When Sam was assigned to a Sikh platoon, the sturdy Sikhs were not impressed by the boyish, handsome officer. Once Sam overheard them talking about him in Punjabi, “What shall we do now that a girl has been made our platoon commander?” Sam walked away but soon got the opportunity to establish his credentials when he saw his platoon athletes practising high jump. Despite his best attempts, the ace athlete was unable to clear a four-foot bar. With a short run, Sam sailed over the bar easily. Much to the surprise of his platoon, Sam remarked in Punjabi, “What kind of athletes are you? Even girls
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