by Debbie Tougas

You were just 17 when you went to sign in
An illustrious career was about to begin

A trucker is what you wanted to be
The military call that 935 MSE

The career ladder you began to climb
From Pte to MWO it seems in no time

They sent you on course to operate cranes
Trucks you've driven, and even jumped out of planes

Along with the cutbacks and reductions you see
Came a retirement package called FRP

You gave it some thought, saiid "I think Ill get out"
No second guessing, not the smallest of doubt

A soldier you've been, your country well served
All the best in retirement, it's what you deserve.