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David (Dadmin) B. is a writer with a passion for retro gaming, Christianity, disaster preparedness, America’s military and law enforcement, and the occasional dose of slapstick absurdity masquerading as satire. He enjoys digging into forgotten stories, preserving various elements of history, and creating content that is informative, entertaining, and full of personality.

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