ahahahha this is something i read in a forum : A true story of two soldiers.
A True Soldier's Story:
Marine Staff Sergeant Simon J. Sandoval distinguished himself by meritorious service during two combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In August 2004, his platoon was caught in the “kill zone” of a coordinated enemy ambush. Displaying unparalleled competence, he was able to orient the platoon’s fires upon the enemy to prevent collateral damage and civilian casualties. Later, the same month, he evacuated a Marine who had been shot in the neck by enemy sniper fire. After the Marine was shot, Staff Sergeant Sandoval led the casualty evacuation team to a pick up point while still under enemy fire. He ensured that the wounded Marine was loaded up in an armored vehicle before worrying about his personal safety or tending to his own injuries. For his continued actions and selflessness while serving in Iraq, he earned the Bronze Star Medal with the Combat Distinguishing Device. Additionally, for injuries he sustained from enemy rocket propelled grenade fire, he was awarded the Purple Heart by the President of the United States. His distinctive accomplishments reflect credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps and the Department of Defense.
An SAF Soldier's Story:
IN HIS 17 years in the army, Lieutenant-Colonel Jimmy Toh has never had a more challenging task. On Aug 9, his job is to ensure that the National Day Parade (NDP) runs like clockwork.
From his vantage point in a room just above the grandstand - which gives him a full view of the stadium - he will cue the movement of about 11,200 participants and other support staff.
'It's a big project that involves both military and non-military personnel and many of them are waiting for just one command,' said Lt-Col Toh, 35, who is in charge of a battalion of 600 men.
In the control room, he and five others pore over a table on their laptops that lists every cue they have to issue to the participants below. It is a mind-boggling 80 pages long.
AHAHAHAHAHA...
One will tell his grandkids how he got his award for bravery facing enemy fire in the line of duty, another will tell his kids how he became colonel because of his choreography skills.
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