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ProudMNDemocrat

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25. My late husband was Retired Military.

Reply to Ilsa (Original post)

Sun Mar 15, 2026, 09:29 AM

23 hrs ago

Had he lived, he would have been 81.

NO FUCKING WAY would he re-enlist. RETIRED means RETIRED! He put in his 22 total years.

Donald Trump, Petey H., Lindsey Graham, and Marco Rubio can go fuck themselves and the elephants they rode in on.

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"You're gonna love Tehran!" Kid Berwyn Yesterday #21

Trolling for cannon fodder. The Orange King must have big plans. Vinca Yesterday #22

My late husband was Retired Military. ProudMNDemocrat 23 hrs ago #25

They could send all the ICE Cowards. They already have the outfits and weapons. travelingthrulife 23 hrs ago #26

I'll see if I get one. underpants 23 hrs ago #27

That's what Russia is doing as well as recruiting criminals from prison.............. Lovie777 23 hrs ago #28

Well, if the U.S. begins tapping into the criminal population to serve in the military True Dough 22 hrs ago #32

Have not heard this from any of my fellow veterans. Trump's DOD knows better than to waste a stamp on me. surfered 22 hrs ago #31

That sounds odd Woodwizard 22 hrs ago #34