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meadowlander

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45. My primary criteria for an effective military is not "looks good"

Reply to Srkdqltr (Reply #5)

Tue Sep 30, 2025, 01:54 PM

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especially when we're talking about the 50+ year olds who sit in command watching the action on monitors.

Also, there's something to be said for:

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