There are always things to say and memoirs to document whenever a veteran military General is pulled out of service. Aside from the usual 21-gun salute and general funfair, there are the official handover notes to guide the new commanders as well as the polishing of medals and decorations won in the course of the retiring veteran’s meritorious service. These elements may seem mundane to the uninitiated, but are crucial for setting standards, upgrading protocols and…
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