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2026-04-13 Down Under

Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-04-13 08:27|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1800 views ] Top

1 Because that female ship captain worked out so well last year?

Posted by Mercutio 2026-04-13 09:15|| 2026-04-13 09:15|| Front Page Top

2 Give me the cleverest and fiercest, regardless of personal equipment or any other superficial characteristic. Promoting on the basis of it instead — that’s suicidally stupid. That’s how Rome fell and Britain lost America… and then the rest of the empire.

Posted by trailing wife 2026-04-13 19:38|| 2026-04-13 19:38|| Front Page Top

3 #1 - Mercutio - I think that was the Kiwi NZ Navy Fem Captain

Posted by Frank G 2026-04-13 20:03|| 2026-04-13 20:03|| Front Page Top

4 Who was an English LCard holder, sent straight to the big swivel chair on the bridge. “ no way there’s an uncharted coral reef off this coral atoll” …CRUNCH!!!!”

Posted by Knuckles Grundy 2026-04-13 20:36|| 2026-04-13 20:36|| Front Page Top

5 Mercutio - I think that was the Kiwi NZ Navy Fem Captain

In fairness to the lady, she was unqualified to hold that position so it isn't surprising she screwed the pooch so dramatically.

Pro tip: When taking manual control, *always* turn off the autopilot.

Posted by SteveS 2026-04-13 22:33|| 2026-04-13 22:33|| Front Page Top

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