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displacedvermoter

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1. It's these kinda things that are so much more
Thu Jul 9, 2026, 07:41 AM
10 hrs ago

important than enhanced emphasis on "warfighting", and fucking with Stars and Stripes, and picking on young men who require shaving wavers because of skin conditions. I just hope this was not done accidently on purpose because they didn't like the outcome, too many women and men of color making Tech Sergeant.

Back in the day, Tech was the hardest stripe to make. A Tech line number put you in line to train for area supervisor, convoy commander,or assistant flight chief, and making it early enough, under ten year, was something to base a solid career on.

I just hope Chief Wolfe is as ashamed and embarrassed as he should be. Warfighting, my ass ...


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