“U.S. Army: Our job is to defend your ass, not kiss it”

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Entry from June 24, 2020

“U.S. Army: Our job is to defend your ass, not kiss it”

“U.S. Army/Navy: Our job is to defend your ass, not kiss it” is a saying that has been printed on many images.

“I am a soldier in the US Army. My job is to defend your ass, not kiss it” was posted on Twitter by @_ladyroyale on April 29, 2012. “Best sweatshirt ever: ‘US ARMY- Our job is to defend your ass. NOT KISS IT’” was posted on Twitter by [matt] on November 12, 2012.

“He meant U.S. Army. RT @FckYouImaWizard: U.S NAVY: Our job is to defend your ass, not kiss it” was posted on Twitter by IG_up_Really_Running on August 10, 2012. “U.S. Navy, Our job is to defend your ass not kiss it” was posted on Twitter by CarroLL on July 21, 2014.

“U.S. Army/Navy: My job is to protect your ass, not kiss it” is a similar saying.

Twitter
[CrownTwo hearts]
@_ladyroyale_
I am a soldier in the US Army. My job is to defend your ass, not kiss it.
11:58 AM · Apr 29, 2012·Echofon

Twitter
IG_up_Really_Running
@JDaSwaggaPrince
He meant U.S. Army. RT @FckYouImaWizard: U.S NAVY: Our job is to defend your ass, not kiss it.
9:14 AM · Aug 10, 2012·TweetCaster for Android

Twitter
[matt]
@bauerhky
Best sweatshirt ever: “US ARMY- Our job is to defend your ass. NOT KISS IT”
2:37 PM · Nov 12, 2012·Twitter SMS

Twitter
Bailey Daniel
@baileyturner13
Best Christmas present so far!
U.S army. My job is to defend your ass.. Not kiss it.
Thanks Shar bare! http://instagr.am/p/TrDKkfAosY/
3:20 PM · Dec 25, 2012·Instagram

Twitter
Alexis
@buckinaround13
US Navy Seals. Out job is to defend your ass, not kiss it #Merica
9:54 AM · Mar 2, 2013·Twitter for iPhone

Twitter
CarroLL
@JCarroll_2
“U.S. Navy, Our job is to defend your ass not kiss it.” #LakeGeorge #OfficialDouche #Navy #tank http://instagram.com/p/qu4Fh4ysqL/
8:00 PM · Jul 21, 2014·Instagram

Twitter
hungfunny
@funnyteesshirt
US Navy Our Job Is To Defend Your Ass Not Kiss It T Shirt - http://funnyteesshirts.com/shop/us-navy-our-job-is-to-defend-your-ass-not-kiss-it-t-shirt/
- funny military t shirt
10:32 AM · Dec 25, 2016·teeshirt

Twitter
TeeRacer.COM
@teeracershirts
Limited Edition US Navy Veteran Our Job Is To Defend Your Ass Not Kiss It T-Shirt & Hoodies Not available in Stores!
➡ ORDER HERE: https://teeracer.com/best-sellers/us-navy-veteran-our-job-is-to-defend-your-ass-not-kiss-it.html
2:37 AM · Apr 26, 2019·cumoc.com

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