this post was submitted on 24 May 2026
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[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

It's probably a joke they filmed for fun. You never know with the military but none of them are visibly considering killing their butterbar so it's probably the joke thing.

[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] DickFiasco@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago

Slang for a 2nd lieutenant (lowest ranking officer in the army) because their insignia is a gold bar.