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Punching Up

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Punching Up is a plainspoken, politically sharp commentary covering, society, politics and common sense and some occasional cat dad stories. Sometimes serious, sometimes funny, but never afraid to say the truth.

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About Trygve Hammer

Navy Enlisted to USNA Grad, Helicopter and fixed-wing pilot. USMC (ret), OIF veteran (infantry), Science Teacher, Writer. 2024 Candidate for U.S. House. Learn more about me here: https://www.hammerfornd.com/

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