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Reenactors portraying U.S. troops during a World War II reenactment last autumn in Rockford, Illinois
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Copilot's take:
**The Pawn's Gambit**
In the heart of the Chess Kingdom, nestled between towering rooks and elegant bishops, stood the prestigious Chess Academy – a place where the fate of the kingdom's battles was decided not by swords and shields, but by the strategic maneuvering of pieces on a checkered battlefield.
On a crisp morning, the newest recruits to the Academy gathered nervously in the courtyard, their polished wooden forms gleaming in the sunlight. Among them were the pawns – humble foot soldiers, eager to prove themselves on the battlefield of the mind.
Leading the recruits was Sergeant Rook, a seasoned veteran whose stoic demeanor belied his years of experience. With a thunderous voice that echoed across the courtyard, he addressed the assembled pieces.
"Welcome, recruits, to the Chess Academy," he boomed. "Here, you will undergo the most rigorous training to become the finest warriors the kingdom has ever seen. You will learn to think not as individuals but as a unified force, each piece playing its part in the grand strategy of the game."
The pawns exchanged nervous glances, their determination outweighing their apprehension. They knew that the road ahead would be challenging, but they were ready to face it head-on.
For days on end, they immersed themselves in training, learning the intricacies of movement and the art of capturing opponents. They practiced formations, honed their defensive skills, and studied the tactics of past battles. But it wasn't just physical training they underwent; it was mental conditioning as well. They learned to anticipate their opponents' moves, to think several steps ahead, and to recognize patterns on the battlefield.
As the weeks passed, the pawns began to transform. No longer were they mere foot soldiers; they were chess warriors, ready to defend their kingdom against any threat. And then came the day of their final test – a simulated battle against the kingdom's most formidable opponents. Across the board, the pieces **stood poised**, their wooden forms charged with purpose.
The bishops angled their moves, seeking to control diagonals and influence the center. The knights leaped in L-shaped bounds, surprising their opponents. The rooks swept across ranks and files, guarding their territory. And the pawns? They advanced cautiously, knowing that their role was crucial – the foundation upon which the entire strategy rested.
The tension in the room was palpable as the battle unfolded. Each move carried consequences, and the pawns felt the weight of responsibility. They remembered Sergeant Rook's words: "Think as a unified force." And so they did. They coordinated attacks, sacrificed themselves for greater gains, and protected their comrades.
In the end, victory was not assured, but the pawns fought valiantly. They held their ground, pushed forward, and even promoted to queens – a transformation that symbolized their growth from humble foot soldiers to powerful leaders.
As the dust settled and the pieces were returned to their starting positions, the recruits looked around. They had faced adversity, tested their mettle, and emerged stronger. The Chess Academy had forged them into more than warriors; it had shaped them into strategists, thinkers, and guardians of the realm.
And so, in the quiet of the courtyard, the pawns stood tall – not just as pieces on a board, but as symbols of resilience, unity, and the indomitable spirit of the Chess Kingdom.
*Checkmate.*
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AF Recruiting Team Car
viewed at "Cruisin the Chisholm
Trail Car Show...Duncan, OK
One of several recruitment agencies that have stopped operating on Colston Avenue in the last 18 months. This is (unsurprisingly) Red recruitment. One of the nearly 400 shop interiors from my photo project Empty - Through the windows of empty or abandoned businesses, shops & cafes
From the bullhorn advertisement: "Ladies and gentlemen, today marks the seven-year anniversary of the Iraq War. Over 100,000 civilians have been killed in this war. Over 5,000 United States troops have been killed in this war. So what if there were no WMDs? So what if al-Qaeda had no connection Saddam? It's still worth being over there! The war is not over yet and our government needs your child for sacrifice today. And if you join today, you'll receive these great benefits: Free college! Adventure of a lifetime! Job security! These are fantastic benefits, and all of them can be found at the military recruiting station behind us. However, I am required to note that as great as these benefits are, they do not apply to the dead." www.ivaw.org/
Bullhorn guy. Rob Bell would be proud. I volunteer as a marketer for the Army: "Ladies and gentlemen, today marks the seven-year anniversary of the Iraq War. Over 100,000 civilians have been killed in this war. Over 5,000 United States troops have been killed in this war. So what if there were no WMDs? So what if al-Qaeda had no connection Saddam? It's still worth being over there! The war is not over yet and our government needs your child for sacrifice today. And if you join today, you'll receive these great benefits: Free college! Adventure of a lifetime! Job security! These are fantastic benefits, and all of them can be found at the military recruiting station behind us. However, I am required to note that as great as these benefits are, they do not apply to the dead." www.ivaw.org/
They're opening one of these in our town this winter. The cats are disappointed about their hiring policy. I am too because they are definitely not paying their way.
Before being hired by Obi Wan and Luke, Han was approached by a Rebel Spy, recruiting skilled pilots to fight the Empire. Naturally, Han refused the offer.
Our hotel, The Stafford London, has a wine cellar that doubled as an air-raid shelter during World War II. Besides all the bottles of wine, there are a number of displays and a lot of memorabilia from the war.
First Glasgow have recently reliveried their last Alexander Dennis Enviro 400MMC in Olympia livery with 33978 - SN65OFT subtlety rebranded into this rather bright advert for Driver recruitment. Departing Buchanan Bus Station for Hamilton on the 267.
"Michelin boy, you are too pat to join the clone army, because we do not have any armor of your size."
Seen turning onto Possil Road at Port Dundas working service 7A to Cambuslang is First Glasgow Alexander Dennis Enviro 400EV City bodied BYD electric double decker 38450 - LG72DYT. The second First Glasgow double decker to receive an overall advert for Driver recruitment.
Prompt: create an ultra-realistic digital fine art painting that preserves all existing subjects, proportions, wardrobe, snow, forest setting, soft diffused winter lighting, and the calm interaction between Santa Claus in a red coat and the young deer. Maintain the same composition, eye-level angle, soft snowfall, misty atmospheric depth, and muted cool-tone palette. Enhance overall detail, texture, and realism while keeping likeness, clothing, environment, and framing unchanged. Render with refined brush-stroke texture, crisp micro-details on fur, fabric, and snow crystals, and natural light falloff matching the Base. Avoid adding or removing any elements, props, people, text, or logos.
This digital fine art was created using OpenAI Sora AI and Photoshop
This is a shot from our annual recruitment dinner for ECE students at BYU. Lots of eager employers here who want to hire new graduates.
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Not based off of anything
Heer and Kriegsmarine torsos by United Bricks, Luftwaffe decal by Roaglaan
Recruiting them young at Vintage Stony. I think all laddo wants to do is to fire that gun! There were plenty of targets in a crowded Market Square…
Are you light on your toes, ready to zip through the forest and take enemies by surprise? Are you smart and whimsical, creative and clever? Do you have what it takes to ride a Unicorn Bomber, tackle the difficulties of communicating in Faery-speech (fairies only talk in words of one syllable, in case you didn't know, and they capitalize everything that seems important), or flit through the undergrowth helping wounded Faeries while wearing a pink tutu?
Join the Forest Faeries today!
Seen at the Sandyhills Terminus in Shettleston is First Glasgow Alexander Dennis Enviro 400EV City bodied BYD electric double decker 38450 - LG72DYT in an overall advert for Driver Recruitment.
This was the first time I got to represent my service as myself. What better way to do it than at a conference trying to recruit LGBTQ STEM nerds to be Air Force Civilians?
High quality samples. Final version. Plan to be resin casted.
For those who have ordered before today, you will be receiving casted versions of the IV before the release date, just to let you know