Andorra Ends Military Force, Becomes One-Man Army

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Andorra's small army has now stopped existing. This happened because its only soldier retired.

Sergeant Jaume Escudie was their only soldier. He served for 43 years in many different roles.

He was chief, commander, shooter, and supply manager. The defense ministry confirmed the army was now closed.

They tried to find a new soldier for the unit. A judge was asked, but he refused the army job.

He did not want to paint the army fence. The prime minister said he was a unique soldier.

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Why did Andorra's army stop existing?

It stopped existing because its only soldier retired.

How long did Sergeant Jaume Escudie serve?

He served for 43 years.

Did they find a new soldier for the army?

No, they tried but a judge refused the army job.

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