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JPK

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5. I was leaving a job today and I was on an elevator

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Thu Apr 23, 2026, 07:26 PM

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On the way to our floors in the parking garage, there were two young women appearing to be in their mid 20's. They were both involved with military men, specifically, Marines. One's hubby was just entering boot camp. The other one her husband was already in the Corp. They were excited about their futures. As I left them I said to them I hope they don't get sent to Iran. Their mood turned.

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