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01-25-2011, 03:41

I once met a Corporal of the Aussie SAS, who had been a Corporal for 12 years. When asked if he wanted a promotion, he continued to turn it down. Seems Sergeants don't carry Machine Guns and that's what he liked.

Aussies are funny that way.

Good on you soldier.

01-25-2011, 03:41	#3
wet dog Guest Posts: n/a	Very cool indeed!!!! I once met a Corporal of the Aussie SAS, who had been a Corporal for 12 years. When asked if he wanted a promotion, he continued to turn it down. Seems Sergeants don't carry Machine Guns and that's what he liked. Aussies are funny that way. Good on you soldier.