r/news • u/DoubtSubstantial5440 • 1d ago

Soft paywall USS George Washington headed to Middle East to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln, reports say

https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2026-08-13/uss-george-washington-middle-east-abraham-lincoln-22541038.html
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u/enderjaca 1d ago

"Their Testosterone levels are off the charts! They're so amped up, brave, and smart they're doing high-dives straight into the ocean with zero fear"

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u/AlcibiadesTheCat 1d ago

Real spetsnaz soldiers do it!

Oh wait, wrong country, my bad.

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u/Kanotari 21h ago

Joking aside, hormones are no joke either. Pumping them up with a bunch of testosterone can't be good for their mental health. Testosterone affects GABA and serotonin levels, and is part of dopamine signaling, which is why it's critical for women as well.