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Gee, Ma, I Wanna Go Home!

The soldiers in the Army
They say are mighty fine
And the Navy, Air Corp, and Marines
Keep 'em all in line

[Chorus]
Oh, I don't want no more of Army life
Gee ma, I wanna go home

The stallions in the Army
They say are mighty fine
You ask for Humphry Brabant
And they give you Flankenstein

[Chorus]

The mares here in the Army
They say are mighty fine
Half are over eighty–one

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Stormtroopers

The name "stormtrooper" was first applied to ancient pegasus warriors who "arrived like thunder and struck like lighting", according to Commander Hurricane. Modern stormtroopers serve in the Equestrian Army, where they are often entrusted with carrying out missions that require more expertise and initiative than ordinary soldiers possess, such as spearheading assaults into heavily fortified positions or infiltrating behind enemy lines.

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If I Die in a Drop Zone is an US military marching cadence drill instructors shout at platoons while running them.

Sergeant marching down the strip,
64 stormtroopers on a one–way trip.
Mission top–secret, destination unknown,
Don’t even know if they're ever coming home.

Stand–up, suit–up, better look alive,
Jump right out and count to five.
Slip to the left and slip to the right
Slip on down to a dogfight.

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Adapted from The British Grenadiers, a traditional British Army marching dating from the War of Spanish Succession (1702–1713).

Some talk of Nimbostratus, and some of Hurricane
Of Tropos and of Zephyr, and such great names as these.
But of all the world's great heroes, there's none that can compare.
With a tow, row, row, row, row, row, to the Royal Grenadiers.

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Adapted from Blood on the Risers, an US Army paratrooper song. It seems like something the pegasi would have come up with for their soldiers.

He was just a rookie trooper and he surely shook with fright
As he checked off his equipment and made sure his pack was tight.
He had to sit and listen to the thunder's awful roar.
But he ain't gonna drop no more.

Chorus:
Gory, gory, what a helluva way to die.

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Alright, I'm tired of short stories and one-shots. After I've kicked one last short fic off the drawing board, I'm uploading a 11 chapter story featuring changelings, intrigue, and dark magic. Stay tuned!

Ever want to hear the US Air Force song set to footage of Rainbow Dash? Well, here's your chance!

So I've got a new story out; In the Shadow of the Sun will involve changelings, cover operations, and ancient artifacts. Stay tuned for more!