German armed forces soldiers of the Bundeswehr troops who served in Afghanistan for ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) prepare before a welcoming ceremony west of Munich in this August 4, 2007 file photo. Germany's young soldiers are fat, smoke too much and don't take enough exercise, a report on the armed services said March 4, 2008."The public perception is that soldiers are slim, sporty and healthy. Unfortunately, the reality is very different," said Germany's army commissioner Reinhold Robbe as he presented the report. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 48 months ago

German armed forces soldiers of the Bundeswehr troops who served in Afghanistan for ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) prepare before a welcoming ceremony west of Munich in this August 4, 2007 file photo. Germany's young soldiers are fat, smoke too much and don't take enough exercise, a report on the armed services said March 4, 2008."The public perception is that soldiers are slim, sporty and healthy. Unfortunately, the reality is very different," said Germany's army commissioner Reinhold Robbe as he presented the report.