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BOSSHOG

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5. Summer of 1972

Reply to Swede (Reply #3)

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 07:24 PM

Jul 2025

I joined the Navy, My Buddy joined the Air Force. Both in the delayed enlistment program. We both had a three month wait to go to basic. My Buddy never made it to the AF. An explosive device did major damage to his right hand on the 4th of July. He held it just a little too long.

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So when a holiday is loud, violent, stupid, obnoxious, and sweaty [View all] misanthrope Jul 2025 OP

but enough about columbus day WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2025 #1

Loud, violent, stupid, obnoxious and sweaty isn't just a US thing. flvegan Jul 2025 #2

Some guys are not aware that this will be the last day that they will wake up with 10 fingers. Swede Jul 2025 #3

Summer of 1972 BOSSHOG Jul 2025 #5

Celebrating our independence by sending billions to China BOSSHOG Jul 2025 #4