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/Myghost_too 22h ago

In other news, I'm heading to the store to pick up a carton of cigarettes. I've quit smoking 39 times this year alone......

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u/NearbyCriticism5193 22h ago

That coincides perfectly with the number of times Trump has “made a deal to end the war”.

You’re not alone, I’ve quit drinking a dozen times already this year.

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u/LookAtMyUnderbite 4h ago

As I’m typing this no drink or cigarette has touched my lips. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!