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Afghan Resistance Update: clashes with Taliban expand
Atlas News (@atlas.news), an Instagram-based news account, published an update today on the conflicts between Taliban and resistance forces in Panjshir Province, Afghanistan.
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Satire mimics truth in regards to the Taliban
Daniel Sharp | Aug 30, 2021 | American Grit
The Taliban has a (well deserved) bad reputation for human rights violations. However, the truth of their actions blur the line when it comes to satire. For example, Andy Borowitz is a satire columnist for the New Yorker. In a recent Facebook post, he stated, âTaliban Says It Will Ban Schools From Teaching Critical Race Theory.â
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Guy Fieri feeds over 2,000 first responders fighting California wildfires
In the midst of another raging wildfire season in California, In the midst of another raging wildfire season in California, celebrity chef Guy Fieri is serving food to some of the first responders fighting those fires. And it isnât the first time.
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An open letter to the Veteran community
As I drive south, trying to lose myself in the monotonous traffic, I turn off the radio, roll down all the windows, and drift into my own thoughts.
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Gunny Wolfâs SemperToons: A legacy of morale
Charles âGunnyâ Wolf has been drawing cartoons ever since he could hold a pencil. What originally began as a casual hobby, as Wolf puts it âdrawing whatever comes to mind,â eventually grew into one of the most notable and hilarious morale boosters geared towards U.S. service members.
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Snowden weighs in on Afghanistan
At around 8 p.m. yesterday evening, famous whistleblower Edward Snowden published an op-ed detailing where he stands on, and how the war in Afghanistan has impacted his views on, the impediments embedded in American culture when it comes to weighing our influence on foreign countries.
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Veteran-Owned Business of the Week: Hollywood Powder Co.
Do you find yourself chafed, and possibly musty, after a long day at work? Pop Smoke Mediaâs Veteran-owned business of the week, Hollywood Powder Co. (HPC), has you covered.
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Hero of the week: Off-duty Coast Guard officer rescues three drowning men
Pop Smoke Media is proud to announce that Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Jennifer Williamson is our newest hero of the week. Williamsonâs courageous actions saved three men from drowning earlier this year.
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Fact Check: Did Washington mandate vaccines?
With the recent news of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III mandating COVID-19 vaccines for service members, many have invoked the story of George Washington forcing the inoculating his troops as a point of reference. Ultimately, we arenât making a moral call, just arming you with facts for your next debate.
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Veteran-Owned Business of the Week: Military BJJ
An Air Force Veteran and a Navy Veteran teamed up to unite the military community with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), by creating Military BJJ. Pop Smoke Media is proud to announce that Military BJJ is this weekâs Veteran-Owned Business of the Week.
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Hero of the week: Army Veteran gave life to save others at Pentagon shooting
Army Veteran George Gonzalez, a police officer for the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA), sacrificed his life on Tuesday in order to save visitors from a shooter at the Pentagon.
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Gunnâs Horribly Beautiful âThe Suicide Squadâ
Holy fuckinâ shit, what did I just watch?! This soft reboot of DCâs infamous Suicide Squad is absolutely mind-blowing.
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