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niyad

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4. I do not know who he is, or in which branch he served. I do know

Reply to Bluetus (Reply #3)

Sun Mar 29, 2026, 09:49 PM

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that even as a military dependent, and later, when I worked with the military, there were some VERY tall members. At least two whom I knew personally had to have their uniforrms specially tailored.

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Trump breaks EVERY RULE that stands in his way. He can BREAK the one about his son LURCH being too tall to fight in Iran [View all] Miles Archer Sunday OP

He can afford a tailor to customize the uniforms Walleye Sunday #1

The "silent service" and pilots are the only ones where that really applies, niyad Sunday #2

David Robinson was able to serve. Bluetus Sunday #3

I do not know who he is, or in which branch he served. I do know niyad Sunday #4

He is an NBA hall-of-fame basketball player (and Olympic too) Bluetus Sunday #5

Thank you. I do not follow any sports, although I might recognize niyad Sunday #6

Robinson graduated from the Naval Academy. Ilsa Sunday #7

Correct. He had 2 years of mandatory service. However, Bluetus Sunday #8