Kevin Fulthorpe , from Cardiff , was part of the army reserve for 25 years . He lead the fitness training and has won cross country honours for army . Sergeant says it is a 'kick in the teeth ' that he has been forced to retire . He can still do 44 press-ups in just ten minutes and 50 sit-ups in same timeframe . The usual age for the army to retire its non-commissioned officers is 55 .
Kevin Fulthorpe , from Cardiff , was part of the army reserve for 25 years . He lead the fitness training and has won cross country honours for army . Sergeant says it is a 'kick in the teeth ' that he has been forced to retire . He can still do 44 press-ups in 2 minutes and 50 sit-ups in same timeframe . The usual age for the army to retire its non-commissioned officers is 55 .