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Old 13th Mar 2018, 12:59
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Originally Posted by Heathrow Harry
Another day, another ex-So making a point

UK military credibility 'at risk' over cuts - BBC News

The former commander of the UK's Maritime Forces has said Britain is in danger of losing its status as a "credible military power".

Rear Admiral Alex Burton told the BBC that years of budget cuts and rising military threats meant the defence budget needed to be increased urgently....
Ah, another one magically finding his voice after retirement.

How does the old chestnut go..?

Get a Commission = they take your brain away.
Promote to Sqn Ldr = they take your mouth away.
Promote to Wg Cdr = they take your balls away.
Promote to Star rank = they give you your mouth back.
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