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It was shockingly easy.

China is not Sauron.

This is the way.

‘Moostash harrs.’

Chow is continuous.

“Our numbers are growing within the military. You’re seeing more females in positions that they just haven’t had before.”

The only good bug is a dead bug.

"If you are good to the mules, the mules will be good to you."

China has the largest navy in the world.

War without end.

“It’s become just a normal part of Army culture and military culture, and that’s not good.”

“"My father used to say to my mother, 'Doesn't Patty look a lot like Adolf Hitler?'"

"You got this now, and it’s your turn to steer the ship while we’re 180 feet away from another ship.”

“The Royal Marines sure can party!”

"Badly undercooked, raw, moldy” meals do not sound appetizing.

'You are a great leader and Naval Officer.'

Boldly going where no service has gone before.

This is incredible.

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Maj. Richard 'Dick' Bong was a WWII fighter ace, a Medal of Honor recipient and absolutely the last person you should mock for their name.