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Today, Oct. 7, marks the anniversary of combat operations in Afghanistan, which is now our longest war to date, and other than a select few who bear the brunt of this burden, most people won't think twice about this somber and embarrassing anniversary. Nothing could be more insulting to the troops currently serving

Most civilians would never notice these things, but they are dead giveaways to those who have served.

It's through your sacrifices that this country we love remains free and strong.

"I'm a citizen of the greatest country in the world."

This is how baby Space Marines are made.

“We never got a parade. We just went home to our families.”

"SPACE MARINES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

“It’s on body camera. Congratulations.”

"He creates all these imaginary traumas to cloak his lies in.”

Personnel at Joint Base Andrews were treated to a threat brief regarding an "increase in nationwide activity" by self-described "incels."

"A bloody track will mark my setting sun."

“Many of us had so many close calls. It was just another day in Marjah.”

“It’s not the end of the story ... It’s the end of a chapter.”