because why would we need an Arabic linguist these days?

Army dismisses gay Arabic linguist
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - A decorated sergeant and Arabic language specialist was dismissed from the U.S. Army under the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, though he says he never told his superiors he was gay and his accuser was never identified.

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It really seems like the US is actively trying to lose this war, sometimes!