear their chief a new one but didn't. I sat there in shame at what my army had become.
Posted by: Reforger at October 01, 2026 01:54 PM (MQYOv)
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We used to go to the gas chamber monthly.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 01:52 PM (wfWhf)
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Every six months, though you could chill in your MOPP 4 gear in the sandbox in case of the real thing.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 01:52 PM (wfWhf)
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Every six months, though you could chill in your MOPP 4 gear in the sandbox in case of the real thing.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:54 PM (X7pZH)
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Und Providence Plantation.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 01:54 PM (wfWhf)
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>>During peacetime, the armed forces have a tendency to backslide into bureaucrats instead of fighters. Every war indicates the problems with that where deadwood has to be culled, command structures altered, and policies changed.
One of the accounts I follow on X is a retired Army colonel. When this was announced yesterday he posted the number of generals and admirals we had at the end of WWII as a percent of the size of the entire army and navy compared with the stat today.
We have something like 4 times as many now. I'm sure there are some excellent ones but there are also probably a shit load of Milleys.
One of the accounts I follow on X is a retired Army colonel. When this was announced yesterday he posted the number of generals and admirals we had at the end of WWII as a percent of the size of the entire army and navy compared with the stat today.
We have something like 4 times as many now. I'm sure there are some excellent ones but there are also probably a shit load of Milleys.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 01, 2026 01:54 PM (viF8m)
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144 What about pussy hair?
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (IztJE)
You need to mask down there too?
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (IztJE)
You need to mask down there too?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:54 PM (l3cgK)
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Not too many troops want someone who believes in nothing "praying" over them before a mission or patrol.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy
"Oh Random fluctuations in the space time continuum, may you statistical anomalies favor the outcomes that will leave these fighters alive and well. Or not, since we're all space dust and none of this really matters anyway."
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy
"Oh Random fluctuations in the space time continuum, may you statistical anomalies favor the outcomes that will leave these fighters alive and well. Or not, since we're all space dust and none of this really matters anyway."
Posted by: FeatherBlade at October 01, 2026 01:54 PM (vJrRc)
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Eh, I would concentrate more on marksmanship training, hand to hand combat techniques, and knife fighting...
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 01:50 PM (E4rtv)
I referred to myself as a bullet launcher specialist. Heh.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 01:50 PM (E4rtv)
I referred to myself as a bullet launcher specialist. Heh.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 01, 2026 01:54 PM (dbZNM)
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Titanium is expensive and hard to work with...SR-71's skin was made of it.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (l3cgK)
I like the story about how the CIA got the titanium needed for the SR-71s from the Soviets by setting up fake companies to buy it under pretences.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:38 PM (l3cgK)
I like the story about how the CIA got the titanium needed for the SR-71s from the Soviets by setting up fake companies to buy it under pretences.
Posted by: far cry at October 01, 2026 01:55 PM (LSV6F)
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Every war indicates the problems with that where deadwood has to be culled, command structures altered, and policies changed.
Posted by: whig
We didn't keep the GWOT right-sized or right-paced.
Posted by: whig
We didn't keep the GWOT right-sized or right-paced.
Posted by: DaveA at October 01, 2026 01:55 PM (FhXTo)
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Everyone liked him.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at October 01, 2026 01:53 PM (s1VwS)
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Enough so that no one told him one of his subordinate generals was a drunk for fear of upsetting him.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at October 01, 2026 01:53 PM (s1VwS)
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Enough so that no one told him one of his subordinate generals was a drunk for fear of upsetting him.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 01, 2026 01:56 PM (amcLV)
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Chaplains also serve as a first-stop "social services" resource. Family troubles? Talk to the chaplain, he can direct you to the appropriate counseling agencies. You married a stripper, bought a car at 25% APR, and your homies want you to deal for them? The chaplain is a good place to help you start getting things sorted out.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 01, 2026
I feel like a lot of this fell on my ex-husband when he was on the Army (we were married the majority of his career) from the time he was platoon SGT through 1SG.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 01, 2026
I feel like a lot of this fell on my ex-husband when he was on the Army (we were married the majority of his career) from the time he was platoon SGT through 1SG.
Posted by: Piper at October 01, 2026 01:56 PM (ZdaMQ)
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What did the non performing generals actually non perform at? A desk job in which they just pushed around a few papers and got a big salary?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 01, 2026 01:53 PM (JrHfD)
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Prior to or after the sack? If I'm not mistaken, after, they got sent back to the States to lead training divisions or command tarpaper camps.
What did the non performing generals actually non perform at? A desk job in which they just pushed around a few papers and got a big salary?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 01, 2026 01:53 PM (JrHfD)
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Prior to or after the sack? If I'm not mistaken, after, they got sent back to the States to lead training divisions or command tarpaper camps.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:56 PM (eRlcH)
203
I can imagine the Military after 12 years with Hegseth as Secretary of War. Exactly what a military should be.
Posted by: Ben Had at October 01, 2026 01:56 PM (10NPz)
204
Second shift is hard for 29 year olds.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 01:57 PM (wfWhf)
205
When my dad died a few years ago, my aunt came to his service. It was there that I found out that my cousin was promoted to Brig Gen in the Army.
It's weird because I remember when he would wet the bed when he slept over.
It's weird because I remember when he would wet the bed when he slept over.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at October 01, 2026 01:57 PM (qwx/I)
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SecWar wears brown shoes with a blue suit
big red flag
big red flag
Posted by: Don Black at October 01, 2026 01:57 PM (ZxPkt)
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:57 PM (X7pZH)
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I got a job involving paste.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 01:58 PM (wfWhf)
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195 144 What about pussy hair?
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (IztJE)
You need to mask down there too?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
And we're back to the COVID-masking lesbian bar...
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (IztJE)
You need to mask down there too?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
And we're back to the COVID-masking lesbian bar...
Posted by: Moron Analyst at October 01, 2026 01:58 PM (EAQrO)
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From 2012 :
Attendees of The Citadel’s military review parade on Saturday were witnesses to tradition and a history-making moment.
For the first time in history, the regimental commanders of the Corps of Cadets from both The Citadel and the Virginia Military Institute are women.
Attendees of The Citadel’s military review parade on Saturday were witnesses to tradition and a history-making moment.
For the first time in history, the regimental commanders of the Corps of Cadets from both The Citadel and the Virginia Military Institute are women.
Posted by: Diana Moon Glampers, Handicapper General at October 01, 2026 01:58 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Diana Moon Glampers, Handicapper General at October 01, 2026 01:59 PM (XeU6L)
Posted by: Cory Spartagus at October 01, 2026 01:59 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Joe Biden at October 01, 2026 01:59 PM (EAQrO)
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Woops -I died a year ago and didn't even know it.
Posted by: Roy Estrada (Professional pervert)
Happens a lot around here.
Posted by: Roy Estrada (Professional pervert)
Happens a lot around here.
Posted by: Oddbob at October 01, 2026 01:59 PM (80d8o)
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For the first time in history, the regimental commanders of the Corps of Cadets from both The Citadel and the Virginia Military Institute are women.
Posted by: Diana Moon Glampers, Handicapper General at October 01, 2026 01:58 PM (XeU6L)
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Oh, FFS...
Posted by: Diana Moon Glampers, Handicapper General at October 01, 2026 01:58 PM (XeU6L)
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Oh, FFS...
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 01:59 PM (X7pZH)
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These are all good things.
The senior ranks have been inflated for years and this is actually kind of normal in periods of peace. This in part due to expanding budgets (can't have a colonel in charge of a mega million-dollar program), expanding programs, and cronyism.
Also, Flag Officers have a bad habit of letting their rank go to their heads and most of those who get fired in the first couple of years of wearing a star, are fired because they either can't account for money; or they can't keep their pants zipped up. It takes ego to be a successful general, but not too much ego. Thos that can balance this are usually exceptional officers. Those i knew personally were Abrams (the oldest brother), Cavazos, Franks, and Menoher.
The senior ranks have been inflated for years and this is actually kind of normal in periods of peace. This in part due to expanding budgets (can't have a colonel in charge of a mega million-dollar program), expanding programs, and cronyism.
Also, Flag Officers have a bad habit of letting their rank go to their heads and most of those who get fired in the first couple of years of wearing a star, are fired because they either can't account for money; or they can't keep their pants zipped up. It takes ego to be a successful general, but not too much ego. Thos that can balance this are usually exceptional officers. Those i knew personally were Abrams (the oldest brother), Cavazos, Franks, and Menoher.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 01, 2026 02:00 PM (2WIwB)
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"... you are nothing and can do nothing."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (U/fqy)
Dad?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at October 01, 2026 01:29 PM (U/fqy)
Dad?
Posted by: Mmmm...flashbacks at October 01, 2026 02:00 PM (TbWk/)
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206 SecWar wears brown shoes with a blue suit
big red flag
Posted by: Don Black at October 01, 2026
Absolutely, 100% appropriate and acceptable. 😉
big red flag
Posted by: Don Black at October 01, 2026
Absolutely, 100% appropriate and acceptable. 😉
Posted by: Piper at October 01, 2026 02:00 PM (ZdaMQ)
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The Pride of Rhode Island
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:49 PM (eRlcH)
Everyone liked him.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at October 01, 2026 01:53 PM (s1VwS)
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Credited with the best cavalry carbine design of the ACW until the Spencer made its appearance in quantity.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 01:49 PM (eRlcH)
Everyone liked him.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at October 01, 2026 01:53 PM (s1VwS)
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Credited with the best cavalry carbine design of the ACW until the Spencer made its appearance in quantity.
Posted by: mrp at October 01, 2026 02:00 PM (rj6Yv)
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For the first time in history, the regimental commanders of the Corps of Cadets from both The Citadel and the Virginia Military Institute are women.
Posted by: Diana Moon Glampers, Handicapper General at October 01, 2026 01:58 PM (XeU6L)
They're fearsome warriors once a month, I figure.
Posted by: Diana Moon Glampers, Handicapper General at October 01, 2026 01:58 PM (XeU6L)
They're fearsome warriors once a month, I figure.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at October 01, 2026 02:00 PM (dbZNM)
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Much of Yellowstone is a caldera
Posted by: Don Black at October 01, 2026 02:00 PM (ZxPkt)
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Posted by: Washington Nearsider
Discipline in wartime training is important but the major task is warfighting, not discipline as an end to itself. In technical services, the pilot flying the plane or the captain over a ship doesn't necessarily have the same information that a lowly tech specialist does and ordering as a martinet for the unwise or impossible to be done comes from excessive emphasis on top down hierarchical discipline.
And the attitude in a world of terrorism and drones, the idea that every service member is unlikely to fight results in bad things happening when it is someone else's job to confront the task before them.
The end is winning the war, not process--discipline is necessary but in and of itself insufficient to produce a winning military force.
Discipline in wartime training is important but the major task is warfighting, not discipline as an end to itself. In technical services, the pilot flying the plane or the captain over a ship doesn't necessarily have the same information that a lowly tech specialist does and ordering as a martinet for the unwise or impossible to be done comes from excessive emphasis on top down hierarchical discipline.
And the attitude in a world of terrorism and drones, the idea that every service member is unlikely to fight results in bad things happening when it is someone else's job to confront the task before them.
The end is winning the war, not process--discipline is necessary but in and of itself insufficient to produce a winning military force.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 02:01 PM (E4rtv)
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If one has read the appalling WWII reports on the French Army before surrender, you can readily see where the poilus were betrayed by their politicians and generals playing political games instead of countering the Germans. Capped with a doddering General Petain operating a Nazi puppet state for several years from Vichy.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 01:54 PM (E4rtv)
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When Winston made his first trip to France as PM on May 12, 1940 (only two days into the German offensive), he was optimistic. Once he got there, he was appalled at the defeatism he found in the French high command.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 01:54 PM (E4rtv)
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When Winston made his first trip to France as PM on May 12, 1940 (only two days into the German offensive), he was optimistic. Once he got there, he was appalled at the defeatism he found in the French high command.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 01, 2026 02:01 PM (amcLV)
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What about pussy hair?
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM
IYKYK.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM
IYKYK.
Posted by: Carpeteers of AoSHQ at October 01, 2026 02:02 PM (0sNs1)
225
You know who likes to wear a beard....
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:02 PM (enkoP)
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"No fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals. Just warriors," Hegseth said on Wednesday.
I'd never had made it into the army under these conditions.
I'd never had made it into the army under these conditions.
Posted by: Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, Chow thief, leaker of intel. at October 01, 2026 02:02 PM (OkYzo)
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"No fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals. Just warriors,"
Beards.
Try getting a good seal with your gas mask while wearing a beard. Warning: death by a nerve or blood agent is a nasty way to go.
Beards.
Try getting a good seal with your gas mask while wearing a beard. Warning: death by a nerve or blood agent is a nasty way to go.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 01, 2026 02:03 PM (2WIwB)
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You can see an SR-71 at Udvar-Hazy. It's huge.
Posted by: DaveA at October 01, 2026 02:03 PM (FhXTo)
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>Absolutely, 100% appropriate and acceptable. 😉
Posted by: Piper
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what is the world coming to
the shoes you wear with a blue are standard issue Florsheim black wingtips
Posted by: Piper
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what is the world coming to
the shoes you wear with a blue are standard issue Florsheim black wingtips
Posted by: Don Black at October 01, 2026 02:03 PM (ZxPkt)
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For the first time in history, the regimental commanders of the Corps of Cadets from both The Citadel and the Virginia Military Institute are women.
Posted by: Diana Moon Glampers, Handicapper General at October 01, 2026 01:58 PM (XeU6L)
That doesn't make them better. Doesn't make them worse, either, but it doesn't make them better.
Shit like this - puffing up shit that doesn't need to be puffed up - takes away from the women ACTUALLY kicking ass in uniform. They're real, and they're spectacular. They just do their jobs without seeking the cameras or the headlines.
Posted by: Diana Moon Glampers, Handicapper General at October 01, 2026 01:58 PM (XeU6L)
That doesn't make them better. Doesn't make them worse, either, but it doesn't make them better.
Shit like this - puffing up shit that doesn't need to be puffed up - takes away from the women ACTUALLY kicking ass in uniform. They're real, and they're spectacular. They just do their jobs without seeking the cameras or the headlines.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:03 PM (gLYp7)
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"chow thief" snicker
Posted by: connected and litigious at October 01, 2026 02:03 PM (cS1cw)
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No fatties? Does that apply to the squadron Morale Palate?
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at October 01, 2026 02:03 PM (qwx/I)
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Credited with the best cavalry carbine design of the ACW until the Spencer made its appearance in quantity.
Posted by: mrp at October 01, 2026 02:00 PM (rj6Yv)
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I got to handle a Burnside carbine once. It is a pleasure to handle and the falling block action was pretty slick for its time.
Posted by: mrp at October 01, 2026 02:00 PM (rj6Yv)
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I got to handle a Burnside carbine once. It is a pleasure to handle and the falling block action was pretty slick for its time.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 01, 2026 02:04 PM (amcLV)
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Shit like this - puffing up shit that doesn't need to be puffed up - takes away from the women ACTUALLY kicking ass in uniform. They're real, and they're spectacular. They just do their jobs without seeking the cameras or the headlines.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:03 PM (gLYp7)
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Thank you.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:03 PM (gLYp7)
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Thank you.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 02:04 PM (X7pZH)
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Alarm Red!
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 01, 2026 02:04 PM (ZLygy)
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I know bases up here have their own energy generation plants. Some are rather inadequate right now, and there wasn't much money available under the empty-headed asshats running the government under Obama or Biden, but that is changing rapidly. For a while, even Ft. Greeley had a small nuclear reactor, until the vessel cracked and they had to decommission it. It's not like AK has extra energy hanging around to provide to the military, and I suspect the same is going to be true for the Lower 48 once AI gets up and running.
Posted by: tcn in AK at October 01, 2026 02:04 PM (GYqb1)
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Which plane is in Richmond? SR71 Blackbird.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 02:04 PM (wfWhf)
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You can see an SR-71 at Udvar-Hazy. It's huge.
Posted by: DaveA at October 01, 2026 02:03 PM (FhXTo)
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Blackbird Park in Palmdale. There are several, including the prototype.
Posted by: DaveA at October 01, 2026 02:03 PM (FhXTo)
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Blackbird Park in Palmdale. There are several, including the prototype.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at October 01, 2026 02:05 PM (amcLV)
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Discipline in wartime training is important but the major task is warfighting, not discipline as an end to itself.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 02:01 PM (E4rtv)
That's my point though - Something like 95% of the military ISN'T fighting. It's doing the myriad things required to get the trigger squeezers into and out of the fight.
Why would you teach knife-fighting at Hull Technician A-School?
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 02:01 PM (E4rtv)
That's my point though - Something like 95% of the military ISN'T fighting. It's doing the myriad things required to get the trigger squeezers into and out of the fight.
Why would you teach knife-fighting at Hull Technician A-School?
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:05 PM (gLYp7)
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"chow thief" snicker
Posted by: connected and litigious at October 01, 2026 02:03 PM (cS1cw)
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I prefer the term, chow hound.
And every unit has them, enlisted and officer.
Posted by: connected and litigious at October 01, 2026 02:03 PM (cS1cw)
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I prefer the term, chow hound.
And every unit has them, enlisted and officer.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 02:05 PM (X7pZH)
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I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 02:06 PM (wfWhf)
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A long, long time ago my dad brought home a 1/48 scale model of the SR-71. He asked me to build it for him. A sorta' looked at him weirdly and asked, why?
He was working on a "project" at work. The "project" involved a SR-71.
Yea... one of those 3 letter joints.
He was working on a "project" at work. The "project" involved a SR-71.
Yea... one of those 3 letter joints.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 01, 2026 02:06 PM (RORbl)
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We didn't keep the GWOT right-sized or right-paced.
Posted by: DaveA
Focus was fuzzy and playing footsie with regimes that talked sweet but played dirty as is common in the Middle East did not help. That allowed the CIA, State Dept, and politicized generals run the show which repeatedly put troops at the sharp end of the stick at risk like in the Afghanistan bugout debacle.
The generals got promoted, brought their toys home, etc. The US got a lot of unvetted Afghanis that are 5th columnists, fine troops killed, massive amounts of equipment left to an enemy regime complicit in 9/11, and the list goes on.
Same stupid shit pulled by Mattis and his politicalized generals in Syria where they committed disobedience to presidential orders.
And all other sorts of mess like Milley being a traitor to his country with Chicoms coming first instead of his commander in chief.
Posted by: DaveA
Focus was fuzzy and playing footsie with regimes that talked sweet but played dirty as is common in the Middle East did not help. That allowed the CIA, State Dept, and politicized generals run the show which repeatedly put troops at the sharp end of the stick at risk like in the Afghanistan bugout debacle.
The generals got promoted, brought their toys home, etc. The US got a lot of unvetted Afghanis that are 5th columnists, fine troops killed, massive amounts of equipment left to an enemy regime complicit in 9/11, and the list goes on.
Same stupid shit pulled by Mattis and his politicalized generals in Syria where they committed disobedience to presidential orders.
And all other sorts of mess like Milley being a traitor to his country with Chicoms coming first instead of his commander in chief.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 02:06 PM (E4rtv)
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For the first time in history, the regimental commanders of the Corps of Cadets from both The Citadel and the Virginia Military Institute are women.
Posted by: Diana Moon Glampers, Handicapper General at October 01, 2026 01:58 PM (XeU6L)
Wow! I just realized one of my thumbs is slightly slimmer than the other one.
Posted by: Diana Moon Glampers, Handicapper General at October 01, 2026 01:58 PM (XeU6L)
Wow! I just realized one of my thumbs is slightly slimmer than the other one.
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:07 PM (enkoP)
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Which one was based in Taiwan?
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 02:07 PM (wfWhf)
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Why would you teach knife-fighting at Hull Technician A-School?
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:05 PM (gLYp7)
Contingency. In case the perimeter is over run. Just a guess.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:05 PM (gLYp7)
Contingency. In case the perimeter is over run. Just a guess.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (ZLygy)
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You can see an SR-71 at Udvar-Hazy. It's huge.
Also one at the SAC museum near Omaha. Presumably gutted since it's hanging from the ceiling.
Also one at the SAC museum near Omaha. Presumably gutted since it's hanging from the ceiling.
Posted by: Oddbob at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (80d8o)
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And, the fact that they seemed to know his ambitions suggests someone that was working close to him leaking out that information.....which explains some of the high ranks showed the door previously.
Posted by: Orson at October 01, 2026 01:25 PM (dIske)
The US military unfortunately has a long history of asshole flag officers who leak info to the press or engage in outright insubordination to civilian authority.
It's not just the woke officers either, for example Gen McChrystal got canned by Chocolate Fonzie for allowing his staff to talk down Obama and Biden to anyone who would listen. As much as I agree with virtually any criticism of that mocha ass spelunker, firing McChrystal for doing the wink and nod to his staff was the proper thing to do. A flag officer has a duty to serve the elected President as Commander in Chief, and if he's contemplating insubordination because of disagreements, the proper and honorable path is to resign his commission and then speak his mind in public (without violating security norms).
And, the fact that they seemed to know his ambitions suggests someone that was working close to him leaking out that information.....which explains some of the high ranks showed the door previously.
Posted by: Orson at October 01, 2026 01:25 PM (dIske)
The US military unfortunately has a long history of asshole flag officers who leak info to the press or engage in outright insubordination to civilian authority.
It's not just the woke officers either, for example Gen McChrystal got canned by Chocolate Fonzie for allowing his staff to talk down Obama and Biden to anyone who would listen. As much as I agree with virtually any criticism of that mocha ass spelunker, firing McChrystal for doing the wink and nod to his staff was the proper thing to do. A flag officer has a duty to serve the elected President as Commander in Chief, and if he's contemplating insubordination because of disagreements, the proper and honorable path is to resign his commission and then speak his mind in public (without violating security norms).
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (y9nCu)
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Thank you.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 02:04 PM (X7pZH)
I always took a fair amount of crap on jobsites because: woman. But I wasn't hired simply because I had girly bits, and neither were you. There are plenty of jobs women do as well or better than men that don't involve hauling a wounded soldier on your back or being at risk of rape by the enemy. Warfighters are great, but they can't do that without one hell of a lot of support.
I do rather wish folks here weren't quite so nasty toward women but some of these knuckleheads can't figure out that they didn't get here without a mom.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 02:04 PM (X7pZH)
I always took a fair amount of crap on jobsites because: woman. But I wasn't hired simply because I had girly bits, and neither were you. There are plenty of jobs women do as well or better than men that don't involve hauling a wounded soldier on your back or being at risk of rape by the enemy. Warfighters are great, but they can't do that without one hell of a lot of support.
I do rather wish folks here weren't quite so nasty toward women but some of these knuckleheads can't figure out that they didn't get here without a mom.
Posted by: tcn in AK at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (GYqb1)
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2pm. News
CBC - pipeline - indiginous rights
FoxNews - Cali illegal immigrant fraud
CNN- Trump - Iran War - Texas. Rallies
MSNOW - Trump economy sucks.
CBC - pipeline - indiginous rights
FoxNews - Cali illegal immigrant fraud
CNN- Trump - Iran War - Texas. Rallies
MSNOW - Trump economy sucks.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 105 years old - puppy at heart at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (Sco7b)
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176 There was a horrible story many years ago about a lady who had part of her intestines sucked out of her body while using the toilet on a cruise ship. My family has soberly advised its members to avoid making a perfect seal ever since.
Posted by: Oglebay
And don't sit on a pool drain on the bottom while the pump is running.
Posted by: Oglebay
And don't sit on a pool drain on the bottom while the pump is running.
Posted by: Inside Out, Upside Down at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (Fn+3X)
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Thank you.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 02:04 PM (X7pZH)
I LOVE the threads where we can generally bash lefty women for fucking up America. They do, and there's a reason generalities exist.
There are also a small, but not insignificant number of women who are just warriors born. You don't have to be an 0311 or carry a mortar plate to kick in, and the ones who have deserve a seat at the bar just like the rest of us.
We still like your boobs, but service is service, and you can always sit next to me at the bar.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 02:04 PM (X7pZH)
I LOVE the threads where we can generally bash lefty women for fucking up America. They do, and there's a reason generalities exist.
There are also a small, but not insignificant number of women who are just warriors born. You don't have to be an 0311 or carry a mortar plate to kick in, and the ones who have deserve a seat at the bar just like the rest of us.
We still like your boobs, but service is service, and you can always sit next to me at the bar.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:09 PM (gLYp7)
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Shit like this - puffing up shit that doesn't need to be puffed up - takes away from the women ACTUALLY kicking ass in uniform. They're real, and they're spectacular. They just do their jobs without seeking the cameras or the headlines.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:03 PM (gLYp7)
Spot on!
I've been in three wars: two Hot and one Cold. I had women with me in all of them and I would take them with me into combat again. I trusted them with my life and they trusted me.
We were soldiers. Not men soldiers or women soldiers, just soldiers doing our jobs.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:03 PM (gLYp7)
Spot on!
I've been in three wars: two Hot and one Cold. I had women with me in all of them and I would take them with me into combat again. I trusted them with my life and they trusted me.
We were soldiers. Not men soldiers or women soldiers, just soldiers doing our jobs.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 01, 2026 02:09 PM (2WIwB)
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Doesn't that happen on carriers as well.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 02:09 PM (wfWhf)
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For the first time in history, the regimental commanders of the Corps of Cadets from both The Citadel and the Virginia Military Institute are women.
Posted by: Diana Moon Glampers, Handicapper General at October 01, 2026 01:58 PM (XeU6L)
And when they graduate, they will be O-1s, just like everybody else.
Posted by: Diana Moon Glampers, Handicapper General at October 01, 2026 01:58 PM (XeU6L)
And when they graduate, they will be O-1s, just like everybody else.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at October 01, 2026 02:10 PM (P/woT)
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176 There was a horrible story many years ago about a lady who had part of her intestines sucked out of her body while using the toilet on a cruise ship. My family has soberly advised its members to avoid making a perfect seal ever since.
Posted by: Oglebay
The Royal Caribbean Flush.
Posted by: Oglebay
The Royal Caribbean Flush.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 01, 2026 02:10 PM (ZLygy)
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A long, long time ago my dad brought home a 1/48 scale model of the SR-71. He asked me to build it for him. A sorta' looked at him weirdly and asked, why?
He was working on a "project" at work. The "project" involved a SR-71.
Yea... one of those 3 letter joints.
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Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 01, 2026 02:06 PM (RORbl)
I've got one in my stash, and I can't wait to get to it. I hope your dad loved the kit you built for him.
He was working on a "project" at work. The "project" involved a SR-71.
Yea... one of those 3 letter joints.
.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 01, 2026 02:06 PM (RORbl)
I've got one in my stash, and I can't wait to get to it. I hope your dad loved the kit you built for him.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:10 PM (gLYp7)
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 01, 2026 02:10 PM (x8PQF)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 02:11 PM (eRlcH)
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People wanted to address Brit Lass who certified lifeguards in the 90's, as "Instructress".
She said "No I'm an instructor."
She said "No I'm an instructor."
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:11 PM (enkoP)
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Beards.
Try getting a good seal with your gas mask while wearing a beard. Warning: death by a nerve or blood agent is a nasty way to go.
Posted by: Diogene
Considering the last time normal US troops needed masks was WW1, and beards can be shaved pretty quickly if chemical weapons are a legitimate threat, it's kind of a weak excuse. We don't vaccinate troops against anthrax and smallpox automatically...only if they're deploying in a wartime situation where we think the enemy might use it.
Beards aren't allowed because leadership believes clean shaven looks professional and uniform. The mask issue is just a somewhat plausible sounding operational explanation.
Try getting a good seal with your gas mask while wearing a beard. Warning: death by a nerve or blood agent is a nasty way to go.
Posted by: Diogene
Considering the last time normal US troops needed masks was WW1, and beards can be shaved pretty quickly if chemical weapons are a legitimate threat, it's kind of a weak excuse. We don't vaccinate troops against anthrax and smallpox automatically...only if they're deploying in a wartime situation where we think the enemy might use it.
Beards aren't allowed because leadership believes clean shaven looks professional and uniform. The mask issue is just a somewhat plausible sounding operational explanation.
Posted by: Military Moron at October 01, 2026 02:11 PM (EAQrO)
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Becerra if elected offers California's two hours of free electricity.
WHAT THE FUCK??
WHAT THE FUCK??
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 01, 2026 02:11 PM (q+ZCx)
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Headline (Daily Caller):
"Judge tosses blue state's carry ban — but it gets worse for New York"
Excerpt:
""As a result, it is difficult for the Court to logically conclude that the CCIA is complying with the Supreme Court's pronouncement that a state law cannot ban firearm carriage 'too broadly' so that it 'would eviscerate the general right to publicly carry arms for self-defense,' when the CCIA bans concealed carry in so many discrete locations that together the bans constitute a ban that exists nearly everywhere," Suddaby continued."
"Judge tosses blue state's carry ban — but it gets worse for New York"
Excerpt:
""As a result, it is difficult for the Court to logically conclude that the CCIA is complying with the Supreme Court's pronouncement that a state law cannot ban firearm carriage 'too broadly' so that it 'would eviscerate the general right to publicly carry arms for self-defense,' when the CCIA bans concealed carry in so many discrete locations that together the bans constitute a ban that exists nearly everywhere," Suddaby continued."
Posted by: mrp at October 01, 2026 02:12 PM (rj6Yv)
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"No fatties, no trannies, no beardos, no weirdos, no wimps, no radicals. Just warriors,"
Beards.
Try getting a good seal with your gas mask while wearing a beard. Warning: death by a nerve or blood agent is a nasty way to go.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 01, 2026 02:03 PM (2WIwB)
It’s why Adolf trimmed his handlebar mustache.
Beards.
Try getting a good seal with your gas mask while wearing a beard. Warning: death by a nerve or blood agent is a nasty way to go.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 01, 2026 02:03 PM (2WIwB)
It’s why Adolf trimmed his handlebar mustache.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 01, 2026 02:12 PM (QjqJb)
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My daughter was an Army Captain. I respect her immensely. Son-in-law was too, both served in Afghanistan.
Posted by: Signal Corps at October 01, 2026 02:12 PM (Fn+3X)
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California's = Californians AUTO DICK SUCK CUMBER
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 01, 2026 02:13 PM (q+ZCx)
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can't figure out that they didn't get here without a mom.
Posted by: tcn in AK at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (GYqb1)
Who else was going to assign our gender.
Posted by: tcn in AK at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (GYqb1)
Who else was going to assign our gender.
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:13 PM (enkoP)
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Why would you teach knife-fighting at Hull Technician A-School?
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:05 PM (gLYp7)
In case the sonar weenies or the nav twidgets get uppity.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:05 PM (gLYp7)
In case the sonar weenies or the nav twidgets get uppity.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 01, 2026 02:13 PM (dK+Kv)
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Eat a large back of dicks.
Posted by: JackStraw
Have to do something with all the post-op medical waste. It's the environmentally responsible course of action.
Posted by: JackStraw
Have to do something with all the post-op medical waste. It's the environmentally responsible course of action.
Posted by: Genital mutilation for Gaia at October 01, 2026 02:13 PM (TbWk/)
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I liked the story of the accountant lady who was somehow a General going on TV and saying Hegseth had no idea what he was doing.
Lol.
Lol.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at October 01, 2026 02:13 PM (zZu0s)
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Why would you teach knife-fighting at Hull Technician A-School?
Posted by: Washington Nearsider
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What are they going to do when jihadis in the ranks to what they do thanks to us welcoming shitheads into our midst. What about when they go offpost or off ship in some bedeviled shithole or even home or to buy groceries. They are targets just like cops are and the cops pay far more attention to personal warfighting skills than most of the military does.
You might want to take a gander at Col Rex Applegate's WWII era service where that dude, even in his 70's as a civilian, took out a robber with only a cane.
Societies are usually either knife cultures (most of the world actually) or gun cultures (pretty much now down to the US). Knowing how to forestall basic knife attacks and being able to fight back is useful for all troops because our rather stupid officer corp refuses to allow troops to carry firearms in many situations. That makes them susceptible to knife attacks which are actually quite deadly.
His masterpiece is Kill or Get Killed which includes a summary of his WWII training services and his later consultancy on fighting communist insurgencies.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider
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What are they going to do when jihadis in the ranks to what they do thanks to us welcoming shitheads into our midst. What about when they go offpost or off ship in some bedeviled shithole or even home or to buy groceries. They are targets just like cops are and the cops pay far more attention to personal warfighting skills than most of the military does.
You might want to take a gander at Col Rex Applegate's WWII era service where that dude, even in his 70's as a civilian, took out a robber with only a cane.
Societies are usually either knife cultures (most of the world actually) or gun cultures (pretty much now down to the US). Knowing how to forestall basic knife attacks and being able to fight back is useful for all troops because our rather stupid officer corp refuses to allow troops to carry firearms in many situations. That makes them susceptible to knife attacks which are actually quite deadly.
His masterpiece is Kill or Get Killed which includes a summary of his WWII training services and his later consultancy on fighting communist insurgencies.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 02:14 PM (E4rtv)
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As I understand it...the usual game for a General or Admiral is to "temporarily" retire when they know that the occupant of the White House doesn't favor them. They go, and work for a defense contractor until a new party enters the White House that they line up with...and return to active duty.
Now, the thing is, it seems that security clearance on a voluntarily retired General or Admiral doesn't automatically get pulled or limited if that individual goes to work for a defense contractor. BUT, if a General or Admiral is fired, that is a whole different ballgame. They lose security clearance immediately and it is not automatic thus making them less of an asset to the defense contractor.
The whole command structure has turned into a game of musical chairs. Temporary retirement...make some coin...come out of retirement and take a position, while command structure favorable to the previous President take their own early retirement. Rinse Lather Repeat. Quite the little racket, that.
Now, the thing is, it seems that security clearance on a voluntarily retired General or Admiral doesn't automatically get pulled or limited if that individual goes to work for a defense contractor. BUT, if a General or Admiral is fired, that is a whole different ballgame. They lose security clearance immediately and it is not automatic thus making them less of an asset to the defense contractor.
The whole command structure has turned into a game of musical chairs. Temporary retirement...make some coin...come out of retirement and take a position, while command structure favorable to the previous President take their own early retirement. Rinse Lather Repeat. Quite the little racket, that.
Posted by: Orson at October 01, 2026 02:14 PM (dIske)
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It’s why Adolf trimmed his handlebar mustache.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 01, 2026 02:12 PM (QjqJb)
He saw baby Sam Elliot emerge from the womb with that glorious mustache and knew he would never measure up.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at October 01, 2026 02:12 PM (QjqJb)
He saw baby Sam Elliot emerge from the womb with that glorious mustache and knew he would never measure up.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at October 01, 2026 02:14 PM (zZu0s)
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Why would you teach knife-fighting at Hull Technician A-School?
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:05 PM (gLYp7)
In case the sonar weenies or the nav twidgets get uppity.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 01, 2026 02:13 PM (dK+Kv)
This is actually a reasonable answer.
I retract my previous position.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:05 PM (gLYp7)
In case the sonar weenies or the nav twidgets get uppity.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 01, 2026 02:13 PM (dK+Kv)
This is actually a reasonable answer.
I retract my previous position.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:14 PM (gLYp7)
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I do rather wish folks here weren't quite so nasty toward women but some of these knuckleheads can't figure out that they didn't get here without a mom.
Posted by: tcn in AK at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (GYqb1)
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lol
Men get fed up, just like women do.
And with the women losing their minds on social media and everywhere else, painting with a broad brush is gonna be a thing. Same goes with the racial crap.
And sadly, the exceptions do sometimes prove the rule.
Posted by: tcn in AK at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (GYqb1)
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lol
Men get fed up, just like women do.
And with the women losing their minds on social media and everywhere else, painting with a broad brush is gonna be a thing. Same goes with the racial crap.
And sadly, the exceptions do sometimes prove the rule.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 02:14 PM (X7pZH)
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This is Sparta!
Posted by: Pete Hegseth at October 01, 2026 02:16 PM (wVcYX)
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I liked the story of the accountant lady who was somehow a General going on TV and saying Hegseth had no idea what he was doing.
Lol.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at October 01, 2026 02:13 PM (zZu0s)
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DEI fobbit trying to tell someone who actually went outside the wire and got dirty that he doesn't know what he's doing.
Priceless.
Lol.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at October 01, 2026 02:13 PM (zZu0s)
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DEI fobbit trying to tell someone who actually went outside the wire and got dirty that he doesn't know what he's doing.
Priceless.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 02:16 PM (X7pZH)
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195 144 What about pussy hair?
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (IztJE)
You need to mask down there too?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:54 PM (l3cgK)
Have you seen the average Western chick these days?
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at October 01, 2026 01:46 PM (IztJE)
You need to mask down there too?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at October 01, 2026 01:54 PM (l3cgK)
Have you seen the average Western chick these days?
Posted by: Much fat and little hygiene at October 01, 2026 02:17 PM (TbWk/)
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> I assume the censored word is the absurdly forbidden word "trannies." Just because.
I'm offended by "beardo". The correct term is "person of facial hair".
I'm offended by "beardo". The correct term is "person of facial hair".
Posted by: Dude With a Rainbow Beard at October 01, 2026 02:17 PM (qlLNh)
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MSNOW - Trump economy sucks.
That's obviously what they want, but a lot of economic indicators look pretty good overall. Fuel prices are really high, which pisses normies off, but otherwise, things are looking slightly positive I'd say.
That's obviously what they want, but a lot of economic indicators look pretty good overall. Fuel prices are really high, which pisses normies off, but otherwise, things are looking slightly positive I'd say.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at October 01, 2026 02:17 PM (EAQrO)
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Spartans had beards and long hair.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 02:17 PM (wfWhf)
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277 I liked the story of the accountant lady who was somehow a General going on TV and saying Hegseth had no idea what he was doing.
Lol.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at October 01, 2026 02:13 PM (zZu0s
That's pretty common.
Lol.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at October 01, 2026 02:13 PM (zZu0s
That's pretty common.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 105 years old - puppy at heart at October 01, 2026 02:17 PM (Sco7b)
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lol
Men get fed up, just like women do.
And with the women losing their minds on social media and everywhere else, painting with a broad brush is gonna be a thing. Same goes with the racial crap.
And sadly, the exceptions do sometimes prove the rule.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 02:14 PM (X7pZH)
Meh. If it don't apply to you, move along, same as men do and have done when they are and have been the target of whatever angst is directed their way.
Otherwise, most of it is just a harmless goof, except (and here's the broad brush coming back at men) for those two dudes with a bad divorce outcome from sticking their dicks in crazy.
Men get fed up, just like women do.
And with the women losing their minds on social media and everywhere else, painting with a broad brush is gonna be a thing. Same goes with the racial crap.
And sadly, the exceptions do sometimes prove the rule.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 02:14 PM (X7pZH)
Meh. If it don't apply to you, move along, same as men do and have done when they are and have been the target of whatever angst is directed their way.
Otherwise, most of it is just a harmless goof, except (and here's the broad brush coming back at men) for those two dudes with a bad divorce outcome from sticking their dicks in crazy.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 01, 2026 02:18 PM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: RI Red at October 01, 2026 02:18 PM (xKYnC)
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You can see an SR-71 at Udvar-Hazy. It's huge.
Also one at the SAC museum near Omaha. Presumably gutted since it's hanging from the ceiling.
Posted by: Oddbob at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (80d8o)
Air Force Museum as well. For a boy, it is so cool.
Also one at the SAC museum near Omaha. Presumably gutted since it's hanging from the ceiling.
Posted by: Oddbob at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (80d8o)
Air Force Museum as well. For a boy, it is so cool.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at October 01, 2026 02:18 PM (zZu0s)
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They're blacking out the word "women" so as not to offend trannies and blocking out the word "trannies" so as not to offend trannies. Maybe we should just stop existing in case we offend a tranny.
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:18 PM (enkoP)
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E-4 mafia member, sham specialist.
Posted by: Reforger at October 01, 2026 01:54 PM
I was reliably informed several times over the years by E-4s that there's no such thing as an E-4 Mafia.
Posted by: Reforger at October 01, 2026 01:54 PM
I was reliably informed several times over the years by E-4s that there's no such thing as an E-4 Mafia.
Posted by: Carpeteers of AoSHQ at October 01, 2026 02:19 PM (0sNs1)
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260 People wanted to address Brit Lass who certified lifeguards in the 90's, as "Instructress".
She said "No I'm an instructor."
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:11 PM (enkoP)
I was never a "drafter" or "draftsperson." Neither was my grandma during WWII. I was a draftsman.
Didn't matter. Got the job done either way, but those labels are stupid.
She said "No I'm an instructor."
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:11 PM (enkoP)
I was never a "drafter" or "draftsperson." Neither was my grandma during WWII. I was a draftsman.
Didn't matter. Got the job done either way, but those labels are stupid.
Posted by: tcn in AK at October 01, 2026 02:19 PM (GYqb1)
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280 MSNOW - Trump economy sucks.
That's obviously what they want, but a lot of economic indicators look pretty good overall. Fuel prices are really high, which pisses normies off, but otherwise, things are looking slightly positive I'd say.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at October 01, 2026 02:17 PM (EAQrO)
Maybe it's just inside their bubble where you can change gender
That's obviously what they want, but a lot of economic indicators look pretty good overall. Fuel prices are really high, which pisses normies off, but otherwise, things are looking slightly positive I'd say.
Posted by: Moron Analyst at October 01, 2026 02:17 PM (EAQrO)
Maybe it's just inside their bubble where you can change gender
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 105 years old - puppy at heart at October 01, 2026 02:19 PM (Sco7b)
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Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (y9nCu)
I agree but I understand the frustration and why he probably did it.
Years of seeing one side operating with no rules while you abide by them can cause you to join them.
I agree but I understand the frustration and why he probably did it.
Years of seeing one side operating with no rules while you abide by them can cause you to join them.
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 02:19 PM (KC5Lt)
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can't figure out that they didn't get here without a mom.
Posted by: tcn in AK at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (GYqb1)
Who else was going to assign our gender.
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:13 PM (enkoP)
Or tell us that we were everything bad and wrong in their lives?
Posted by: tcn in AK at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (GYqb1)
Who else was going to assign our gender.
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:13 PM (enkoP)
Or tell us that we were everything bad and wrong in their lives?
Posted by: Yeah that was nice at October 01, 2026 02:20 PM (TbWk/)
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Many E4s are too white to ever make buck sergeant.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 02:20 PM (wfWhf)
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Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 01, 2026 02:18 PM (dK+Kv)
Exactly. I mean, look at you. You don't get offended when people broad brush the gays.
Exactly. I mean, look at you. You don't get offended when people broad brush the gays.
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:20 PM (enkoP)
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I was reliably informed several times over the years by E-4s that there's no such thing as an E-4 Mafia.
Posted by: Carpeteers of AoSHQ at October 01, 2026 02:19 PM (0sNs1)
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lol
Posted by: Carpeteers of AoSHQ at October 01, 2026 02:19 PM (0sNs1)
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lol
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 02:20 PM (X7pZH)
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Air Force Museum as well. For a boy, it is so cool.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at October 01, 2026 02:18 PM (zZu0s)
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The Air Force Museum is one of the great unheralded places you can visit.
Air Force Museum as well. For a boy, it is so cool.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at October 01, 2026 02:18 PM (zZu0s)
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The Air Force Museum is one of the great unheralded places you can visit.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at October 01, 2026 02:20 PM (eRlcH)
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They're blacking out the word "women" so as not to offend trannies and blocking out the word "trannies" so as not to offend trannies. Maybe we should just stop existing in case we offend a tranny.
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:18 PM (enkoP)
What if, and just stay with me here for a second, we just got rid of the trannies?
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:18 PM (enkoP)
What if, and just stay with me here for a second, we just got rid of the trannies?
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:20 PM (gLYp7)
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Shaving bumps.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 02:21 PM (wfWhf)
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Beards aren't allowed because leadership believes clean shaven looks professional and uniform. The mask issue is just a somewhat plausible sounding operational explanation.
Posted by: Military Moron at October 01, 2026 02:11 PM (EAQrO)
I have to disagree with this.
I do agree the chemical threat is remote, but it isn't gone. More the worry is something like having to clear a building or village where CS has been used, either by us or the other guy. Likewise being downwind of a fire set by the enemy where a lot of poison ivy was burned. Weak for sure, but I've talked to Russian troops who had trained for this. Most of the time my gas mask was a handy pillow. But it had its uses.
Posted by: Military Moron at October 01, 2026 02:11 PM (EAQrO)
I have to disagree with this.
I do agree the chemical threat is remote, but it isn't gone. More the worry is something like having to clear a building or village where CS has been used, either by us or the other guy. Likewise being downwind of a fire set by the enemy where a lot of poison ivy was burned. Weak for sure, but I've talked to Russian troops who had trained for this. Most of the time my gas mask was a handy pillow. But it had its uses.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 01, 2026 02:21 PM (2WIwB)
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DEI fobbit trying to tell someone who actually went outside the wire and got dirty that he doesn't know what he's doing.
Priceless.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01
It was Léela Gray, who has a record of being a bad leader herself and may wish to stay in her own lane. But she is running for Congress as a dem, which means it’s a free for all.
Priceless.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01
It was Léela Gray, who has a record of being a bad leader herself and may wish to stay in her own lane. But she is running for Congress as a dem, which means it’s a free for all.
Posted by: Piper at October 01, 2026 02:21 PM (ZdaMQ)
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Or tell us that we were everything bad and wrong in their lives?
Posted by: Yeah that was nice at October 01, 2026 02:20 PM (TbWk/)
Forget it she's rolling.
Posted by: Yeah that was nice at October 01, 2026 02:20 PM (TbWk/)
Forget it she's rolling.
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:22 PM (enkoP)
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Exactly. I mean, look at you. You don't get offended when people broad brush the gays.
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:20 PM (enkoP)
Is this an admission?
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:20 PM (enkoP)
Is this an admission?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 01, 2026 02:22 PM (dK+Kv)
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The gas mask carrier can carry pogie bait.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 02:22 PM (wfWhf)
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Cold steel. They don't like it up 'em!
Posted by: Lance Corporal Jones at October 01, 2026 02:22 PM (wVcYX)
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Nood terrorists.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:22 PM (gLYp7)
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The dangerous plague of women farding while driving still needs to be addressed. Not all that many men do it, garrett excepted.
Posted by: Rush Limbaugh Endorsed at October 01, 2026 02:23 PM (Fn+3X)
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It was Léela Gray, who has a record of being a bad leader herself and may wish to stay in her own lane. But she is running for Congress as a dem, which means it’s a free for all.
Posted by: Piper at October 01, 2026 02:21 PM (ZdaMQ)
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Her former soldiers are blowing up X as we speak.
She was the typical "leader" us GWOT vets had to deal with for over 20 years.
Posted by: Piper at October 01, 2026 02:21 PM (ZdaMQ)
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Her former soldiers are blowing up X as we speak.
She was the typical "leader" us GWOT vets had to deal with for over 20 years.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 02:23 PM (X7pZH)
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Nood
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 01, 2026 02:23 PM (ZLygy)
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Forget it she's rolling.
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:22 PM (enkoP)
I think it's a "he"( since they've also mentioned their crazy wife before) but yes.
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:22 PM (enkoP)
I think it's a "he"( since they've also mentioned their crazy wife before) but yes.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 01, 2026 02:23 PM (JrHfD)
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Is this an admission?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 01, 2026 02:22 PM (dK+Kv)
I was young and needed the money.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 01, 2026 02:22 PM (dK+Kv)
I was young and needed the money.
Posted by: ... at October 01, 2026 02:23 PM (enkoP)
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285 You can see an SR-71 at Udvar-Hazy. It's huge.
Also one at the SAC museum near Omaha. Presumably gutted since it's hanging from the ceiling.
Posted by: Oddbob at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (80d8o)
Air Force Museum as well. For a boy, it is so cool.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at October 01, 2026 02:18 PM (zZu0s)
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The YF-12 at CIA HQ is badass, too.
Also one at the SAC museum near Omaha. Presumably gutted since it's hanging from the ceiling.
Posted by: Oddbob at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (80d8o)
Air Force Museum as well. For a boy, it is so cool.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at October 01, 2026 02:18 PM (zZu0s)
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The YF-12 at CIA HQ is badass, too.
Posted by: ballistic at October 01, 2026 02:23 PM (5aZAZ)
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I have to disagree with this.
I do agree the chemical threat is remote, but it isn't gone. More the worry is something like having to clear a building or village where CS has been used, either by us or the other guy. Likewise being downwind of a fire set by the enemy where a lot of poison ivy was burned. Weak for sure, but I've talked to Russian troops who had trained for this. Most of the time my gas mask was a handy pillow. But it had its uses.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 01, 2026 02:21 PM (2WIwB)
Yeah, that's silly. On a ship, a compartment can fill with smoke and toxic chemicals within seconds, stuff you don't want sneaking by because you skipped a shave.
I do agree the chemical threat is remote, but it isn't gone. More the worry is something like having to clear a building or village where CS has been used, either by us or the other guy. Likewise being downwind of a fire set by the enemy where a lot of poison ivy was burned. Weak for sure, but I've talked to Russian troops who had trained for this. Most of the time my gas mask was a handy pillow. But it had its uses.
Posted by: Diogenes at October 01, 2026 02:21 PM (2WIwB)
Yeah, that's silly. On a ship, a compartment can fill with smoke and toxic chemicals within seconds, stuff you don't want sneaking by because you skipped a shave.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 01, 2026 02:23 PM (dK+Kv)
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Actually, if you can take your kids or gamrandkids to the Air Force Museum in Ohio. It is amazing. Dad took me twice, went once with scouts and back on my own a couple times.
Highlights:
-B-36 (the OG Earthfucker- for real)
-XB-71 so fucking cool
- ME-262
- um, Anna would have to help... Delta Dart?
-B-52 is cool, but dwarfed by the B-36
Highlights:
-B-36 (the OG Earthfucker- for real)
-XB-71 so fucking cool
- ME-262
- um, Anna would have to help... Delta Dart?
-B-52 is cool, but dwarfed by the B-36
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at October 01, 2026 02:24 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 01, 2026 02:24 PM (dK+Kv)
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Pushing women into military roles because of their gender and not their competency can be deadly, not just for those in her charge, but for herself.
See: Kara Hultgreen (who almost killed her backseater when she shot herself into the ocean).
Hultgreen had no business being a winged Naval Aviator. Had she been a male, she wouldn't have been.
See: Kara Hultgreen (who almost killed her backseater when she shot herself into the ocean).
Hultgreen had no business being a winged Naval Aviator. Had she been a male, she wouldn't have been.
Posted by: one hour sober at October 01, 2026 02:24 PM (J4Dwc)
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The gas mask carrier can carry pogie bait.
Posted by: Boss Moss at October 01, 2026 02:22 PM (wfWhf)
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This is true.
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This is true.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at October 01, 2026 02:24 PM (X7pZH)
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Why would you teach knife-fighting at Hull Technician A-School?
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:05 PM (gLYp7)
Contingency. In case the perimeter is over run. Just a guess.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (ZLygy)
At the Battle of Attu, the Japanese ended up getting slaughtered in a final banzai charge that punched through a seam in the front line between units and ran up against an improvised defensive line of cooks, clerks, grave diggers, mechanics and medical orderlies. Even back then, rear areas weren't always safe.
Why would you teach knife-fighting at Hull Technician A-School?
Posted by: Washington Nearsider: Gotterdammerung at October 01, 2026 02:05 PM (gLYp7)
Contingency. In case the perimeter is over run. Just a guess.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (ZLygy)
At the Battle of Attu, the Japanese ended up getting slaughtered in a final banzai charge that punched through a seam in the front line between units and ran up against an improvised defensive line of cooks, clerks, grave diggers, mechanics and medical orderlies. Even back then, rear areas weren't always safe.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 01, 2026 02:24 PM (y9nCu)
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You can see an SR-71 at Udvar-Hazy. It's huge.
Also one at the SAC museum near Omaha. Presumably gutted since it's hanging from the ceiling.
Posted by: Oddbob at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (80d8o)
Air Force Museum as well. For a boy, it is so cool.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at October 01, 2026 02:18 PM (zZu0s)
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There's one on the deck of the Intrepid in the Hudson river. I drive past it all the time. Sadly, it's obvious that the engines have been removed.
Excellent museum. Packed with tourists. It's especially popular with Philippines tourists. The Intrepid played a major role in helping liberate Philippines from the Japs, and the the Philippine tourists are interested to see it.
Also one at the SAC museum near Omaha. Presumably gutted since it's hanging from the ceiling.
Posted by: Oddbob at October 01, 2026 02:08 PM (80d8o)
Air Force Museum as well. For a boy, it is so cool.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at October 01, 2026 02:18 PM (zZu0s)
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There's one on the deck of the Intrepid in the Hudson river. I drive past it all the time. Sadly, it's obvious that the engines have been removed.
Excellent museum. Packed with tourists. It's especially popular with Philippines tourists. The Intrepid played a major role in helping liberate Philippines from the Japs, and the the Philippine tourists are interested to see it.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at October 01, 2026 02:24 PM (iFTx/)
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My point is that our society has let the enemy into our citadel US and that our military has viewed itself as being 'safe' far too much from the new nature of warfare. Not all branches and not all specialties but as a whole, we need to regard the enemies as within the gates.
The Omani trying to bring a plane down is a perfect example. Fortunately a lot of Israelis were on that plane and not willing to go out on the asshole Terrorist's terms. Same with the brave pilot that managed somehow to unlock the pilot door. What did the Omani use? Some sort of bladed instrument (some say a hachet, others a knife).
Same with a proud Gurkha using his kukuri and his bravery to stop Islamic terrorists slaughtering people on a train.
American service members did something similar in Euroland recently--stopping a Islamic bastard with a knife killing people on a train.
Contra, see how poorly the UK is managing the scourge of nutjobs with knives. Letting its own troops get slaughtered at home by jihadis for example.
Cops in the US take knives more seriously than our military does nowadays.
The Omani trying to bring a plane down is a perfect example. Fortunately a lot of Israelis were on that plane and not willing to go out on the asshole Terrorist's terms. Same with the brave pilot that managed somehow to unlock the pilot door. What did the Omani use? Some sort of bladed instrument (some say a hachet, others a knife).
Same with a proud Gurkha using his kukuri and his bravery to stop Islamic terrorists slaughtering people on a train.
American service members did something similar in Euroland recently--stopping a Islamic bastard with a knife killing people on a train.
Contra, see how poorly the UK is managing the scourge of nutjobs with knives. Letting its own troops get slaughtered at home by jihadis for example.
Cops in the US take knives more seriously than our military does nowadays.
Posted by: whig at October 01, 2026 02:24 PM (E4rtv)
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Otherwise, most of it is just a harmless goof, except (and here's the broad brush coming back at men) for those two dudes with a bad divorce outcome from sticking their dicks in crazy.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 01
Don’t forget the guy who can’t get a date not because he is a big, off putting jerk (nooooo!), but because women have unrealistic standards and expectations, like don’t be an off putting jerk or something. 😊
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at October 01
Don’t forget the guy who can’t get a date not because he is a big, off putting jerk (nooooo!), but because women have unrealistic standards and expectations, like don’t be an off putting jerk or something. 😊
Posted by: Piper at October 01, 2026 02:25 PM (ZdaMQ)
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Posted by: Diogenes at October 01, 2026 02:09 PM (2WIwB)
I understand that but it sort of contradicts the argument against trannies in women's sports.
I understand that but it sort of contradicts the argument against trannies in women's sports.
Posted by: polynikes at October 01, 2026 02:27 PM (KC5Lt)
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