This soldier built a side hustle on TikTok and Instagram and says it's now paying better than the Army

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Johnny Vargas
Sgt. 1st Class Johnny Vargas is among a rising class of military influencers, and he has built a booming social media and brand business from videos on his phone.

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How the UK's newest aircraft carrier feeds 1,600 troops a day, with regular steaks, roast dinners, and kangaroo

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Royal Navy Sailors having lunch at the Junior Rates dining area.
Royal Navy Sailors having lunch at the Junior Rates dining area.

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A South Korean man binge-eating to become too fat to serve is the latest creative attempt to dodge the country's draft

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South Korean troops march during a ceremony to mark the 76th anniversary of Korea Armed Forces Day at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam on October 1, 2024.
In South Korea, able-bodied men between the ages of 18 and 35 are expected to serve at least 18 months.

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A marquee GOP Senate recruit and ex-Navy SEAL admits he lied about how he received a gunshot wound

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Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL and businessman recruited by GOP leaders to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Tester in Montana.
Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL and businessman recruited by GOP leaders to run against Democratic Sen. Jon Tester in Montana.

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