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Free Boob Jobs For Sailors

Aussie Navy Funds Augmentation

— September 16, 2007 — Naughty
The Australian navy is enticing female recruits by covering the costs of breast augmentation surgery. No, not to be used as personal flotation devices in case of emergency; the benefits are reserved for female sailors who suffer psychological complexes due to their bust size. Each boob job costs $10,000, the funds of which come from Aussie taxpayers.

"Defence Force officials claim the surgery is justified," Australia's Herald Sun reported. "Some women in the services need bigger breasts to address 'psychological issues.'"

Until now, they probably haven't received too many complaints from male colleagues, but after the information was leaked today, complaints are sure to come rolling in. Taxpayers down under will no doubt begin expressing their disappointment... and the navy could get a lot of calls from interested women!

The Australian government isn't the first to back up cosmetic surgery. In the spring, Trend Hunter featured Lebanon's liposuction loans and last month featured the government funded sex-change surgeries in Brazil.

Trend Themes
1. Government-funded Cosmetic Surgery - The trend of governments providing financial support for cosmetic surgery procedures, such as breast augmentation, to address psychological issues.
2. Military Recruitment Incentives - The trend of military organizations offering unique incentives, like covering the costs of boob jobs, to attract and retain female recruits.
3. Public Backlash and Controversy - The trend of public outrage and criticism towards government-funded cosmetic procedures, leading to potential backlash and negative impact on public perception.
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetic Surgery - The industry of cosmetic surgery, particularly breast augmentation, which is being impacted by government funding and new recruitment strategies.
2. Military and Defense - The military and defense industry, highlighting their innovative approaches to attracting and retaining female personnel through unique incentives.
3. Government and Public Services - The government and public services sector, facing public backlash and controversy over the use of taxpayer funds for cosmetic surgeries, affecting public perception and government decisions.
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